So much fun! My jaw dropped when I saw my daughter so happy and engaged while enjoying the sensory…read moreactivities. She let loose like I've never seen before. I think I had as much fun as she did!

Art Party is the best! I cannot rave enough about the tremendous creativity and love that has gone…read moreinto this studio. My son and I both had the best time. We had the freedom to get messy and playful, while diving into self-expression and art. Thank you Jamie! Can't wait to come back!

BYOB Theatre! ...in…read morecase you missed that... BYOB THEATRE! There is a liquor store across the street with a lovely selection of beers. Go there, come here. Theatre lovers, read on: I am blessed with many talented friends. Last night I went to see one of them in a play at this theatre. The theatre itself is smaller - lending itself more to independent productions. Stadium seating alleviates the concern of who sits in front of you. Seats are wide and comfy and there is plenty of legroom. My only small gripe would be the bathroom situation. As a BYOB establishment (beer makes some urges more... urgent...), the bathrooms really aren't up to par. There is one on the main floor, but it is behind the set itself, so you basically have to walk through the side of the scene. This will likely have you crossing your legs until intermission. However, the main bathroom is a one-stall unisex set up, so you will be waiting in line with half of the audience.

Stage Left Theatre is a grassroots theater that brings a lot of political, thought provoking plays…read more My younger cousins visiting from VA and I went to see Skin in Flames, and it was very intense, graphic play. The set was simple, just a scene of a hotel room, but the acting and story line made up for it. There was a disclaimer on sexual situations/scenes, but damn I wasn't expecting it to be that graphic! The actors were exposing their nether regions and simulating fellatio. I think my aunt would never trust me to take care of my cousin if she found out. So there was a bit of shock value to it, but it was a whole new experience for me. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Stage Left and will be heading back again sometime. Also another tip, you can get great discounts on dining before or after the show with your ticket stub at several restaurants in the area. I believe with Sheffield's restaurant, the offer is buy one entree get one free.

We had two children here for two years and pulled them out after feeling unimpressed and…read moredisenchanted with the administration throughout that time. The owners and administrators run this center like it is any old business, they do not appear to have any real interest in creating a nurturing environment that allows kids to thrive. Their sole focus is keeping the classrooms full. This disconnect is hard to escape. As just one example, a number of families pulled their kids out at the same time in the fall of 2022 (at least 6, including ours), and I don't believe they asked a single family why they chose to leave. They definitely did not ask us. As long as they have a wait list to pull from, it does not seem to matter whether or how they could serve their kids or staff better. It's truly disheartening. That said, we are forever grateful for some wonderful teachers who are trying their best to do right by the kids. This, despite a lack of internal support that was so bad that many of them vocalized their frustration to parents. It only seemed to be getting worse the longer we were there. If you can find care elsewhere, do it.

Our son has been there for 2 years and we've had a really wonderful experience! As he's gotten…read moreolder, it has become more obvious that he takes his learnings home with him. Every week, the classroom teacher provides us with a curriculum for the next week. I love to see how they make age appropriate lessons and integrate that with play-based learning. He has such a great time when he's at school and I think it has been really great for his development

I bought tickets for my daughter and I to see a play here, although it was listed as the Edge…read moreTheatre. Apparently it's the same thing. This is a small, cute theatre on the north side with very reasonable ticket prices and no bad seats. They sell snacks and drinks which you can take into the theatre. There's easy street parking too. We saw Penelope Pennyworth Girl Detective, which featured local kids around my daughter's age, and she loved it! It was very good. (Despite the woman a few rows behind us with an obnoxious laugh and very loud, annoying sounds throughout the show!!) The actors were in the lobby after the show and my daughter talked to them and got their autographs on the program. She really enjoyed this outing, so I will definitely look for future shows here.

My daughter has taken Theatre camp there twice... great experiences. They don't overbook the…read morecamps so the kids really get a chance to shine. Directors are wonderful and bring out the best in each kid.

I love this place in terms of space (pre-covid you could watch your kids practice), teachers…read more(compassionate and friendly), flexibility (several classes offered), friendliness and organization (staff). The emphasis is on individuality, no mandatory costumes required, only appropriate shoes. The annual dance productions are amazing! It's like a professional entertainment and a treat for the whole family!

This is a non competitive studio. Their focus is on fun, friendship all while enjoying learning to…read moredance. Teachers are kind and motivating. My daughter starting dancing there when she was 3. And after moving trying a few other studios, she begged me to go back. She is now an adult and still continues dancing and loving this place. I have recommended friends children, who have told me how much they enjoy this studio. It's family owned and family run.

My daughter has been taking classes here for a few weeks and is really loving it! She's learning…read morethe basics of form drawing while also getting to experiment with different materials in a supportive environment. I highly recommend StudioUs!

Studio us is an amazing art studio located south of Andersonville. Rachel is the owner and…read moreinstructor and has an absolute magical way with children. She employs technology to help kids learn to draw one line at a time. She also holds amazing workshops for $10 an hour where kids can do special art projects. Classes are maxed at 6 kids, most have around 4 so your kiddos get lots of attention. Best art studio in the city.

As our daughters wrap up their 6th and 2nd grade school years, I fondly think back to when my…read morehusband and I took our first tentative steps through the front doors of Chicago Waldorf School for a Thursday morning tour in the fall of 2013. We entered into a warm, inviting space and were greeted by friendly faces and a caring energy. What we heard and saw in those couple hours completely changed our view and understanding of what school should be. We came away with a sense of openness, excitement and newness. After experiencing one Waldorf tour and orientation, we knew at a deep level this was what "school" should look like and transferred our daughters mid-year from the school they were attending. The focus on experiential learning paired with the practice of meeting the child with a cirriculum that matches where they are developmentally is paramount to the Waldorf educational philosophy. The parent community is also a huge part of what we have grown to love about the school. It is a vibrant, energitic and fun group of people who call CWS home. My husband and I are incredibly grateful to be a part of it.

The Chicago Waldorf School....although I have much to say, I will leave this brief and to the…read morepoint. The school is poorly ran, they don't know how to accept change, they use people that willingly volunteer their limited free time until the person feels so used they never return to the "community". I happen to think that the philosophical base behind Waldorf education is way ahead of the curve; however, the people running the Chicago school are way behind. Maybe one day everything will click for them and the students can get the education they deserve without the distractions that have constantly plagued the school. - Alum

This is my first experience looking for a summer camp for my son. I toured the facility and…read moreinstantly fell in love. I was skeptical about the staffing, but I knew my son would have a blast. Fast forward to his first day, and I was impressed by the organization and details. The check-in process was smooth. We pulled up by the gym, walked him inside, and they scanned the QR code to see what meal I ordered for him. Then he was off to have fun. It's always fun to see what he did throughout the day from baking,sewing,water play,playing soccer and the list goes on. This is truly the best summer camp experience in town. I hope they continue every year because I would always send him. The price was worth it, and it was the longest summer program in town. We had peace of mind sending him every day, thanks to Nick, the director, and his team, who did an amazing job at keeping the kids safe and busy. The staff selection was amazing. You can tell they're passionate about what they're doing. My son and family have nothing but great things to say about Steve and Kate's. I know my son will tell all his classmates about how much fun he had over the summer and show off his AMAZING Mooseband collection.

I would have to agree with the first reviewer that it seems there is not enough staff, or the staff…read moreare not always able to rein in the kids. While our kids had a great time, they were frequently "written up" for misbehaving, which led them to make us sit home from camp on multiple occasions. While our kids aren't perfect, they have no history of ongoing behavioral issues, so I wonder what is happening behind the scenes. Unfortunately, our kids also loved the punshment "days off" camp because that meant they play on the iPad all day while mom and dad worked (finding out at 6pm the day before not enough time to come up with alternate child care plans). So the punishment was not effective despite us giving them the talk multiple times. There were many moments of frustration and dysfunction during the summer, despite the kids saying they had a blast. The best days included water play and other pre-arranged activities. The kids love the director, Nick. I would maybe try it again, but also open to other options next year.