by Marta Segal Block | Dec 8, 2020 | BASE Camp, News
Just like you, we really miss BASE Camp. We recently asked you to tell us what was most important to you about BASE Camp, and what you needed from us this coming summer. Based on the survey, we know that you love BASE Camp because: 1) Camps include a wide variety of... 
by Marta Segal Block | Oct 27, 2020 | BASE Camp, News, Science Alliance
As the weather gets colder, we know you’re looking for new ways to keep busy inside the house. Our new Director of Summer Programs has some ideas. Check out her amazing pumpkin explosion! How many rubber bands do you think it will take for Lindsey to make the... 
by Marta Segal Block | Oct 3, 2020 | Mann, News, OPEF Programs, Science Alliance
Science Alliance, one of our flagship programs has entered the Covid age. Last week, Dr. Noel Chavez, a public health expert and Oak Park resident met with students from Tye Johnson’s 4th grade class at Mann via Zoom. The kids and Dr. Chavez had a spirited and... 
by Marta Segal Block | Jul 9, 2020 | News, Poetry Slam, Spoken Word
How do you have a poetry slam when you can’t gather? You do it virtually! Just like the rest of the world, our Spoken Word program had some unexpected challenges this year. But, our poets prevailed. For the first time, we had a combined Brooks/Julian club. The... 
by Marta Segal Block | Jun 22, 2020 | Beye, Fundraising Events, News
One of the things that made us saddest about canceling this year’s Bingo Bash was that we were losing the chance to give Mr. Ellwanger, also known as Mr. E, the 2020 Staszak Educator Award. Mr. Ellwanger started his Oak Park career as a music teacher at Beye,...