4th-6th Grade

Walgreens One-on-One Program 

Students and tutors paired up for weekly one-on-one tutoring. Character development as well as fine arts classes are included. Join us for academic enrichment, fun and the chance to make new friends!

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7th-8th Grade

Midtown Achievement Program

Combining fun and challenging academic classes, competitive sports, mentoring from excellent male role models, and character development.  The Midtown Achievement Program has prepared thousands of students for college preparatory high schools since 1965.

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9th-12th Grade

College Orientation Program

The College Orientation Program is designed to support and advance young men in high school who desire to succeed in college and beyond.  The program guides and motivates students through the college matching and acceptance process with character development, academic enrichment, career and professional exploration, college readiness activities, individual advising, summer apprenticeships, and internships.  The participation of students’ parents, through attendance at seminars, presentations and advising meetings, is a fundamental expectation of the program.

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Parenting

Parenting Program

The Midtown Parenting Program is a resourceful tool for you, the Midtown families. Its aim is to enrich you as parents, so that you become better primary educators of your children.

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"Your programs target the concerns of our young people and prepare them for high school and beyond."

-Mayor Richard M. Daley

Rated #1 in Mentoring

Voted Most Exemplary Youth Mentoring Program in the City of Chicago by The Chicago Bar Foundation in 2006!

Midtown Center for boys

Midtown is a supplementary education program which promotes the personal and educational development of Chicago inner-city boys from 4th - 12th grades with the collaboration of parents, teachers and volunteers. Midtown programs empower academically middle-range inner-city boys to develop into upright, college-educated men who serve family and community. Our generous sponsors make our high-quality programs affordable, especially for low-income families. You are welcome here at Midtown!

Volunteer

Our volunteers are Chicago area students and businessmen. 

Over 150 men dedicate their time once a week to share their talents with Midtown’s inner city boys. While most volunteers serve as tutors and mentors, others help as fine arts teachers, career speakers and field trip chaperones.

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Keys to Effective Mentoring

“It is Better To Build Children than to Repair Men”

Mentors help our students become better members of their families, better friends, and better citizens. YOUR efforts are multiplied through students as they develop a spirit of service to others. 

The Key to Effective Mentoring is to take a professional approach. This is a job of great responsibility and importance. You can help your student in academics, character development, and spirit of service.

Do you want to effectively mentor your student? Follow these steps...
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