After School/Camps/Mentoring
4-H – University of Illinois Extension
4-H is a program for youth to learn life skills. Youth learn how to run their own club, make their own decisions, follow through on responsibilities, and plan and carry out events. 4-H is a voluntary, informal education program for young people ages 8-18.
- Winnebago County Unit
- 1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-986-4357
- Fax: 815-986-4329
- Winnebago County website.
- Boone County Unit
- 915 Alexandra Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3710
- Fax: 815-544-4606
- Boone County website.
Belvidere Community Unit School District #100
Afterschool programs at selected public schools and information on other non-school programs.
- 1201 5th Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0301
Belvidere Park District
Several programs during the year and summer for students of all ages.
- 1006 W. Lincoln
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5711
Blackhawk Learning Connection
In Blackhawk Courts Housing Complex. Provides various programs including supervision, tutoring, nutrition, and child care for school-aged children.
- 421 Buckbee St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-8853
http://www.blackhawklearning.com
Booker Washington Community Center
Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.
- 524 Kent St
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-698- 8861
Boone County Conservation District
Three different summer camps for students age 6 through 15.
- 603 N. Appleton
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-7935
http://www.boonecountyconservationdistrict.org/
Boy Scouts of America – Blackhawk Area Council
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the timeless values of the Scout Oath and Law. Boy Scouts: 11-17yrs. Venturing: 14-20yrs.
- 1800 7th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-397-0210
http://www.blackhawkscouting.org/
Boys & Girls Club of Rockford
Boys&Girls Club offers many education/tutoring programs for youth in the Rockford area including, “Character and Leadership Development”, “Education and Career Development”, “Health and Life Skills”, “The Arts” and “Sports, Fitness and Recreation.” Affordable to all youth. Clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to, other community programs. Dues are $15 per year for Club membership with scholarships available for those who qualify.
- Administration
- 1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-972-5973
http://www.rockfordboysandgirlsclub.org/
Camp Kupugani
Provides summer camps for children to expand their communication skills, interpersonal skills, and interests.
- 6903 W. White Eagle Rd.
Leaf River, IL 61047 - Phone: 815-713-4110
Catch the Wave Swim Club
Catch the Wave is dedicated to serving the community by developing water safety skills and services that improve health and quality of life. Learning to swim is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and/or our children. Catch the Wave Swim Club will provide the skills necessary for each child to be safer in and around the water.
Our specialized autism swim program uses firm and direct instruction with high praise and reward as well as visual aids and other effective techniques practiced by top autism swim programs in the United States. Together we can create a fun and safe environment in and around with water for children with autism.
- 1917 Blackhawk Blvd
- South Beloit, IL 61080
- Phone: 1-815-713-4481
- Email: info@catchthewaveswim.com
http://www.catchthewaveswim.com
Cherry Valley Public Library District
Offers computer usage, computer classes, mother daughter/ father son book club, kids craft night and other fun activities.
- 755 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
- Phone: 815-332-5161
http://www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us/kids
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Program and camps to engage girls in discovering themselves and their values, connecting with other girls, their communities, and globally, and taking action to make the world a better place. Girls build character and skills for success in the real world in an accepting and nurturing environment. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
- 2820 McFarland Rd
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-962-5591
- Fax: 815-962-5658
http://www.girlscoutsni.org/rockford.html
Harlem Community Center
Various camps for students.
- 900 Roosevelt Rd.
Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: 815-633-5817
Immanuel Lutheran After School Care
Christian-based after school programs.
- 1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5346
http://www.immanuelknights.org/
Ken-Rock Community Center
Provides afterschool programs with homework help and tutoring, character building, arts and crafts, physical fitness, nutritious snacks, and community services.
- 3218 11th St.
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-398-8864
KinderCare Learning Centers
Afterschool and summer programs and camps for students through age 12. Programs during public school breaks. Tutition required. Four Rockford Centers available.
- 4345 Maray Drive
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-226-9090
- 3890 Northridge Drive
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-877-7887
- 308 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - 815-398-2800
- 6473 East Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-636-2200
La Voz Latina
La Voz Latina is a non-profit resource center serving Latino clients of all ages. Offers multiple services/programs including: a home visit program for pregnant Latina teens (call La Voz directly in Boone County, WCHD in Winnebago); prenatal and parenting classes; afterschool tutoring and mentor programs; family support services; bilingual parent/child literacy classes; English as a second language classes; adult education & job placement classes including consumer education workshops, small business classes, and employment workshops in partnership with area businesses and institution; scholarships; community development programs; orientation/advocacy/assistance for immigrants/refugees including applicable public benefits; citizenship classes; medical and legal translation; interpretation; information and referral assistance; and Spanish classes for professionals. Most services are provides at no charge.
- 730 N. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-5784
http://www.lavozlatina-rkfd.org/
Lutheran Social Services
Provides adoption services, foster care crisis intervention and counseling, pregnancy and parenting counseling/support services, and youth programs. The Adoption Preservation Program is open to all families with adopted children under the age of 18 and provides a stipend for hourly or overnight respite care. Parents must identify their own respite provider. Youth programs include tutoring and mentoring of children in K-8 in the RockfordPublicSchool District. No fees. Hours M-F 8:30-5, others by appointment.
- 321 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
M.A.Y.A.’S House (Shelter Care Ministries)
Day-time, drop-in shelter for homeless children in a safe structured, educational environment.
- 412 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
North Suburban Library District
Offers preschool services, story hour, field trips, night camps for kids, and computer classes.
- 6340 N Second St.
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-623-6266
http://www.northsuburbanlibrary.org
Northwest Community Center
Several afterschool and summer programs for students of all ages
- 1325 N. Johnston Ave
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-964-6885
http://www.northwestrockford.org/
Patriots’ Gateway Community Center
Offers afterschool recreation and education programs to the 61104 community.
- 615 S. Fifth St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-967-0413
http://www.patriotsgateway.org
Rock House Kids
Afterschool program on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons (3:30 – 5 PM) during the school year with snack, tutoring, Good News Club, and basic life skills. Free.
- 1325 7th St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-5067
Rock Valley College
Whiz Kids provides students in K-8th grade with a variety of academic enrichment opportunities. Through creative teaching strategies, materials, and curricula, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids offers unique, hands-on activities with inventive modes of participation.
- 3301 N. Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-921-7821
http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/
Rockford College
Offers small group and individual tutoring, summer day camps, and academic camps with hands-on science and art instruction.
- 5050 E. State St
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-4000
Rockford Health Authority, Fairgrounds
Various afterschool programs for children and a computer lab.
- 1015 W. Jefferson
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-489-8690
http://www.rockfordha.org/rha/fairgrounds.cfm
Rockford Health Authority, Orton Keyes
Orton Keyes Boys and Girls Club has an afterschool program that offers cheerleading, sports, life skills, home work help and computer assistance and access. A day program operates during the summer providing structured activities, lunch, and trips.
- 633 Ranger
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-489-8640
http://www.rockfordha.org/rha/OrtonKeyes.cfm
Rockford Park District
Several programs during the year and summer for students of all ages.
- 401 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-987-8800
http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/
Rockford Partners for Excellence
Afterschool programming at West Middle School.
- 1900 N Rockton Ave.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-966-3200
Rockford Public Library
Offers summer reading clubs, storytimes, computer classes , book discussion groups and game nights.
- 215 N. Wyman St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-965-7606
http://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Rockford Public School District 205
Afterschool programs at selected public schools and information on other non-school programs
- 201 S. Madison
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-3000
http://www2.rps205.com/Pages/Home.aspx
Rockford Urban Ministries
Provides links to member churches, many of which offer summer programs for children.
- 201 7th St.
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-964-7111
Rosie’s Birthday Club
Rosie’s Birthday Club’s mission is to celebrate a child’s special day! Our goal is to provide and deliver a present to children in the Rockford area, who may otherwise not receive a gift on their birthday. Our focus is to work with community centers, churches, and other organizations that serve children. We believe that children, no matter their circumstances, should be honored and made to feel special on the one day of the year that belongs just to them!
Currently Rosie’s Birthday Club is proud to provide parties for kids registered at Rock House Kids, Northwest Community Center Boys & Girls Club, or Carlson Boys & Girls Club. In the future we hope to work with indivudal families, but right now only work with these organizations.
- Email: Info@rosiesbirthdayclub.org
http://rosiesbirthdayclub.org/contact.html
Salvation Army – Winnebago County
The Salvation Army offers a wide array of children’s services such as quality daycare, tutoring, basketball leagues and summer camps.
- P.O. Box 4159
Rockford, IL 61110 - Phone: 815-969-7408
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org
St. Elizabeth Center
Offers before and afterschool care for school age children, a pre-school program, and summer programming.
- 1536 S. Main
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-969-6526
Stepping Stones Child Care
Provides preschool, childcare, and before/after school, and summer camps.
- 11364 2nd St.
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: ‘815-623-7282
University of Illinois Extension-Boone County
Offers various 4-H programs and activities for youth in Boone County.
- 915 Alexander Dr.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3710
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/
University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County
Offers various 4-H programs and activities for youth in Winnebago County.
- 1040 N. 2nd St.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-986-4357
YMCA in Belvidere
Offers before school adventure club and afterschool adventure club including homework completion, team building, swimming, team sports, and arts and crafts. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 220 W Locust St.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5307
http://www.belviderefamilyymca.org
YMCA of Rock River Valley
Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.
ID Penbrook&Northeast Branch – provides swimming lessons, preschool gymnastics, preschool sports, babysitting services for parents using facilities, and non-physical preschool programs.
Camp Winnebago – provides kinder camp (summer).
Community Outreach Branch – provides pre-K (school year 1/2 day). Camp Ity Biddy (summer 1/2 or all day). Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available.
- 200 Y Blvd
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-987-2252
Other Programs Include
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a branch of the YMCA of Rock River Valley that provides successful mentoring programs for all children who need and want them. Some of the programs include “Community-Based Menotring”, “School-Based Mentoring” and “RAISE- Reaching and Inspiring Students for Education.”
- Phone: 815-489-1133
- Website
Teen REACH
Teen REACH provides FREE academic tutoring, cultural exposure, adult mentoring, fun field trips and recreation for youth ages 11 to 14 (6th to 8th grade). Teen REACH is an after school program held at West Middle School and St. Elizabeth Community Center.
Youth Achievers
An Afro-centric socialization program for Middle School youth ages 12-14. This program features interesting, challenging workshops and exciting fun filled educational field trips.
- Phone: 815-489-1126
- Website
Youth in Action
Youth in Action is a program for boys and girls entering grades 6-9. the program promotes community service, leadership, and friendship. Program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday 9-11:30am to complete community service projects. On Fridays, students attend fun-filled trips to various locations. The program is FREE of charge. Meeting location is I.D. Pennock Branch.
Learn to Earn
Learn To Earn is FREE program that provides extensive mentoring, counseling, job readiness, life skills, job shadowing and internships for in-school youth ages 16-18. This program also provides academic tutoring and helps improve study and social skills.
- Phone: 815-489-1134
- Website
Link to Success
Link to Success is a FREE GED program for young adults ages 17-21 that includes academic tutoring, basic job and life skills training, and job shadowing.
- Phone: 815-489-1134
- Website
YMCA – Stateline Family – Rockton/Roscoe
Offers afterschool Care for grades K-5 and various recreational programs. Multiple other programs available for children and families. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 9901 Main Street
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-5858
http://statelinefamilyymca.org
YWCA of Rockford (Childcare Solutions)
Multiple programs available to serve women and children. Women can come for support in times of crisis, including as survivors of rape or domestic violence. Job training, career counseling, childcare, health and fitness programs, and other programs are available.
- 4990 E. State St.
- Rockford, IL 61108
- Phone: 815-968-6861
Houses Childcare Solutions, a website that provides child care referrals and consumer education to parents, offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, including mailing, research, QRS visits and consultation/observational visits with infants and toddlers ages 0-3, works to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees’ child care needs.
- Phone: 815-484-9448
Zion Lutheran Church
Tutoring for SES students and WOW Wednesday programming for all students.
- 925 Fifth Ave
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-964-4609
http://zionrockford.easycgi.com/index.aspx
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