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At the Glencoe Academy of Music, we are proud to provide private music instruction to kids, teens, and adults of all skill levels. Our faculty are patient, experienced educators who are also professional musicians graduated from acclaimed music institutes such as The Juilliard School, The Peabody Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, and The Manhattan School of Music, Jacobs School of Music, and The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music to name a few. Our instructors offer lessons in-person, online, and hybrid, and are located at 336 Park Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022. We value the safety and health of our Glencoe Academy of Music community and, with that in mind, require all persons who are feeling sick or have had contact with someone carrying Covid 19 to NOT enter the premises. Masks are no longer required for all persons until official guidelines change. To ensure safety, medical grade air purifiers are located in each room. At the Glencoe Academy of Music, our instructors welcome kids, teens and adults of any skill level and will get you playing, whatever your style or interest. With our experienced and patient educators, we guarantee you an excellent music education experience.

The Watts Center at Watts Park is a beloved Glencoe destination all year round. During colder months, the two outdoor ice rinks provide local residents with the perfect place to enjoy ice skating activities. The two lighted rinks are open from the day after Thanksgiving through the first Sunday in March, and the sledding hill is always a popular spot. In the warmer months, the rinks are transformed for DekHockey, and the park also features two tennis courts, two pickleball courts (on the tennis courts), a disc golf course, and soccer fields. Glencoe residents can find something for everyone at Watts Park.

For parents looking to engage their children in fun and educational activities during the school year, the Chicago Botanic Garden offers day camps during winter, spring, and summer school breaks, as well as school days off. These camps are staffed by highly qualified professionals and are accredited through the American Camping Association. Children can explore the Garden and all nature has to offer through a variety of activities including plant and nature investigations, science and art projects, and outdoor explorations. Register your children today to experience the Garden's exciting and educational adventures! Make the most of school breaks and days off with the Chicago Botanic Garden's day camps! Led by a team of highly qualified staff and accredited by the American Camping Association, the Garden offers a range of activities that will keep your children engaged and entertained. From plant investigations and outdoor discoveries to science and art projects, your children can explore the Garden and all it has to offer. Give your children the opportunity to participate in these action packed adventures and register them today! Take advantage of the Chicago Botanic Garden's day camps and keep your children engaged in fun and educational activities throughout the school year. Highly qualified professionals lead the camps, which are accredited by the American Camping Association, and feature a variety of activities including nature and plant investigations, science and art activities, and outdoor explorations. Let your children experience the Garden's exciting and educational adventures and register them today!

The Glencoe Park District has been providing a wide range of recreation opportunities to local residents since it was established in 1912. Its Board of five elected commissioners serve four-year terms without pay, overseeing the District's operations, improvements, and planning. They are responsible for establishing and changing Park District policy, approving the budget, negotiating agreements, and signing contracts. The Board also works with committees to review and reach consensus on items, which are then brought to the Board for final review and/or approval. The Park District's goal is to give residents of the District access to wholesome, constructive and enjoyable leisure time experiences that benefit the individual, the family, and the community.

For 50 years, the Chicago Botanic Garden has been a beautiful place to visit. Now, it is one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Spanning 385 acres and including 28 gardens and four natural areas, the Garden offers something for everyone. Its Bonsai Collection is renowned, and its Lenhardt Library contains 150,000 volumes, including an impressive collection of rare botanical books. Each year, more than one million people visit the Garden to take part in programs and classes, stroll the grounds, and explore the nine laboratories of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center. With over 50,000 members, it is one of the largest memberships of any U.S. botanic garden. The Garden is also accredited by the American Association of Museums, showing its commitment to excellence in all areas.