A popular item every auction year is the opportunity for a student to be the Principal at Wheaton Christian Grammar School!

Here is your chance to make that a reality! Your student will learn first-hand the many facets of leading a Christian school.

The day will start with greeting the students as they first arrive on campus, followed by birthday card and pencil deliveries for our student birthdays.

This Jr. Principal will then attend an administrative meeting, help with a classroom observation, visit classes for lunch and recess, write some encouraging notes to our faculty members, and discuss critical leadership skills with Mr. Painter over lunch. The lunch will be selected by the student from the restaurant of his/her choosing, and it will be delivered to school. It will truly be an unforgettable day!

Priceless opportunity!

Here is a great opportunity for three 1 Hour Private Soccer Lessons with Coach Brooke!

Before his recent arrival as Head of School, Mr. Brooke coached for years at Wheaton Academy - 12 years with the boys; 3 years with the girls.

Soccer has always been a part of Jeff Brooke's life and his ultimate passion for coaching is rooted in his relationships with players. Jeff values the development process and the life lessons that the game of soccer can teach each individual. His hope is to help each player better understand how soccer can help launch student athletes. Sessions will include skill development, fun activities, and an opportunity to improve as a player.

Three, one hour private lessons or...

also open as group lessons if a few families want to go in together.

Lesson times will be decided in partnership with Coach Brooke.

Priceless!

Come play tennis with Miss Dibble and Mrs. Feyerer!

Did you know that Miss Dibble and Mrs. Feyerer were former college tennis stars?!

Your child and friends can enjoy two hours of fun, tennis, music, games, and a tennis themed treat with these former collegiate athletes. Just bring a racquet, a water bottle, and some energy!

This item can be for students of any age, in a group of 6-8 students. Due to the changing weather, this event will take place outdoors in the spring.

Priceless!

Come play with the animals - there are lots to choose from!

Mrs. King and her family have 8 horses on their farm, including Axle their Clydesdale!

Come meet new horses - a 2 yr. old Palamino named Sandy and a young colt named Fresco and a donkey, named Rex!

You and a friend can meet them all! Go for a ride on Tina and give Duke, the paint horse, a bath.

You will also collect eggs, hold some chickens, and visit the quail pen.

There are 3 friendly dogs just waiting to play with you!

A meal is included. You can decide if you would like to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner with the King family!

A Priceless opportunity!

Meet Mrs. Olsen at Wheaton College for a fun scavenger hunt! Look for clues around campus and who knows what mysterious things you will discover! Maybe even a mastodon!

The hunt will end with ice cream in the Todd M. Beamer Student Center!

Limited to 6 students

Date to be arranged for Summer 2023

Priceless opportunity!

Rocket into the future with Mrs. Lauriat and Mrs. Todd's Ridiculous Rockets and Robots.

Join them on a Saturday in March or April from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This one-day Ridiculous Rockets and Robots Adventure will be filled with building and launching their own Estes Rocket. Students will get to choose the rockets they want to build and launch. The rocket choices are Crossfire, Star Hopper, Green Eggs, Baby Bertha, Terra GLM, Double Ringer, Ghost Chaser, or Xtreme. Each student will build their own rocket and will launch it at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

Students will also get to complete challenges with the Dash Robots using the Launcher System.

This event is for four to five students, 6th grade or older.

Priceless opportunity!

A very favorite item with students, and Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Vander Klok are offering it again this year!

Two students are invited to take the driver's seat at the WCGS front desk during the busy and exciting hours of the school day alongside Mrs. Vander Klok and Mrs. McDonald.

This is the most important job in any school because you are the welcoming face of the school! It's important to know WHO everyone is and WHERE everything is! You must answer questions and know so many things.

The first task will be to create official photo ID badges to wear for the day. While there is no such thing as a typical day, some tasks will include greeting students and visitors, writing tardy passes, tracking attendance, sorting and delivering mail, transferring phone calls, and creating an official "Staff Memo".

Students will have the opportunity to use the walkie-talkie radios, to navigate the security cameras, and to make announcements over the loud speakers. They will learn the secret to unlocking the front door for visitors and the back door for vendors!

This experience will include a special drink or treat to enjoy.

Limited to 2 students.

(We will work with the teachers to create an appropriate schedule for the day. Students will be in the office during the "busy times", and will spend some time in class so as not to miss any important lessons or exams.)

Priceless!

Spend an afternoon in the library and learn the duties of the Librarian!

• Learn to check books in and out, help do checkout for that day's classes
• Learn to process a new book
• Learn how to repair a book
• Learn how to re-shelve books
• Assist Mrs. Brown in teaching activities
• Lunch with the Librarians!... Invite a friend and enjoy lunch provided from Culver's or Chick-fil-A!

Optional depending on age:

• Read aloud to a younger grade level

Enjoy the pictures of last year's happy winner!

Priceless opportunity!

Hey junior high girls! What could be more fun than a "Christmas Movie night with Mrs. Fernandes, Miss Garrett, and Mrs. Mittlestaedt?!"

Put on your coziest Christmas jammies, grab 5 of your friends, and head to Mrs. Fernandes' house for some movie night fun!

We will enjoy a Christmas movie, cookies, hot cocoa, and other festive treats (Bonus: Mr. Fernandes will be your butler for the night)! We can't wait to see you there!

This event will take place before Christmas break commences.

You won't want to miss this opportunity...

it's Priceless!

Bring your family or invite up to four friends to bowl with Mrs. Heidelman at Fox Bowl!

Priceless opportunity!

Team up with Miss Garrett, Mrs. Jasper and Mrs. Lauriat for Eventure Gals Archery Tag

The "Sweet Three Gals" and a group of 12 girls will meet here at WCGS for an incredible time of Archery Tag and snacks!

Note - Participants must be 6th grade or older.

Hosted and guided by school parents and Takedown Eventure owners, Jason and Kristy Amato

Valued at $1500

Do your kids "rat-a-tat-tat" wherever they're at?

Do they hit, shake, or ping just any 'ole thing?

Then don't delay! Place your bid right away!

For a night of percussion will provide much discussion!

Join Mrs. Lamb for a musical outing to hear the Wheaton College Percussion Ensemble on Monday night, November 14th.

This fun outing is for a party of 3 or 4, K-4th grade students, complete with desserts and a backstage tour!

Once this event is yours, all details will be secured. Mrs. Lamb who will call you and be sure to confer!

As some of you know, Mr. Johnson loves gardening! From planting garlic and tulips in the fall with his 6th grade students at school to harvesting rhubarb, strawberries, blackberries, and a variety of veggies through the spring and summer at his house, the Johnson household loves to be in God's creation!

Join the Johnson family next spring or summer for a few hours of harvesting and planting whatever crops are in season. Join us for an outside meal with some of the items that we have harvested!

Maximum number of people--6. Have the family come or join students from different families for a time of planting, eating and hanging out with the Johnsons! You are guaranteed to have fun with this family!!

Priceless!

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at Egg Harbor with Mrs. Brooke and 2-3 friends, and then head over to the WCGS art room for some personalized instruction time on the potter's wheel!

Students will get to create a few original pieces to keep, as well as set up an additional time to glaze them to their liking.

Limited to Jr. High students and older. Adults are welcome to bid too!

Priceless!

Join Mr. Koslosky, Mr. Linstedt (and maybe a couple of other Jr. High teachers!) for an exciting game of paintball, followed by pizza!

You and 14 friends will gather with Mr. Koslosky on a date to be arranged with Mr. K.

*Students must be Jr High age or older.

Mrs. Macaluso, affectionally known as the
"Dog Whisperer" by her family and friends,
is offering a 7-day, 6-night dog get-away
to her home in Wheaton.

Pampering & care amenities include:
-Meeting your dog's specific daily needs and habits

-A safe, cozy, loving environment

-Fenced yard and lounging deck

-Regular exercise through play and walks

-Practice in repetition and consistency of --walking, heeling, stopping, and sitting

-Socialization with other dogs if appropriate and requested

-Reinforcing good behaviors with rewards

-Cuddling, belly rubs, and ear scratching massages

This dog vacation is for one week only of 7 consecutive days within the month of June 2023 or July 2023. Dates will be arranged based on Mrs.Macaluso's availability. The dog's personal items, (i.e., leash, bed, toys, bowls, medication, treats, food, etc.) and transportation to and from Mrs. Macaluso's home is the responsibility of the dog owner. Owner must confirm the dog is healthy and fully vaccinated along with veterinary contact information. Mrs. Macaluso reserves the right to determine if the dog is a "best fit" for a stay.

Southern Hills is sure to be on the bucket list for avid golfers!

Best known for its Championship Golf Course, which is recognized among the top 100 courses in the world, Southern Hill has been host to 17 Championships since 1945, including five PGA Championships - the most recent one this past May.

You and two of your friends will join Joe Selvaggio for a day of golf on a date to be determined.

*Travel to Tulsa and accommodations are not included.

Four tickets for the Nov. 13 game against the Detroit Lions. Great seats are in the United Club section of the stadium.

Section 207, Row 4, seats 7-10.

Included is a parking pass in the north garage which is attached to the stadium.

Valued at $1500

Sure to be an exciting game!

On December 5, the Chicago Bears will play the Green Bay Packers.

Two Great Seats!

Seats 1 and 2 in Section 333

Value - $400

Gentlemen, here is your chance to golf at Black Sheep Golf Course!

Located in the Chicago western suburb of Sugar Grove, IL., Black Sheep was designed in keeping with such classic inland links courses as Shinnecock Hills, Prairie Dunes and Sand Hills. The concept for Black Sheep was developed by a small group of golfers in the fall of 1999. The intention was to build an exceptional golf course for players of all abilities to enjoy in an unpretentious casual atmosphere of comradery amongst friends and fellow members centered around the traditions of the game of golf.

Threesome to golf with Tim on date to be determined.

Gentlemen, here is 2nd chance to golf at Black Sheep Golf Course!

Located in the Chicago western suburb of Sugar Grove, IL., Black Sheep was designed in keeping with such classic inland links courses as Shinnecock Hills, Prairie Dunes and Sand Hills. The concept for Black Sheep was developed by a small group of golfers in the fall of 1999. The intention was to build an exceptional golf course for players of all abilities to enjoy in an unpretentious casual atmosphere of comradery amongst friends and fellow members centered around the traditions of the game of golf.

Threesome to golf with Tim on date to be determined.

Does the idea of food growing inspire you, but you don't know where to start? The GardenWorks Project, a local nonprofit in the region, builds food gardens that can produce a minimum of 100 lbs. of produce in one season.

Start your food growing journey next spring with a GardenWorks Project raised bed garden personally installed in your home by "Farmers" Jeannie and Nate Iseman. Valued at $500, you'll receive the following:

• Cedar raised bed frame installed at your home in May
• Filled with organic soil and compost
• Organic seeds and seedlings of your choosing
• Ongoing coaching and technical assistance throughout the year

Everything is included, except the water!

Sure to be an exciting game with great seats and a parking pass too!

Wednesday, December 14th - 6:30pm

• 4 seats, Section 203 (Club Level)
• Includes Parking Pass in Suites Lot

Value: $510

302 Wheaton restaurant will come to your home to prepare dinner for 30 people!

You and your 29 guests will enjoy fresh burgers and fries in the comfort of your own backyard!

Contact Eric to coordinate date and time.

Valued @ $600

We are so pleased to offer a weekend getaway again in this beautiful home in Door County!

This beautiful home is located in the charming village of Ephraim, overlooking Eagle Harbor on Green Bay. It is within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, marina and shopping. With 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, and ability to sleep 14, in addition to two cribs and one toddler bed (so a total of 17 if there are little ones) you can bring the whole family!

Door County has 300 miles of shoreline and thousands of acres of orchards. Enjoy art galleries, devour delicious cherry pie, sample local specialties, splash in the lake or paddle along the bluffs, stroll through five state parks, or tour 11 historic lighthouses.

Spend a weekend in May when restaurants and shops are open. Fall is especially beautiful and prime time in Door County with festivals through October!

Value $1,000 for 2 nights, Bids $1200 and over for 3 nights.

You and up to 9 friends are invited to Fox Bowl to enjoy a bowling party! Just pick a date, get your friends fired up and get ready to party!

10 bowlers, 2 games and shoe rental included.

Valued at $140

Exclusive opportunity to visit the 1,200 acre outdoors paradise at I90 and Rt 25.

Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation is an outdoors family paradise offering fishing, sporting clays, bird watching, hunting, aquaponics, fish hatchery, overnight suites, clubhouse dining and of course Sporting Clays!

This certificate is for Four (4) guests to schedule lunch and a round of sporting clays. The experience can be for an interested first time family with children, two sporting clays couples or an expert competition. Your host has been entrenched in McGraw for over 35 years and will seek to make your experience customized and personal for you.

Since some families may want room for up to 6 (six) that can be accommodated and recommend making an additional generous donation to WCGS on the honor system or amongst these bids.

The value for this exclusive access is estimated at $750 face value however is not accessible without a private members personal hospitality. At least a $250 additional donation is recommended if 6 guests are preferred.

For your visit, you'll be hosted by Luke Slawek. Luke is a McGraw competitive shooter, invitational winner and lifetime McGraw advocate.

The game clays facilities are available Wednesday - Sunday all year.

Medinah Country Club" offers three world renowned golf courses.

Although Course 3 is going through a major renovation as it gets ready for the Presidents Cup in 2026, your round on Course 1 or 2 will present quite a challenge and awesome experience for you and 2 guests (accompanied by donor) with caddies and lunch included.

If you ask Henry or Hayden Engeltjes where to get the best brisket, they'd say our house!

Your family is invited to the Engeltjes home for a delicious brisket dinner and homemade dessert! Yummm!

For 6-8 people.

Meadowgate Farm is actually a beautiful large home in the country that is being offered for the fourth year!

This spacious country home is located just two hours northwest of Chicago in Orangeville, Illinois. It was designed to accommodate a large family for a reunion or just a weekend or... week long getaway!

The house was built in 2008. It has nine bedrooms including an eight-bed children's bunkroom and sleeps a total number of 25 people (in beds). Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The main level has a modern kitchen with adjoining eating area, a great room with large dining table, and a study. The walkout lower level contains a children's playroom; combination family room/game room; and a soda bar and den area.

The house is situated in a fifty-acre, rural setting surrounded by wooded areas and farmland. There is space to roam in the summertime, a sledding hill on the property for a snowy winter weekend, snowmobile trails running alongside the property (snowmobiles not included) and a zipline for those that want a quick thrill and a recently added area with three hammocks and a swing. Activities enjoyed by families...soccer games, volleyball games, slip and slide in the summertime down the hill, family olympics, bike riding (the Jane Adams trail is adjacent to the property), pool table, ping- pong, shuffleboard, etc. Endless games as well! There is wi-fi, TV and all of that too. :)

The peacefulness of the country, combined with brilliant stars and an outdoor fire pit, guarantee quality fellowship time!

All holidays and holiday weekends are excluded.

Valued at $500 per night.

Stay for a weekend or up to 7 days!

Plan a date night with a two tickets for any performance to Wheaton Drama for the 2022-2023 upcoming season!

Great shows coming up including:

• A Christmas Carol
• Sister Act
• Holmes and Watson
• Shadowlands

...and more!

Plenty of free street and multi-level garage parking.

Valued at $50

The String Academy of Chicago is offering three private thirty minute violin lessons. Located in Glen Ellyn, the String Academy was founded in 2004 by Steven and Kelly Sjobring. Faculty at the String Academy have been connected to WCGS for a number of years.

Faculty include WCGS school mom, Katie Abernethy who has a B.M. and M.M in Violin Performance from DePaul University and has been teaching since 2014. Other expert teachers at the String Academy include Paige Wunrow, Ruth Mudge and Kyungwhee Choi.

Value: $105

https://stringac.com

St. Charles Country Club is situated amid 140 acres of magnificent rolling hills and home to immaculately manicured greens.

Its championship 18-hole course measures 6,926 from the back and 5,551 from the forward tees. SCCC is a full-service golf facility with a pro shop, men's and women's locker rooms, a driving range, putting green and a friendly staff of teaching professionals who offer expert instruction. They also offer a unique and enjoyable Quarry course, built on a former sand and gravel quarry, with native vegetation and elevation changes that are unique among other courses in the area.

The championship course has hosted a U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier, won by professional golfer Steve Stricker and, more recently, the 86th Illinois State Amateur Championship.

The certificate entitles recipient to a round of golf for four players and includes carts, Forecaddy, lunch, and drinks.

Date and time to be arranged per certificate.

Bible history comes to life at the Creation Museum!

This family-friendly and state-of-the-art attraction is just about a 5 hour drive, so it makes a nice and quick weekend trip for the family. Venture through biblical history, and enjoy stunning exhibits, dinosaur bones, fossils, botanical gardens, a planetarium, zoo, zip line adventure course, and much more!

2 admission tickets are good until 8/12/2023!

Donated By The Creation Museum

Valued @ $90

Jorge Cabrera is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in:

• Prenatal massage
• DT
• Myofascial
• Sports massage
• Advanced Cupping-ICTA
• Thai Ashiatsu

Schedule your appointment for an in-home massage!

Four 90min sessions or

Six 60min sessions

$780 value

Ever wanted to take an archery class? This is your chance to bid on a lesson for two people - Husband/Wife, Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Mother/Son, or any other combination. What a wonderful way to spend quality time together!

Archery is safe, fun, and easy to learn for all ages, genders, and abilities. Chicago Archery prides itself on providing people the opportunity to learn proper archery marksman techniques, range safety and equipment maintenance in an environment that is friendly and fosters focus, self-confidence, discipline, respect, and team building.

Chicago Archery prides itself on effectively introducing people to the sport of archery. Archery class is a sport that anyone can enjoy and CA has trained archers as young as 6 and as old as 90! They always have a certified NFAA/USA Archery Instructor on staff, so whether you're a beginner or intermediate archer CA's respectful and friendly staff can help! Chicago Archery is located in Woodale.

Valued At $70

This is your chance to bid on an archery lesson for two people - Husband/Wife, (great date night!) Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Mother/Son, or any other combination. What a wonderful way to spend quality time together!

Archery is safe, fun, and easy to learn for all ages, genders, and abilities. Chicago Archery prides itself on providing people the opportunity to learn proper archery marksman techniques, range safety and equipment maintenance in an environment that is friendly and fosters focus, self-confidence, discipline, respect, and team building.

Chicago Archery prides itself on effectively introducing people to the sport of archery. Archery class is a sport that anyone can enjoy and CA has trained archers as young as 6 and as old as 90! They always have a certified NFAA/USA Archery Instructor on staff, so whether you're a beginner or intermediate archer CA's respectful and friendly staff can help! Chicago Archery is located in Woodale.

Valued At $70

Jeans & A Cute Top Shop is the solution for women who don't want to look ridiculous trying to dress like their daughters but also refuse to settle for shapeless lounge wear. Owner, Jill Card, hand selects every item in the store, going to trade shows looking for style over trend and finding affordable, beautiful clothes that work for all women, not just size 0 models.

Jeans & a Cute Top Shop offers a private shopping party for you and a small group of friends for 2 hours that includes:

Wine and light bites
20% off of ALL purchases during party
Styling Assistance
Custom party invite provided
$30 store credit for Party Hostess
Schedule at Wheaton or St. Charles store
Masks are encouraged
Enjoy the box of Fannie May Chocolates for dessert!

$80 value

With an ever-changing entertainment industry, families are looking for options they can enjoy together.

Overshadowed provides a clean and fun theater experience that the whole family can enjoy. Performing family friendly entertainment in Medinah, Illinois.

See photos for upcoming shows!

Four tickets valued at $90

Looking to prepare for a golf trip or need a fun winter activity for the family? Enjoy a visit to a private golf simulator in a WCGS family's West Chicago home.

You and up to 9 others can spend 3 hours with a Foresight golf simulator on a driving range or play 18 holes with many realistic courses to choose from!

When you need a break from golf, switch over to the soccer simulator, play video games, or enjoy ping pong in the basement. Pizza, snacks and drinks are provided to make it a great time for your family and/or friends!

Priceless!

Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or employees for a great time of Archery Tag.(Think Dodgeball, but with bows & arrows!)

Perfect for:

-Birthday Parties
-Picnics
-Youth Groups
-Couples or Small Group events
-Corporate event

Hosted, set-up, and guided by school parents and Takedown Eventure owners, Jason and Kristy Amato.

Includes:

-2 hours of archery tag
-10 minutes of "Archery 101" to learn the fundamentals of shooting a bow
-5 minute games w/ teams of 5

For up to 20 Jr. High students and/or adults.

A great way to reduce stress and have fun!

Valued at $1,500