Walgreens One-on-One Program 

Students and tutors paired up for weekly one-on-one tutoring. Character development as well as fine arts classes are included. Join us for academic enrichment, fun and the chance to make new friends!

Contact:

Oscar Calderon
4th-6th Grade Program Manager
773-292-2662  

Program Details:

The One-on-One program is for 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys with average (B-C) range grades, who are academically motivated, but are looking for the supplemental structure and support that will help them achieve.  

College and professional male volunteers serve as role models and mentors for the boys.  They provide the additional academic support the students need and help them to set goals to improve in school and to grow in the virtues they are learning in the character education classes.

In addition to the one-on-one tutoring, the boys take part in character education classes that cover virtues such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and perseverance.  The sports period serves to provide an opportunity for enrichment and to work together and develop friendships with other boys their age.

School Year

Students come for one night a week, Monday or Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm and Saturday mornings 10:00am - 12:00pm, September through May.  Students receive Character Education, one-on-one academic tutoring, and individual mentoring with the same person each week. There are also opportunities for the students to attend field trips scheduled throughout the semester, including activities such as Christmas caroling and trips to museums in the Chicago area.

The cost of the program is just $250 which covers the entire academic year, from September 21 - May 22.

Summer Session

The 2010 Summer Reading Program:
WHEN: Tuesday or Thursday nights (choose 1 night)
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm 
DATES: June 22 - August 12 (8 weeks: End of June through mid-August)
COST: The total program cost is just $100. (Equivalent to $12.50/week for 8 weeks.)

Contact: Oscar Calderon (773) 292-2662

Volunteer

We rely on the generous donation of time from people like you to make our programs happen.  Please consider donating you time to some inner-city kids that really need your help and guidance.  Visit our Midtown Volunteers page for more information and to download an application.