Baseball introduction for toddlers focusing on hand-eye coordination and fundamentals in a fun, supportive environment at Park Center.
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NEVER MISS A MOMENT IN
GLENVIEW, IL.
Glenview is a family-oriented North Shore suburb with an unusually deep roster of youth programming. The Glenview Park District alone runs everything from a year-round preschool to competitive synchronized skating, and the village's location between Northbrook, Wilmette, and Morton Grove gives families easy access to even more options. Between the Park District, two strong middle schools, and Glenbrook South High School, kids here rarely run out of things to try.
Activity Guide for Glenview Kids
Real programs, real organizations. Organized by age group so you can find what fits your kid.
137 activities
Little Ones (0-4)
Glenview has strong early childhood programming through the Park District's preschool and parent-tot classes, plus dedicated facilities like The Little Gym and Kohl Children's Museum right in town.
Sports & Movement
Hot Shots Strikers Soccer: Juniors
Ages 2-4
Age-appropriate games and drills promoting motor skills and soccer ball familiarity for toddlers at Park Center.
Hot Shots Adult-Tot Sports
Ages 2-4
Parent-child class developing motor skills and basic sports movement through organized activities at Park Center.
Hot Shots Sports and More
Ages 3-5
Multi-sport intro rotating through basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and t-ball at Park Center.
Hot Shots Mini Ninja Warriors
Ages 3-5
Movement-based class featuring obstacle navigation and agility challenges for preschoolers at Park Center.
The Little Gym — Parent/Child Classes
Ages 4 months-3 years
Progressive gymnastics program starting at 4 months with parent/child classes. Focuses on sensory exploration, music, and early movement in a non-competitive environment.
The Little Gym — Pre-K Gymnastics
Ages 3-6
Structured gymnastics for preschoolers building coordination, balance, and social skills. Non-competitive environment with progressive skill development.
DREAMS Gymnastics — Toddler & Preschool
Ages 18 months-5 years
Introductory gymnastics at a 23,000 sq ft dedicated facility. Programs start at 18 months and progress through preschool with age-appropriate equipment and instruction.
Lakeshore Academy — Preschool Gymnastics
Ages 2.5-5
Introductory gymnastics classes in a dedicated facility with age-appropriate classes starting at 2.5 years. Also offers tumbling and open gym.
GPD Starfish Swim School — StarTots
Ages 6 months-2 years
Parent-child swim classes introducing aquatic comfort and water safety for babies and toddlers. Uses the nationally-recognized Starfish Aquatics Institute curriculum.
Progressive swim lessons for preschoolers from basic submersion and breath recovery through 10-foot freestyle. Small groups, benchmarked advancement.
Foss Swim School — Backfloat Baby
Ages 6 months-3 years
Private swim school with 3-4 students per teacher, matched by age and skill. Backfloat Baby program for infants and toddlers.
GPD Skating Academy — Snowplow Sam
Ages 3-6
Entry-level Learn to Skate USA program at Glenview Community Ice Center. Two NHL-size rinks plus a studio rink. No prior experience needed.
GPD Ice Hockey — First Timers
Ages 3-10
Two to three 30-minute intro hockey sessions. Equipment provided (helmet, skates, stick). Just $15 per session. Offered several times per year.
AYSO Region 362 — U5 Soccer
Ages 4-5
Pressure-free introduction to soccer through AYSO's national program. Balanced teams, everyone plays, positive coaching. Serves Glenview, Northbrook, Golf, and Des Plaines.
Multi-sport program combining gymnastics with basketball, soccer, and t-ball in a non-competitive environment. Also offers Gym Jam open play Wed/Thu mornings.
Arts & Music
Early childhood music and movement classes from Cuddle & Bounce for babies through Wiggle & Grow for preschoolers. Top 1% Kindermusik studio worldwide. Classes held at Park Center.
Tutu School Glenview
Ages 6 months-8 years
Story-driven ballet classes exclusively. Curriculum designed by dance professionals and developmental specialists. Free trial classes available.
NorthShore Elite Talent Company — Tiny Dancers
Ages 18 months-5 years
Dance classes in multiple styles including ballet, jazz, and tumbling for the youngest dancers. 18 months minimum age.
Park District dance company for the youngest dancers. Part of the School of Performing and Visual Arts with over 400 enrolled dancers. Two annual productions.
Acting, improvisation, and collaborative story development for preschoolers. Founded by Kerry Hahn, who has taught theater to over 6,000 local children. Over 20 years in operation.
Drawing and painting using colored pencils, crayons, clay, paper-mache, and watercolor with a motor skills focus for young artists.
Enrichment & Play
Full-day year-round preschool with learn-through-play philosophy. Programs for 2s, 3s, and 4s with meals and snacks included. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm.
GPD Adult-Child Enrichment Classes
Ages 18 months-3 years
Parent-tot classes with songs, stories, and craft activities using different sensory media. Builds comfort in group environments to prepare for independent classes.
Kohl Children's Museum
Ages 0-8
Interactive exhibits aligned to Illinois State Learning Standards. Hands-on exploration across multiple themed exhibit areas. Educational programming and special events year-round.
Historic Wagner Farm
Ages 0-5
Free daily access to one of Cook County's last working dairy farms. Kids can collect eggs, explore the silo, visit the 1930s grocery store, and play in the Farm Adventure Area.
Glenview Public Library — Baby & Me Playtime
Ages 0-12 months
Connect with your baby through rhymes, bounces, and tickles, then stay to play, socialize, and connect with other caregivers. Free drop-in program.
Glenview Public Library — Busy Little Bees
Ages 13-23 months
Storytime with rhymes and movement for toddlers and their caregivers. Free program at the library.
Children build confidence by attending independently — reading, playing, and creating together without a caregiver in the room.
Self-guided early literacy program tracking 1,000 books read aloud before kindergarten. Free for all families.
Glenview Public Library StoryWalk
Ages 0-5
Outdoor interactive reading experience at Little Bear Garden in Gallery Park. An illustrated children's book displayed along a walking path, rotating seasonally. Free, self-guided.
Elementary (5-10)
Elementary-age kids in Glenview have access to a deep bench of organized sports leagues, Park District programs, and independent studios. AYSO Region 362, Glenview Youth Baseball, and multiple gymnastics facilities keep this age group busy year-round.
Sports
AYSO Region 362 — Recreational Soccer
Ages 5-12
Recreational soccer league with balanced teams and everyone-plays philosophy. Over 1,300 registered players. Fall and spring seasons. U6 through U12 divisions for this age group.
Glenview Soccer Club — Travel Teams
Ages U8-U12
Competitive travel soccer with paid, professional US Soccer-licensed coaches. Two or more weekly training sessions. Fall and spring seasons. Additional skills classes, goalkeeper training, and 3v3 Academy available.
FC-1 Academy
Ages U7-U12
Elite competitive travel soccer founded through a partnership between Glenview Soccer Club and Spartan FC. Member of Illinois Youth Soccer Association. Won U14 national title in 2022.
Primary recreational baseball league running April through June for all skill levels. 800-1,000+ athletes annually. Not-for-profit organization with 300+ volunteers.
Glenview Youth Baseball — Summer Patriots Travel
Ages 8U-14U
Travel baseball program playing in the Lake Shore Feeder Baseball League. April through July with local tournament participation. Indoor training Feb-April with paid instructors.
GPD Youth Basketball League
Ages Grades 1-6
Recreational basketball leagues for boys and girls organized by grade level through the Park District.
ELITE Center — Jr. ELITE Basketball
Ages Grades 1-3
Basketball skills training and leagues at a dedicated facility. Home to Mike Ipjian's basketball training programs.
OLPH CYO Sports
Ages K-8
Catholic Youth Organization sports through Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish. Basketball clinics for K-2nd grade on Saturday mornings, plus Biddy/JV/Varsity basketball for grades 3-8. Also offers soccer, football, volleyball, lacrosse, and more.
Boys and girls flag football in the Northern Illinois Youth Flag Football League. All-play league. $300 registration includes custom reversible jersey, flags, and swag.
GPD Flag Football
Ages Grades 1-8
Park District flag football league organized by grade. Friday Night Lights format for 5th-8th graders.
Glenview Jr. Titans Lacrosse
Ages K-8
Community-based youth lacrosse in partnership with Second City Lacrosse. Year-round opportunities in the Illinois Youth Lacrosse League.
GPD Ice Hockey — Youth Development
Ages 5-12
Progressive hockey program at Glenview Community Ice Center with Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Covers skating, stopping, puck control, and game play.
GPD Ice Hockey — Youth League
Ages 5-15
Recreational hockey league with team jerseys. Rating sessions in September, league play October through mid-March. One practice and one game per week.
Jet Hockey Training Arena
Ages 5-14
Hockey training facility owned by former Blackhawk and Stanley Cup Champion Ben Eager. Studio rink offering camps, clinics, 3-on-3 hockey, small group training, and video review.
Modified equipment, shorter courts, and low-compression balls designed for children. Part of the Junior Tennis Pathway at Glenview Tennis Club.
Five-week running series in spring and fall with races once a week. Age-appropriate distances from 50-yard dashes to 1-mile runs.
Gymnastics
The Little Gym — Grade School Gymnastics
Ages 6-12
Progressive gymnastics for school-age kids in a non-competitive environment. Also offers Skill Thrill Camps during breaks.
DREAMS Gymnastics — Youth Programs
Ages 5-12
Full-service gymnastics at a 23,000 sq ft dedicated facility. All levels from recreational to competitive. Also has a full dance studio. Operating since 1997.
Youth gymnastics from beginner through competitive team levels. Also offers cheer, rock climbing, tumbling, and open gym.
Swimming & Aquatics
Progressive swim instruction from basic skills through butterfly and breaststroke. Stroke School prepares swimmers for competitive team. Starfish Aquatics Institute curriculum.
Learn-to-swim program with 10 levels of advancement, operated by Glenbrook High School District 225. 1:3 instructor-to-student ratio. Pathway to the Glenbrook Swim Club competitive team.
Foss Swim School — Learn to Swim
Ages 5-12
Private swim school at 2331 Willow Road with 3-4 students per teacher matched by age and skill. Progressive levels from Learn to Swim through Swim Faster.
Glenview Titan Aquatic Club (GTAC)
Ages 8-18
USA Swimming affiliated year-round competitive swim club with recreational and competitive tracks. Age Group 1 starts at age 8. Practices at Park District pools.
Glenbrook Swim Club (GSC)
Ages 10 and under to 15+
Year-round USA Swimming competitive team consistently ranking top 15-25 in Illinois. Mighty Groups for 10 and under. Operated by Glenbrook High School District 225.
Summer recreational-competitive swim and dive team in the North Shore Swim Conference. 7-week season with 6 meets, weekday practices, and social events. Private member-owned club since 1959.
Ice Skating & Hockey
GPD Skating Academy — Basic Skills
Ages 7-12
Learn to Skate USA curriculum from Basic 1 through Free Skate levels at Glenview Community Ice Center. Enrolled skaters can participate in the Annual Spring Ice Show.
Glenview Blades — Synchronized Skating
Ages 7-17
Teams of 8-20 skaters perform synchronized routines. Synchro Skills (once/week practice) through Open Juvenile levels. Compete at local and regional competitions. Sponsored by GPD for 35+ years.
Glenview Stars Hockey Association
Ages 6-14
Competitive travel hockey from Mite through Bantam divisions plus a girls AA program. Based at Glenview Community Ice Center.
Martial Arts
Karate program for ages 4-6 focusing on discipline, coordination, and motor control. Also offers Jiu-Jitsu for this age group through partnership with Redzovic Jiu-Jitsu. Located in Glen Town Center.
American Taekwondo Association program. Tiny Tigers for ages 3-5, standard kids curriculum for ages 6+. Family-owned since 2007.
Little Cobras (ages 4-7) focus on academic performance and emotional intelligence. Wing Tsun Eagles (ages 8-12) build confidence, coordination, and leadership. Serving the community since 2013.
Chang's Taekwondo
Ages 5-10
Taekwondo instruction with separate Preschool Martial Arts (5+) and Kids Martial Arts (7-10) programs. Also offers summer camp and after-school programs.
Premier Jiu-Jitsu Academy — Kids BJJ
Ages 5-12
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with separate classes for ages 4-7 and 7-12. 45-minute structured session plus 15-minute game/drill session. Emphasis on coordination, confidence, and respect.
Shotokan Karate classes at Glenview Park District locations. No contracts — pay per session (~$12/class). Founded by John DiPasquale in 1978. Semesters run 9-15 weeks.
AKYI Martial Arts
Ages 5-12
Hapkido, Taekwondo, and Kickboxing for kids and families. 15+ years serving Glenview and the North Shore. Maintains communication with parents about schoolwork and behavior.
Arts & Music
Little Tones for younger beginners focuses on rhythm skills. 60-minute Labs recommended for beginners over traditional 30-minute lessons. Piano, guitar, drums, voice, ukulele, and more. Locally owned in downtown Glenview.
Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts
Ages 5-12
40+ disciplines including guitar, drums, piano, violin, saxophone, and more. Student concerts, jam sessions, and recording workshops. Founded in Glenview in 2012 with 20+ instructors.
Rookies (ages 6-7) covers chords, rhythm, and song structure. Rock 101 (ages 8-13) builds competence with no prior experience needed. Performance Program puts kids in a band with peers.
Driven2Dance — Youth Dance
Ages 5-10
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Poms, and Acrobatic/Tumbling. Also hosts Sheila Healy Irish Dance classes.
Park District dance company with progressive levels. Multiple dance styles. Two annual productions: Winter Petite Recital and Spring Annual Dance Production.
Glenview Children's Theatre (GCT)
Ages 5-15
In its 35th year, four productions annually. Mission to educate, challenge, and inspire children in an inclusive and supportive environment. Through the Glenview Park District.
Musical theater with no-cut casting. Juniors for K-2nd grade, Stars for 2nd-6th grade. Rehearsals and performances at Park Center. Recent shows: Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr.
Broadway Bound (ages 7-9) and Musical Theatre (ages 9-13) classes. Play-based curriculum focused on confidence building. Over 20 years in operation.
The Laughing Academy — Kids Improv
Ages 5-12
Improv comedy and stand-up classes taught by working professionals. Founded by former Second City cast member Kim Greene Hiller. Student showcases at end of each session. Now in its 15th year.
Drawing and painting techniques using observational skills and imagination for ages 6-8. Intermediate painting with composition and master artist references for ages 9-13. Also offers summer art camp.
Enrichment & STEM
Code Ninjas Glenview
Ages 5-10
Game-based coding curriculum where kids learn by building video games. JR Program (ages 5-7) is visual with no reading required. CREATE Program (ages 7-14) progresses from White to Black Belt in coding.
Project-based STEM learning at Glen Town Center. Young Explorer (5-7): storytelling, creative coding, robotics, beginner AI. Junior Innovator (8-10): digital games, programming robots, 3D modeling. Co-founded by a Northwestern professor.
Glenview Chess (FIDE Master instruction)
Ages 5-12
Chess instruction founded by FIDE Master and former chess prodigy Gauri Manoj. Over 1,000 students taught across Glenview schools in the past decade.
Glenview Public Library — Battle of the Books
Ages Grades 4-5
The library's 45th annual reading competition. Teams of four read 16 titles and compete in quiz-style battles. Includes qualification rounds and a final in-person battle.
Glenview Public Library — Books & Badges
Ages Ages 4-Grade 8
Gamified reading program where kids earn badges to sew on backpacks, jackets, or caps. 22 Independent Reader Badge categories including Animals, Mystery, Poetry, and Sports. Tracked via Beanstack.
Glenview Public Library — Learn and Play Chess
Ages Grades 2-8
Chess instruction and play sessions at the library. Registration required.
150+ acre nature preserve with Interpretive Center featuring live animals. Programs include Animal Adventures, Native Peoples exploration, and Pioneer Programs with a working blacksmith shop.
Cub Scout Pack 154
Ages 5-10
Cub Scouts serving Glenview with outdoor adventures, community service, and skill building.
Cub Scout Pack 156
Ages 5-10
Cub Scouts based at Glenview Community Church with outdoor adventures, camping, and badge earning.
FlavorPot — Kids Cooking
Ages 5-12
Cooking classes, camps, and workshops focusing on healthy living through creative recipes. Kids Night Out and weekly cooking series available.
Camp Galileo — Glenview
Ages Rising K-Rising 8th grade
STEAM summer camp with collaborative design challenges, dino excavation, castles/catapults, and art projects. 9am-3pm with extended care available. Sliding scale scholarships offered.
Middle School (11-13)
Glenview's two middle schools — Springman and Attea — each offer 8+ sports and 14-22 clubs. Outside of school, this age group transitions into competitive travel sports, the Park District's advanced programs, and pre-professional arts training.
Sports
Springman & Attea Middle School Athletics
Ages Grades 6-8
Both District 34 middle schools offer cross country, volleyball, soccer, basketball, and track & field for grades 6-8. Activity bus provided at 4:10pm for students in supervised activities.
GBS Jr. Titans Feeder Basketball
Ages Grades 3-8
Highly competitive schedule of games and tournaments across North Suburban Chicago. Season runs November through March. Serves as the feeder program for Glenbrook South High School basketball.
AYSO Region 362 — U14 Soccer
Ages 12-14
Recreational soccer continuing through U14 division. Balanced teams, positive coaching philosophy. Over 1,300 registered players across all divisions.
FC-1 Academy — Travel Soccer
Ages U13-U15
Elite competitive travel soccer. U13-U15 divisions for this age group. National title winners (U14, 2022). Member of Illinois Youth Soccer Association.
Glenview Titans Fastpitch Association
Ages Up to 17
Competitive travel fastpitch softball for girls, operating since 1982. Includes Titans of Tomorrow development program.
Glenview Jr. Titan Football — Tackle & Flag
Ages 11-14
Both tackle and flag football for boys and girls. Established in 1988. Games mirror high school schedule with home games at Glenbrook South turf field.
Team ONE Lacrosse
Ages Youth through high school
Travel lacrosse club based in Glenview offering academy teams, regional teams, and futures programs for boys and girls.
MOD Volleyball Club
Ages K-18
Youth volleyball club based in north suburbs of Chicago offering training for boys and girls from beginners to competitive players.
Competitive travel hockey. PeeWee and Bantam divisions with AA Major and A1/A2/A3 Prospect levels. Based at Glenview Community Ice Center.
North Shore Edge Wrestling Club
Ages K-8th grade
Youth wrestling serving Glenview, Northbrook, and surrounding communities. Founded in 2008 and led by Coach Marc Tadelman.
Glenview Tennis Club — Junior Tennis Pathway
Ages 11-13
Progressive levels from Quick Start through Championship Training Academy. Junior Match Play on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons for Level II and up.
Arts & Performance
Springman Middle School — Drama Club & Chamber Orchestra
Ages Grades 6-8
Drama Club covers acting, storytelling, poetry, improv, and musical performance. Chamber Orchestra is a co-curricular ensemble for advanced players.
Attea Middle School — Flyers Follies Talent Show & Improv Club
Ages Grades 6-8
Auditioned talent shows in fall and spring for singers, dancers, musicians, and actors. Plus drop-in Improv Club and Drama Club.
North Shore Dance & Theater (NSDT)
Ages 5-18
Non-profit performing arts academy with dance education and children's theater. Home of the Sparkles Competitive Dance Team. Summer shows include age-appropriate musicals.
GPD Center Studio for Dance — Jr. Company
Ages 10-13
Intermediate dance company for ages 10-13. Part of the School of Performing and Visual Arts with performances in the Spring Annual Dance Production.
CYT Chicago (Christian Youth Theater)
Ages 8-18
Voice, drama, dance, and specialty theatrical workshops. Three sessions per year with weekly 2-hour classes. Enrolled students can audition for Broadway-style mainstage musicals.
Summer musical theater workshop in Wilmette covering acting, singing, and dancing leading to a performance. $430 per student.
Intermediate painting with composition and master artist references for ages 9-13. Portfolio development track available for advanced students.
Hallmark program where students rehearse weekly playing iconic rock songs with a band of peers. Culminates in live public performances.
Enrichment & STEM
Springman Middle School — Science Olympiad & Math Team
Ages Grades 6-8
Science Olympiad covers math, science, engineering, and technology competitions. Math Team offers competitive interscholastic competitions.
Attea Middle School — Pi-Thons Math Team & Battle of the Books
Ages Grades 6-8
Competitive mathematics team plus Rebecca Caudill Battle of the Books reading competition. All clubs are free with activity bus available.
STEMagine — Tech Visionary
Ages 12-16
Advanced AI/robotics, original game development, and entrepreneurial thinking at Glen Town Center. Capstone projects include driverless cars and Mars rovers.
BSA Troop 156
Ages 11-17
One of the largest and most active Scouts BSA units in NE Illinois. Based at Glenview Community Church.
BSA Troop 57
Ages 11-17
Established 1948. Boys and girls fully combined — the only such troop in NE Illinois Council. Meets Sunday evenings at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Glenview Public Library — The Honest Reader
Ages Grades 6-12
Book review program where students read and critique books from the library's collection. Reviews may be featured on the library website or sent to publishers. Earn volunteer credit hours.
Glenview Public Library — Innovation Center
Ages Teens
Makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutter, sublimation printer, vinyl cutters, sewing and embroidery machines, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi. Rotating workshops for teens.
High School (14-18)
Glenbrook South High School fields 31 IHSA-sanctioned sports and offers 100+ clubs. The Titans compete in the Central Suburban League South Division and have nationally recognized debate and performing arts programs.
Sports
GBS Titans — Fall Sports
Ages Grades 9-12
Boys/girls cross country, boys/girls golf, girls field hockey, football, girls flag football, boys soccer, girls swimming & diving, girls tennis, girls volleyball. Central Suburban League South Division.
GBS Titans — Winter Sports
Ages Grades 9-12
Boys/girls basketball, cheerleading, competitive dance (Titan Poms), girls gymnastics, boys swimming & diving, wrestling.
GBS Titans — Spring Sports
Ages Grades 9-12
Girls badminton, baseball, boys/girls gymnastics, boys/girls lacrosse, girls soccer, softball, boys tennis, boys/girls track & field, boys volleyball, boys/girls water polo.
Glenbrook District 225 — Summer Athletic Camps
Ages Grades 9-12
Sport-specific camps throughout summer at GBS and GBN facilities. Open to incoming freshmen and current students.
USA Swimming competitive swim team with Senior 1 (primary sport, strong commitment), Senior 2, and Senior 3 divisions for ages 13+.
Glenbrook Swim Club — Respect Groups
Ages 15+
Advanced competitive swimming for ages 15 and over. Consistently ranks top 15-25 in Illinois at Age Group and Senior Championships.
GPD Center Studio — Senior Dance Company
Ages 14-18
Advanced dance company for ages 10-18 plus Synergy hip hop company and Competitive Cheer Team. Performs in the Spring Annual Dance Production.
Arts & Performance
GBS Theatre Productions
Ages Grades 9-12
Fall play, Winter comedy play, Spring play at GBS Auditorium, and the annual Glenbrook Musical (joint production with GBN at Sheely Center). Open auditions.
GBS Marching Titans & Jazz Band
Ages Grades 9-12
Marching band performs at parades, home football games, and festivals. Jazz Band rehearses Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm. Multiple concert ensembles through the symphonic season.
Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO)
Ages Grades 10-12
District-wide orchestra combining string players from GBS and GBN plus auditioned winds, brass, and percussion. Wednesday evening rehearsals. Has toured the US and Europe and performed at the Pentagon.
GBS Chamber Singers & Vocal Ensembles
Ages Grades 9-12
Chamber Singers is a 23-member auditioned mixed ensemble. Also: Da Capo (vocal jazz/a cappella), Fusion (contemporary a cappella), and Scat That! (vocal jazz).
GBS Dance Clubs
Ages Grades 9-12
De La Cru (hip-hop), Orchesis (lyrical/tap/jazz), Latino Heat (bachata/salsa/merengue), Bhangra Beatz (Indian classical/secular). All are auditioned performance groups.
GBS TV & Film
Ages Grades 9-12
Advanced students produce programming for Comcast Ch. 26 and WOW! Ch. 14 in Glenview. Covers school events and creates original content.
Teens work like professionals in musical theater. $1,325 per student. Also offers YouthREACH:Tech backstage/administration internship for ages 14-18.
Enrichment & Leadership
GBS Debate Team
Ages Grades 9-12
Nationally recognized program. Won the 2009-10 David P. Baker Cup (#1 nationally), national champions 2014, national runner-up 2013. Policy and Congressional debate formats.
GBS Science Olympiad
Ages Grades 9-12
Competes in 23 events covering genetics, earth science, chemistry, engineering, and physics.
GBS Model United Nations
Ages Grades 9-12
Competitive team that travels across the country for diplomatic debate simulations.
GBS Engineering / VEX Robotics
Ages Grades 9-12
Robotics club with 3D printing, laser engravers, and vinyl cutters. Competes in VEX Robotics competitions.
GBS HOSA (Future Health Professionals)
Ages Grades 9-12
Healthcare career exploration recognized by the US Department of Education. Competition and leadership development.
GBS Competitive Programming Club
Ages Grades 9-12
Coding challenges through USACO and ACSL contests.
Glenview Public Library — Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Ages Middle and high school
Selected students help make decisions for the library, plan and run teen events. Must be a Glenview resident or attend a school served by GPL. All work earns service credit hours.
Glenview Public Library — Innovation Center Teen Volunteers
Ages Grades 9-12
Hands-on training with 3D printers, laser cutters, heat presses, sewing machines, and more. Volunteers assist with room operations and learn equipment at their own pace.
GBS Student Council & Key Club
Ages Grades 9-12
Elected student government positions plus Key Club community service. Over 40 service clubs available at GBS.
GBS The Oracle (Student Newspaper)
Ages Grades 9-12
Award-winning student newspaper covering school and community news.
Schools in Glenview
Glenview District 34 & Glenbrook HSD 225 — 9,800 students across 11 schools
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Grades PK-2
2941 Linneman St, Glenview, IL 60025
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1335 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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Grades PK-2
1333 Greenwood Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
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Grades 3-5
3900 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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Grades 3-5
2000 Harrison St, Glenview, IL 60025
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Grades 3-5
1730 Sunset Ridge Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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Grades 6-8
2500 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
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Grades 6-8
2701 Central Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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•328 students
2500 Happy Hollow Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
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Grades 9-12
•2,800 students
4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
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1835 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are available for kids in Glenview, IL?
Glenview offers 137+ organized programs for children ages 0-18, including Sports, Enrichment & STEM, Sports & Movement, Arts & Music, and more. Programs are available through the local park district, YMCA, private studios, and community organizations. Browse our complete activity guide above organized by age group.
What schools are in Glenview, IL?
Glenview has 11 schools across the Glenview District 34 & Glenbrook HSD 225 districts. This includes public schools serving approximately 9,800 students. Schools range from elementary through high school, with grade configurations varying by district.
How can I keep track of my kids' school and activity schedule in Glenview?
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Where can I find school calendars for Glenview schools?
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What are the best activities for elementary-age kids in Glenview?
Glenview has an excellent range of programs for elementary-age kids (5-10). Popular options include youth sports leagues, arts and music classes, STEM and enrichment programs, and martial arts. Check our Elementary (5-10) section in the activity guide above for 56 verified programs with direct links.
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