Since the Midtown Center for boys and the Metro Achievement Center for girls opened their doors in 1965 and 1985, respectively, nearly 22,000 students have experienced the “Midtown Way” and benefited in innumerable ways from more than 14.5 million hours of academic tutoring and virtue development.
Join the Midtown Educational Foundation Auxiliary Board on Friday, May 17th for the 7th Annual Soiree at Architectural Artifacts from 7pm-11pm
Dates: June 24-August 2, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm; Mon. - Fri.
Cost: $275 for the full 6 week program - Generous Financial Aid Available
Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm; Mon. - Fri.
Cost: $275 for the full 6 week program
*Financial aid available for those who qualify.
Transition to High School for Rising 9th Graders
Students may choose one of the following 10-day modules:
June 19-July2: Architecture (emphasizing science)
July 8-July 19: Business (emphasizing Math)
July 22-August 2: Law & Social Justice (emphasizing Language Arts)
Time: 9:30 am- 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)
Cost: $150 — Generous financial aid avilable
Engineering, Entreprenuership, Visual Media, Law, or Architecture
For entering 10th-12th grades
Dates: June 20 - August 3, 2018
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm; Mon. - Fri.
Cost: This is a paid position; an additional application will be required.
Eligible candidates must at least be an incoming high school senior.
Dates: June 19 - August 2, 2019
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: This is a paid internship position. Students will receive a stipend.
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Dates: PICK ONE - Session I: June 24 - July 12, 2019 OR Session II: July 15 - August 2, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:15pm; Mon.-Fri.
Cost: $150 for the three week session
*Financial aid available for those who qualify.
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Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm; Mon. - Fri.
Cost: $275 for the full 6 week program
*Financial aid available for those who qualify.
Participate in 2 or 3 of these programs and receive a discount!
Service Week
Chicago community volunteering
Dates: June 24 - June 28, 2019
Time: 10:00 - 3:00pm; Mon. - Fri.
Cost: $75 — Financial aid available for those who qualify.
RISE: Leadership Development and Career Exploration
Discover and develop your talents while learning about different career paths through discussions, meetings with local professionals, and company visits.
Date: Choose ONE Session: July 1 - July 12 OR July 15 - July 26
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon - Fri.
Cost: $100 — Financial aid available for those who qualify.
College Readiness
Explore local colleges, learn how to pay for college, and sharpen your skills to succeed in college.
Date: Choose ONE session: July 1 - July 12 OR July 15 - July 26
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mon- Fri.
Cost: $100 — Financial aid available for those who qualify.
Engineering, Entrepreneurship or Hospitality Paid Summer Internship
For entering 10th-12th grades
Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm; Mon. - Fri.
Cost: This is a paid learning experience upon fulfillment of all requirements. An additional application & interview will be required.
Apply now!
Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. MEF operates through its Metro Achievement Center for girls and Midtown Center for boys in grades 4 – 12. Programs focus on Hispanic and African American youth, offering after-school and summertime growth opportunities that help students of average academic ability to achieve above-average results.
NBC5 Chicago featured Midtown and Metro students and alumni on a recent news segment, where they discussed the impact of the programs.