The Summer Camp Guide is here! Itty Bitty New Year +

December 22, 2023

Your Summer Camp Guide 2024 just dropped!

The park district's summer camps are now online and with them the district's Summer Camp Guide 2024.

This guide offers you and your family a convenient look at all 64 of our summer camps including art camps, general camps, nature camps, sports camps, teen camps and special interest camps, prior to registration on February 4.

Find a suitable summer camp for your child today!

Click the guide's cover graphic to join the fun.

Virtual Open House on Wednesday, January 31 at 6 p.m..

Residents register beginning Sunday, February 4 at noon

Non-residents register beginning Thursday, February 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Spend New Year's Eve with your little ones!

Ring in 2024 twelve hours early at this spectacular family event! Festivities include dancing, games, prizes, crafts, Exploritorium play, and a countdown-to-noon balloon drop!

Oakton Community Center & The Exploritorium

Sunday, December 31, 10 a.m.–noon

Advance ticket purchase is required for this event and all adults and children (1 and above) must have a ticket.

Join us for Holiday-themed public skating!

Noon Year's Eve Skate, Hello '24!

Ring in the Noon Year at the Skatium Ice Arena, including a balloon drop at noon.

Sunday, December 31, 11:55 a.m.–2 p.m.

Elvis Skate

Wise men say, only fools don't come to Elvis Skate. Grab your peanut butter and banana sandwich, put on your jumpsuit and your sideburns and join us for our 'King of Rock-n-Roll' public skating session.

Sunday, January 6, 2–3:15 p.m.

See all Winter Break Sessions here.

Skatium Ice Arena

9340 Weber Park Place

Public Session Fees

All ages – $7

Skate Rental – $3

Stay active outdoors this winter in Skokie!

Explore some of the Skokie Park District's outdoor venues.

• Discover a variety of outdoor activities at Emily Oaks Nature Center.

• Attend Winter Chilly Fest at Emily Oaks Nature Center.

• Visit the sledding hill at Schack Park.

• Kids! Run the Mini Marshmallow 3K at Laramie Park.

• Play pickleball at these parks.

• Take your dog to Pooch Park (membership required).

• Play table tennis at Laramie Park.

• Skateboard at Channelside Park.

• Play tennis at these parks.

• Hit golf balls in the heated stations at Skokie Sports Park or at our indoor simulator, The Bunker.

• Visit the outdoor exercise stations at Central Park, Laramie Park and on the Skokie Valley Trail.

• Make a snowman at any park!

• Look for more outdoor opportunities this winter on Facebook and in our Winter Program Guide.

Winter Break hours for Park District facilities'

*Facility observes regular hours on days not indicated

Devonshire Cultural Center

Saturday, December 23: Closed

Sunday, December 24: 9 a.m.–noon

Monday, December 25: Closed

Saturday, December 30: Closed

Sunday, December 31: 9 a.m.–noon

Monday, January 1: Closed

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Sundays & Mondays, December 24 & 25 and December 31 & January 1: Building Closed

Gate to trails open daily 8 a.m.–sunset, unless the pond is ice-covered and a safety risk

The Exploritorium

Saturday, December 23: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sunday, December 24: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday, December 25: Closed

Tuesday–Saturday, December 26-30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday, December 31: Closed for Itty Bitty New Year Event

Monday, January 1: Closed

Tuesday–Friday, January 2-5: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Regular hours resume January 6.

Oakton Community Center

Sunday, December 24: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday, December 25: Closed

Sunday, December 31: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Monday, January 1: Closed

Skatium Ice Arena

Sunday, December 23, 12-5 p.m. 

Monday, December 25 – Closed

Sunday, December 31 – 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Monday, January 1 – Closed

Skokie Heritage Museum

Through December 27: Open by appointment only due to facility work

Please call (847) 677-6672 or email eengland@skokieparks.org to schedule visits.

Regular hours begin again on December 28: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 12–4 p.m.

Skokie Sports Park

Sundays & Mondays, December 24 & 25 and December 31 & January 1: Closed

Weber Leisure Center & Fitness First health club

Sunday, December 24: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday, December 25: 7–11 a.m.

Sunday, December 31: 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Monday, January 1: 7–11 a.m.

Register today for all winter programs!

Registration

Ongoing for Skokie residents

Begins December 22 for non-residents

The Skokie Park District's winter classes and events are now online and with them your online Winter Program Guide.

The Winter Program Guide offers you and your family a digitally-packaged look at an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including many special events.

Celebrate winter by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!