Return to Portal to youth offerings databases. Schools Committee's Assets-Building idea. Promise Neighborhoods Programs. Search Institute program.
Schools, Education and Schools Committee home. About the Committee. Education/School Resources for parents, schools. University of Chicago school-building and supplement programs. Recreation Directory.

After School: Extra Curricular, In School, and Out-of-School Programs and Activities for school aged children and youth in the Hyde Park-Kenwood and nearby area

Presented by the Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference/Hyde Park Schools Committee and the HPKCC website, www.hydepark.org. Committee Chair Nancy Baum. hpkcc@aol.com

To index of this Afterschool page.
Visit a Report on the March 28, 2007 Schools Committee forum, After School Partners- from the April 2007 Conference Reporter- in the After School Providers Forum and follow up page. Includes providers with contacts.
Visit a Report on how the programs in this page can fit into a Assets/Promises-building area coalition (note that such is being built for other neighborhoods).

Visit Our simplified, printable alpha HPKCC Youth Programs Database in pdf: from http://www.hydepark.org/schools, which has links to other such databases. (Direct link: HPKCC Youth Programs Database). A major project of the HPKCC Schools Committee. See also in Assets Building Proposal, Promises Programs.

Parents- Find more! Education Resources page and our descriptive Schools and education providers Directory.
And to see and link to a study of what global assets or abilities youth need to acquire and conditions needed to achieve them-- and how many kids have or don't have these, visit Assets Building, Promises, and Education Resources page- click Search-Institute-Promises.

To a more complete description of the CPS After School/Office of Extended Learning Opportunities programs (separate page). And a new help: A new CPS guide to integrating the arts (including social studies and sciences) into the curriculum and creating full engagement with arts program providers was released as of October 23. It was announced at, inter alia, the HPKCC Schools Committee September 29 2009 Networking Dinner for Schools and LSCs. For details contact artseducation@cps.k12.il.us. It's called the "Chicago Guide for Teaching and Learning in the arts."
Get also Options for Knowledge annual guide and the annual High School Directory. (School applications for these schools and programs are due 3rd Friday in December)- contact the Office of Academic Enhancement, 773 553-2060, http://www.cpsoae.org.

Also highly recommended for finding programs and providers:


Project Exploration's (vitae below) "Discover Your Summer", with a host of nationwide camp, internship or jobs learning opportunities for youth: http://www.projectexploration.org.dys.htm.
And: Black Excel Chicago KidStart Summer Jobs at http://www.blackexcel.org;
http://www.GearUpChicago.org; cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/gearup/chicago/resources.
Read also about University of Chicago and alumni partnership in programs in area schools in our UC & Schools page.
South Side Parents (312 842-8936) http://www.southsideparents.org info@southsideparents.org. (Josephine Saunders, PO Box 16431), presents Afterschool and Summer Camp fairs, with
Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago (NPN) which finds ways to involve parents through volunteerism in schools and community. http://www.NPNparents.org.
Learn about the 40 assets (promises) kids have to acquire to be successful adults (Building Assets): http://www.search-institute.org. being implemented in some school clusters on the South Side, in emulation of the Harlem Kid's Zone/Promise Zone in NYC.

Visit for advice on children facing summer school or "not passing":http://pureparents.org/index.php?blog/show/Help_for_parents.

This page offers a Directory, broken down by type, of after school providers in the general area or otherwise available to youth living in greater Hyde Park-Kenwood or attending local schools, with a selection of providers outside. Most schools have internal after school programs (see school directory at conclusion of the document), although they often do not last beyond 3 or 4 pm. Here are some providers and opportunities in the larger community. It's intent is also to serve as a survey data of what is available or may be missing in terms of providing the assets, skills, promises youth need to acquire, and collectively to grow strong communities. Please note that this page will be always under construction and we would appreciate your sending updates additions or comments (hpkcc@aol.com). A printable simplified alpha spreadsheet of key providers, and smaller who wish to use our directory to get their word out, is in the HPKCC Youth Programs Database from http://www.hydepark.org/schools.

For those wishing to venture further afield, there are many venues and providers throughout the South Side. Most can be found hydepark.org’s Cultural and Arts Directory, Collaborers in the Community, Community Nonprofits, Community Resources, Good Neighbors/Volunteer Opportunities, Helpline, Schools, Parents and Educators' Resources, and Faith Communities directories.

Some special opportunities, notices

March 23, Tuesday, 7 pm. Reavis School and area-wide Enrichment and After school Fair. Reavis School, 834 E. 50th St.

March 29-April 2, Monday-Friday. Hooked On Drums camp, welcoming back Billy Nankouma Konate, African Master Drummer. Kids Spring Break Drum Camp March 29-April 2, 2010. LOCATION: Hooked On Drums Studio Room 211 in Kennicott Park, 4434 S. Lake Park Ave.

5-DAY DRUMMING CAMP:
Monday-Friday, March 29—April 2
All-day, 9 am to 5 pm (kids should bring lunch)
$150 (Sliding scale discounts available)

PLUS Kids will PERFORM with Billy Konate at a special event the weekend of April 3. Details to be announced.

Summer camp sign up is starting. For example, Ray signups all day Fridays in February 2010, including Early bird specials-- find out about. Spring camps also revving up- We Got Games at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.

Check with your school (and in this guide) how partnerships for social and health services or the teaching and implementation of technology-- coming more to HP and surrounding communities!! can blend in with afterschool or other asset and promises-building programs.

Summer Lab 2010 registration is open. 773 834-7788, http://summerlab.org.

Ray Elementary hosts a 2010 summer Camp managed by Children's Home + Aid of Chicago. Registration is open in February--see printable pdf flyer.

Want to learn to tap like Gregory Hines, design clothes like Coco Chanel or
take photographs like Ansel Adams? Or maybe you see yourself cutting
through the water like Michael Phelps, bringing images to life like Walt
Disney or dancing with the Jeffrey Ballet!
Ray Elementary is proud to offer a fun and educational selection of
activities for children ages Kindergarten through 6th grade this Summer!
Camp will take place June 21st- July 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday. An Early Bird special of $300 per child will be offered
through February 19th after which, the fee will be $350. Discounts are
available for multiple child families. Registration will take place every
Friday in February in room 21 3 at Ray Elementary from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sorry, we cannot accept checks.
Courses to be offered include, fashion design, circ-esteem, swimming,
animation, film, art, photography and dance!
For more information on last year's camp, please visit
http://raycommunityschools.cuipblogs.net/. If you have any questions,
please call 773-535-0970 ext. 61241.
Please note, registration fee of $25 not included in camp fee.
children's home + aid

Bret Harte TEAM school-based mentoring program for 4th-6th graders seeks more volunteer tutors. For information, call Melvina Coleman of Chicago Youth Centers-Elliott Donnelley, 773 268-3815, X 26 or melvina.coleman@chicagoyouthcenters.org.

Jazz Institute of Chicago. 410 S Michigan Ave, #943, Chicago, IL, 312 427-1676, Fax 312-427-1684. Jazz Institute of Chicago with Chicago Park District runs a summer program were youth work and young performers work with established musician to earn and perform throughout the city. 6-week program July 27-Sept. 5, culminating at Chicago Jazz Festival Labor Day weekend. Work with Willie Pickens, Pat Mallinger, Lorin Hohen. These 10 youth will be paid CPD employees. Call l312 427-1684 or dan@jazzinchicago.org.

Jazz Ambassadors Auditions

For the second straight year the Jazz Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Park District will run a youth summer program that pays young jazz musicians to learn from world class jazz musicians and perform throughout the city.

This 6 week program runs from July 27th through September 5th, with a number of concerts presented including a culminating performance at the Chicago Jazz Festival.

The students will work with Willie Pickens, Pat Mallinger, and Lorin Cohen over the course of 6 weeks, giving them a broad range of experience and input on their musicianship and ensemble work.

We are auditioning musicians to fill 10 seats, and the musicians will be paid employees of the Chicago Park District for the duration of the program.

Auditions for the JIC/CPD Summer Program will be held on Wednesday May 6th (but they were still advertising late May), from 5-8pm at the Fine Arts Building/410 S. Michigan Avenue/Room 838.

If you or any young person you know are interested in participating, please fill out below application and fax it to 312-427-1684, or copy the information into an email and send it to dan@jazzinchicago.org.

If you have any questions and to get downloadable description and application feel free to call Dan at 312-427-1676.

Wash and Read corner at Kimbark Laundromat in Kimbark Plaza on 53rd St., in which kids are read to and read while parents do the wash. Occasional except for 6/8 weeks in summer.

Youth-- and parents, and those seeking access to research on the culture, perceptions and needs of black youth- visit http://www.blackyouthproject.com. Lots of opportunities for youth to speak, create, learn, and interact.

Chicago Freedom School has re launched Communiversity, offering five courses this spring for youth and adult community members. These innovative courses offer opportunities to learn about the history social justice movements and moments in intergenerational settings. Please consider taking a class and/or forward to your networks...we need your support!
The brochure and the registration form can be downloaded at http://chicagofreedomschool.org/initiatives/education. Or for summer fellowships- http://chicagofreedomschool.org/initiatives/youth-leadership-development. Contact hilda@chicagofreedomschool.org, Do let me know if you have any questions. Mia Henry, Director, Chicago Freedom School, 719 S. State St, 3N Chicago, IL 60605, 312.435.1201, www.chicagofreedomschool.org/.
Summer Fellowships for freshmen-juniors- application due by May 1 yearly- contact hilda@chicagofreedomschool.org.

$10,000 in Camp Scholarships Available for Exceptional Kids


Please forward this information to anyone that you think could benefit from these scholarships!

Twenty (20) $500.00 camp scholarships for various 2009 camp programs to be awarded to children who demonstrate a love for sport, contribute to their communities and excel academically.

Winning Techniques Camp wants to reward 20 children from various communities with a $500 camp scholarship. A simple online nomination form is available at www.winningtechniques.com. If a child in your community stands above the rest and you want to nominate them, simply fill out the form and submit it. Nominations will close May 30, 2009 and winning individuals will be notified June 15, 2009. Scholarships available are 10-Hockey, 5-Figure Skating, 1-Golf, 1- Horseback Riding, 1-Dance, 1-Leadership and 1-Intense Water sports.

Winning Techniques Camp offers co-ed day and resident camp programs for children aged 4 to 16. Camp is structured so that children spend approximately half their day on their chosen specialty program. The balance of a camper’s day will be spent participating in traditional camp programs including Archery, Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Barefooting, Board & Card Games, Bocce Ball, Bonfires, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Shoes, Kayaking, Low Ropes Course, Movie Night, Paddle Boating, Rock Climbing, Snorkeling, Swimming, Tubing, Water skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakeskating, Variety Night & Volleyball.

Winning Techniques Camp is about excellence. Instruction is provided by highly qualified professional coaches including a 10 year NHL veteran & former Figure Skating National Team member. The camp wants to reward excellence in outstanding young people by giving them the opportunity to attend camp and make life long friends with other young people that share similar interests.

The University of Chicago's Civic Knowledge Project affords a number of free and highly practical opportunities for Chicago Public Schools to develop programs and resources recommended by the CPS Environmental Action Plan. The CKP opportunities include: 1. Free, hands-on workshops (for parents and teachers) on site at your school on Sustainable Savings: How Going Green Can Save Your Soul and Your Money; 2. Tree In tours to help your school learn about and appreciate the ecological role of the trees in your neighborhood; 3. School garden consultations, offering user-friendly, step by step help planning your school garden and networking connections to relevant experts at the University of Chicago; 4. Creative ideas for getting your school Green Club going and making its activities relevant to many different areas of the curriculum--e.g. by hosting an Enviro-Bike Club, or an Environmental Advocacy public speaking program. Please visit the CKP's Partnering for a Sustainable Chicago network at http://civicknowledge.uchicago.edu/sustainability.shtml for more information about our various programs and activities. We make the humanities real!

A UC-related student organization that makes college a reality for poorer students and and provides real mentoring, resources, tutoring is the Chicago Scholarship Foundation (formerly Scholarship Chicago.) It covers the five-year stretch from college application to college graduation and job-finding. It has matriculated students from 87 schools public and private. It interviews juniors for 55 spots plus 20 more through partners, selecting for drive and promise, not "achievement." GPA 2.5-5, AP or not acceptable. It does not target specific ethnic or economic groups and has students from nearly every city neighborhood and ethnic group, and tries to target the most needy and the whole city. 54% of families have have income under $20,000 and some over $100,000-- income doesn't tell the need story! It's not the financial help (which usually includes only a crucial bit such as $5,000 over 5 years--used to leverage into a total of $1 million a year other scholarships) but the mentorship that sets this program apart. Workshops and events are critical elements, including helping the students find their resources, financial and other, apply et al. A big event is one that is far more than a fair with many colleges of many kinds interviewing-- there is a college for every student. Then, when in college, an older student at that college becomes the student's mentor. It's about building community. Then there are the summer workshops with career-directed corporate internships that also teach community involvement. Meseret Negash, Dir. of Programs. http://www.scholarshipchicago.org. 55 E. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1010 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 784-3300 Fax: (312) 784-3301 inquiries@chicagoscholars.org.

Looking deeper, there are businesses and institutions that are providing free lessons in the schools or outside the schools, such as financial literacy seminars to children or teens-- banks such as Bank Financial or Hyde Park Bank or Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.

Some hints to finding programs before hitting the main directory

Most schools as well as parks with field houses have after school and day-0ff from school programs that include tutoring, and some schools have mandated on-site or web tutoring under "No child left behind." There are many commercial tutoring companies including Education Solutions, Huntington, Kumon, Kaplan, Princeton, Sylvan, and web based such as Brainfuse.)
To Chicago Public Schools Office of Afterschool Programs, CPS Student Zone: http://zone.cps.k12.il.us/, (see below) Education Station and Homework Mastery Center,
http://www.tutormentorconnection.org. Schools post-homework, notices etc. are in CPS' School Notes. More on online tutoring a bit further down.

Schools: there are many grants out there such as for teaching and engaging youth (and teachers) in creatively and intelligently using and integrating the various technology, computer skills, and media, for example. But to get them you have to have your technology or other required "plan." And this requires hiring the teachers who will go with this and keep up with the changes.

To a more complete description of the CPS After School/Office of Extended Learning Opportunities programs (separate page).

And many churches have their community centers, often including gyms, open to youth and active teaching programs.

Don't overlook getting involved YOURSELF not only with the extracurricular clubs and organizations in your school but using your required community service to learn new skills and confidence and make new connections. And reach other to organizations that can use your help and teach you much--faith organizations, Hospitals, camera and drama groups, the Historical Society, Garden Fair and service organizations and much more that have "junior" auxiliaries. Check also with the police districts for Explorer groups and more (see below). Some businesses may have ways to take on junior employees. And there is Junior Achievement through which you can learn to set up and run a business. Visit some of this website's Calendars and Directories to get some ideas. An example where you can volunteer at a center or in its partner schools- see Chicago Youth Centers-Elliott Donnelley Center.

Two 2009 studies at Chapin Hall Center for Children show that quality out of school activities can make a real difference in kids development and school performance and graduation. One key is parents being involved with their kids' activities.

Recent studies by Robert M. George and Ruth Cusick include How Active are Teens Out of School (3/4 are inactive to mildly active (esp. female black in the upper grades with low self esteem), and it's often tied to the safety and variables in the neighborhoods (esp. "chaotic" and unsafe, but high-poverty correlates just for girls) but in surprising ways. Parental connection with adolescents is a key. High abundance of programs does not correlate to activity, although their quality and level of organization of experiences does--"opening the gym" not enough. Highest activity matches where there are diverse experiences for kids. Appealing (esp. to girls and to the least active) by including responsibility, leadership and other means that promote self esteem. Invest resources in enough quality, targeted and appealing programs and facilities (including in schools) that youth do not have to cross boundaries to reach!

Their study, After School Programs and Academics (a study of After School Matters) finds a relationship between participation in after school activities and higher school attendance, a lower rate of class failures, and higher graduation rates. It may be as much that the activities hook them on being in school as that the activities directly carry over into studies. How kids are being hooked and the feedback loops need further research.

Another tip: get involved in civic activist and political organizations. One of several partisan and nonpartisan campaign involvement sites is www.voteforchange.com, which qualifies persons over a certain age for registering persons to vote in any state.

Artists, such as from the Art Institute, go into the schools (example KAM Nursery School) to bring specific broader lessons, such as attachment to nature and environmental concern. At the other end of the spectrum is one-on-one engagement whether tutoring or Next Step programs working with teen parents.

In addition to what's in the www.hydepark.org website, The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, the Hyde Park Art Center, Blackstone Library offer classes including day-off-from-school programs. For such general cultural classes check our Cultural Resources Page or the Cultural Calendar. Ask local churches and synagogues also. See also the Recreation and Fitness Resources Directory, Nichols Park Gym.

Find out about holistic family approaches including assets and promises approaches in this website. There are studies and evaluations of such programs and what is available, for example from the Chapin Hall website (at U of C):evaluating After School Matters, How Active are Teens, and Adults and Bullying: Go to http://www.about.chapinhall.org/research/areas/Youth%20Development%20and%20Afterschool%20Initiatives.

Academic, Tutoring, Mentoring, service and similar programs (you in turn can be a tutor!) (Included are some preschool programs that are in the HPKCC Youth Programs Database.) See also our Education and Schools Resources page and Helpline (sections in its index). In this page: CPS supplemental educational and similar tutoring services. Commercial online tutoring services.

Chicago KidStart and related programs (See more After School Matters programs at start of next section.)

Free Tutors Help, Inc., http://www.elitehometutoring.com links to 14 free home tutoring websites, from subjects to ranking and admissions tests:

www.PsatTutors.com
www.SatTestTutors.com
www.GreTutorsHelp.com
www.ToeflTutors.com
www.CahseeTutors.com
www.IseeTutors.com
www.SsatTutorsHelp.com
www.GmatTutorsHelp.com
www.SatSubjectTestTutors.com
www.ChspeTutors.com
www.AsvabTutors.com
www.GedTutors.com
www.ActTutors.com
www.HsptTutors.com

SAT PSAT etc. prep courses. In addition to such nationwide companies as Kaplan, there are small tutorial groups such as:

Performance in Education. 1611 E. 55th St. #2, 773 613-9231

http://www.UniversityTutor.com is a worldwide registry of tutors in all subjects worldwide, with a premium $ for profile listing, otherwise free. It's for person on person linkup, not for "online" tutoring, although the tutor can arrange to tutor online. Some are university, others not. Most pupils are high school.
Among many others online: http://ParliamentTutors.com.

Most schools as well as parks with field houses have after school and day-0ff from school programs that include tutoring, and some schools have mandated on-site or web tutoring under "No child left behind." There are many commercial tutoring companies including Education Solutions, Huntington, Kumon, Kaplan, Princeton, Sylvan, and web based such as Brainfuse.) Tutoring is a major initiative of the Blue Gargoyle,
To Chicago Public Schools Office of Afterschool Programs, CPS Student Zone: http://zone.cps.k12.il.us/, (see below) Education Station and Homework Mastery Center,
http://www.tutormentorconnection.org. Schools post-homework, notices etc. are in CPS' School Notes. More on online tutoring a bit further down.
Most schools as well as parks with field houses have after school and day-0ff from school programs that include tutoring, and some schools have mandated on-site or web tutoring under "No child left behind." There are many commercial tutoring companies including Education Solutions, Huntington, Kumon, Kaplan, Princeton, Sylvan, and web based such as Brainfuse.)
To Chicago Public Schools Office of Afterschool Programs, CPS Student Zone: http://zone.cps.k12.il.us/, (see below) Education Station and Homework Mastery Center, Schools post-homework, notices, etc. in CPS School Notes.
More on online tutoring a bit further down.

To a more complete description of the CPS After School/Office of Extended Learning Opportunities programs (separate page).

http://www.tutormentorconnection.org. Lots on the South Side including several from De La Salle Institute's Tolten Institute although that's mainly for adults. Maps and matches students and families throughout the city with tutors throughout the city.
Some online tutoring providers: There are many commercial tutoring companies (may be expensive) including Education Solutions, Huntington, Kumon (see below for a physical local branch at 55th and Lake Park)), Kaplan, Princeton, Sylvan, and web based such as Brainfuse and Tutorial School http://www.tutorialschool.com .)
Academic Approach provides ACT test preparation as well as English and vocabulary building courses for freshmen, sophomores and more courses. Seems to be user friendly.
There are many online/in home programs now, such as ClubZ. http://www.clubztutoring.com, 708-534-3981.
Educate Online. DeSonta Tillman |Territory Manager, Sales Educate Online, Inc. Office (312) 421-2440 Cell (312) 282-7690, 420 North May Street Chicago, IL 60622. Desonta. Tillman@educate-online.com. http://www.educate-online.com.

Google Tutoring and Literacy Resources: Publications. Live online: http://www.GrowingStars.com and many more.
Look for more private tutors or tutoring services at http://www.WyzAnt.com and similar sites on search engines.
http://www.tutorsource.com (connects local tutors with parents and children in need of academic tutoring)

SAT PSAT etc. prep courses. In addition to such nationwide companies as Kaplan, or smaller web-bases such as PrepMe.com (by U of C alumni), there are small tutorial groups such as: Performance in Education. 1611 E. 55th St. #2, 773 613-9231.

E Learning for Schools. A new program designed to teach savvy computer, internet and technology skills to classes of parents and children, elementary and middle, school leading to Technology Certification. The standardized global curriculum is on line and looking for a 60-parent pilot for 8 weeks and to help schools develop their technology plan that is entry to funding. Will be a modest charge to school and parents. Nitin Hemmady. http://www.elearning forschools.com, nitin@elearningforschools.com.

Trinity Higher Education Corporation, outreach of Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago. The THEC Mission is to promote, support, and facilitate the pursuit of higher education among underserved and under-represented communities within Metropolitan Chicago and it’s surrounding areas. As we work towards multiple objectives, which are designed to empower those we serve to gain a comprehensive perspective in regards to higher education, THEC delivers a set of services designed to accomplish the task of meeting each individual goal. Some of the greatest minds in history have passed through the halls of the many institutions of higher learning. The goal of humanity should be to ensure that all who seek knowledge be given an opportunity to pursue it. Includes ACT test prep, HCBU campus (Historically Black) tours, Wright-Purnell College Placement Center, Educational Talent Search, Gear Up, MLK College program, and events such as college tours, English Lab and Math Lab. 1947 W. 95th St. 60643. http://www.thec4success.org.

Looking deeper, there are businesses and institutions that are providing free lessons in the schools or outside the schools, such as financial literacy seminars to children or teens, or and also otherwise adopt sponsor programs in schools (HP Bank- Bret Harte)-- banks such as Bank Financial or Hyde Park Bank or Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. http://www.bankfinancial.com, 1354 E. 55th St., 800- 894-6900, branch manager Marianne Bagnola 773 896-1013. http://www.hydeparkbank.net, 1525 E. 53rd St. 773 752-4600. http://www.hpnclub.org.

For the college bound: A UC-related student organization that makes college a reality for poorer students and and provides real mentoring, resources, tutoring is the Chicago Scholarship Foundation (formerly Scholarship Chicago.) It covers the five-year stretch from college application to college graduation and job-finding. It has matriculated students from 87 schools public and private. It interviews juniors for 55 spots plus 20 more through partners, selecting for drive and promise, not "achievement." GPA 2.5-5, AP or not acceptable. It does not target specific ethnic or economic groups and has students from nearly every city neighborhood and ethnic group, and tries to target the most needy and the whole city. 54% of families have have income under $20,000 and some over $100,000-- income doesn't tell the need story! It's not the financial help (which usually includes only a crucial bit such as $5,000 over 5 years--used to leverage into a total of $1 million a year other scholarships) but the mentorship that sets this program apart. Workshops and events are critical elements, including helping the students find their resources, financial and other, apply et al. A big event is one that is far more than a fair with many colleges of many kinds interviewing-- there is a college for every student. Then, when in college, an older student at that college becomes the student's mentor. It's about building community. Then there are the summer workshops with career-directed corporate internships that also teach community involvement. Meseret Negash, Dir. of Programs. http://www.scholarshipchicago.org. 55 E. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1010 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (312) 784-3300 Fax: (312) 784-3301 inquiries@chicagoscholars.org.

More specifically tutors.

  • The Baby Ph.D. Childcare Network. Sarah Diwan. 5411 S. Dorchester, 60615. http://www.babyphd.com, info@babyphd.com. phdccn@gmail.com.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago tutors in Hyde Park (and many other) schools, including Ray. To volunteer (which they are seeking). 312 727-0637.
  • Black Star Project, Black Data Processors Association encourages schools, families, students to participate in its High School Computer Competition. Students learn html, web page design, flow charting, Java, other applications. Starts January, 2005. www.bdpa-chicago.org. Black Star Project Director Philip Jackson, contact Catherine Jackson- Catherine@blackstarproject.com. BSP sponsors many clubs and programs, including at Afrocentric Bookstore, 4655 S. King Dr., and the University of Parenting at St. Paul and the Redeemer.
  • Black Star's programs are for youth and for parents (based at St. Paul & the Redeemer): 312 842-3527, blackstar2003@ameritech.net
  • Calvert House. Tutoring at Calvert House Roman Catholic campus center, 5735 S. University. Laura Lecompte at 773 288-2311. For students in grades 2-12 Tu and W after school and Sat. morning or afternoon. http://calvert.uchicago.edu, calvert@uchicago.edu.
  • Centers for New Horizons After School Programs (hq. 3950 S. State), 773 667-0666. http://www.cnh.org.
  • Chicago Academic Games League. A committee of HPKCC, this program brings kids from several schools to the UC Lab School monthly for math game teaching. Participating schools must cosponsor and provide a teacher. There is an annual tournament. Contact University of Chicago Service Center. (773) 834-1549. http://ucsc.uchicago.edu. ucsc@uchicago.edu. Wallace E. Goode, wgoode@uchicago.edu, 773 834-1549. In 8 schools in 2007.
  • Chicago Child Care Society
    5467 S. University Avenue. 773 643-0452. http://www.cccsociety.org. Nancy Johnstone, Exec. Director.
    Since 1849, Chicago's and Hyde Park's oldest child welfare agency. To safeguard vulnerable children and reinforce their families first.
    Child and Family Development Center serves 2-5s in Community Day Care for working parents. There is also Homeless Day Care and Protective Day Care. Takes both community and DCFS kids including pick up to and from shelters. "
    Clinical family services such as foster care and adoptions. Licensed therapists. Next Step program prepares teenage mothers with one child for college. Funding at the center has been stable, being mostly federal or private, including for early childhood, but state and other cuts and delays threaten girl-oriented foster care, tutoring and mentoring children, and people taking in children of relatives.
  • Chicago Freedom School, 719 S. State St, 3N Chicago, IL 60605, 312.435.1201, www.chicagofreedomschool.org. Classes for youth and adults in civic responsibilities and putting freedom into action.
  • Chicago Youth Centers. Nearest is Elliott Donnelley at 3947 S. Michigan, 60653. 773 268-3815, Fax 773 268-2723- an excellent center. Center Director G. Sequane Lawrence, sequane.lawrence@chicagoyouthcenters.org. Main number is 773 468-3357. http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org. Main description in the following Main Academic set of listings. Needing your help also:
    CYC Elliott Donnelley Center and Price 21st Century- Chicago Youth Centers also appeals to mentors to partner schools including Bret Harte and Overton.
    CYC Elliott Donnelley Price 21st Century: At Price Literature and Writing Elementary School, 4351 Drexel. 60653. Resource coordinator Ms. Patricia Flax, call Price at 773 535-1300 or Elliott Donnelley (3947 S. Michigan 60653) at 773 268-3815. Homework help, academic enrichment, mentoring, life skills workshops, cultural and recreational programs, clubs (include hip hop dance, science, mural art, world drama, African or Brazilian/Batucada drum, art of singing, quarterly family night, field trips. Mon-Thurs 2:45-6 pm during the school year.
    Chicago Youth Centers T.E.A.M. School-Based Mentoring Program Visit our website: www.chicagoyouthcenters.org.
    See details.
  • City Year- tutoring in North Kenwood/Oakland charter and Reavis elementary-- see in Main Academic section which follows.
  • Creative Mansion Children's Academy. 4745 S. Ellis, 773 268-6066. creativemansion@sbcglobal.net.
  • Digital Youth Network. 1050 E. 47th St. Akili Lee (? alee@ueischools.org?). Digital Youth Network trains youth in schools including Kenwood Academy in media productions and arts ranging from the bits and final productions to producing their own portfolios and resumes. http://www.Iremix.org.
  • Education Station. National tutoring company. http://www.educate.com (no site found). Free in conjunction with CPS and schools. Small groups. Local number 312 320-5332. Natalie Oliver, natalie.oliver@educate.com. Parent Helpline 800 246-2154.
  • Faithful Few (The). Hyde Parker Denard Jacox is now director. 1448 E. 52nd St. #164, 773 834-6722. But its website gives at least for gifts C/O LaDonna McCormick, Secretary, 3629 South Indiana. djacox@hotmail.com. Works using volunteers including with children with attention deficit and hyperactivity or bipolar disorders. . Works holistically including through softball and work with YMCA, Chicago Park District and one on one mentoring. 773 426-3472, http://www.faithfulfew.org.
  • Futureworld Learning Centers Nfp, 1744 E. 55th St. Chicago, IL 60615, 773 256-1570, details at 312 719-4907. Ms. Parham. futureworldhydepark@hotmail.com. http:/www.futureworldlearningcenters.org or http://www.futureworldhydepark.org. Links other than email do not currently work.
    Before and after school centers- partnering with computers in park fieldhouses, internet fun learning, afterschool homework help using computers and competition and teaching blitz math, speed reading, photo/graphics, website creation. Can be affordable or free.
  • God Squad Christian Summer Camp. 6-14 yrs, 12-5 M-F. 4941 S. Drexel Blvd. 773 548-0400.
  • The Homework Mastery Center. 5220 S. Blackstone? Listed in search as at 1424 E 53rd St. Chicago, IL 60615, 773 684-2555. K-12. State approved, certified teachers on staff. http://www.homeworkmastery.com.
  • Hyde Park After School Programs. 5234 S. Blackstone Ave., 773 363-5844.
  • Hyde Park Art Center. 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd. 773 324-5520. http://www.hydeparkart.org. Creativity, school-day-off and summer camps; classes, some programs in some schools. Some specifics are in the Cultural Calendar.
  • Hyde Park Development Center- closed.
  • Hyde Park Learning Resources Center. http://www.hplrc.org. 5114 S. Dorchester. 312 209-3852. Call and ask for Lillie Goodwin, lillie.goodwin@sbcglobal.net. Tutoring and homework, test preparation centering on academics for all grades. 2 pm earliest to 6 pm. Safe Haven.
  • Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. 5480 S. Kenwood. 773 643-4062. http://www.hpnclub.org. Year-round Before and After school and Days Off, Summer Camp. 7 am-6 pm ages 6-12. Some programs for teens. Reg. opens about May 2.
  • Hyde Park Parent Cooperative for Early Learning- see Parent Cooperative...
  • Hyde Park Parent Support Network- parents and young kids play interactive, stimulative games. 5230 S. Blackstone. 773 684-2555. http://www.hydeparkpsn.org.
  • Hyde Park Young Life. Marlena Fleming, Director. Contact Info: Young Life Hyde Park c/o Donna Dortzbach 4524 S. Ellis Ave. Chicago, IL 60653. 773 540-8860, http://www.younglife.org (search by zip then click Hyde Park). (Also given as 5421 S. Dorchester #1 60615. Cell 312 245-3364 but this is not in their website.) Faith based tutoring and mentoring and empowerment groups in Kenwood Academy, Canter (including an after school dance class) et al, Kenwood Park fieldhouse, and more is combined with hands on ministry and service projects, training, field trips and mentoring opportunities for teens. From a national faith based organization that has lots of camps et al.
  • Ivy League Tutoring. www.ivyleaguetutoring.biz, 7134 S Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60649. (773) 752-2222
    One-to-one tutoring, elementary through adult, leading to success including at top flight universities. Targeted especially to an African-American population. Office near the University of Chicago. Carol Young or Adrian Hunter at 773 752-2222.
  • Kemit Learning Center. Professional day care in a home environment. Full curriculum lead by a certified teacher- Spanish, Music, Educational field trips, Yoga, baby sign language. After school care incl. transportation, Ages 6 weeks-to 7 years old 773 268-4454. http://www.kemitlearningcenter.com.
  • Kenwood United Church of Christ, 4600-08 S. Greenwood, 773 373-2861. Tutoring, recreation, arts, crafts, Bible class for ages 6-16 Saturday noon-3 pm. http://www.kenwooducc.org.
  • Kumon Math and Reading Centers. 1525 E. 55th St. Ste 202. Use the general no. 800 937-6284. http://www.kumon.com. (look for Chicago-area-tutoring).
  • Literacy Works. C/o Centro Romero, 6216 N. Clark Street,Chicago, Illinois 60660, 773-334-8255, info@litworks.org. Christine Kenny Executive Director, (773) 334-8255, christine@litworks.org ; Betsy Rubin, Adult & Family Literacy Specialist, (773) 860-5735, betsy@litworks.org. Lots of outreach, training, funding. http://www.litworks.org. info@litworks.org. See more in main academic section below.
  • Little Black Pearl Workshop. 1060 E. 47th. 773 285-1211. An extraordinary new facility- arts, computer, tutoring, restaurant. Adding music, family progs. in early 2005. http://www.blackpearl.org.
  • Metro Squash- see in main academic below.
  • Music Teachers of Hyde Park. 773 643-9251. (Ties in with Hyde Park Youth Symphony and Blackstone Library 4thonday recital series. (See Cultural Resources, Cultural Calendar). http://www.mthp.org.
  • The Next Step. A program for teen mothers to transition from high school to junior college. By the Junior League and UC Pediatrics Dept., 5440 S. Drexel (Friend Center), 773 834-4504. Search in UChospitals.edu.
  • Open Book Program. Institute for Positive Living/Open Book Program. 435 E.35th St. Chicago IL 60616. 773 924-9801. http://www.openbook.org. Rev. Marrice Coverson. After-school literacy program based in Bronzeville.
  • Parent Cooperative for Early Learning. Monica S. Foster, mnc_foster@yahoo.com. 5300 S. Shore Dr. 883 784-6363, Fax 773 684-0142. http://www.parentcoop.org.
  • PhD Tutors Chicago. These are U of Chicago PhD candidates in various fields who will tutor , for fee. http://phdtutorschicago.schools.officelive.com. phd.tutors.chicago@gmail.com.
  • Church of St. Paul and The Redeemer seeks volunteer tutors for 1st and 2nd graders and students. Wednesdays, 3:14-4:15 starting in January. Linda Thisted, 773 947-9243. http://www.sp-r.org, info@sp-r.org.
  • STRIVE. From Ellis Avenue Church, 5001 S. Ellis, 773 268-4910. Provides after school and summer tutoring for grades 1-12. http://www.ellisavenuechurch.org.
    Strive programs are also run in schools by University of Chicago tutoring programs.
  • Tutor-Mentor Connection. Inter alia maps and matches (including online) students and families from every part of the city with nearby or distant tutors throughout the city. http://www.tutormentorconnection.org.
  • United Church of Hyde Park arranges tutoring, mentoring and other programs in and out of schools-- Rev. Franshonn C. Salter, M.Div. Youth Pastor. 1448 E. 53rd St. 773 324-7600, fax 363-2240, franshonn@gmail.com, www.uchpeace.org.
  • University of Chicago see the many programs in the following section, Academics or go to the simplified Youth Programs Database.
  • http://www.UniversityTutor.com is a worldwide registry of tutors in all subjects worldwide, with a premium $ for profile listing, otherwise free. It's for person on person linkup, not for "online" tutoring, although the tutor can arrange to tutor online. Some are university, others not. Most pupils are high school.
  • Varsity Tutors Chicago. A private, in-home tutoring company employing many UC students and grads. K-12 academics or test prep. $65-$75 per hour with package discounts. 5656 S. University, 847-840-2442. http://www.varsitytutors.com.
  • Windy City Cares mentoring. Just getting started, seeking mentors? Works with North Kenwood Oakland UC charter school. More in main academic section next. Contact Bernard Key at bkey@beylinktechnologies.com.
  • Woodlawn After School Kids Program (WASKP) provides after school tutoring services, homework help, and extracurricular activities run by University of Chicago students to elementary and middle school children in Woodlawn. With Woodlawn Collaborative, 6401 S. Kimbark, woodlawn.collaborative@gmail.com. Student org: For contacts: University Community Service Center, 773 753-GIVE, ucsc@uchicago.edu, or search in UC website.
  • World of Words will be in fall 2008 be teaching kids who want a writing career and helping them get published. Will serve 29th to 71st, State to the lake. Location and more info as available. Not known if this got up and running.
  • Young Life- see Hyde Park Young Life.
  • Youth at the Crossroads. 1300 E. 47th St. Suite 223, Chicago Il 60653, yac312@yahoo.com. Assist youth in creating and achieving goals including networking, entrepreneurship, college and scholarship searches, life skills, mentoring, counseling, tutoring.
  • Other summer camps: Ancona School, Hyde Park Art Center, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club Jewish Community Center, Little Black Pearl, Parks, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Summerlab, U of C Super Summer Sports Camp, and more. (See in Afterschool page-Camps.)
  • Economic skills: Civic Empowerment http://www.civicempowerment.org; Partners in Community Building, http://www.picbchicago.org; Junior Achievement, http://www.jachicago.org (see next dir.); ....many!

MAIN BROADER AND INCLUSIVE ACADEMIC PROVIDERS DIRECTORY

• Black Youth Blogging – daily blogs by black youth on important and controversial topics and links to black youth bloggers
Rap Lyrics Database – the first public searchable database of rap music lyrics based on Billboard charts
• Curriculum Workshop – teachers, social workers, community activists, and artists can download and add to curriculum centered on the experiences of black youth and use data from the Black Youth Survey.
• Black Youth Create! – uploaded videos, spoken word, webisodes and other offerings made by black youth
• Research and Resources – listings/links to latest reports, research, books, films, documentaries, organizations and websites focused on black youth
• Survey Data & Findings – the Black Youth Project Survey includes the most extensive dataset on black youth
• Black Youth in the News – articles on black youth from newspapers across the country

Cultural and Arts providers or places for youth, do or likely include IN SCHOOLS esp. in the after school hours

 

 

Cultural, Arts and Science organizations or places otherwise providing activities in schools, and having some activities for school kids during closed school days, but mostly providing activities during other times. Museums in detail next section.

 

• Black Youth Blogging – daily blogs by black youth on important and controversial topics and links to black youth bloggers
Rap Lyrics Database – the first public searchable database of rap music lyrics based on Billboard charts
• Curriculum Workshop – teachers, social workers, community activists, and artists can download and add to curriculum centered on the experiences of black youth and use data from the Black Youth Survey.
• Black Youth Create! – uploaded videos, spoken word, webisodes and other offerings made by black youth
• Research and Resources – listings/links to latest reports, research, books, films, documentaries, organizations and websites focused on black youth
• Survey Data & Findings – the Black Youth Project Survey includes the most extensive dataset on black youth
• Black Youth in the News – articles on black youth from newspapers across the country

Focus:
Who are Music Teachers of Hyde Park?
In the early '70s, Elaine Smith and Connie White formed a collaboration then called Hyde Park Piano Seminar. In 1999, Leon Despres helped them expand as a not-for-profit-- and expand they have ever since. They now consist of over 40 instructors in piano, strings, woodwind, voice, djeme... They collaborate on performances, workshops, recitals, and in-depth professional development. In addition to 4th Monday recitals 7:30 at Blackstone Library that often include students with one or several teachers, they have a year-long teaching and development program for students that gradually revs up into recitals, April Concerto Days (with UC professionals and students), annual Chamber Music Days, the year-end Performathon Weekend at Montgomery Place and Blackstone Library (a fundraiser for faith-based hunger programs/Habitat for Humanity), and summer camp Summer Ensemble Fest 2nd week in July for students in grades 6-12. Students have graduated from leading conservatories and one, Catherine Zhou was featured on WFMT's 'Introductions' showcase program for young musicians.
Learn more at http://www.mthp.org.

Some further afield- academic-cultural


Museums and Centers

Recreational, Fitness and Athletic (See also the Recreation and Fitness page and the Parks Directory in this website, hydepark.org.) (Contact the District or fieldhouses re: MightyFitKidz programs for 6 to 9s in 30 parks this fall.)

 

Park Playgrounds and fieldhouses and related facilities. (Most north of 47th and south of 60th are not included). (Larger ones have contact and program description information in the preceding section, or visit http://www.hydepark.org/parks/recreatldirectory.htm.)
Fieldhouses. Contact the District or fieldhouses re: MightyFitKidz programs for 6 to 9s in 30 parks in fall. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Increasing numbers have weight rooms and fitness program also with teen programs.
See also after the Summer Camp section close.

Chicago Park District Fall 2008: View programs online from July 28. Online registrations open August 11 9 am, in person at parks August 16.

Lakefront beaches (swimming permitted only at 2nd two and Memorial Day-Labor Day):

Chicago Park District year- round quarterly and summer day camps- held in Harris, Jackson, Kennicott, Midway, Nichols, Washington in our area. Details and contacts in the Recreation/Fitness page.

Sample of recreational program and facility offerings in area parks

Check on-line at chicagoparkdistrict.com or in person at the park. Registration as soon as registration opens is recommended. Registration generally is a quarter ahead, such as April for summer.

Swimming. Pretty much limited in the parks to yearround Dyett (limited due to share with schools), Harris and Don Nash (in South Shore) and Washington outdoor). Others: Bally, South Side YMCA, King high (open to outside now?). Park programs include aquatic exercise, life guarding, family, lap, learn to, open, team. Missing in our area: diving, water polo, water walking, aqua volleyball, teen games, parents and tots swim.

Camps. Park camps and clubs are increasingly concentrated in certain locales and not duplicated in every neighborhood so that it may be necessary to go many miles to a fieldhouse that offers what you are interested in. Other camps- there are plenty. See summer camps, below.
Holiday. Jackson, Kennicott, Kenwood, Nash, Washington
Sports. Not in our area this fall. In summer the above plus Jackson, Midway

Clubs
Pre-teen club and instruction. Kennicott. Chess clubs in schools
Teen Jackson , Kenwood, Nash, Lakefront parks including South Shore; Teen Tuesdays- still?

Table Games
Chess. Kennicott (instruction)
Game room. Washington

Fitness and Martial Arts
Aerobic kick boxing, other martial arts and weighs. Kennicott
Bhatki yoga, Hatha yoga, Yoga for health. South Shore
Hips-Abs-Thighs. Nash
Chair exercise instruction. Nash
Conditioning, weights. Jackson
Fitness Center. Jackson, Nash
Karate, Capoeira Angola, Tai Chi for health. South Shore
Therapeutic recreation. Jackson

Football
Jackson and Washington Junior Bears and Cheerleading

Gymnastics King high (pretty much the only for kids, teens, adults, teams, tumbling. (Girls team tumbling at Washington). Lakefront gymnastics is at Calumet

Outdoor and Environmental
Junior Earth Team (JETS). Environmental ed and gardening instruction at Mann Park, active in several parks including South Shore but increasingly being cut.
Park Explorers-- moves after a 2 or 3 year cycle to next park
Partnerships. Hyde Park Art Center (at Trumbull Park)

Performing arts. Virtually none in Southeast near us except South Shore Cultural Center.
Line dance instruction. Nash
Music and movement. Washington
Band. Kennicott, South Shore
Dance (Ballet, Afr., ballrm, jazz, hip hop, latin, co. western line for seniors, Steppers, tap (incl. seniors) South Shore. At Nichols: partner Say Salsa info@saysalsa.com, 775 955-0222.
Hip Hop techniques. Jackson
Music various and of all kinds. South Shore
Piano. Jackson

Social interaction, Jackson, Kenwood, South Shore
Park Kids afterschool. Nash, Washington

Broader array of Sports and other activities (few of latter such are in this area’s parks):

Baseball/softball. All private clubs except at Jackson, Washington
Basketball. Jackson (incl. instr., teen open gym, leagues, Men's Late (Bulls), Kenwood, Midway, Nash, Washington, instruction at Kennicott, no Southeast leagues or league instruction although each park’s teams to play others and compete up to state level.
Cross country. Washington (girls only)
Football. (Junior Bears league) Jackson (incl. instruction, flag), Washington. Play others
Golf see Recreational section, above. Jackson, South Shore
Hockey (Floor). Washington
Hockey (Rat and other Ice; roller field.) Midway
Skating. Midway (including in-line)
Soccer/Futbol Jackson, Kenwood, Midway, Nichols (these are private)
Table Tennis. Kennicott
Tennis outdoor. Harold Washington, Jackson, Kenwood, Nichols, Washington
Tennis academy. Kenwood. Free camp- Jackson (lim. nos.)
Volleyball. Washington (6 on 6 instruction), Nash (co-rec), Midway

Visual Arts and Crafts instr. Kennicott, Nichols? Washington (incl. senior)
Paper. Washington
Woodcraft. Kennicott, Washington, Calumet (esp.)


Summer camps and programs (Dates given are 2007; a few out-of-neighborhood follow the main list. Of course there's lots outside Hyde Park, Chicago and Chicagoland--consult a guide such as http://www.projectexploration.org/dys.htm.) Local parks camps follow. Info on scholarships and other specials is near the top of the page.

Update for summer 2009 park district programs follows. Common rules: Observe listed age, height, weight, health restrictions and all posted safety and park/venue rules and rules for rides. If you see something, say something. Dress appropriately and for weather. Use appropriate waterproof sunscreen. Know how to swim- weak or non swimmers should have life vests near water. Use rules and common sense re diapers-- and use water proof by water. Follow lifeguards' instructions.