Finding the best education, day care, or recreational opportunities for your children is a high priority for you and your family. The University of Chicago and affiliated organizations and institutions provide a variety resources, including schools, pre-school education, and recreation, for children of all ages. Here you will find links to some of those resources.

Family Resource Center

Supportive services for student families are provided by the Family Resource Center, which is administered by the Office of Graduate Affairs (OGA). The center offers free and low-cost programming, lectures, and classes, as well as opportunities to form babysitting exchanges. The center houses a playroom and an information kiosk, and there are spaces for nursing and changing diapers. For location and hours, visit the Office of Graduate Affairs

Schools and Day Care

Hyde Park offers a variety of child day-care options. Cooperative day-care networks are popular, particularly among parents who live in University graduate student housing. In addition, there are many schools in Hyde Park, including the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. For information on a student-parent group and resources for parents, visit the Office of Graduate Affairs. For information about other resources, visit oca.uchicago.edu/education/.

Schools
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
The University of Chicago Charter School
Hyde Park Schools
Chicago Public Schools
Hyde Park Day School

Childcare
Human Resources Child Care Information
Office of Community Affairs Education links
Illinois Action for Children

Summer Programs for Children
Many Hyde Park cultural organizations offer special
summer programs for kids and families. Here’s a sampling.

On Campus
Lab Schools Summer Programs
Super Summer Sports Programs, Ratner Athletics Center
Smart Museum of Art Family Programs
The Oriental Institute Museum Family Programs
University Theater Outreach Programs

Off Campus
Midway Sports Camp, Chicago Park District
Creativity Camps, Hyde Park Art Center