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After School Programs

 

The WeGo Together for Kids 21st Century Learning Programs serve middle school and elementary students enrolled in West Chicago Elementary District 33. The program provides the following services:

 

After School Programs
Eligible students participate in after school programs that incorporate healthy snacks, fitness and recreational activities, homework assistance, and drug and alcohol prevention activities that improve classroom performance, increase school engagement, and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.    

 

The program objectives provide students a well-rounded education beginning with:
-- Opportunities to succeed in school
-- The dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
-- Life skills related to relationships
-- Alternatives to violence, and
-- Opportunities to participate in community events
 
Summer Program
Breaking Free provides a summer program for enrolled youth four days per week during the summer, reinforcing academic skills and while providing a safe and enjoyable experience for participants.  It includes lunch, problem solving activities, arts and crafts, fitness activities, nutrition lessons and substance abuse prevention curricula.

 

Parent Literacy Classes
Literacy DuPage provides customized literacy skills development classes as well as ESL one-on-one tutoring to parents of children in the program.

 

Family Fitness for Life
Designed by the West Chicago Park District to provide two hours of physical fitness and recreational activities for up to 100 families once per month.
 

For more information, please contact: 
Angie Nieto (click on name to send an email)

WeGo Together for Kids Community Learning Project Coordinator
(630) 709-5718