Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Singing Hills Forest Preserve (30700 N. Fish Lake Road in Round Lake/Volo) – Fish Lake & Gilmer

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Directions/Walk Details: 3.2-mile crushed gravel path (East to Gilmer and back). Mostly flat. Not much shade. Pets welcome. Restrooms at the trailhead.

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Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Old School Forest Preserve (28285 N. St. Mary’s Road in Libertyville)

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Directions/Walk Details: Once you enter the preserve, go to the ring road and turn right (it’s one-way). We’ll meet in the 1st parking lot on the right(It’s titled as a picnic ground). We will be walking NORTH on the Des Plaines River Trail to about Route 176 and then turn around. Crushed gravel. Quite flat. Some shade. May be buggy, bring protectant. Pets welcome. Restrooms at the picnic ground.

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Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Nippersink Forest Preserve (900 W. Belvidere Road in Round Lake) – Route 120 

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Directions/Walk Details: Packed gravel trails with gently rolling hills. 2 interconnected looping trails. The main trail is 1.5-miles. If you take the side path North to Nippersink Road & back, you will add another 1.5 miles. Pets allowed. Restrooms available. Not much shade. NOTE: Park in the 1st parking lot to the RIGHT by picnic Shelter A. 

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Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Middle fork Savanna Forest Preserve (1401 Middlefork Drive in Lake Forest)

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Directions/Walk Details: This is just a tad South of the intersection of Route 43 & Route 176. It is a mostly flat gravel trail with almost no shade. We’ll be heading South along the Millennium Trail to an old train bridge which was built by the original owner of the land, J. Ogden Armour (think hot dogs). The walk is 1.3 miles to the bridge and on the return trip we’ll take a small side loop allowing us to see the underside of the bridge. That will make for a 2.8-mile round trip. Port-a-pottie at the entrance. Pets allowed.

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Join the GO Gurnee Walking Club at Van Patten Woods WEST (15838 W. Route 173 in Wadsworth- at route 41)!

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Directions/Walk Details: A beautiful 2.5- mile path around the big lake but there is a bridge allowing you to cut the walk in half. Crushed gravel. When you enter the preserve, follow the road to the LEFT. We will meet in the 1st parking lot you encounter on the WEST side of the lake. Pets allowed.

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Dive into the world of fantasy with themed activities, crafts, and games inspired by fairytales and magical creatures.

Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.

what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside. 

The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.

Monday, January 20th 

Dress up as your favorite Disney character and enjoy Disney-themed activities, games, and movies.

Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.

what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside. 

The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.

Monday, January 6th 

Show off your sports spirit by wearing your favorite team’s jersey and participating in sports-themed games and activities.

Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.

what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside.

The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.

Friday, January 3rd  

Step into a world of sweetness and delight at our Candyland-themed! Join us for a day filled with colorful treats, fun games, and magical adventures.

Are you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program.

what to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside. 

The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm.

Thursday, 

Ring in the New Year with our exciting New Year’s Celebration! We’ll be creating New Year’s party hats, noisemakers, and enjoying a countdown to “midnight” as we celebrate new beginnings and create lasting memories together!

Registration closes one week prior to the program date. 

What to bring:
– Lunch
– Water Bottle
– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside 

The program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Monday, December 30th