Thornton Township Youth & Family Services After School and Summer Enrichment Programs
Thornton Township Senior/Youth & Family Services Center, 14323 S Halsted St, Riverdale, IL 60827
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Thornton Township Youth & Family Services After School and Summer Enrichment Programs include activities in art, current events, physical development, life skills, home economics, and heritage. The program offers after school activities during the school year and a Summer Enrichment option. Students take part in activities that are rotated throughout the week and are grouped into cohorts by age: 7–10, 10–13, and 13 and older.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Youth & Family Services office and program support are available Monday–Friday, generally between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm
• Price: The program is free to Thornton Township residents, with possible additional costs for extracurricular trips
The program is overseen by a director with a master’s degree in counseling and experience working with children with and without special needs. Site Coordinators have backgrounds in management and administration, and instructors include trained teachers and college students studying education. The program lists benefits for students such as community engagement, social skill development, homework assistance, access to resources, and adult advocacy. It lists benefits for parents including homework help for their children, resource assistance, interventions, individual education plans, and a safe environment for their children.
Parents and guardians can pre-register online and must complete registration by attending a mandatory orientation with required documents: two proofs of residency, proof of school enrollment, and the child’s birth certificate. Transportation to the program will be provided. The Summer Enrichment Program offers 10–13-year-olds a way to stay active during the summer while taking part in activities that develop cultural awareness. Mentoring for young men and women to build strong character and skills is listed as coming soon.
Thornton Township Youth & Family Services states that its mission is to support the well-being of children, young adults, and families through programs that focus on prevention, education, intervention, and enrichment. The organization states that it offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of Thornton Township residents. The program director is Ebonie Harmon ([email protected]), and Site Coordinators can be contacted at [email protected]. Youth & Family Services can be reached at 708-596-6040 Ext. 2003, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Youth & Family Services office and program support are available Monday–Friday, generally between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm
• Price: The program is free to Thornton Township residents, with possible additional costs for extracurricular trips
The program is overseen by a director with a master’s degree in counseling and experience working with children with and without special needs. Site Coordinators have backgrounds in management and administration, and instructors include trained teachers and college students studying education. The program lists benefits for students such as community engagement, social skill development, homework assistance, access to resources, and adult advocacy. It lists benefits for parents including homework help for their children, resource assistance, interventions, individual education plans, and a safe environment for their children.
Parents and guardians can pre-register online and must complete registration by attending a mandatory orientation with required documents: two proofs of residency, proof of school enrollment, and the child’s birth certificate. Transportation to the program will be provided. The Summer Enrichment Program offers 10–13-year-olds a way to stay active during the summer while taking part in activities that develop cultural awareness. Mentoring for young men and women to build strong character and skills is listed as coming soon.
Thornton Township Youth & Family Services states that its mission is to support the well-being of children, young adults, and families through programs that focus on prevention, education, intervention, and enrichment. The organization states that it offers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of Thornton Township residents. The program director is Ebonie Harmon ([email protected]), and Site Coordinators can be contacted at [email protected]. Youth & Family Services can be reached at 708-596-6040 Ext. 2003, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Last updated January 12, 2026.
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