Updated 5/11/2021 10:57 AM
Traditional summer school, academic boot camps, enrichment programs, traveling sports and park district activities suburban parents are exploring a plethora of options to help their children make up for a stressful pandemic year of schooling.
While demand for such summer programs is high, there also is tremendous fatigue. Constant switching between remote and in-person learning has taken its toll on students, who also are dealing with pandemic restrictions and social isolation from peers.
To make up for learning loss, many suburban schools are offering expanded summer opportunities.
Among those is Elgin Area School District U-46, which for the first time is partnering with community organizations to offer in-person summer enrichment programs providing fun, innovative, artistic experiences, as well as physical fitness and outdoor recreational activities for elementary students.
Updated 1/7/2021 6:34 PM
With Elgin Area School District U-46 elementary students preparing for hybrid learning to start next week, Elgin s Parks and Recreation Department is continuing its Kids Club program for the second half of the school year, now with a three-day-per-week enrollment option.
The program provides students with supervised learning during school hours and after-school activities at The Centre of Elgin. Participating children will receive help completing remote learning assignments and projects, followed by rock climbing, small group games, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and more.
We are here to help parents in need of structured child care during this unique school year, said Recreation Supervisor for Youth and Teens Rachel Jachowske. Kids Club offers an option that ensures children are successful with their e-learning in a safe environment and have time to socialize as well.