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Young Chefs: Tacos and Salsa (Ages 8-18)

Tacos and salsa are a great go to dinner that you can learn to make from scratch and impress your family and friends.

Saturday, May 2, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107

Young Chefs: Mother's Day Baking (Ages 8-18)

Celebrate Mom with something homemade from the heart! Learn to bake and decorate sweet treats perfect for gifting on Mother's Day. This course is for ages 8-17.

Saturday, May 9, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1121

Outdoor Crafters (Grades 1-3)

There is so much to learn from nature in our backyard! This class hopes to inspire your creativity and excitement for the outdoors by drawing from nature just outside our classroom doors! Here, students will learn about local wildlife by creating art inspired by them. On our outside excursions you'll draw inspiration from what you see, and maybe even collect a few leaves, acorns, pinecones, and more that you can include in your projects! The final product will be a full representation of the ecosystem around you with leaf rubbings, twig frames, and pictures of the animals you connect with the most.

Saturday, September 12, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

STEAM: Science Exploration (Grades 1-3)

In STEAM Science Exploration, kids get to discover, create, and experiment as they explore the world through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session invites students to try hands?on activities, build simple projects, make observations, and use creative thinking to understand how things work. From exploring natural phenomena to designing imaginative creations, this class encourages kids to learn by doing and have fun while they're at it. This class is perfect for the kid that loves to explore, invent, create, or dive into new experience-no prior knowledge is needed.

September 12-26, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

STEAM: Science Exploration (Grades 4-6)

In STEAM Science Exploration, kids get to discover, create, and experiment as they explore the world through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each session invites students to try hands?on activities, build simple projects, make observations, and use creative thinking to understand how things work. From exploring natural phenomena to designing imaginative creations, this class encourages kids to learn by doing and have fun while they're at it. This class is perfect for the kid that loves to explore, invent, create, or dive into new experience-no prior knowledge is needed.

September 12-26, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Shaping Up Art Work (Grades 4-6)

Sometimes shapes and colors can tell stories just as well as images of people, places, and things can! Geometry and art collide in a class focused on the art of Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Carmen Herrera, and more to see how they used simple squares, circles, rhombuses, and triangles in a way that conveyed deeper meaning. In this class, students will learn how to create dynamic compositions through paint, paper, and fabric' building your unique narrative up piece by piece!

Saturday, September 12, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

Dungeon and Dragons (Grades 6-8)

Come join us for collaborative storytelling and adventure through Dungeon and Dragons (D&D). D & D is a tabletop role?playing game that combines storytelling, imagination, problem?solving, and teamwork. During the course, participants work together to create characters and embark on guided adventures in a shared fantasy world led by a trained facilitator (Dungeon Master). Through collaborative gameplay, participants make decisions, solve challenges, and shape the outcome of the story.

September 12, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1102

Historical Fiber Arts (Grades 6-8)

In this hands?on class, students get to explore fiber arts from many different cultures. Through fun, simple projects like finger loop braiding, weaving, felting, knotting/crocheting, knitting, and cross stitching, students learn how people in the past created everyday items and artwork using natural materials. No experience is needed, just curiosity and imagination! Students will build new art skills, learn about different cultures, and gain confidence while enjoying the experience of making something with their own hands.

September 12, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2106

Junior Investors: Foundations (Grades 7-10)

Ready to learn how the stock market really works?Junior Investors introduces students to the basics of investing through fun, hands?on activities. Students will explore how the stock market moves, learn to spot simple trends, and practice choosing strong companies to "invest" in. We'll also take a closer look at ideas like support and resistance, and students will learn how to think about risk compared to possible rewards. Learn how to read stock charts, understand what makes a company valuable, and follow real market activity in real time, then using virtual money, students will make practice trades, track results, and build smart decision?making strategies in a safe and supportive environment. This interactive class helps build confidence, critical?thinking skills, and financial awareness. Investing can be exciting, empowering, and something you can understand at any age.

September 12, 2026 to October 24, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2105

Teen Chefs: Ramen Bowls (Grades 7-12)

Ditch the packet and learn how to create bold, customizable ramen bowls from scratch. Teens will explore broths, perfectly cooked noodles, and fresh toppings to build a bowl that's both comforting and full of flavor.

Saturday, September 12, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107

American Sign Language (Grades 1-3)

Come have fun learning a new way to talk-using your hands! This American Sign Language Class helps kids learn how to sign while playing games, making new friends, and having lots of fun. Students will learn the ASL alphabet, numbers, colors, animals, feelings, and simple words through songs, stories, movement, and hands?on activities. We'll practice signing together, playing games, and learn how people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing communicate every day. This class is all about learning, kindness, and inclusion in a fun and supportive environment. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and your hands!

September 19, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Lego® Builders Club (Grades 1-3)

Get ready to build big, dream bigger, and have tons of fun! LEGO® Builders Club is the perfect place for young creators who love to imagine, build, and play. Each day, students will dive into exciting LEGO® adventures! Through fun challenges and team projects, kids will learn how to solve problems, share ideas, and work together like real builders and engineers. With a mix of guided activities and free-building time, students can follow instructions one moment and invent something totally wild the next. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and get ready to snap those bricks together!

September 19, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2104

American Sign Language (Grades 4-6)

Come have fun learning a new way to talk-using your hands! This American Sign Language Class helps kids learn how to sign while playing games, making new friends, and having lots of fun. Students will learn the ASL alphabet, numbers, colors, animals, feelings, and simple words through songs, stories, movement, and hands?on activities. We'll practice signing together, playing games, and learn how people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing communicate every day. This class is all about learning, kindness, and inclusion in a fun and supportive environment. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and your hands!

September 19, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Lego® Engineers Club (Grades 4-6)

Do you love building with LEGO® bricks? Do you like solving problems and trying new ideas? Then this club is for you! In this club, Students will become a real?life engineer as you design, build, and test cool creations using LEGO® bricks. Each week, you'll take on fun challenges like building strong bridges, fast vehicles, tall towers, or moving machines.You'll work with friends, try out your ideas, fix what doesn't work, and discover how engineers solve problems in the real world. There's no single "right" answer, just creativity, teamwork, and lots of building

September 19, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2104

Creating with Canva (Grades 6-8)

Ready to design, create, and have fun? In Creating with Canva, you'll turn your ideas into awesome designs using one of the coolest and easiest creative tools out there! Canva makes it simple to create amazing projects, and in this camp, you'll get to try out tons of fun features like video editing, drag?and?drop templates, colorful graphics, sounds, and animations. You'll learn how to make eye?catching flyers, fun presentations, cool videos, and social media graphics you'll actually want to share. Whether it's for school, clubs, or just something you're excited about, Canva helps you make your ideas look bold and creative.

September 19, 2026 to October 10, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2103

Face Forward Art (Grades 6-8)

One of the most defining features of any character is their face. Faces can convey so much personality, depth of emotion, and personal history in one relatively small area. In this class, we will be exploring the many ways to express faces through a variety of art mediums ranging from drawing, air-dry clay, painting, and collage/found object sculpture. You'll learn basic anatomical principles to create with greater realism, then develop an understanding abstraction of the face in a way that still remains the major elements of the character.

September 19, 2026 to October 10, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2204

Hot Wheels: Race to Win (Grades 6-8)

In Hot Wheels: Race to Win, students kick off Week 1 by mastering the fundamentals of motion, exploring how gravity and Newton's Laws interact with various track surfaces. Week 2 shifts the focus to "Speed By Design," where campers dive into aerodynamics and visual aesthetics to understand the forces that keep a car pinned to the track. The experience culminates in Week 3 with a high-octane competition, challenging participants to integrate every concept they've learned to build the ultimate track for distance, speed, and safety. It's a hands-on journey from basic physics to elite engineering, ending in a race to see whose design reigns supreme.

September 19, 2026 to October 3, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

Parent and Me: Macarons (Adult with Child Age 6-18)

In this Parent & Me class, adults and children will be guided through the professional tips and techniques needed to make macarons at home. Together, you'll learn the process step by step while baking and assembling a batch together.

Saturday, September 19, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1121

Young Chefs: Colorful Pasta (Ages 8-18)

Making pasta from scratch is easy and with a little color and creativity, you can make a tasty and colorful dish, perfect for fall.

Saturday, September 26, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107

Kids Yoga (Grades 1-3)

Kids Yoga is a fun way to move, stretch, and relax! We will do easy yoga poses, play movement games, and use our imagination. Yoga helps our bodies get strong and our minds feel calm, happy, and ready to learn. Everyone is welcome, just try your best and have fun! Students should bring a yoga mat to each session.

October 3-24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

STEAM: Engineering Adventures (Grades 1-3)

Get ready to build, create, and engineer your imagination into reality! In this exciting STEAM class, you'll step into the shoes of a real engineer as you design gadgets, build cool structures, test wild ideas, and solve challenges with your teammates. This class is all about adding creativity and art to make your project unique, thinking like a problem-solver, working as a team, and most of all, having fun while learning how stuff works! Come join us and discover how engineers use science, technology, and math to change the world, one cool project at a time!

October 3-17, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

STEAM: Engineering Adventures (Grades 4-6)

Get ready to build, create, and engineer your imagination into reality! In this exciting STEAM class, you'll step into the shoes of a real engineer as you design gadgets, build cool structures, test wild ideas, and solve challenges with your teammates. This class is all about adding creativity and art to make your project unique, thinking like a problem-solver, working as a team, and most of all, having fun while learning how stuff works! Come join us and discover how engineers use science, technology, and math to change the world, one cool project at a time!

October 3-17, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

Tweens Yoga (Grades 4-6)

Tweens Yoga is a fun and active way to build strength, improve balance, and clear your mind. In this class, we'll practice yoga poses, stretching, breathing, and relaxation while learning how to focus, manage stress, and feel confident in our bodies. Yoga isn't about being perfect, it's about trying, growing, and feeling good inside and out.

October 3-24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Black Rocket: Minecraft® Designers (Grades 6-8)

If you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, design structures to share between worlds, build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Projects from this class require the Java version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

October 17, 2026 to November 14, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2103

Black Rocket: Roblox® Makers (Grades 6-8)

Unlock the power of Roblox® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world Roblox® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your Roblox® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

October 17, 2026 to November 14, 2026, Millennium Center Room 2103

Spooktacular Halloween Fun (Grades 1-3)

Join us for a fun and not too spooky Halloween themed class! Children are invited to explore the playful side of Halloween through hands on crafts, interactive games, imaginative storytelling, and movement activities. Students will build creativity and confidence as they work together on themed projects, practice following directions, and express themselves in a supportive, energetic environment. Activities are designed to be age appropriate, inclusive, and focused on fun rather than fear. Costumes are welcome (but optional), and all children are encouraged to come ready to learn, create, and celebrate the season. It's a BOOtiful way to enjoy Halloween while building social skills and having a great time!

Saturday, October 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

STEAM: Think, Create, Explore - Math is an Adventure (Grades 1-3)

Get ready to create, build, explore, and imagine in STEAM & Math! We'll use cool tools, try hands?on experiments, make awesome projects, and solve mystery challenges together. You might build a tower that can survive an earthquake, design your own invention, create colorful art with patterns, or crack math puzzles that unlock the next adventure!

October 24, 2026 to November 14, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

STEAM: Think, Create, Explore - Math is an Adventure (Grades 4-6)

Get ready to create, build, explore, and imagine in STEAM & Math! We'll use cool tools, try hands?on experiments, make awesome projects, and solve mystery challenges together. You might build a tower that can survive an earthquake, design your own invention, create colorful art with patterns, or crack math puzzles that unlock the next adventure!

October 24, 2026 to November 14, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Spooktacular Creators Club (Grades 4-6)

Get ready for a festive, hands on Halloween adventure! Spooktacular Creators Club blends creativity, problem solving, and teamwork through engaging projects and interactive activities. Students will explore the imaginative side of Halloween as they tackle collaborative challenges, participate in movement based games, and express ideas through art and storytelling. All activities are age appropriate, exciting without being scary, and thoughtfully designed to build leadership skills, cooperation, confidence, and creative thinking. Costumes are welcome but optional. Participants should come ready to think creatively, work as a team, and enjoy a fun, seasonal experience with peers. This class is perfect for students looking for a festive way to connect, create, and celebrate Halloween together!

Saturday, October 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1105

Parent and Me: Fall Cookie Decorating (Adult with Child Age 6-18)

Create special fall memories with your young chef as you roll, cut, and decorate seasonal cookies using colorful royal icing and simple decorating techniques. Each pair will share a batch of cookies to decorate and take home.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107

Young Chefs: Halloween Treats (Ages 8-18)

Calling all ghouls, ghosts and goblins for a fun and festive day creating spooky Halloween themed sweet and savory treats. Costumes can be worn to class if children are able to work safely in the kitchen while wearing them.

Saturday, October 31, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1121

Wildlife Wonders (Grades 1-3)

Join us and discover the world around you! Our state is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals that make it a truly special place to live. In this class, we'll explore our local ecosystem through hands on projects that spotlight its incredible residents. From colorful plants like Black eyed Susans and Milkweed to fascinating animals such as White tailed Deer, Beavers, and Five lined Skinks, the nature just outside your door will inspire our creativity. We'll also learn about the important benefits these plants and animals provide to people and the environment. To bring it all to life, students will create exciting 3D dioramas that show these organisms in motion within their natural habitats!

Saturday, November 7, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Fall Into Thankfulness (Grades 1-3)

Fall Into Thankfulness is a fun and age appropriate fall and Thanksgiving themed class. Children will explore the sights, sounds, and traditions of the fall season while learning about gratitude, sharing, and kindness. Through hands?on crafts, simple games, storytelling, and group activities, students will create fall themed projects and practice expressing what they are thankful for in ways that are meaningful and easy to understand. Activities emphasize creativity, cooperation, and positive social skills in a warm, supportive environment.

Saturday, November 21, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

STEAM: Pages and Projects (Grades 1-3)

Get ready for a story filled adventure! In this class, kids jump into awesome tales about artists, inventors, and creators. After reading together, students will chat about the story, share cool ideas, and imagine all the possibilities. Then it's time to get messy (in a fun way!) kids will make their very own art projects inspired by what they read. With bright colors, big imaginations, and lots of creativity, stories will come to life right on the page. In this class, you might be a scientist, an engineer, an artist, a tech whiz or math detective whenever inspiration strikes. Every day is hands on, brain boosting, and full of fun ways to create, explore, and express yourself!

November 21, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

STEAM: Pages and Projects (Grades 4-6)

Get ready for a story filled adventure! In this class, kids jump into awesome tales about artists, inventors, and creators. After reading together, students will chat about the story, share cool ideas, and imagine all the possibilities. Then it's time to get messy (in a fun way!) kids will make their very own art projects inspired by what they read. With bright colors, big imaginations, and lots of creativity, stories will come to life right on the page. In this class, you might be a scientist, an engineer, an artist, a tech whiz or math detective whenever inspiration strikes. Every day is hands on, brain boosting, and full of fun ways to create, explore, and express yourself!

November 21, 2026 to December 12, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Harvest of Gratitude (Grades 4-6)

Harvest of Gratitude is a fall and Thanksgiving themed enrichment experience. This interactive program invites participants to explore the season through creative projects, team building games, and guided group discussions focused on gratitude, empathy, and community connection. Students will reflect on what thankfulness looks like in their own lives and how it influences relationships, cooperation, and positive choices.

Saturday, November 21, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Winter Wishes Workshop (Grades 1-3)

Winter Wishes Workshop is a cozy, creative class where students explore the magic of winter through imagination, making, and play. Designed for young learners, this workshop invites children to dream big as they create winter themed crafts, build imaginative projects, and take part in gentle design challenges inspired by wishes, kindness, and seasonal wonder. Students will use a variety of materials to bring their ideas to life, whether they're crafting sparkling snowflakes, designing a "wish keeper," or building something warm and wonderful for a winter world. Along the way, they'll practice sharing ideas, working together, and celebrating their creativity. Winter Wishes Workshop is all about joyful making, storytelling through art, and discovering that a little creativity can make winter feel magical.

Saturday, December 5, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Winter Maker Studio (Grades 4-6)

Winter Maker Studio is a hands-on, creativity packed class where students become inventors, artists, and problem solvers, winter style! Inspired by the season, students will design, build, and experiment using a variety of materials and maker tools. From engineering cozy structures and crafting winter themed art to tackling fun design challenges and collaborative projects, kids will explore how ideas turn into creations. This class encourages curiosity, teamwork, and creative thinking in a welcoming studio environment. Whether students are sketching, building, testing, or re-imagining their designs, Winter Maker Studio is all about learning through making and having fun while staying cool and creative all winter long.

Saturday, December 5, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Parent and Me: Grinch Takeover (Adult with Child age 6-18)

In this Grinch Takeover, adults and children will work together to create festive Grinch-themed treats. Side by side, you'll practice simple baking and decorating techniques while sharing plenty of holiday fun.

Saturday, December 5, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1121

ACT Test Prep

Get ready to excel on the ACT with our comprehensive prep course - designed to equip you with everything you need to succeed. From expert strategies to targeted practice, we cover all five ACT sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing. Each session includes proven test-taking techniques, in-depth content reviews, practice with authentic ACT-style questions, strategies to manage time and reduce test anxiety, andtips to improve speed and accuracy. Build your confidence by mastering essential skills in math, science, grammar, reading comprehension, and essay writing. Learn how to approach questions strategically, familiarize yourself with the test format, and strengthen your critical thinking to perform your best on test day.


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