Our Programs



Elementary Program

The Elementary Program operates from 3:30-5:30 pm (M-F) during the school year. After school, K-5 students spend an hour eating a nutritious snack (provided by the school district and the local Kiwanis Club) and socializing through supervised activities of their choice (drawing, playing on the playground/gym, etc.). During the second hour of the program, students, along with their volunteer tutors, participate in one-on-one or small group homework assistance. GECRC also offers enrichment activities on Fridays such as soccer teams, book clubs, drawing, music, Chess Club, coding, art, and STEM programs. Our current elementary school program is held daily after school at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Churchill Elementary School in District 41 and at our newest location at Park View Elementary School in CCSD 89.

For questions, please contact:

Lisa Hepner

Director of Program and Volunteers
lhepner@gecrc.com | 630-918-2166


Junior High Program

The Junior High Program meets from 3:30 to 4:40 pm (4 days/week) during the school year and is designed to address the unique needs of 6th-8th grade students, provide homework assistance, and prepare students for social and academic success in high school. Our current Junior High Program is at Hadley Junior High School in District 41 and at Glen Crest Middle School in CCSD 89.

For questions, please contact:

Lisa Hepner

Director of Program and Volunteers
lhepner@gecrc.com | 630-918-2166

Summer Program

Summer program runs three days per week, for 6 weeks during the summer months, and is open to all elementary and junior high students in D41 and D89 who meet eligibility requirements. Programming is aimed at ensuring all children in need have access to academic and social support during summer break to prevent the "summer slide", and includes classroom instruction, mentorship, enrichment activities, field trip experiences and "camp" week.

SUMMER PROGRAM FAQ

For questions, please contact:

Lisa Hepner

Director of Program and Volunteers
lhepner@gecrc.com | 630-918-2166