Study Buddies is a free academic-support program designed for children in grades 1-8. A small group of children is paired with a Study Buddy, who is a generous volunteer student from a local high school or an adult from the community. In addition to providing homework help, the program also focuses on relationship building and mentorship. Normally, a volunteer group will prepare and serve a dinner to the children beforehand.
This school year, the program is being moved to a virtual platform to ensure the safety of the children, their families, staff and volunteers. The virtual groups meet twice a week on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 6:30-7:30PM.
Study Buddies 2020/2021 Program
Session 1: September 30 – December 9, 2020
Session 2: January 25 – May 12, 2021
Monday & Wednesday
6:30 – 7:30pm
Want to make a difference?
Become a tutor. Tutors make great role models!
Tutor responsibilities include:
> Support assigned student(s) with homework and academic support
> Be a positive role model
> Commit to one evening a week for a full semester or school year
> Be an ambassador for Youth Services and its mission
Are you interested in having your child be tutored?
Please contact Alison Frye at 847-724-2620.
“It is very satisfying to me when I can help one of our students understand and master a concept with which they were having difficulty. Last year, I was very proud when a former 8th grade student that I worked with several years ago, now attending Oakton Community College, asked me if she could become a Study Buddy volunteer.” -Larry Roubitchek, Study Buddies Volunteer