Arts
Court Theatre is a nationally celebrate professional center of excellence for classic theater at the University of Chicago. http://courttheatre.org
Docs Films is the longest running student film group in the country. http://docfilms.uchicago.edu/
Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House. http://wrightplus.org/
Hyde Park Art Center is a non-profit organization that presents innovative exhibitions. http://www.hydeparkart.org
Hyde Park Historical Society. http://www.hydeparkhistory.org/
Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center dedicated to creating opprtunities for youth and adults. http://www.blackpearl.org
Mantu Dance Theatre of Chicago celebrates the human spirit through African and African-American dance. http://www.muntu.com/
The Renaissance Society encourages the growth and understanding of contemporary art through exhibitions. http://www.renaissancesociety.org/
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. http://rockefeller.uchicago.edu/
Education Resources
Beverly Arts Center has exhibits and classes in arts, computers, music, theater and dance for children 3 years old and up. http://beverlyartcenter.org/
Chicago Neighborhood Learning Network (CNLN) offer courses focused on the needs of Local School Council (LSC) members. http://cnln.cps.k12.il.us/
Chicago Neighborhood Learning Network's Electronic Learning Community http://www.cnln-elc.net/default.aspx
Chicago Public Library has many programs for children to bring meaningful out-of-school experiences in reading, fitness, nature and the arts. http://www.chicagopubliclibrary.org/
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) - Elementary school directory http://www.cps.k12.il.us/Schools/Choice_Elementary_Directory_06_07.pdf
Chicago Youth Centers invests in kids in underserved communities in the Chicago region to help them discover and realize their full potential. http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org/
Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference (HPKCC) Schools and Education Committee is heavily involved with promoting, growing and helping Local School councils (LSC). http://www.hydepark.org/education/schools.html
LMAIS (Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools), many of the Chicago area independent schools are a part of this organization; the website provides information about these schools. www.independentschools.net
Special Collections Research Center. http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/spcl/
University of Chicago Department of Music. http://music.uchicago.edu/html/main.html
University of Chicago Presents. http://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu
Museums
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Musuem. http://adlerplanetarium.org/
Art Institute of Chicago http://www.artic.edu/
Bronzeville Children's Museum, it is the first and only African-American children's museum in the country. http://bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com/
DuSable Musuem of African American History is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans. http://dusablemuseum.org/
Field Musuem. http://fieldmuseum.org
Glessner and Clarke House Museum , the City's oldest surviving building located in Chicago 's Women's Park & Gardens. http://www.glessnerhouse.org
Hands On Children's Art Museum, offers art classes, open-art studios, and art-related activities. http://handonart.org
Hull-House Museum teaches kids how one person can make a difference. http://uic.edu/jaddams/hull
John G. Shedd Aquarium. http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
Museum of Science and Industry http://www.msichicago.org/
Oriental Institute Museum is a showcase of the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. http://oi.uchicago.edu/
Pullman Historic District houses historic artifacts from tycoon George Pullman's home. http://pullmanil.org/
Ridge Historical Society Museum preserves and promotes the history of the Chicago neighborhoods of Beverly Hills, Morgan Park and Washington Heights. http://ridgehistoricalsociety.org/
Smart Musuem of Art. http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/
Spertus Musuem - Explores Jewish Learning and Culture. http://spertus.edu/
Parent Support Groups
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with proven results. http://www.bbbschgo.org/
Black Star Project is a Chicago-based nonprofit that works around the country to help preschoolers to collegians succeed. http://www.blackstarproject.org/
Centers for New Horizon - Mission to to Strengthen Families and Build Communities. http://www.cnh.org
Hyde Park Parent Support Network (PSN) is a volunteer-run organization for parents of babies and young children from Hyde Park and surrounding neighborhoods. http://www.hydeparkpsn.org/
Mocha Moms - Chicago Central is a national support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families. http://mochamomschicago.org/
University of Chicago Student Parent Group http://grad-affairs.uchicago.edu/parents/
Sports and Recreation
Chicago Park District offers programs for all ages http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
Jewish Community Center of Chicago http://www.jccofchicago.org
YMCA offers program for the whole family http://www.ymca.net/yprofile/?assn=1667/
The inclusion of any organization or person in this database does not constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement of any third-party by South Side Parents.