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CPS is working in close partnership with City Sister Agencies — including the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago Fire and Police Departments and the Office of Emergency Management — as well as faith-based organizations, non-profits and other stakeholders to ensure students receive the support they need in the event that the leadership of the CTU chooses to strike and until the leadership of the CTU chooses to provide instruction in the classroom. Download the list below here PDF icon..

 

To volunteer at a Park, Library or non-profit site, register online at www.chicagocares.org/studentsupport.

 

Name

Address

Phone

Hours

Additional Information

Abraham Lincoln Center

3858 S. Cottage

773-373-3775

12:30-5p

 

Access Living

115 W. Chicago

312 640-2100

12:30-5p

 

Ada S. McKinley

2647 E. 88th Street

773 375 1999

9a-5p

 

Adler Planetarium

1300 South Lake Shore Drive

312-922-7827

9:30a-4p

General admission (not including shows) is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors ages 65 and older, and $8 for children ages 3-11.

Alliance of Community Peace

509 W ELM Street

312-943-0665

9a-5p

 

Arab American Action Network

3400 W. 63rd St.

773-436-0600

9a-5p

 

Association House

1116 N. Kedzie

773-772-7170

12:30-5p

 

Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council

1751 W. 47th street

773-523-4416

9a-5p

 

BASH Sports Academy

2617 W. Fletcher

773.588.2274

9a-3p

$50-$65/day

Because I Care Inc.

5811 West Chicago Av

773-261-0555

9a-2p

Mentoring, computer literacy and job training skills, job readiness and resume building skills ages 6-14 and above Free breakfast 8am-9:30am and free lunch 12pm-1:30pm; No fee, donations requested

Better Boys Foundation

1512 S  Pulaski Road

773-542-7340

9a-5p

 

Bollywood Groove

3827 N. Southport Avenue

312-772-6559

3:30-5:30 pm

Bollywood Dance and Movement! $15/hour. Please call to reserve a spot.
3:30 pm - Ages 3 to 5.
4:30 pm - Ages 6 to 11.

Boys & Girls Club-Cotter

2915 N Leavitt

773-348-1866

8:30a-5:30p

$20 new membership fee

Boys & Girls Club-Green

9600 S. Vincennes Ave.

312-235-8000 X5101

9a-3p

$20 new membership fee

Boys & Girls Club-Logan Square

3228 W. Palmer St

773-342-8800

8:30a-6p

$20 new membership fee

Boys & Girls Club-McCormick

4835 N Sheridan Rd

773-271-8400

9a-3:30p

$20 new membership fee

Boys & Girls Club-Paderewski Club

2221 S. Lawndale

312-656-2321

9a-3p

$20 new membership fee

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago-Jordan

2102 W Monroe

312-226-2323

9a-6p

$20 new membership fee

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago-Valentine

3400 Emerald Ave

773-927-7373

8a-6p

 

Boys and Girls Club - General Wood

2950 W. 25th street

773-247-0700

8a-6p

$20 new membership fee

Boys and Girls Club - Little Village

2801 S. Ridgeway

773-277-1800

8a-6p

$20 new membership fee

Boys and Girls Club - M. L. King

2950 W. Washington

773 638-5464

9a-5p

$20 new membership fee

BUILD, Inc.

5100 W. Harrison

773-227-2880

9a-5p

 

Cabrini Connections

800 W. Huron, 60642

312-492-9614

7a-6pm

Free structured learning opportunities in a library and computer lab for students ages 12-14.

Carole Robertson Center for Learning

2929 W 19th St.

773-521-1600

9a-5p

 

Catholic Bishop-Casa Juan Diego

2020 S. Blue Island

312-421-7647

9a-5p

 

Catholic Bishop-St. Sabina

7800 S. Racine

773-351-5573

9a-5p

 

Catholic Youth Ministry

1825 W. Monterey

773-881-0193

9a-5p

 

Center of Higher Development

8732 S. Burley

773-721-2210

9a-5p

 

Central States SER

2245 W. Ogden Ave.

773-542-9030, Ext 1257

9:30a-5p

 

Charles Hayes Family Investment Center, Inc.

4455 S. King Dr.

773-548-4455

9a-5p

Academic enhancement, life skills development, arts and crafts, recreation, and outside sports for students ages 11 and older. Services are free, but there is a $25 registration fee.

Chicago Youth Centers-ABC Polk Bros

3415 W 13th Pl, 60623

312-913-1700, ext. 430

8a-6p

Academic enrichment, health & wellness, arts & culture, life skills, and college & career readiness programs for students in grades 6-12. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Chicago Children's Museum

700 E. Grand Ave, 60611

312-464-8249

10a-5p

Free admission for CPS students. $12/adult.

Chicago Youth Centers-Centro Nuestro

3222 W. Division, 60651

312-913-1700, ext. 430

8a-6p

Academic enrichment, health & wellness, arts & culture, life skills, and college & career readiness programs for students in grades 6-12. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Chicago Youth Centers-Elliott Donnelly

3947 S. Michigan

773-268-3815

12:30-5p

Academic enrichment, health & wellness, arts & culture, life skills, and college & career readiness programs for students in grades 6-12. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Chicago Youth Centers-Fellowship House

844 W. 32nd street

312-326-2282

12:30-5p

Academic enrichment, health & wellness, arts & culture, life skills, and college & career readiness programs for students ages 6-18. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Chicago Youth Centers-Rebecca Crown Youth Center

7601 S. Phillips, 60649

312-913-1700, ext. 430

8a-6p

Academic enrichment, health & wellness, arts & culture, life skills, and college & career readiness programs for students in grades 6-12. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Child Link

1123 S Western

312-339-6143

9a-5p

 

ChildServ

2833 W. Adams

773-391-3820

9a-5p

 

Christian Fellowship

2435 W DIVISION Street

773-426-3947

9a-5p

 

Christ Way

1210 E. 62nd St.

773-363-9563

9a-5p

 

Circle Urban Ministries

118 N. Central Ave.

773-921-1446

9a-3p

Free health/wellness, homework help, recreational activities, and structured activities for students ages 6-14.

Code Academy/Starter League

1871, Chicago's Tech Hub in the Merchandise Mart (222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212)

Email raghu@starterleague.com

9am-12pm

Have an idea for an app? Want to build the next Instagram? Come learn the basics of coding web applications at the Starter League. Available for students 16 and older.

COMER Foundation

7200 S. Ingleside

773-358-4100

9a-5p

 

DMI Information Center

5090 W  Harrison Street

773-378-0261

12:30-5p

 

Douglas Park Youth Services

2700 W. 24th. St. 1st. Floor

773-718-3556

12:30-5p

 

Erie House

1347 W. Erie

312-666-3430

9a-5p

 

Experimental Station/Blackstone Bicycle Works

6100 South Blackstone Avenue, 60637

773-241-5458

4-6p

Free training for students ages 9-16 to learn bicycle mechanics skills

Firman Community Services, Inc.

5401 S. Wentworth,(SUITE A & B), 60609

773-373-3400

7a-6p

Daycare, Head Start, preschool, and after-school tutoring. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Firman Community Services, Inc.

37 W. 47th Street, Suite (A & B), 60609

773-373-3400

7a-6p

Daycare, Head Start, preschool, and after-school tutoring. Sliding Scale based on age of child and family income.

Hegewisch Community Committee

13260 S. Brandon

773 646 4488

9a-5p

 

Hyde Park Neighborhood Club

5480 S. Kenwood Avenue

773-643-4062

8a-6p

Health and wellness, recreation/sports, and core subject learning activities for students ages 5-14. $50-$250/week

Icare Ministries

4925 W. Divison

773-287-4630

12:30-5p

 

IMPACT Family Center

10958 S. Halsted

773 329 5086

9a-5p

 

Institute For Positive Living

3620  South Rhodes

773-924-9802

10a-4p

Free technology, arts and crafts, OpenBooks, mentoring, and educational games for Lawless Gardens residents

JHP Community Center

5110 N. Western Ave.

773-724-1023

9a-5p

 

JCC - Bernard Horwich

3003 West Touhy Ave.

224-406-9207

8a-6p

Art, sports, swimming, and other educational experiences for students ages 5-11. $50-65/day

JCC - Florence Heller

524 W. Melrose Avenue

224-406-9207

 

 

JCC - Hyde Park

5200 S. Hyde Park Boulevard

224-406-9207

 

 

Joyce's PlayHouse N.L.C.

1308 S. Independence Blvd

773-860-0120

8a-4p

Free coloring, jewelry making, movies, dancing, etiquette, rap sessions, recreation and much more for students 14 and older.

Kids Off The Block

11627 S. Michigan Ave. 60628

773-995-9077

7a-6p

Free performing Arts and sports activities for students ages 14 and older.

KLEO

119 E. 55th St.

773-527-9960

9a-5p

 

Knock at Midnight

400 W. 76th St.

773-488-2960

12:30-5p

 

Korean American Resource and Cultural Center

2701 W. Peterson Ave

773.717.5428

12:30-5p

 

Language Stars

Language Stars Lincoln Park Center 1741 N. Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60642

773-772-7827

2:30p-5:30p

Fun foreign language for K-5th grade. Classes available in Spanish, French, Mandarin, German, or Italian. Classes are $30-$45 per day. Spaces are limited, please call to reserve your space today.

Leap Learning Systems

Various Locations

312-578-1255 or 708-363-9049

9am - 3pm

Fees vary from $30/program to $265/week

Lemuel Austin

10958 S. Halsted

773 329 5086

9a-5p

 

Lookingglass Theatre

875 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 2200,  60611

773-477-9257 x193

M-F 9a-3p

Day-to-day theatre workshops for students age 5-13, focusing on Lookingglass' core values: invention, transformation, collaboration, as well as the actor's tools (body, mind, and voice). Cost is $65 per student, per day.

Major Adams Community Committee

125 N. Hoyne

312-421-6903

12:30-5p

 

Marion Zninga Stamps

375 W. Elm

312-643-5210

12:30-5p

 

Metropolitan Family Services-Midway

3843 W. 63rd

773-884-2247

12:30-5p

 

Metropolitan Family Services-North

3249 North Central Avenue, 60634

773-371-3700

12:30-5p

 

Metrosquash

5655 S. University

773-241-5150

9a-5p

 

Mujeres Latinas En Accion

1823 W. 17th Street

773-890-7689

12:30-5p

 

Music House, Academy of Music and Dance

2927 W Devon Ave

773.761.1059

9a-4p

$10/hour

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club

2501 W. Irving Park Road, 60618

773-463-4161

9a-6p

Educational and social activities each day for students ages 5 and older. $5-$45/day

New Hope Community Service Center/Youth Connection

7601 S. Cicero, Lower Level.

7737579555

10a-6p

Free tutor Services for reading, math, language arts, science, and computer lab for students ages 6 and older.

Play Hard Hoops

2367 W. Logan Blvd.

847-420-8115

9a-3p

$45-$75/day

Prevention Force Family Center

4728 W. Madison St. 1st. Flr.

773-287-5543

9a-5p

Free programs for students ages 9 and older, including a hands-on life skills entrepreneurship training program and a bullying prevention program.

Pro Arts Studio

1119 W.Cullerton Ave.

312-226-7767

12:30-5p

 

RBC Community Service Center

1159 W. 51st street

773-536-3374

12:30-5p

 

Rebaño Church/ Christian Fellowship Flock/

2435 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622

773-772-1141

9a-2p

Program is free for students ages 5-17. Breakfast and lunch served. Reading and math, computer courses, sports, anger management classes, and junior achievement.

Roseland Youth Center

12853 S. Michigan Ave

773 568 1460

12:30-5p

 

Sharp As A Tack-Dank Haus

4740 N Western, 60625

818-857-9051

7a-5p

Game-based programming focused on developing critical thinking, math, and writing skills for students ages 5-13 for $200/week or $45/day

Sharp As A Tack-Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N Knox, 60630

818-857-9051

7a-5p

Game-based programming focused on developing critical thinking, math, and writing skills for students ages 5-13 for $200/week or $45/day

Sharp As A Tack-The Game Room

4727 N Clark, 60640

818-857-9051

7a-5p

Game-based programming focused on developing critical thinking, math, and writing skills for students ages 5-13 for $200/week or $45/day

Shinjinkai, The Japanese Martial Arts Society

3717 N. Ravenswood, 60613

773-457-0120

7a-5p

$75/child for students ages 7-11, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Sinai Community Institute

2653 W  Ogden Avenue

773-257-6508

9a-5p

 

Source 4 Chicago

5255 N. Ashland Ave 60640

312-476-9055

8a-6p

Multidisciplinary camp for children in K-6th grades $175/week or $40/day

South Central (CHOICES)

213 W. 79th St.

773-783-8324

12:30-5p

 

South Central (Sports and Academic Program)

1021 W. 83rd St.

773-483-0412

12:30-5p

 

South Side Help Center

10420 S. Halsted

773 445 5445

9a-5p

Free arts and crafts, digital media, recreation, academic enrichment, and violence prevention programs for students 9 and above.

Southwest Youth Collaborative

3110 W. 63d St.

773-434-2001

12:30-5p

 

Street-Level Youth Media

1637 N. Ashland Ave.

773.862.5331

 

Free multimedia computer lab access for students 8 and above.

Successful Living

35 W. 119th Street

773 264 2186

9a-5p

 

The Field Museum

1400 South Lake Shore Drive, 60605

312-922-9410

9a-5p

Basic admission to the museum is $13/adults and $10/children, and the Crown Family PlayLab is free with basic admission. Complimentary basic admission: September 25, 26, October 1, 4, 22, 24, 28, 29.

The Salvation Army Chicago Temple Corps

1 N. Ogden 60607

3124926803

7a-6p

Open gym, basketball, volleyball, and an open game room. Free lunch to all K-12 students. Programs are on a drop-in at will basis.

The Salvation Army Red Shield Center

945 W. 69th St, 60621

773-358-3200

10a-6p

Open gym, basketball, volleyball, and an open game room. Free lunch to all K-12 students. Programs are on a drop-in at will basis.

The Salvation Army Chicago Temple Corps Community Center

1 N. Ogden Chicago, IL 60607

312-492-6803

12:30pm-5pm

An array of academic, social, and physical development activities for 10-17-year-olds designed to empower teens in academics, life skills, arts and recreation. The Out of School Program offers teens a safe haven after school and tutors are on site. A snack is provided. It's free.

The Wishcraft Workshop

2312 W Roscoe St, 60618

773-348-9474

9a-6p

Creative day camps including visual and textile arts, snack and a large grassy backyard with sun and shade. All materials included. $50 day (9am-2pm). After-care 2pm-6pm ($25).

True to Life Foundation

1712 E. 87th Street

773 374 7046

9a-5p

 

Universal Family Connection

1350 W 103rd Street, 60643

773.881.1711 ext 1161

Mon noon-8p/Tue-Friday 9a-5p

Structured, supervised activities for youth ages 11-17 years old. Services are free, with snacks provided.

UNO

4700 S. Kildare Ave.

312-432-6301

9a-5p

 

Vietnamese Association of Illinois

5110 N. Broadway 

773.728.3700

9a-5p

 

We Got Game

6125 N Cicero Ave

773-685-1682

8a-12p

$40/day

Westside Youth Technical Entrepreneur Center

4213 W  Madison Avenue

773-533-3500

12:30-5p

 

YMCA-High Ridge

2424 West Touhy Avenue, 60645

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Irving Park

4251 West Irving Park Road, 60641

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Kelly Hall

824 North Hamlin, 60651

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Lake View

3333 North Marshfield, 60657

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Leaning Tower

6300 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-McCormick Tribune

1834 North Lawndale Avenue, 60647

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-North Lawndale

3449 West Arthington Street, 60624

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Rauner

 2700 South Western Avenue, 60608

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-South Chicago

 3039 East 91st Street, 60617

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Southside

6300 S. Stony Island Ave.

773-947-0700

9a-5p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-Wabash

3763 South Wabash Avenue, 60653

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

YMCA-West Communities

3500 W 63rd Place, 60629

312-932-1265

7a-6p

Extended day camp, arts & crafts, reading, sports, and structured play for students over 4. Fees range from $30-$65.

Youth Service Project

3942 W. North Avenue

773-772-6270 Ext. 159

9a-5p

 

 

Additional Support by Community-Based Organizations

  • 183 City Year Corps Members are serving at Park and Library locations.
  • Chicago Cares is serving as the volunteer management organization for volunteers as part of a coordinated Children First plan.
  • The United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, WITS (Working in the Schools), the YMCA, and City Year are also recruiting volunteers.
  • The Greater Chicago Food Depository is supporting the provision of snacks and meals to students across the city.

 

 


Page Last Modified on Friday, September 28, 2012