School Day Off Bartlett IL: Nov 2–3 Plans
School is out today and tomorrow, and the Park District plans for exactly that: a full-day nature camp, a special open swim, and an afternoon of basketball — all in Bartlett, all on the U-46 days off.
By Bartlett Guide · Published November 2, 2026
A school day off in Bartlett IL does not have to mean a day of screens. Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3 are U-46 days off, and the Bartlett Park District runs a small, reliable playbook for days like these: Day Off Nature Camp for grades 1–6, a U-46 Days Off open swim at Splash Central, and School Day Off open gym for grades 3–12. Here is each option — plus the next day-off dates later this month, while there is still time to register for those.
School day off in Bartlett IL, all day: Nature Camp, Nov. 2–3
Day Off: Nature Camp — Monday, Nov. 2 & Tuesday, Nov. 3
The full-day option. Each day at Nature Camp is different — hiking, wildlife tracking, projects, experiments, campfire cooking, and survival skills, with a movie for downtime. It runs 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for grades 1–6 at the Bartlett Nature Center in James “Pate” Philip State Park. Dress for the weather; pack a lunch, snacks, and water.
The honest catch: registration closes one week before each camp date, so the deadline for these two days has passed. If your child is not already registered, check the registration page or call before counting on a spot — and treat the next session, Wednesday, November 25, as the actionable one: same camp, same $65, deadline Wednesday, November 18.
School day off swim: Splash Central opens the pool, 10:30–4
U-46 Days Off Open Swim — Splash Central, Nov. 2 & 3
Splash Central runs a special open swim on U-46 days off, and November 2 and 3 are on its published list: 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. both days. It stacks neatly with the afternoon open gym below — swim in the morning, basketball after lunch, both at the same address. One rule the pool states plainly: every patron pays the daily admission, whether they are swimming or just watching from the deck.
The same U-46 Days Off swim returns November 25 and 27, then again over winter break, December 21–23 and 28–30. The district notes hours can change if U-46 uses make-up days, so a quick check of the Splash Central hours page before you head out is worth it.
School day off open gym: basketball, 1–5:30 p.m.
Youth School Day Off Basketball Open Gym — Nov. 2 & 3
For older kids, this is the easy yes: two to three courts reserved at the Bartlett Community Center gymnasium from 1 to 5:30 p.m., for shooting hoops and pickup games. Staff divide the courts by grade on busier days, and adults are not permitted to play — this gym time is just for the kids. Bring your own basketball. The school day off version also pops up on U-46 emergency closing days.
The quiet option: the library is open 9 to 9
Not every day off needs a program. The Bartlett Public Library District at 800 S. Bartlett Rd is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., so both days off come with full library hours — books, study space, and whatever is on that day's program calendar. Check the library's events calendar the morning of for storytimes and drop-ins, and see our Bartlett Public Library guide for cards, rooms, and borrowing basics. Parents get options too: our Bartlett events page lists a Beginner 2 line dance class at Hanover Township today at 1 p.m. and free Monday Night Trivia at Midway Sports Bar tonight at 7 p.m.
Next school day off dates in Bartlett IL: Nov. 25 & 27
Thanksgiving week is the next round, and this time you can get ahead of it. Nature Camp runs Wednesday, November 25 (register by November 18), and both the School Day Off open gym and the U-46 Days Off open swim run November 25 and 27. Winter break brings Nature Camp days December 21–23 and 28–30 at $65 a day, plus a Winter Break Camp at the Community Center on the same dates, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for grades K–6. Those dates pair with our Bartlett Park District winter registration guide and our things to do in Bartlett IL in November guide.
School day off Bartlett IL: quick questions
What is there to do on a school day off in Bartlett IL?
On Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3, the Park District runs Day Off Nature Camp (9 a.m.–3 p.m., grades 1–6, $65), a U-46 Days Off open swim at Splash Central (10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.), and School Day Off basketball open gym (1–5:30 p.m., grades 3–12). The public library at 800 S. Bartlett Rd is open 9 a.m.–9 p.m. both days.
Can I still register for Nature Camp on Nov. 2 or 3?
Registration for Day Off Nature Camp closes one week before each camp date, so the Nov. 2–3 deadline has passed — check the Park District registration page or call the district about any remaining spots before heading out. The next session is Wednesday, November 25, and its registration deadline is Wednesday, November 18.
When is open gym on a school day off in Bartlett?
Youth School Day Off Basketball Open Gym runs 1–5:30 p.m. on November 2, 3, 25, and 27 at the BCC Gymnasium, 700 S. Bartlett Rd, for grades 3–12. Bring your own basketball; adults may not participate. The regular open gym season runs November 1–December 20, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Does Splash Central have open swim on U-46 days off?
Yes — Splash Central lists a U-46 Days Off Open Swim, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., on November 2, 3, 25, and 27, and again December 21–23 and 28–30. All patrons pay the daily admission, whether or not they swim.
What are the next school day off dates in Bartlett in 2026?
After November 2–3, the Park District's day-off programs return Wednesday, November 25 and Friday, November 27 (open gym and open swim; Nature Camp on the 25th only), then run through winter break, December 21–23 and 28–30.
Sources & verification. Details verified November 2, 2026 against organizer listings; hours and prices change — confirm before heading out.
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