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Day Off Fun Zone

K-5th Grade

Looking for some fun filled activities on your day off of school? Day Off Fun Zone is the place to be! Join your friends for a structured day of on-site and off-site adventures including arts and crafts, active games, themed activities and more! The program includes a different field trip each day. Day Off Fun Zone is for K-5th grade. The Day Off Fun Zone dates for the first semester are listed below.

Please note: bring a sack lunch and snacks daily. Institute Days and School Holidays are not included in the Kids’ Zone installment plan. Day Off Fun Zone programs requires separate registration at least one week prior to the date. The program is held at Western Avenue School, 1500 S. Western Avenue.   Registration for all day off trips is required one week prior.  Phone registration is NOT available for day off trips. Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE! 

1st Semester Day Off Fun Zone Registration Form

2nd Semester Day Off Fun Zone Registration Form

General Day Off Fun Zone Information

Registration for Day Off Fun Zone Programs are required one week prior. Phone registration is not available for this program. Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE! Unless otherwise noted, the Day Off Fun Zone is held at Western Avenue School.

Fun Zone Hours:  8:00 am – 2:15 pm
Extended Morning Hours:  6:30 – 8:00 am
Extended After hours: 2:15 – 6:00 pm

Click here to register for Day Off Fun

DatesFun Zone Hours Price / CodeExtended Before Hours Price / Code Extended After Hours Price / CodeRegistration DeadlineField TripWaiver
Thursday, October 98:00am-2:15pm
4212005-1A
6:30am-8:00am
4212005-1B
2:15pm-6:00pm
4212005-1C
10/2Coming Fall 2025
Friday, October 108:00am-2:15pm
4212005-2A
6:30am-8:00am
4212005-2B
2:15pm-6:00pm
4212005-2C
10/2Coming Fall 2025
Monday, October 138:00am-2:15pm
4212005-3A
6:30am-8:00am
4212005-3B
2:15pm-6:00pm
4212005-3C
10/2Coming Fall 2025

Thanksgiving Break Fun

Gobble your way to Thanksgiving with the Kids’ Zone staff as we prepare for the holiday. Start the day with a variety of games and activities, then head out for the field trip. Participants will enjoy more games and activity options once they return. The Day Off Fun Zone is held at Western Avenue School.  Please note: no programs offered 11/27 and 11/28. Registration for Day Off Fun Zone Programs are required one week prior.  Phone registration is not available for this program. Online registration is NOT AVAILABLE until Fall 2025! 

Fun Zone Hours:  8:00 am – 2:15 pm
Extended Morning Hours:  6:30 – 8:00 am
Extended After hours: 2:15 – 6:00 pm

Click here to register for Thanksgiving Break Fun

DatesFun Zone Hours Price / CodeExtended Before Hours Price / Code Extended After Hours Price / CodeRegistration DeadlineField TripWaiver
Monday, November 248:00am-2:15pm
4212006-1A
6:30am-8:00am
4212006-1B
2:15pm-6:00pm
4212006-1C
11/17/25Coming Fall 2025
Tuesday, November 258:00am-2:15pm
4212006-2A
6:30am-8:00am
4212006-2B
2:15pm-6:00pm
4212006-2C
11/17/25Coming Fall 2025
Wednesday, November 268:00am-2:15pm
4212006-3A
6:30am-8:00am
4212006-3B
2:15pm-6:00pm
4212006-3C
11/17/25Coming Fall 2025

Winter Break Fun

Start the day with a variety of games and activities, then head out for the field trip. Participants will enjoy more games and activity options once they return. Winter Day Off Fun Zone will be held at Western Avenue School. Please note: no programs offered 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1.  Registration for Day Off Fun Zone Programs are required one week prior.  Phone registration is not available for this program. Online registration is NOT AVAILABLE until Fall 2025! 

Fun Zone Hours:  8:00 am – 2:15 pm
Extended Morning Hours:  6:30 – 8:00 am
Extended After hours: 2:15 – 6:00 pm

DateFun Zone Hours
Price / Code
Extended Morning Hours
Price / Code
Extended After Hours
Price / Code
Registration
Deadline
Field TripWaiver
Monday, December 228:00am-2:15pm6:30am-8:00am2:15pm-6:00pm12/15Coming Winter 2025
Tuesday, December 238:00am-2:15pm6:30am-8:00am2:15pm-6:00pm12/15Coming Winter 2025
Friday, December 268:00am-2:15pm6:30am-8:00am2:15pm-6:00pm12/15Coming Winter 2025
Monday, December 298:00am-2:15pm6:30am-8:00am2:15pm-6:00pm12/15Coming Winter 2025
Tuesday, December 308:00am-2:15pm6:30am-8:00am2:15pm-6:00pm12/15Coming Winter 2025
Friday, January 28:00am-2:15pm6:30am-8:00am2:15pm-6:00pm12/15Coming Winter 2025

Spring Break Fun

Registration for Spring Break Fun will open with our Park District Winter 2025 program registration (December 2024).

Start the day with a variety of games and activities, then head out for the field trip. Participants will enjoy more games and activity options once they return. The Day Off Fun Zone is held at Western Avenue School (1500 S. Western Avenue). Registration for Day Off Fun Zone Programs are required one week prior. Phone registration is not available for this program. Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE!  

Fun Zone Hours:  8:00 am – 2:15 pm
Extended Morning Hours:  6:30 – 8:00 am
Extended After hours: 2:15 – 6:00 pm

DatesFun Zone Hours Price/Code Extended Before Hours Price / CodeExtended After Hours Price / CodeRegistration DeadlineField Trip *all trips are subject to changeWaiver
Monday, March 318:00am-2:15pm
1212002-1A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212002-1B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212002-1C
$28 (NR $42)
3/24Safari LandN/A
Tuesday, April 18:00am-2:15pm
1212002-2A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212002-2B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212002-2C
$28 (NR $42)
3/24Rockford Discovery MuseumN/A
Wednesday, April 28:00am-2:15pm
1212002-3A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212002-3B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212002-3C
$28 (NR $42)
3/24Lincoln Park ZooN/A
Thursday, April 38:00am-2:15pm
1212002-4A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212002-4B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212002-4C
$28 (NR $42)
3/24Funflatables
Friday, April 48:00am-2:15pm
1212002-5A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212002-5B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212002-5C
$28 (NR $42)
3/24Fox BowlN/A

End of School Year

Registration for End of School Year will open with our Park District Winter 2025 program registration (December 2024).

Start the day with a variety of games and activities, then head out for the field trip. Participants will enjoy more games and activity options once they return. The Day Off Fun Zone is held at Western Avenue School (1500 S. Western Avenue). Registration for Day Off Fun Zone Programs are required one week prior. Phone registration is not available for this program. Online registration is NOW AVAILABLE!  ** Please Note: These Day Off Fun Zone dates are subject to cancellation if D304 implements an emergency day during the school year. **

Fun Zone Hours:  8:00 am – 2:15 pm
Extended Morning Hours:  6:30 – 8:00 am
Extended After hours: 2:15 – 6:00 pm

DatesFun Zone Hours Price / CodeExtended Before Hours Price / Code Extended After Hours Price / CodeRegistration DeadlineField TripWaiver
Wednesday,
June 4
8:00am-2:15pm
1212003-1A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212003-1B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212003-1C
$28 (NR $42)
5/26Epic Air Paper Waiver Required
Thursday,
June 5
8:00am-2:15pm
1212003-2A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212003-2B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212003-2C
$28 (NR $42)
5/26Bison's Bluff - Heritage FarmNo waiver required
Friday,
June 6
8:00am-2:15pm
1212003-3A
$50 (NR $80)
6:30am-8:00am
1212003-3B
$14 (NR $21)
2:15pm-6:00pm
1212003-3C
$28 (NR $42)
5/26DuPage Children's MuseumNo waiver required

Day Off Camp Coyote

Get outside and experience the incredible natural world! Camp includes nature lessons and crafts or other activities, plus a hike. Each day will be exciting and different. Please bring a peanut-free snack and a drink. Make sure kids are dressed for the weather and wearing clothes that can get dirty. Many activities take place outdoors!

Click here to register for Day Off Camp Coyote