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Language Enrichment Camp
Program for children with delayed or atypical language development

Summer 2007 Information Below

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About the
Language Enrichment Camp
 Summer 2005


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Classes for atypically developing children

Contact us at:

PO Box 76
Glenview, IL 60025-0076

3633 West Lake Ave # 102
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: 847.724-7600
Fax: 847.724-7693

Evening sessions are from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for ages 4:0 to 5:11. Morning sessions are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for ages 2:0 to 3:11.

Parents are encouraged to enroll their children in this “Language Enrichment Program.”

This program is led by a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Children will participate in arts and crafts, finger plays and songs, and gross motor activities, as well as sensory experiences to ensure a fun and exciting play time. The language enrichment program will consist of activities that promote the following:

  • Socialization with peers
  • Turn taking and sharing
  • Communication skills
  • Cognitive development
  • Literacy development

The program will be held two days a week. There are two four week sessions are available:

  • Tues, June 20 to Thurs, July 13
  • Tues, July 18 – Thurs, August 10
  • Mon, June 19 – Wed, July 12
  • Mon, July 17 – Wed, August 9

Tuesday and Thursday classes go from 9 am to 11 am for children ages 2 to 3.11. Monday and Wednesday classes go from 9 am to 11 am for children ages 4 to 5.11.

Maximum eight children per class with two speech therapists in session.

Schedule of Activities

  • 8:55 am – 9:10 am
    Kids arrive
  • 9:10 pm – 9:20 am
    Circle time
    • Welcome song
    • Group Game
  • 9:20 am – 9:40 am
    Outdoor Play
    Allows for gross motor movement as well as provides time for socialization and language enrichment
  • 9:40 am – 10:00 am
  • Literacy
    Encourages language and cognitive development
    • Book paired with an activity
  • 10:00 am – 10:15 am
    Snack
  • 10:15 am – 10:30 am
    Arts and Crafts
    Fine motor development is addressed as well as language enrichment.
  • 10:30 am – 11:00 am
    Free Play
    • Supervised play at various stations around the room that provide age appropriate activities and materials
    • Encourages socialization, language enrichment, cognitive development, and development of age-appropriate play skills

Fee Schedule:

The four week class meets two times a week for $400 and the eight week class meets two times a week for $800.

All payments must be received at the latest five business days prior to the start date. Cancellation fee in the amount of $100.00 if the cancellation is received at least five days prior to the start date. No refunds will be given if cancellation is received less than five days prior to the start date.

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