The GEAR-UP/Illinois Steps AHEAD Program, funded by Illinois Department
of Human Services, Division of Community Health and Prevention, offers educational services and constructive activities during after school hours for youth between 12 and 15 years of age.  The key program components address improving academic performance; educational support for the Mathematics, Science, and Reading content areas; life and decision-making skills; increasing parental involvement; and providing recreational, cultural, and artistic activities supporting the vital academic content areas.  Other related activities college and career goals planning, tutoring, and leadership development.

For additional information, please contact
youth.services@pilsenwellnesscenter.org