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4 | December 6, 2018 | 22nd century media education guide<br />
22ndCenturyMedia.com<br />
After-school time well spent at Ivy League Kids<br />
For many working families,<br />
school hours do not cover the extent<br />
of a full work-day, making<br />
the time outside of school hours<br />
a challenge.<br />
Structured and organized activity<br />
after school can not only<br />
have a positive impact on students,<br />
but also keep the work<br />
force working. Fortunately, a<br />
number of schools work with Ivy<br />
League Kids, a before- and afterschool<br />
program that focuses on<br />
fitness recreation and academic<br />
enrichment in a healthy, safe environment<br />
for all students in kindergarten<br />
through eighth grade.<br />
Ivy League is offered on-site at<br />
the schools, making it a safe and<br />
convenient option for parents.<br />
The program offers homework<br />
help, STEM education, arts and<br />
crafts, character building and<br />
sports and recreational activities.<br />
Program Director Carmen<br />
Garza said the first hour is usually<br />
dedicated to homework help<br />
and snack time followed by arts<br />
and crafts, games and gym activities.<br />
Outdoor activities are<br />
available weather permitting.<br />
“This program doesn’t just<br />
help the parents to have a safe<br />
place for their children to go<br />
after school, but it benefits the<br />
students as well,” Garza said.<br />
“Every afternoon we go over<br />
character traits such as kindness,<br />
cooperation and gratitude and<br />
we see a significant improvement<br />
in many students throughout<br />
the program.”<br />
For holidays or days off<br />
school, Ivy League offers all-day<br />
programming in Mokena, Alsip,<br />
Shorewood and Flossmoor.<br />
Christmas Camp this year offers<br />
a diverse schedule of activities<br />
that include a holidaythemed<br />
baking day, STEM day,<br />
relay races, pajama party, and<br />
field trips to Odyssey Fun World,<br />
Emagine Theatres and much<br />
more. Lunch, snack and before<br />
and after hours are also included.<br />
Sr. Director of Business Development<br />
Kris O’Connor has<br />
been working on expanding<br />
the program to more communities<br />
and has added Ivy League<br />
programming to more than 13<br />
schools this year.<br />
“We take after school seriously,”<br />
O’Connor said. “We know<br />
how important our job is as role<br />
models to the students and the<br />
community. It’s a good feeling to<br />
know that families can rely on us<br />
to be there for their kids.”<br />
Ivy League Kids accepts the<br />
childcare assistance program offered<br />
by the State, so families are<br />
able to apply for financial assistance<br />
if needed.<br />
Submitted by Ivy League Kids, 8500<br />
W. 191st St. in Mokena. For more<br />
information or to register, call (815)<br />
464-1265 or visit ivyleaguekids.org.<br />
Christmas Camp<br />
REGISTER NOW!!!<br />
Open to ages 3-12<br />
Field Trips! STEM Projects! Arts & Crafts!<br />
Sports! Holiday Themed Games! Much More!<br />
SERVING STUDENTS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL IN:<br />
Summit Hill District #161 • Mokena District #159 • Kirby District #140 • Forest Ridge District #142<br />
Community Consolidated District #146 • Frankfort School District #157-c • and more!<br />
IVY LEAGUE REC CENTER<br />
8500 W. 191st St., Mokena, IL 60448<br />
815.464.1265 www.ivyleaguekids.org
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