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Child care options in case of a strike

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 3:23pm

Here we will aggregate options for child care in case of a strike. Please log in to comment. And many thanks to Josh Kalov for developing this Google map of the options at http://kalov.net/strike

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Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 3:27pm.

Arts Camp in case of CPS strike!
Voice of the City will offer a week-long arts camp for children grades K to 8th in case of a CPS strike at the Hairpin Arts Center. Children will engage in visual and theate arts, reading and some physical activities at Unity park. Parents should pack a lunch, snacks provided.

Five days for $175.00!
Artist/teachers: Julie Cvengros Grisalez, Christopher Ellis
(There are limited sliding scale slots available upon request. Parents may also register their children at $45/day.)

When:
Monday through Friday: September 10 to 14, 2012; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (Arts camp will be extended one week at a time, depending on the strike schedule.)

Where:
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N Milwaukee Avenue

For more information, call Christopher at 312 576 7236 or register HERE: http://www.voiceofthecity.org/registration.cfm

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 3:31pm.

"It is our hope that a Chicago teachers strike can be avoided. If not, we will host affordable curriculum-based camps at the game room and several other Chicago locations"
Preregister: http://cpsstrikecamp.eventbrite.com

About Sharp as a Tack:
http://www.sharp-as-a-tack.com/

Related to this is:
http://source4chicago.com/author/source4/

Four of Chicago’s most innovative after school programs have teamed up to offer unique and exciting programming for your child! Join Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop, Sharp As A Tack, Little Linguists Academy, and Design Dance as we combine efforts to create an enriching and creative experience unlike any other.
Strike Camp

In the event of a Chicago Teachers Union Strike, Source 4 Chicago will offer a week-long multi-disciplinary camp for children in K-6th grades* at multiple locations throughout Chicago. Students enrolled in our week-long camp will rotate through four specialized classes throughout each day.

Three locations:
4727 N. Clark St. - The Game Room
4740 N. Western Ave. - Dank Haus
4626 N. Knox - Irish American Heritage Center

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 3:34pm.

I'm hearing that Loyola Park will have child care 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Anyone care to confirm? Mary Hopkins runs the site 773-262-8605.

Submitted by jillkbishop on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:16pm.

In the event of a strike, Multilingual Chicago (www.mlchicago.com) will be offering a Spanish Immersion Strike Camp the week of Sept. 10th for kids K-5th grade at their center: 2934 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite C. Details and registration available here: http://www.multilingual-kids.com/camps/cps-strike-camp.

Submitted by jillwohl on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:04pm.

IF CPS STRIKES, WE'LL BE IN SESSION

ELITE BASEBALL AND BASH SPORTS ACADEMY
BASEBALL SCHOOL - ALL DAY CAMP FOR EVERY DAY CPS IS ON STRIKE

The Chicago Public School system has let it be known of a potential teachers strike starting September 10th. If this should happen, Elite and Bash will provide day camp for baseball players ages 7 to 12. Justin Stone and his elite staff will lead skills and drills in the morning, supervise lunch, then play games in the afternoon. Camp is indoors at Bash Sports Academy at 2617 W. Fletcher.

There is a $50 half day option from 9am to Noon or a $65 full day option from 9am to 3pm. Sign up will be on site, in a first come - first served manner, and limited to 40 participants. You can also PRE REGISTER now on your credit card by calling Elite Baseball Training in the mornings at 773 682 5549 or Bash Sports Academy in the afternoon at 773 588 2274 (Your credit card will not be charged unless the camp takes place. You will only be charged for the days you wish to sign up for.) We will hold camp Monday through Friday as long as the strike persists.

From: Justin Stone's Elite Baseball Training

Submitted by jillwohl on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:45pm.

Curiosity Club School-Strike Camp is a unique experience for kids to design their own school if the CPS teachers go on strike.

Mondays-Fridays from 9:00-3:00
at the Prop Thtr (3502 N. Elston)

http://www.neurokitchen.org/school-strike-camp.html

Submitted by jillwohl on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 11:16pm.

Arts Camp in case of Teachers Strike

September 10–14, 2012, 8 am–4 pm
2800 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

Submitted by emilyhaite on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 9:07am.

SAAT is located at 4727 N. Clark. They have also secured space at The Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted. They are working on other locations. Source 4 camp will be located at First Free Church, located at 5255 N. Ashland Ave.

Submitted by jillwohl on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 6:17pm.

What If CPS Teachers Do Strike?

Yuck, right? Our first hope is that it just doesn't come to this. But if it does, let's make the best of it with fun and creative days that keep the kids in Grades K-8 busy, engaged and inspired. As always, we'll sneak in the math, science and reading when they least expect it.

Here's what to do next:
- If you anticipate needing a day camp, add your name to our contact list by sending your students' names and grades to us (hello@wishcraftworkshop.com.) Please specify which weekdays and time-slots you will need (9am-2pm or 9am-6pm.)
- Spots will be offered in the order that names were received. Registration for Monday, September 10 has begun. Check this page for details.

http://growartists.com/learndo/camps/

Submitted by jillwohl on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 1:03pm.

The Mad Science Laboratory will be hosting camp in the event of a teacher's strike. The camp hours are 9 to 4 with before and after care available if necessary. For $60/day, your children can remain in learning mode while remaining safe. The additional care will be from 8 to 9 for $10 and 4 to 5 for $10. Children will need to bring a lunch, but the program provides snacktivities each day.

You can register at the Mad Science website. Each camp day will be a seperate transaction. Space is limited, so to ensure a space, sign up online.

Payment will not be due until the strike is confirmed and children are due to arrive. You can pay by cash, check or charge each morning, but if day is not paid in full, the spot will only be held until 9:00am.

Call with any questions or concerns...772-227-3345

You can talk to us on Facebook, Twitter, or email us at madscientist@mschicago.com to let us know what you think. We'd love to hear your feedback on Yelp, too... please tell us about your experiences with Mad Science of Chicago workshops, camps, and programs!

Submitted by jillwohl on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 7:42pm.

For your information, we are prepared to offer one-day camps in the event of a strike. 

9am-3:30pm beginning Tuesday, 9/11/12
$85/Day
School's Out Strike Camp- Clay & Multimedia
Ages 5-12
 
If you are interested in enrolling in the event of a strike, please email the names and ages of possible students to: lillstreet@lillstreet.com

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:14am.

Enrichment Camps for Chicago Children
Kids Science Labs is offering 15 Chicago children (ages 6-10) a week filled with fun hands-on science adventure at our newly designed state-of-the-art, eco-friendly facility in Lincoln Park. This exclusive summer camp enrichment program will offer engaging science curriculums, hands-on activities, and experimental design workshops led by our incredible team of dedicated science educators.

Camp space is limited. Call 312-846-1426 to reserve your spot ($50 deposit required per week). If the strike is averted the deposit can be transferred to a class session.

Summer Camp Rates and Details
Who can participate? Young Investigators Innovators - Campers 6-10 years old
Summer Camp Dates: September 10th - September 14th

Camp Times (Full Day): Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm*

Day Camp Fees: Camp Rates - $325/week, Single Day Rate: $75/day;

Day Camp Capacity: 15 children

Day Camp Location: Kids Science Labs , 1500 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL 60642 312-846-1426

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:15am.

BASH Sports Academy, 2617 W Fletcher St, will run a baseball drills camp for kids ages 7 to 12. It will run you $50 for a half-day from 9am to noon, or $65 for a full day from 9am to 3pm. Call 773-682-5549 or 773-588-2274 for more information.

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:17am.

The McCormick Tribune YMCA will extend the Camp program on site at the YMCA during the CPS Teacher work stoppage. Capacity is limited and we are anticipating a high demand. ALL students enrolled in our YMCA After School program off-site and those who participated in our Summer Camp will a have priority registration time. Check with your local Y for strike camp specifics.

1834 North Lawndale Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-2525

(h/t yo ChiL Mama)

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:18am.

Journey World will be providing all day programs in the event that the teachers decide to go on strike. We will plan to run the city on each day since the children absolutely LOVE working in the city and being in charge! This program can also accommodate mixed ages and a large number of children at one time. Below is a basic schedule of the day and additional details regarding registration. Please note that the program plan is subject to change.

Program Fees:
· Workshop fee (9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.) - $20/child/day
· After care (3-6 p.m.) - $5/child/hour/day
· Early drop off (starts at 8:15 a.m.) - $5/child/day

Registration Policy:
· Daily sign-in and payment.

Additional Details:
· Pack a sack lunch and extra snacks each day.
· Journey World provides snacks throughout the day.

Location:
Halsted and Chicago Avenue in Chicago

(h/t again to ChIL mama)

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 8:48am.

NBGC Strike Camp

In the event of a CPS Strike the NBGC will be open daily from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. 

The Clubhouse will be running educational and social activities each day. The children are expected to bring a lunch but the program will provide an afternoon snack. 

Cost:
Youth Enrolled in the Full Session NBGC or Coonley Afterschool programs $5.00 per day / per youth  

Youth Pre - Enrolled in occasional care with NBGC or Coonley Afterschool program $35.00 per day / per youth

Walk In Youth (if space is available) $45.00 per day / per youth

We are staffed to cover 200 youth. But please let us know if you are coming so we can plan activities accordingly.

To Register please contact Maria Gomez at maria@nbgc.org or Click Here to Register

http://www.nbgc.org/

2501 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 463-4161

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 11:58am.

So I wanted to reach out and open Studio BE for your children should the strike go forward this coming Monday. I have put some lessons together just in case, and we will have structured enrichment during the times your child would have otherwise been in school.

We can offer this to you for $20/day. If you are interested in this option, please respond to this email so I can get an idea of how many we might be working with. Learners do not need to be prior Studio BE students to attend, so if there is someone you car pool with who is also looking for accomodations, bring them!

Hopefully all goes well, the 'negotiating table' can be cleared and no one's routine needs to be disrupted. If you have any questions, respond to this email or call my cell (773.398.5069) as no one will be in the office today.

Sincerely,
Tamara Drew
Education Director
Studio BE

http://www.studio-be.org/

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 4:29pm.

In the event of a Chicago Teachers Union Strike, my theater company will be offering a safe, fun, educational option for kids to spend their days. This week-long full day drama camp is open to children in 2nd-8th grades at a special weekly rate of $150.

Students enrolled in camp will experience drama, dance, music and visual arts lessons leading toward a youth production of Holes by Louis Sachar.

When: September 10-14, 9 am-4 pm. Youth performance: Friday, September 14th at 4pm
Where: Adventure Stage Chicago, 1012 N. Noble St. Chicago IL 60642
Who: Students in grades 2-8
Price: $150 per week. Students will be expected to bring their own bag lunches. (If there is no strike, ASC will promptly refund all payments. If the CTU strike ends early, ASC will reimburse parents $30 a day for each day the camp is cut short.)

Limited space available!
Register online at www.adventurestage.org
For more information call 773.342.4141

Please forward this on to any lists and friends in the Chicago Public School system who are seeking the highest quality enrichment programming during a possible strike.

Submitted by jillwohl on Sat, 09/08/2012 - 5:36pm.

The Facets Family would like you to know the Facets Education Programs will be able to meet your child care needs with a new learning opportunity with a day-to-day Film Immersion workshop, should a strike go into effect.

Facets Multimedia
1517 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago IL 60614
800.331.6197

While in the Film Immersion workshop, your child will learn basic critical theory thinking, elements of film grammar and narrative, global culture and history, and the exploration of film classics taught by film scholars.

Facets Film Immersion Workshop

Facets Theater
8:30am–5:30pm* each weekday the strike is in effect
$65.00 per day

Payment is due each morning at the box office, or you can click here to enroll your child for the full week:http://www.facets.org/pages/events/kidscamp.php

Submitted by jillwohl on Sun, 09/09/2012 - 10:32am.

In case of a teachers' strike, Chase Park will host an all day camp from 8:30am-3:30pm free of charge. Please stop by Chase Park at 4701 North Ashland to register. We are open for registration today from 8am-4pm and tomorrow beginning at 6am.
 
Other park district sites:
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs/children-first-programming/

Submitted by jillwohl on Sun, 09/09/2012 - 1:07pm.

This community camp is geared toward parent(s) who are working or in need of child care during a possible strike. At Luther Memorial Church, 9:00 am to 3 p.m., serving children ages 5 to 10 years old. Call Amy Goodman at (773) 677-0869 or email wendy@ilraiseyourhand.org if you need childcare and/or to volunteer. $20 per day optional donation. Located at the corner of Campbell and Wilson.

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:07am.

From Alderman Mell: The Chicago Park District is offering camp-style activities for children in half and full day options from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the parks listed below. Space is limited, and parents must register their children at the park sites. Students will participate in camp-type activities such as sports, arts and nature activities but NO MEALS are provided at these sites.

Here are some parks in our community that will be available:

Horner Park - 2741 W. Montrose - 733-478-3499

River Park - 5100 N. Francisco - 312-742-7516

Avondale - 3516 W. School - 773-478-1410

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:08am.

Windy City Sports is offering an "all sports" camp for kids for a small fee. Kids will be separated by appropriate age groups; camper/coach ratio is usually around 10:1. If interested, please contact David Adelman at 847-420-8115 or coacha@playhardhoops.com.

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:11am.

JCYS plans to provide services in the event of that strike. This will be a “pay as you go” camp and I have attached a pre-registration form as well as a tuition Express form if you wish to pay by credit card. You can also pay by check the day of the program.

If you have any questions please call Gene Lee, our After school supervisor at 773-281-2533. His office hours are 9:00 – 1:00 Monday – Friday.

JCYS plans to provide services in the event of that strike. Please see attached to pre-register for any or all days that school is not in session.

This will be a “pay as you go” camp and I have attached a pre-registration form as well as a tuition Express form if you wish to pay by credit card. You can also pay by check the day of the program.

For children K-6th grades (Must be 5years by 9/1/2012)
$60 per day (20% off siblings)
Drop-off begins 8:30 AM at Center On Halsted
3656 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL.
Pick-up ends 5:30 at JCYS Michael R. Lutz Family Center
957 W Grace St. Chicago, IL. (773) 281-2533

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:13am.

JCC
Bernard Horwich JCC, 3003 W. Touhy Avenue, Chicago
Florence Heller JCC, 524 W. Melrose Street, Chicago
Hyde Park JCC, 5200 South Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago

JCC will offer special programming at Bernard Horwich JCC, Florence Heller JCC, and Hyde Park JCC. Programming will run from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with late care will be available from 3:30-6:00pm. Children will travel to Mayer Kaplan JCC to participate in daily specialty curriculum including art, sports, swimming, and other educational experiences. $50/day (8:00am-3:30pm) with late care an additional $15/day. Available until school is back in session; however, JCC will be closed on September 17 and 18.

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:13am.

ABC Dance Academy
4200 N. Central Ave., Chicago
(773) 777-8484
Offering a strike camp Monday - Friday from 9am-3pm for kids in grades 1-5. Camp is $50 per day or $225 for 5 days, with a discount for siblings. Our studio carries Children's Activities Facility License. Camp will feature indoor and outdoor activities such as reading time, games, dancing, art projects, and more. Call (773) 777-8484 or email to register. Bring a lunch, water bottles provided. If strike ends before camp does, your unused fees will be refunded.

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:15am.

Lakeshore Acaemy of Gymnastics
937 W. Chestnut, Chicago
(312) 563-9400
Lakeshore Acaemy will be running "Strike Camp" starting Monday September 10th- Friday September 14th from 11 am-2 pm. The camp will be gymnastics and rock climbing and the children should bring a small peanut free snack. Call for details and to sign up.

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 8:15am.

Smarty Party
1846 West Belmont, Chicago
(773) 687-0521 Smarty Party offers programming from 8:45 am to 2 pm for $40 per child, with 20% off for the second child and third sibling at half price. Pack a nut free lunch. We will go outside for recess!

Submitted by jillwohl on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 6:35pm.

Radical Film Festival and Freedom School
Public Event · By Young Chicago Authors

Today at 11:00am until September 14 at 3:00pm
Description: Young Chicago Authors is opening its doors to provide programming for youth grades 6th – 12th. In collaboration with core performance artists and special guests, young people will see the power of their voices in action through film, performance and discussion.
When: Monday September 10th – Friday September 14th 2012
Where: 1180 N. Milwaukee Avenue 2nd floor (off the blue line/division stop)

Submitted by jillwohl on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 8:51am.

Sittercity is offering Chicagoland parents a month free membership to assist them during the teachers strike.  Simply visit www.sittercity.com and enter the promotion code: CPS.  Parents can choose from more than 22,000 babysitters in the Chicago area.

Submitted by jillwohl on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 9:53am.

Solidarity Camp is a loose association of artists, parents and community members who want to offer
an alternative to crossing a picket line during a strike. We will offer a FREE full day of informal,
fun, engaging childcare (nature walks, art activities, silent reading, free play) with lunch provided, in
Nichols Park with an approximate10:2 ratio.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th 8:30-3:30, in the event of a strike.
NICHOLS PARK Meet at 55th and Kimbark by the fountain and reflecting pool.
We need materials, food and people.
See the lists below and consider how you can fit in. Contact any of us with questions and/or to sign up
to volunteer, or show up to help (but if you can let us know in advance, that is helfpul).

PEOPLE (contact one of us below)
Childcare Volunteers—shifts of 2.5 hours in a small group of children (you may bring your own
children along). 8:30 - 11:00; 10:30 - 1:00; 12:30 - 2:00; 2:30 - 4:00
Lunch Crew—make lunches (sandwiches and donated items) and distribute to children.
Artists of all shapes and sizes—to devise and direct small scale art activities, group experiences,
musical moments.

***Drop off food and materials at SHoP 5638 S. Woodlawn Sunday between 10-4 or Monday morning
at Nichols Park near the fountain at the corner of 55th and Kimbark.***

Laura Shaeffer -- laura.shaeffer@gmail.com
Lisa Samra -- lisasamra@sbcglobal.net
Joy Clendenning -- joyclendenning@gmail.com
Kelly Nespor -- mknespor@gmail.com
Hannah Hayes -- hhayes@usa.net

Submitted by jillwohl on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 9:56am.

http://uptownstrikeschool.blogspot.com/

At 4554 N. Broadway, 3rd Floor - Northside Action for Justice and the Chicago Grassroots Curriculum Taskforce are sponsoring a 1st grade to 8th grade school for children in Uptown during the strike. We have recruited volunteer CPS teachers who will teach 3 hours of reading, writing, and math each day after they leave the picket line. The school day will go from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include lunch, physical education and teambuilding activities, and arts programming run by community volunteers and arts institutions. Each classroom will have an adult assistant and high school students working as tutors. Additional volunteers will work from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. to provide safe passage for children to walk to and from school.

We intend to enroll up to 100 children and so are seeking 4 classrooms that can each house learning space for 25 children. We are acquiring reading materials, paper, pencils, and some art supplies but need copy services donated to provide additional materials. Lunch will be provided through DHS and will be served in the classrooms.

Along with volunteers, our most urgent need right now is for space to house the program: ideally we would like all classrooms under one roof, but if that is not feasible we are looking for no more than two sites total for logistical reasons. If you cannot help with space, any goods or services you could contribute would be much appreciated. If your organization can help us in any way, please contact Shalonda Peterson at 773-865-8374 or by email contact Karen Zaccor at kzaccor@comcast.net .

Submitted by jenniebiggs72 on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 12:29pm.

Skyscraper Ministries
520 W. 26th Street
773-299-5832 OR 773-565-5998
skyscraper-ministries.org
8 - 3:00
Can accommodate up to 30 students. (They had 11 enrolled this morning.)
Kids bring their own breakfast & lunch.
Educational Curriculum offered- math, reading & art.
The cost is $10 per day.

Submitted by jenniebiggs72 on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 12:37pm.

B.I.G. Baseball Academy will host baseball camps at Kenwood Park between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Players (boys and girls) ages 5-13 are welcome to attend. Camp will be held at Kenwood Park, located at 1330 E. 50th Street. Camp will be held
on a day to day basis, we will offer camp each day that the kids aren't in school due to the strike.

The cost for each day of camp
will
be $30, payment is due upon your child's arrival at camp.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who will instruct the camps:

Coach Keronn, Micah and Nolan will be coaching the kids. College and high school baseball players assist as well.

How do I register:

Show up on site at Kenwood Park or email us at info@bigbaseballacademy.com or contact us at (773) 206-9363.

What should my kid bring?
A fielding glove, a lunch and cleats (we will provide gloves for those in need, courtesy of Rawlings Sporting Goods).

Will slots be available, or do they fill up quickly?

We do not turn kids away. Early registration is encouraged, but you may register on site.

What are the skill levels of the players?

Skill levels range from beginning player to advanced. Players are divided according to skill level so that games remain competitive.

What happens if it rains?

We will have camp indoors at Shoesmith School or the park district field house. Both locations are on site at Kenwood Park.

Please let us know if you have any additional questions and we look forward to seeing you at the field.

Feel free to forward this information to your friends.

Submitted by jillwohl on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 11:02am.

Second City Day Camp During CPS Strike

Note: There is already a deep waiting list

Ages 8-14
10:00am-3:30pm

As a special offer to assist parents with child care, The Second City Training Center will be offering a free CPS Strike Camp. Students will spend the morning learning Improv games and exercises and the afternoons studying Sketch comedy. Plus while they are in the building, they’ll get the opportunity to see a family friendly Second City show!

Registration is free but space is limited and on a first come first serve basis. Lunch is not included but a supervised break will be provided between 12:30-1:00pm. Attending students should bring a sack lunch as students will not be allowed to leave the building during the break.

Register here at www.secondcity.com/kids

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