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Amazingly Ancona

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VIP Seats to Grandparents Day

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Handcut Silouettes by Ainsley

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Obedience training with Alysia

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Student for a Day

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7th-8th Grade Concept Panels

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Eccentric Circles

Inspired by the artist whose work appears on the front of 5th grade math workbooks, 5th and 6th graders recreated Wassily Kandinsky's Concentric Circles. Ours is entitled Eccentric Circles to celebrate diversity and our individuality. The winner of this auction will receive a 18" x 24" canvas print.

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Activism through Photography

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Challenge Island for Grown Ups

STEAM-based Challenge Island, an enrichment program that engages kids in collaborative problem-solving through themed challenges, has been a huge hit with Ancona's Aftercare kids. Now it's your turn to engineer, build, and play! Participants work in teams to tackle creative, engineering-style tasks using limited materials-fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation in a fun, adventure-like setting. Class capacity is up to 10 particpants. Date to be mutually decided upon before June 6, 2025.

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Gloomhaven with AJ

Your 7th or 8th grader and their friends (four (4) total participants), will enjoy a two-hour after school Gloomhaven session with AJ, Ancona's PE teacher. Set in a unique medieval dark fantasy universe, Gloomhaven rewards strategic planning and problem-solving, and is a lot of fun! Date to be mutually agreed upon. Expires before the last day of school, 2025.

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Landscaping with Chris

Ancona's Outdoor Learning Educator and horticulturist Chris Weber will use his extensive knowledge to help bring your backyard to life! He will walk through your space with you and brainstorm ideas for landscape features, then help you select and purchase appropriate plants. Will travel within Chicago city limits and the immediately adjacent suburbs. Good for the 2025 growing season only.

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Tradional Mexican Cooking

Celebrate traditional Mexican flavors with a cooking class with Yaritxa, an Ancona Preprimary teacher and chef du jour! Yarixta will share some of her favorite family recipes in the comfort of your home. This item can accommodate up to 8 adults, on a mutually agreed upon date, and will need to be within city limits or immediate suburbs. Expires 3/28/26.

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Cooking with Dre

Come learn new recipes and cooking techniques with Dre, Ancona Auxiliary team member and substitute teacher. Everything Dre prepares is absolutely delicious. Dre will prepare OR teach a cooking lesson with either 2-4 children OR for 2 adults-your choice! Cuisine or dish to be mutually agreed upon (desserts or pastries also an option). This activity can be at school or in the comfort of your home (if at home, it needs to be within the city limits). Get ready for oohs and ahhs at the dinner table! Needs to be redeemed from March 29-August 29, 2025.

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Tea Time with Taye

During this special tea time participants will learn about and sample teas and from around the world. We will also explore some of the cultural practices surrounding tea and try different snack pairings. Participants will then try their hand at making their own tea blends to take home and enjoy. This tea time is suitable for teens and adults, great for team or community building or just hanging out with friends. Up to ten paricipants for two hours.

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Overnight on the OLS

Yes! Send your kids off to camp out with friends - at school!! Camping out on the Outdoor Learning Space accommodates up to 12 students. Includes chaperones, pizza, s'mores, and movie(s) on the field. Must bring tent and sleeping bag. 3rd through 8th grade only please. Must be redeemed between August 25 - September 30, 2025.

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One Week of Ancona Summer Camp

Imagine Camp! Ancona Summer campers will engage in activities, projects, and challenges centered around a weekly theme. Whether building imaginative creations, exploring the world's wonders, or becoming heroes in mythical worlds, every camper will immerse themselves in experiences that bring the theme to life. Offerings from partner organizations, field trips, weekly beach days, and other structured programming will augment each week's themed activities. For campers 3 years old through rising 5th grade.

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