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After School Matters Accepting Applications from Chicago Teenagers for Summer 2012 Programs
WHAT
This summer, learn how to design fashion-forward hats, coach sports, write music using a professional recording studio, use high-tech lab equipment and more. There are thousands of opportunities to get involved with After School Matters this summer. There is no cost to participate, and teens will be eligible to receive an award for program completion. Apply starting in mid-April!
WHERE
At community organizations, parks, libraries and Chicago Public Schools across the city, as well as downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts
WHO
Chicago teen residents who are at least 14 years of age and currently enrolled in a Chicago Public Schools high school
WHY
After School Matters provides program opportunities in a safe and structured environment that allow Chicago teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond… and, it’s fun!
APPLY FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS TODAY!
Applications are being accepted through late-June at www.afterschoolmatters.org
Price:
FREE
Event Type:
Student Activity
Event Start Time:
April 15, 2012 (All day) - June 29, 2012 (All day)
Registration Deadline:
June 29, 2012
Location:
Chicago Public high schools
http://afterschoolmatters.org/teens
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Jodie Cantrell
Title:
Communications Liaison
Phone:
312.742.6317
Contact Email:
jodie_cantrell@jtpr.com
Organization:
After School Matters ISBE seeking high school students to serve on student advisory council
The Illinois State Board of Education is now taking applications from eligible high school students interesting in serving o the state agency's 15-member Student Advisory Council for the 2012-13 school year. Members represent student concerns and can provide thoughts on ISBE's existing and proposed programs, policies and regulations. Members also choose a special project to research and present to the board at the end of the school year. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m., Thursday , May 31, 2012. Interviews will be scheduled in July for those applicants chosen as possible members.
Event Start Time:
May 15, 2012 (All day) - May 21, 2012 (All day) Contact Information
Contact Name:
Mike Hatfill
Phone:
217-524-4832
Contact Email:
dhatfill@isbe.net Student Progress Reports Sent Home, School Board Meeting
Regular and Track E schools
Event Start Time:
May 23, 2012 (All day)
Location:
CPS Redmoon Youth Spectacle 2012: The Commitment Project
Join Redmoon and over 650 of Chicago's youth in an interactive sensory exploration of the countless instances of human to human commitment. Students from all over Chicago have made spectacular art celebrating these commitments, big and small, that make up their lives. Three performance times: 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm and 8:15 pm. For more information, call 312-850-8440, ext. 111.
Price:
Adults, $10; youth 18 and under. $3
Event Type:
Student Activity
Event Start Time:
May 23, 2012 (All day) - May 25, 2012 (All day)
Location:
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive
Chicago
School Closed, Memorial Day
Regular and Track E Schools
Event Start Time:
May 28, 2012 (All day)
Location:
CPS 