Sugar Grove is a village of about 2,000 45 miles west of downtown Chicago. The city has a mix of industrial, commercial and residential development, particularly along the west and far west sides. Recreational opportunities include the facilities of Prestbury Country Club (golf course, driving range and miniature golf), Bliss Woods and Blackberry Creek, along with a community center, several parks and playgrounds, and an ice rink. Residents may also participate in the recreation programs offered in nearby Aurora. School children attend community unit school district 302. *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways ((Eisenhower Expwy. - I-290, Tri-State (I-294), North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Rtes. 56 and 47). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra on theBurlington Northern (BN) line in Aurora. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 630-466-4507 NICOR: 630-892-8821.

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661. Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Aurora Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-897-7821.

Aurora Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-859-1700.

Mercy Center: 630- 859-2222 Central DuPage Hospital: 630-682-1600

Edward Hospital: 630-355-04500

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

47W326 Keslinger Rd.

Maple Park, IL 60151

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Foreign Language, Counseling, PTA, Early Childhood, Hot Lunch Program.

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

Features: Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena (High School), Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Special Education, Art, Music, P.E., Guidance (Middle/High School), Social Work, Library, Vocational Education (High School), Nurse.

Curriculum/Courses (High School): Algebra, Geometry, Literature, Composition, AP English, Speech, American History, Civics, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Typing & Keyboarding, Art, P.E. Advanced Geometry, Topics in Modern Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astro Physics, Geography. Many courses are taught through an interactive T.V. system)

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted students. Complete range of services provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs, Orchestra, Band, Chorus (Middle and High School level for first two, High School level for latter three).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Kaneland High School/Kaneland Middle School. 47W326 Keslinger Rd., Maple Park, IL 60151, 630-365-5100.

Kaneland Elementary. 1N127 Meredith Rd., Maple Park, IL 60151, 630-365-5116.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

712 S. River St.

Aurora, IL 60507

630-897-0516

Equipment/Physical Features: Track, Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Cooking, Computers, First Aid for Little People, Self-Care, Babysitting, Fashion/Appearance, Horseback Riding/Grooming, Science, Dance, Ballet, Theater, Tennis, Gymnastics, Karate, Soccer, Basketball, Archery, Ice Skating, Swimming, Boxing, Baseball, Softball, Golf.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Ballet, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, Billiards/Pool, Computer Workshops, Cooking, Gardening, Fashion/Appearance, CPR, Time/Stress Management, Parenting, Fitness, Tennis, Karate, Soocer, Volleyball, Archery, Ice Skating, Golf, Swimming.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Crafts, Men's Group, Women's Group, Game Days, Woodworking, Bridge, Trips, Tours, Speakers, Bowling, Golf.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (F.V.S.R.A.) - 630-896-6066.

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool, Summer Day Camp.