Youth Commission
Wayne Porod, Executive Director
Cicero Youth Commission
4949 West Cermak Road
Cicero, IL 60804
(p) 708-652-3896
Established in 1993, the five time Governor's Home Town Award Winning Cicero Youth Commission continues to offer quality programs for the youth of Cicero. It is designed with the mission of providing educational and recreational opportunities for youth focusing on total family involvement when possible. Activities are offered after school and on weekends.
The CYC has partnered with Cicero Schools, Businesses, Park Districts, Youth Agencies, Police and Fire Departments, and Cicero Town Government. CYC offerings include After School and Summer activities, Cicero Safety Town, Adopt a Block, Town wide Spelling Bees, College Scholarships, Christmas, Easter, Halloween Haunted House Programs, Academic Honors Breakfast with the President, Family Movie Nights in the Park, Junior High Dance Parties, and more!
The CYC will continue to preserve the past, respect the present, as we plan for the future for the children of our community.
Cicero Safety Town
Cicero Safety Town features miniature replicas of portions of a town with streets, sidewalks, buildings, a railroad crossing and more. The program introduces safety awareness and preventive procedures on various topics to first grade students in Cicero.
Character Education
Character Counts is conducted in several District 99 schools. This program focuses on six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
After School and Summer Programs
After School and Summer Programs are offered from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on school days and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the summer at different locations in town. Homework, arts & crafts, cooking, games, movie viewing, swimming and more.
For more information, please call 708-863-9078.
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