School Age Childcare (K-5)
The Northbrook Park District partners with School Districts #27, 30 and 31 to offer the following extended care programs during the school year for children in grades K-5:
Kinder Campus |
Kindergarten Enrichment | |
Adventure Campus |
Before and After School Care | |
School’s Out Fun |
School Day Off Program | |
Winter and Spring Break Escapes |
Holiday Break Program |
Our professional, friendly staff is committed to providing quality care, a nurturing environment and an enjoyable experience for all of our participants.
Kinder Campus
5-Day Priority Registration begins March 12-16 at the Leisure Center!
Children create, learn and play together in this multifaceted kindergarten enrichment program. Our staff provides a safe and nurturing environment and is flexible to the needs of children and their parents.
Kinder Campus works with Hickory Point and Willowbrook Schools to reinforce their lessons. The curriculum includes circle time, small group activities, outdoor and free play, group projects and a focus on one author each month. Children enjoy field trips once a month to local vendors. Specials, such as gym, Spanish and Mad Science take place each month to enhance the classroom learning.
Kinder Campus is available two, three or five days per week. The Park District works with school officials to determine morning or afternoon placement. 
How to Register
Register at the Leisure Center and submit a nonrefundable $250 payment. We accept monthly payments for the balance by check or credit card. Requests are processed in the order of initial program registration and specific days are assigned in July.
Submit a registration form and Attendance Selection From to choose two, three or five days per week.
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| Kinder Campus Parent Handbook |
Kinder Campus Frequently Asked Questions 
For more information, call 847·291·2995.
Adventure Campus
Enroll your child in Adventure Campus for enriching extended care before and after school. Our staff engages students in educational and recreational activities that encourage teamwork, self-confidence
and fun. 
The Northbrook Park District partners with School Districts #27, 30 and 31 to offer organized activities for children at their schools. Students in grades K-5 can attend three, four or five days per week. The program follows a daily schedule that includes time for homework or quiet play, a snack, projects and physical activity. Adventure Campus offers child care on most Teacher Institute and Conference Days at no extra charge.
Do you need child care on an occasional basis but not every day? Buy a FlexPass and use the program when you need it. Each pass allows a child to attend up to 10 times.
Adventure Campus Operates out of the following schools:
Hickory Point |
7-8:30am and 3-6:30pm | |
Shabonee |
7-8:30am and 3-6:30pm | |
Wescott |
3-6:30pm | |
Willowbrook |
3-6:30pm | |
Winkelman |
2:40-6:30pm |
How to Register
At the Leisure Center, complete the required forms and submit a $250 nonrefundable payment. We accept monthly payments by check or credit card.
Adventure Campus FlexPass
Do you need child care on an occasional basis but not every day? Buy an Adventure Campus FlexPass, and use the program before or after school when you need it. Each pass entitles a child to attend up to 10 mornings or afternoons (or five combined mornings and afternoons). Drop-off is as early as 7am at Shabonee and Hickory Point Schools, which have morning care. Pickup from after-school programs (Shabonee, Hickory Point, Willowbrook, Wescott and Winkelman) is until 6:30pm.
How does FlexPass work?
- Visit the Leisure Center and register for the program.
- Fill out a Student Information emergency form.
- Call the Leisure Center 24 hours in advance to reserve a day.
Note: Each child attending the program must have a pass (two-pass maximum per child per school year). The Park District cannot issue refunds for unused punches.
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| Adventure Campus Parent Handbook |
Adventure Campus Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, call Jonathan Pratscher, Leisure Services Supervisor, at 847·897·6165.
School's Out Fun, Winter and Spring Break Escapes
On most school holidays and extended school breaks, the Northbrook Park District offers child care at the Leisure Center. This popular school-day-off program offers exciting field trips and a variety of supervised activities, for children in grades K-5. Holiday programs maintain a 1:10 staff-to-child ratio and divide the students into groups according to age. Children should bring a lunch and a drink, unless otherwise noted.
