UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK OUT EVENTS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED WITH YOUR MILITARY CHILD AND FAMILY IN MIND
9th ANNUAL KIDS RANK BALL: YOUR ROADMAP HOME
April 11th, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
933 Skokie Blvd, Wilmette, Illinois, US, 60091​
The 2026 Kids Rank Ball: Your Roadmap Home is an in-person evening celebration that brings together families, supporters, and community partners to honor the journeys of military-connected children and families. Inspired by the Kids Rank HOME Campaign, the event reflects the many roads military families travel and the connections that help every place feel like home.
Guests will enjoy dinner, music, and dancing while sharing in a meaningful evening that highlights the impact of Kids Rank programs. The celebration also serves as an opportunity to support initiatives that help military-connected youth build connection, leadership, and community.
INAUGURAL KDS RANK MILITARY CHARITY GOLF OUTING
May 11th, 2026 | 11:00 AM PM - 7:00 PM
Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club
40 Shoreline Rd, Lake Barrington, IL 60010​
Join us for the inaugural Kids Rank HOME Golf Outing, a special day that brings together community members, businesses, and supporters in support of military-connected children. The day begins with a shotgun start at 11:00 AM and continues with a beautiful afternoon on the course at Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club.
Following the tournament, guests are invited to stay for dinner from 6:00–8:00 PM as we come together to celebrate and support the programs that help military children build connection, leadership skills, and a sense of community even through frequent moves and deployments. Whether you join us for golf, dinner, or both, your participation helps ensure that military kids always have a place that feels like home.
PAUSE, PAWS, AND PAINT!
May 2nd, 2026 | 10:30 AM PM - 12:30 PM
Forrestal Chapel
2630 Ohio Ave, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Join us for a relaxing Pause & Paint experience, a calming event designed to help you slow down, recharge, and reconnect. Guided by instructors from Art Impact, participants will be led through a mindful painting session that encourages creativity while promoting wellness and self-expression.
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As you create, enjoy the soothing presence of service dogs, along with refreshing juice, coffee, and light breakfast bites to start your day on a peaceful note. This experience is perfect for individuals and families looking to unwind, connect, and embrace a moment of calm together.
2026 STEAM SUMMER CAMP:
FULL STEAM AHEAD
May 2nd, 2026 | 10:30 AM PM - 12:30 PM
Forrestal Chapel
2630 Ohio Ave, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Get ready to dive into an unforgettable summer at Full STEAM Ahead, Kids Rank’s 2026 nautical-themed STEAM camp where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come to life through hands-on exploration. In partnership with Adelante Center, campers will journey below the surface through interactive experiments, creative challenges, and water-inspired activities that spark curiosity and imagination.
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Across two 2-week sessions, campers will collaborate to design and build their own cardboard model boats, learning real-world concepts like buoyancy, engineering, and structural design along the way. At the end of each session, select designs will be transformed into full-size boats and put to the test in an exciting Cardboard Regatta later in the summer.
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Whether your child is a first-time builder or an aspiring innovator, Full STEAM Ahead offers a fun, engaging environment where creativity meets problem-solving—and every camper can discover what they’re capable of.