• Abraham Lincoln Center. 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 60653. 773 285-1390. http://www.abelink.org. Contact Rodney Williams, rwilliams@abelink.org
  Programs and services for families and individuals, child development, full and half day. After-school care. Founded in 1882 as a settlement house, ALC provides programs and services that help individuals and families help themselves. While offering a range of programs for people of all ages, ALC features child development programs designed to strengthen parents, families and communities through early education. But full and half-day programs and after school care are available. Adult and Youth Services include programs of academic support, computer training, counseling, advocacy and referral, mentoring programs and interpersonal skills building. ALC programs also address developmental disabilities and has mental health services. Full and half-day.
• Affinity Community Services. with UCAN (separated from Youth Pride Services.) 5650 S. Woodlawn. 773 324-0377. http://www.affinity95.org. Kim Hunt dir. Holds drop in nights for mentoring and school work for youth of gay, lesbian, trans or questioning affinity, aged 14-19-1st and 3rd Mondays 4-8, will increase to M-Th. Also Lesbian and bi moms roundtable, UCAN transitioning homeless youth to safe homes (wadeb@ucanchicago.org, 312 738-5966-Uhlich Children's Advantage Network (UCAN) is a multi-faceted social service agency which serves more than 12,000 children, youth and families in Illinois each year.
• After School Matters.To a more complete description of the CPS After School/Office of Extended Learning Opportunities programs (separate page). Note- After School Matters works with partners such as Kiwanis' Key and Builders Clubs in the schools.
  Offers teens ages 14 and up hands-on job training in arts, sports, technology, communications and science. 66 E. Randolph St, 4th Floor. 312 742-4182. Marcella Simmons, msimmons@cityofchicago.org. Program L. Torres. Partners with individual providers and individual schools. Type, depth and coverage vary greatly. After School Matters paid apprenticeships in arts, technology, sports for as young as 16 years (sometimes as young as 14 with permission and for stipend).312 793-2804, www.state.il.us/agency/idol. Visit also http://www.afterschoolmatters.org. "Application information" city ASM, 312 742-4182.
  

  APPLY NOW FOR FALL AFTERSCHOOL MATTERS PROGRAMS

  Teens: Apply Now For Fall Programs

  Apply Onlline At WWW.AFTERSCHOOLMATTERS.ORG

  Teens who are at least 14 years of age and currently enrolled in a Chicago Public Schools high school are encouraged to apply. Visit the web site for further eligibility requirements.

  
  
  After School Matters is the largest and strongest such in the country, but after that resources are scarce and even more just in this or that school (i.e., big funded initiative in Reavis School.) After School Matters has $16 million in 59 locations, many other than schools. The hub is Gallery 37 (which see). Kids get paid to work with outside program providers (such as for making a demo tape as at Kenwood) and this sometimes leads to drawing students away from standard programs such as choir or band.
  
  After School Matters also is divided into Regions-- #4 is north of 55th Street, 5 South of 55th Street (In the latter Program Specialist Mia Muhammad is officed in South Shore Cultural Center-mia.muhammad@cityofchicago.org.
  
  NFP ASM: Partners with the City incl. Library and Cultural Affairs, CPS, Park District, DCFS. Offers teens ages 14 and up often paid hands-on job training in arts, sports, technology, communications and science. 66 E. Randolph St, 4th Floor. Marcella Simmons, msimmons@cityofchicago.org. Program L. Torres. gallery37, science37, sports37, tech37, and words37 programs and other drop-in clubs are part- dsinski@cityofchicago.org. None in this part of Area 4. Closest and highly recommended are Chicago Area Project at Kennicott Park (4344 S. Lake Park), MAGIC at Hyde Park High (outstanding), and Sunshine Gospel Ministries (map shows at c Cottage and 63rd, but the phones do not). Details in Office of Extended Learning Opportunities section below. Note, the lead times especially for schools and their partners to file is long.
  
  Related but not the same: CPS After School Matters (ASM) under Office of Extended Learning Opportunities: http://www.cpsafterschool.org (has lots of downloads). 125 S. Clark St. 12th Floor (also given as 10th), 60603, 773 553-2108, 773-553-3590. OELO Program Director Michelle Appleton-Walker mnappleton-walker@cps.k12.il.us. Community Schools Initiative Colleen Coyle cmcoyle@cps.k12.il.us. Registration is at the schools, Aug. 20-Sept. 27 for year-round schools, Sept. 4-Oct. 12 2009 for regular year schools. OELO/OASCSP supports six after school initiatives: More on many of these is in the Afterschool CPS page. See a somewhat different constellation in the section near the bottom, CPS Afterschool, Office of Extended Learning Opportunities, and supplemental Educational Services.
  o After-School All-Stars Chicago
  o After School Counts
  o After School Matters
  o Community Schools Initiative
  o Supplemental Educational Services
  o Tuition-Based After School
  Youth take part in activities that offer positive relationships, skills that translate to the workplace and exposure to career and educational opportunities. Invests in teen development and leadership and widened career horizon and development of marketable skills. Programs range from Club37 by stages through apprenticeships and internships. 258 elementary and high schools serving over 7,300 students. Arts, technology, sports, communication. Out of School community programs.
  
  Also related but different and should be called about their programs:
  Chicago Police Department districts- Explorers.
  Some Chicago Park District programs pay: JETS (Junior Earth Team)
  Mayor's Office of Workforce Development. 312 746-7777.
  Closest Youth Workforce Development Agencies?? :Shorebank Neighborhood Institute, 1817 E. 71st St., 773 363-7007.)
  Mayor Daley's NeighborSports ages 14-21 can include internships. Contacts in Recreational.
  
• Angelic Organics. Brings gardening, nutrition, planting-to-selling and eating, and sustainability in to classrooms and kids into community gardens (in the whole sense). http://www.angelicorganics.com.
• Baby PhD Childcare Network. http://www.babyphd.com, phdccn@gmail.com. 5411 S. Dorchester. Includes programs for toddlers and a bit older in Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, as well as serving as an umbrella and referral for childcare and preschool providers in the area. Funded in part by the University of Chicago. More about them in the Helpline and Educational Resources pages. At the Neighborhood Club: Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, languages, sign language for kids.art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.
  Spring 2010 Spanish if sufficient interest. If enough parents are interested, Baby Ph.D. will sponsor a special Spanish Language Class this spring. The class will be offered by the new Hyde Park location of Lango Kids (see www.langokids.com). The cost of the class will be $80. The price includes 10 - 45 minute classes including all materials for art projects games etc plus one book, CD, set of flashcards and doll for each child. Please contact Sarah at info@babyphd.com right away if you are interested in having your child participate.
• B.A.M (Becoming a Man)- see in Youth Guidance.
• Bank Financial, Hyde Park Bank, other banks... 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.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago tutors in Hyde Park (and many other) schools including Ray, with One-on-one watch with each child. 560 W. Lake St., 5th Floor. Art Mollenhauer. 312 727-0637, mollenhauer@bbbschgo.org. http://www.bbbschgo.org.
• 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. Started January, 2005. www.bdpa-chicago.org. 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. There is a garden to oven learning project at Kenwood Park and St. Paul church. Black Star has undertaken to provide mentors to every African-American high school student.
  College preparation, school based mentoring, parent education, tutoring, fathers club (very big now)
  3905 S. King Drive. Kiersten Rokke, Director of Operations. 773 285-9600. Main office: 3224 S. Prairie, 312 842-3527, http://www.blackstarproject.org. info@blackstarproject.org. Black Star Project Director Philip Jackson, contact Catherine Jackson- Catherine@blackstarproject.org.
  Also, Black Star's programs are for youth and for parents (based at St. Paul & the Redeemer): 312 842-3527, blackstar2003@ameritech.net. In January 2008 offering free academic and tutoring assessment of students. Spring Oratorical and Essay Contest- Almita Tilman at 773 816-3477 or 773 288-9600.
  • Summer program for high school students.-2010 programs with IIT, U of C, and City Colleges. Each Friday starting July 9 rotating at different campuses- July 09: Columbia College
    July 16: University of Chicago and Olive Harvey
    July 23: Truman College
    July 30: Illinois Institute of Technology
    August 06: DePaul University `
    August 13: Alabama A&M
    August 20: Xavier University
    August 27: Loyola University of Chicago
    

    The workshops topics will include:

    · Financial aid
    · An explanation of the admission process
    · Campus life
    · Courses and majors offered

    For more information about the Project 5000 College Preparation Series, please email smp@blackstarproject.org (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it) or call The Black Star Project office at (773) 285-9600.
    

Summer Parent University and Summer Reading Program. This summer, we are providing classes for parents (ask if this is available in 2010)
as we prepare to take our children back to school. Please see the schedule below.
Parents are also invited to bring their children along for a story-hour during the
parent sessions.
Our courses are open to the public. Please call 773-285-9600 to RSVP so we can prepare
enough materials. All sessions will be held at our office, 3509 S. King Drive, Suite
2B, Chicago, IL. Additionally, we are asking for, but not requiring, a $5 to $10
suggested donation.
Topics include: "Popular Media and Youth Culture"
"Boys to Men: Tips for Single Mothers"

• Black Youth Project: Black Youth Project. 5733 S. University (Ctr. for Study of Race, Politics, and Culture). 773-834-1706. Under direction of Dr. Cathy J. Cohen of the UC Political Science Department at UC, PYP began as a major research and survey project with NORC to learn about the "culture," perceptions, experiences and prospects of African-American youth nationwide, going beyond stereotypes of them and aspects of the culture (including hip hop) and see what might change life trajectories. That being in its final phases of analysis and publication, the project is focusing on the interactive/collaborative website (which includes a vast researching archive and finding aids) and on partnerships incl. Black Pearl to engage the youth in schools and programs and wherever else youth can be found.
  http://www.blackyouthproject.com. Provides a place for black youth to speak. To generate new media information, blogs, art, conversations, webinars, data, research, policies and movements that will expand the human and social capital of young black youth, facilitating their empowerment through highlighting their voices, attitudes, lives, and experiences. Dir. by UC Pol. Sc. prof. Dr. Cathy J. Cohen, cjcohen@uchicago.edu.773 702-8051.Features:

• 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

• Blackstone Bicycle Works. See Experimental Station, http://www.experimentalstation.org. 6100 S. Blackstone, 773 241-5458. Teaching over 150 youth both skills for work and recreation and self-reliance and readying for apprenticeship and employment.
• Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. To learn about nearby, contact Latrice A. Smith, MSW, 550 W. Van Buren St., 60607. 312 235-8007. lsmith@bgcc.org. http://www.bgcc.org. To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
• Bridge Educational Services. http://www.bridgeconsults.com, info@bridgeconsults.com. In several mid south schools and programs outside. Emphasizes connected learning, compassion, and problem-solving/posing skills with custom solutions related to self improvement, academic enrichment, human agency, cultural literacy, character development. Provides workshops for educators and education consultants, program assessment, curriculum design. Areas: literacy and creative ars, educational technology, diversity and cultural awareness, leadership development, male mentoring, 21st century skills, character, ambassadors of culture, critical thinking, youth development to created students who are curious, invested, analyzers, culturally astute and empowered.
• Brotherhood: Boys to Men mentoring club at Kenwood Academy. 5015 S. Blackstone Ave. http://www.kenwoodbrotherhood.org. Started at Kenwood and continuing under school counselor Dr. Shelby Wyatt, this concept has now been published under sponsorship of the American School Counselors Association (based on "The Brother's Key" written by the local members) and is going national, as well as expanded to several other Chicago high schools, and going into juvenile justice programs and programs combating youth street violence. It's also adopted by Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and Northern Illinois University. It consists of weekly group mentoring and assignment sessions, progress-tracking and mentoring by students of themselves, each other and other students in trouble; outreach and trips to other cities and to colleges; focus step by step on preparing for and getting into college. The goal is to become a responsible and respectful man. All its members since founding in 2004 have graduated from high school.
• CAPS for kids. 21st District 312 747-2930, 3rd District 312 747-9987. Peer Juries: 312 747-7090. Law Enforcement Explorers:312 747-9986. Youth Forums: 312 746-7090--also call Park District South Region, 312 747-7661. http://www.chicagopolice.org. Also Explorers Programs, Fishing.
  Also Chicago Fire Department Public Education Unit. 312 747-6691.
• Cascade classes for high schoolers at U of C- see University of Chicago SPLASH
• 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.
• The Center for Companies That Care. Its Education initiative partners so far with UC Charter Woodlawn High School and another for long term (4-year commitment) matching business firms and their mentor(s) with students. (Company sponsorship is $5,000 per year.) 500 N. Dearborn 2nd Fl. 60654. 312.661.1010. http://www.companies-that-care.org/. info@companies-that-care.org.
• Centers for New Horizons. Admin. offices: 4150 S. King Dr, 773 373-5700. Director: Sokoni Karanja. http://www.cnh.org
  Runs social, afterschool, and preschool/head start programs throughout Bronzeville, Riverdale and beyond. Founded in 1971, Centers for New Horizons is a nonprofit organization that enables children, youth, families to become self-reliant. Providing programs in five locations throughout the Bronzeville and Riverdale communities on the South Side of Chicago, Centers operates programs in Early Care and Education, Family Support, Youth Development, Community Building and Work Force Development.
  In 37 years, Centers for New Horizons has educated over 20,000 young children; encouraged thousands of children and youth to stay in and achieve in school.
• Chess Teachers. Among other things tournaments led by grand masters 1st Sundays from 9 am in Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood. Ages 5-12. Register at http://www.chessteachers.org.
• Chapin Hall-see Univ. of Chicago-Chapin Hall.
• Chicago Academic Games League. Math-based tournament activities for 5th - 8th graders. A committee of HPKCC in conjunction with University Community Service Center, this program brings kids from several schools to the UC Lab School monthly for math game teaching and building self confidence and interpersonal skills. Participating schools must co-sponsor and provide a teacher. Study is required after school. Contact University of Chicago Community Service Center 5525 S. Ellis, Suite 160. (773) 834-1549. ucsc@uchicago.edu. Wallace E. Goode, wgoode@uchicago.edu, 773 834-1549. In 8 schools in 2007.
• Chicago Cares. Direct in-school in Hyde Park is in Canter Middle School after school on Wednesdays- weather, climate, environment and math-science-enviroment careers. http://www.chicagocares.org. 312 780-0800- but this program is through the school.
• Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture. 1515 E. 52nd Place, 2nd floor (access from near back of Mellow Yellow), and other locations, Chicago, IL 60615
  (773) 773 363-1312 or 620 245-7692. Fax 7733 363-1150.
  Purpose: Experiential education, counseling/mentoring and other social services particularly for college aged. It brings college students from campuses around the Midwest and beyond to Chicago to intern teaching in Chicago Public Schools, especially in impoverished and minority communities, while learning hands on reality for skilled faculty in social and other fields, taught out around the city and through stimulating cultural excursions, all of which they cannot get in their college towns. Up to date campus and refurbished dorms.
  Scott Chesebro, Executive Dir. 1515 E. 52nd Place, Chicago, IL 60615. 1-800-747-6059, (773) 667-6419, others. fax: (773) 363-1150.
  http://www.chicagocenter.org, info@chicagolifecenter.org, althea@chicagocenter.org.
  Purpose: Open classroom, counseling and other social services, internships. Celebrated 35 years in June 2006.
  We're a nonprofit experiential educational organization in Hyde Park.
  Urban Life Center engages college students with Chicago's diverse communities through innovative seminars and internships, expanding the traditional classroom through an experience-based, first-voices pedagogy.
  Urban Life Center also designs day to week-long LearnChicago! tours and workshops to teach groups about the city's cultures and communities.
• Chicago Child Care Society- more under The Next Step. 5467 S. University Avenue. 773 643-0452.
  Exec. Dir. Nancy Johnstone. http://www.cccsociety.org. Development Erin C. Walton, 773 256-2459, ewalton@cccsociety.org. Child Welfare Programming- Curt Holderfield.
  Since 1849, when established as an orphanage after the great cholera epidemic, CCCS is Chicago's and Hyde Park's oldest child welfare agency. Mission is to safeguard vulnerable children and reinforce their families first is their aim. Recently received a major grant from the University of Chicago. 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.
  Right at Home Parent-Baby Drop In, Thursdays 10:30-noon at the Townhouse, 5459 S. University.
  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 and dads for college.
  From CCCS: Our mission statement: CCCS exists to protect vulnerable children and
  strengthen their families. We strive to be among the premier providers
  of high quality and effective child welfare services. We serve both
  children and families in the following programs:

  * Child and Family Development Center (CFDC): day care program with children between ages of 2 to 5 years old.

  * Counseling program: family oriented counseling for the agency's foster care programs and the CFDC program.

  * Education Support Program: provides services to children who are experiencing academic, behavioral and attendance difficulties and are at risk of expulsion or dropping out of school.

  * The Extended Family Support Program provides short term support to individuals caring for related children.

  * The Teen Alliance Program: provides DCFS wards with a unique foster care experience.

  * The Safe Life Program: is an HIV/AIDS prevention and education program aimed at providing information to adolescents about sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.

  * The Teen Parenting Initiative Program serves pregnant and parenting teens that are enrolled in the Chicago Public Schools.

  * The Next Step Program is a college readiness program with mentoring support for high school mothers with one child.

  In summer of 2010, CCCS assumed a former Blue Gargoyle literacy/GED program for parents of children 0-3, thanks to a grant from the Barbara Bush foundation. The program starts October 1. CCCS will also have a new Early Head Start program and expanded HIV program. The former, made possible by a large grant, includes home visitation -- 4 home visitors will each visit 12 families a week. The HIV program is for youth and one of few agencies that actually received more from the state. It includes not only focus groups (small-group orientation on lifestyle changes) but for CCCS to teach its HIV education presentation in schools , testing, counseling.
  Family Learning Program- literacy. Jane Hough, director. In a new annex space, 5465 S. University. This program is primarily for parents without GED and their children up to 3- separate GED and childcare.

• Chicago Freedom School. Understanding our past, creating and empowering our future, acting responsibly on the civic arena.Has re launched Communiversity, offering five courses various times of the year 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! Scholarship-earning project and essay contests, conferences.
  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/.
  

  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.

  Summer Fellowships for freshmen-juniors- application due by May 1 yearly- contact hilda@chicagofreedomschool.org.
  The brochure and the registration form can be downloaded at http://chicagofreedomschool.org/initiatives/education. Mia Henry, Director, Chicago Freedom School, 719 S. State St, 3N Chicago, IL 60605, 312.435.1201, www.chicagofreedomschool.org.
• Chicago Outfitters- see Chicago Riots. Visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Outfit-Roller-Derby/
• Chicago Riots Soccer. Tied to youth mentoring. Outreach of Chicago Outfitters (qv). At Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, which see. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Outfit-Roller-Derby/
• Chicago Scholars Foundation. 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.
• Chicago Wisdom Project. http://www.chicagowisdomproject.org. info@chicagowisdomproject.org. Affiliated with a national network, this is a suite of programs and a charter school that seeks to engage youth and children in creative projects so they will create their own culture and contribute to the community's wisdom and culture. Mentoring is combined with projects with tangible results. It is not yet in this area but is working with the Op Shop cooperative seeking a youth community arts and learning space. Many classes are currently at Quaker House, 5615 S. Woodlawn. It is not yet in this area but is working with the Op Shop cooperative seeking a youth community arts and learning space. Executive Director Theodore Richards.
• Chicago Youth Centers. Nearest is Elliott Donnelley at 3947 S. Michigan. 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.
  Elliott Donnelley Center- Chicago Youth Centers also appeals to mentors to partner schools including Bret Harte and Overton.
  Chicago Youth Centers T.E.A.M. School-Based Mentoring Program Visit our website: www.chicagoyouthcenters.org. In 2010 received a grant to rev up computer labs for youth.

  CYC’s goal is to bring critcal mentoring resources to students grades 4-6 at our partner schools to help them improve their academic performance and acquire essential social skills. Our partner schools also serve a significant homeless population.

  The Elliott Donnelley Youth Center (of Chicago Youth Centers) is located in Bronzeville at 3947 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653. Melvina Coleman, Program Coordinator, Elliott Donnelley Youth Center, 3947 So., Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, Office Phone: 773/268-3815, Ext. 26, Fax: 773/268-9460 Email: melvina.coleman@chicagoyouthcenters.org.Serving children ages 5-17 years old in the following capacities: tutoring, mentoring, after-school programming, swimming lessons, recreational activities, “CPS Out-of-School-Day” care, and teen leadership programming (including career and college readiness). Fees are assessed based on the family’s income level (sliding scale). To apply, contact EDYC to have your child become a member: 773-268-3815 Website: www.chicagoyouthcenters.org. Christy Beighe-Byrne, M.A. Director of Mentor and Volunteer Services. Email: Christy. Beighe-Byrne@chicagoyouthcenters.org.
  Chicago Youth Centers T.E.A.M. School-Based Mentoring Program Visit our website: www.chicagoyouthcenters.org.
  CYC’s goal is to bring critcal mentoring resources to students grades 4-6 at our partner schools to help them improve their academic performance and acquire essential social skills. Our partner schools also serve a significant homeless population.

  Local Partner Schools: § Bret Harte Elementary: 1556 E. 56th Street (Hyde Park)
  ° Mondays 2:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. / Tuesdays 2:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  § Overton Elementary: 221 E. 49th Street (Bronzeville/Grand Blvd.)
  ° Mondays and Tuesdays 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

  ° School-Age After-School Program (Ages 5 through 12)
  ° Teen Leadership Development After-School Program (Young People Ages 13 through 18)
  ° CYC’s Visual and Performing Arts Program (All participant in our School-Age and Teen Leadership Development Programs)
  ° Summer Fun Day Camp (Children 5 through 12)
  ° Yes I Can Awards Program (Honors outstanding CYC youth in the categories of Education, Sportsmanship, Creativity, Job and Career Development, Community Service and Quality of Life at a public recognition ceremony every year.)
  ° Anthony Watson/ITW Math and Science Scholarship Program (Encourages and supports youth who demonstrate an interest in the fields of math and science – provides them with mentoring and financial assistance.)
  ° Aquatics Program (Young people learn to swim in addition to learning about water safety. – Special attention given to T.O.W. – children Terrified of Water!)
  ° Making Mentoring Meaningful (Children who have an incarcerated parent are with caring, trained community mentors.
  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.

• Chicago Youth Leadership Academy. A partnership of the Chicago Police Department 3rd District and the University of Chicago. In 2010 three weeks! In summer 2009, about 30 bright to average but at risk high schoolers were identified by teachers, orgs. and others from the Woodlawn and Washington Park areas (Hyde Park, King and Hershey high schools) to be brought on UC campus for a week. Involved total immersion in the work of the various police units and university and adult worlds, boot-camp style activities, counseling including having round the clock police male mentors, sports, academics, real discussions about their lives and real consequences of actions, and more. Hope is to expand it into a continuous program for many more kids, hopefully from more neighborhoods, in conjunction with Office of Special Programs (Upward Bound). Rudy Nimocks, rend@uchicago.edu. Parental support is a must, providing male model-mentors is also. Drew on a University of Michigan/Mich. State Police model. currently mentoring and guiding the youth.
  "Show me your friends and I will show you your future." Responsibility, respect, trust. Dedication, Respect, Resilience, Leadership, Sportsmanship, Responsibility, Helpful Planning, Discipline are promoted. Typical day: wake up (6 am) , personal training, meal, detail formation, assignment, leadership development and character education, meal, law enforcement section, military drill, meal, hoops, mentoring. Team leaders Officer Charles O'Connor, Officer Martin Smith, Lt. Bennie Bower and Officer Maurice Burton of Mich State Police. 3rd District: 7040 S. Cottage Grove 60637, 312 747-7004, http://www.CAPS003DISTRICT@ChicagoPolice.Org. University of Chicago Police, 77e3 702-8181, www.universityofchicago.edu.
• Chicago Youth Programs. (More to come on this extraordinary program.) 5350 S. Prairie 60615. 773 924 0220. Monica Cook-Bey, Dir. of Programs. Contact jredmond@chicagoyouthprograms.org. http://www.chicagoyouthprograms.org. To improve the life opportunities and health of at-risk youth in the Washington Park, Cabrini-Green and Uptown areas using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing capabilities. The primarily volunteer staff works through tutoring, free healthcare, recreation, cultural activities, and career placement. 85-over 90% are placed in college or trade school, 94% retention rate, almost 0% pregnancy. Large, modern facility. Works with Hyde Park Kiwanis, University of Chicago, 2 Loyola campuses including tutoring and other programs in their campuses. Looking for tutors and other volunteers! Hyde Park Kiwanis will soon have volunteers in this program and center.
  Note, currently the Washington Park section is only taking new applicants from that neighborhood and has a waiting list.
• Children's Home + Aid. Provides program in many schools citywide, tailored to the needs of each neighborhood-- some stressing services anti violence or tutoring. Parent training and services to Wake a Wish type activities. At Ray School, for example, arts, crafts and activities and some tutoring. At Ray they have a summer camp (see pdf flyer and in summer camp section- Ray). Fees. Ray administrator Adam Zielinski. Azielinski@childrenshomeandaid.org. 125 S. Wacker Dr. 14th floor, Chicago, IL 60606. 312 424-0200.
• Children's Rendez-vous/KAM Isaiah Israel including Nursery School. A school associated with? KAM Nursery School. Has an after-school program, half-days and holidays for ages 5-15, summer camps in August (6 weeks for grades 3-8, month-long for high school). 5039 S. Greenwood. Catherine Celimene. Director Fran Gordon. 773 330-0277. Catherine Celimene, ccelimene@crv-hydepark.com. http://www.crv-hydepark.com.
• City Year. Includes sending college-aged volunteers into our schools such as North Kenwood/Oakland and Reavis. City Year is a non-profit organization that is part of AmeriCorps. We unite a diverse corps of 17-24 year olds for a powerful year of full-time service. We serve in 17 cities across the United States and one in South Africa. Here in Chicago we have 100 corps members who serve in teams in 9 Chicago Public Schools across the city. We have teams in Austin, Bronzeville, North Kenwood/Oakland, Greater Grand Crossing, North Lawndale, and Marquette Park. Our service in the schools focuses in two main areas: literacy tutoring with 1-3 grade students during the day and structured and safe after-school programming during after-school hours. We also have 1 team that focuses on civic engagement and 2 that create weekend programs for youth that are based out of our office at 36 S. Wabash.
  
  In addition to our direct service in the schools we also hope to involve ourselves in the communities in which we serve. This might involve attending community meetings, planning events and service days. A physical service day at City Year is a day that involves addressing possible projects in the community -- for example painting a school, building a playground, cleaning up a park -- and inviting our 100 corps members, community members, students and other volunteers to come out to the community and help get the projects completed. We are planning our big day for February 22 and hope to partner with a variety of community organizations to be sure we are meeting the needs of the area.
  
  If you are interested in learning more please check out our website at www.cityyear.org or contact our office (312) 464-9899 and set up a time to attend one of our visitor's program sessions. And of course, please let me know when you and I might be able to get together and talk more about possibilities for the Hyde-Park/Kenwood area.
  Elizabeth Burns Senior Corps Member - Program Leader North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School (312) 375-6806 eburns08@cityyear.org. City Year Chicago 36 S. Wabash Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60603.
• Civic Knowledge, U of C Div. of Humanities. See below.
• Computer Training Institute of Chicago. Not clear whether they serve persons under 18. Paul Johnson, President/Director. 847 833-0742, 888 477-CTIC, fax 773 268-4365. http://www.ctichicago.com. pauljohnson@ctichicago.com. Training small classes in Adobe suite, Microsoft Office suite, CompTDIA A Plus, M Computing, Cisco Networking, Medical Billing and Coding, Project Management, Six Sigma, ESL.
• Creative Mansion Children's Academy. 4745 S. Ellis, 60637, 773 268-6066. http://www.creativemansion.com. Christian. Before, after school, enrichments and summer programs included. Ages 5-10, preschool ages 2-6; recreational summer. Contact Myke Gerring at creativemansion@sbcglobal.net.
• Daughters of Zion. Shani Britton, 1507 E. 53rd St. suite 911?, 60615, 773 426-3400, Hopeinzion@aol.com. http://www.dozin.org. DOZIN is a Christian non-profit dedicated to saving lives and restoring hope by sharing Gods' love through providing food, clothing, medical care, quality education, clean water and a safe living environment. We focus on children who have been separated from their parents due to death, abandonment, poverty or abuse. We strive to meet each child's specific needs by providing personal development programs, counseling, educational support and spiritual and recreational activities.
• Donnelley Center- see above, Chicago Youth Centers.
• The Dreamcatcher Foundation. An org. in Englewood. Stephanie Daniels-Wilson, Brenda Myers-Powell, Angela Roguenses. 1411 E. 67th Pl, 773 936-9898, http://www.thedreamcatcherfoundation.org. aroguenses@gmail.com. Tutor/mentor work with young girls, esp. in the Englewood area, using volunteers from around the city including U of C. through education, empowerment, and prevention of sexual exploitation. Partly funded by Community Renewal Society.
• 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.
• 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.
• Elliott Donnelley- see above, Chicago Youth Centers.
• Ellis Avenue Church- see Strive.
• Experimental Station- including Blackstone Bicycle Works. An incubator of innovative cultural, educational, and environmental projects and small-scale enterprises. All educational programs call 773 241-5458. All others incl. Farmer's Market 773 241-6044. 6100 S. Blackstone Ave 60637. Connie Spreen. conniespreen@experimentalstation.org. http://www.experimentalstation.org.
• Faithful Few (The). Founded in 2005. Hyde Parker Denard Jacox, Director. 1448 E. 52nd St. #164, 773 426-3472. But its website gives at least for gifts C/O LaDonna McCormick, Secretary, 3629 South Indiana. djacox@hotmail.com. faithfulfew1986@hotmail.com. Works using volunteers including with children with attention deficit and hyperactivity or bipolar disorders. Works holistically including through one on one mentoring, softball and work with YMCA, Chicago Park District. One event is teaming up with Broken Arrow for family horseback riding and festival in Washington Park. Also dedicated to keeping girls off the streets. Works with The Woodlawn Collaborative. http://www.faithfulfew.org.
  Faithful Few has now expanded its male teen softball recreation and mentoring program to Girls Off The Streets basketball GOTS (which see). For both genders, th program offers sports, life skills such as cooking, self-defense and experiences such as Air and Water Show, flying with Tuskegee Airmen. Funding from several Booth Business School professors at U of C.
• Friend Center - see University of Chicago Friend Center
• Future Investors of America- see at top
• Futureworld Learning Centers Nfp, 1744 E. 55th St. Chicago, IL 60615, 773 256-1570, details at 312 719-4907. http://www.swkids.org. Ms. Charisse Parham. (thesed websites may be other or old: futureworldhydepark@hotmail.com. http:/www.futureworldlearningcenters.org or http://www.futureworldhydepark.org.)
  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.
• Gallery 37. Ages 14-21. Hands-on paid arts programs and job-training including apprenticeships and internships in arts etc. entrepreneurship, art, sports, technology, communications. Downtown or remote sites. Lots of partners. Storefront Theater, World Kitchen, Downtown Sound, artScape Chicago, Advanced Art Education including HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble. Dance, murals, graphic design apprenticeships. Much is in schools via After School Matters, such as Kenwood Academy. http://www.cityofchicago.org/gallery37center. http://www.afterschoolmatters.org/programs/gallery37. http://www.37advanced.org/perform.html. (See also After School Matters; call 773 533-2108) 66 E. Randolph, 4th floor, 60602. 312 744-4182, 312 774 8925. David Sinski, 312 744-8925, d.sinski@cityofchicago.org. asm@cityofchicago.org.
• Gary Comer Youth Center. Out of area but lots to do there. An environment where young people are exposed to six primary program tracks: academics, health and nutrition, college/career prep, athletics-fitness, civic engagement, arts-culture. Utilizes mentorship, classroom instruction, real world experienced and technology. Comprehensive center for the whole family. Ayoka Samuels, Guy Comer, 7200 S. Ingleside, 60619, 773 358-4085, asamuels@gcychome. http://www.gcyconline.com.
• (Chicago) Gear Up Alliance (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.) (UC programs- see UC Gear Up). Making College Real, scholarship access program. GEAR UP is a federally funded, six-year program that works in partnership with Chicago Public Schools to prepare Chicago students for success in post-secondary education.In order to support students’ quest for a post secondary education, the Chicago GEAR UP Alliance has designated six major program components: 1) in-school instruction; 2) Saturday and after school programs including early high school credit classes; 3) summer programs; 4) college readiness activities; 5) parent seminars and workshops; and 6) professional development for teachers and school staff. Programs include direct service to students, parent programs, and professional development.
  GEAR UP students participate in credit recovery classes with GEAR UP trained teachers who are helping kids get back on track. Enrichment programs are offered for students ready to take on new challenges in preparing for high school. Parents and families remain active through the summer and teachers continue to learn. Much is in the summer and after school/ Saturdays. African Summer Institute, July 6 - 23, 2009, Summer 2009 TI-Nspire™ Workshop, Countdown Math, Amazing Race Countdown to Your Future, Post Secondary Student Development.... Components include AVID, Student Development Seminars, Content Tutoring, and English, Math and Science Advanced Placement Courses. Many programs are for or are also for teachers, such as Teachers As Writers, Young Adult Literature, Credit Recovery Classes, African Summer Institute, TI-NspireTM Workshop. Some program names that can be reached via their website's icons under "Resources" : Gear Up Roosevelt University Cluster, Count Down, YAL, Teachers As Writers, Learning Village, Scholarship-Who Wants to Win, Inquiry and Design, AVID, Pathways to Your Future, Archives, Community Calendar.
  Funding from U.S. Dept. of Education. Consists of: Post Secondary Leadership Council (CEOs of CPS, DePaul, Loyola, Northeastern, Roosevelt, Truman and U of C under Teryl ann Roche), Alliance Administrators, Gear Up Management Teams (Evaluation- Jan Alexander, Parent Services- Margaret -Boyter-Escalona, Professional Development-Chris Johnson, Student Services- Trisa Rosado, CPS Districts- Bernard McCune), and School Partners-in area Hyde Park Academy (Cheryl Rodger, under Roosevelt University), and Kenwood Academy (Lionette Bursey, and Mrs. D. Brown. under U of Chicago- lbursey@uchicago.edu, clagenebrown@uchicago.edu. ). Benefits: Creates a social context for collaborative learning, performance-based assessments, and work experiences, Develops opportunities for rigorous academic preparation, Develops opportunities for the creation of knowledge and inquiry in the school and community, Supports student learning by enhancing students’ engagement in the creation of their own knowledge, Increases student and parent awareness of post-secondary education and career options to promote college attendance. (Cannot find address, phone or "contact" that works in their website-- try via UC Gear Up (cuip....)
  From description of Univ. of Chicago-Kenwood Area Gear Up Program. : Gear Up was created through the Chicago Education Alliance with a $321 million five year grant form the US Dept. fo Education. Chicago Gear Up is an unprecedented partnership of local colleges and universities, cultural institutions and CPS to address critical needs that impede student access and success in college. It serves over 12,000 students in fifty schools across the city, beginning in the middle grades, to prepare for high school and to enroll in college. Kenwood Gear Up Network includes Kenwood Academy High School and Academic Center, Dunbar Academy, Price Elementary, Doolittle Elementary, and Reavis Elementary. Follows student from grade 6 and through first year of college. In 2009 working with cohort of students in 10th and 11th grades in Kenwood High and Dunbar as well as a Post-Secondary Coach in high schools for 9th and 10th graders.
  Academic support, parent education, expanded opportunities for professional development of staff.
  Summer Transition, Parent Leadership Conference, Team Building, Tutoring, Workshops, Seminars, Success Clubs, Technology Training, Family Outings and College Tours.
  4351 S. Drexel room 109 60653, 773 535-1366, fax 773 535-1552.
  
• GenTech. Founded by Hyde Parker Deborah Thompson to provide technology and entrepreneurial camps, tutoring and experience. In 2010, students invented smart phone apps that are already in production and use! 7 week camp for ages 8-17. Also includes classes in video game creation, website creating, 3-D animation. They hardly know they are doing work or research. 93% show gains in math, 98% gains in reading. http://www.mygentech.net, 773 324-7772.
• GirlPOWER! A mentoring program from Loyola University Chicago. Partners in North Kenwood Oakland UC Charter School- Loyola's gen. no. is 773-274-3000. Website http://www.luc.edu.
• GOTS- Faithful Few's Girls Off The Streets basketball and other sports program. (See Faithful Few in various sections for its other programs open to girls.) Active involvement through sports (currently basketball), visits by guest mentors, nutrition classes, tutoring, community service projects. Takes its cue from Michelle Obama to make girls healthy, well-rounded and in a safe environment. Family oriented. Includes Kenwood students. Meets M, W, F 6-9 and select Saturdays in Washington Park Fieldhouse, 5531 S. King Dr. 773 426-3472.
• Graham School of General Studies UC- summer for high schoolers- see University of Chicago Graham School, below.
• Great Books Foundation conducts tutoring and after school sessions in various schools. 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60601-2205. 1 9-- 222-5870. www.greatbooks.org.
• The Homework Mastery Center. Homework tutoring.5234 S. Blackstone. 773 684-2555, 966 908-8867. http://www.homeworkmastery.com. An After School Matters program in several cities. K-12. State approved, certified teachers on staff. A division of "Train Up A Child." Stresses creativity, includes summer program. "To develop tomorrow's leaders by assisting them academically in math, reading, writing and social skills." One-time enrollment fee payable at time of registration. Parent Agreement Form. Mon-Th 3-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-2 pm. admin@homeworkmastery.com.
• Hyde Park Art Center. 5520 S. Cornell. 773 324-5520. http://www.hydeparkart.org. generalinformation@hydeparkart.org. Creativity camps including daily from 2 pm and for elementary on school days off; teen programs. Summer camps. More in the Cultural Calendar. Ray Yang, Program and Education, ryang@hydeparkart.org. See more in Cultural section.
• Hyde Park Development Center. Closed.
• Hyde Park Jewish Community Center. 52o0 S. Hyde Park Blvd., 60615, 773 753-3080. http://www.gojcc.org. Laurie Goldberg Regional Administrator. Michael Goldstein, mgoldstein@gojcc.org. Early childhood classes, gym, vacation-day programs for nursery through 5th grade. Established in 1949, Hyde Park JCC serves thousands of families each year through educational, recreational, social and cultural programs. The 30,000 square foot building shared with Congregation Rodfei Zedek, includes early and childhood classes, outdoor enclosed playground, and 3,000-square-foot gym. Enrichment classes are for children aged 3-6. Vacation day programs during the year for children nursery through 5th grade. After school programs are geared to grades 1-8 and include basketball, Tae Kwon Do, swimming (at Dyett pool) and gymnastics. League play available. Summer Camp offers a range of 4- and 8-week programs for children from 3 year to 9th grade with Red Cross swim instruction, bus service.
• Hyde Park Learning Resources Center. Website may not be up yet. 5114 S. Dorchester. 312 209-3852, local 773 363-5581. http://www.hplrc.org. Call and ask for Lillie Goodwin, lillie.goodwin@sbcglobal.net. Provides homework assistance, tutoring, test preparatory services and summer programs. Tutoring and homework, test preparation centering on academics for all grades. Group or individual. 2 pm earliest to 6 pm. Safe Haven.
• Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. 5480 S. Kenwood, 60615. 773 643-4062. http://www.hpnclub.org. Interim Director Jennifer Bosch, jennifer.bosch@hpnclub.org; President, Bethany Pickens.
  Neighborhood Club Fall 2011 programs update
  Suite of programs in start of 2011. 300 ages 0-16 served every weekday.

  Early childhood

  Tot Lot for 0-4

  Baby PhD Activity Workshops for 0-3 and caregivers or parents

  School Age

  Before and After School-- Busy Bees K-2, Tweens grades 3-5, Teens grades 6-10. Free 3 days/week

  All-day Summer Camp grades K-10

  Sports

  • Chicago Riots Roller Derby for girls ages 12-17 (See Chicago Riots...)
  • Open Gym bb for teens free
  • L'il Kickers soccer ages 28 mo to 9 years
  • We Got Game bb and flag football ages 2-12 years

  Intergenerational Program- Elders and other adults provide literacy assistance, mentoring, homework help.

  Coming- New athletic leagues or youth: bb boys K-9, girls K-3, soccer ages 2-6; South Wing literacy centre, teen room, early childhood center, professional kitchen.

  Lango Kids. Foreign Languages for Kids. http://www.LangoChicago.com.

  Year-round Before and After school and Days Off, Summer Camp 7 am-6 pm ages 6-12. Tot Lot October to May Tu., Wed., Fri. mornings. For complete information and very full schedule visit their website. Before and after school care is available for children ages 5-12. Club staff drop children off and pick them up from the schools that are in close proximity to the Club. Open Gym 5:30 to 8:30 weekday evenings. Also ballet, jazz, tap, martial arts, hip hop, digital music, art, field trips, computer. See also in hydepark.org (this site) Neighborhood Club Programs and Collaborers in the Community. Includes Baby PhD Childcare Network programs daily at the Club.
  Financial Literacy classes for grades 7-12.
  7th and 8th grade After School Program: Life Skills, Homework Assistance, Presentation Skills, Spoken Word and Fine art, Basketball and Sports. Daily bus pickup at Canter middle School. 773 643-4062.
  A new focus is the intergenerational mentoring Program. Brings together adults over 55 with teens 12-14 years old- starts Winter 2009.
  Note, the 2008 summer program has been revised and enhanced to stress field trips to swimming, beaches, museums as well as doing art projects, playing sports, and educational brush up. Under temporary staff.
  The fall program is hoped to be expanded to high school students and include financial management, spoken word, and African Dance and is being fine tuned in consultation with Cantor, Kenwood, Murray and Ray schools. Li'l Kickers, We Got Game.
  

  In progress: Teen and High School Financial Literacy and Management: Checking and savings accounts How-To, budgeting, investments, stock market, asset building: Money Talks Teen Financial Empowerment Program 6 week program April 15-May 22 Wed. and Fridays 5:30. College Preparation for High Schoolers: SAT/ACT, computer lab, financial aid, personal statement tutoring.
  
  This summer: Teen Summer Program. Includes weekly field trips around the city planned by students who learn how to use public transit as first choice, to navigate the city and a host of topics. Travel underwritten by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference.
  
  New: Intergenerational Programming Every generation has its ways of expressing its story. Highlights: oral histories, events, visual arts, dancing
  MORE ON FALL AND WINTER 2008 PROGRAMS IN CULTURAL SECTION.
  The intergenerational program includes middle school students interviewing South Side senior citizens of various lifestyles including LGBT in conjunction with Howard Brown. More in Youth Discussion-empowerment section.

• Hyde Park Parent Cooperative for Early Learning. Or. Pre-school ages 2-4; parent participation required; limited after-school programs. 5300 South Shore Drive. 773 684-6363. http://www.parentcoop.org. Monica Foster, info@parentcoop.org.
• Hyde Park Parent Support Network- parents and young kids play interactive, stimulative games. 5230 (5234) S. Blackstone. 773 684-2555. http://www.hydeparkpsn.org. (May be preschool only? But is part of Homework Mastery Network, which see.
• 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.
• The IIT Middle-School Computer Discovery Camp for Girls, sponsored by the IIT College of Science and Letters and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, will be held Mondays to Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., July 18-28, on IIT's Main Campus. Vida Winans (CS MS '90), senior instructor of computer science, will lead participants in a variety of hands-on activities to develop their interest and skills.
  The camp is based on a program hosted at IIT last summer, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) "Broadening Participation in Computing" program. High-achieving, motivated girls who will enter grades 7-9 this fall are eligible. Students from populations underrepresented in computer science and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), including African-American, Hispanic and Native American students, are especially encouraged to apply. The cost for the Middle-School Computer Discovery Camp for Girls is $475.00; need-based scholarships are available. To learn more, see https://sites.google.com/site/iitcomputerdiscoverycamp/registration. For questions, please contact Vida Winans at 312-567-5334 or Winans@iit.edu.
• Infinite Future Organization. Has a website calling for new resources for kids and implying it has an athletic and tutoring school, but no contacts are given. http://www.infinitefutureorg.org.
• Inner City Youth Foundation. Call to find programs including recreational. 4500 S. Michigan. 773 285-2000.
• 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 as well as connection to the Betty Shabazz suite of charter schools.
• Ivy League Tutoring. www.ivyleaguetutoring.biz, 7134 S Jeffery Blvd. Chicago, IL 60649. (773) 752-2222
  Tutors for Harvard, Yale, Cornell, U of C. One-to-one tutoring, elementary through Ph.D. and adult, leading to success including at top flight universities who are in the top 1% of the country in verbal and mathematical skills (Grad. Record Exam). Targeted especially to an African-American population and to learning disabled and remedial. Adept at motivation. Mathematics, Science, Reading, English, Social Science, Foreign Languages, ISAT, Terra Nova ACT, PSAT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, GMAT. Onsite or online. 26 years experience. Thoroughly tests all incoming students, designs an individual instruction program, re teaches foundations, practical as well as theoretical, stress on retention, parental engagement and instruction. Noon to 10 pm M-Th, 7-10 St adn Sun. Initial test $75. $75 per (full) hour. Each additional student is only $5 more (parents free). Carol Young or Adrian Hunter at 773 752-2222.
• JCC see Hyde Park Jewish Community Center. http://www.ivyleaguetutoring.biz.
• Jewish Child and Family Services- see Sibshops in the Youth Support Groups section for one example.
• JUSTUSarts. Established in 1991 as a grassroots, arts-based, youth-oriented program. Our mission is to provide literary arts activities featuring poetry, storytelling and drama for community development, diversity outreach and increased academic achievement. Our programs are designed to help increase self-esteem, self-image, communication skills, team work, social responsibility and cultural awareness. Oba William King, 1634 E. 53rd St. #143. 773 288-0800. http://www.storytelling.org/oba. oba@justusarts.org.
• Kemit Learning Center. Day care, preschool, after school ages 6 weeks to 7 years. Spanish, Kindemusik, Educational field trips. Part of the Baby Ph.D. Network. Our programs support the School's mission of developing students with character. Through a broad range of activities and exceptional instruction, we encourage children to apply their talents, identify new interests, develop caring friendships, and build confidence in their ability to succeed. Our programs operate in developmentally stimulating home-like environments within which children’s natural love of learning can flourish. We foster the growth of the whole child through age-appropriate activities that address social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Above all we strive to be practical, relevant, and fun! 44th and Greenwood. 773 268-4454. http://www.kemitlearningcenter.com.
• Kenwood Academy's Brotherhood boys mentoring- see Brotherhood, above.
• 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.
• Kiwanis, Hyde Park. Builders and Key Clubs. Builders are for middle school (11-14 years)- have in Kenwood, developing in Canter; Key are for high school. Mentoring and project-based clubs building business/entrepreneurship, volunteer ship and self sufficiency life skills. http://www.buildersclub.org.
  Club #13752 of Illinois-East Iowa District, Division 4. Find in http://www.iikiwanis.org, http://www.kiwanis.org. President Marianne Bagnola, Vice President Camille Hamilton-Doyle, Treasurer Jon Will, Secretary Rosemary Snow, Contact Rosemary Snow: Mail all including contributions to Kiwanis of Hyde Park, c/o 1507 E. 53rd St. Box 120, Chicago, IL 60615. 773 324-8645, roses92@sbcglobal.net. Jon Will: 1507 E. 53rd St., PMB 120, 60615, 773-643-8089, Fax 773 643-8091, jnwassoc@sbcglobal.net. Call Wally Jonas at 773 955-5035. Illinois-East Iowa District Governor Kevin McConnell, governor@iikiwanis.org.
  For more information about Kiwanis projects or to participate contact Jon Will at jnwassoc@sbcglobal.net. Working for example with Chicago Youth Programs (q.v.). Nationally, Kiwanis.org.
• Kumon Math and Reading Centers. Kumon Math and Reading Center of Hyde Park. 1525 E. 55rd St, Suite 202-1. A for profit after school tutoring program for students from pre-school through high school. Owner and operator Emanuel Ahme. Free placement testing. Emmanuel Ahme, 773 9557010. eahme1@yahoo.com. http://www.kumon.com. Use the general no. 800 937-6284 for others Kumon schools.
• Lango Kids. Foreign Languages for Kids. http://www.LangoChicago.com. (http://www.langokids.com national?). More info contact Baby Ph D and Lango Belles North Chicago -Tel: 219.614.3322, langobelles@yahoo.com. Foreign languages for the really young. Now has a Hyde Park site in conjunction with Baby PhD Childcare Network (which see) and Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (which see). At Lango your child will learn another language, make developmental strides, explore other cultures and make friends. Our highly engaging language classes use music, games, art and stories to teach kids new languages. We offer language classes at convenient locations in communities around the United States.
  Tot 'N Parent, Preschool, Early Elementary (through age 8), Summer camps (ages 3-8, located in various states but not yet Midwest).
  Early Elementary Language Classes: Our early elementary students learn their new languages through adventures, activities that require increasing levels of engagement and understanding over time, and that reward kids with a feeling of accomplishment. A simple literacy component ensures that these students not only listen, speak, sing and play in their new language, but read and write as well. Lango is proud to partner with dozens of elementary schools nationwide to provide convenient classes to their students.
• Languages, Critical. Arabic, Chinese, Russian. If you child has studied these, contact the U of C Graham School/STARTALK, which is offering free courses to 60 qualified CPS students summer 2008 on UC campus. http://www.grahamschool.uchicago.edu.
• Link and Options Centers Inc. This nfp has served South Suburban Cook but is expanding its reach. The Link & Option Center, Inc, is a multi-faceted, nonprofit 501(c)3 community-based human services organization that has provided educational support services, mentoring, and intervention/delinquency prevention services to youth and families in South Suburban Cook County since it was incorporated in 1999. Include prevention, intervention and other public safety-type services. Services now include TeenREACH; mentoring; academic enrichment (tutoring); family-centered referral services; computer training; an alternative to school suspension program; 6th District Court diversion; anger management services; a Kids Cafe nutritional meal program and Juvenile Justice mental health counseling. Vocational Training and substance abuse treatment are also available for youth and adults. The mission of The Link & Option Center is to empower youth and families with quality prevention and intervention services to create crossroads among systems of care, schools, and communities. Since its inception, the programs at TLOC have been designed to facilitate positive development, foster positive life choices and strengthen academic skills in order to assist young minority youth to make the transition to post-secondary education and define their career goals. Partners include Higher Learning Network re broadcasting. 15652 S. Homan Ave., Markham, IL 60428. 708-331-4880. Fax 708 331-4877. http://www.link-option.com.
• 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.
  Literacy Works trains over 750 volunteer tutors and literacy program staff each year and helps over 125 teen and adult learners in 50 organizations or programs citywide improve their reading skills. Collaborates with Woodlawn Collaborative at First Presbyterian, 6400 S. Kimbark. Teen and adult learners (mainly 16 to 60+) improve their writing skills, employment literacy, and family literacy skills, including basic and 2nd language, by attending Writers' Circle, Succeed with Literacy, and OK Learn, and Family Literacy Opportunities (FLO) workshops presented by Literacy Works at literacy programs and other programs serving low-income teens, adults, and families. Treats literacy as a basic right and an avenue to a rich, productive right.
  info@litworks.org. http://www.litworks.org.
• Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center. 1060 E. 47th St. 60653. 773 285-1211. Zakeya N. Cartman. zcartman.blackpearl.org. Director of Development. Program Director Chinera Moody. Exec. Dir Monica Haslip. http://www.blackpearl.org. info@blackpearl.org.
  Visual arts and business training. After school program for youth ages 12-19. Summer program-ages 7-19.
  A major player that has not forgotten its core mission in sophisticated children's learning--including the connection between the art and the business, as well as the craft of arts production. ("Arts=Smarts"). Lots of classes, book and other clubs, and field projects as well as exhibits featuring child group projects exhibitions. Public Arts installation projects through the South Side. Gallery and cafe with jazz Monday evenings. Dir. Monica Haslip- mhaslip@blackpearl.org. Works with schools, including Robinson, and with CPS Dept. of Dropout Prevention and Recovery (so far schools in other parts of the city).
• Little Brothers Friends to the Elderly. Non-profit organization works with schools to get children 5 to 17 in contact with persons over 70- Intergenerational. Another program lets kindergartners just learning to count to 100 meet centenarians. 355 N. Ashland Ave. 312 455-1000 60607. http://www.littlebrothers.org.
• Lyric Opera of Chicago. Opera in the Neighborhoods, incl. Kenwood Academy. Has a local chapter.
• Magic Chicago. 950 E. 61st St. http://www.magicchicago.org. (Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization) has a number of programs that encourage creativity leadership, entrepreneurship, job readiness, and health including through sports. Founding director Joseph Strickland. Bryan K. Echols, bryane@magicchicago.org. Vanessa Muhammad, 773 290-2313, vanessa.muhammad@gmail.com. Provides tutoring, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and cultural enrichment programs Including in schools such as Hyde Park Academy with After School Matters, U of C. Has as number of Kenwood Students. A non-profit active youth service group based in Woodlawn, whose mission is to organize and mobilize residents of Woodlawn and the surrounding communities to create and stimulate social change. Now also providing health education outreach and seminars to youth and parents (dir. Carlos Meyers), and other fairs. Includes arts such as MAGIC Woodlawn Instrumental Strings Program, Woodlawn Mural Arts Apprenticeship (WMAP); Young, Gifted and Organized; MAGIC Teen Talk Chicago; United Sisters of Civilization; Hip Hop Outreach, Programming and Education (HOPE); MB2015 Campaign; Health and Wellness Initiative. The programs are all in schools or spaces in the communities. Parental involvement is required.
• METROsquash combines sports and academic, with behavioral and community service field trip components, CPS partnership afterschool program is growing: about 60 kids 3 days a week after school, incl. in Kozminski and Reavis, it expects to include Price this fall. Executive Director David Kay. Director Christine Boukamp. HQ at University Church, 5650 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, (773) 241-5150 . Fifth through eighth grade. Some kids have used it as a gateway to the Ivy League boarding schools. http://www.metrosquash.org.
  Sophomores up can volunteer with Metro Squash! Help mainly with the tutoring or as chaperones on field trips, games, community service projects. E-mail david@metrosqush.org or call 773 251-1711. 5655 S. University, 773 241-5150. http://www.metrosquash.org.
• Moneythink. Nonprofit mentorship org. that brings college students (in our area mainly UC) into high school classrooms to promote financial literacy and habits and entrepreneurship. Four ten-week curricula. Uses successful business models to instill teamwork, collaboration, dedication, leadership, and communication skills. Student groups build their own businesses addressed here to South Side needs and conditions- and designed to change these and instill a positive outlook, opportunities, and culture of responsibility. With over 40 mentors and 850 "graduates," the program has already won awards such as from Sparkseed. Weekly lessons occur in economics or business classes in at least 6 Chicago public high schools including Woodlawn UC Charter; also Hales Franciscan. Principal of the latter says the students share more than with regular teachers--it's two way subject and life/cultural learning. Moneythink has helped several colleges nationally to set up such programs and has over 20 interns in summer shadow mentoring with Fortune 500 CEOs and CFOs. It also works with basketball camps such as Chicago Got Game (see We Got Game Chicago in other sections). http://www.moneythink.org. Physical address and phone not given. Website has helpful posts.
  Contacts: Bring to your school- Greg Nance, gnance@moneythink.org. Start a chapter- Ted Gorder, tgorder@moneythink.org. Become a mentor- Morgan Hartley, mhartley@moneythink.org. Shashin Chorkski, schorkshi@moneythink.org.
• Museum of Science and Industry. Lots of programs-- see description of most in other sections including summer camps. Center for Science and Education partners with c40 community-based organizations to provide service to students whose families can't afford it---$1,000 worth of supplies, free transportation and lab space. http://www.msichicago.org.
• Music Teachers of Hyde Park. 773 895-6083. http://www.mthp.org. (Ties in with Hyde Park Youth Symphony and Blackstone Library 4th Monday recital series. See Cultural Resources, Cultural Calendar).
• The Next Step. A transition program for teen mothers--and now dads, also, to cope with the transition from high school to junior college. By the Junior League and UC Pediatrics Dept., 5440 S. Drexel (Friend Center), 773 834-4504. or Sylvia Davis at 773 702-3925. Also from Chicago Child Care Society- http://www.cccsociety.org.
• One Hope United. 707 E. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60653, 312 949-5500, http://www.onehopeunited.org. Tajuana Rice program coordinator. Licensed child welfare and family service including residential and outpatient serving over 15,000 children and families. Two-by-two mentoring program for 11-18's to improve school performance included.
• Open Book Program. See Institute for Positive Living.
• The Op Shop- increasingly focusing on activities and education for youth, including nature walks, activities in parks. http://www.theopshop.org. This art and alternative shopping space pops up, closes and moves around.
• PAC-CY. Arts, cultural, and career awareness for youth in schools on the southside, northside and suburbs. LaNell Morgan, 5120 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Suite 210, 60615. 773 288-5167, PACCY210@aol.com.
• Parent Cooperative for Early Learning. Preschool 2-6 Incl. summer camp through age 8. Preschool 2-5s day-long year-long. . Parent participation required.7 am-6 pm. Enr. 40-56. Operated by the school's board. Field trips, professional dance instructor, swimming in the summer, on-site gym and playground. Air conditioned, open year round. Part-time or full time, 3 full or 5 half days. Summer camp for children 6-8 8:30-5:30 in late June-late August. The school prides itself on it multi-cultural ethic and parental involvement in the cooperative.
  Monica Foster, Director. 5300 South Shore Drive. http://www.parentcoop.org. Monica S. Foster (Board chair Charlene Hobson) 663 684-6363, Fax 773 684-0142. info@parentcoop.org. http://www.parentcoop.org.
• Parent Support Network- See Hyde Park Parent Support Network.
• Church of St. Paul and The Redeemer uses volunteer tutors for 1st and 2nd graders and students. Wednesdays, 3:14-4:15. Linda Thisted, 773 947-9243. http://www.sp-r.org.
• Scouting. There are several scouting and similar organizations for girls and for boys. Boy Scouts of America: http://www.chicagobsa.org. For updated information on local scouts, contact Trp512bsa@aol.com, beprepared4life@comcast.com.
  Tiger cubs - first graders learning real life skills
  Cubs- 2nd and 3rd graders- achievements and electives
  Webelos - 4th and 5th
  Boy Scout Troop 512 meets every Friday 7 pm. The largest troop in the area. United Church of Hyde Park, 1448 E. 53rd St.
  Girl Scouts Troop 89- at Murray? 5335 S. Kenwood.
  Scouting also from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 5200 S. University, 312-823-8729.
• Watch for Sea Scouts, being restarted in the area.
• Smartypants Our leaders. (Looking for information, contacts.) Targeted to 3rd and 4th graders, this org. in CPS schools, brings together experiences in theater and play acting, gardening, body movement, and meditation to develop social, concentration and relational skills.
• South Side Parents. Not really after school program but to be called attention to. A non-profit that connects parents and children to information and access about schools and enrichment programs. Holds Fairs and discussions, monitors conditions. Josephine Saunders, PO Box 16431, 60606.312 842-8936. info@southsideparents.org. http://www.southsideparents.org.
• South Side Scribblers. "We don't help with homework." 917-817-5782. Mary Dory, co-director, mcd@uchicago.edu, Ella Christoph student director, echristoph@uchicago.edu, Wallace Goode, University of Chicago, Director, wgoode@uchicago.edu. Jacob Cogan, Thalia Gigerenzer. Coordinates U of C students who teach creative writing after school to grades 3-8 in four schools at present: Ray (see their website), St. Thomas Apostle, Bret Harte, and Woodlawn campus of UC Charter School. "A place where kids can express themselves and create" and explore.
• Splash/Cascade- see University of Chicago Splash/Cascade
• 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.
• The UCW Signature Project. An interdisciplinary program that provides 9th grade students with the opportunity to analyze and take positions on the historical, political and environmental issue that are impacting their community. Jeremy Peters, (UC Charter Woodlawn High) 6420 S. University Avenue 60637, 773 294-2243, jeremypeters@ucw.uei-schools.org.
• United Church of Hyde Park arranges tutoring, mentoring and other programs in and out of schools-- Rev. Franshoon 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, associated: Chapin Hall (for information/research on afterschool and more)
  Working with UC's Urban Education Institute qv are Chapin Hall Center for Children, School of Social Service Administration.
  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.
  Chapin Hall, http://www.chapinhall.org. 1313 E. 60th St., 773 753-5900, fax 773 753-5940. Dir. Matthew Stagner. Lots of research papers! involved in Elev8 and Woodlawn Promise- bringing services into the schools in conjunction with afterschool programs.
• University of Chicago, Chicago Scholars Foundation- see Chicago Scholars Foundation above.
• University of Chicago Civic Knowledge Project: Joannie Friedman, Bart Schultz, Hannah Jacoby and coach Sam Cohn coordinate
  Winning Words: (http://civicknowledge.uchicago.edu/winningwords.shtml). Orate, Debate, and Enact/Verbal Arts for Democratic Practice (The only debate and philosophy afterschool program in CPS), a year-long after-school program for high and middle school students. Other short and extended programs also provide opportunities to experience a college curriculum. http://civicknowledge.uchicago.edu/winningwords.shtml. 1115 E. 58th St. Walker 009. 773 834-3929. rschultz@uchicago.edu, edudley@uchicago.edu. Ties to Office of Special Programs.
  Winning Words on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/The-Civic-Knowledge-Project-Winning-Words/145752131155, Twitter http://twitter.com/winningwords. Dear Friends of the Civic Knowledge Project--Just wanted to let you know that we have some absolutely terrific new interns working for our Winning Words afterschool program (the only philosophy afterschool program in Chicago). They would like you to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter, at:

  Facebook page link: http://is.gd/4Uvr5
  Twitter page link: http://www.twitter.com/winningwords

  Odyssey Project. For out of school youth and adults to get GED and get college courses and credits. Related: Educating the Community including EduCom Weblog and Cafe Society discussions at I house 3rd Wednesdays. http://lucian.uchicago.edu/blogs/educom/. The Odyssey Project, which is offered in Chicago and Springfield by the IHC in partnership with the Bard College (New York) Clemente Course in the Humanities and several Illinois universities, was founded on the premise that engagement with the humanities can offer a way out of poverty. It provides a free yearlong course in five humanities subjects (literature, U.S. history, critical thinking and writing, philosophy, and art history) for adults at or below the poverty level. On the South Side, where classes are supported by the CKP and offered at one of the University’s charter schools.
• University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program. 3-year after school and school-hours program for selected high school students. Apply/join in freshman year. Judd J-420 or 542, 5835 S. Kimbark. http://phoenix.uchicago.edu. Also http://collegiatescholars.uchicago.edu. Kimberly Ransom, 773 702-2239, or 773 834-2274. ransom@uchicago.edu. csp@phoenix.uchicago.edu. College Bridge for Juniors and Seniors is also a part of this program, citywide with many universities partnering. Summer semester of credit in both HS and College included.
  University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program. Kenwood Academy, Dunbar and other students in this program gain the confidence to all go to 4-year colleges, 1/3 to highly selective universities with prestigious scholarships. It entails three summers of rigor, enrichment and world-opening experience starting with sophomore year.
• SPLASH-and CASCADE (see below U of C Splash) brings high school kids to UC campus for a day or course of sample immersion classes. Coordinator Luke Joyner and Nakila Vasudevan. See University of Chicago Splash.
• 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. At Ellis Ave.- Paula Hatfield. May or may not be leading the same program: Mark Bourdenko [mailto:mbourdenko@gmail.com, 617-935-6364 or assistant director Matthew Katz at 850-510-8894. Also involved is CPS CAO M Hill Hammock. Includes health mentoring.
• TEACH (Training Early Achievers for Careers in Health Research). A major part of Collegiate Scholars Program is this program for juniors as teams to work with doctors and social researchers in clinic and real research. It encourages minorities. Over 50 have so far completed the summer-long program. http://collegiatescholars.uchicago.edu, http://chess.uchicago.edu/teach.html. Note also RIBS (Research in Biological Sciences.)
• University (of Chicago) Community Service Center. Coordinates U of C students with community service opportunities. Works also with a large number of schools partners and 39 area schools including particularly at Ray, for enrichment programs on a wide range of interests. http://ucsc.uchicago.edu. 5525 S. Ellis, Ste. 160 , Chicago, IL 60637. 773 753-GIVE (4483), ucsc@uchicago.edu. Wallace E. Goode, wgoode@uchicago.edu. 773 834-1549.
• UC GEAR UP Resource Center. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Director not found- citywide Terry ann Roche, Dr. Sharon H. Hahs?) or cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/gearup/chicago/index.htm, cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/gearup/.
  (Chicago) Gear Up Alliance (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.) (UC programs- see UC Gear Up). Making College Real, scholarship access program. GEAR UP is a federally funded, six-year program that works in partnership with Chicago Public Schools to prepare Chicago students for success in post-secondary education.In order to support students’ quest for a post secondary education, the Chicago GEAR UP Alliance has designated six major program components: 1) in-school instruction; 2) Saturday and after school programs including early high school credit classes; 3) summer programs; 4) college readiness activities; 5) parent seminars and workshops; and 6) professional development for teachers and school staff. Programs include direct service to students, parent programs, and professional development.
  GEAR UP students participate in credit recovery classes with GEAR UP trained teachers who are helping kids get back on track. Enrichment programs are offered for students ready to take on new challenges in preparing for high school. Parents and families remain active through the summer and teachers continue to learn. Much is in the summer and after school/ Saturdays. African Summer Institute, July 6 - 23, 2009, Summer 2009 TI-Nspire™ Workshop, Countdown Math, Amazing Race Countdown to Your Future, Post Secondary Student Development.... Components include AVID, Student Development Seminars, Content Tutoring, and English, Math and Science Advanced Placement Courses. Many programs are for or are also for teachers, such as Teachers As Writers, Young Adult Literature, Credit Recovery Classes, African Summer Institute, TI-NspireTM Workshop. Some program names that can be reached via their website's icons under "Resources" : Gear Up Roosevelt University Cluster, Count Down, YAL, Teachers As Writers, Learning Village, Scholarship-Who Wants to Win, Inquiry and Design, AVID, Pathways to Your Future, Archives, Community Calendar.
  Funding from U.S. Dept. of Education. Consists of: Post Secondary Leadership Council (CEOs of CPS, DePaul, Loyola, Northeastern, Roosevelt, Truman and U of C under Teryl ann Roche), Alliance Administrators, Gear Up Management Teams (Evaluation- Jan Alexander, Parent Services- Margaret -Boyter-Escalona, Professional Development-Chris Johnson, Student Services- Trisa Rosado, CPS Districts- Bernard McCune), and School Partners-in area Hyde Park Academy (Cheryl Rodger, under Roosevelt University), and Kenwood Academy (Lionette Bursey, and Mrs. D. Brown. under U of Chicago- lbursey@uchicago.edu, clagenebrown@uchicago.edu. ). Benefits: Creates a social context for collaborative learning, performance-based assessments, and work experiences, Develops opportunities for rigorous academic preparation, Develops opportunities for the creation of knowledge and inquiry in the school and community, Supports student learning by enhancing students’ engagement in the creation of their own knowledge, Increases student and parent awareness of post-secondary education and career options to promote college attendance. (Cannot find address, phone or "contact" that works in their website-- try via UC Gear Up (cuip....)
  From description of Univ. of Chicago-Kenwood Area Gear Up Program. : Gear Up was created through the Chicago Education Alliance with a $321 million five year grant form the US Dept. fo Education. Chicago Gear Up is an unprecedented partnership of local colleges and universities, cultural institutions and CPS to address critical needs that impede student access and success in college. It serves over 12,000 students in fifty schools across the city, beginning in the middle grades, to prepare for high school and to enroll in college. Kenwood Gear Up Network includes Kenwood Academy High School and Academic Center, Dunbar Academy, Price Elementary, Doolittle Elementary, and Reavis Elementary. Follows student from grade 6 and through first year of college. In 2009 working with cohort of students in 10th and 11th grades in Kenwood High and Dunbar as well as a Post-Secondary Coach in high schools for 9th and 10th graders.
  Academic support, parent education, expanded opportunities for professional development of staff.
  Summer Transition, Parent Leadership Conference, Team Building, Tutoring, Workshops, Seminars, Success Clubs, Technology Training, Family Outings and College Tours.
  4351 S. Drexel room 109 60653, 773 535-1366, fax 773 535-1552.
  
• University of Chicago Graham School - UChicago Summer session for High School Students. Immersive, credit-bearing programs. Apply start at https://summer.uchicago.edu/apply-today.cfm. http://grahamschool.uchicago.edu. Includes things not normally on a curriculum like games, movies, topics not ordinarily on a high school curriculum.
• University of Chicago Neighborhood Schools Program. 5525 S. Ellis room 165. http://nsp.uchicago.edu/prospective.html. Duel Richardson or Yelene Modley, 773 834-1935. ymodley@uchicago. Many useful programs including credit and non credit, U of C Collegiate Scholars (see above) and College Bridge, young scholars (math) other programs for down to 6th grade. More information at bottom of next section: cultural, or University of Chicago and Schools page. Over 330 paid and volunteer UC students in schools including every public school in our area.
• University of Chicago Office of Special Programs including PEP (Pilot Enrichment Program) in schools. Run for many decades by Dr. Larry Hawkins. Interim director Terhonda Palacios. Gate- Blake 113, 5845 S. Ellis Av 60637. 773 702-8288, Fax 773 702-0189. http://osp-cp.uchicago.edu. PEP serves 70 students of whom 40 are elementary. Since 1972, 2,600 have taken advantage of the program and some to PhD programs. Hawkins insisted on well-rounded students with top academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities, and upon parent participation. Included are classroom instruction, trips to colleges including several living on the UC campus, the opera, museums, events and ethnic restaurants. Allied with Neighborhood Schools Program.
• University of Chicago Office of Special Programs including PEP (Pilot Enrichment Program) in schools. Run for many decades by Dr. Larry Hawkins. Interim director Terhonda Palacios. Gates- Blake 113, 5845 S. Ellis Av 60637. 773 702-8288, Fax 773 702-0189. Office of Special Programs is a federally funded Upward Bound program. http://osp-cp.uchicago.edu. PEP serves 70 students of whom 40 are elementary. The program uses recreation to totally engage the student for excellence, from academic to social and behavioral. It is year round. Since 1972, 2,600 have taken advantage of the program and some have gone on to PhD programs. Hawkins insisted on well-rounded students with top academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities, and upon parent participation. Included are classroom instruction, trips to colleges including several living on the UC campus, the opera, museums, events and ethnic restaurants. Allied with the U of C Neighborhood Schools Program.
• University of Chicago SPLASH! CASCADE! New website http://splashchicago.learningu.org/. or just splash.uchicago.edu. See more in UC Civic Knowledge, above. Luke Joyner, co-chair, lukejoy@uchicago.edu. Part of the Chicago Gear Up Alliance. Other contacts: Dagene' Z Brown, 773 535-1366 (Kenwood Academy dagenebrown@uchicago.edu, Anthony Downing, 773 841-5028, ardowning@cps.k12.il.us. Registration website http://splash.uchicago.edu. A program that includes one-day's and one day a week for a month at 1116 E. 59th St. Brings high school kids to UC campus for sample immersion classes taught by UC students. Not at all your ordinary curriculum, including movies, games, video games, dissection....
  Splash in 2010 is on October 2. Cascade prob. Oct. 19-Nov. 16 Tuesday evenings. Registration is open from September on their website. Students, remember that this is a commitment; please inform if you must cancel. Over 400 attended SPLASH in 2009.
  Cascade is literally just around the corner! At Splash! we announced to the students that Cascade registration would begin this week. Cascade is the sister program to Splash, and is very similar in philosophy. For Cascade, high school students come to the University of Chicago to take mini-classes taught by UChicago students - however instead of coming for just one Saturday, students come every TUESDAY evening for 5 weeks. Cascade is also substantially smaller than Splash, we offer 9 classes, and students sign up to take the same 1 or 2 classes for all five weeks. These 9 classes are spread out over 2 time blocks, from 4:30pm-5:30pm and 6:00pm-7:00pm. Students do not have to come to both time blocks. We keep the class sizes small, just like Splash, at around 15-20 students. Also, just like Splash - Cascade is completely free. Registration for Cascade HAS BEGUN on our website (we just opened it), http://splash.uchicago.edu, and will be open until SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18th at 9PM. Students just have to go to the website, sign up and pick the 1 or 2 classes they want to take. Contact nakila.vasudevan@gmail.com.
  October 1 in 2011. Contact for special sign up links. Splash is an exciting one-day enrichment event hosted on the University of Chicago campus. Splash invites all high school students in and around Chicago to sign up for fun, free classes, on an amazing range of topics including Basic Chinese, The Science Behind Harry Potter, Introduction to Nuclear Chemistry, Flamenco Dancing and more! All classes are taught by University students passionate about their subjects and eager to share their enthusiasm with Chicago's youth.
  

  Splash is a one-day educational event hosted on the University of Chicago campus that invites all high school student in Chicago to take free classes on topics that can range from Neuroscience to Bicycle Mechanics and Video Game Programming to Breakdancing. All of our classes are taught by University students with a passion for learning and an eagerness to impart that enthusiasm to Chicago’s youth.
  Splash 2010 will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2011.
  All high school students will be able to register for up to six hours worth of classes on our website, splash.uchicago.edu, on September 3, 2010. However, we will be reserving seats in classes for your school if you are able to guarantee attendance of your students at this year’s Splash. If you can RSVP with us by calling 773-789-7347 by Friday, August 27, we will send you a link to registration FIVE days before it is available to the public.

  Please read our attached information sheet for more on Splash and its sister program, Cascade. In addition, I am attaching a small sampling of courses being offered at this year’s Splash program. We hope you consider registering early as we expect this to be the largest Splash we have yet held!

  Please contact us by email or phone with any questions, concerns, or requests for further information on how to give your students a better chance at enrolling in the courses they are most interested in.

  UPDATE: The "early bird" has been extended a few days. The schedule of choices should be on their website (http://splash.uchicago.edu) by August 28. 773-789-7347, splashchicago@gmail.com.

• University of Chicago Summer Session Office- Insight. These in-depth and hands-on three-week courses join students with experts in their fields doing what they do. Every course takes advantage of the unique educational opportunities offered by the University of Chicago and city of Chicago, taking material taught in undergraduate-level courses and adding experience not available in traditionally-designed classes. All courses are taught for college credit. Courses include American Law, Ancient Egyptian Language, Creative Writing, Developmental Psychology, and Field Studies in Urban Society. Entering grade 10. Deadline May 15. Dates as per website https://summer.uchicago.edu/insight.cfm. Fees $2,600 commute, $4,100 in dorm. Financial aid https://summer.uchiago.edu/financial-information.cfm. Contact: 773 834-3792, slopez@uchicago.edu.
• University of Chicago Summer Session Office- Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS). https:/summer.uchicago.edu/ribs.cfm. Students grades 11-12 who have excelled in high-school biology learn the techniques used in cutting-edge biological research lab facilities during this four-week intensive training program. Students will be immersed in the research experience, they'll get a taste of life in a working laboratory, and gain exposure to a broad range of molecular, microbiological, and cellular biological techniques. Fee $7,500. Scholarships available. Info at https://summer.uchicago.edu/financial-information.cfm. Contact Summer Session Office, 773 834-3792, slopez@uchicago.edu.
• University of Chicago Summer Session Office-(each year's theme likely to be different). Stones and Bones. -(Each year’s theme is likely to be different; visit as at bottom of entry to get this year’s description url). Example: Stones and Bones. https://summer.uchicago.edu/stones-and-bones.cfm. Paleontology. Students grades 11 to 12 who have completed a course in general science take a four-week intensive program, including an introduction to basic geology, paleontological methods, stratigraphy, and earth history. Then they experience what life in the field is all about as they travel to the Green River Formation in Wyoming and unearth 52-million-year old fossils. Taught by Lance Grande!!!!! Field Museum VP for Research and Collections.2008 classes June 23-29 and July 15-18, field school June 30-July 14. 2008 deadline May 15. Fee $8,100.Partial scholarships at https://summer.uchicago.edu/financial-information.cfm. Application link https://summer.uchicago.edu/apply-today.cfm. Contact Summer Session Office, 773 834-3792, slopez@uchicago.edu. https://summer.uchicago.edu.
• University of Chicago - Young Scholars Program. http://www.math.uchicago.edu/ysp/. Grades 6 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 14 entering grades 7-12 who have shown mathematical talent with priority to CPS students, but open to any. Apply in early March 2009. No fee! This four-week computer program is aimed principally at students attending Chicago public schools. It provides students with a rich and diverse experience in preparation for possible careers in science or math. The program is focused on enrichment and is designed to cultivate an understanding of the ideas and opportunities in the mathematical and physical sciences. A follow-up program focusing on problem-solving will meet on twelve Saturdays during the academic year. Contact Diane Herrmann, 773 702-7389, ysp@math.uchicago.edu.
• University of Chicago- Pritzker School of Medicine- Young Scientists Program. http://pritzker.bsd.uchicago.edu/about/diversity/pipeline/ysp.shtml. Students grades 9 to10, 11 to 10 with a local residence (CTA assist. avail.) receive a 10-week program for 10 outstanding minority high-school students gain experience in research, medicine, bio. sciences. Work in laboratories of U of C faculty learning and doing basic or clinical research in diabetes, endocrinology, nutrition, obesity, and digestive, liver, urologic, kidney or blood disorders. Students will participate in a national symposium at the end of the summer where they present their research findings. (2008 dates )June 16-August 22. Fee - receive stipend of $1,800. Application due late March- early advised. Contact Bernadette Steele, Multicultural Affairs, bsteele@bsd.uchicago.edu or 773 702-8946 or check the site re contact or call Community Affairs and inquire 773 702-0753.
• University of Chicago Urban Education Institute- programs being tested for youth in CPS (1313 E. 60th, 60637, 773 834-8805, Rob Schnieders rschnieders@uchicago.edu, Communications, 773 834-8684 kaelynnedge@uchicago.edu. (Chapin Hall description above in Univ. Chicago, c___.)
  6to 16 is a new classroom and online high school and college readiness program for grades 6 to "16" (the completion of the undergraduate degree). .. The goal... is to radically increase the number of urban students who apply, are accepted and graduate from college. 6to 16 does this through classroom curriculas and an online social networking tool that provides each student with a College Support Team (school and community mentors, as well as college students and career professionals from fields of interest).
  The Digital Youth Network (DYN) is a digital literacy program that creates deep opportunities for youth to engage in learning environments that span both school and out-of-school contexts. DYN leverages new media and technology (including robotics, digital media and design tools) to improve outcomes for urban youth. En route, it teaches students to become creators, designers, builders and innovators. It is being developed and tested in CPS, Chicago Public Library an other venues. It expands to New York City in the fall of 2009.
• University of Chicago Winning Words- see under University of Chicago Civic Knowledge Project.
• University of Chicago and 3rd Police District: Youth Leadership Academy- See Chicago Youth Leadership Academy.
• Urban Life- See Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture.
• Urban Debate. Debating and debate terms have been shown to have a critical impact on academic and social skills for youth (and adults). Many schools have theses. Learn more about it form this online organization, which has lots of research study links. http://www.urbandebate.org.
• Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education. All kinds of programs in schools, including instrument donation (x252). Now at 205 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60606, 312 922-0440, www.urbangateways.org.
• Urban Solutions. Addressing the challenges of tomorrow our youth face today. Urban Solutions (US) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1994. Our mission supports the development of inner city youth by providing training and support resources designed to strengthen their academic, employment and life skills. US implements programs designed to: build and improve the current academic skills of program participants, while also preparing them for college; develop the work and life skills of youth; and build youth leadership through youth development activities. To date, US has served more than 1000 youth, ages 15 – 19 years old, who reside in the Kenwood/Oakland/Grand Blvd., Woodlawn, Auburn-Gresham, Washington Park, Douglas Park, Chatham, Garfield Park, and Englewood neighborhoods of Chicago.
  For eight years, US operated the Youth Employment Program (YEP), which was initially the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Due to its overall success, SYEEP became the Youth Employment Program (YEEP), and began operating as a year round program in 1999. In 2000, an educational initiative was added to this program, and it became the Youth Employment and Education Program (YEEP). This flagship program has since been named the Pathways to Excellence, and restructured to provide a more holistic experience for participants. In addition to the Pathways to Excellence program, US currently offers four other after-school youth development programs: 21st Century Learning Center at The DuSable Campus, Say It Loud Radio and Television Broadcasting program, CINEMA Youth Digital Filmmaking program, and Faces of Youth Empowerment. CPS Partners incl.: Dyett High School. 1326 S. Michigan Ave., 60605. 312 408-1102, fax 312 408-1127. info@urbansolutions.org. http://www.urbansolutionschicago.org.
• 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? Contact Bernard Key at bkey@beylinktechnologies.com.
  Windy City Cares Mentor A Child (Chicago South Side chapter of National CARES-http://www.caresmentoring.com.) Partners with UC Charter Woodlawn High School. Apparently matches and trains. Physical location not found. http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org.
• Wisdom Bridge- see Chicago Wisdom Bridge, above.
• 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. It is in contact with several schools, unclear if it ever started up.
• New in Hyde Park: WorldClass Kids. 1644 E. 53rd St. 2nd floor. 312 235-2203. http://www.worldclasskids.net. enrollment@worldclasskids.net, tutors@worldclasskids.net. Daily K-8 after-school enrichment program 3-6 pm, daily K-8 one-on-one tutoring evenings 6:30-7:30 pm, selective enrollment and state test prep evenings 6:30-7:30 pm. Early college prep- KidPrep- out of school. World languages (incl. unusual), math, reading-writing, geography, financial literacy/economics, robotics, physics, earth science. U of C and DePaul graduate students and retired faculty, lab school teachers.
• YMCA of Metro Chicago- grouped mostly under South Side, although there are others in area esp. Wabash. Steve Dahlin, Interim President and CEO. YMCA Metro plays a significant role in nine community schools in Chicago, serving communities in need. YMCA now focuses, with partners including major businesses such as OfficeMax "A Day Made better", on education and youth development to build strong kids, families and communities. "A Day Made Better" finds ways to make up for and reward the average of $1,200 a year teachers spend from their own pockets in the classroom by bringing supplies and rewarding teachers. The YMCA Community Schools also provide out-of-school programs year round that focus on positive child and youth development, keeping kids safe and families productively engaged. Academic enrichment, personal finance workshops, fitness classes, health clinics.http://www.ymcachgo.org/.
• 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.
• Youth Guidance-B.A.M (Becoming a Man)-Sports Edition (Tony Di Vittorio) with World Sport Chicago (Scott Myers), (University of) Chicago Crime Lab and CPS and many partners and funders. Gearing up (27-week session starts November 2009) to go into the schools (up to 15 mostly high schools, 7th-10th- grades). The program will provide hundreds of adolescent boys around Chicago with a combination of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and access to sports, with the hope of identifying an effective strategy for addressing the unique challenges facing many of the city’s male youth. It is the first effort designed to help scholars scientifically measure the effectiveness of these two interventions. The first component is a group-based youth intervention designed by Youth Guidance, one of Chicago’s oldest and most established social service agencies offering counseling and life-preparedness programs to at-risk Chicago public school students. Provides positive male role models and teaches emotional self-regulation and social skills needed to avoid conflict-out-of-control.
  “Sports Edition,” the second intervention component, is a package of Olympic sports including archery, boxing, judo, team handball, wrestling and weight lifting?developed by World Sport Chicago, a non-profit organization that serves as the “living legacy” of Chicago 2016.
  World Sport Chicago works to increase the awareness of and involvement in Olympic and Paralympic sports among the city’s youth. These after-school sports programs will offer safe and supervised recreational opportunities and be directed by coaches trained in the basics of the BAM program model to support students’ social and emotional development. The sports component will serve as both an opportunity to reinforce the principles and values that students learn through BAM, but also provides a safe, structured environment for students to engage in positive activities during a potentially risk-filled time of the day.
  Youth Guidance is hqrd at 1903 E. 96th St. 60617, 773 375-6741. http://www.youth-guidance.org.
  World Sport Chicago-located at 200 E. Randolph, 20th floor, 60601, 312 616-5450. http://www.worldsportchicago.org. info@worldsportchicago.org. Has a scholarship program.
  Contact for U of C Crime Lab Youth Violence and Youth Gun Violence research and youth self-regulation program: http://crimelab.uchcicago.edu, Roseanna Ander, 1313 E. 60th St, 60637, crimelab@uchicago.edu.
• (Chicago) Youth Leadership Academy- see in Chicago Youth Leadership Academy. A partnership of the 3rd Chicago Police District and University of Chicago.
• Youth Pride Services (/Center). Note: Affinity Community Services, at University Church, 5650 S, Woodlawn, has separated from this organization.) Youth of gay etc. affiliation or questioning. Serves c. 200 ages 13-19 from HP Neighborhood Club and 49(45- St. Paul and Redeemer?) S. Dorchester. Includes "University" life readiness by age 21, support groups, Frankie the Magazine, YPC Entertainment (which brings in performing artists from major schools and theaters) , advocacy Foundation, trips to affiliate clubs/programs in other cities and other parts of Chicago. Engagement in school, commitment required. youthpridecenter@gmail.com for full prospectus. Office now given as at 1521 E. 55th St., Anthony Whitfield exec. dir.
• Youth Pride Center. Youth of gay etc. affiliation or questioning. Serves c. 200 ages 13-19 esp. of color from HP Neighborhood Club and 4950 S. Dorchester. Includes "University" life readiness by age 21, support groups, Frankie the Magazine, YPC Entertainment (which brings in performing artists from major schools and theaters) , advocacy Foundation, trips to affiliate clubs/programs in other cities and other parts of Chicago. Engagement in school, commitment required. Drop in center. Increasingly focused on violence and its prevention, STD-HIV testing /education, lectures and social events incl monthly under 23 "curiosity." Now at 1525 E. 55th St., Anthony Whitfield exec. dir. 773 382-0511, youthpridecenter@gmail.com for full prospectus; myspace.com/youthpridecenter.
  Youth Pride Center Jobs: The Youth Pride Center located in Hyde Park (1525 E 55th Street) is currently taking applications to fill 100 slots for youth who reside on the south side of Chicago who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or allies (gay friendly). Youth must be between the ages of 16 and 21.
  Applications are available at the Youth Pride Center, Monday - Friday from 3 - 7pm. For more information contact Frank at (773) 690-6790 (cell) or email youthpridecenter@gmail.com. Deadline is May 5, 2010. Youth are paid $9/hour (16-18 year olds), and $11/hour (19-21 years old).
• Youth Leadership Academy (UC and Police)- see Chicago Youth Leadership Academy.

   

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

• After School Matters paid apprenticeships in arts, technology, sports for as young as 16 years (sometimes as young as 14 with permission and for stipend). 312 793-2804, www.state.il.us/agency/idol. Visit also or http://www.afterschoolmatters.org. "Application information", 312 742-4182.
  City ASM: Offers teens ages 14 and up hands-on job training in arts, sports, technology, communications and science. 66 E. Randolph St, 4th Floor. Natasha K. Smith. 312 742-4184. nksmith@cityofchicago.org.
  Related but not the same: After School Matters (ASM): http://www.cpsafterschool.org. Teens take part in activities that offer positive relationships, skills that translate to the workplace and exposure to career and educational opportunities. 41 high schools serving over 7,300 students. Arts, technology, sports, communication. Out of School community programs. None in this part of Area 4. Closest and highly recommended are Chicago Area Project at Kennicott Park (4344 S. Lake Park), MAGIC at Hyde Park High (outstanding), Jackson Park fieldhouse, and Sunshine Gospel Ministries (map shows at c Cottage and 63rd, but the phones do not) Details in Office of Extended Learning Opportunities section below. Note, the lead times especially for schools and their partners to file is long.
  (Some Chicago Park District programs pay: JETS (Junior Earth Team)
  Mayor's Office of Workforce Development. 312 746-7777.
  Closest Youth Workforce Development Agencies ?? : Shorebank Neighborhood Institute, 1817 E. 71st St., 773 363-7007. )
  Mayor Daley's NeighborSports ages 14-21 can include internships.
  See also below, Chicago Public Schools-music
• ArtShould. A collective of U of C art students that has evolved from linking campus artists and studying aspects of art into a community outreach and tutoring program in Ray, Kozminski, and soon other schools, focusing on what the kids would not have found either in regular curriculum nor usual afterschool programs, including nontraditional materials, media, and pop/kid culture themes. The teachers also themselves learn at separate seminars. Playful fun and access help build bonds between children and teachers. Alex Spacht, head of teaching and community outreach and Natasha Davis. Check with University Community Service Center for contacts, 773 753-GIVE or search UC website for registered student organizations. They also bring in artists for workshops at Midway Studios. http://www.theartshouldteam.wordpress.com/ theartshouldteam@gmail.com, annadozor@gmail.com.
• Calderon Music Studio/ATCP. http://www.calderonmusicstudio.musicteachershelper.com/. Phyllis Calderon, director. 7204 S. Ridgeland Av. 60649. (773) 667-2487. Contact form in website. Ms. Calderon (reg. Suzuki violin) teaches strings and piano. Susan Berry teaches voice, flute, recorder, piano. Music-in-Schools programs. Regular recitals, as at South Shore Cultural Center. Phyllis Calderon is very active in the South Side arts and arts in schools.
• Chicago Children's Choir-/Hyde Park Neighborhood Choir. Afterschool, Choir Academy of CCC a CPS charter school, performing choirs. (afterschool at hq, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 312 849-8300 x250 or x 10. Academy 773 890-4720. Local center is at First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn. ) http://www.ccchoir.org. Founded in Hyde Park in 1956, the Choir is a pioneer in multiracial, multicultural choral music education. The Hyde Park Neighborhood Choir is one of the CCC's 6 afterschool programs. For children 9-16/ 8-18 from all areas of the city with several area centers, the Choir performs in the Chicaogland are and far afield. Open auditions for new members are held in September, (neighborhood afterschool in September, January and June by appointment. The Choir works in 46 schools offering Afterschool programs in seven neighborhoods and teh internationally acclaimed Concert Choir. The Neighborhood Choir is featured in annual holiday performances. Davin Peelle Dir (dpeelle@ccchoir.org). Contact Jane Jacobsen, jjacobsen@ccchoir.org. Contact number 312 849-8300. Afterschool 312 849-8300 x250, academy 773 890-4720) http://www.ccchoir.org. Other contacts Davin Peelle, and Molly Stone. After school in Hyde Park. Celebrating 50 years living both diverse community and youth development, bringing together communities and the city through all kinds of music including high quality classical. Ensemble and individual training. Or contact Cece Hill at 312 849-8300 x 14 or chill@ccchoir.org.
  Open auditions in September, January: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 and 6:30 pm. Chicago Children's Choir rehearsal schedule. Open auditions for Neighborhood Choir through September, boys and girls aged 8-16. Schedule and audition at 312 849-8300. Rehearsals M an Th 4-6.
  Tuition is on a sliding scale. Accessible by public transportation.
• Chicago Djembe/Hooked on Drums- see in next session.
• Chicago Public Schools- (Music) Office of Arts Education. Contacts in Afterschool above or call 7773 553-2170. The Chicago Public Schools offer several unique and ongoing opportunities for young musicians to develop their talents and enthusiasm for music.
  All-City Performing Groups and Citywide Music Contests. All-City provides experience and instruction to selected groups of talented CPS students, from grades 3-12. Music Contests provide opportunities for solo performers and small and large ensembles to receive adjudication by high school and college music instructors and performers from across the Chicago area.
  Locations: All-City Performing rehearse at fixed sites including select CPS schools, the Merit School of Music, Gallery 37, and Columbia College. Citywide Contests are also held at select CPS schools. All participants must be students in good standing at their respective schools.
  Offered: Elementary School Concert Band; Jazz Ensemble and Youth Chorus; High School Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. By audition held early fall. Weekly rehearsal October-May. Concludes with a Festival Concert at Symphony Center. Music Contests offers Instrumental Solo Contest for elem. and high school respectively, vocal and ensemble contest for high school, Band, Orchestra, Choral, Jazz Ensemble adn Combo contests for both elementary and high.
  Performing groups are free, contests have a nominal registration fee.
• Chicago Sinfonietta. Hyde Park founded and dedicated to opportunity for musicians of all races and ethnicities and for all and youth to enjoy classical and other quality music. Performs frequently in Hyde Park. It has Sinfornietta Student Ensemble-Youth and Diversity Program including directly in schools, other major school and youth outreaches, and is supported inter alia by fundraiser-holding Southside Friends of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Southside Leaders include Doris Meritty (president), Elizabeth Wilkins (founder), Linda Tuggle. Paul Freeman, Music Director Emeritus. Jim Hirsch exec. dir. 70 E. Lake St. #226, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 236-3681, http://www.chicagosinfonietta.org.
  Also has Project Inclusion Musicians of Color Mentoring Program in which youth work as apprentices directly in orchestra and ensemble. The small groups will present their concerts in such venues as South Shore Cultural Center (partner of the Advisory Council) and others. Renee Baker, Sinfonietta Vice Chair, is leader of this program- reneebaker@comcast.net. Advanced youth can also participate in Renee Baker's separate Chicago Modern Orchestra Project, http://www.chicagomodernorchestraproject.org.
• Chicago Summer Network camps at Ray, Bret Harte, and McDade Classical schools June 20-July 30 M-F 9:30-4 with before and after options, discounts for multiple children. $550. Early bird rate through March 11. Register at Ray by appointment at 5631 S. Kimbark, at Harte on Mondays, at McDade Fridays 8801 S. Indiana or online at http://www.chicagosummernetwork.com. Info 312 852-8300, info@chicagosummernetwork.com. Art, Dance, Photography, Fashion Design, Cheerleading, Martial Arts, Drumline, Swimming, Etiquette...
• Chicago Youth Centers- Elliott Donnelley including Price Elementary, Harte others.
  Chicago Youth Centers. Nearest is Elliott Donnelley at 3947 S. Michigan. 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. 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.
• Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. 410 S. Michigan ste. 833, Chicago, IL 60605. General Manager at 312 939-2207 x23. http://www.cyso.org. Serves all areas in the metropolitan area. Need-based scholarships are available. Audition based. Boasting more than 60 years of outstanding music making, CYSO is where the Chicago area's best young musicians begin their journey to become the classical musicians and leaders of tomorrow. Often go into schools to instruct, hold concerts for students of those schools at several venues.
  Offered: Five orchestras that offer outstanding ensemble experiences for students of all levels: Preparatory Strings (elementary), Debut Orchestra (5th to 9th grades), Concert Orchestra (advanced middle and high school ), Symphony Orchestra (advanced high school), and Encore Chamber orchestra (select members of the Symphony Orchestra). Also offers music theory classes adn extensive chamber music opportunity. Need-based scholarships.
• Court Theatre. 5535 S. Ellis. 773 753-4472, 773 702-7005. http://www. courttheatre.org. Cree Rankin? Education Director. Court Theatre is a nationally celebrated professional center of excellence for classic theater at the University of Chicago. Since 1955, Court Theatre has been driven by its mission to discover the power of classic theater. Every Court production is produced in a fresh, innovative, and unexpected way that honors the historical importance of the play while exploring its contemporary relevance. Works extensively with schools, some of which get to use the Court stage. 3000 area students per year are in its high school matinee and in-school residencies. In December holds a free festival of Chicago High School Theater using works or performers of Curie, King, and Kenwood high schools. Partners in UC Charter Woodlawn High School.
• Creative Juice Youth Drama Group/Hyde Park Learning Resource Center (which see below)
  Hyde Park Learning Resource Center, 5114 S. Dorchester. 312 209-3852.
  creativejuicedrama@yahoo.com. or http://www.hplrc.org.
  6 week classes for 7-18. 2 teachers have ABs in drama from Howard, MF's from North Carolina and Urbana respectively. Wide range of classes including from expressive to formalities to business side.
• 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.
• Donnelley, Elliott Donnelley- see Chicago Youth Centers
• Dramastarz at Kenwood Academy. Trains students in all aspects of theater, and helps them find scholarships for acting and theater arts. Richard Kaleta, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., 60615. 773 535-1395. http://www.kenwoodacademy.org. rekaleta@hotmail.com. Margo Gionoulis (sp.?) mgiannoulis@yahoo.com (sp?). Also 7861 South Shore Drive, 773 875 6777.
• Earth Team Apprentices Environmental Focus- Nature Along the Lake with Illinois Dept. Nat. Resources continues at South Shore Cultural Center and other locations. Contact Friends of the Parks for information, 312 857-2757.
• The Experimental Station, including its Blackstone Bicycle Works (773 241-5458) teaches youth and teens practical and business skills, arts, science and trades and much more. 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. Connie Spreen, Dan Peterman. conniespreen@experimentalstation.org. http://www.experimentalstation.org.
• Gallery 37. Ages 14-21. Hands-on paid arts programs and job-training including apprenticeships and internships in arts etc. entrepreneurship, art, sports, technology, communications. Downtown or remote sites. Lots of partners. Storefront Theater, World Kitchen, Downtown Sound, artScape Chicago, Advanced Art Education including HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble. Dance, murals, graphic design apprenticeships. Much is in schools via After School Matters, such as Kenwood Academy. http://www.cityofchicago.org/gallery37center. http://www.afterschoolmatters.org/programs/gallery37. http://www.37advanced.org/perform.html. (See also After School Matters; call 773 533-2108) 66 E. Randolph, 4th floor, 60602. 312 744-4182, 312 774 8925. David Sinski, 312 744-8925, d.sinski@cityofchicago.org. asm@cityofchicago.org.
• History Fairs/ Chicago Metro History Education Center. 60 W. Walton 60610, 312 255-3661. http://www.chicagohistoryfair.org. info@ChicagoHistoryFair.org. Coordinates and awards fairs and competitions in schools, areas, region and to state similar to science fairs. Must have a teacher sponsor in school. Annual awards lunch with prizes. Hyde Park Historical Society gives additional awards and holds student-teacher presentations- http://www.hydeparkhistory.org.
• Hooked on Drums/Djembe- See next section.
• Hyde Park Art Center. 5307 S. Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615. (773) 324-5520. www.hydeparkart.org, generalinformation@hydeparkart.org. Ray Yang, ryang@hydeparkart.org. Details in following section and in Museums and Art Centers. Regularized or intermittent programs in many schools. One of the more regular is in North Kenwood/Oakland Charter.
  Purpose: Local arts forum promotes the visual arts through art classes, exhibitions, and community outreach. Much for kids. School age programs are in schools, at the center and at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. Hyde Park Art Center continues its vigorous involvement with schools, most recently starting projects at Canter (mural) and Ray (documentary for new media yearbook). Projects last 8 weeks to a year and are in addition to short and long classes in the Center. More in next section and see in camps.
  Mycelia Project (Emmanuel Pratt)-- an innovative and educational collaboration with Chicago Public Schools, Urban Gateways, and the Woodlawn Community Development Corporation + that promotes learning focused on food, soil, water and energy sustainability. Projects at Hyde Park Art Center through Sept 30 2011.
• Hyde Park Jewish Community Center.(JCC) 52o0 S. Hyde Park Blvd., 60615, 773 753-3080. http://www.gojcc.org. Michael Goldstein. Early childhood classes, gym, vacation-day programs for nursery through 5th grade. Established in 1949, Hyde Park JCC serves thousands of families each year through educational, recreational, social and cultural programs. The 30,000 square foot building shared with Congregation Rodfei Zedek, includes early and childhood classes, outdoor enclosed playground, and 3,000-square-foot gym. Enrichment classes are for children aged 3-6. Vacation day programs during the year for children nursery through 5th grade. After school programs are geared to grades 1-8 and include basketball, Tae Kwon Do, swimming and gymnastics. League play available. Summer Camp offers a range of 4- and 8-week programs for children from 3 year to 9th grade with Red Cross swim instruction, bus service.
• Hyde Park Learning Resources Center. 5114 S. Dorchester. 312 209-3852. http://www.hplrc.org but Website may not be up yet. 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. See also above Creative Juice Youth Drama Group.
• Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. More info by going to Facebook. 5480 S. Kenwood. 773 643-4062. http://www.hpnclub.org. Jennifer Bosch, acting director, Bethany Pickens, President. Year-round Before and After school and Days Off, Summer Camps 7 am-6 pm ages 6-12. For complete information visit their website and ask to be on the periodic listserve. See also in hydepark.org Neighborhood Club Programs and Collaborers in the Community and in summer camps. Programs for children 6-12 are based on popular demand. Art and piano classes and dancing lessons in ballet, jazz and tap are available. Also computer club for teens and chess with an international master and assignments Sundays 3-5 for kids 18-14. Jennifer Bosch, Interim Dir, jennifer_bosch@hpnclub.org.
  FALL 2010 INCLUDES TEEN STRUCTURED PROGAMS- tutoring and mentoring, ISAT prep, sports and activities, entrepreneurship and financial management, photography, robotics, healthy snack and nutrition education. PICK UP FROM ARIEL AND CANTER MIDDLE SCHOOLS. Weekdays 2:15-6; FREE PROGRAM M, W, F; SPECIALIZED FEE BASED T, TH. Plus vacation adventure days for all ages. Wait list for ages 6-12 (as of Sept. 22 2010.)
  7th and 8th grade After School Program: Life Skills, Homework Assistance, Presentation Skills, Spoken Word and Fine art, Basketball and Sports. Daily bus pickup at Canter middle School. Reg.with Abby Hymen, 773 643-4062.
  The Club hopes to have an expanded after school program to include high school students and teach financial management, spoken word, and African dance.
  Note, the summer program has been revised and enhanced to stress field trips to swimming, beaches, museums as well as doing art projects, playing sports, and educational brush up. Under temporary staff. 7th and 8th grade After School Program: Life Skills, Homework Assistance, Presentation Skills, Spoken Word and Fine art, Basketball and Sports. Daily bus pickup at Canter middle School. 773 643-4062. The fall program is hoped in 2008 to be expanded to high school students and include financial management, spoken word, and African Dance and is being fine tuned in consultation with Cantor, Kenwood, Murray and Ray schools.
  A new focus is the intergenerational mentoring Program. Brings together adults over 55 with teens 12-14 years old to work together on art, reading, oral history. A Harper Court Art Council grant is one of several supporting that program.
  NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB FALL-WINTER, CULTURAL FOR KIDS AND TEENS (additional in Recreational-Fitness) Charges vary. Check their website as many adult partnered classes may take teens or younger (i.e. martial arts).
  This summer: Teen Summer Program. Includes weekly field trips around the city planned by students who learn how to use public transit as first choice, to navigate the city and a host of topics. Travel underwritten by Hyde Park-Kenwood Community Conference.
  

  Pre and Primary grades - sample only, programs vary by season, year, and availability of state and local funding.

  Children's House of Miss Tammie Montessori Preschool. M-F 8-5:45. 773 330-4792, 773 329-8152

  Intro to Chess. 1st- 3rd grade Fri 4:30 (Hyde Park Academy of Scholastic Chess) $25 week, $250 session
  Modern Dance. K-3 Wed, Th 4-5. Work on routine for a performance. $25, $250
  Dance Around the World. K-3rd M, F 4:30. Folk and partner dancing from varied tradition, building self esteem, team work, etiquette. $25, $250
  Drama. K-3 M, F 3:30, 4th-6th 4:30. Incl. final performance. $15 week, $150 session. With U Theater.
  Yoga. K-3 W, Th 4 pm
  Piano. M-Th 1-6 pm. $60 month for 4 half-hour sessions beg. to intermed. levels. Michael Williams

  Tweens- 4th-6th grades. Focusing on transitions, achievement and self-image 3-6 pm, snack, pickup from schools

  Includes Dance Around the World (May I Have This Dance Club),
  Drama Club, 4th-6th 4:30. Incl. final performance. $15 week, $150 session. With U Theater.
  Dance Club, Dance Around the World. 4th-6th M, F 3:30. Folk and partner dancing from varied tradition, building self esteem, team work, etiquette. $25, $250
  Modern Dance. 4th to 6th M, F 4:30-5:30. Work on routine for a performance. $25, $250
  Piano. M-Th 1-6 pm. $60 month for 4 half-hour sessions beg. to intermed. levels. Michael Williams
  Yoga Club,
  Art Club,
  Basketball Club,
  Science Club. 4th-6th grade. Wed and Th 4-5. $20 week, $200 session. Rigo Cano, sp. by MSI. Inquiry-based hands on from inventions to architecture and green energy.
  Soccer Club,
  Chess Club for Tweens,
  Fencing Club for Tweens. Mon 4:30, $25 and $250

  Teen Program. Life skills and educational development, community involvement, own planning board. 7th-10th graders. Pickup from NKO, Canter, Kenwood.

  Includes Spoken Word Program (Young Chicago Authors) includes written word-Say What Magazine. 7th-10th grades, Th 4:30, $25 and $250. Young Chicago Authors. perform and be published
  Drama Club led by UC Theater Student Organization--all the skills and a final performance.
  Dance Club- Hip Hop and African styles this fall--create a routine.
  Tutoring Program led by U of C. CHAMP, a holistic program focusing on academic achievement and mentorship, twice a week. One on one with a UC student.
  Cooking Club- healthy dishes from fresh-scratch
  Winning Words Program- led by UC Civic Knowledge: Current events through drama, debate, creative writing
  Art Club
  Hip Hop/African Dance. 7-8th Tu 4:0. $25, $250
  and gym.
  Winning Words. 7th-10th, W, F 3:45. $25 week, $250, UC Civic Knowledge. Drama, debate, creative writing.

  Coming this winter: Teen and High School Financial Literacy and Management: Checking and savings accounts How-To, budgeting, investments, stock market, asset building. College Preparation for High Schoolers: SAT/ACT, computer lab, financial aid, personal statement tutoring

Coming this winter: Intergenerational Programming Every generation has its ways of expressing its story. Highlights: oral histories, events, visual arts, dancing

• Hyde Park School of Dance. (Formerly School of Ballet). Not for profit. Mariam Thiam, Managing Director. 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., 60637. 773 493-8498, Fax 773 493-8508. http://www.hydeparkdance.org. . 64 classes at several venues, through advanced workshops! Classes are at all ages and levels of ballet, flamenco, tap, jazz, modern and creative movement. The school is artistically directed by August and Aimee Tye. And it gives regular performances including Nutcracker at Mandel Hall, participation in University Symphony programs, and quarterly recitals. Scholarship auditions for fall are in mid September. The School has received grants to expand its after school training in public elementary schools and low-cost performances.
  Partners in UC Charter Woodlawn High School, other schools.
• Hyde Park Suzuki Institute, 501. In and out of school programs for children, youth and educators. Musical instrument learning. 2 sites, Hyde Park Suzuki classes and concerts have moved to Augustana Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn. 773 643-1388. Lucinda Ali-Landing founder and executive director. May still also have classes at 4541 S. Lake Park 60653, 773 624-4882. http://www.hydeparksuzuki.com. Lucinda Ali, lali@hydeparksuzuki.com. Kindermusic, guitar, harp, viola, violin, voice.... Preferred email hpsi@hydeparksuzuki.com.
  Provides access to high quality musical instruction and performance opportunities to a culturally diverse community in Chicago. Programs include Suzuki, Traditional, In-Schools, After-School, Adult and Community music classes. Funded in part by City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Community Arts Assistance Program and Illinois Arts Council. It now has grants for instruction to economically disadvantaged families.
  HP Suzuki is now starting a College Bound Conservatory for school aged youth, fall 2010- Saturdays. Recruiting now, auditions start in July. Preparation for auditions in colleges is a major focus. Music theory, composition, audition, competition preparation, master classes. Especially targeted to persons of color, who are highly underrepresented in classical music groups. Tuition can be very expensive, scholarship funding is being sought. email and phone as above.
  Hyde Park Suzuki College Bound Conservatory starts September 25 2010 at 5500 S. Woodlawn-- audition application due September 17. Visit their website for the qualifications in each instrument and about applying. 773-643-1388. www.hydeparksuzuki.com. Email: collegebound@hydeparksuzuki.com.
• 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.
  A subgroup is Sister 2 Sister a partnership between Young Life and Kenwood Academy.
• Hyde Park Youth Symphony. Hyde park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn, 60637. director@hpys.org. http://www.hpys.org. New contacts: Director Chris Ramaekers. 248-935-6694 chris.ramaekers@gmail.com, director@hpys.org. also given as 847-651-5055. Sr, Intermed. orchestras, junior strings. Concerts winter, spring, chamber ensemble solo competition. Auditions in September. Contact Music Director (auditions) 248 935-6694 or auditions@hpys.org. Provides high art experiences to young people on the South Side. The Hyde Park Youth Symphony is a community youth orchestra for string, woodwind and brass players from private, public and parochial elementary and high schools on the South Side. The Symphony provides opportunities for young musicians to play in an ensemble under the instruction of a skilled conductor and professional coaches. Includes performances in such venues as DuSable Museum. Contributions HPYS c/o Sheila Schwartz, 1458 E. 56th St. 60637, info Joyce Norman, 773 562-2369. Note, most currently in the orchestras are from University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
  The Hyde Park Youth Symphony is a community-based after school orchestra dedicated to providing a high-quality arts experience to children on the south side of Chicago It is comprised of a diverse group of families and musicians aged 7 to 17 from the South Side and suburbs as close as Hyde Park and a far as Beverly, Markham and Frankfort, nurturing in them a love for music that will last a lifetime. Parents seek out the group as a supplemental music program for students who are playing solely on their own or in school band programs. It operates on a sliding scale and helps students enhance their individual and cooperative skills. Auditions are held in September 2008, and the first rehearsal will be September 18th. Scholarships available. Financial assistance is available, and is reached via public transportation.
  Offered: Three ensembles that offer outstanding experiences at all levels: Junior Strings (grades 1-6 with at least 6 months experience), Intermediate Orchestra (grades 5-8 with at least two years experience), Senior Orchestra (grades 7-12 with at least 3-4 years experience. Also chamber programs and an annual concerto competition.
• Institute for Positive Living. Open Book program is a multifaceted after school program for young adolescents in which participants are engaged in activities that encourage the development of reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Marrice Coverson. 435 E. 35th St., 2nd floor. 60616. 773 924-9803. openbook@ameritech.net. http://www.openbookprogram.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. http://www.jazzinchicago.org.
• Joan's Studio for the Performing Arts, Kalapriya Indian Dance, Marsha's Music Together- http://www.marshasmusic.com, 773-288-3815.
  All live at 1438 E. 57th St. See in Culture and Arts Page for more information.
• Joan’s Studio for the Performing Arts. 1438 E. 57th St. 774 493-9288. http://www.joansstudioinc.com. Joan Steggemann, joanbyrd@sbcglobal.net. Joan's Studio offers private or group music lessons from early childhood to adult in brass, drums, guitar, world percussion, conga drums, vibraphone, strings and woodwinds. Dance lessons include ballet, belly dancing, creative movement, modern, yoga and tai chi. Includes Marsha's Music Together and Kalapriya Dance, which see.
• Joffrey Ballet. One local program is ballroom dancing for students of Canter Middle School (at the school, afterschool). http://www.Joffreyballet.com.
• Kalapriya Dance, Traditional Performing Arts of India are taught and performed. Some for older teens? (Located at Joan's Studio, 1438 E. 57th St. 773 464-9303. info@kalapriya.org.) http://www.kalapriya.org.
• Kemit Learning Center. 44th and Greenwood. 773 268-4454. http://www.kemitlearningcenter.com.Day care, preschool, after school ages 6 weeks to 7 years. Spanish, Kindemusik, Educational field trips. Part of the Baby Ph.D. Network. Our programs support the School's mission of developing students with character. Through a broad range of activities and exceptional instruction, we encourage children to apply their talents, identify new interests, develop caring friendships, and build confidence in their ability to succeed. Our programs operate in developmentally stimulating home-like environments within which children’s natural love of learning can flourish. We foster the growth of the whole child through age-appropriate activities that address social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Above all we strive to be practical, relevant, and fun!
• Kiwanis Hyde Park Chapter. Has Builders Club chapters, in Kenwood Academy(contact Camille Hamilton-Doyle) with After school Matters. starting in Canter Middle School. These 7th and 8th graders develop and carry out various service or achievement projects. Club #13752. http://www.ii-kiwanis.org/DIV3.html, http://www.div3i.ikiwanis.org. President Marianne Bagnola, Vice President Camille Hamilton-Doyle, Treasurer Jon Will, Secretary Rosemary Snow,
  Contact Rosemary Snow, roses92@sbcglobal.net. : Mail all including contributions to Kiwanis of Hyde Park, c/o 1507 E. 53rd St. Box 120, Chicago, IL 60615. 773 324-8645.
• Lango Kids. http://www.langokids.com. More info contact Baby Ph D and Lango Belles North Chicago -Tel: 219.614.3322, langobelles@yahoo.com. (Now using the Lango program: at least Shoesmith School. ) Foreign languages for the really young. Now has a Hyde Park site in conjunction with Baby PhD Childcare Network (which see) and Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (which see). At Lango your child will learn another language, make developmental strides, explore other cultures and make friends. Our highly engaging language classes use music, games, art and stories to teach kids new languages. We offer language classes at convenient locations in communities around the United States.
  Tot 'N Parent, Preschool, Early Elementary (through age 8), Summer camps (ages 3-8, located in various states but not yet Midwest).
  Early Elementary Language Classes: Our early elementary students learn their new languages through adventures, activities that require increasing levels of engagement and understanding over time, and that reward kids with a feeling of accomplishment. A simple literacy component ensures that these students not only listen, speak, sing and play in their new language, but read and write as well. Lango is proud to partner with dozens of elementary schools nationwide to provide convenient classes to their students.
• Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center. 1060 E. 47th St. 60653. 773 285-1211. http://blackpearl.org. info@blackpearl.org. Chief contact and development Chinerya Moody, cmoody@blackpearl.org. Also contact Michael Harris, mharris@blackpearl.org, Zakeya N. Cartman, zcartman.blackpearl.org.
  Director of Development. http://www.blackpearl.org. info@blackpearl.org.
  Visual arts and arts as business training. After school program for youth ages 12-19. Summer program-ages 7-19.
  A major player that has not forgotten its core mission in sophisticated children's learning--including the connection between the art and the business, as well as the craft of arts production. ("Arts=Smarts"). Lots of classes, book and other clubs, and field projects as well as exhibits featuring child group projects exhibitions. Exec. Gallery and cafe with jazz Monday evenings. Dir. Monica Haslip- mhaslip@blackpearl.org.
  In startup by Prologue Inc. at Little Black Pearl: Joshua Johnson Art and Design Academy , intended to provide technical and arts training for up to 200 at risk youth ages 17-21. This will be a CPS charter/contract school. Contact Chinyera Moody as above.
• Lyric Opera of Chicago. Partners with North Kenwood Oakland UC Charter school, possibly others. Home base and to find education, chapters, etc.: Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606, 312 322-2244, http://www.lyricopera.org.
• Magic Chicago. 950 E. 61st St. http://www.magicchicago.org. (Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization) has a number of programs that encourage creativity leadership, entrepreneurship, job readiness, and health including through sports. Founding director Joseph Strickland. Bryan K. Echols, bryane@magicchicago.org. Vanessa Muhammad, 773 290-2313, vanessa.muhammad@gmail.com. Provides tutoring, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and cultural enrichment programs Including in schools such as Hyde Park Academy with After School Matters, U of C. Has as number of Kenwood Students. A non-profit active youth service group based in Woodlawn, whose mission is to organize and mobilize residents of Woodlawn and the surrounding communities to create and stimulate social change. Now also providing health education outreach and seminars to youth and parents (dir. Carlos Meyers), and other fairs. Includes arts such as MAGIC Woodlawn Instrumental Strings Program, Woodlawn Mural Arts Apprenticeship (WMAP); Young, Gifted and Organized; MAGIC Teen Talk Chicago; United Sisters of Civilization; Hip Hop Outreach, Programming and Education (HOPE); MB2015 Campaign; Health and Wellness Initiative. The programs are all in schools or spaces in the communities. Parental involvement is required.
• Marsha's Music Together. With Joan's Studio. Marsha Melsheimer. 1438 E. 57th St. 773-288-3815. Mostly for pre-school age with parents, stressing foundations such as rhythm.http://www.marshasmusic.com.
• Merit Music School of Chicago. Partners in UC Charter Woodlawn High School. Of course, classes independently at its spacious new studio. Licensee of Music Together. 38 S. Peoria, Chicago, IL 60607. Main 312.786.9428, Student Services 312.676.3687. http://www.meritmusic.org.
• METROsquash see in Recreation. In Kozminski, Reavis, soon Price.
• Muntu- see in next section.
• Museum of Science and Industry- Science Minors. 57th and Lake Shore Drive. 773 684-1414, business 773 684-9844. http://www.msichicago.org. Students grades 9-10 and 11-12 (ages 14-17) form a Science Minors corps of teenage "explainers" at the Museum. These young people fulfill service-learning requirements, learn about science, make friends, and meet professionals in science careers while sharing information about exhibits with visitors. This program bridges the worlds of school and work; participants in the program develop job skills and increase their knowledge of science and science careers through involvement with staff and resources.No fee! Year round, lengths vary. Application due a month before training starts- see website. Contact Charles Brass, 773 684-9844 x 4160, charles.brass@msichicago.org.
• Museum of Science and Industry Volunteers. Act as an exhibit guide and lead interactive activities. Adults and teens (14-17) must commit to 40 hours a year with no less than one shift every three months, and attend orientation. Also opportunities for youth to train with professionals. Apply online , call volunteer coordinator Rachel Carter at 773 753-1382, or e-mail rachel.carter@msichicago.org. 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773 684-1414. http:/www.msichicago.org.
• Music Teachers of Hyde Park. http://www.mthp.org. For information and brochure call 773 895-6083. Contacts Elaine Smith, 773 643-9251, ebspiano@aol.com. Or Elizabeth La Croix, 773 324-6250. info@ mthp.org. Guide to over 50 independent teachers (40-50 plus) in Hyde Park, Kenwood, and South Shore. Includes performance opportunities such as at Blackstone Library 4th Mondays, summer camp. Website lists over 50 instructors for private and group instruction.
  Music Teachers of Hyde Park. In addition to its full program throughout the year culminating in April Concerto Day and May Performathon charity benefit weekend at Blackstone Library and Montgomery place and Chamber Music Days, the organization runs a Summer Ensemble Fest, a music day camp for students entering grades 6-12, held July 7-17 at the Lab School. Visit http://www.mthp.org. More. info@mthp.org.
• Nichols Park Fieldhouse has several cultural in addition to its recreational programs. Heather Kelly Park Supervisor. 312 747-2703. 1355 E. 53rd St. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Registrations are opened about 3 months before classes begin and at this park fill up almost at once--find out when to come to the fieldhouse or to go online.
• Open Book- see Institute for Positive Living.
• Oriental Institute Museum. 1155 E. 58th St. 773 702-9514. http://oi.uchicago.edu. Tu-Sat 10-6, Wed 10-8:30, Sun. 12-6. Suggested $5. Family and children's programs related to the museum's extensive Ancient Near East collections and exhibits. More in Museums section. Carole Krucoff, Director of Education, at oi-education@uchicago.edu, 773 702-9514. Assistant Jessica Caracci, 773 702-95120. Family and children's programs related to the museum's Ancient Near Eastern collection. Films, camps, special programs including family.
  New: Kipper Family Archeology Center. Located in the basement, climb and excavate an "ancient tel" modeled on Har Megiddo, battle site for thousands of years, and salted with real artifacts. At present sixth grade visiting school groups (the age that makes the field trips to OI). Later, use will be expanded.
• 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.
• PAC-CY. Arts, cultural, and career awareness for youth in schools on the southside, northside and suburbs. LaNell Morgan, 5120 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Suite 210, 60615. 773 288-5167, PACCY210@aol.com.
• Project Exploration. 950 E. 61st St. 773 834-7614, fax 663 8334-7625. Science based teaching under among others Paul Sereno, the dinosaur man, and his wife Gabriel Lyons. Not sure if structured during after school hours. http://www.projectexploration.org.
  Be sure to pick up or access via http://www.projectexploration.org /dys.htm their large database of over 150 local and nationwide opportunities, Discover Your Summer. Includes how to prepare applications, interviews.
  Project Exploration is a nonprofit science education organization that makes science accessible to the public--especially minority youth and girls--through personalized experiences with science and scientists. Co-founded in 1999 by paleontologist Paul Sereno and educator Gabrielle Lyon, PE specifically works to create opportunities for meaningful interactions between scientists and the public--especially populations least likely to have direct access to science. It works to equip minority youth and girls with the inspiration and tools to transform their lives...to interact with scientists and to have hands-on experiences...to support lifelong learning, equal access to opportunity, and scientific literacy.
  It does: youth development programs, services for schools and teachers, and public programs such as exhibits and online initiatives. Every year nearly 200...ages 12-17, academically low and middle achievers, low income. Over 5 years 92% graduated from high school, 57% enrolled in a four-year college a third of whom are majoring in science.
• Project Osmosis/Organization of Black Designers Chicago. email info@ProjectOsmosis. Helps kids with design field. Maybe after school hours, probably sited out of area- 207 E. Ohio #129, 60611? Contact Lisa Moran at 312 933-0582, lisam@projectosmosis.org. http://www.projectosmosis.org.
• Science fairs--in the schools, can lead to citywide as well as to the Science and Art Fairs/Exhibitions every winter at Museum of Science and Industry: http://www.chicagosciencefair.org, http://www.msichicago.org. By brackets, must have a teacher sponsor.
• Smart Museum of Art. Details in the following section and in Museums and Art Centers. One of the schools in which it has an ongoing program is North Kenwood/Oakland Charter.
• South Shore Cultural Center. Chicago Park District (http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com) facility in a stunning former country club at 7059 South Shore Drive offers a large array of arts and humanities /cultural and dance classes and programs. Many are provided by partner organizations or teachers such as as Chicago Music Association (http://www.chgomusicassn.org) and South Shore Opera Company of Chicago (http://www.southshoreopera.org) (both include training and performance opportunities), dance and theater studios, cooking (with Washburne Culinary Institute of City Colleges), after school). 773 256-0149. Center Director Andrea Adams.
• 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. ellisavenuechurch@gmail.com. Paula Hatfield, 773 268-4910.
  Strive programs are also run in schools by University of Chicago tutoring programs- see following section.
• Studio One Dance Theatre. Partners with North Kenwood/Oakland UC Charter school. Teaches and mentors youth, adults dance (ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap) and much more. Performance ops. 1849 W. 95th St. 60643, 773) 239-7190. http://www.studioonedancetheatre.com.
• Suzuki see Hyde Park Suzuki.
• University of Chicago. -and Urban School Improvement, Center for. See the University of Chicago Schools and Education Programs and Resources page. Programs range from a full learning program combining time in the school with time at UC preparatory to matriculation to tutoring, cultural/science, community service, and recreation (see in the Recreation page.). Civic Knowledge and the Graham School of General Studies host a number of such enrichment programs for high school children including languages. http://grahamschool.uchicago.edu.
  Programs providing opportunities for youth include:
  • Collegiate Scholars- 3-year after school and school-hours program for selected high school students. Apply/join in freshman year. Judd Hall, J-420 or 542, 5835 S. Kimbark. Kimberly Ransom, 773 702-2239, 773 834-2774. http://phoenix.uchicago.edu/csp/, csp@phoenix.uchicago.edu. http://collegiatescholars.uchicago.edu.
    TEACH (Training Early Achievers for Careers in Health Research). A major part of Collegiate Scholars Program is this program for juniors as teams to work with doctors and social researchers in clinic and real research. It encourages minorities. Over 50 have so far completed the summer-long program. http://collegiatescholars.uchicago.edu, http://chess.uchicago.edu/teach.html.
  • University of Chicago Community Service Center, Wallace E. Goode 5525 S. Ellis, Ste. 160 60637, 773 834-1549, wgoode@uchicago.edu. David Hays0 dhays@uchicago.edu, Katherine Bierce- kbierce@uchicago.edu. http://communityservice.uchicago.edu. ucsc@uchicago.edu. Also runs Chicago Academic Games League.
  • UC GEAR UP Resource Center- cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/gearup/Chicago/network/council.htm, part of the http://www.gearupchicago.org program and heavily in Kenwood Academy
  • Neighborhood Schools, (NSP), Duel Richardson, 5525 S. Ellis, Ste. 165 60637, 773 702-1935, duel@uchicago.edu. Yelene Modley, 773 834-1935, ymodley@uchicago.edu. Many useful programs including credit and non-credit College Bridge, Collegiate Scholars, Special Program/College Prep (6-12), Young Scholars Program for math enthusiast and more (see in other cultural section or camps.) http://nsp.uchicago.edu/prospective.html.
  • University of Chicago Office of Special Programs including PEP (Pilot Enrichment Program) in schools. Run for many decades by Dr. Larry Hawkins. Director Dovetta McKee. Gates- Blake 113, 5845 S. Ellis Av 60637. 773 702-8288, Fax 773 702-0189.
    http://osp-cp.uchicago.edu. PEP serves 70 students of whom 40 are elementary. The program uses recreation to totally engage the student for excellence, from academic to social and behavioral. It is year round. Since 1972, 2,600 have taken advantage of the program and some have gone on to PhD programs. Hawkins insisted on well-rounded students with top academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities, and upon parent participation. Included are classroom instruction, trips to colleges including several living on the UC campus, the opera, museums, events and ethnic restaurants. Allied with the U of C Neighborhood Schools Program and participates in Civic Knowledge's Winning Words.
  • U of C SPLASH. See more in UC Civic Knowledge, above. New website http://splashchicago.learningu.org/.Brings grades 9-12 on campus for mini-classes by UC students. Luke Joyner, cochair, lukejoy@uchicago.edu. Splash has been in the fall, but a new multi-week block called Cascade is in Jan.- Feb. 2009. Registration for Splash, http://splash.uchicago.edu. Part of the Chicago Gear Up Alliance. (cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/gearup/Chicago/network/council.htm). Other contacts Dagene' Z Brown, 773 535-1366 (Kenwood Academy dagenebrown@uchicago.edu, Anthony Downing, 773 841-5028, ardowning@cps.k12.il.us. A program that includes one-day's and one day a week for a month at 1116 E. 59th St. Brings high school kids to UC campus for sample immersion classes taught by UC students. Not at all your ordinary curriculum, including movies, games, video games, dissection....
    Splash in 2009 ran Oct. 3. Cascade a suite ofTuesday evening each quarter. Registration from their website. Students, remember that this is a commitment; please inform if you must cancel. Over 400 attended SPLASH in 2009.
    Cascade is the sister program to Splash, and is very similar in philosophy. For Cascade, high school students come to the University of Chicago to take mini-classes taught by UChicago students - however instead of coming for just one Saturday, students come every TUESDAY evening for 5 weeks. Cascade is also substantially smaller than Splash, we offer 9 classes, and students sign up to take the same 1 or 2 classes for all five weeks. These 9 classes are spread out over 2 time blocks, from 4:30pm-5:30pm and 6:00pm-7:00pm. Students do not have to come to both time blocks. We keep the class sizes small, just like Splash, at around 15-20 students. Also, just like Splash - Cascade is completely free. , http://splash.uchicago.edu, Students just have to go to the website, sign up and pick the 1 or 2 classes they want to take. Contact nakila.vasudevan@gmail.com.
  • Smart Museum, Summer Programs, Loren Boylan, 773 702-0200, smart-museum@uchicago.edu.
  • University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and U of C Summer Programs/SummerLab. www.summerlab.org Ned Reece, Dir. of Auxilary Programs, office 773 213-834-7766. nreece@ucls.uchicago.edu.
  • University of Chicago Winning Words- See University of Chicago in the Academic section above, under University of Chicago Civic Knowledge Project-Winning Words.
  • University of Chicago Presents- in conjunction with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra CONNECT program brings professional musicians into five local elementary and middle schools and presents special concerts for children and their parents- 773 702-8068. http://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu, http://www.thespco.org.
  • Super Sports Camp, Young Scholars math-computer see in camps.
  • University Theater. http://ut.uchicago.edu. Student-run training workshops that teach the basics of acting and improvisation. RC 301, 5706 S. University. 773 702-3414. UT/TAPS Teaching Lab Collaborations (TLC) dedicates itself to the exploration of the arts in education by developing replicable, co-curricular programming and creative, thoughtful teaching artists capable of addressing the specific needs of the urban classroom.
• University of Chicago Medical Center Pediatrics and Friend Family Health Center. Affiliated, with UC espec. UC Medical Center health related classes and programs therein. One example is the transition program for expectant and new teen moms and dads. 800 E. 55th St, 60615. Sylvia Davis?, Nancy Peges, 773 702-3925- may no longer be correct- general no. for Friend Center is 773 702-0660.
• Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education. All kinds of programs in schools, including instrument donation (x252). As of Aug. 17, 2007 at 205 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60606, 312 922-0440, www.urbangateways.org. Call for locations nearby.
• Young Life- see Hyde Park Young Life.

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.

Ask at Chicago Symphony Orchestra for their guidebook "Making Music: a Parent and Teacher Guide to Music Instruction in Metro Chicago." Covered is Why Study Music, How Do I Choose and Instrument (and what to watch for as to whether the child will practice), Who Offers Music Instruction (Beverly Arts Center, Chicago West Community Music Center, CSO Percussion Scholarship Program, Community School of the Arts at Wheaton College, DePaul University Community Music Division, Hyde Park Suzuki Institute (q.v.), Kindermusik at Symphony Center, Merit School of Music, Music House Inc., The Music Institute of Chicago, New Music School, Oak Park Suzuki School, Old Town School of Folk Music, People's Music School, Ravinia Festival Lawndale Partnership, Sherwood Conservatory of Music at Columbia College Chicago, Suzuki-Orff School of Music.
And Specialized and Performance opportunity- (Chicago Children's Choir, Chicago Public Schools (q.v. in Culture in Schools section), Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (q.v.), Hyde Park Youth Symphony (q.v.), Midwest Young Artists, The Protege Philharmonic.

Finding free things to do for yourself ...Math, Science, and Technology
--Visit projectexploration.org to learn about summer science programs in Chicago and around the nation!
--howstuffworks.com will answer any and all questions you've ever had about what you see on a daily basis and how it works
-- Volunteer for the Lincoln Park Zoo: http://www.lpzoo.com/hom_volunteer.php, 312-742-2124 - just one example!!- Science and Industry, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium on the South Lakeshore... or for a hospital- La Rabida, Jackson Park, U of C
-- Pick up The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan, The Works by Kate Ascher, and Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles by Marvin Gardner.-- Interested in architecture? Check out one of David Macaulay's fabulous illustrated books. Contact Chicago Architecture Foundation, Landmarks Illinois or Preservation Chicago.
-- Go to ocw.mit.edu to take MIT courses for free!

Journalism, Art, Music, Drama, and Literature
-- Start a blog! Review movies, music, books, cover news in your neighborhood and write about it online. You can start your own blog at www.wordpress.com, http://wwww.blackyouthproject.com, or many more.
-- Visit youngchicagoauthors.org, 773.486.4331 for information about teen publications and spoken word poetry
-- chipublib.org,(312) 747-4090, has lots of resources for teens, including resources for free stuff to do!
-- Check out Red Eye and the Chicago Weekly for free events
-- Write an article, letter to the editor, or op-ed on an issue you care about and submit it to a local newspaper
-- Join 826 Chicago: 826chi.org, 773 772 8108
-- Check out www.cosmolearning.com for free lectures about everything!

• 57th Street Books frequently has readings and release and other parties for younger school age as well as preschool children and their parents. 1301 E. 57th St. 773 684-1300. http://www.semcoop.com. A main supporter of the 57th Street Children's Book Fair.
• 57th Street Children's Book Fair 3rd Sunday in September. http://www.cbf.org.
• Artisans 21/ 21st Century Artisans. This nonprofit outgrowth of a popular cooperative gallery is holding classes for youth a well as adults and hopes to work in the schools. It also puts on the Community Art Fair 1st weekend in June (youth volunteers welcome, as at 57th Street Art Fair.) Check at http://www.communityartfair.org or http://www.artisans21gallery.com. 1373 E. 53rd St. 773 28-7450.
• Art Should. A forming collaborative of alternative artists mainly fro U of C that aims to tutor in public schools such as Ray.
• Artisans 21 Kids Craft Mondays. $25 per session or $180 for all. Info and register http://www.artisans21gallery.com, 773 288-7450. 1373 E. 53rd St.
  June 21 Painting Things for Your Room. June 28 Painting t-shirts. July 12 Decorating Cupcakes. July 19 Making Tiles. July 26 Making Scrapbooks. August 2 Painting with Sticks. August 9 Making Jewelry with Beads. August 16 Sewing Fun Things. August 23 Making useful things with Leather.
• AYLO Children's Dance Theatre. Classes, youth training, outreach/residency work and performance to youth and the multicultural community. An African-centered real ensemble/company, arts education institute where the programs and operations provide a cultural link between African cultures and other cultures. Kimosha P. Murphy, P.O. Box 198672, 60619. Is in Hyde Park. 773 243-2566. http://www.alyochildrensdance.com, AlYOCDT5@aol.com, info@alyochildrensdance.com.
• Baby PhD Childcare Network. http://www.babyphd.com, phdccn@gmail.com. 5411 S. Dorchester. Includes programs for toddlers and a bit older in Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, as well as serving as an umbrella and referral for childcare and preschool providers in the area. Funded in part by the University of Chicago. More about them in the Helpline and Educational Resources pages. At the Neighborhood Club: Baby PhD (phdccn@gmail.com) infant and toddler play group activities all week long range from motion to rhythm, dance, storytelling/reading, languages, sign language for kids.art, game- $5 drop in, $40 t0-pass, free to members.
  Spring 2010 Spanish if sufficient interest. If enough parents are interested, Baby Ph.D. will sponsor a special Spanish Language Class this spring. The class will be offered by the new Hyde Park location of Lango Kids (see www.langokids.com). The cost of the class will be $80. The price includes 10 - 45 minute classes including all materials for art projects games etc plus one book, CD, set of flashcards and doll for each child. Please contact Sarah at info@babyphd.com right away if you are interested in having your child participate.
• Black Youth Project: http://www.blackyouthproject.com. Provides a place for black youth to speak. To generate new media information, blogs, art, conversations, webinars, data, research, policies and movements that will expand the human and social capital of young black youth, facilitating their empowerment through highlighting their voices, attitudes, lives, and experiences. Dir. by UC Po l. Sc. prof. Dr. Cathy J. Cohen, cjcohen@uchicago.edu.773 702-8051.Features:

• 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

• Blackstone Branch Library. 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., 60615, 312 747-0511. http://www.chicagopubliclibrary.org or http://www.chipublib.org. M-Th 9-9, F, Sat. 9-5, closed Sun. Branch Manager and Librarian Anne Keough, akeough@chipublib.org. Storytime for toddlers and for preschool. Crafts, storytimes, children's and teen's book clubs, Marsha's Music, smARTart 2nd Saturdays 2-4 from Smart Museum, sale of discards. No current structured after school except some weekly or monthly programs. Would welcome good volunteers for those hours.
  Coming to Blackstone Library this summer: themed in 2011 Book Beats (as in music). Children are encouraged to read at least 25 picture or chapter books. (dep on age). Win a tee shirt. Guests come to read. 800+ kids read 1400 books in 2008. Registration under way, kickoff June 13. 4904 S. Lake Park. 312 747-0505.
• Blues Camp Columbia College- see under Columbia College
• Borders Books often has children's activities- when not at the Hyde Park one (1539 E. 53rd St.) then at other stores. http://www.borders.com. Internet access.
• Chess Teachers. Apparently none now in area but contact (312) 927-4290 or Tom Panelas 773 955-0122. http://www.chessteachers.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. Study after school. Contact University of Chicago Community Service Center 5525 S. Ellis, suite 160. (773) 753-GIVE. ucsc@uchicago.edu. Wallace Goode, wgoode@uchicago.edu.
• Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture. 1515 E. 52nd Place, 2nd floor (access from near back of Mellow Yellow), and other locations, Chicago, IL 60615
  (773) 773 363-1312 or 620 245-7692. Fax 7733 363-1150.
  Purpose: Experiential education, counseling/mentoring and other social services particularly for college aged.
  Scott Chesebro, Executive Dir.
  1515 E. 52nd Place, other locations, Chicago, IL 60615. 1-800-747-6059, (773) 667-6419, others. fax: (773) 363-1150.
  http://www.chicagocenter.org, http://www.urbanlifecenter.org. info@chicagolifecenter.org, althea@chicagocenter.org.
  Purpose: Open classroom, counseling and other social services, internships. Celebrated 35 years in June 2006.
  We're a nonprofit experiential educational organization in Hyde Park.
  Urban Life Center engages college students with Chicago's diverse communities through innovative seminars and internships, expanding the traditional classroom through an experience-based, first-voices pedagogy.
  Urban Life Center also designs day to week-long LearnChicago! tours and workshops to teach groups about the city's cultures and communities.
• Chicago Children's Choir-/Hyde Park Neighborhood Choir. Afterschool, Choir Academy of CCC a CPS charter school, performing choirs. (afterschool at hq, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 312 849-8300 x250 or x 10. Academy 773 890-4720. Local center is at First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn. ) http://www.ccchoir.org. Founded in Hyde Park in 1956, the Choir is a pioneer in multiracial, multicultural choral music education. The Hyde Park Neighborhood Choir is one of the CCC's 6 afterschool programs. For children 9-16/ 8-18 from all areas of the city with several area centers, the Choir performs in the Chicaogland are and far afield. Open auditions for new members are held in September, (neighborhood afterschool in September, January and June by appointment. The Choir works in 46 schools offering Afterschool programs in seven neighborhoods and teh internationally acclaimed Concert Choir. The Neighborhood Choir is featured in annual holiday performances. Davin Peelle Dir (dpeelle@ccchoir.org). Contact Jane Jacobsen, jjacobsen@ccchoir.org. Contact number 312 849-8300. Afterschool 312 849-8300 x250, academy 773 890-4720) http://www.ccchoir.org. Other contacts Davin Peelle, and Molly Stone. After school in Hyde Park. Celebrating 50 years living both diverse community and youth development, bringing together communities and the city through all kinds of music including high quality classical. Ensemble and individual training. Or contact Cece Hill at 312 849-8300 x 14 or chill@ccchoir.org.
  Open auditions in September, January: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 and 6:30 pm. Chicago Children's Choir rehearsal schedule. Open auditions for Neighborhood Choir through September, boys and girls aged 8-16. Schedule and audition at 312 849-8300. Rehearsals M an Th 4-6.
  Tuition is on a sliding scale. Accessible by public transportation.
• The Chicago Djembe Project and Hooked on Drums. Drumming classes and performances at KIPP Ascend, Harvard, NKO. Victory, McCorkle, Lab School elementary schools, Kennicott Park, Dunbar Park, Little Black Pearl, Bud Billiken. M. Jim Banks, , now activities hq. at Kennicott Park Fieldhouse, 4434 S. Lake Park, Room 211, 60653. 773 251-8067- Note new numbers below. http://chidjembe.com, manager@chidjembe.com.
  If you've received our emails from Hooked On Drums info@hookedondrums.org address, please note that you'll also be getting mail from the Chicago
  Djembe Project address, manager@chidjembe.com.
  Hooked On Drums is our 501(c)(3) non-profit, bringing the life-changing power of African drumming to Urban Youth through classes, residencies and performance training. Chicago Djembe Project is our still-ongoing platform for adult classes, and performances by the CDP Ensemble.
  HOOKED ON DRUMS
  African Drumming for Urban Youth a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization 773-643-8204 € info@hookedondrums.org http://www.hookedondrums.org
  In partnership with CHICAGO DJEMBE PROJECT West African Djembe Drumming Classes & Performances 773-643-8204 manager@chidjembe.com
  http://www.chidjembe.com/
  The Chicago Djembe Project/West African Djembe Drumming Classes and Performances. Associated with Hooked on Drums/African Drumming for Urban Youth. Lillian Friedberg, Ph.D., Artistic Director, Jim Banks manager@chidjembe.com. 773 643-8204. Also given as 773 251-8067.
• Chicago Freedom School has just relaunched 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! Empowering Youth, Fighting Oppression, Honoring the Past. Includes connections to music movements.
  The brochure and the registration form can be downloaded at http://chicagofreedomschool.org/initiatives/education. The course listings are also at the bottom of this email. 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.
• Chicago Music Association (Branch #1 of National Assn. of Negro Musicians). Junior and Youth branches work with local providers such as Hyde Park Suzuki and faith congregations and schools to coach and promote and award youth, including performance opportunities in public concerts. Lucinda Ali-Landing, William Burnside. chgomusicassn@aol.com, http://www.chgomusicassn.org. c/o South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive 60649.
• Chicago Public Schools. See in next section, including After School Matters.
• Chicago Sinfonietta. Hyde Park founded and dedicated to opportunity for musicians of all races and ethnicities and for all and youth to enjoy classical and other quality music. Performs frequently in Hyde Park. It has Sinfornietta Student Ensemble-Youth and Diversity Program including directly in schools, other major school and youth outreaches, and is supported inter alia by fundraiser-holding Southside Friends of the Chicago Sinfonietta. Southside Leaders include Doris Meritty (president), Elizabeth Wilkins (founder), Linda Tuggle. Paul Freeman, Music Director Emeritus. Jim Hirsch exec. dir. 70 E. Lake St. #226, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 236-3681, http://www.chicagosinfonietta.org.
  Also has Project Inclusion Musicians of Color Mentoring Program in which youth work as apprentices directly in orchestra and ensemble. The small groups will present their concerts in such venues as South Shore Cultural Center (partner of the Advisory Council) and others. Renee Baker, Sinfonietta Vice Chair, is leader of this program- reneebaker@comcast.net.
• Chicago Storytelling Guild. http://www.storytelling.org/guild, www.storytelling.org/ChicagoStorytellingGuild. Meets for training, program development, and to hear/tell stories 3rd Tuesdays at Oriental Institute, 1155 E. 58th St. Call Jeff Solotoroff, jeffro1165@yahoo.com, Gloria Needlman, gneedlman@sbcglobal.net, or Judith Heineman, juhestories@aol.com. http://www.storytelling.org/guild. Holds Telebration Sunday before Thanksgiving at Oriental Institute or Experimental Station or as designated. www.storytelling.org/ChicagoStorytellingGuild.
• Chicago Youth Centers, Elliott Donnelley and Price 21st Century- see in preceding sections.
• Chicago Youth Programs. 5350 S. Prairie 60615. 773 924 0220. Contact jredmond@chicagoyouthprograms.org. http://www.chicagoyouthprograms.org. To improve the life opportunities and health of at-risk youth in the Washington Park, Cabrini-Green and Uptown areas using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing capabilities. The primarily volunteer staff works through tutoring, free healthcare, recreation, cultural activities, and career placement. 85% are placed in college or trade school, 94% retention rate, almost 0% pregnancy.
• Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. 410 S. Michigan ste. 833, Chicago, IL 60605. General Manager at 312 939-2207 x23. http://www.cyso.org. Serves all areas in the metropolitan area. Need-based scholarships are available. Audition based. Boasting more than 60 years of outstanding music making, CYSO is where the Chicago area's best young musicians begin their journey to become the classical musicians and leaders of tomorrow. Often go into schools to instruct, hold concerts for students of those schools at several venues.
  Offered: Five orchestras that offer outstanding ensemble experiences for students of all levels: Preparatory Strings (elementary), Debut Orchestra (5th to 9th grades), Concert Orchestra (advanced middle and high school ), Symphony Orchestra (advanced high school), and Encore Chamber orchestra (select members of the Symphony Orchestra). Also offers music theory classes adn extensive chamber music opportunity. Need-based scholarships.
• Children's Rendez-vous. After-school program, half-days and holidays for ages 5-15. Part of the KAM-Isaiah Israel school program. Summer camps in August. 5039 South Greenwood. http://www.crv-hydepark.com. Catherine Celimene, 773 330-0277. ccelimene@crv-hydepark.com.
• Chicago Wisdom Project. http://www.chicagowisdomproject.org. info@chicagowisdomproject.org. Affiliated with a national network, this is a suite of programs and a charter school that seeks to engage youth and children in creative projects so they will create their own culture and contribute to the community's wisdom and culture. It is not yet in this area but is working with the Op Shop cooperative seeking a youth community arts and learning space. Executive Director Theodore Richards.
• Chocolate Chips Theater Company. Outside of area but acts in a broad part of the South side. Committed to promoting and preserving Black cultures past and present through diverse programs for young people ages 3-17 while remaining accessible to, and enjoyable by, all ages. Nodra Brooks Blakely. 836 E.87th. Chicago, IL 60619, 773 994-7400, nbbme@aol.com. http://www.chocolatesweb.org.
• Columbia College Summer Arts Camp. Includes a 6 week summer program for grades 3-8, month-long for sophomores, juniors. 600 S. Michigan. Lori Seidermann, 312 344-7574, lseidermann@colum.edu. summercamp@colum.edu.
• Blues Camp Columbia College with Fernando Jones, July 4-9. Grades 6-12. Learn to play with the best and in ensembles at the various famous blues venues and more. Anchored in Columbia College, 1014 S. Michigan. http://www.BluesKids.com. It covers guitar, bass, voice, percussion, harmonica, keyboard, brass, songwriting, live performance, and digital audio recording. Most of the auditions have already passed- remaining May 22, 120 an at Columbia 1014 S. Michigan, June 3 7 pm at Guitar Center 4271 W. 167th in Country Club Hills 708-799-0315, and June 5, 2 pm at Chicago Federation of Musicians, 656 W. Randolph Suite 2W 312 784-0063. Make appointments via BluesNewz@aol.com, 312 369-3229.
  There is also a free teacher workshop with CPDU credits on using the blues to improve literacy and help close the achievement gap: Music as a Second Language- Wednesday July 7 3:30-5:30 pm a Columbia College.
• Community Film Workshop of Chicago. Provides 16m film and digital media classes. Since 1971 quality hands-on education, small class size, individualized instruction, and cooperative learning. Multicultural and represents a wide spectrum of age, educational background and experiences. Margaret Caples, 6200 S. Drexel Rm 200, Chicago, IL 60637, 773 572-9335, mcaples@cfwchicago.org. http://www.cfwchicago.org.
• Community Jam is a weekly jam session\music improvisation class, open to the public but targeted toward middle and high school age students from the community. May be in the Woodlawn Collaborative facility at 6400 S. Kimbark. Check with University Community Service Center for contacts, 773 753-give or search UC website for registered student organizations.
• Cooking-Culinary- See South Shore/Washburne
• Court Theatre. 5535 S. Ellis. 773 753-4472, 773 702-7005. http://www. courttheatre.org. Cree Rankin? Education Director. Court Theatre is a nationally celebrated professional center of excellence for classic theater at the University of Chicago. Since 1955, Court Theatre has been driven by its mission to discover the power of classic theater. Every Court production is produced in a fresh, innovative, and unexpected way that honors the historical importance of the play while exploring its contemporary relevance. Works extensively with schools, some of which get to use the Court stage. 3000 area students per year are in its high school matinee and in-school residencies. In December holds a free festival of Chicago High School Theater using works or performers of Curie, King, and Kenwood high schools.
• Deeply Rooted Productions. Chicago's premier contemporary dance theater steeped in the African-American aesthetic. To share with the public its philosophy and understanding of dance and its profound effect in cultivating human potential. Performances in many South Side locations including South Shore Cultural Center, training, and community outreach. Kevin Iega Jeff Artistic Director, Gary Abbott? Assoc., Angela Patman. 218 S. Wabash, 3rd floor, 60604. 312 913-9773. Located (also?) in and associated with eta at 79th and Stony Island. http://www.deeplyrootedproductions.org. info@deeplyrootedproductions.org.
• 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.
• DuSable Museum of African American History. 740 E. 56th Pl. 773 947-0600. Contact Stephanie Davenport, sdavenport@dusablemuseum.org. http://www.dusablemuseum.org. Almost every weekend programs for children, also when school is out such as Coca Cola Penny Cinema. More in Museum section below. Dedicated to the collection, documentation, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African decent. Through exhibitions, archives and a diverse array of education programs. Watch for the history vans!
• Faithful Few (The). Founded in 2005. Hyde Parker Denard Jacox, Director. 1448 E. 52nd St. #164, 773 834-6722. Also given as 773 426-3472. But its website gives at least for gifts C/O LaDonna McCormick, Secretary, 3629 South Indiana. djacox@hotmail.com. faithfulfew1986@hotmail.com. Works using volunteers including with children with attention deficit and hyperactivity or bipolar disorders. Works holistically including through one on one mentoring, softball and work with YMCA, Chicago Park District. One event is teaming up with Broken Arrow for family horseback riding and festival in Washington Park. Also dedicated to keeping girls off the streets. Works with The Woodlawn Collaborative.http://www.faithfulfew.org.
  Faithful Few has now expanded its male teen softball recreation and mentoring program to girls basketball GOTS (which see). For both genders, th program offers sports, life skills such as cooking, self-defense and experiences such as Air and Water Show, flying with Tuskegee Airmen. Funding from several Booth Business School professors at U of C.
• Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House. 5757 S. Woodlawn. 708 848-1976. There were opportunities for kids 5th through 10th grades from local schools to become junior docents. Other learning opportunities. Whether due to construction and change of focus these opportunities will return remains uncertain. http://www.gowright.org. http://www.wrightplus.org. Cheryl Papier, spapier@gowright.org.
• Gallery 37. Ages 14-21. Hands-on arts programs and job-training including apprenticeships and internships in arts etc. entrepreneurship, art, sports, technology, communications. Downtown or remote sites. Lots of partners. Storefront Theater, World Kitchen, Downtown Sound, artScape Chicago, Advanced Art Education including HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble. Dance, murals, graphic design apprenticeships. Much is in schools via After School Matters, such as Kenwood Academy. http://www.cityofchicago.org/gallery37center. http://www.afterschoolmatters.org/programs/gallery37. http://www.37advanced.org/perform.html. (See also After School Matters; call 773 533-2108) 66 E. Randolph, 4th floor, 60602. 312 744-4182, 312 774 8925. David Sinski, 312 744-8925, d.sinski@cityofchicago.org. asm@cityofchicago.org.
• Gary Comer Youth Center. Out of area but lots to do there. An environment where young people are exposed to six primary program tracks: academics, health and nutrition, college/career prep, athletics-fitness, civic engagement, arts-culture. Utilizes mentorship, classroom instruction, real world experienced and technology. Ayoka Samuels, 7200 S. Ingleside, 60619, 773 358-4085, asamuels@gcychome. http://www.gcyconline.com.
• Global Girls Inc. Global Girls is a youth development organization that uses performing arts to engage girls 8-18 in the exploration of their issues and then develop their findings into performance pieces. Our girls also learn about girls' issues in other countries from around the world. Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, 7655 S. Ingleside, 60619, 773 488-7557. globalgirls@globalgirls.net. http://www.globalgirls.org.
• The Good Lyfe is a non-profit organization committed to teaching youth the importance of loving themselves and the world around them through the medium of visual arts. For information, contact The Woodlawn Collaborative or if a campus organization, check with University Community Service Center for contacts, 773 753-give or search UC website for registered student organizations.
• History Fairs/ Chicago Metro History Education Center. 60 W. Walton 60610, 312 255-3661. http://www.chicagohistoryfair.org. info@ChicagoHistoryFair.org. Coordinates and awards fairs and competitions in schools, areas, region and to state similar to science fairs. Must have a teacher sponsor in school. Annual awards lunch with prizes. Hyde Park Historical Society gives additional awards and holds student-teacher presentations- http://www.hydeparkhistory.org.
• Higher Learning Network NFP. Coaches and provides entry for youth to get on and develop marketing and production skills in broadcasting. Partners. PO Box 118305, Chicago, Il 60611, 312 409-6619. http://www.HigherLearningNetwork.org, facebook, www.myspace.com/HigherLearningNetworknfp, http://HigherLearningNetworknfp.blogspot.com.
• Hooked on Drums- aka Chicago Djembe Project, see above- new links. Programs and performances in West African drumming for youth aged 5-18, generally performances through parks, schools, community organizations. http://www.hookedondrums.org. 6014 S. Ingleside. Jim Banks/Lilian Friedberg, 773 643-8204. Has a new studio in Kennicott Park, 4434 S. Lake Park, 2nd floor room 211, 773 643-8204. info@hookedondrums.org.
  friedberg@hookedondrums.org. Works in lots of schools, parks.
  http://www.hookedondrums.org. info@hookedondrums.org. New business address: 2849 E. 93rd St., Chicago IL 60617. Office: 773-221-6845
  President: 773-251-8067 Executive Director: 773-251-8448.
• Hyde Park Allegro Music Camp. August 2- 13 2010. Two weeks of Hyde Park Allegro Music Camp at Rockefeller Chapel for kids 6011. With Fackenthal Piano Studio. 9:30 am-1 pm. No formal training required. Daily instrument demonstrations-- not every place has a carillon or one of the largest organs in Chicagoland), lessons, fundamentals, participation in children's choir, handbell choir, instrument making, outdoor folk dancing. http://www.web.me.com/dlfpiano click Music Camp 2010.
• Hyde Park Art Center. 5020 Cornell. 773 324-5520. Kate Lorenz, Director; Crystal Pernell; Ray Yang Program Director. http://www.hydeparkart.org. generalinformation@hydepark.org. Days-off and afterschool and summer camps and classes. Through studio classes, extensive community outreach including murals and mosaics, and gallery exhibitions including bringing school and local collaborative sets of works into the galleries, the Hyde Park Art Center offers the community opportunities to explore new avenues of creative expression. In the HPAC studios, professional artists work directly with people of all ages. HPAC classes range from drawing and painting to collage, ceramics including mosaics, photography, and more. HPAC also hosts a variety of after school programs. During the school year, "Days-Off School" workshops entertain and educate students on vacation days. HPAC runs 16 popular art-based quarterly and summer camps. HPAC provides home-schooled youth with custom arts programming. Schedule on the website. Teachers and professional artists work with teachers and classrooms (and with park programs) on school-specific and community-wide arts projects such as murals, mosaics, and sculpture.
  2008: June 16, Monday through September 5, Friday. Hyde Park Art Center's Creativity Camps. Visual arts, theatre arts and outdoor play! One and two week sessions for ages k-6 and up. New Digital Video. Register at 773 324-5520. The Center is at 5020 S. Cornell. Prices range from free to $160-$290 for camps and multi-week.
  The Youth Art Board is a group of teens from Kenwood Academy and King College Prep that explore topics and techniques in the arts and acts as Hyde Park Art Center's conduit to the teenage experience. It puts on exhibits.
  Mycelia Project (Emmanuel Pratt)-- an innovative and educational collaboration with Chicago Public Schools, Urban Gateways, and the Woodlawn Community Development Corporation + that promotes learning focused on food, soil, water and energy sustainability. Projects at Hyde Park Art Center through Sept 30 2011.
  Summer Creativity Camp New Art Explorations 2010. 5 weekly sessions and two mini camps. Grades re-1, 2 and 3, 4 and 5. $600 to $650, discounts, minicamps $350-375, aftercare available with cost. Also a camp fo kids aged 10 and up. Subjects include various visual arts in the morning and theater arts in the afternoon. Includes stop motion animation, printmaking, guerilla art, video, models and miniatures, scrolls and screens, still life, digital photo, costumes, printmaking, comics, metalsmithing. June 14-September 3. Reg. opens c. April 25, deadline for discount June 7? Ray Yang, ryang@hydeparkart.org.
  Ask for the person now handling education. Hyde Park Art Center continues its vigorous involvement with schools, most recently starting projects at Canter (mural) and Ray (documentary for new media yearbook). Projects last 8 weeks to a year and are in addition to short and long classes in the Center.
• Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a learning opportunity, and has some volunteer opportunities for youth. The Kenwood and U-High jazz groups will be performing. http://www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org. 2009 September 26 11 am-2 am.
• Hyde Park Neighborhood Club. 5480 S. Kenwood, 773 643-4062. http://www.hpnclub.org. Jennifer Bosch acting director, Karen Freeman president, Full suite and variety of programs for children from dance and gym to computers. A stalwart of the community.
  With Children and Youth Services: Hyde Park Neighborhood Club-Museum of Science and Industry After-School Science Club. 25 aged 5-7, 8-10, 10-12.
  Out of School Time, serving 30 ages 13-18. Other kids and teen clubs and activities including financial and citywise literacy. More in in this site's Hyde Park Neighborhood Programs. And Collaborers.
  Your local source for Baby PhD, Lil Kickers, We Got Game and lots more.
• Hyde Park School of Dance. Not for profit. Mariam Thiam, Managing Director. 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., 60637. 773 493-8498, Fax 773 493-8508. http://www.hydeparkdance.org. For information and programs see preceding entry. Former name: Hyde Park School of Ballet (at the Neighborhood Club- with a host of classes and activities at the Club among so much else at the Club, Union Church and First Unitarian (the main center, Woolman Hall)- 64 classes through advanced workshops! Classes are at all ages and levels of ballet, flamenco, tap, jazz, modern and creative movement. Includes Tyego Dance Project training. The school is directed by August and Aimee Tye. And it gives regular performances including at the Halloween concert and its own Nutcracker at Mandel Hall, participation in University Symphony programs, and quarterly recitals. (Office: First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., 60637) 773 493-8498. Contact Ann Billingsley. Sessions as low as $15 per class to $190-300 for 16-18 weeks. http://www.hydeparkschoolofballet.org.
  Tyego Dance Project. The professional performing arm of Hyde Park School of Dance. Founded in 1997 by sisters August and aimee Tye. Ballet, modern, jazz dance, performance art. Youth troupe is called Tyego Next Generation for kids 10-18. 5650 S. Woodlawn, 773 493-8498. http://www.hydeparkdance.org.
  Lango Kids. Foreign Languages for Kids. http://www.LangoChicago.com.
• Hyde Park (Chicago) Storytelling Guild. Provides opportunities to youth as well as adults, including the annual Tellebration. 3rd Tuesday at Oriental Institute, 1155 E. 58th St. 7:30. Judith Hineman, 773 288-7217. http://www.storytelling.org/ChicagoStorytellingGuild/ (alt. url.- ....storytelling.orgs/Guilds/Chicago.)
• Hyde Park Suzuki Institute, Inc. Musical instrument learning. 2 sites, Hyde Park Suzuki classes and concerts have moved to Augustana Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn. 773 643-1388. May still be classes at 4541 S. Lake Park 60653, 773 624-4882. V. Moore. http://www.hydeparksuzuki.com. Lucinda Ali, lali@hydeparksuzuki.com. Preferred email hpsi@hydeparksuzuki.com. Kindermusic, guitar, harp, viola, violin, voice....Founded in 1998 by Lucinda Ali of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra 1st violin section. 10 teachers. Notes, dynamics and understanding. Parent participation. Quarterly public concert. 8-12-week sessions, tuition $140 to $600.
  HPSI is committed to providing access to high quality musical instruction and performance opportunities to families of our culturally diverse community in Chicago. Our students are encouraged to seek excellence and high musical achievement.
  Programs include Suzuki, Traditional, Kindermusik* through age 3, In-Schools, After-School, Adult and Community music classes. Violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano, chamber music, competition and audition preparation and college preparatory studies. Funded in part by City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Community Arts Assistance Program and Illinois Arts Council. HPS also has Passport to Music interactive program. Financial assistance is available. Accessible by public transportation.
• Hyde Park Used Book Sale Oct. 10-11-12 and before will have opportunities for youth help. hpkcc@aol.com.
• Hyde Park Youth Symphony. Hyde park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn, 60637. director@hpys.org. http://www.hpys.org. New contacts: Director Chris Ramaekers. 248-935-6694 chris.ramaekers@gmail.com, director@hpys.org. also given as 847-651-5055. Sr, Intermed. orchestras, junior strings. Concerts winter, spring, chamber ensemble solo competition. Auditions in September. Contact Music Director (auditions) 248 935-6694 or auditions@hpys.org. Provides high art experiences to young people on the South Side. The Hyde Park Youth Symphony is a community youth orchestra for string, woodwind and brass players from private, public and parochial elementary and high schools on the South Side. The Symphony provides opportunities for young musicians to play in an ensemble under the instruction of a skilled conductor and professional coaches. Includes performances in such venues as DuSable Museum. Contributions HPYS c/o Sheila Schwartz, 1458 E. 56th St. 60637, info Joyce Norman, 773 562-2369. Note, most currently in the orchestras are from University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
  The Hyde Park Youth Symphony is a community-based after school orchestra dedicated to providing a high-quality arts experience to children on the south side of Chicago It is comprised of a diverse group of families and musicians aged 7 to 17 from the South Side and suburbs as close as Hyde Park and a far as Beverly, Markham and Frankfort, nurturing in them a love for music that will last a lifetime. Parents seek out the group as a supplemental music program for students who are playing solely on their own or in school band programs. It operates on a sliding scale and helps students enhance their individual and cooperative skills. Auditions are held in September 2008, and the first rehearsal will be September 18th. Scholarships available. Financial assistance is available, and is reached via public transportation.
  Offered: Three ensembles that offer outstanding experiences at all levels: Junior Strings (grades 1-6 with at least 6 months experience), Intermediate Orchestra (grades 5-8 with at least two years experience), Senior Orchestra (grades 7-12 with at least 3-4 years experience. Also chamber programs and an annual concerto competition.
• Joan’s Studio for the Performing Arts. 1438 E. 57th St. 774 493-9288. http://www.joansstudioinc.com. Joan Steggemann, joanbyrd@sbcglobal.net. Joan's Studio offers private or group music lessons in brass, drums, guitar, world percussion, conga drums, vibraphone, strings and woodwinds. Dance lessons include ballet, belly dancing, creative movement, modern, yoga and tai chi.
• JUSTUSarts. Established in 1991 as a grassroots, arts-based, youth-oriented program. Our mission is to provide literary arts activities featuring poetry, storytelling and drama for community development, diversity outreach and increased academic achievement. Our programs are designed to help increase self-esteem, self-image, communication skills, team work, social responsibility and cultural awareness. Oba William King, 1634 E. 53rd St. #143. 773 288-0800. http://www.storytelling.org/oba. oba@justusarts.org.
• Kennicott Park fieldhouse, 4344 S. Lake Park Ave., 312 747-7138. Strong in martial arts, weights, gymnastics, cultural/crafts/drama, drumming, gym and ball fields. Mentoring clubs, tennis camps, table tennis, ball fields and leagues. Fieldhouses are in http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
• Kenwood Park fieldhouse, 1350 E. 50th St., 312 746-5962.
• 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.
• Kiwanis Hyde Park Chapter. Info coming. Has Builders Club chapters, in Kenwood Academy(contact Camille Hamilton-Doyle) with After school Matters. starting in Canter Middle School. These 7th and 8th graders develop and carry out various service or achievement projects. (Key Clubs are in high school, not locally, and there is a club set for elementary (not locally).
• Lango Kids. Foreign Languages for Kids. http://www.LangoChicago.com. More info contact Baby Ph D and Lango Belles North Chicago -Tel: 219.614.3322, langobelles@yahoo.com. Foreign languages for the really young. Now has a Hyde Park site in conjunction with Baby PhD Childcare Network (which see) and Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (which see). At Lango your child will learn another language, make developmental strides, explore other cultures and make friends. Our highly engaging language classes use music, games, art and stories to teach kids new languages. We offer language classes at convenient locations in communities around the United States.
  Tot 'N Parent, Preschool, Early Elementary (through age 8), Summer camps (ages 3-8, located in various states but not yet Midwest).
  Early Elementary Language Classes: Our early elementary students learn their new languages through adventures, activities that require increasing levels of engagement and understanding over time, and that reward kids with a feeling of accomplishment. A simple literacy component ensures that these students not only listen, speak, sing and play in their new language, but read and write as well. Lango is proud to partner with dozens of elementary schools nationwide to provide convenient classes to their students.
• Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center. 1060 E. 47th St. 60653. 773 285-1211. Chief contact and development Chinerya Moody, cmoody@blackpearl.org. Also contact Michael Harris, mharris@blackpearl.org, Zakeya N. Cartman, zcartman.blackpearl.org.
  Director of Development. http://www.blackpearl.org. info@blackpearl.org.
  Visual arts and business training. After school program for youth ages 12-19. Summer program-ages 7-19.
  A major player that has not forgotten its core mission in sophisticated children's learning--including the connection between the art and the business, as well as the craft of arts production. ("Arts=Smarts"). Lots of classes, book and other clubs, and field projects as well as exhibits featuring child group projects exhibitions. Festivals. Exec. Gallery and cafe with jazz Monday evenings. Dir. Monica Haslip- mhaslip@blackpearl.org.
  ***High school after-school program called "Arts = Smarts" is free for students from high risk schools and DCFS children, others $30 per week- painting, drawing, pottery, multimedia, performance. M-Th 4-6 incl. free hot lunch at 3.
  Black Pearl will house in conjunction with Prologue Inc. a new COPS contract/charter school, Joshua Johnson Art and Design Academy to teach the technical side to up to 200 at risk youth ages 17-21.
• Lookingglass Theatre Summer Camp for 9-15 year olds at Promontory Point fieldhouse on the lake. Create an original piece in July to be performed on the mainstage at Water Tower (or as moved to since). 773 477-9257 x193. lookingglasstheatre.org/education.
• M.A.D.D. Rhythms- see in More Afield.
• Magic Chicago. 950 E. 61st St. http://www.magicchicago.org. (Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization) has a number of programs that encourage creativity leadership, entrepreneurship, job readiness, and health including through sports. Founding director Joseph Strickland. Bryan K. Echols, bryane@magicchicago.org. Vanessa Muhammad, 773 290-2313, vanessa.muhammad@gmail.com. Provides tutoring, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and cultural enrichment programs Including in schools such as Hyde Park Academy with After School Matters, U of C. Has as number of Kenwood Students. A non-profit active youth service group based in Woodlawn, whose mission is to organize and mobilize residents of Woodlawn and the surrounding communities to create and stimulate social change. Now also providing health education outreach and seminars to youth and parents (dir. Carlos Meyers), and other fairs. Includes arts such as MAGIC Woodlawn Instrumental Strings Program, Woodlawn Mural Arts Apprenticeship (WMAP); Young, Gifted and Organized; MAGIC Teen Talk Chicago; United Sisters of Civilization; Hip Hop Outreach, Programming and Education (HOPE); MB2015 Campaign; Health and Wellness Initiative. The programs are all in schools or spaces in the communities. Parental involvement is required.
• Marsha's Music Together. With Joan's Studio. Marsha Melsheimer. 1438 E. 57th St. 773-288-3815. Mostly for pre-school age with parents, stressing foundations such as rhythm.http://www.marshasmusic.com.
• Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. 7127 S. Ellis Ave., 2nd floor, Chicag, IL 60619 (Gary Comer Center). (To open at building on 47th and Greenwood also), Phone: 773 241-6080 x10, http://www.muntu.com. Artistic director Amaniyea Payne. Program contact Lynn Stevenson, lynn@muntu.com. Gen. info@muntu.com. Professional performances worldwide including at DuSable Museum. Comprehensive community arts programs serving thousands of youth and professionally training young and emerging artists. Lessons.
  This year, our Arts for Community Empowerment Program (ACE) served 3,000 children, teachers and parents in schools, park districts, shelters and community organizations throughout the City.
  These programs provided uplifting experiences that helped children to learn about themselves and their own capacities to achieve. Through dance and music, participants gained information about the history and culture of a people. Also featured was the December 2008 world premiere of the new African line dance, Muntu's Juggy Boogie Rock, the "Mujuboo Rock". This choreographic project was conceived by Amaniyea Payne with creative hip-hop infusion from several of the newest members of the company.
  Highlights of the season included the world premieres of two exciting new works."N'Dage Mandingo", which premiered July 2008, was choreographed by Senegalese choreographer Babacar N'Diaye and included new musical arrangements by the Muntu Musicians. Muntu will break ground on its new facility at 47th and Greenwood in 2009. Has received funds for new youth and community engagement initiative for schools and community-based organizations.
• Museum of Science and Industry. 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive. 773 684-1414. http://www.msichicago.org. Includes outreach/camps at such locations as Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, schools. More in preceding section (Science Minors).
  Museum of Science and Industry. Act as an exhibit guide and lead interactive activities. Adults and teens (14-17) must commit to 40 hours a year with no less than one shift every three months, and attend orientation. Also opportunities for youth to train with professionals. Apply online , call volunteer coordinator Rachel Carter at 773 753-1382, or e-mail rachel.carter@msichicago.org. 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, 773 684-1414. http:/www.msichicago.org.
• Music Teachers of Hyde Park. http://www.mthp.org. For information and brochure call 773 895-6083. Contacts Elaine Smith, 773 643-9251 ebspiano@aol.com. Or Elizabeth La Croix, 773 324-6250. info@ mthp.org. Website has a guide to over 50 independent teachers in Hyde Park, Kenwood, and South Shore. Includes performance opportunities such as at Blackstone Library 4th Mondays, summer camp. Website lists over 50 instructors for private and group instruction.
  Music Teachers of Hyde Park. In addition to its full program throughout the year culminating in April Concerto Day and May Performathon charity benefit weekend at Blackstone Library and Montgomery place and Chamber Music Days, the organization runs a Summer Ensemble Fest, a music day camp for students entering grades 6-12, held July 7-17 at the Lab School. Visit http://www.mthp.org. More.
• Mycelia Project (Emmanuel Pratt)-- an innovative and educational collaboration with Chicago Public Schools, Urban Gateways, and the Woodlawn Community Development Corporation + that promotes learning focused on food, soil, water and energy sustainability. Projects at Hyde Park Art Center through Sept 30 2011.
• Nichols Park fieldhouse and gym. 1355 E. 53rd St. 312 747-2703. Heather Kelly Park Supervisor, Sonia Smith. Has quarterly and shorter cycle camps, classes and other programs for kids and youth has well as open basketball nightly. One such program is Say Salsa lessons, 7 pm Tuesdays, more- learn the culture behind the steps. Trained, experienced teacher. All ages. 4 and 8-week sessions. Scrap booking class. Athletics. Break and summer camps. Always full, and programs fill up immediately--check at the fieldhouse and www.chicagoparkdistrict.com frequently for sign ups (some reserved for online, others have people lining up hours ahead of morning in person signup.
• Nu-Stage Theatre Company, 500 E. 67th St. 773 493-0901 offers classes to ages 5-20. Saturdays, $5 reg, $15 per class. Not sure if continues.
• Oriental Institute Museum. 1155 E. 58th St. 773 702-9507. http://oi.uchicago.edu. Tu-Sat 10-6, Wed 10-8:30, Sun. 12-6. Suggested $5. More in Museums section below. Carole Krucoff, director of Education, at oi-education@uchicago.edu, 773 702-9514. Assistant Jessica Caracci, 773 702-9512. Family and children's programs related to the museum's Ancient Near Eastern collection.
• Robie House- see under Frank Lloyd Wright's.
• Science Chicago is as consortium of major museums, universities and institutions. It hosts many programs at venues throughout the city, including the major museums, “lab” festivals in parks, Junior Science Café. rsvp@sciencechicago.com, 773 947-3150. http://www.sciencechicago.com. http://sciencechicago.uchicago.edu.
• Smart Museum of Art, the David and Alfred. 5550 S. Greenwood 60637 (Educ. DASM 211). 773-0200, 773 702-4050. http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/smartkids/. museum@uchicago.edu. Description in Museums section. Large outreach. Summer Programs, Loren Boylan, 773 702-0200, smart-museum@uchicago.edu. Education Director Jacqueline Terrassa, Mgr. and Asst. Amanda Ruch, Michael Pollard, Loren Boyen. Smart Musuem of Art presents "Art Afternoons" Wednesdays in July and monthly family days at Blackstone or Coleman branch libraries, and frequent joint programs with Oriental Institute. 5550 S. Greenwood. 773 702-2362.
• South Side Free Music Program (SSFMP, also can be found as Woodlawn Free Music Program). Founded by Noah Moskowitz to counter a dearth of music opportunities on the South Side, particularly in schools. Partners 32 UC students with over 60 area elementary an high school students at KLEO Community Life Center (west of Washinton Park), Sexton Elmentary in West Woodlawn, and Goodspeed Hall (UC Music Dept.). Its purpose is also to better link communities with the University and its resources. Rhythm and audio production are among means used to reach the children. Contact or sign up through their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodlawn-Free-Music-Program/129364237125898.
• South Shore Cultural Academy. Late June-early August, Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm. Lots of partners, independent instructors. Dance, theater, music especially strong. Other afterschool. Cooking Academy at Washburne Culinary Institute's South Shore Cultural Center branch. For ages 13-17. 7059 South Shore Dr. 773 256-0149. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
• St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. http://www.thespco.org. CONNECT program partners with five local elementary and middle schools to bring professional musicians into the schools. In residence at University of Chicago, programs under auspices of Chicago Presents. Extensive outreach in schools, quarterly family program that includes introduction to the instruments and genres at Mandel Hall on a Saturday morning.
• Tyego Dance Project. The professional performing arm of Hyde Park School of Dance (q.v.). Founded in 1997 by sisters August and aimee Tye. Ballet, modern, jazz dance, performance art. Youth troupe is called Tyego Next Generation for kids 10-18. 5650 S. Woodlawn, 773 493-8498. http://www.hydeparkdance.org.
• Most U of C youth programs such as in the previous section provide them mainly off school campuses.
• University of Chicago Civic Knowledge Project: Joannie Friedman, Bart Schultz, Hannah Jacoby and coach Sam Cohn coordinate
  Winning Words: (http://civicknowledge.uchicago.edu/winningwords.shtml). Orate, Debate, and Enact/Verbal Arts for Democratic Practice (The only debate and philosophy afterschool program in CPS), a year-long after-school program for high and middle school students. Other short and extended programs also provide opportunities to experience a college curriculum. Ties to Office of Special Programs. http://civicknowledge.uchicago.edu. 1115 E. 58th St. Walker 009. 773 834-3929. rschultz@uchicago.edu, edudley@uchicago.edu.
  Winning Words on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/The-Civic-Knowledge-Project-Winning-Words/145752131155, Twitter http://twitter.com/winningwords. Dear Friends of the Civic Knowledge Project--Just wanted to let you know that we have some absolutely terrific new interns working for our Winning Words afterschool program (the only philosophy afterschool program in Chicago). They would like you to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter, at:

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• University of Chicago Office of Special Programs including PEP (Pilot Enrichment Program) in schools. Run for many decades by Dr. Larry Hawkins. Director Dovetta McKee. Gates- Blake 113, 5845 S. Ellis Av 60637. 773 702-8288, Fax 773 702-0189.
  http://osp-cp.uchicago.edu. PEP serves 70 students of whom 40 are elementary. The program uses recreation to totally engage the student for excellence, from academic to social and behavioral. It is year round. Since 1972, 2,600 have taken advantage of the program and some have gone on to PhD programs. Hawkins insisted on well-rounded students with top academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities, and upon parent participation. Included are classroom instruction, trips to colleges including several living on the UC campus, the opera, museums, events and ethnic restaurants. Allied with the U of C Neighborhood Schools Program and participates in Civic Knowledge's Winning Words.
• University of Chicago/Lab School Summer Programs, SummerLab. Ned Reece, Dir. Auxiliary programs, 773 834-7766, nreece@ucls.uchicago.edu.http://ucls.uchicago.edu. Or http://summerlab.org. Stage, summer school, sports, field study. Full or part day, all ages. Often a large theme.
• U of C Splash and Cascade immersion classes- see in section above.
• University Theater. http://ut.uchicago.edu. Student-run training workshops that teach the basics of acting and improvisation. RC 301, 5706 S. University. 773 702-3414.
  UT/TAPS Teaching Lab Collaborations (TLC) dedicates itself to the exploration of the arts in education by developing replicable, co-curricular programming and creative, thoughtful teaching artists capable of addressing the specific needs of the urban classroom.
• Urban Aspirations. Young Natives Student Jam Sessions is one of their programs, summer and school year. "Young Natives" Student Jam Sessions is an open jam session for Chicago area student jazz musicians from elementary to college age and young adults. Perform in various venues throughout the year. Urban Aspirations enters into partnerships with various civic organizations, which are amenable to network unknown Chicago artists, provide free rehearsal space and venues to help artists with all aspects of their craft.
  Thus, allowing the artists to work on new ideas as well as build upon existing ones. Purpose:
  The purpose of Urban Aspirations’ is to allow unknown local music artists an opportunity to generate a presence, increase their fan-base, and promote their music in the various communities that make up the diverse parts of the City of Chicago through partnerships with various organizations within Chicago. Urban Aspirations is looking forward to continuing an ongoing relationship with Chicago’s four major municipal institutions such as the Chicago Public Library, Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago and the Chicago Park District in order to continue to bring accessible, quality and intelligent entertainment to Chicago’s inner-city communities.
  Mission Statement:
  The mission of Urban Aspirations is to assist in facilitating the aspirations of Chicago’s urban artists through partnerships with the Chicago Park District, City Colleges of Chicago, private and corporate organizations that allow aspiring artists to create, develop, enhance, and promote their music within the urban community and environment.
  ***Urban Aspirations has now extended it's website to all local Chicago performing artists on "our artists" page. Please contact marcus@urbanaspirations.org for details.***
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