Suburban Explorers

Your end-of-summer adventure awaits

Fill your days between camp ending and school starting with Keshet’s Suburban Explorers for high schoolers and young adults. Travel through the Chicago suburbs with thrilling outdoor adventures, local excursions and fun-filled community events. Make the most of your summer break, discover hidden gems and build lasting friendships in a safe and supportive environment. Choose one day or come for all!

  • For high school and transition aged students (14-22 years only)
  • 1:5 support ratio
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Hang out in the burbs

Aug 6 | Arlington Heights

  • 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Activity: Picnic and walk or paddle boat around Lake Arlington
  • $160
  • 1:5 support ratio
  • Drop-off/pick-up: 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
  • Pack a nut-free, non-refrigerated lunch
Register

Aug 8 | Glenview

  • 12:00pm-5:00pm
  • Activity: Painting pottery at Color Me Mine and playground
  • $160
  • 1:5 support ratio
  • Drop-off/pick-up: 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
  • Pack a nut-free, non-refrigerated lunch or bring money to buy lunch
Register

Aug 9 | Pool Day

  • 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Wheeling Pool
  • $70
  • 1:5 support ratio
  • Drop-off/pick-up: 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
  • Pack a nut-free, non-refrigerated lunch or bring money to buy lunch.
Register

Aug 12 | Evanston

  • 11:15am-3:00pm
  • Activity: Lunch at Ken’s Diner and hang out at Greenwood Street Beach
  • $160
  • 1:5 support ratio
  • Drop-off/pick-up: 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
  • Lunch included in price
Register

Aug 13 | Barrington

  • 12:45pm-4:45pm
  • Activity: Municipality Day (First responders and public works) plus a sweet treat
  • $160
  • 1:5 support ratio
  • Drop-off/pick-up: 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
  • Please eat lunch beforehand
Register

Aug 16 | Pool Day

  • 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Hidden Creek Pool, Highland Park
  • $70
  • 1:5 support ratio
  • Drop-off/pick-up: 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
  • Pack a nut-free, non-refrigerated lunch or bring money to buy lunch
Register

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Fee assistance

Need-based fee assistance is available for Suburban Explorers. Families will indicate their interest in receiving assistance when they register online. Our team will then be in touch with you about next steps. Contact Katherine at 847.205.1234 for more information.

Questions?

To find out if Suburban Explorers is a good fit for you, please contact Courtney Fecske, Recreation Program Manager, at 224.998.4510.

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