UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY - Kindergarten Readiness, Waukegan (Elmwood Avenue) Site
Address
800 South Elmwood Avenue
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 775-1058
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
*Program dates change annually. Call or visit website for details.
Administrative Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
AKA:
Kindergarten Countdown Camp
Description:
Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Waukegan School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.
Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in the Waukegan School District
- Must be entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year and have little to no preschool experience
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Call or visit website to register
Documents Required:
- Registration form (online)
Contacts
Marissa Gomez
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 775-1058
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
800 South Elmwood Avenue
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
330 South Greenleaf Street
Gurnee, IL 60031
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
School Supplies:
Scissors
Crayons
Glue Sticks
Pencils
White printing paper
Dry-erase markers
Tissues
Clorox wipes
Construction Paper
Play-Doh
Puzzles for 5 year olds
Learning games for 5 year olds (e.g. blocks, legos)
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Date of Official Change:
June 3, 2025
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Waukegan
- Lake County
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