after-school activities After School Programs

Fall 2011 After School Programs

Everybody Rocks

Everybody Rocks classes’ offer students of varying musical backgrounds the chance to come together and play music as a group. Whether your child has never played an instrument or already takes lessons, we will find a musical place for him/her in our "band". Teamwork and listening skills are combined with learning basic technique on guitar, piano, drums, and vocals. Visit www.EverybodyRocks.net to learn more. Contact Nathan Dillon, Director, with any questions Nathan@EverybodyRocks.net or 312-576-1126.

Mad Science

Mad Science is on a mission to spark the imagination of children everywhere with exciting, interactive programs that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around us. Mad Science after school programs include exciting hands-on activities, spectacular demonstrations, inquiry-based discussions and the opportunity to make amazing take-homes like model rockets, periscopes, and much, much more.

Right At School

"We are thrilled to partner with Right At School for the 2011/12 school year to provide care for your after school needs. Right At School offers your children a great way to be with friends after school, where they'll learn new skills, gain more confidence, play new games, and finish their homework before going home. It is comprehensive in that it offers nutrition, academics, sports, and many fun activities.

Young Rembrandts

Children who learn to draw using the Young Rembrandts method develop spatial reasoning
and fine motor skills, order and sequencing abilities, visualization, and self-discipline as well
as fundamental art skills. Our original curriculum introduces concrete ideas and techniques
that enlarges their visual vocabularies; enrich their imaginations and their minds. Drawing is
the fundamental skill of the visual arts that can -and should - be learned by all children.
Young Rembrandts® teaches drawing skills while developing learning skills that give
children ages 5 to 12 an academic advantage in the classroom.

Chess Scholars

This program is open to grades K-8 and no previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. The children will have an opportunity to test for a Chess Belt under a unique Chess Scholar system patterned after martial arts belts. There will also be a chess competition with prizes and a pizza party towards the end of the session. Each first time participant will receive a free chess set to take home.

Chess Wizards

The classes and lessons are based around our original, fun, and high energy Chess Wizards curriculum. Regardless of the child’s ability Chess Wizards makes chess fun for all. The students learn strategies for life.

Karate Martial Arts and Fitness

This is an award winning organization offering programs for beginners to advanced participants. The benefits are concentration, balance, respect, discipline, self-esteem and self- confidence. Come join us.