October 19
Travel & Wonder
Listen to downloaded read-alongs or educational shows in the car. Spot trees, compare distances, and notice how the landscape changes. Settle in and explore the lodge.
Optional: tell a favorite travel moment at bedtime.
OAKBROOK WAY ACADEMY · OCTOBER 19–23, 2026
Our Great Wolf Lodge Adventure
A birthday adventure full of wonder, discovery, and memories.
No textbooks or packets. Just offline learning apps, a few favorite books, and time together.
Our entire school bag
Just apps, a few books & time together
Bring downloaded learning apps or offline videos, one or two favorite books per child, and optional digital journals. No AAR, math books, worksheets, printed packets, or craft supplies required.
Start the day
Open a Learning Path
Everything in one place
Our Adventure Kit
Open on a device; printing is optional and not needed for the trip.
No need to complete every page. Photos, conversation, and memories count as learning evidence.
Five days of discovery
Our Gentle Adventure Rhythm
Choose one little learning moment, then go have fun.October 20
Happy Birthday, Waylon!
Celebrate, splash, laugh, and make memories. Practice pool safety and kindness naturally during the day.
Birthday rule: no assignments or make-up work!
October 21
Waterpark Scientists
Which slide is faster? Where does water flow? Notice pushes, pulls, and splashes. Use real spending choices for a souvenir or arcade budget. Try a learning app if there's quiet time.
October 22
Community Explorers
Notice how the lodge uses space: play areas, shops, paths, rest areas, and quiet spaces. With Dad, talk for 20–25 minutes about how to make a park welcoming for everyone. Practice helpful self-talk during a real challenge.
Conversation only; formal Chalkie lessons can wait until home.
October 23
Memories & Homeward Bound
Choose a favorite photo or story from the week. On the drive home, name one thing learned about wolves, water, trees, money, or people. Finish with a favorite read-along.
One memory is enough for the portfolio.
Reading together on the road
Stories for the Journey
Enjoy 20 minutes of reading together each evening. Choose a favorite travel story or visit our Seussical Reading page for Dr. Seuss books and read-alongs.
Pack light, play big
Our Tiny Packing Checklist
Save offline before leaving home.Before We Go
At the Lodge
Bring Home
Formal Health, Social Studies, Discovery Workshop, and Community Quest PDFs remain available in the regular curriculum pages for later use; they are not trip packing requirements.
Rooted in Faith - Growing in Wisdom