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

Address

800 South Elmwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 775-1058

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

Program dates change annually, call or visit website for details

AKA:

UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY - 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:

Waukegan School District enrolled students entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year without preschool experience or with little preschool experience

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Register online or call

Documents Required: None

Contacts

Marissa Gomez

Program Coordinator

Program Contact Information

(847) 775-1058

marissa.gomez@uwlakeco.org

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(847) 775-1058

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

800 South Elmwood Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

Mailing

330 South Greenleaf Street
Gurnee, IL 60031

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

School Supplies:
Scissors
Crayons
Gluesticks
Pencils
White printing paper
Dry-erase markers
Tissues
Cleaning wipes
Construction paper
Clay
Puzzles
Learning games

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

June 3, 2025

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  • Illinois
    • Lake County
      • Waukegan
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