Explore fun and educational courses that are designed to engage during the long summer months.
Explore fun and educational courses that are designed to engage during the long summer months.
For fun - for learning... courses at The House flex to fit your summer plans.
Most courses are FREE to Members of The House.
Non-member course fees start at just $25.
(Test prep course fees vary by subject.)
MAKE THE MOST OF SUMMER...
Register now for the Riley Baker College Essay Writing Workshop
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7th
10AM to 12PM
Riley Baker is THE premier educational consulting company in Chicago, and this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Learning how to tell your story is an important part of the college application process.
In our workshop, students will…
Play theater games and act in simple improvised scenes while you learn the fundamentals of improvisation on stage. Learn the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improvisational acting.
Be ready to have a lot of fun and laugh your head off, while also acquiring skills to help you be more confident and effective at communicating, public speaking, and thinking on your feet.
Thursday June 27th
Thursdays in July: 11th, 18th, 25th
3 - 5 PM
FREE TO HOUSE MEMBERS
$50 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Calligraphy adds creative flair to decorations, art projects, signs, and more. Students will learn how to create eye-catching designs using simple lettering techniques, with the goal of creating a homemade card, note, or wall art. Learn how to create different effects and write in fun lettering that doesn’t take too much practice.
Tuesday June 25th
Tuesday July 16th
1 - 3 PM
FREE TO HOUSE MEMBERS
$50 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Learn how to draw all kinds of anime and manga characters, both pre-existing and from your own imagination. Students will understand the proportions of the human body in order to render characters that seem alive. Use pencils and colors to create close-ups and full-body illustrations. Create comic strips, either on your own or with friends. KAPOW!
Tuesday July 9th
Tuesday July 23rd
1 - 4 pm
FREE TO HOUSE MEMBERS
$50 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Henna has evolved over the ages, but it is essentially an decorative temporary tattoo, that temporarily stains skin using paste made from henna leaves and other ingredients.
Jeevana Pakanati has been practicing the art form of henna from a young age. Although not an expert, Jeevana has been honing this skill for a long time, and is more than willing to teach about it to all who are interested.
Wednesday July 24th
2 to 4 pm
FREE TO HOUSE MEMBERS
$50 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Contact The House and tell us what course your child would like us to build for them. Let's share in your student's dreams and build a summer of wonder together!
The House offers FREE ACT DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS every Saturday morning. We would be pleased to open our doors to your student to give them the proctored ACT experience.
Included with the course is a FREE 6-page diagnostic exam report!
Contact The House today for more information or to book a session for your student.
Rising 11-12th graders
Beat the summer heat and get a head start on the college preparation process. This intensive, two-week boot camp provides students with the tools they need to succeed on the ACT exam.
Familiarity of the ACT’s architecture and mastery of essential skills and time-saving strategies will leave students feeling less anxious and more empowered leading into the July ACT.
Standardized tests are a critical component of the college application process, and hundreds of students around Chicago have dramatically improved their scores at The House.
$1275 for Non-Members ($1200 Course Fee + $75 Materials Fee)
$1085 for Members ($1010 Course Fee + $75 Materials Fee)
June 27th to July 12th*
10am - 12:30 pm**
*No class on July 4th or 5th
**July 3rd and July 11th are diagnostic testing days and will go until 1pm for standard time students; extended time diagnostics will be arranged as needed based on demand.
Teacher: Steve Witchley
Rising 8-10th graders (or anyone planning to take Geometry next year!)
Geometry is truly all around us—so why does formal geometry often feel so detached from real life?
The House’s Geometry Jumpstart program links basic math principles to real world examples and allows students to make connections on their own. Interactive, hands-on activities will foster a deeper understanding of shapes, angles, and graphs and give your child confidence for the year ahead.
$300 for Non-Members ($275 Course Fee + $25 Materials Fee)
$255 for Members ($230 Course Fee + $25 Materials Fee)
Monday July 29th - Friday August 2nd, 2019
1 - 3pm
Teacher: Elizabeth Rossiter
Rising 7-9th graders (or anyone planning to take Algebra 1 next year!)
Designed to cover the fundamentals of algebra, this workshop will give your child the tools he or she needs to succeed in math class. The House’s Algebra Jumpstart utilizes a blend of dynamic activities, real world applications, and guided practice to teach students skills—from decoding complex word problems to mastering calculator shortcuts with ease. Your child will understand algebraic concepts on a deeper level and feel well-prepared for the coming school year.
$300 for Non-Members ($275 Course Fee + $25 Materials Fee)
$255 for Members ($230 Course Fee + $25 Materials Fee)
Monday August 5th to Friday August 9th, 2019
1 -3pm
Teacher: Elizabeth Rossiter
Rising 11-12th graders
Beat the summer heat and get a head start on the college preparation process. This intensive, two-week boot camp provides students with the tools they need to succeed on the ACT exam.
Familiarity of the ACT’s architecture and mastery of essential skills and time-saving strategies will leave students feeling less anxious and more empowered leading into the September ACT.
Standardized tests are a critical component of the college application process, and hundreds of students around Chicago have dramatically improved their scores at The House.
$1275 for Non-Members ($1200 Course Fee + $75 Materials Fee)
$1085 for Members ($1010 Course Fee + $75 Materials Fee)
Weekdays August 5-16, 2019
1-3:30pm*
*August 9th and August 15th are diagnostic testing days and will go until 4pm for standard time students; extended time diagnostics will be arranged as needed based on demand.
Teacher: Steve Witchley
Rising 9th graders
The transition to high school should be an exciting time, but it can be scary and stressful for parents and kids.
This workshop utilizes the summer to prepare students for their next step by demonstrating the most effective tools for organization and time management.
While students will be introduced to a variety of extremely useful resources, a small class size provides each child the opportunity to develop a method that works best for his or her own individual learning style.
Students can go into the school year feeling relaxed and in control.
$300 for Non-Members ($275 Course Fee + $25 Materials Fee)
$255 for Members ($230 Course Fee + $25 Materials Fee)
August 12-16, 2019
10am-12pm
Teacher: Mary Sullivan
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