Our Programs

At Compass for Kids, we empower underserved students by supporting their academic and social-emotional skills with innovative school-year and summer programs.

Our programs are designed to improve academics and cultivate the crucial life skills our children need to thrive.


Club Compass

Club Compass

Club Compass is a free community-based program that takes place after school. Club Compass focuses on social-emotional skill development, life skills, enrichment, and reading. Club Compass serves elementary students in Springfield Public Schools – District 186.

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Camp Compass

Our campers having a blast on a field trip to the zoo!

Camp Compass is a free, summer learning program for underserved elementary students of Springfield Public Schools – District 186.

Camp Compass is designed to prevent summer learning loss and improve reading and math skills. Its purpose is to reduce the achievement gap and opportunity gaps that exist between low-income students and their higher-income peers. It accomplishes this purpose through a balance of academic and enrichment activities.

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Students at the McClernand Club Compass site enjoy a fun and educational visit with our friends from the Springfield Fire Department!