Central Institute for the Deaf

Birth-Three Music and Movement
2025-09-13 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for this morning session at CID on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Parent educator Cole Renn will share an interactive fun time of music and movement specifically designed for children birth to age three and their families. We’ll have a time of music and movement, a snack and then play. Siblings are welcome. Contact Cole Renn for more information and to RSVP.

Young Alumni and Friends Club
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
A fun social event for former CID students/camp participants aged 5-12 years. Events, time and place will be shared via email.

Hearing from the Heart
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00
CID families meet periodically to learn about a variety of topics relevant to parenting a child with a hearing difference. Some topics are intentionally repeated annually to give you access to the newest information and/or because the information is relevant to the stage of life you’re navigating. Sessions are offered both in person and virtually so you can choose what works best for your family.
In-person sessions begin with a free dinner at 5pm followed by the topic of the evening at 5:30. Families can also RSVP to access free aftercare (3–5pm) for their ECC or primary CID student. Fun activities during aftercare and the evening’s childcare are supervised by CID staff and facilitated by graduate students.
The virtual option begins at 5:30. A link to join is provided when you RSVP. Our virtual option gives you the flexibility to participate remotely and the opportunity to invite others in your life who might enjoy the information.
Sessions end promptly at 7, allowing you ample time to finish your evening.

Birth-3 Music and Movement
2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:30
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of the month at CID! Parent educator Cole Renn will share an interactive fun time of music and movement specifically designed for children birth-3 and their families. Siblings are welcome to attend as well.
We’ll have a time of music and movement, a snack and then a time to play. Contact Cole Renn for more information and to RSVP.

CID House Gymgerbread Holiday Decorating (CID students only)
2025-12-02 11:00 - 11:30
CID HOUSES!!!
Throughout your child’s time at CID, you will receive information about “House events.” CID created Houses to build a stronger sense of community. Your child will be in the same House throughout their time with us.
Every single staff member and student is assigned to a House. Each House grouping is composed of a variety of student age-ranges and staff job types. We all get to know one another while participating in fun and engaging activities like crafts, relay races — and holiday decorating.

CID Scholastic Book Fair
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2025-12-16 17:00
You can purchase books online or in person at the CID Scholarship Book Fair.
In-person hours:

December 4 7:30-9am, 2:30-5pm
December 5 7:30am-5pm
December 6 9-11am

CID ECC / Primary Holiday Program — No Aftercare
2025-12-19 14:00 - 15:00
Join our early childhood center (ECC) and primary school children and staff at 2pm for a holiday program at CID. Cookies and hot chocolate after.
No aftercare is provided today.

Young Alumni and Friends Club
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00
A fun social event for former CID students/camp participants ages 5–12 years. Events, time and place are shared via email.

CID school and offices closed – Juneteenth
2026-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
CID school, extended school year, enrichment camp and offices are closed.
