2011 Summer Programs for Chicago Youth
The City of Chicago continues to encourage everyone to take advantage of the positive learning activities offered by the City and its partners to keep youth safe and constructively occupied this summer. A wide variety of exciting programs and activities are still available. Don’t miss out!
After School Matters Programs
After School Matters is a public-private partnership offering Chicago teens a wide variety of hands-on, project-based opportunities in the arts, science, sports, technology and communications. Contact: After School Matters, 312-742-4182,
www.afterschoolmatters.org.
The Chicago Public Library serves Chicago’s youth and their families by providing free programs and resources to the public at 75 locations six days a week. The Harold Washington Library Center, Woodson Regional Library and Sulzer Regional Library are open seven days a week. Contact: Chicago Public Library, 312-747-4050,
www.chipublib.org
The Chicago Housing Authority offers activities over the summer exclusively for CHA youth, but CHA youth are encouraged to participate in all city programs. Contact: Chicago Housing Authority, 312-742-8500,
www.thecha.org
The Chicago Park District offers more than 2,700 programs and events at its parks and facilities this summer for youth ages 6 to 17 to enjoy. Frequency of program, target ages and fees vary by park. Contact: Chicago Park District, 312-742-PLAY or visit
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Youth can participate in a variety of activities designed to provide positive experiences and teach life skills sponsored by Districts or conducted in cooperation with neighborhood organizations. Contact: Chicago Police Department/CAPS, 312-745-5900,
www.chicagopolice.org or your district station. To find your district station, call 311.
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services offers a range of out-of school time and career exploration opportunities that provide youth with the experiences they need to succeed in school and beyond. Contact: Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, 312-743-0300,
www.cityofchicago.org
Chicago Public Schools offers a variety of educational and leadership opportunities for students of all ages this summer. Contact Chicago Public Schools at 773-553-1000 or
www.cps.edu
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