Bobby Locke played European professional basketball for three years
and received all-star MVP for the entire league. At the collegiate
level, he played for the UIC Flames, was team MVP and one of the top
ten scorers in the NCAA. Bobby is currently the head varsity boys
basketball coach at Evanston High School. He is known to bring
patience and commitment to children, as he has dedicated his career
to working with aspiring hoopsters.

Chess Wizards

Chess Wizards was founded in August 2002 when a group of dedicated
and enthusiastic people decided to change the culture of chess in
Chicago. Our teachers include internationally recognized chess
players and trained education professionals who will cater to all of
your child's needs. We look forward to seeing your wizards at our
chess classes, tournaments and camps!


Amy M. Ewaldt-Doseck

Amy has had the privilege of teaching children's arts programs for
seven years, and is a full-time program coordinator at the Menomonee
Club. She has developed programs of her own in theatre, dance, fine
arts and literature, and has worked in both public and private
schools with children ages 3 through 14. She has extensive experience
both onstage and off, and loves sharing this with her students!

The House Theatre

The House is an ensemble of multi-talented artists who work together
to create new works of popular theatre. In The House, theater, music,
dance, magic, and spectacle combine to inspire imagination, breaking
down the barriers between actors and audience, uniting the two in the
joy of storytelling.

Grand Master Kidd

Master Kidd holds a seventh degree black belt and is the highest
ranked non-Korean martial artist in Illinois. He brings over 20 years
of teaching experience to
the Club.

Nani Murphy

Once again, Nani Murphy brings her many talents to the Menomonee
Club. In addition to her own work as an artist, Nani teaches a wide
variety of classes in and around Old Town ranging from paper arts to
cooking!

Thodos Dance Chicago

The Menomonee Club is fortunate to be partnered
with Thodos Dance Chicago, a renowned Chicago-based dance company. In
our summer session, students will have the opportunity to learn from
real company dancers!

Windy City Fencing

Windy City Fencing brings experience from across the globe. Tsanko
Hantov has coached fencing for more than seven years, and has
extensive experience training fencers at all levels. Tsanko has
competed at many levels, including the Olympics! Under his
instruction, Menomonee students have participated and placed in
numerous competitions.

Sensei Brett Wolf

Brett is a former national champion with over 20
years of experience. Under Brett's leadership, The Menomonee Judo
Program has produced regional, national, and international champions!

J.B. Schuck

J.B. has been a fixture around the Club for over 8 years. He played
college baseball and football at Wittenberg University and was
awarded All-Sectional and All-Conference in baseball and football in
high school. He also has experience as an umpire in
little league and various adult leagues around Chicago.

Kelly Smith

Kelly was an All-State in Football and American Legion All-State in
baseball during his high school years.
He was also a 4-year Letterman and was awarded
All-Conference as a pitcher his sophomore, junior and senior years at
Wabash College. Kelly has been working with youth programs for over
12 years and has been involved with Menomonee programs since 2001.