Patch Passport: Kid-Friendly Fun in Buffalo Grove

It’s summertime, and the kids are restless. Take advantage of your time together and take them out for some kid-friendly fun. Check one of these hot spots in Buffalo Grove to start your summer adventure.

Let the kids burn off some energy at , which features giant inflatable structures that include giant slides, obstacle courses and plenty of room to bounce.

Some favorites include Disney-themed bounce houses and an 18-foot-tall inflatable fire truck.

Jump!Zone is located at 1465 Busch Parkway. Open play times and prices vary by day. Check its website for details.

If you need a short break from the kids, swing by , which offers weekday drop-off programs for kids ages 3 to 7, in addition to more structured classes for preschoolers through third-graders.

The facility, at 1425 Busch Parkway, focuses on education as well as fun; it includes a 1950s-style ice cream shop with a child-sized counter and jukebox.

For more information, visit www.theclubforkids.net.

For some outdoor family fun, head over to the Buffalo Grove Park District’s , a splash park right up the little ones’ alley, or the newly reopened , which now features a waterslide.