Gorton Center - Lake Forest, IL - Brain Gain Academy

Brain Gain Academy

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Brain Gain Academy

Mon, August 5
9:00 am
- 12:00 pm

August 5 - 9, 9am - 12pm

Time

Mon, August 05, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pricing

$300

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Brain Gain Academy is an inclusive, comprehensive one week academic camp aimed to help prepare your child for their upcoming school year! We will provide individualized intervention to meet your child’s needs during this short period of time through engaging, meaningful, and age appropriate activities. We will start with a learning evaluation before camp starts to uncover academic strengths and weaknesses. This information will be used to differentiate instruction as needed.  During camp, we will work on a variety of math skills that span from basic math fact recall, math strategies, math word problems, and how to better share your thinking!  In reading, we will work on decoding and encoding skills, in the context of reading, as well as reading comprehension skills, and written responses.   Throughout the week, students will also improve their executive functioning skills, and be able to apply what they learn to their daily lives. Ages 6 – 9

Ana Kohout grew up in Lake Forest, IL and attended Lake Forest district 67/115  K-12th grade. She currently lives in Janesville, WI, and teaches 2nd-5th grade Special Education to students with a variety of learning disabilities in Beloit, WI. She settled there after graduating from Beloit College, with a Bachelors in General Education, and a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In Ana‘s spare time, she is the executive director of a national nonprofit organization, A Place For Us, that aims to create a virtual space for students with disabilities to connect and support one another to succeed in higher education through peer mentorship that spans from high school through college. Ana is extremely passionate about helping all learners and students be successful, as seen through her own personal experiences, career, and nonprofit work.

At Gorton Center, we offer a wide range of classes for both youth and adults, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From art and yoga to acting and robotics, our diverse programs are designed to inspire and engage.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our calendar is filled with a variety of offerings, ensuring there’s always something to captivate your interest. Our commitment to quality means you’ll be learning from the best instructors in their fields.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s always something extraordinary waiting for you at Gorton Center. Join our vibrant community where every event is an opportunity to connect, get inspired, and learn. Come be a part of Gorton Center, where creativity and learning flourish together.

Gorton Center is a premier destination for outstanding cultural and performing arts experiences serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding region. As a proud nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to enriching our community through an array of exceptional events and programs.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our vibrant calendar is brimming with diverse offerings, ensuring there's always something to captivate and inspire you. From live music performances that resonate with your soul to comedy nights that leave you in stitches, we curate events to suit all tastes and interests. Our dedication to quality and community engagement means you can expect only the best in cultural entertainment.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s always something extraordinary waiting for you. Come be a part of our community, where every event is an opportunity to connect, enjoy, and be inspired.

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Details

Date:
Mon, August 5
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Venue

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Phone
(847) 234-6060