Interactive Learning Installations
Early Learning Trails
Outdoor and indoor installations—including Early Learning Trails, Sensory Paths, and Motivational Messages—that spark movement, learning, and joy for children and families.
Volunteers take part in painting and revitalizing Early Learning Trails, installing Sensory Paths, and placing Motivational Messages. Thanks to the generosity of our corporate and community partners, local youth have access to dozens of these trails, paths, and uplifting messages.
Early Learning Trails are publicly accessible outdoor learning games designed to develop children’s academic readiness and encourage active movement and play. The brightly painted trails marked by numbers, letters and shapes help children develop social, cognitive, and kinesthetic skills in a fun and safe space.
Locations
Carman-Buckner Elementary School
520 Helmholz Street, Waukegan
Child Development Center
2041 N Orchard Lane, Round Lake Beach
Clearview Elementary School
1700 Delaware Road, Waukegan
East Elementary School
2913 Elim Avenue, Zion
Elmwood Elementary
3025 Ezra Avenue, Zion
Glen Flora Elementary School
1110 Chestnut Street, Waukegan
Glenwood Elementary School
2500 Northmoor Avenue, Waukegan
Greenwood Elementary School
1919 North Avenue, Waukegan
H.R. McCall Elementary School
3215 North Mcaree Road, Waukegan
Hyde Park Elementary
1525 Hyde Park Avenue, Waukegan
John S. Clark Elementary School
601 Blanchard Road, Waukegan
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
800 South Elmwood Avenue, Waukegan
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago
North School
410 Franklin St, Waukegan
Oak Crest School
38550 N Lewis Avenue, Beach Park
Oakdale School
2230 N McAree Road, Beach Park
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
1421 Ardmore Drive, Round Lake Beach
Spaulding School
2000 Belle Plaine Avenue, Gurnee
Washington Elementary School
110 S. Orchard Avenue, Waukegan
West Elementary School
2412 Jethro Avenue, Zion
Whittier Elementary School
901 North Lewis Avenue, Waukegan
Zion Public Library
2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion
Sensory Paths
Sensory Paths are colorful and engaging pathways used by children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. These indoor paths are a great tool to help children develop motor skills, self-regulation, balance, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness in a playful, safe space.
Locations
Beach School
1421 Ardmore Drive, Round Lake Beach
Clearview Elementary School
1700 Delaware Road, Waukegan
East Elementary School
2913 Elim Avenue, Zion
Glen Flora Elementary School
1110 Chestnut Street, Waukegan
Glenwood Elementary School
2500 Northmoor Avenue, Waukegan
Greenwood Elementary School
1919 North Avenue, Waukegan
H.R. McCall Elementary School
3215 North McAcree Road, Waukegan
Howe Elementary School
10271 West Beach Road, Beach Park
Hyde Park Elementary
John S. Clark Elementary School
John R. Lewis Middle School
600 S. Lewis Ave, Waukegan
John S. Clark Elementary School
601 Blanchard Road, Waukegan
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
800 South Elmwood Avenue, Waukegan
North Elementary School
410 Franklin Street, Waukegan
Oak Crest Elementary
38550 N. Lewis Ave, Beach Park
Village Elementary School
880 West Nippersink Road, Waukegan
Washington School
110 S. Orchard Ave, Waukegan
WPS #60 Welcome Center
742 W. Greenwood, Waukegan
Motivational Messages
Motivational Messages are installed throughout schools and community spaces to offer words of encouragement and positivity. Designed to uplift young learners, these messages help boost confidence, promote kindness, and support emotional well-being.
Locations
Glen Flora School
1110 Chestnut St, Waukegan
Glenwood Elementary School
2500 Northmoor Avenue, Waukegan
Greenwood Elementary School
1919 North Avenue, Waukegan
H.R. McCall Elementary School
3215 North McAcree Road, Waukegan
Hyde Park Elementary
John S. Clark Elementary School
John R. Lewis Middle School
600 S. Lewis Ave, Waukegan
John S. Clark Elementary School
601 Blanchard Road, Waukegan
North Elementary School
410 Franklin Street, Waukegan
Washington School
110 S. Orchard Ave, Waukegan
Waukegan High School Washington Campus
1011 Washington Street, Waukegan
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