After School/Camps/Mentoring

Belvidere Community Unit School District #100
Afterschool programs at selected public schools and information on other non-school programs.
  • 1201 5th Avenue
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-544-0301
- http://www.district100.com/
Belvidere Park District
Several programs during the year and summer for students of all ages.
  • 1006 W. Lincoln
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-5711
- http://www.belviderepark.org/
Blackhawk Learning Connection
In Blackhawk Courts Housing Complex. Provides various programs including supervision, tutoring, nutrition, and child care for school-aged children.
  • 421 Buckbee St.
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-962-8853
- http://www.blackhawklearning.com
Booker Washington Community Center
Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.
  • 524 Kent St
    Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: 815-698- 8861
- http://www.bookerwashington.net/
Boone County Conservation District
Three different summer camps for students age 6 through 15.
  • 603 N. Appleton
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-7935
- http://www.boonecountyconservationdistrict.org/
Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education
Provides links to all public school districts in the two-county region.
  • 300 Heart Blvd
    Loves Park, IL 61111
  • Phone: 815-636-3060
- http://www.4roe.org/
Boys&Girls Club of Rockford
Provides several programs at various locations and with other agency partners.
  • 1040 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-972-5973
- http://www.rockfordboysandgirlsclub.org/
Camp Kupugani
Provides summer camps for children to expand their communication skills, interpersonal skills, and interests.
  • 6903 W. White Eagle Rd.
    Leaf River, IL 61047
  • Phone: 815-713-4110
- http://www.campkupugani.com
Cherry Valley Public Library District
Offers computer usage, computer classes, mother daughter/ father son book club, kids craft night and other fun activities.
  • 755 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
  • Phone: 815-332-5161
- http://www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us/kids
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Program and camps to engage girls in discovering themselves and their values, connecting with other girls, their communities, and globally, and taking action to make the world a better place.
  • 2101 Auburn St.
    Rockford, IL 61103
  • Phone: 815-962-5591
- http://www.girlscoutsni.org/
Harlem Community Center
Various camps for students.
  • 900 Roosevelt Rd.
    Machesney Park, IL 61115
  • Phone: 815-633-5817
- http://harlemcommunity.org/
Immanuel Lutheran After School Care
Christian-based after school programs.
  • 1225 E 2nd St
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-5346
- http://www.immanuelknights.org/
Ken-Rock Community Center
Provides afterschool programs with homework help and tutoring, character building, arts and crafts, physical fitness, nutritious snacks, and community services.
  • 3218 11th St.
    Rockford, IL 61109
  • Phone: 815-398-8864
- http://www.kenrock.org
KinderCare Learning Centers
Afterschool and summer programs and camps for students through age 12. Programs during public school breaks. Tutition required. Four Rockford Centers available.
  • 4345 Maray Drive
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-226-9090


  • 3890 Northridge Drive
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-877-7887


  • 308 N. Mulford Road
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • 815-398-2800


  • 6473 East Riverside Blvd
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-636-2200
- http://www.kindercare.com
La Voz Latina
Provides various bilingual programs including youth programs.
  • 412 Market St.
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-965-5784
- http://www.lavozlatina-rkfd.org
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Tutoring and mentoring of children in K-8 in the Rockford Public School District.
  • 321 W. State St.
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-969-8836
- http://www.lssi.org/
M.A.Y.A.'S House (Shelter Care Ministries)
Day-time, drop-in shelter for homeless children in a safe structured, educational environment.
  • 412 N. Church St.
    Rockford, IL 61103
  • Phone: 815-964-5520
- http://www.shelter-care.org
North Suburban Library District
Offers preschool services, story hour, field trips, night camps for kids, and computer classes.
  • 6340 N Second St.
    Loves Park, IL 61111
  • Phone: 815-623-6266
- http://www.northsuburbanlibrary.org
Northwest Community Center
Several afterschool and summer programs for students of all ages
  • 1325 N. Johnston Ave
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-964-6885
- http://www.northwestrockford.org/
Patriots' Gateway Community Center
Offers afterschool recreation and education programs to the 61104 community.
  • 615 S. Fifth St.
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-967-0413
- http://www.patriotsgateway.org
Rock House Kids
Afterschool program on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons (3:30 - 5 PM) during the school year with snack, tutoring, Good News Club, and basic life skills. Free.
  • 1325 7th St.
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-962-5067
- http://www.rockhousekids.org
Rock Valley College
Whiz Kids provides students in K-8th grade with a variety of academic enrichment opportunities. Through creative teaching strategies, materials, and curricula, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids offers unique, hands-on activities with inventive modes of participation.
  • 3301 N. Mulford Rd
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-921-7821
- http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/
Rockford College
Offers small group and individual tutoring, summer day camps, and academic camps with hands-on science and art instruction.
  • 5050 E. State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
  • Phone: 815-226-4000
- http://www.rockford.edu
Rockford Health Authority, Fairgrounds
Various afterschool programs for children and a computer lab.
  • 1015 W. Jefferson
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-489-8690
- http://www.rockfordha.org/rha/fairgrounds.cfm
Rockford Health Authority, Orton Keyes
Orton Keyes Boys and Girls Club has an afterschool program that offers cheerleading, sports, life skills, home work help and computer assistance and access. A day program operates during the summer providing structured activities, lunch, and trips.
  • 633 Ranger
    Rockford, IL 61109
  • Phone: 815-489-8640
- http://www.rockfordha.org/rha/OrtonKeyes.cfm
Rockford Park District
Several programs during the year and summer for students of all ages
  • 401 S. Main St.
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-987-8800
- http://www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/
Rockford Partners for Excellence
Afterschool programming at West Middle School.
  • 1900 N Rockton Ave.
    Rockford, IL 61103
  • Phone: 815-966-3200
- http://www.rp4e.org/
Rockford Public Library
Offers summer reading clubs, storytimes, computer classes , book discussion groups and game nights.
  • 215 N. Wyman St.
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-965-7606
- http://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Rockford Public School District 205
Afterschool programs at selected public schools and information on other non-school programs
  • 201 S. Madison
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-966-3000
- http://www2.rps205.com/Pages/Home.aspx
Rockford Urban Ministries
Provides links to member churches, many of which offer summer programs for children.
  • 201 7th St.
    Rockford IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-964-7111
- http://www.gbgm-umc.org/urbanmin
Salvation Army - Winnebago County
The Salvation Army offers a wide array of children's services such as quality daycare, tutoring, basketball leagues and summer camps.
  • P.O. Box 4159
    Rockford, IL 61110
  • Phone: 815-969-7408
- http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org
St. Elizabeth Center
Offers before and afterschool care for school age children, a pre-school program, and summer programming.
  • 1536 S. Main
    Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: 815-969-6526
Stepping Stones Child Care
Provides preschool, childcare, and before/after school, and summer camps.
  • 11364 2nd St.
    Roscoe, IL 61073
  • Phone:  815-623-7282
University of Illinois Extension-Boone County
Offers various 4-H programs and activities for youth in Boone County.
  • 915 Alexander Dr.
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-544-3710
- View Website
University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County
Offers various 4-H programs and activities for youth in Winnebago County.
  • 1040 N. 2nd St.
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-986-4357
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YMCA in Belvidere
Offers before school adventure club and afterschool adventure club including homework completion, team building, swimming, team sports, and arts and crafts. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
  • 220 W Locust St.
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-5307
- http://www.belviderefamilyymca.org
YMCA of Rock River Valley
Several programs for children from pre-school through high school. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
  • 200 Y Blvd
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-987-2252
- http://www.rockfordymca.org
YMCA - Stateline Family - Rockton/Roscoe
Offers afterschool Care for grades K-5 and various recreational programs. Multiple other programs available for children and families. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
  • 9901 Main Street
    Roscoe, IL 61073
  • Phone: 815-623-5858
- http://statelinefamilyymca.org
YWCA of Rockford
Houses Childcare Solutions, a website that provides child care referrals and consumer education to parents, offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, works to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees’ child care needs.
  • 4990 E. State St.
    Rockford, IL 61108
  • Phone: 815-484-9442
- http://www.ywca-rockford.org
Zion Lutheran Church
Tutoring for SES students and WOW Wednesday programming for all students.
  • 925 Fifth Ave
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-964-4609
- http://zionrockford.easycgi.com/index.aspx