Register for GECRC's FREE 2026 Summer Program
Thank you for your interest in the Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC) Summer Program! Our full-day summer program provides academic support, enrichment activities, social-emotional learning, field trips, transportation, and nutritious meals for eligible students entering grades 1–8.
There is no cost to participate for eligible families.
How to Register
Step 1: Create a Better Impact Profile
All families must first create a Better Impact profile for each child seeking to enroll in program. This profile serves as your child's registration account and will be used for program enrollment and communication throughout the summer. CLICK HERE to create your Better Impact profile and start your registration process.
Step 2: Schedule a Registration Appointment
After creating your Better Impact profile, you must schedule a registration appointment with a GECRC staff member. Registration is not complete until you attend your appointment and provide the required documentation. Appointments are available in-person or virtually. Spanish and Burmese interpreters can be made available if needed.
Step 3: Attend Your Appointment
Please bring the following documents for each child you wish to enroll:
- Two (2) most recent pay stubs for all working adults in the household
- Your child's birth certificate
- Your child's current immunization records
Providing these documents helps us determine program eligibility and complete your child's enrollment. Documents can be emailed in advance to files@gecrc.com.
Who Qualifies?
GECRC's Summer Program is available at no cost to families who are currently participating in and/or are elible to enroll in the following:
- Free/Reduced School Breakfast/Lunch Program
- School Fee Waiver
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits
- Medicaid & Meet HUD Income Guidelines
- CCAP (Child Care Assistance Program)
- DCFS Intact Family Services
- DCFS Foster Care
If you are unsure whether your family qualifies, we encourage you to complete the registration process and speak with a GECRC staff member during your appointment.
When & Where is Program Held?
GECRC's 2026 Summer Program will be held on weekdays from 8:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday, June 15 through Friday, July 31, 2026 at Arbor View School in Glen Ellyn. There are also options for your child to stay with us until 5:30PM. To learn more about Summer Program, please review our Summer Program Handbook.
Summer Program Handbook - English
Summer Program Handbook - Spanish
Will There Be Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks?
Yes, GECRC has arranged for breakfast, lunch and snacks at no cost for participants.
June Menu Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Will There Be Field Trips & Activities?
Yes, please click on our Summer Program Handbook to learn more about our calendar of activities.
Summer Program Handbook - English
Summer Program Handbook - Spanish
Is Transportation Available?
Yes, transportation is available for students residing in District 41 & 89 and demonstrate eligibility to participate in program. If enrolling after June 5, 2026, there will be a few day delay until transportation begins.
Questions?
Our team is happy to help guide you through the registration process and answer any questions about eligibility or required documentation. We look forward to partnering with your family for a fun, engaging, and successful summer!