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18-hole, par 60 public golf course designed by Todd Sloan and built in 1922. Open daily, 7am to dusk, spring through fall. Reasonable greens fees, junior and senior fee discounts; pull carts and riding carts available for rental. Individual and group lessons.
The Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association manages Evanston's only golf course. Formally Peter N. Jans Community Golf Course (1982) and Frank Govern Memorial Golf Course and now called Canal Shores.
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These non-contact camps teach athletic skills, football skills, and life skills to kids 6 to 14 years old. Camps are led by professional, college and high school football coaches with experience as educators.
Week-long camps are held at St. Joan of Arc School, 9245 Lawndale Avenue, Evanston, IL 60203-1509 and other Chicago and suburban locations.
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Fun, informative kayaking classes from beginner to advanced. Learn how to launch a kayak, utilize the paddle for directional control and enjoy the wildlife refuge. Focus is on fun and safety with small classes and experienced instructors. Tours and trips available.
Classes are taught in the Skokie Lagoons, a wildlife refuge north of Chicago.
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The Evanston Parks/Recreation and Community Services Dept. oversees a wide range of services: Cultural Arts, Ecology, Forestry, Parks, Recreation, Youth Engagement, Senior Services and Disability Services. The divisions offer a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and people with special needs.
Cultural Arts Division: Promotes the arts in Evanston and provides information about the arts and arts events. Presents free events including Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Ethnic Arts festival, Starlight concerts, and Arts Week.
The Ecology Center: Strives to foster a greater appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the natural environment and our interdependence with it through educational programs and services.
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All-volunteer organization conducts winter community basketball program for high school students at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Registration in November, ten-week game schedule starts in early January with playoffs in March. 16 teams.
The Convoy is a regional volleyball club for players 18 and younger. Boys and girls teams allow young athletes to continue working on their volleyball skills during the off season. Season runs from September through February. Tryouts in early September; fees.
https://twitter.com/convoyvbc
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The Evanston Cricket Club, Hereafter Referred To As ECC Has Been In Existence For Over Thirty Years. It Is A Non-Profit Organization Primarily Consisting Of Jamaicans. The ECC Has A Chapter And Is Registered With The State Of Illinois. The Home Grounds Is Located At James Park At The Intersection Of Dodge & Oakton In Evanston Il.
ECC Plays About Sixteen (16) League Cricket Matches During The Season. In Addition,
A Few Non-League Matches Referred To As Friendly Games Takes The ECC To Places Such As Atlanta, Ohio And Canada.
Not Only Does The Club Entertain And Unite Individuals At Local / Community Level, It Has Expanded Its Reach To Jamaica. The ECC Adopted The Comfort Hall School In Manchester, Jamaica Sponsoring Students Towards Higher Education For The Pass Six Years Donating School Supplies, And With Help From Our Members Set Up A Computer Lab With Sixteen Computers And Printers.
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A youth soccer program for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 who live or attend school in or around Evanston. All children are able to participate, without regard to special abilities, financial constraints, or other needs.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-AYSO/253276964696026
Full purpose membership health club offering exercise classes, climbing wall, swimming, and personal trainers, nutritional counseling, a sauna, steam rooms and Jacuzzi, a basketball court. Climbing and swimming programs for children and Kids Club.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Athletic-Club/194790533725
https://twitter.com/ChicagoAthletic
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Nearly 60-year-old, all-volunteer organization, teaches Evanston's young people the skills, values, and just plain fun of baseball and fast pitch softball. In addition to regular league play for ages 5-15, offers: Travel Baseball Teams, Travel Softball Teams, Lakeshore Feeder Baseball League and Buddy Baseball.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Baseball-and-Softball-Association/114876471868357
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The club sponsors a variety of group rides and special programs. Rides are offered for any level of ability, from beginner to the most experienced riders, and are open to all cyclists 16 years old or older with bicycles in safe working order. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsors the North Shore Century held on the third Sunday in September.
Meets at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Ladd Arboretum, McCormick and Bridge Streets, Evanston
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A group of boaters who like to fish. Meet the first Tuesday of the month, April through September, at Chandler- Newburger Community Center, Lincoln & Ridge Avenue in Evanston to discuss safety, boat maintenance and fishing. They raise funds to donate to improve the boat launch sites, hold 2 fishing tournaments and an annual picnic.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-BOAT-RAMP-Association/691297497549712?ref=stream
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The Evanston Community Tennis Association coordinates tournaments, leagues, recreational events and other activities throughout the year for tennis enthusiasts in Evanston and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Community-Tennis-Association/243392989034066
Membership: Adult $10; Junior (under 18 yrs) $5
Mailing: P.O. Box 691, Evanston, IL 60202
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The Evanston Cricket Club, Hereafter Referred To As ECC Has Been In Existence For Over Thirty Years. It Is A Non-Profit Organization Primarily Consisting Of Jamaicans. The ECC Has A Chapter And Is Registered With The State Of Illinois. The Home Grounds Is Located At James Park At The Intersection Of Dodge & Oakton In Evanston Il.
ECC Plays About Sixteen (16) League Cricket Matches During The Season. In Addition,
A Few Non-League Matches Referred To As Friendly Games Takes The ECC To Places Such As Atlanta, Ohio And Canada.
Not Only Does The Club Entertain And Unite Individuals At Local / Community Level, It Has Expanded Its Reach To Jamaica. The ECC Adopted The Comfort Hall School In Manchester, Jamaica Sponsoring Students Towards Higher Education For The Pass Six Years Donating School Supplies, And With Help From Our Members Set Up A Computer Lab With Sixteen Computers And Printers.
The Express offers girls from age 9-18 an opportunity to play competitive fastpitch softball in a travel team program. We offer pitching, hitting, and skill-building instruction for players who dig fastpitch softball and want to have fun playing to the best of their abilities.
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Grass roots youth football and cheerleading organization, founded in 1994, is part of the Central Suburban Youth Football League, which is comprised of teams from the North Shore of Illinois. Offers both tackle and flag football (see website for age/weight levels). The goal is to teach fundamental football skills and philosophy to players between Kindergarten and eighth grades; maintains close ties with the ETHS Football coaching staff.
For cheerleading information (for students entering 1st through 8th grade), contact DarLisa Himrod, Director of Cheerleading, at jwcheer@gmail.com.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Jr-Wildkit-Football/118686021527892
Swim team, established in 1982, for adults with abilities ranging from beginner, lap swimmer, and triathlete to former high school and college standouts. Team is comprised of about 120 men and women ranging in age from 18-80. All members are encouraged to participate in meets. The Winter Season runs from October through May and practices are held at Evanston Township High School. The Summer Season runs from June through August at the 50-meter outdoor Centennial Pool in Wilmette.
Thinking about joining? Evanston Masters (aka, The Wild Catfish) is a masters swim team that strives to provide quality workouts and plenty of social fun.
Looking to get in shape or stay in shape? We have nine graduated lanes, starting with novice lap swimmers and ending with former college swimmers. Our age range is roughly 19 to 80. Our practices typical have one coach covering three lanes, with each coach running the practice and providing advice on technique.
Looking to meet some fellow swimmers and hang out? In addition to the camaraderie with the folks in your lane, you’ll probably enjoy the Catfish team parties and post-practice social outings that are scheduled throughout the season.
The first time is always a bit scary, of course. Just show up, meet the coaches, and try a free practice. You'll love it!
We are located at Evanston Township High School on Dodge, immediately south of Church. Free street parking!
The Winter Schedule:
Tuesday: 7:30-9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30-9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30-8:00 AM and 3:30-5:00 PM
Sunday: 6:30-8:00 AM and 3:30-5:00 PM
Where:
Evanston Township High School
The pool is in the building on the SW corner of Dodge and Church.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Masters-Swim-Team/106620156028847
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Member of the Pop Warner Football organization, open to all players, ages 5-14 and girls, ages 5-14, interested in Cheerleading. Instructional levels: Tiny Mite, ages 5-7, Mighty Mite, ages,7-9. Competetive levels: division 3, ages 8-14. No tryouts required; mandatory play strictly enforced. Registration fee. Academic standards must be maintained in order to participate.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Youth-Athletics-Association/100494796698473
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Non-profit program helps prepare District 65 junior high students for high school level basketball by teaching fundamentals, sportsmanship, academic responsibility, and providing a positive atmosphere to play basketball. Works directly with the Evanston Township High School coaching staff. Regular practices and annual tournament.
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Member of the Pop Warner Football organization, open to all players, ages 5-14 and girls, ages 5-14, interested in Cheerleading. Instructional levels: Tiny Mite, ages 5-7, Mighty Mite, ages,7-9. Competetive levels: division 3, ages 8-14. No tryouts required; mandatory play strictly enforced. Registration fee. Academic standards must be maintained in order to participate.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evanston-Youth-Athletics-Association/100494796698473
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The Evanston Recreation Division's summer leagues are Women 14", Coed 14" mushball and Men's 12". Registration for the summer leagues begins in February. Fall leagues are Coed 14" mushball and Men's 12". Registration for the fall leagues begins in mid-July. Online registration available.
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Founded in 1973 and open to anyone interested in running for whatever reason. Information on weekly runs, including marathon and half-marathon training and track workouts is available on our website http://www.evanstonrunningclub.org/ We also support other running events and have other group activities.
Members are boaters who sail, kayak, windsurf or use paddle boards from Dempster Street Beach. Group formed in 2006 and succeeded the former Evanston Sailing Club. Active in lakefront planning and holds one or two social events annually.
Program offers young tennis players opportunities for drilling, instruction and matchplay. Feeder program for ETHS junior and varsity tennis teams with ETHS coaches as instructors. After-school and Sunday classes.
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Holds practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 pm. to 7 pm., at Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex. Open to skaters of all ages. Affiliated with the U.S. Speedskating Organization and Amateur Skating Association of Illinois
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ETHS Summer Sports Camps are designed to provide the student-athletes in our community with
a foundation of fundamental skills, knowledge, character and leadership development, and love
for athletics. Summer Sports Camps for ages 8 to 18.
ETHS continues to provide financial assistance, based on need, to campers living in School Distict 202
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Located at Greenwood Beach for windsurfing and stand up paddling enthusiasts. Lessons, races and safety seminars. Works to maintain and improve the launch facilities. Holds regular social events.
1030 Central Street, Evanston, IL
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Plays 12 holes of golf, on Wednesdays, May-September 2020 at Canal Shores Golf Course,1031 Central Street, Evanston. Tee times begin at 8AM. Open to women players from neighboring communities. Potential members are encouraged to play the course to establish a handicap.
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Provides Evanston youth 4 to 18 with a program of organized and supervised ice hockey at all levels of skill; house and travel teams; weekly practice and/or game sessions scheduled in September; practices and games at Robert Crown Community Center.
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Evanston Youth Lacrosse Association is a not-for-profit, community-based organization offering competitive and instructional youth Boys Lacrosse programs for grades K-8, and Girls Lacrosse programs grades PreK-6. (Girls are welcome to play in the Boys-rules lacrosse programs.)
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Sponsors youth basketball league for 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Focus is on providing African-American youth with positive role models, teaching good sportsmanship, team play and value of education. The twenty-four team league consists of fourteen boys teams, eight girls teams and two cheerleading squads.
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A community recreation facility with programs for adults and children, including a fitness center, dance studio, regulation gymnasium, and auditorium space. Provides extensive after-school and summer programs for children, School Day Off programs and Senior Lunch, served every Wednesday.
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Offers adult, child and family classes in karate, judo, jiu jitsu and other martial arts. The curriculum and approach are designed to work with people at all levels of skill and fitness, from
beginners to advanced students, to reach their highest potential.
PO BOX 1816 Evanston, IL
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The goal of JaHbat F.C. is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. We facilitate the development of strength and character in every child that participates. Participation in JaHbat F.C. is open to all boys and girls. JaHbat F.C. develops soccer players from Evanston, IL and also surrounding areas. The main site for JaHbat F.C. Evanston soccer club is located by the Evanston High school. With the secondary site; JaHbat F.C. Bensenville soccer club in the Bensenville area.
We are sustained by the efforts of volunteers who display an extraordinary amount of commitment and hard work, ensuring that JaHbat F.C. is a positive influence in the lives of our children. We also strive to provide a service to our community by providing a healthy outlet for children, opportunities for the community to gather together, and endless hours of entertainment.
Sportsmanship Teamwork Strength Character Discipline Dedication
We welcome all children, regardless of race, creed or national origin.
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Little Beans is a family café and an imaginative playspace for kids of all ages. Little Beans Playspace includes an imaginative village and age appropriate toys great for kids 0-6 years and an additional recreation based space for kids 5-12 years as well).Open play, camps, music gymnastic, dance, drumming and music classes, events, parties and workshops are all offered for children and adults.
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Sports, fitness, and wellness programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. Offers daycare and after school enrichment programs, summer camps, tutoring, dance classes and music lessons, American Red Cross courses, swimming and a variety of sports programs. Active volunteer program.
Birthday party rentals.
Preschool/Daycare Child Care center, preschool music, swimming, kindergarten readiness
Youth/Teens trips, tutoring and mentoring, special programming
Summer Day Camps
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Fitness, aquatics and recreational sports facilities. Walking/jogging indoor track, squash, tennis and racquetball courts, weight conditioning facilities at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion; Olympic sized pool for swimming laps, water fitness classes, swimming lessons at the Norris Aquatics Center. Classes in wellness and personal training; CPR. Massages and summer camps.
Memberships are available to non-Northwestern members of the community. Call the membership office at 847-491-4303 for information on fees.
Offers occasional free classes and health screenings for the general public.
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For seasoned sailors or beginners, the N. U. Sailing Center offers a wide range of watercraft for rent, programs for children, youth and adults. Open to the public; memberships available. Located at the south end of campus on Lake Michigan.
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Summer sports camp offering instruction tailored to children 5-14 and ability levels. Meets at St. Athanasius School, Lincoln and Ashland, Evanston
Lady Olympians for Girls in Grades 3-8.
Rookies for Grades Kindergarten through 2nd, Boys & Girls.
Jr. Varsity Boys, grades 3-5.
Varsity for Grades 6th through 8th, Boys.
For schedule, see Camp For Champs.
Northwestern's centralized online calendar of campus events encompassing music, film, theatre, lectures, drama and sports. Most are open to the public.
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The Recyclery Collective is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration. We envision a diverse, resilient neighborhood filled with knowledgeable, self-reliant cyclists.
We rely on volunteers to repair bikes, table events, and keep everything going! The best way to get started is join our Volunteer Orientation 6pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Please RSVP via volunteer@therecyclery.org. No prior bike mechanic skills required!
Our Programs
Used Bike Sales: We sell used bikes at our shop on Saturdays, 10am –noon, and seasonally on Wednesdays, 6-8pm (April - Sept).
Classes: We teach bicycle maintenance through our introductory Tune-Up Class and our more advanced Overhaul Class.
Freecyclery: Volunteers fix bikes, which we then donate to those in need. Volunteer Hours are on Tuesdays, noon-5pm, and on Fridays, 5-8pm.
Open Shop: Use our tools to fix your own bike, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9pm, and Saturdays, 1-5pm,
Youth Programs: We teach youth bicycle maintenance, safe commuting skills, and environmental awareness. Youth Open Shop is held on Mondays, 4-6pm.
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The Community Center offers sports programs, classes in the visual and performing arts, after-school program and Preschool Programs for ages 2 to 5.
Dance classes include ballet, tap, ballroom and creative movement.
The Ice Complex provides ice skating, figure skating, hockey, speedskating and broomball. Skates may be rented to attend the public skating sessions and may be rented for use during skating classes.
Party rentals available.
Home to the Northwestern Wildcats for Big Ten football, basketball, hockey and more.
Ticket Office Information
Northwestern University
Athletic Ticket Office
1501 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60208
888-GO-PURPLE (467-8775)
Hours:
August through April
Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
May through July
Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm
Ryan Field was formerly named Dyche Stadium
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Team Evanston is a competitive community-based soccer club committed to training players to perform at their best in a team environment. Development of technical and tactical skills for players of all levels of abilities is the focus of Team Evanston. Offers individual player training.
Three season (fall, winter and spring) playing options; registration fees. Indoor training facility at 2025 Dempster St., Evanston.
Summer 3v3 Camps
Team Evanston was officially founded in 1991 through the merger of Evanston’s two premier traveling youth soccer clubs – Gross Point Soccer and Pele Stars. The main purpose of the merger was to unite Evanston club soccer under one umbrella organization, and to improve the overall quality of youth soccer in Evanston. Both clubs had a great tradition in Evanston, but agreed it was time to pool resources and talents to create a better experience for both boys and girls in Evanston.
Today Team Evanston consists of 40 boys and girls team including approximately 600 children playing from U8 through U19. Though the organization is still run by a volunteer board, all teams have paid and licensed coaches. The club also has a paid director of coaching responsible for the hiring of coaches and development of curriculum for all age levels.
Plays 9 hole golf at Evanston Wilmette Golf Course, 1030 Central Street, Evanston, on Thursdays at individual tee times between 7:25 and 8:30 a.m. during the summer (end of May through early September).
Open to women players of all levels from any community.
930 Greenleaf; Wilmette IL 60091 847-251-0527
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Intense fitness training for members to the highest standards of numerous physical disciplines: Pilates, boxing,Ta’i Chi, Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® and personal training. Judo, boxing and boot camps for kids.
Evanston Boxing Club: The club welcomes all levels and ages to participate in classes and individual training. Offers opportunities to compete at all levels from professional to white collar. Club Members compete successfully in USA Boxing events in the Chicago area.
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Full sales and service bicycle shop sponsors group rides, clinics and workshops.
The Ten 27 Sunday Ride is a weekly fast and challenging ride exploring the north and northwest suburbs.
Ten 27 Cycling Club for competitive cyclists or those who ride for pleasure and fitness.
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Swimming lessons year round at Evanston Township High School; water polo, boys and girls swim team classes. Registration required; fees.
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City of Evanston also has adult softball leagues, for Women 14", Coed 14" mushball and Men's 12".
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore is a social justice organization working in the areas of racial justice and civil rights, women’s empowerment and economic advancement, and health and safety of women and girls. Learn more about YWCA programs and services below:
Domestic Violence Services: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/domestic-violence-program
Relationship Violence Prevention: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/violence-prevention
Women’s Economic Empowerment: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/womens-empowerment
Racial Justice Initiatives: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/racial-justice
Flying Fish Aquatics: www.ywca-ens.org/what-we-do/flying-fish-aquatics
24-hour hotline for domestic abuse victims: 847-864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868.
With two pools, a cool, deep water pool and a warm, shallow depth pool, YWCA Flying Fish offers swim lessons, swim team, water polo, masters swimming, aqua aerobics, and lap swimming. Flying Fish Swim School teaches 1,200 children to swim each year, and the Flying Fish Swim Team is one of the largest in Illinois, with 500 swimmers ranging in age from 6-18.
YWCA actively reaches out to children in the community who don’t know how to swim and provides scholarships to ensure equitable access to swim lessons and swim team for all kids. As a lead partner in Evanston Swims!, YWCA also provides free swim instruction to second graders in Evanston Public Schools.
Swimmers are invited to join the team either through tryouts or through participation in YWCA Flying Fish Swim School.
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Quad Indoor Sports is a indoor sporting facility holding a 102 by 56 yd. AstroTurf field, as well as two batting cages. We host leagues and organize rentals for flag football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, baseball, and many other sports. In addition, we host birthday parties, special events, and camps, both for the summer and school holidays. The Quad is a great place for all ages, and on a rainy day, we've got you covered.