Kindergarten Countdown Camp
Kindergarten Countdown Camp (KCC) is a free summer learning program for incoming kindergarten students who have little to no preschool experience.
Children who attend preschool are more likely to enter kindergarten socially and emotionally ready to succeed in school.
Taught by licensed teachers, Kindergarten Countdown Camp prepares students for a successful start in kindergarten. Students adjust to the classroom setting, practice following directions and rules and are able to practice key kindergarten skills such as recognizing shapes, letters, counting and writing their names.
Additional Info
For more information, contact Rosa Herrera at (847) 775-1057 or Rosa.Herrera@uwlakeco.org.
2023 Interest Forms:
Registration is open. Click below to complete the form for your school district.
Results
Teachers report that children should be at least ‘in progress’ in key kindergarten readiness skills (i.e.: know their letters, numbers and be able to write their name) when starting school. In 2022, KCC took place in Gurnee, North Chicago, Round Lake and Waukegan. At the beginning of KCC, 39% of students averaged at least ‘in progress’ or better across the eight skills assessed. By the end of Kindergarten Countdown Camp, 65% of students were ‘in progress’ or better in skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.
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Partners
Kindergarten Countdown Camp is made possible in partnership with our School Districts: Gurnee, North Chicago, Round Lake and Waukegan, as well as United Way of Lake County’s Women United.
