LFC Extracurricular Program – l'Élémentaire by Lycée Français de Chicago

L’élémentaire Homework Help, Childcare, Ateliers and Camps for Grade 1 to Grade 5 Students

2019–2020

extra

Je joue, j’explore, j’apprends !

L’élémentaire Du CP au CM2 / Grades 1–5

Dear Students and Parents,

Chers élèves et parents,

We are happy to welcome your children to LFC extra, where

Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir vos enfants au sein de LFC extra,

students play, explore and learn while participating in a wide

où les élèves jouent, explorent et apprennent tout en participant

array of before- and after school programs. Our caring staff and

à un large éventail de programmes avant et après l’école. Notre

partner organizations provide a fun and nurturing environment

équipe et nos organisations partenaires accueillent nos plus

for young children. This catalog showcases the wide range of

jeunes élèves dans un cadre agréable et propice à l’enrichissement

activities offered to our students from Pre-K to K. Whether you are

personnel. Ce catalogue présente le large choix d’activités

looking for after-school childcare services, performing arts, crafts,

proposées aux élèves de maternelles. Que vous cherchiez une

technology, soccer, music lessons or language classes, you will find

solution de garde d’enfants après l’école, des cours de théâtre, des

it here.

activités manuelles ou technologiques, ou encore des programmes d’initiation à la musique, au football ou aux langues, vous trouverez

We encourage you to take full advantage of these many

votre bonheur dans ce catalogue.

opportunities. Jacques Fournier

Sarah Whalen

Director of Extracurricular Programs

Assistant to the Director of Extracurricular Programs

Nous vous invitons à tirer pleinement profit de cette offre variée. Jacques Fournier Sarah Whalen Directeur des programmes Assistante du directeur des extrascolaires programmes extrascolaires

Click here to go to the registration page

Cliquez ici pour aller à la page des inscriptions

Session 1 online registrations will open August 29, 2019 at

Ouverture des inscriptions pour la 1ère session le 29 aout 2019 à

12:30pm. Online registrations will close September 4, 2019.

12 h 30. Clôture des inscriptions le 4 septembre 2019.

Session 2 online registrations will open February 6, 2020 at

Ouverture des inscriptions pour la 2ème session le 6 février 2020

12:30pm. Online registrations will close February 12, 2020.

à 12 h 30. Clôture des inscriptions le 12 février 2020.

Understanding how our program is structured: Block 1

• To stay until 6:00pm, students must be registered for Block 1 and Block 2.

3:20 – 3:35pm: Recess and snacks

3:20 – 4:35pm

3:35 – 4:35pm: Choose from:

• Block 1 can be covered by Homework Help or any atelier that starts before 4:35pm.

• Homework Help • Any extracurricular class that starts before 4:35 pm

• Registration for Extended Stay starting after 4:35pm will cover Block 2. In that case, registration for a Block 1 activity is also needed.

Block 2

Extended Stay program

4:35–6:00pm

To learn more, click here

Session 1 Childcare Prices

Session 2 Childcare Prices

September 9, 2019 – February 12, 2020

February 24 – June 11, 2020

# DAYS OF USE PER WEEK

Morning Homework Help 3:00–4:35pm

$155

$310

$465

$620

$775

$325

$650

$975

$1,300

$1,625

4:35 to 4:45pm 4:45 to 6:00pm

Pick-up for all Evening 1 students $155

$310

$465

$620

$775

# DAYS OF USE PER WEEK

Morning Homework Help 3:00–4:35pm

$125

$250

$375

$500

$625

$265

$530

$795

$1,060

$1,325

4:35 to 4:45pm 4:45 to 6:00pm

Pick-up for all Evening 1 students $125

$250

$375

$500

$625

SESSION 1 DATES

SESSION 2 DATES

Mondays: September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14; November 4, 11, 18, 25; December 2, 9, 16; January 6, 13, 27; February 3, 10

Mondays: February 24; March 2, 9, 23, 30; April 6, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8

Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 29; November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 3, 10, 17; January 7, 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11

Tuesdays: February 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9

Wednesdays: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 30; November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18; January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12

Wednesdays: February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10

Thursdays: September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 31; November 7, 14, 21; December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6

Thursdays: February 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11

Fridays: September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18; November 1, 8, 15, 22; December 13; January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7

Fridays: February 28; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5

CATEGORY

CLASS NAME

TIME

SESSION

12 12

W E D N E S D AY ( C O N T I N U E D ) La Musique

Piano Studio

3:30–6:30pm

La Musique

Voice Studio

3:30–6:00pm

T H U R S D AY Les Arts

Young Drawer

3:35–4:35pm

Les Arts

Young Chefs

3:35–4:35pm

STEM

Chess Club

3:35–4:35pm

STEM

Green Explorers Club

3:35–4:35pm

Les Sports

Golf

5:00–7:00pm

Les Sports

Multi Sports

3:35–4:35pm

Les Sports

Soccer Academy — Grade 4 & 5 (Co-ed)

3:35–4:35pm

La Musique

Piano Studio

4:30–6:30pm

La Musique

Violin Studio

3:30–6:30pm

La Musique

Voice Studio

3:30–6:00pm

12 12 12

Les Arts

Petit Prov — Atelier d’improvisation

3:35–4:35pm

STEM

Intro to STEM w/ LEGO

3:35–5:00pm

STEM

STEM Challenge w/ LEGO

3:35–5:00pm

Les Sports

Aikido — Level 2

3:35–4:35pm

Les Sports

Basketball Academy

3:35–4:35pm

Les Sports

Rugby

3:30–5:00pm

Les Sports

Swimming

4:30–5:30pm

La Musique

Guitar Studio with Joe

3:30–6:00pm

La Musique

Piano Studio

4:30–6:30pm

12 12 12 12 12 12

F R I D AY

12 12 12 12 12

Full Year

12 12

S AT U R D AY Les Sports

Aikido — Levels 1 &2

2:00–3:00pm

Les Sports

Basketball Academy

Varies by season

Les Sports

K-1 Soccer Academy (Co-ed)

Varies by season

Les Sports

Soccer Academy — Grade 2 & 3 (Co-ed)

Varies by season

Les Sports

Soccer Academy — Grade 4 & 5 (Co-ed)

Varies by season

Les Sports

Tennis

11:00am–12:00pm

Rock Climbing

Varies by season

12 x

Full Year

S U N D AY Les Sports

Homework Help/Childcare

Before School Program with Afterschool Team DAYS

TIME

Monday–Friday

7:00–8:00am

with Afterschool Team

1 FEE 2 FEE $155

$125

GRADES

DAYS

TIME

FEE

GRADES

1 to 5

5-day pass

3:20–6:00pm

$155

1 to 5

10-day pass

3:20–6:00pm

$310

1 to 5

Our team welcomes students in a comfortable space where children can play, read or simply relax before the start of their school day. Note: Pricing for this program is per weekday for the full session.

Important Note on Homework Help/Childcare Pricing Before School Program, Personalized Homework Help Program, and Extended Day–Evening 2 are priced per weekday for the full session.

Flex-time

The perfect solution for families who need to use the program on a non-regular basis. 24 hour advance notice is requested. This option is limited in time and frequency. Families wanting to use the program on a regular-basis must setup proper registration online or with our office. Children using a flex-time pass join Study Hall in the cafeteria.

Homework Help/Childcare

Evening 1 – Personalized Homework Help Program

Evening 2 – Extended Day with Afterschool Team

with Lycée Teachers and Afterschool Team DAYS

TIME

1 FEE 2 FEE

GRADES

Monday–Friday

3:35–4:35pm

$325

1 to 5

$265

At 3:20pm, students exit classroom and meet for recess/ snacks. From 3:35 to 4:35pm, students do their homework with Lycée teachers. A ratio of one adult for 5 students is guaranteed. An assistant is added to classroom beyond 5 students. Students are divided per grade in various classrooms. Pick-up between 4:35 and 4:45pm on Wilson Avenue. Possibility to extend your day by registering your child until 6:00pm. Note: Pricing for this program is per weekday for the full session.

DAYS

TIME

Monday–Friday

4:35–6:00pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $155

$125

GRADES

1 to 5

Register for this program to extend your day until 6:00pm. Playground time, sports, board games, dance, and so much more. A place for homework available as well. Note: Pricing for this program is per weekday for the full session.

Les Arts

Petit Prov — Atelier d’improvisation with Miranda Rozas DAY

TIME

Friday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $335

$275

12 GRADES

2 to 5

In this introduction to Improv in French workshop, you will have the chance to learn to play, perform and develop your creativity in French. It is a great way to build up vocabulary and confidence. Through improv games, you will learn how to be more comfortable on stage and think on your feet! Fun times guaranteed!

Miranda Rozas is a passionate performer originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has joined our after school team in 2017. She is a member of the iO Theater Harold Team Slice and of the French speaking Improvisation group FrogProv. Miranda is an actress known for her roles in movies such as “My Friend at the House.” In her second year leading improvisation classes at LFC, she has also successfully run amazing improvisation summer camps at Lycée Français. Miranda is fun, and her students have noticed.

Les Arts

Indian Dance with Mandala South Asian Performing Arts DAY

TIME

Wednesday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $395

$295

GRADES

2 to 5

This program creates a new opportunity for our students to learn about a major world culture, its art forms and traditions. Dynamic movement, hand gestures and dramatic facial expressions bring Indian tales/fables and myths alive in this dance class. In a fun-filled and active environment, students learn to tell stories with their whole bodies while keeping rhythm with their feet. Mandala Arts brings imaginative dance programming to the globally-minded classroom, as envisioned by award-winning master teacher, Pranita Nayar.

Hip Hop/Breakdance

with Design Dance Studio DAY

TIME

Monday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $415

$300

NEW

Je Veux Apprendre: Musical Theater Grades 3-5 with Marie Erinkitola

GRADES

DAY

TIME

1 to 3

Tuesday

3:35–5:00pm

Through improvisation, choreography and strength building, students will learn the basics of both styles. Students will also learn vocabulary, and will be encouraged to create movements and phrases on their own. Dancers will improve upon rhythm, flexibility, and coordination through individual and group activities. All students should wear clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes in which they can move. This class concludes with a parent observation in the final week of class. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

FULL YEAR

$425

GRADES

3 to 5

Sing, Dance and Act in French. Following on the footsteps of the troupe of “T’es qui dis, t’es d’ou”, our Elementary musical theater troupe will perform this year “Je veux apprendre,” a play created again by Les Serruriers magiques that aims at promoting the respect of the Rights of the Child! Register your children for this program and watch them blossom, make friends and gain confidence in themselves. Auditions organized on the first Tuesday will help teachers cast the roles for this play. All registered students will have a role, and all will learn great songs sung by our chorus. Go to pages 26–27 to learn more. 11

Les Arts

Girl Power Yoga

with Mission Propelle DAY

TIME

Wednesday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $435

$325

with The Kids’ Table

GRADES

DAY

TIME

1 to 5

Thursday

3:35–4:35pm

Mission Propelle empowers girls in elementary school to discover who they are, what they believe, and how to advocate for themselves. We accomplish this through an after-school program that combines yoga, reading, and mentoring. In each one-hour class, girls develop mindfulness and self-confidence as they practice yoga. They learn how to solve problems by reading original storybooks starring Dottie Tov, a relatable and age-aligned female protagonist. Throughout class, girls learn to apply leadership skills in their everyday lives as they receive situation-based mentorship from trained instructors. All girls receive digital downloads of the original storybooks each week! New students receive a yoga mat. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

Young Chefs

1 FEE 2 FEE $595

$435

GRADES

1 to 5

This fun program is designed to promote healthy eating by teaching age-appropriate culinary skills, exposing kids to a variety of wholesome ingredients and encouraging good food choices. Students get to participate in every part of the process – from chopping, grating and rolling, to enjoying the fruits of their labor. With lots of smelling, touching and tasting along the way, even the pickiest students are tempted by their creations! Program offers hands-on cooking instruction, an experienced and fun teacher, all necessary ingredients and age-appropriate cooking utensils, and a take-home recipe of the day card. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

Les Arts

Young Drawer

with LFC Art Teacher Anne Seigenthaler DAY

TIME

Thursday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $415

$310

GRADES

1 to 5

Artists will explore and experience creative adventures with drawing techniques. You will use a variety of materials and formats to enable discovery of different ways of expression of ideas, emotions and state of mind. The class will help build self-confidence, focus and observation skills. Participation in a group show at the end of the session. Class is taught in French. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

Young Knitter

with Sister-Arts Studio DAY

TIME

Tuesday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $575

$395

GRADES

1 to 5

Sister-Arts Studio, Inc. invites you to join us for weekly knitting and fiber-art classes! Start with Loom Knitting then advance to Needle Knitting. Make a hat or cowl with a circular loom then…learn to knit with needles and make a scarf or a cute stuffed bunny. Each child will be provided the following materials for the class: Project bag, circular hat loom, knitting needles and 2–3 skeins of yarn (used for projects). All materials will be taken home at the end of the session. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

Young Potter

with LFC Art Teacher Anne Seigenthaler DAY

TIME

Monday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $430

$310

GRADES

1 to 5

Beginners and intermediate levels are welcome in this class. You will learn and improve your skills with different fundamental techniques of hand building (basic pinch pot, coil pot, slab construction, sculpting methods) and shape and assemble separate pieces together to make a final structure. Class taught in French. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2. 13

STEM

BITS

with Bitspace DAY

TIME

Tuesday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $530

$395

GRADES

1 to 5

Our BITS class is a next-generation shop class for budding young makers and creative problem solvers. Students participate in hands-on design and construction projects utilizing a combination of hand tools and small power tools to craft things from real materials. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

BYTES

with Bitspace DAY

TIME

Monday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $495

$365

GRADES

1 to 5

In our BYTES class, students will start out with a crash course in computer basics. From there, they will learn how to design virtual 3D worlds and create their own video games using the Unity 3D game development platform. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

STEM

Chess Club

with Chicago Chess Center DAY

TIME

Thursday

3:35â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $525

$390

GRADES

1 to 5

Chicago Chess Center offers fun classes that take the game of chess seriously. Their teachers are passionate and want your child to make progress. Based on an initial assessment, group levels will be established within the classroom, and students will move along those levels at their pace. To allow students to progress more quickly, instructors will recommend books and send students home with exercises. These exercises are not mandatory (no extra homework), but they certainly are an additional opportunity to learn and progress more quickly in the game. Students that show a strong interest for the game of chess will be offered opportunities to compete in tournaments organized by Chicago Chess Center.

STEM

Green Explorers Club

with Green Explorers DAY

TIME

Thursday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $570

$420

Intro to STEM with LEGO

GRADES

DAY

TIME

1 to 5

Friday

3:35–5:00pm

Each week your child will explore sustainability through hands-on activities that demonstrate the importance of taking care of our planet. Topics this session will include: weather, the water cycle, endangered species, mangrove forests, climate change, recycling, sustainable food, Chicago wildlife, and more. Each class is tailored to provide students with a growing curiosity about the environment so as they grow into future engineers, artists, doctors, farmers, clothing designers, presidents, or whatever they want to be, they will have the basic tools they need to incorporate sustainability practices into their initiatives.

with Play-Well TEKnologies

1 FEE 2 FEE $445

$365

GRADES

1 and 2

Ratchet up your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as Motorcycles, Castles, Airplanes, and Monorails. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

STEM Challenge with LEGO

with Play-Well TEKnologies DAY

TIME

Friday

3:35–5:00pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $445

$365

GRADES

3 to 5

Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as Belt-Drive Cars, Truss Bridges, Rail Racers, and Pneumatic Forklifts! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment.

STEM

Mad Science

with Mad Science DAY

TIME

Wednesday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $475

$350

More Fun with Robotics

GRADES

DAY

TIME

1 to 5

Tuesday

3:35–4:35pm

Session 1 : NASA and Sense-ational Science Mad Science brings you the excitement and wonder of space in the Academy of Future Space Explorers program, featuring exciting activities from the NASA Langley Center for Distance Learning. The unique programming includes building your own rockets, exploring space phenomena, learning about living in space and more! When you finish your space exploration, we will follow up with a different unique set of classes that cover a variety of topics everything from magnets, to optical illusions, the science of sound and more! Fun take home activities are included in each program so the learning and fun can continue at home.

with Robot City Workshop

1 FEE 2 FEE $595

$465

GRADES

1 to 3

Give your student a head start on coding and game building principles with Robot Coding Fun—and let their creativity run wild. In this program, the students will be working with some of the newest programmable STEM robots for children that will allow kids to learn through guided play in an exploratory and encouraging workshop environment. We emphasize pressure-free creativity, with a focus on discovery and fun. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

Session 2 : Secret Agent Lab / Science at Work Look out 007½ — the Mad Science spy academy is in session! Children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages! Young investigators will step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. They will explore forensic science in a hands-on look at crime scene investigation! Suspects, schematics, and sleuths… oh my! When they finish brushing up their forensic skills, we will then embark on an exploration of a variety of topics for the final weeks of the session. Become a test pilot as you experiment with paper airplane designs, explore the construction of Super Structures as you discover what makes buildings strong, learn the scientific secrets behind some of your favorite magic tricks, and much, much more!

Les Arts

Competitive Team sports for Elementary school students Amongst the large choice of sports programs proposed this year to Elementary school students, we are also proposing competitive team sports in basketball and soccer. Students registered in these programs will participate in an educational league with 3Point Athletics, and in interscholastic scrimmage games and practices with Youth Soccer International. Participation in these programs will allow us to increase practice time and give our future Flames players an opportunity to start competing at an earlier age. All games will take place on Saturdays away from the Lycée. Fall and Spring Soccer games and practice will take place at Hawthorne and Alcott Elementary Schools. Advanced students will be invited to join the Elite Program. Basketball League games will take place during the winter season at Menomonee Club. All Saturday practices outside of the league period will take place at LFC. Go Mini-Flames, Go Flames!

ACADEMY

K–1 Soccer Academy (Co-ed)

with Youth Soccer International DAY

TIME

Saturday

See below

1 FEE

2 FEE

GRADES

$325

$285

K and 1

A great introduction to soccer, this class teaches skill building such as dribbling, passing and shooting in a team format. Kids will learn to play together and have a blast doing it! Appropriate for players of beginner skill level. Your child will learn to love the beautiful game while making steady progress! FALL / WINTER — SESSION 1

Saturday Scrimmage & Practice (9:00–10:00am) at Hawthorne Elementary

September 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19

Saturday Practice (10:30–11:30am) at Lycée Français de Chicago

November 9, 23 December 7, 14 January 11, 25 February 1, 8

WINTER / SPRING — SESSION 2

Saturday Scrimmage & Practice (10:30–11:30am) at Lycée Français de Chicago

February 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28

Saturday League (8:30–9:30am) at Hawthorne Elementary 3319 N Clifton Ave Chicago, IL 60657

April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 30 June 6

Les Sports ACADEMY

ACADEMY

Mini-Flames Soccer Academy — Grade 2 & 3 (Co-ed)

with Youth Soccer International DAY

TIME

Tues & Sat

See below

Mini-Flames Soccer Academy — Grade 4 & 5 (Co-ed)

with Youth Soccer International

1 FEE

2 FEE

$655

$495

GRADES

DAY

TIME

2 to 3

Thur & Sat

See below

This program offers a fun learning experience for children who wish to work on their technical skills. Practices will run twice per week with Saturday’s outdoor practices during the Fall and Spring seasons. The more skilled players may eventually be offered the option to join Youth Soccer International Team. Your child will learn to love the beautiful game while making steady progress!

FALL / WINTER — SESSION 1

1 FEE

2 FEE

$635

$495

GRADES

4 to 5

FALL / WINTER — SESSION 1

Tuesday Practice (3:35–4:35pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10 , 17 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11

Thursday Practice (3:35–4:35pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 31 November 7, 14, 21 December 5, 12, 19 January 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6

Saturday League (9:30–11:00am) at Hawthorne Elementary

September 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19

Saturday League (9:30–11:00am) at Hawthorne Elementary

September 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19

Saturday Practice (11:30am–12:30pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

November 9, 23 December 7, 14 January 11, 25 February 1, 8

Saturday Practice (12:30–1:30pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

November 9, 23 December 7, 14 January 11, 25 February 1, 8

WINTER / SPRING — SESSION 2

Tuesday Practice (3:35–4:35pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

February 25 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9

Thursday Practice (3:35–4:35pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

February 27 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11

Saturday Practice (11:30am–12:30pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

February 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28

Saturday Practice (12:30–1:30pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

February 29 March 7, 14, 21, 28

Saturday League (9:30–11:00am) at Alcott Elementary 2625 N Orchard St Chicago, IL 60614

April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 30 June 6

Saturday League (9:30–11:00am) at Hawthorne Elementary 3319 N Clifton Ave Chicago, IL 60657

April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 30 June 6

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LEAGUE

Mini-Flames Basketball Academy (Co-Ed) with 3Point Athletics DAY

TIME

Friday

3:35-4:35pm

Saturday

See details

1 FEE

2 FEE

$395

$310

add on

$180

$95

12 GRADES

1 to 5

Students enrolled in this program benefit from advanced skill-building training sessions taught by professional coaches. Participating in this program is a great way for our students to get ready to compete with the Lycée Flames starting in 6th grade. Add-on enrollment fees for Saturday are intentionally priced at an affordable rate to encourage enrollment in the full program. Session 2 Saturday practice begins on April 4, once the league games end. Saturday League games are played at Menomonee Club’s Drucker Center: 1535 N Dayton, Chicago, IL 60642 Students registered in Session 2 only cannot attend the Saturday league games that take place at Menomonee Club. These games are reserved for students who have registered for the league during Session 1 and have been participating in games since December.

FALL / WINTER — SESSION 1

Friday Practice (3:35–4:35pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18 November 1, 8, 15, 22 December 13 January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7

Saturday Practice (11:30am–12:30pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

September 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12

Saturday League (Time TBD) at Menomonee Club 1535 N Dayton Chicago, IL 60642

December 14 January 11, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14

WINTER / SPRING — SESSION 2

Friday Practice (3:35–4:35pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

February 28 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5

Saturday Practice (11:30am–12:30pm) at Lycée Français de Chicago

April 4 May 2, 9, 16, 30 June 6

Les Sports

Mini-Flames Golf

with Joseph Leblanc DAY

TIME

Monday

4:00–5:00pm

Tuesday

5:00–6:00pm

Thursday (at least 4 game days)

5:15–7:30pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $380

$420

GRADES

2 to 5

Coached by Lycée PE teacher Joseph Leblanc and organized in partnership with The First Tee Greater Chicago, this program offers instructional classes on Mondays and Tuesdays, and competition on certain Thursdays. Program is designed to provide instruction for golfers of any skill level ranging from beginner to advanced. Parents must arrange for transportation, and equipment is not provided. Cost of a Jr Starter set in stores is about $130. With registration, students will receive a LFC Golf Team uniform. Monday classes take place at Robert A. Black golf course between 4pm and 5pm; in case of rain, students will follow an indoor class on golf rules and etiquette at Lycée Français between 3:45pm and 4:45pm. Tuesday classes take place at Diversey driving range between 5pm and 6pm. Drive is covered and classes will be held in case of rain. 5 to 6 competition days will be held on Thursdays. Spring season dates are March 30 – June 11. Contact afterschool@lyceechicago.org to register for homework help before and/or after this time period at a prorated rate. Regarding equipment, please speak with Joseph Leblanc about a Fitting Guide, should you want to replace your child’s clubs. If you need to buy some you can go online to uskidsgolf.com and you will receive a 5% discount AND a free shipping (between $30-80 discount). In addition, the team will receive 10% of all your purchased as credit for the team. Use coupon code: USK13262

Les Sports

Aikido – Level 1 and Level 2

with Igor Tadic LEVEL

1 FEE 2 FEE

DAY

TIME

Tuesday +

3:35–4:35pm

Saturday

2:00-3:00pm

$625

$475

1 to 4

Friday +

3:35–4:35pm $525

$440

1 to 4

Saturday

2:00-3:00pm

GRADES

Aikido Self Defense is a discipline which allows young practitioners to learn how to defend themselves from any type of physical attack and to develop strength, self-discipline, and healthy habits! Aikido also consists of turning movements that redirect momentum of an attack. Join Igor Tadic, an Aikido Self Defense instructor with Black Belt Second Dan. He has practiced Martial Arts for 18 years, and has been working as an instructor for 4 years. He has experience working with young practitioners, as well as working with security agencies and police forces. Registration includes a traditional Aikido Ji uniform. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2. Coach Igor recommends that returning students who have followed the program last year register for Level 2 class.

Cross Country/Track & Field

with Coach Lauren McDonnell DAY

TIME

FEE

GRADE

Monday+ Wednesday

4:35–6:30pm

$195

We are offering cross country in the fall and track & field in the spring. Our team will be participating in track meets against the best schools in Chicago. Students will have the opportunity to develop their athletic skills in a variety of ways, including cross country, sprint and relay, and hurdles. Our Head Coach Lauren McDonnell is building a really strong program based on each athlete’s skills, needs, and wishes. Elementary school students registering in this program must also register for homework help or for an atelier running until 4:35pm. Cross Country Dates: September 9 – October 16 Track & Field Dates: March 18 – June 3

Les Sports

Multi Sports

with Igor Tadic DAY

TIME

Thursday

3:35–4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $435

$325

GRADES

1 to 3

A development program that uses a variety of fun games to engage students while exposing them to a variety of different sports. The goal is to build fitness, muscle coordination, and sports fundamentals while creating a love of athletics. Coach Tadic offers a structured curriculum based on a professional approach of sports, an engaging teaching style, and fun-filled indoor or outdoor activities. Our students love it! Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

NEW

Rugby

with Coach Andy Rose

DAY

TIME

Wednesday

6:00–7:00pm

Friday

3:30–5:00pm

1 FEE $150

GRADES

5 to 8

To celebrate our new turf field, we decided to start a Rugby program in cooperation with the Lions Rugby Club of Chicago. A Flames Rugby team will be traveling to Tokyo, Japan in October to participate in the Lycée Français Rugby World Cup! Our team will practice this fall and will play some games next spring. Coach Andy Rose, a professional player from England and Zimbabwe will be the head coach of our team. Rugby teaches the best sport values that the LFC is providing to our students: respect, team spirit, fighting spirit, responsibility and joy of playing will be the key of our program.

Les Sports

Rock Climbing with Lakeview Athletic Club/Lincoln Park Athletic Club

SEASON

DAY

TIME

FEE

GRADES

Fall Sept 15 - Oct 14

Sunday

5:00–7:00pm

$140

3 to 5

Winter Nov 4 – Feb 10*

Sunday

5:00–7:00pm

$190

3 to 5

Spring March 1 – June 9

Sunday

5:00–7:00pm

$190

3 to 5

* Except: November 25; December 23, 30; January 6, 20

Rock climbing is a sport that originated in the French mountains and has really grown in the USA over the past few decades. The motor and concentration skills involved will be major assets for our future climbers. We will have several specialized coaches in charge of our program, which starts in early September. Please note that transportation between the school and the club is not provided. This program will take place on Sundays and is a great addition to a weekly sport. Our climbers will have the possibility to climb on the outdoor wall in fall and spring when weather allows it.

Swimming

FULL YEAR

with Heidi Kafka at Lincoln Square Athletic Club DAY

TIME

FEE

GRADES

Wednesday & Friday

4:30–5:30pm

$1,050

4 and 5

Our new campus gives us access to a great private pool with professional coaches. The bi-weekly 1-hour lessons allow all our students (beginners or experienced) to improve throughout the year. Students will leave the Lycée at 4:00pm and walk to Lincoln Square Athletic Club under adult supervision. Parents should pick up students from the club at 5:30pm. Swimming seasons runs from September 11, 2019 through June 5, 2020. Fee is for the full year.

Tennis

FULL YEAR

with Coach Danai Samurivo DAY

TIME

FEE

GRADES

Saturday

11:00am–12:00pm

$650*

3 to 5

Our tennis lessons welcome students of all levels. In order to improve the quality of the program, we will now have only indoor tennis classes all year long for students in primary and secondary schools. We provide our athletes with an intensive program all year long that includes two practices per week as well as tournaments in the spring. Practice takes place at McFetridge Sports Center. Tennis season runs from September 14, 2019 through June 6, 2020. Fee is for the full year. Prorated registration available.

Les Langues

Mandarin Chinese Level 1 and Level 2 with ChinaFriends Teacher Zhaoyi Liu DAY

TIME

Monday

3:35â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:35pm

1 FEE 2 FEE $665

$490

12 GRADES

1 to 5

Activity-based curriculum enables students to acquire practical communication skills, develop competence and confidence, and experience the joy of learning a beautiful and useful language. Children apply quickly what they learn in real-life situations and start communicating in Chinese right away. Besides speaking, we will introduce Pinyin (Chinese pronunciation), stoke orders and characters. Students will be able to read by the end the session. Placement in the appropriate level will be determined by the teacher. Content is different in Session 1 and Session 2.

La Musique

Je Veux Apprendre For grades 3-5, Tuesdays from 3:35â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:00pm, all year

La Musique

Enrollment Closed — Join us next year for more adventures!

CHOIR/VOICE TEACHER

Marie Erinkitola

Marie Erinkitola has been working as a music teacher at the Lycée since 2003. She has a passion for music education

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and is loved by her students. Marie was instrumental to last year’s success of our first play with this age group, and she is excited to be directing this new play and give our students

NEW

Je Veux Apprendre: Musical Theater Grades 3–5

FULL YEAR

another opportunity to showcase their artistic talents.

with Marie Erinkitola DAY

TIME

Tuesday

3:35–5:00pm

FULL YEAR

$425

GRADES

3 to 5

ACTING AND CHOREOGRAPHY TEACHER

Margaux Lantelme

Margaux Lantelme is an actor, director, and creative artist in her first year with LFC. She received her formal theatre training at universities in both America and France, and is currently a conservatory student at Second City. Margaux has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and she is excited to share her passion with these budding young artists as they discover the magic of theatre!

La Musique

Guitar Studio with Joe

with Joe Goodkin

with Julie Degrandpre

1 FEE 2 FEE

DAYS

TIME

Monday

3:30–6:00pm

$740

$535

1 to 12

Friday

3:30–6:00pm

$660

$535

1 to 12

GRADES

30 mn private lessons. Drawing on his Bachelor’s Degree in the Classics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, his extensive experience teaching private music lessons, and his years of writing and performing original rock and acoustic music, Joe will help your child learn how to play and enjoy guitar.

Guitar Studio with Matt

with Matt McGuire

1 FEE 2 FEE

DAYS

TIME

Tuesday

3:30–6:00pm

$820

$575

1 to 12

Wednesday

3:30–6:00pm

$780

$575

1 to 12

GRADES

30 mn private lessons. Let the good times roll! From basic note reading to strumming folk and rock songs, you’ll learn how to make music on the world’s most popular and coolest instrument with Guitar instructor and performer Matt Mc Guire. Laureate of a master’s degree from Northwestern School of Music, Matt has solid credentials in classical guitar but also plays and teaches rock and jazz professionally.

Piano Studio

1 FEE 2 FEE

DAYS

TIME

Monday

3:30–6:30pm

$740

$535

1 to 12

Tuesday

3:30–6:30pm

$820

$575

1 to 12

Wednesday

3:30–6:30pm

$780

$575

1 to 12

Thursday

4:30–6:30pm

$780

$575

1 to 12

Friday

4:30–6:30pm

$660

$535

1 to 12

GRADES

30 mn private lessons. Pianist and vocalist Julie Degrandpre holds a BA in Music Performance from Laval University, Quebec. After touring the world with Cirque du Soleil for more than 3 years as a general stage manager and back-up singer, Julie is now sharing her passion for music with kids of all ages. A native French Speaker, Julie has played piano for more than 30 years. Her enthusiasm is contagious! Lessons taught in French.

Important Note on Music Lesson Pricing Prices for Music lessons vary for each day of the week, based on the number of classes taught.

La Musique

Violin Studio

with Rebecca Wilcox DAYS

TIME

1 FEE 2 FEE

GRADES

Monday

3:30–6:30pm

$1,035

$780

1 to 12

Thursday

3:30–6:30pm

$1,095

$840

1 to 12

45 minute private instruction. Rebecca received a Bachelor of Music in violin performance from Oberlin Conservatory in 2006 where she studied under Kyung Sun Lee and Milan Vitek. Rebecca plays regularly with New Millenium Orchestra and is the principal violist with Northbrook Symphony Orchestra. She is an avid chamber musician and an active faculty member at First Conservatory in LaGrange, IL. She brings years of experience as a teacher to the Lycée music program. Students registered in this program may also be able to join the 45 minutes violin ensemble class taught once a week (on Mondays) at LFC by Rebecca Wilcox. Cost for this program is an additional $445 for session 1 and $375 for session 2. Please contact Rebecca for more information.

Voice Studio

with Elaine Lemieux

1 FEE 2 FEE

DAYS

TIME

Monday

3:30–6:00pm

$740

$535

1 to 12

Wednesday

3:30–6:00pm

$780

$575

1 to 12

Thursday

3:30–6:00pm

$780

$575

1 to 12

GRADES

Weekly classes cover Posture, Breath Support, Natural Voice Production, How to Extend Your Vocal Range, How to Express Yourself Musically, Interpretation, Music Theory, Solfege/Note reading. As a teacher, Elaine will help children discover the natural beauty of their own voice and find the uniqueness of their personal style. Lessons taught in French.

WINTER CAMP

Magical Worlds A wickedly fun and creative camp

Dates:

February 17–21, 2020

Hours: 8:45am–3:20pm Before camp starts at 8:00am After camp until 5:30pm Public:

Grades 1 to 5, divided in age groups

SAVE THE DATE Spring Camps Week 1: April 13–17, 2020 Week 2: April 20–24, 2020

Location: Lycée Français de Chicago Cost:

$75 per day After Camp: $15 per day Before Camp: Free

Be on the lookout for more information in the LFC Newsletters throughout the school year.

Fall/Winter 2019–2020: September 9 through February 12 Spring 2020: February 24 through June 11 Automne/Hiver 2019–2020 : du 9 septembre au 12 février Printemps 2020 : du 24 février au 11 juin 32