FREE Petite Chefs Workshops
Chicago Children’s Museum is looking for qualified 501(c)3 organizations serving low-income families to participate in free healthy cooking workshops! Each Friday during the months of July and August, CCM will facilitate the “Petite Chefs” program in partnership with Washburne Culinary Institute for children ages 4-10 and their parents. Participants will learn to cook a healthy snack with the guidance of real chefs and will receive the recipe to recreate the snack at home.
Organizations must register by contacting us by June 30. Organizations may register for up to 2 workshops only. Groups must have a group of 25 participants (adults and children) in order to qualify. For more information or to register your group, please contact us as soon as possible or call (312) 464-7715. Only nine workshops are available, so register your group today!
Community Partner Highlight: Kids in Training of Chicago
If you joined CCM last month for Health and Wellness Night on May 26, you or your families may have been an active part of Kids in Training’s physical fitness demonstration (pictured above). For the last two years, Kids in Training of Chicago has partnered with Chicago Children’s Museum to support children and families’ ability to lead healthy, active lifestyles.Kids in Training strives to instruct under-privileged youth in physical fitness and health awareness, and reduce childhood obesity, diabetes, asthma, and youth violence.
To learn more about Kids in Training of Chicago, or find out more about their upcoming summer sports fitness camp (June 20 – August 5) for kids ages 5-14, please contact Lashonya Morgan at kidsintrainingofchicago@yahoo.com.
You can also meet Lashonya, the founder of Kids in Training, and her summer camp students and engage in other types of active play, at our next Health and Wellness night, from 5-8pm on June 30! Contact us at (312) 464-7715 to learn more or to book a visit.
Upcoming Kraft Free Family Night Programs – Mark your Calendars!
Bring the entire family to CCM for a night of FREE family fun! Join us for Kraft Free Family Night, 5-8pm every Thursday, when museum admission is free for all visitors. Groups of 15 or more must book ahead.
Free transportation may be available for qualified non-profit organizations serving low-income families. Only qualified groups of 30 or more will be considered for free transportation. Email us today to register your group!
Juneteenth
June 16, 5-8pm
Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Find out more about this event.
Health and Wellness Night
June 30, 5-8pm
Join us as Kids in Training of Chicago engages children and adults in fun physical fitness routines (see above for more information). Then, visit our community partner resource tables to learn how to stay safe and have fun outdoors this summer.
 CCM’s Annual Health Fair
July 28, 5-8pm
Only 2 more buses available!
Join us for a night of active play and- learn helpful tips to kick off a healthy new school year! Families can learn to create a nutritious meal, practice yoga poses with Blissfolds, receive free dental, vision and lead screenings, and more. Call (312) 464.7715 to register your group of 15 or more today!
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