Mall shopping, Sam's Club, and many food establishments are found in the Fox Valley Mall, about 10 miles east of IMSA along Rte. 59, south of I-88. RCs take students shopping on the weekends, and before major holidays and dances too. Switches, pulleys, motors, books, magnets, telescopes, etc. are for sale. Both Batavia and Geneva are very proud of their communities.
IMSA parents enjoy visiting both towns for their small, independent shops and restaurants.
Kane County Flea Market , 1st weekend of every month. Check local papers. Naperville has interesting antique stores and the like, mainly clustered on S. Washington and West Chicago Ave. Stroll the 3.1 mile riverwalk too. IMSA arranges many activities for students, so they can get off campus regularly.