Introduction to DAAC

The Danish American Athletic Club (DAAC) was founded by a group of Danish immigrants in 1922 and is patterned after similar organizations in Denmark.
The objectives for which the DAAC is originally formed is to act as a center for preserving and uphold Danish culture in America through maintaining classes in the Danish language, gymnastics, folk dance and other cultural subjects as required or needed for the purpose of strengthening the bonds between residents of Danish descent in America. The objective is also to further expand the cultural relations with other Scandinavian ethnic groups in the United States and to act as a source of information in academic studies of the cultural impact of Danish immigration to the United States of America. Any person interested in the "objectives" of the DAAC are eligible for membership, but must be sponsored by a member in good standing.

Club Activities

2024 / 2025 Movie Nights at the Danish Home
Usually the last Monday of the month
Starting again on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm.
Paddlewheel River Boat Adventure
Saturday, August 17, boarding at 5:30pm
Hosted by DAAC and Dania Society of Chicago.
Click here for Event Flyer
Click here for On-Line Registration
Golf Outing (Stonewall Orchard Golf Course)
Wednesday, September 25, starting at 12:00 noon.
Hosted by DAAC and the Danish Home of Chicago.
Click here for Event Flyer
Click here for Sponsor Form
Click here Pictures from the 2020 Golf Outing
Contact Dan Kjeldbjerg at (847) 949-6667
or email him at dan@pouls.com
The 44th Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin.
Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 10:30am
DAAC and other Danish organizations will be at the festival.
Click here for information
2024 General Business and Election Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00pm
Please come back later for information
Click here for Agenda
2024 Christmas Party
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:00pm
Click here for Flyer
Click here for Christmas Party Menu and Schedule
Click here Pictures from the 2022 Christmas Party
Click here for Directions to the Knights of Columbus
2024 Gløgg and æbleskive Party
Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm
Click here for Flyer
Click here for Directions to the Knights of Columbus
2025 Fastelavn's Party
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
Click here for Flyer
Click here for Information about Fastelavn
Click here Pictures from the 2024 Fastelavn Party
Click here for Directions to the Knights of Columbus
2025 General Business Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00pm
General Business meeting to discuss the future of the club.
Click here for Directions to the Knights of Columbus
2025 Spring Luncheon
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:30pm
Location to be determined Click here for Flyer
Click here for Information
Click here for directions to Al's Café & Creamery

Calendar / Membership

calendar calendar
Click here for our 2024 / 2025 Calendar of Events Click here for Membership Application For additional information call our President
Dan Kjeldbjerg at (847) 949-6667