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PreK-Grade 8

For Summer 2025, ZESD 6 is expanding options for our students to participate within our D6 Summer Camp!

June 9 - July 17

8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday

West Elementary School

Details

• Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students can participate in more than one program if calendar dates do not overlap.
• Seats are limited.
• Consistent student attendance is crucial to ensure every students benefits fully from this programming.
• Breakfast and lunch provided for attending students
• Transportation provided to designated bus stops.

STEAM Programming (Entering grades 3-8)

Focus on fun, hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math through engaging projects and activities.

Program runs:

June 9 –18, 2025 (grades 3-5)

June 23-July 17, 2025 (grades 6-8)

Kindergarten Readiness (Entering Kindergarten)

Focus on skills to ready your child for Kindergarten.

For fully registered Kindergarten students WITHOUT ANY PRIOR SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

Program runs:

June 9 –July 17, 2025

Music Makers Band Camp (Entering Grades 6-8)

• Students provided an instrument during camp.
• Up to 30 seats per instrument.
• Students can sign up for multiple sessions if interested.

Program Options:

Flute Camp: June 9-12, 2025

Saxophone & Clarinet Camp: June16-18,2025

Trumpet and French Horn Camp: June 23-26, 2025

Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba Camp: July 7-10, 2025

Percussion Camp: July 14-17, 2025

Sign up for interested programs at https://zion-6.org/camp25 or select the button above.

February 27, 2025

6:00 p.m.

Zion Benton Township High School Performing Arts Center

125 students from West, Elmwood, Zion Central and Shiloh Park will be participating with ZBTHS high school students and students from Beach Park and Winthrop Harbor.

All community members are welcome to attend.

Black History Month

Career and Technical Education Month

Children's Dental Health Month

Heart Health Awareness Month

Family Reading Night

West Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Celebrating Black History Month

Lakeview Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

ZB Choral Fest

Zion-Benton Township High School Performing Arts Center

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Middle School POPS Concert

Christ Community Church

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Happy Feet School Dance

East Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ZESD CTE Fair

Zion Central Middle School

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Family Movie Night

West Elementary School

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Zion-Benton Library February Events

Champ Camp Summer Programs

Know Your Rights (Spanish Only)

1. Noggin Builders visited East Elementary’s first-graders Thursday morning. Noggin Builders is a local program designed to teach children about STEM through fun, hands-on activities.
   
   
2. One month in, West students are strumming to success in Guitar Club, where they’re learning, creating, and making music together! This exciting opportunity was made possible by a generous donation of 30 guitars from Free Guitars for Kids, allowing young musicians to rock out and hone their skills.
   
   
3. On Thursday night last week, Beulah Park held a Sweetheart Dance in their gymnasium. The family gathering brought the community together to celebrate the season with dancing, fun, and food.
   
   
4. ZCMS turned up the music last Thursday evening with a lively Valentine’s Day dance in the cafeteria! Middle schoolers danced the evening away, enjoying festive decorations, great music, and fun with friends.
   
   
5. Thank you to all our ZESD 6 families for attending parent-teacher conferences and partnering with us in your child's education. We appreciate your time, support, and dedication to student success.