Raising kids is tough. Raising polite, confident and well-behaved kids is even tougher. Luckily for us, there are experts nearby who are willing to help out! These local etiquette classes help kids learn the ins and outs of polite behavior, table manners, and more. Rather than focusing on a stuffy set of rules, a great etiquette teacher gives kids the tools they need to to move through social situations with confidence and poise.
Etiquette Classes for Kids in Chicagoland
Manners Matter (Batavia Park District)
September 12, 2024
Kids ages 7-12 learn manners for the classroom, table, and public spaces. Registration required.
Hilarious Holiday Party Communication Lab (Wheaton Park District)
November 6, 2024 through the Wheaton Park District
November 7, 2024 through the Gary Park District
November 9, 2024 through the Bartlett Park District
November 10, 2024 through the Arlington Heights Park District
Life coach Lisa Lombardi is leading a “practice lab” for kids ages 5-13. She’ll start by helping kids with tips for navigating sometimes-stressful holiday parties, then follow-up with a practice party where kids can test their techniques. Registration required.
Confidence with Etiquette
In addition to private lessons and parties, Confidence with Etiquette hosts baking and cooking classes with a splash of manners at through the Gorton Center in Lake Forest and the Winnetka Community House. See upcoming classes.
The Etiquette School of Chicago
Offers customized etiquette classes for groups of all ages. No brick-and-mortar location; clients must provide training site. Click “Classes” on their site to see upcoming classes.
Manners Matter
Lisa Geneser, Director: (312) 953-4515
lisa@mannersmatterllc.com
Customized classes for children, teens and anyone else interested in enhancing their etiquette skills socially and/or professionally. Also offers scout and badge programs.
Chameleon Academy of Communication and Civility
(312) 319-4040
info@chameleonacademycc.com
Offers individual and group etiquette classes, as well as communication classes for children, adolescents and adults.
Can’t find an etiquette class near you?
It seems as if etiquette classes are becoming trickier to find! If the above options don’t work for you, we have a couple of suggestions:
- For additional children’s etiquette classes in your area, contact your local park district. Some periodically offer manners or etiquette classes.
- Consider arranging a group of local kids via social media, reserving a community room and booking one of the organizations above.
Looking for other ways introduce your kids to culture? Check out our full guide to kids classes!
