Literacy
The Literacy Council
Offers tutoring, small classes, and support services for adults who need help with basic reading and writing skills and for those who are learning English as their second language. Also offers family programs where parents learn how to help their youngsters grow into strong readers. Children receive a free book. Reading for Family Fun night is held monthly at libraries across the region. READy to Learn for parents of infants and toddlers is held weekly at a variety of community locations. Parent and Child Together meets for families with preschoolers. Also with centers at Ida Public Library and North Suburban District Library.
- 982 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-7323
- Fax: 815-963-7347
- E-Mail: read@theliteracycouncil.org
- Office Hours: M-Th 8am-4pm
Learning Center Hours: M-Th 8am-7pm.
http://www.theliteracycouncil.org
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
Ida Public Library (Belvidere)
Programs include Preschool Storytimes W 10am and 1pm, Th 10am only, “Early Start” Lapsit (Birth-3), and Summer Reading Program for preschool through sixth grade. New hours are M-F 10am-8pm and Sa 10am-5pm.
- 320 N. State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3838
- Fax: 815-544-8909
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
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
Huntington Learning Center
One-on-one tutoring programs in a multitude of subject areas. Fee for services.
- 5301 East State Street, Suite 104
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-395-1010
http://rockford.huntingtonlearning.com
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
Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program. Two Winnebago locations. Fees for service.
- 3055 N. Perryville Road
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-654-7373
- 1081 West Lane Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: 815-637-1888
Rockford College Learning Center
Offers testing of students with reading difficulties as well as small group and individual literacy tutoring. Tution fees required. Modest scholarship funds available.
- Starr Science Building
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-4087
- Fax: 815-394-3722
Sylvan Learning Center
Offers a choice of quality tutoring programs to help students improve in multiple subject areas. Two Winnebago locations. Fee for service.
- 6785 Weaver Road, Suite 2C
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-282-7979
- 5332 Williams Drive
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-9199
Crusader Community Health Education Services
Health education services in both a classroom setting and one-to-one sessions in both English and Spanish.
- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1100 Broadway Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1050 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-0282
- 6115 North 2nd Street
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-490-1600
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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
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/
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
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
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 Partners for Excellence
Afterschool programming at West Middle School.
- 1900 N Rockton Ave.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-966-3200
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
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
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