UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY - Kindergarten Readiness, Waukegan (Elmwood Avenue) Site

Address

800 South Elmwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 775-1057

www.LiveUnitedLakeCounty.org

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

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 with little to no preschool experience. Students adjust to the classroom setting, practice following directions, rules, and key kindergarten skills such as recognizing shapes, letters, counting and writing their names. Program runs June 3 - July 1, 2024. Taught by licensed teachers.

**Program dates change annually.

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:

Visit website to register. Call for assistance.

Documents Required
- Registration form (online)

Contacts

Marissa Gomez

Program Registration Assistance

(847) 775-1058

marissa.gomez@uwlakeco.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 775-1057

Address Listings

Mailing

330 South Greenleaf Street
Gurnee, IL 60031

Physical (Primary)

800 South Elmwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

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

Date of Official Change:

June 7, 2024

Geography Served

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  • Illinois
    • Lake County
      • Waukegan
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