After School

We’re always learning

Make the most of your child’s (4th Grade-Transition) after-school hours when they discover new interests, build social skills and make new friends through fun, engaging activities. Keshet’s After School makes the most out of your child’s afternoons.

Keshet’s Winter After School takes place Jan. 9 – May 18, 2023. No classes will be held during the week of Mar. 27.

Register for Winter

After school welcomes students from any school

Choice of activities

Keshet After School offers something for everyone—music, sports, drama, fitness, art, yoga, games and more. Our low 1:3 staff to student ratio provides plenty of personalized support.

Convenient locations

We’re nearby! Programs take place in Northbrook with one-way transportation available from Keshet’s High School in Skokie.

A break for you

While kids are having fun for two hours with Keshet, After School gives you time for working, relaxing, or running errands.

After School Winter 2023

Wednesdays | Choir and Music

Help us gear up to sing for the Keshet Choir performance at our annual event in March! Once the event is over, we will spend the rest of the class playing with some instruments.

Jan 11-May 17 (No program on Apr 5, 12 & 26)
4:00-5:00pm
4th Grade-Transition
Solomon Schechter Day School, Northbrook
Free

Transportation available from Skokie to Northbrook with a minimum of 2 students. All students must be picked up in Northbrook.

Students must be available to perform with our choir at our annual event on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Volunteer choir singers can sign up here.

Wednesdays | Basketball with Hot Shots Sports

For the first time, Keshet is teaming up with Hot Shots Sports to provide an amazing basketball experience where everyone is included no matter the skill level. Participants will work on their dribbling, lay-ups, shooting skills and more.

Jan 11-May 17 (No program on Apr 5, 12 & 26)
5:15-6:15pm
4th Grade-Transition
Solomon Schechter Day School, Northbrook
$400 | $720 (1:1)

Transportation available from Skokie to Northbrook with a minimum of 2 students. All students must be picked up in Northbrook.

Thursdays | Game Palooza

Hang out with friends while playing age-appropriate video games and board games. Participants will be allowed to bring and use their own iPads and tablets.

Jan 12-May 18 (No program on Mar 30, Apr 6 & 13)
4:00-5:00pm
Solomon Schechter Day School, Northbrook
$400 | $720 (1:1)

Round-trip transportation available from Skokie to Northbrook and back with a minimum of 2 students.

Thursdays | Fitness and Sports Galore

Come develop your skills in all areas of fitness and sports. Have fun learning new games and exercises to keep you active all year long!

Jan 12-May 18 (No program on Mar 30, Apr 6 & 13)
5:15-6:15pm
Kindergarten-Transition
Solomon Schechter Day School, Northbrook
$400 | $720 (1:1)

Round-trip transportation available from Skokie to Northbrook and back with a minimum of 2 students.

School Day Out

When school’s out, Keshet is in.
Each day includes a fun field trip, crafts, games and more. School Day Out programs are open to kids and teens of all abilities.

Spring Break: Mar 27, 2023-Apr 5, 2023

Full Day: $120/day | $225/day (1:1)
Half Day: $60/day | $115/day (1:1)

 

Drop Off, Pick Up & Field Trip Information

Monday, March 27-Friday March 31

Drop off and pick up at Keshet Business Office (610 Academy Drive, Northbrook)

10:00am-4:00pm

  • Mar 27: Pinstripes Bowling
  • Mar 28: Nickel City
  • Mar 29: Swimming at Glenview Park District Waterpark
  • Mar 30: Chicago City Bus Tour and Picnic at Millennium Park (Weather permitting)
  • Mar 31: Explore the Outdoors at Independence Grove

Monday, April 3-Wednesday April 5 (1/2 day)

Drop off and pick up at Ida Crown Jewish Academy (8233 Central Park Ave, Skokie)

10:00am-4:00pm | 9:30am-1:00pm (1/2 day)

  • Apr 3: Field Museum
  • Apr 4: Lincoln Park Zoo (To see and play on the new accessible playground)
  • Apr 5: Sky High Sports

Want to learn more?

Keshet After School is open to students attending public schools, private schools and Keshet’s schools. To find out if After School or any of our School’s Out Programs are a good fit for your child, contact Drew McNamara, Recreation Program Manager, 630.566.9859.

Email Drew

Volunteers needed

After school activities are more fun with more people! Volunteers (6th grade and older) are needed to participate alongside students and also assist instructors. Volunteers can choose the day of the week and location that works best for them, and need to be available for the entire semester. While there is no fee for volunteering, you must submit an application.

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