HomeWork & CircusWork (HWCW) is a FREE after-school tutoring and circus arts program that focuses on teamwork, learning about consent, building resilience, and growing confidence within a safe space for all students. At HWCW, CircEsteem employs tutors who will support your student’s academic development by assisting them with homework and offering additional educational enrichment activities.
Once homework is completed, students will spend the remaining time with our professional Teaching Artists. During this session, students focus on personal development through playing group games and learning social circus activities, including juggling, tight wire walking, acrobatics, stilt walking, hula hooping, plate spinning, jump roping, spinning diabolo, clowning, and more!
Ages: 8 - 16 years old
Start: September 8, 2025
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3pm - 5:30pm
Location: CircEsteem Headquarters, 4730 N. Sheridan
Price: Free
During each session, CircEsteem provides healthy snacks, donated by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Van transportation is available within select service area.
Email cj@circesteem.org or call (773) 732-4564 to inquire.
Open to youth attending CPS, residing in Gage Park
Ages: 5th - 10th grade students
Start: Start date TBA
Time: Days of the week TBA, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Sidney Sawyer Elementary School, 5247 S. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Price: Free
Email beka@circesteem.org or call (773) 732-4564 to inquire.
Open to youth attending CPS, residing in West Ridge & Rogers Park
Ages: 12 - 14 years old
Start: Start Date TBA
Time: Days of the week TBA, 3pm - 5pm
Location: Jordan Community Public School, 7414 N. Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Price: Free
Email beka@circesteem.org or call (773) 732-4564 to inquire.
Open to students enrolled at Walsh Elementary or CPS students in Pilsen
Full after school program including HWCW, dance, arts & crafts, soccer, and more!
Ages: 5 - 14 years old
Start: Start date TBA
Time: Monday through Friday, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: John A. Walsh Elementary, 2015 S. Peoria, Chicago, IL 60608
Price: Free
Email nat@circesteem.org or call (773) 732-4564 to inquire.
Open to students enrolled at Morton School of Excellence
Ages: 3rd - 8th grade students
Start: Start date TBA
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4pm - 6pm
Location: Morton School of Excellence, 431 North Troy St., Chicago, IL 60612
Price: Free
Email cj@circesteem.org or call (773) 732-4564 to inquire.