Half Day - Test Prep -Reading + Math + Critical Thinking
The Critical Thinking Child specializes in preparing students for a variety of middle school, high school and college entrance exams. With personalized instruction from our certified tutors, students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed on even the most challenging admissions tests A flexible test prep program for multiple high-stakes test in a safe learning enviornment.
Exams We Prepare For:
Academic Center — CPS Gifted Test (7th/8th grade entry) HSAT/HSPT — High School Admissions ACT — College Admissions SAT — College Admissions
Half Day - AI Literacy
Is AI making kids stop thinking — or think better? That depends on how they're taught to use it. Right now, most students are using AI to skip the thinking — copying answers, skipping steps, and missing the chance to actually learn. That's a problem that will follow them into college and careers. This camp teaches students in grades 5–12 how to be smarter than the tool in their hands. Through live, in-person coaching, they learn how AI actually works, when to use it, when not to, and how to check whether it's right. These are the critical thinking skills that no app can replace — and that every high schooler will need. Along the way, students earn the Google AI Professional Certificate — a nationally recognized credential designed by experts at Google that signals real, working knowledge of AI technology.
Proven Results
For over a decade, this one-of-a-kind program continues to yield high-achieving results:
Program Details
Hatch 41 · 4131 S. State St. · Chicago, IL Rising Grades 5th–12th · Monday–Thursday. Materials provided. Students should bring a laptop or iPad, snack, and water bottle.
Daily Schedule:
Registration -Half Day Morning
8:00–9:00 AM — Early Drop-Off (optional, $100)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Test Prep or AI Literacy
Registration - Half Day Afternoon
1:00–4:00 PM — AI Literacy, Google Certification
4:00–5:00 PM — Late Pick-Up (optional, $100)
Summer Session Blocks — Choose Your Start Date
Block 1 — June 1 – June 11
Block 2 — June 15 – June 25
Block 3 — June 29 – July 9
Block 4 — July 13 – July 23
Block 5 — July 27 – August 6
Select your preferred block at checkout. Limited spots per block.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All parents must sign and return the media release/hold harmless form before their child can participate in the program. Some sessions may be recorded for quality and training purposes. Students should stick to their assigned session block as session transfers will result in additional fees.
REFUNDS AND MAKEUPS POLICY
Sessions cannot be transferred to someone else or carried over to a later time. Make-up sessions are not guaranteed, and there is an additional fee for any sessions missed. We do not provide refunds or prorated fees for absences, illness, vacation, tardiness, or cancellations caused by bad weather, road closures, COVID-related closures, or any other circumstances beyond our control.
We reserve the right to cancel a session date if participation numbers are not adequate.
Refund requests made 14 days prior to the course or session start date will incur a $200 administrative fee. No refunds after June 1st. No refunds once the selected program has started. No exceptions. No make-up sessions permitted. No exceptions. Session transfers may result in additional fees. Results may vary. Placement into selective schools or programs is not guaranteed.
Enroll Now!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to give your child a unique summer learning experience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to helping your child excel this summer!Write your text here
