Explore Summer Camps &
Engage Teen Experiences
Summer 2021 Youth Experiences begin June 14!
This summer Explore camps will be STEAM-filled and high school students will "Engage" in STEM-based career exploration and innovative experiences.
Registration for Explore Camps (Grades 1-8) and Engage Career Exploration Experiences (Grades 9-12) opens March 1!
Explore Camps (Grades 1-8)
STEAM based academic enrichment, taught by experienced educators, fun for grades 1-8.
A Peek at Summer 2021
- Culinary
- Filmmaking
- Graphic Design
- Lights and Lasers
- Math
- Photography
- STEM and the Arts
- Thriving in Online Learning
Engage Career Exploration Experiences (Grades 9-12):
Career explorations and innovative experiences that will help teens determine their path of study in high school or which majors to pursue in college.
A Peek at Summer 2021
- Culinary
- Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Lasers/Photonics/Optics
- Nursing and Healthcare
- STEM and the Arts
- Test Prep
- Thriving in Online Learning
Explore Summer Camp 2020 Offerings
Week 1: June 15-18
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
NEW! STEAMin' Into Theatre (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Spark Your Writing Creativity (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
NEW! Materials Discovery: Engineer with Materials Science (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Plan. Study. Excel. Have Fun! (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Math for Chemistry: Formula for Success (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
Mixed Media: Paint, Print, Sculpt Your Creative World (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
Digital Photography: Take Better Photos (Grades 6-8)
- ONLINE |
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Short Tales: Writing Short Stories (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE |
Week 2: June 22-25
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Plan. Study. Excel. Have Fun! (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Graphic Design: Design. Layout. Print. Create. (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
NEW! Spark Your Writing Creativity (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Nature and Field Biology Up Close(Grades 1-3) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Demystify Numbers with Visual Math (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Short Tales: Writing Short Stories (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Fiber Arts: Weave, Quilt, Sew, Crochet (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Leap Write In! Creative Writing (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Southlake ONLINE |
Week 3: July 6-9
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
NEW! Leap Write In! Creative Writing (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Math for Chemistry: Formula for Success (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
1-4 p.m.
|
Wild Thing: Animal Art (Grades 1-3) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
NEW! MathArt: Geo Graphic Design (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
STEAM Into Theatre (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Week 4: July 13-16
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Reading and Lovin' It: Keep Your Reading Sharp (Grades 1-3) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m
|
NEW! Your Nervous System: The STEAM of Your Senses (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
NEW! Discover Natural Elements of Art (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Week 5: July 20-23
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
NEW! Discover the STEAM of Taste, Touch, Smell, See, Hear (Grades 1-3) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Find Your Voice: Voice Acting, Podcasts and More (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
Nature and Field Biology Up Close (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Week 6: July 27-30
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
LEGO: Crazy Action Contraptions (Grades 1-3) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Explore and Develop Your Voice: Speaking, Voice Acting (Grade 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
NEW! STEM Girls(Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
NEW! Notes and Numbers, Music and Math (Grades 4-5) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
Plan. Study. Excel. Have Fun! (Grades 6-8) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Engage Career Exploration for Teens in Grades 9-12
Week 1: June 15-18
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
Picture Yourself in Photography (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE |
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
NEW! Theatre: Dramatic Self Improv-ment (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Week 2: June 22-25
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
1-4 p.m.
|
Test Drive Graphic Design: Design. Layout. Print. Create. (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE |
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Week 3: July 6-9
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Find Your Voice: Speaking, Podcasting, Voice-overs (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
|
NEW! Engineering: Design and Prototype (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE |
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
Week 4: July 13-16
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Baxter Innovation Lab Series: Fun and Games (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE
|
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
1-4 p.m.
|
NEW! Robotics Challenge (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE |
$195
|
Grayslake ONLINE |
Week 6: July 27-30
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Plan. Study. Excel. Have Fun: Tools for Academic Success (Grades 9-12) - ONLINE
|
$175
|
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Alive at 25: Defensive Driving for the Teen Driver
Thursday, August 6
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Alive at 25 |
$55 |
Grayslake
|
SAT Prep for Teens in Grades 10-12
Monday and Wednesday, July 13-29
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
5-8 p.m. |
SAT Prep (Grades 10-12) - ONLINE |
$250 |
Grayslake ONLINE
|
Tuesday and Thursday, July 14-30
Time |
Camp Topic |
Cost |
Location |
5-8 p.m. |
SAT Prep (Grades 10-12) - ONLINE |
$250 |
Lakeshore ONLINE |
How to Register
Complete the two sided Registration Form (PDF) submit through:
- Email: CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu
- Fax: (847) 543-3022
- Mail:
Personal Enrichment
Attn: Youth Program, Room T317, College of Lake County
19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
- Explore Camps and Engage Experiences are offered LIVE ONLINE and at the Grayslake and Lakeshore Campuses.
- Explore Camps and Engage Experiences are fun, challenging programs taught by experienced, personable instructors whose passion for education will inspire your kids.
- Camps run half days, mornings (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) or afternoons (1-4 p.m.) Monday-Thursday for one week. Combine a morning and afternoon camp for a full-day experience.
Looking for SAT Test Prep Classes?
Please note: Camp registration closes 10 days prior to the date your camp starts.
Grades listed refer to a student's grade in Fall 2020.
Questions?
Call (847) 543-2980 or email CPEInfo@clcillinois.edu for assistance.