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JCC School’s Out-Shedd Field Trip

February 17, 2020 - February 17, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Jewish Community Centers of Chicago

12 locations throughout Chicagoland

Chicago, IL

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Description

Students ages 5-11 can join the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago for a Presidents Day trip to Shedd Aquarium. From discovering the beauty in sharks, to giggling while the otters play, there is something for everyone to find wonderful. Students should pack a lunch and water. Parents can drop off & pickup their children from the Hyde Park JCC, Bernard Weinger JCC or Alcott Elementary.

Event Cost: $80, $20 aftercare to 6 p.m.

Event Times: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.jccchicago.org/programs/schools-out/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5)

Neighborhood: Chicago North/Northwest Suburbs

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