“Our mission is to provide quality childcare services with academic enrichment and exposure for "at-risk" children, ages 6-12. We accomplish this by incorporating child centered approaches into the learning environment; by staying involved in the child’s education; encouraging parents to become and stay involved.”

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
 
• Reading and Math Tutoring
• Journalism (School-Age Newsletter)
• Computer/Technology
• Visual Arts
• Junior Achievement (Financial Literacy)
• Performing Arts/Music
   
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES/CLUBS – CHICAGO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM BOOK CLUB
 
This club currently:
• Meets at Navy Pier the 1st Monday every   month.
• Discusses assigned book topics and enjoy   literacy   activities associated with museum   exhibits.
• Is sponsored by the Education Department   (Diane Gibson) at the Chicago Children’s   Museum.
   
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES/CLUBS – DEBATE TEAM
 
The club currently:
• Meets every Thursday
• Defends arguments based on substantial   evidence.
• Facilitated by Chester Woulard.
   
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES/CLUBS – GIRL SCOUT TROOP #678
 
The club currently:
• Meets every Tuesday
• Teaches the girls how to be young ladies of   courage, confidence, and character.
• Facilitated by Evelina Small.
   
PARENT RESOURCES
 
• Greater Chicago Food Depository
• Clothing Give-Aways
• Job Board (Posting  of job Openings)
• Parent Workshops-Nutrition, Financial Literacy,   Homework Help, ISAT Tips, Etc.
   
EVENTS/ACTIVITIES-STUDENTS
 
Spring Break/Summer Field Trips To:
• JELLY BELLY
• WAVELAND BOWL
• NAVY PIER IMAX
• JUMP! ZONE
• LEGOLAND
• BROOKFIELD ZOO
   
   
 Newsletter

• Newsletter July 2013 (PDF Format)
 
   
   
Firman Community Services
School-Age West
37 West 47th street, Section B
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 773 373 3400
Fax: 773 373 3602

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