AYSO – American Youth Soccer- soccer.org Organized soccer teams for boys and girls grades 1-12. Local regions #587, #1303, #1438 - Check website for local contact information
Boys & Girls Club of West Cook- service area western cook county -www.bgcwestcook.org.400 St. Paul Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104, 544-8354 -Recreation and program activities for ages 6-12 include wellness and nutrition, arts and academic development enrichment programs. Open Mon-Fri 2:30P to 8:P with extended hours on non-school days/holidays and during the summer. Call the office for details.
Boy Scouts of America – Des Plaines Valley Council - www.bsa-dpvc.org - 811 W. Hillgrove Ave., LaGrange 60525, 354-1111 -Sports, arts, academic and recreational programs for boys ages 11-18 (see Maywood, Broadview, Melrose Park for their local contacts).
Brookfield Zoo - www.brookfieldzoo.org - 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield 60513, 485-2200.World famous zoo also has a variety of educational programs about animals and several camps for young people and families.
Circle Theater-www.circle-theater.org -7300 Madison St., Forest Park 60130, 771-3299
Young artists program, theatrical productions training for ages 10-18.
Concordia University Young Actors Workshop-www.curf.edu -7400 Augusta St., River Forest 60305 - Programs to teach acting and theater arts and productions for ages 10-18.
Explore Chicago-The City of Chicago Official Tourism Site - www.explorechicago.org. Go to this website for annual Museum Free Days 3
Forest Preserve District of Cook County – Hal Tyrell Trailside Museum- fpdcc.com. Hal Tyrell Trailside Museum-738 (Chicago Ave.) Thatcher Ave., River Forest, 366 6530 Hours of operation: March 1 through the last Saturday in October – Daily 8:00A- 5:00P Last Sunday in October through February 28- Daily 8:00A - 4:00P -Exhibit Buildings open daily at 9:A (CLOSED FRIDAYS) and may close up to 1/2 hour before grounds close. CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
Girl Scouts – Greater Chicago and Northwest Illinois Council –www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org – 650 N. Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills, 847-573-0500 - Sports, arts, academic and recreational programs, Camp experience and field trips. Check website and local coordinator for troop contacts.
State of Illinois –IDES/IETC – service area-west cook county- www.ides.state.il.us. 35 S. 19th Ave., Maywood, 338-6908 M-F 8:30A-4:30P employment and training referrals ages 16 and older.
Maywood CeaseFire – Service area - Maywood, Bellwood and Broadview www.maywoodceasefire.com -1100 S. 11th Ave., Maywood, 450-8401.Local community violence prevention program for ages 16-24 under Chicago Project for Violence Prevention network. Special community outreach activity. Group activity for young men and young women. Community safe haven. Monthly free community movie night. Hours of operation vary 10:A-12:MD.
Maywood Fine Arts -Stairway to the Stars- Mr. Ernie’s Flip Flop & Fly- open service area - maywoodfinearts.org - 25 N. 5th Ave. Maywood, 865-0301.Dance, ballet, theater arts, acrobatics for youth of all ages. Call office or check website for programs, activities, and hours.
Maywood Tennis Association – maywoodtennisassn.org- promotes healthy socialization and positive competition through athletic skill training with tennis. Meets at the Veteran’s Park (4th & Oak St.) in Maywood and at other sites in Oak Park, Proviso Township and western communities. Consult website for details. impacts of society. We endeavor to expose our youth “It’s for the Kids”.
Memorial Park District - Memorial Park District-mempark.org - Main Office – 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, 547-3900 - Full service recreation, wellness, nutrition. See local villages for local parks and recreation centers.
PLCCA- Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action – Service area-Proviso & Leyden townships –www.plcca.org -Main Office -411 Madison St., Maywood, 450-3500 Computer banks M-F 9: A-2: P –ages 18 and older - free, CEDA full services, Day Care Center – open to community and to Dist 209 High school mothers. Youth Services- partners with local park and school districts to sponsor recreation and athletic activity and provide resources and supplements to education. On site GED program.
Triton College Children’s Program – www.triton.edu – 2000 N. 5th Ave., River Grove,456-0300 -Education and recreation programs for ages 5-18.
Village Players-www.village-players.org -1006 W. Madison St., Oak Park, 524-1892.Year round young artists programs including two 4 week summer sessions
Veteran’s Park District – www.veteransparkdistrict.org - Main Office- Grant Park Recreation Center, 44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake, 343-5270 - Full service recreation, health, wellness, and nutrition services. See local village listings for local parks and recreation centers.
West Town Cultural History Museum- www.operationuplift-westtownmuseum.org. 104 S. 5th Ave., 343-3554 - Museum exhibits centered around the history of African-Americans in west cook county. Call for museum hours and cost.
WestCook YMCA - service area- western cook county-www.westcookymca.org. Main office- 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, 383-5300. Single room occupancy for adult males. Recreation and programs for ages 6 months to senior citizens. include aquatics- indoor pool, fitness center, community education red cross and lifeguard certification, day and summer camp, health, nutrition assistance, personal training, massage, family programs, indoor basketball court, and indoor track. Hours of operation M-f 5:A-10:P, Sat 6:A-6:P, Sun 10:A-6:P. Check website or call for complete detailed listing of programs and activities.
YES- YOUTH ENCOURAGING SUCCESS - The youth-led arm of Proviso Action Committee for ages 12-18. Contact: Dr. Lena Hatchett -327-9015 lhatchett@lumc.edu. Using a popular education model to build teams and accomplish goals. The team makes decisions on issues, writes grants, and implements projects to empower teens. The focus for 2011 is self-image and identity. YES meets weekly on Wednesdays 4:00P- 6:00P at the Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine.
Bellwood
Boys & Girls Club of West Cook- service area western cook county -www.bgcwestcook.org 400 St. Paul Ave., 544-8354. Recreation and program activities for youth ages 6-12 which also include wellness and nutrition, arts and academic development enrichment programs. Open Mon-Fri 2:30P to 8:P with extended hours on non-school days/holidays and during the summer. Call the office for details.
Boy Scouts of America –Bellwood – Troop # 126. Scout Master Scott McFall 227-6456 - Meeting Site - Mouse Lodge 777 - 4013 Butterfield Rd., Fridays 7:P
Girl Scouts of America – Contact Area Coordinator 847-573-0500 for information active troops in the Proviso area.
Bellwood Elementary Schools-District 88-sd88.org- Main office- 640 Eastern Ave. Bellwood 344-9344 - Contact main office for after-school and summer programs.
Schools
Early Childhood Center, 3519 Wilcox, 544-2815
Lincoln Elementary School, 3420 Jackson, 544-3373
McKinley Elementary School, 3317 Butterfield Rd, 544-5230
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, 2501 Oak St., 544-6995
Roosevelt Middle School, 2500 Oak St., 544-3318
Bellwood (Broadview-Maywood-Melrose Park) High Schools - District 209 www.pths209.org - Main Office -8601 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100*
Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, 344-7000
Loyola University School Based Health Center, 449-9522
Proviso Math & Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100*
Proviso West High School, 4701 Harrison St., Hillside, 449-6400
PAEC –Proviso Area Exceptional Children – School Dist 803 - www.paec803.org. Main Office -PAEC Center, 1000 W. Van Buren St., 450-2100
PAEC Elementary School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., 338-3250
PAEC High School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., 450-1515
Bellwood Parks- Memorial Park District-mempark.org
Main Office - 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, 547-3900
Parks and Recreation Center
Sartore Sports Complex, 3101 Washington Blvd.
Eisenhower Center, 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside
Sharp Community Ctr, 1609 N. 36th Ave., Melrose Park
Lemm Park, 530 S. 23rd Ave.
John Pecas Park, 50th & Railroad
Babe Ruth Park - 25th Ave.
Flippinger Park, 800 block of 25th Ave.
Apollo Park, Linden & Monroe
Cernan Park, Harrison & Marshall
Theiele Park, Clayton and Jackson, Hillside
Youth Park, 500 block of Bellwood Ave.
Flanagan Park, Miami & Frederick
Fenhouse Park, St. Charles & Marshall
Frost Park, Roberta and Soffel, Melrose Park
Orland Park, Englewood & Railroad
(other parks in Stone Park and Northlake)
Recreational activities for youth and adults include recreation center, softball diamonds, baseball diamonds, playgrounds, gyms, swimming pools, tennis courts, lagoons, picnic areas, football and soccer fields, and indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Pop Warner football and other organized and supervised activity. Check website or call main office for locations and times.
Bellwood Public Library-www.bellwoodlibrary.org - 600 Bohland Ave., 547-7393. Internet access, free passport to adventure passes to local zoos and Chicago area museums.
Friends of Bellwood Library- 628 Marshall Ave., 547-6106
Village of Bellwood- www.vil.bellwood.il.us -3200 Washington Blvd., 708-547-3500
Broadview
Broadview (Maywood-Melrose Park) Elementary Schools – Dist. 89 www.maywood89.org Main office- 906 Walton St., Melrose Park, 450-2460 -
Roosevelt Elementary, 1927 S. 15th Ave., 450-2047
Lindop School-District 92 –www.lindoph92.net - Lindop Elementary School, 2400 S. 18TH Ave., 345-8569
Broadview (Bellwood-Maywood-Melrose Park) High Schools-District 209 www.pths209.org & PAEC –www.paec803.org
Dist 209-Main Office -8601 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100*
Schools-
Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, 344-7000
Loyola University School Based Health Center- 449-9522
Proviso Math & Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100
Proviso West High School, 4701 Harrison St., Hillside, 449-6400
PAEC –Proviso Area Exceptional Children – School Dist 803- www.paec803.org
Main Office -PAEC Center, 1000 W. Van Buren St., Maywood, 450-2100
PAEC Elementary School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., Maywood, 338-3250
PAEC High School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., Maywood, 450-1515
Broadview Park District www.broadviewparkdistrict.org
Main Office- Schroeder Park -2600 S. 13th Ave., 343-5637
Parks-
Pioneer Park, 24th Ave. & 14th Ave.
Playhaven Park, 25th Ave. & Fillmore St.
Playdale Park-14th Ave. & Harvard St.
Beverly Park-Erika Dr. & Sunnydale Ave.
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Broadview Public Library – www.broadviewlibrary.org
2226 S. 16th Ave., 345-1325 M-Thurs 10:A-9:P; F-Sat 10:A-5:P Closed Sundays. Internet access, free passport to adventure passes to local zoos and Chicago area museums.
Village of Broadview- www.villageofbroadview.com
2350 S. 25th Ave., 681-3600
Maywood
Boy Scouts of America – Maywood Troop #78 - www.bsa-dpvc.org
Maywood Scout Master-Don Emery 207-1326 - Meeting site - First Congregational Church, 400 N. 5th Ave., Fridays 7:P
Girl Scouts of America – Troop activity inside schools. Contact Area Coordinator 847-573-0500 for information on active troops in the Proviso area.
Maywood (Melrose Park –Broadview) Elementary Schools – Dist. 89-www.maywood89.org Main office-906 Walton St., Melrose Park, 450-2460
Schools-
Emerson Elementary School, 311 Washington Blvd., 450-2002
Garfield Elementary School, 1514 S. 9th Ave., 450-2009
Irving Elementary School, 805 S. 17th Ave., 450-2015
Lexington Elementary School, 415 W. Lexington St., 450-2030
Lincoln Elementary School, 811 Chicago Ave., 450-2036
Washington Elementary School, 1111 Washington Blvd., 450-2065
Maywood (Bellwood-Broadview-Melrose Park) High Schools –Dist.209 www.pths209.org
Main Office -8601 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100*
Schools-
Proviso East High School, 807 S. 1st Ave., 344-7000
Loyola University School Based Health Center- 449-9522
Proviso Math & Science Academy – 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100
Proviso West High School – 4701 Harrison St., Hillside, 449-6400
PAEC –Proviso Area Exceptional Children – School Dist 803 - www.paec803.org
Main Office-PAEC Center, 1000 W. Van Buren St., 450-2100
PAEC Elementary School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., 338-3250
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PAEC High School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., 450-1515
Maywood CeaseFire – Service area - Maywood, Bellwood and Broadview www.maywoodceasefire.com - 1100 S. 11th Ave., 450-8401. Local community violence prevention program for ages 16-24 under Chicago Project for Violence Prevention network. Special community outreach activity. Group activity for young men and young women. Community safe haven.
Maywood Fine Arts -Stairway to the Stars- Mr. Ernie’s Flip Flop & Fly- open service area - maywoodfinearts.org - 25 N. 5th Ave. Maywood, 865-0301.Dance, ballet, theater arts, acrobatics for youth of all ages. Call office or check website for programs, activities, and hours.
Maywood Park District – www.maywoodparkdistrict.org – Main Office - 921 S. 9th Ave., 344-4740
Parks-
Tot Lot- 4th Ave. & Huron St.
Maywood Park, 5th Ave., & Oak St.
Veterans Memorial Park, 400 Oak St. & Fred Hampton Outdoor Swimming Pool
Memorial Day - Labor Day - cost varies
Burton Park, 16th Ave. & Washington Blvd.
Central Area Park, 9th Ave. & Madison St.
Tot Lot Park, 9th Ave. & Green St.
Water Work Park, 9th Ave. & Maywood Dr.
Winfield Scott, 17th Ave . & Maywood Dr.
Stannard Park, 5th Ave. & Lexington St.
Bataan Park-22nd Ave & Lexington St.
Bosco Park, 21st Ave & Railroad Ave.
Maywood BUCS Football & Cheer- Pop Warner affiliate--maywoodparkdistrict.com Recreation and programs for youth to age 13 include little league baseball, traveling basketball, summer camp. Call for program scheduling and hours of operation.
Programs that meet at Maywood Park District: So Sofistikated & Kritical Kundition Traveling Dance Team -Director Yuvette Daniel (Officer, Maywood Police Dept.) 223-0664 Members learn dancing skills, develop balance, timing, memory, coordination, and listening skills, M-W-F -4:00P- 6:00P ages 7-22 –cost Atmosphere of Tumbling - Director Vernel Brown, 774-1776 Training in the art of tumbling using progressive learning, strength training-cost.
Maywood Public Library - www.maywood.org 121 S. 5th Ave., 343-1847.Hours M-Th and Sat –Closed Fridays, Sundays and holidays. Internet access, free passport to adventure passes to local zoos and Chicago area museums.
Drop in site for Maywood Youth Mentoring
Maywood Youth Mentoring - www.maywoodyouthmentoring.org - 1st Saturday monthly breakfast with discussion topic at 200 S. 5th Ave. Mentoring for ages 9-18.
Girls-Butterflies and Boys-Young Lions. Field trips, homework assistance. Various activities. Contact Director Barbara Cole, 344-3577.
Village of Maywood – www. maywood-il.org - Main Office -40 Madison St., 450-6300
Mayor’s Office, 450-4486 and Police Station - 125 S. 5th Ave.
Police Department Non-emergency 450-4470
Village of Maywood -Police Explorer Post No. 100
Contact Officer Joseph Escamilla 450-4409 - The purpose of this program is to educate and involve youth ages 14-20 about police operations and to give them insight into law enforcement as a possible career. Youth have an opportunity to become involved in community-based projects that enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world. The experience gained through the program helps to prepare young people to assume leadership roles in the future.
PLCCA- Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action – Service area-Proviso & Leyden townships –www.plcca.org -Main Office -411 Madison St., 450-3500.Computer banks M-F 9:A-2:P –ages 18 and older - free , CEDA full services, Day Care Center – open to community and to Dist 209 High school mothers. Youth Services- Partners with local park district to sponsor recreation and athletic activity.
State of Illinois –IDES/IETC – service area-west cook county- www.ides.state.il.us. 35 S. 19th Ave., 338-6908 x222 M-F 8:30A-4:30P employment and training referrals ages 16 and older.
Vision of Restoration-VOR – www.vorhelp.org - 1405 Madison St., 344-3774. M-F- 9:A-4:P computer bank, employment/education/training referrals age 18 and older
West Town Cultural History Museum – www.operationuplift-westtownmuseum.org. 104 S . 5th Ave., 343-3554. Museum exhibits centered around the history of African-Americans in west cook county. Call for museum hours and cost.
Faith Based
Maywood Church of Christ - www.maywoodchurchofchrist.com - 619 S. 13th. Ave. Contact James Finley 261-3493. Building Models & Mentoring -10 wk cycle.
Neighborhood United Methodist Church – www.4numchurch.org- 1817 Washington Blvd., 681-5887. After school – Washington Elementary students– free
New Kingdom Christian Center - 1212 Madison, 338-9509 After school & summer camp – cost
St. Eulalia Catholic Church -- www.steulalia.org - 1851 S. 9th Ave., 343-6120 - afterschool program
Melrose Park
Boy Scouts of America - Melrose Park Troop #112. Scout Master Fred Crancich- 609-5539. Meeting site- Stevenson School, 1630 N. 20th Ave. Fridays 7:P
Girl Scouts of America- Melrose Park – Troops active troop at St. Paul Lutheran (grades 4-5). Sacred Heart Church (grades 2-8). Call Area Coordinator 847-573-0500 for information on contact numbers and other active troops in the Proviso area.
Melrose Park Elementary Schools District 88- sd88.org –
Main office- Main office- 640 Eastern Ave. Bellwood, 344-9344
Contact main office for after-school and summer programs. Grant Elementary School, 1300 N. 34th Ave., 343-0410
Melrose Park Elementary Schools - ( Maywood – Broadview) Elementary Schools – Dist. 89 www.maywood89.org Main office-906 Walton St., Melrose Park, 450-2460
Schools
Grant Elementary, 1300 N. 34th Ave., 343-0410
Melrose Park Elementary, 1715 W. Lake St., 450-2042
Jane Adams Elementary, 910 W. Division St., 450-2023
Stevenson Elementary, 1630 N. 20th Ave., 450-2053
Scott Elementary School, 2250 Scott St. , 847-455-4818
Mannheim Junior High, 2600 Hyde Park Ave., 847-455-5020
Melrose Park High Schools (Bellwood-Broadview-Maywood) High Schools -District 209 www.pths209.org -Main Office -8601 Roosevelt Rd., Forest Park, 338-4100*
Schools-
Proviso East High School – 807 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, 344-7000
Loyola University School Based Health Center, 449-9522
Proviso Math & Science Academy – 8601 W. Roosevelt Rd. Forest Park, 338-4100*
Proviso West High School – 4701 Harrison St., Hillside, 449-6400
PAEC –Proviso Area Exceptional Children – School Dist 803- www.paec803.org
Main Office -PAEC Center, 1000 W. Van Buren St., Maywood, 450-2100
Schools-
PAEC Elementary, 1636 S. 10th Ave., Maywood, 338-3250
PAEC High School, 1636 S. 10th Ave., Maywood, 450-1515
Melrose Park Park Districts-
Westdale Park District – 3045 Sandra Ave. 847-455-6633
Memorial Park District- www.mem.org
Main office – 700 Speechley Blvd. Hillside, 547-3900
Veterans Park District – www.veteransparkdistrict.org
Main Office- Grant Park Recreation Center -44 W. Golfview Dr. Northlake, 343-5270
Parks and Recreation Centers-
Leoni Complex, 800 N. 17th Ave., 343-5270
Bataan Preschool Tot Park, 1220 N. 9th Ave., 681-6363
Bulger Park (Community & Tot Lot), 1601 Hirsch, 538-0101
Goudin Park & Water Slide, 2400 Scott St., Franklin Pk., 847-451-0399
Multi-Sports Complex, 1203 N. 24th Ave., 343-5151
18th Ave. Park, 135 N. 18th Ave.
Olsen Park, 2209 Broadway
Recreational activities for youth and adults include recreation center, softball diamonds, baseball diamonds, Ice skating rinks, skate board park, museum, outside volley ball court, water slide, splash fountain, football field, playgrounds, jogging/walking areas, gyms, outdoor wading pool, swimming pools, aerobic/exercise rooms, sauna and tanning, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, lagoons, picnic areas, football and soccer fields, and indoor and outdoor basketball courts. Pop Warner football and other organized/and supervised activity. Check website or call main office for locations and times.
Melrose Park Public Library - www.melroseparklibrary.org
801 N. 19th (Broadway) Ave., 343-3391 Internet access, free passport to adventure passes to local zoos and Chicago area museums. Hours of operation- M thru Thurs 9:A-9:P, Fridays 9:A-5:P, Saturdays 10:A-2:P
Village of Melrose Park –www.melrosepark.org - 1000 N. 25th Ave., 343-4000
Faith Based
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Youth Ministry Program – www.mtcarmelmp.com
1101 N. 23rd Ave., 344-0902
Contacts for Updates:
Maywood-
Janice Mitchell-Bolling, Manager
Maywood CeaseFire, 1100 S. 11th Ave., Maywood, IL 60153
Office: 708-450-8401
Fax: 708-450-8409
Email: info@maywoodceasefire.com
Melrose Park & Bellwood-
David Parsons, Chief Operating Office
West Cook YMCA
255 S. Marion St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Office: 708-383-5200
Fax: 708-383-0159
Email: dparsons@westcookymca.org
Broadview-
Katrina Thompson, Executive Director
Broadview Park District
Schroeder Park
2600 S. 13th Ave.
Broadview, IL 60155
Office: 708-343-5637
Fax: 708-681-0106
Email: ljones@broadviewparkdistrict.org
