“This is the best program ever! It’s been only like an hour and I am ready to move in!”
So shared Daniel (10), a member of the Learning Matters program. At Family Matters we know that summer matters, and we are excited to offer our youth programs year-round.
Summer Programs at Family Matters
The variety of programs offered works to prevent the “summer slide” while engaging students in hands-on, meaningful, and fun-filled experiences:
Learning Support
One-to-one tutoring/mentoring
Literacy coaching
Nature explorations
STEAM activities
Life Experiences
Cultural field trips
Hands-on workshops
Cooking activities
Dance and athletics
Leadership Opportunities
Paid youth internships
Youth-led classes
Job readiness training
Community service projects
Summer Program Details
Chicagobility is a part of the One Summer Chicago program. Twenty youth, ages 14-15, will spend six weeks engaged in project-based experiential learning. Designed around the subjects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), each week we will provide hands-on activities in these areas, host guest speakers from each field, and offer field trips to colleges and companies in the Chicagoland area.
As preparation for Project RISE and future employment, youth practice accountability and financial literacy while earning a stipend for participation.
Learning Matters will engage elementary school children in one-on-one literacy coaching, hands-on projects, and field trips throughout the city. The program will also employ summer youth interns – older Family Matters youth who will work with the younger members and receive a stipend.
Project RISE will employ teens at local businesses through a paid six-week internship experience. Trainings will be offered around resume-building, financial literacy, and interview skills. The teens will also receive guidance in career options and job-seeking strategies.
Students from the Evening Tutoring program will continue to meet weekly with their tutor-mentors during the summer. Many pairs enjoy going on special field trips together (movies, museums, etc.).