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Shift by many schools to remote learning has Mokena nonprofit scrambling

This story was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on Aug. 23, 2020.

During a typical school year, Ivy League Kids provides before- and after-school activities at some 40 elementary schools in the south and southwest suburbs.

Campers at Ivy League Kids wearing masks.

The Mokena-based nonprofit is scrambling this year to find new homes for programming that includes arts and crafts, homework help and physical fitness as many area school districts have put off plans for some in-person teaching.

Founded more than 20 years ago, Ivy League started with a dozen children, and last year had more than 2,000 enrolled, from prekindergarten through eighth grade, according to Christina Knabjian, marketing director.

To read more of this story originally published in the Chicago Tribune on Aug. 23, 2020, click HERE.

If you need child care during the day for your e-learning child, Ivy League Kids has dynamic programming to offer. We provide structured e-learning time and support to ensure academic success, plus fun arts and crafts and recreation every day to inject fun and socialization. To register, call 815-464-1265 or check out our All Day Programming page.