DANK Haus German American Cultural Center

German Cultural Center in Lincoln Square

DANK Haus is Chicagoland's German-American cultural hub in historic Lincoln Square, running one of the deepest German-for-kids programs in the region. It's a non-profit 501(c)3 covering ages from 6 months through high school graduation, with heritage and immersion tracks under one roof.

Programs for Kids & Teens

• Kinderschule weekday preschool and kindergarten (Mo–Fr, full or half day)
• Saturday Heritage School for ages 6 months through 18 years
• Parent–Tot Group every Tuesday 10am for children up to 4
• Summer Camps split into Kreative Kinder (ages 3–9) and Theater Kinder (ages 10–14)
• Deutsche Sprachdiplom II exam prep for advanced teens (ages 14–18)

What's Included

• Full German immersion curriculum on weekdays
• Native and heritage-speaker instructors
• In-person at the Lincoln Square campus plus online option for advanced students
• Cultural programming — art gallery and museum on site
• Monthly Open Haus days for visiting families

Experience

Best fit for families with German heritage or a serious interest in bilingualism — the age span and exam prep mean one child can grow through the program from toddler class to Goethe-equivalent certification.