Summer Day Program Volunteer Orientation

What’s the Scoop?

Chicago Lights Summer Day is a six-week program that provides a safe place for 125 first through ninth graders to learn and engage in academic classes and arts instruction each summer and get a jump-start on the upcoming school year and develop exciting, new talents while having fun. At the end of the session, students present a dynamic, multicultural arts performance for the community.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

 Academic Classroom Assistance
Volunteer in a small group or one-to-one setting, helping student(s) with reading, writing, math and science during their academic classroom time. Our classroom teachers will assist with lesson plans and guide you through the process. You will have the opportunity to work with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th , 5th, and/or 6th grade students.
Days and Times: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-11:45 am

Arts Class Assistance
Get your creative juices flowing by volunteering in one of our performing arts classes: art, dance, acting, singing or digital music production. You will support the students with their arts activities, share ideas and talents and assist the instructors with the set-up and clean-up of materials.
Days and Times: Monday-Thursday, 12:00pm-3:00pm

Field Trip Chaperone
This summer we will be taking many fun and educational trips around Chicago. We visit Ravinia Festival each year to experience a classical music concert and trips to museums are always on our schedule. Join us for one or all of our fabulous Friday Field Trips!
Days and Times: Fridays, all day and other days during the week as trips are scheduled

Please join us at one of the following Volunteer Orientations for more information:
Thursday, June 13 – 3:00pm-4:30 pm OR Thursday, June 20 – 6:00pm-7:30pm
The Gratz Center at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Room 5E
126 E. Chestnut St. Chicago, IL 60611

Questions? Please contact Meg Sutter at 312.274.3816 or msutter@chicagolights.org or visit www.chicagolights.org.