The Garrett-Evanston Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program is designed specifically for elementary students who are currently enrolled in the 3rd – 8th grades in Evanston’s District 65. Our Summer Enrichment Camp is a six-week summer program focused on literacy and creative arts. This free program will include small classes; breakfast, lunch, and a snack; field trips; and a lot of fun! The program fosters a love of reading, increased self-esteem, and positive attitudes towards learning.
Classes are held in the 5th Ward of Evanston, and students receive two meals and a snack each day. This year, six college/seminary students have received training to serve as servant leader interns for the program, which is grounded in a model curriculum that includes five essential components:
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Garrett-Evanston CDF Freedom Schools Program, please feel free to contact us.
Information for the next session of the Garrett-Evanston CDF Freedom Schools Program will be available in Spring 2022.
In partnership with local congregations, universities, and juvenile justice facilities, the The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® program boosts student motivation to read and learn, increases self-esteem and connects the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities.
We welcome your support in helping young scholars fall in love with reading. Your contributions to our program will help to pay for Integrated Reading Curriculum libraries for six classrooms and one resource library for 60 children; stipends for the eight Servant Leader Interns and the Project Director and Site Coordinator; program expenses including classroom supplies, afternoon activities, field trips and parent meetings; and more. Thank you for your investment in the lives of children!
