Will Cook County News

By Claude Martinez . Update 8/12/24 at 7:24 P.M.

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is hosting a charity golf invitational at the Hickory Hills Country Club on Thursday, August 15. 

The board secretary for The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, Ian Chafee, spoke about the facility at 5100 Museum Drive. He said, “We are aligned with the state standards for education, and Our sweet spot is kids eight and under.” He added, “We focus mostly on little guys zero to three. It is a place where they can play with their parents and learn to socialize.”

As a non-profit, all proceeds will return to The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, which has 23 exhibits. Some funds will be put towards their travel 9/11 exhibit called We the People. This exhibit, which features a couple of World Trade Center beams that traveled to Northern Michigan, will be in Ottawa, IL, in a few weeks. The exhibit provides a unique opportunity for children and families to learn about and reflect on the events of 9/11. “We’re trying to raise some money for the exhibit’s transportation, insurance, and trailer,” Chafee added, “There are also going to be general operating expenses too, but mostly the proceeds will go to exhibits.”

Picture a day filled with camaraderie, fun, and the satisfaction of supporting a good cause. The charity golf invitational check-in is at noon, and the shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m. For just $125 per player or $450 for a foursome, ($50 Dinner Only) you’ll enjoy 18 holes of golf, a delightful dinner, and the chance to win exciting raffle baskets. But this is not just a golf event. It’s a unique opportunity to make a difference while experiencing a day filled with fun and togetherness.

As a parent of two (22 & 18), Chafee took his oldest daughter to the museum at six months old, and within six months, he became a volunteer. “Having a place to go, especially in Chicago during the winter, is hard to find a reasonably priced place to take your kids. Even if you don’t have a membership, it costs around $20 for two of you to get in.” Chafee continued about the benefits for families. “It’s one thing to take your kids to the park and watch them. In a children’s museum, you’re there with them. I think that’s important for kids; the parents and grandparents can interact directly with the kid. You’re also learning about your kid while they are learning.”

To get your tickets please visit The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn’s link here.

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