At Gorton Center, we offer a wide range of classes for both youth and adults, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From art and yoga to acting and robotics, our diverse programs are designed to inspire and engage.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our calendar is filled with a variety of offerings, ensuring there’s always something to captivate your interest. Our commitment to quality means you’ll be learning from the best instructors in their fields.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s always something extraordinary waiting for you at Gorton Center. Join our vibrant community where every event is an opportunity to connect, get inspired, and learn. Come be a part of Gorton Center, where creativity and learning flourish together.

Gorton Center is a premier destination for outstanding cultural and performing arts experiences serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding region. As a proud nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to enriching our community through an array of exceptional events and programs.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our vibrant calendar is brimming with diverse offerings, ensuring there's always something to captivate and inspire you. From live music performances that resonate with your soul to comedy nights that leave you in stitches, we curate events to suit all tastes and interests. Our dedication to quality and community engagement means you can expect only the best in cultural entertainment.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s always something extraordinary waiting for you. Come be a part of our community, where every event is an opportunity to connect, enjoy, and be inspired.

Gorton Center will take and may use photos and videos from this event for its promotional purposes. Your attendance indicates your consent to the above.

*SAFETY TOWN CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your child’s Safety Town registration up to four weeks before the first day of camp. We are not able to give refunds for cancellations with less than four weeks notice. A 10 percent handling fee will be assessed for all cancellations. To cancel, please call 847-234-6060. If your child is unable to attend camp due to medical reasons, you may receive a refund (less the 10% processing fee) at any time prior to the start of camp by providing a doctor’s note. We are unable to refund for any missed days of camp.

*NO REPEAT CAMPERS: To ensure that many children in our community have the opportunity to go through camp between the ages of 5 and 7, once your child has graduated from Safety Town, they cannot attend camp again. Thank you for understanding.

*WAIT LIST POLICY: If Safety Town sells out, you can place your child on a waiting list from our website. If a spot should open up, we will contact families in the order they were placed on the waiting list.

Liability Waiver Form Agreement upon registration:

I acknowledge that participation in Gorton Center programs may involve some risk of physical injury due to the nature of the activities. In consideration for acceptance of these programs, I do hereby release, waive and forever discharge, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, my child or person for whom I am guardian, any and all claims, including but not limited to claims for damages and any attorney fees, arising in connection with Gorton Center programs, against the Gorton Center, the City of Lake Forest and their representatives, employees, independent contractors, agents or officials, directors, sponsors, or any officials of these programs. This release, waiver and discharge of claims includes, but is not limited to, any claims arising in connection with any transportation related to Gorton Center programs. I further represent that I/my child is
possessed of such mental and physical capacity to participate in these programs. I am aware that this waiver is valid for any program registrations received by the Gorton Center until a revised form is required.

I understand that participants may be videotaped or photographed during Gorton Center programs, activities and events. My photo, video and film likeness, and that of my child or ward, may be used by the program, activity and event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and/or their assigns for any legitimate purpose and I will hold the released parties harmless, on behalf of myself and my child or ward and the parents, guardians and others as outlined above, for such use. If the participant is a minor or otherwise legally incapacitated, the undersigned parent and natural guardian or legal guardian of the participant represents and warrants that he/she is the parent or natural guardian or legal guardian of the minor participant and that he/she possesses the authority to act in such capacity and does so act by signing this Liability Waiver Form. The undersigned further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Gorton Center, the City of Lake Forest and their representatives, employees, independent contractors, agents, officers, directors, sponsors, or any officials of these programs from all claims, liabilities and costs as may be imposed upon such parties because of any defect in, or lack of legal capacity to execute, this Liability Waiver Form. I have carefully read this Liability Waiver Form, understand its contents, and voluntarily agree to it by checking “yes” in the ticket purchase field.