Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC)

Glen Ellyn Children's Resource Center (GECRC) offers after-school tutoring and mentoring, homework assistance, and Friday enrichment activities. The elementary program includes supervised social time, one-on-one or small group homework help with volunteer tutors, and Friday enrichment activities. The junior high program includes homework assistance for 6th-8th grade students.

Programs

• After-school tutoring and mentoring programs — K-8 · M-F, 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year · Primary services for children in grades K-8 who meet eligibility guidelines. Includes homework assistance; Fridays include enrichment activities.
• Elementary Program — K-5 · M-F, 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year · Students spend an hour socializing through supervised activities, then an hour with volunteer tutors for one-on-one or small group homework assistance. Fridays offer enrichment activities.
• Junior High Program — 6th-8th grade · 4 days/week, 3:30-4:40 pm during the school year · Designed to address the unique needs of 6th-8th grade students, provide homework assistance, and prepare students for social and academic success in high school.
• Summer Program — Elementary and junior high students · 3 days per week for 6 weeks during the summer months

At a glance

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• General schedule: Daily during the school year, 3:30-5:30 pm for elementary programs; 4 days/week, 3:30-4:40 pm for junior high; summer program 3 days per week for 6 weeks.

About the provider

GECRC opened in April 2002 and became GECRC in 2006. It began serving Hadley Junior High in 2013-2014, expanded to Churchill Elementary in 2016, opened its first program in CCSD89 Glen Crest Middle School in 2020, and opened Park View Elementary in fall 2023. Sarah O'Donnell is the Executive Director, and the leadership team also includes Lizzy Doty, Reagan Irving, Laura Ulepic, Emily Lobdell, Karla Kampen, Cheryl Sammer, Mayra Kulik, Katie Pelayo, and Meghan Sedlacek. GECRC says it values community collaborations, and its enrichment opportunities are supported by community partners, volunteers, and community members.

Participation is open to students who attend a school where GECRC has a program and who meet low-income and academic risk guidelines. GECRC serves students within Glen Ellyn School District 41 and 89 boundaries.

Last updated August 27, 2026.