Infant & Toddler Care
This past fall, we expanded our Infant and Toddler Program to serve more families. Our spacious classrooms give babies and toddlers plenty of room to move, explore, and play, while our playground offers daily opportunities for outdoor fun and discovery. Our caring, experienced teachers create warm, safe spaces where our youngest learners can connect and thrive.
Early Childhood
The River Forest Community Center provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to encourage positive group interaction as well as foster individual growth. Our teachers thrive on creating a safe and fun learning environment through play in which children are encouraged to explore and develop their cognitive, language, social-intellectual, and motor skills.
Before & After School Programs
Kinder City & After School Adventurers (Kindergartners and 1st Graders)
Before and after school care is available for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade. Children will be actively involved in supervised recreational activities, including arts & crafts and sports & games. Snacks will be provided daily. Transportation is available to and from all River Forest Public Schools. Full-day options are available on half days and most school holidays.
Kruzin Krew Before & After School Program (2nd–7th Graders)
Kruzin Krew is an after-school program that provides safe, reliable care for children in grades 2nd and 7th. Kruzin Krew staff will lead supervised recreational activities, including sports & games and arts & crafts. Quiet time will also be provided for homework and relaxing with friends. A snack will be provided daily. Transportation is available to and from all River Forest Public Schools. Full-day options are available on half days and most school holidays.
No-School Days Off
River Forest Community Center provides recreation programming during school days off.
Fall 2026
Gametime Sports Club: School’s Out Basketball Camp
Join Gametime Sports Club, founded by Coach Tom, for a full day of basketball fun at the River Forest Community Center. Campers ages 6–12 will build their skills through games and scrimmages designed to keep young hoopers moving, improving, and having a ball.
Upcoming Camp Days: Thursday, November 12; Friday, November 13; and Wednesday, November 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $75 per camp. Register for one day or several!
Campers should bring a nut-free lunch, a mid-morning snack, a water bottle, and athletic shoes.
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Full-Day Summer camps
Young Voyagers Camp (3 years – Incoming 1st graders)
Destination Summer Fun! Children ages 3 through incoming 1st grade will enjoy art activities, sports & games, music & movement, water play, and field trips. A lunch and two snacks will be provided daily. All children must be three years old and toilet trained to attend the program. Camp fees include one t-shirt per session, daily lunches, snacks, and supplies. There will be no refunds for days absent. Extended day options available.Â
Adventure Camp (Incoming 2nd-5th grade)
These wonderful camps provide fun opportunities each day. The camp will have organized games, arts and crafts, team sports, science experiments, nature, and more! All campers need to bring a peanut/nut-free lunch and a labeled water bottle. No daily rates. A completed application form must be submitted prior to enrollment.
Extended Care
These wonderful camps provide fun opportunities each day. The camp will have organized games, arts and crafts, team sports, science experiments, nature, and more! All campers need to bring a peanut/nut-free lunch and a labeled water bottle. No daily rates. A completed application form must be submitted prior to enrollment.
Half-day Summer camps
Summer Scene (1st - 5th grade)
Is your child attending D90 summer school?
EXTEND THEIR DAY with fun and learning at our Summer Scene Camp! Designed specifically for D90 summer school students, our camp provides engaging and structured activities right after summer school ends.
The River Forest Community Center has limited spots available for bus transportation before and after D90 summer school. The bus will depart and return to the River Forest Community Center. When returning to the Community Center, participants will join the Adventure Camp Program. Campers need to bring their own non-refrigerated peanut/nut-free lunch and labeled water bottles. **Dates may change due to District 90’s summer school start date ** Space is limited.