In the land of Illinois, sandwiched between the dazzling city of Chicago and the mighty Mississippi River, live some of the most talented, toe-tapping, trumpet-tooting kids you've ever seen! This isn't your ordinary state, oh no! This is a state where music doesn't just happen, it leaps into life with a swing and a smile! Our story begins with a cool character named Jazzy Joe. Jazzy Joe isn't your typical Illinoisan. He's a walking, talking saxophone with the sleekest silver body, a pair of hip sunglasses, and the biggest, brassiest laugh you've ever heard. He's the state's unofficial music mascot, moving from town to town, inspiring kids to take up musical activities. He loves nothing more than the sound of kids making music! The kids in Illinois are spectacular! They're not just blowing hot air into their instruments; they're breathing life into them! They can make a violin sing the sweetest melodies, a drum beat the happiest rhythm, and a piano dance to the most cheery tunes. Every day, from Rockford to Carbondale, the kids gather in school bands, garage rock groups, and even atop the tallest of haystacks, to make the most magical, musical sounds! They strum, they beat, they pick, they blow – creating a symphony of joy that echos across the state. And Jazzy Joe? He's there, too, striding through the cornfields, shimmying through the cities, with the proud, booming laugh for every brave child who picks up an instrument and plays their heart out. So, if you ever find yourself in Illinois, listen out for the enchanting music filling the air, and you just might spot Jazzy Joe, the state’s coolest, jazziest music mentor!
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Swift Nature Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer! Our overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 is located in beautiful Wisconsin. We offer a unique blend of traditional summer camp activities and environmental education to help kids increase their appreciation for nature, science, and the environment. We’ve got it all – fun, friendships, adventure trips, and nature! Spend your summer with us – you’ll never forget it!
The Barrington Early Learning Center is an incredible free program offering early childhood education to preschoolers in the Barrington 220 School District who are at risk. This program serves children ages 3 to 5 years old and provides pre-academic and motor skill screenings, vision and hearing tests, social skill assessments, and speech/language exams throughout the school year. Every child is placed according to their individual needs so that they can get the best possible education. Parents can rest assured that their children will get the best education possible at the Barrington Early Learning Center. This free program provides screenings of pre-academic and motor skills, vision and hearing, social skills, and speech/language for at-risk preschoolers in the Barrington 220 School District. All children aged 3 to 5 years old are welcome and will be placed in a program that best suits their individual needs. The Barrington Early Learning Center is a valuable resource for parents in the Barrington 220 School District. This free program offers early childhood education to at-risk preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years old. The ELC provides screenings of pre-academic and motor skills, vision and hearing, social skills, and speech/language to ensure that each child is placed in a program according to their individual needs. With this program, parents can be confident that their children are getting the best possible education.
Welcome to Willow! It is a place for people from all ages, backgrounds, and cultures who want to understand that life is about more than what the world says. Our desire is to love God and love people, and we hope to be a catalysts for hope, joy, and transformation. No matter where you are in life, you are always welcome at Willow. We believe that everything we do should be done together, with God and with each other. We have locations across Chicagoland and our online and on-demand services make it easy to find out more about us. So come join us and let’s see what we can create together!