Get ready to build big, dream bigger, and have tons of fun! LEGO� Builders Summer Camp is the perfect place for young creators in grades 1-3 who love to imagine, build, and play. Each day, campers will dive into exciting LEGO� adventures, building cool cars, silly animals, towering cities, and anything else their imagination dreams up! Through fun challenges and team projects, kids will learn how to solve problems, share ideas, and work together like real builders and engineers.

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June 8-11, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171

Get ready to dig in and grow something amazing! Join us for Garden Explorers, where campers will roll up their sleeves and discover the magic of gardening. From planting vibrant flowers, tasty veggies, and fragrant herbs to creating their very own mini garden plots, this camp is packed with hands-on fun! Kids will craft colorful garden decorations and personalized pots, then watch their hard work bloom as they explore the fascinating journey from seed to sprout. Dress for mess because we'll be getting down and dirty in the garden!

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June 8-11, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150

Get ready to turn tiny tales into colorful magic as you step into a world where stories leap off the page and land right in your hands. Each session begins with a magical picture book adventure, then young makers transform the tale into colorful, hands on art. From painted dragons to glittery forests, students explore imagination, early literacy, and creative expression in a warm, welcoming space where every idea can shine. No art experience needed just curious minds and ready to create hearts.

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June 8-11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Get ready to kick, stretch, and explore your inner strength! In this fun and active camp, young campers learn beginner martial arts skills while discovering how to stay calm, focused, and confident.Through exciting activities, kid friendly drills, and simple mindfulness moments, campers practice balance, teamwork, and respect. With encouraging instructors and a positive atmosphere, every child gets the chance to build strength, try new moves, and cheer on their friends. It's the perfect place to grow braver, kinder, and stronger inside and out!

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June 8-11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Where stories, science/math, and silliness come to life! Students will dive into a fun-filled Dr. Seuss adventure, exploring literacy, art, STEM, and movement through hands-on activities. They will practice rhyming with games inspired by Fox in Socks and Hop on Pop, create an ABC class book, and go on word hunts around the classroom. Through crafts like Cat in the Hat hats, Truffula Trees, and Lorax handprints, students will unleash their creativity while connecting to favorite stories. Math, science, and sensory experiences such as goldfish graphing, green eggs fizz experiments, and bubble wrap hopping make learning interactive, playful, and memorable.

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June 8-11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Get ready for a hands-on adventure in American Sign Language (ASL)! Campers will dive into exciting games and activities while learning basic signs and phrases. From signing songs to telling stories with your hands, every moment is full of fun and creativity. Build new skills, make new friends, and discover a whole new way to communicate!

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June 15-18, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Ooh la la, get ready to shine! Fancy & Dapper Camp is the ultimate destination for young ladies and gentlemen who love style, creativity, and fun. We'll dive into fabulous Fancy Nancy stories and other delightful tales, dance like stars, craft sparkly and snazzy creations, and celebrate everything fancy AND dapper. Whether you're rocking a tiara or sporting a bow tie, this camp is all about imagination, flair, and feeling fabulous!

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June 15-18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

The Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra introduces you to different string instruments including violin, viola, cello, and bass. Take the opportunity to begin learning to play violin with a skilled instructor! Hear and handle different string instruments throughout the week, learn about various music concepts such as rhythm through fun activities, and meet professional musicians! Instruments will be provided, and no previous experience with music or playing an instrument is required.

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June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250

Where curiosity roars to life! Young dino explorers jump into a playful prehistoric world filled with hands on fun. Campers dig for fossils, build simple dinosaur habitats, and pretend to be paleontologists discovering new creatures. They make colorful dino crafts, learn cool facts about different dinosaurs, and move their bodies through lively dino themed games. With teamwork, creativity, and plenty of imagination, students explore science and the prehistoric world in a safe, exciting environment that keeps curiosity roaring.

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June 15-18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Students will explore the amazing world of water and the creatures that live in oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. They will engage in hands-on experiments like sink or float, water mixing, and ice melting, while learning about different water habitats. Through art, movement, and habitat-building activities, students will discover how water animals live, move, and grow. These interactive experiences encourage curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation for life in and around water. It's bound to be a hands-on adventure in every drop!

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June 15-18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Inside Out Adventures is a fun camp just for you! You'll explore your feelings, thoughts, and what makes you you through stories, games, art, writing, and role playing activities. You'll practice sharing ideas, asking questions, and listening to others in a safe and friendly space. Along the way, you'll build confidence, learn how to express yourself, and discover new ways to connect with friends all while having fun and being yourself!

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June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1103

Stretch, Sparkle, and Discover Your Inner Magic! Guess what? At this camp, yoga isn't just yoga, it's MAGIC! Every day, we'll hop on our "magic carpet" yoga mats and go on adventures full of fun poses, silly games, and secret breathing spells that make us feel calm and strong. We'll learn how to focus like wizards, relax like fairies, and shine like superheroes! There will be rainbows, sparkles, and lots of laughs as we explore magical moves together. By the end, you'll feel like you have superpowers because being calm and confident is the best magic of all! Don't forget your yoga mat, it's your ticket to the magical world!

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June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116

Cutting colored paper into fun shapes and a little bit of history turns every pupil's collage into a masterpiece! Inspired by the works of Henri Matise, you'll be able to make your own unique collages using a variety of papers, textured scissors, and hole punches that are then all glued together on one big sheet of paper to tell a story of your own. You can add finishing touches with markers to make it feel more your own and go home feeling like the accomplished artist you are.

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June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Rainforest Explorers is an interactive learning experience where students discover the wonders of the rainforest. Students will learn about rainforest weather and climate, explore the unique terrain, and identify where rainforests are located on Earth. Through stories, visuals, and hands-on activities, they will learn about the plants, animals, and people who live in the rainforest and how they adapt to their environment. This program encourages curiosity, environmental awareness, and an appreciation for the diversity of life in one of the world's most important ecosystems.

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June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210

This flying little fuzzball with black and yellow stripes has a big impact on our world today! Through the crafts in this class, your very own busy bee will learn about everything bees. From how they pollinate, how they build their honeycomb homes, and even how they make honey; your child will build crafts that will make them smile while bringing to light the not-so-little life of this tiny garden guest!

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June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Welcome to a world where building isn't just fun, it's magical! In this camp, Mini Engineers will step into an enchanted land where ordinary materials turn into extraordinary creations. With cardboard, popsicle sticks, paper, and wood as your "magic tools," you'll design and build bridges and towers that seem to come to life right in your hands. If you love creating, imagining, solving puzzles, or making your ideas come alive, this camp is perfect for you. Join us for a magical week of building, exploring, laughing, and discovering just how powerful your imagination can be. Come build the magic one wonder filled creation at a time!

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June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150

Expand your ASL Connections: Your Hands Have Something to Say! Want to expand upon your skills in a fun and useful way! Join us to further explore American Sign Language (ASL) in a way that feels fresh and interactive. You'll pick up everyday signs and phrases, learn how to sign along with your favorite songs, and even create stories using ASL. Plus, it's a great way to connect with friends and meet new people because communication isn't just about words, it's about connection. Participation in previous sign language learning environments is strongly recommended before enrolling in this camp.

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July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1169

Students will twirl, whirl, and wander across the world as they unlock the magic of many cultures. Each day becomes a new "once upon a time," filled with enchanting stories, joyful music, imaginative art making, and tiny taste tests of global recipes. Along their travels, kids will peek into faraway places, discover how people celebrate and create, and collect little treasures of knowledge from every stop. This playful adventure nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a warmhearted appreciation for the wonderfully diverse world we all share.

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July 6-9, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

Unleash your inner performer! In this 4-day, high-energy camp, students will explore the fundamentals of theatre and storytelling in a fun, collaborative setting. Campers will learn to use their body and voice to create memorable characters, master the art of improvisation for quick thinking, and understand the basic elements that bring a narrative to life. This camp is all about creativity, imagination, confidence, and how great stories are made.

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July 6-9, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250

Big discoveries, bold experiments, and bright young minds taking center stage! At Science Superstars Academy, every child becomes the headliner of their own scientific adventure. Campers dive into hands on experiments, fizzy chemical reactions, icy melt offs, colorful walking water trails, and splashy sink or float challenges, each one designed to spark curiosity and ignite wonder. As they predict, test, observe, and share their discoveries, young scientists build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a sense of "I can figure this out!" energy. With creativity, inquiry, and imagination lighting up the room, every day feels like stepping into the spotlight of a science show where they are the stars.

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July 6-9, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114

In a "Shape Explorers" class, students in first through third grade embark on a hands-on journey to identify, classify, and create with 2D and 3D geometric figures. The curriculum uses interactive adventures like scavenger hunts, "feely bag" guessing games, and movement-based activities to help children recognize shapes in the real world. Students develop a deep understanding of geometric attributes such as sides, vertices, and faces while using STEM-based tools like marshmallows and toothpicks to build complex 3D structures. By the end of the course, young explorers move beyond basic naming to compare shared properties and understand how simple shapes combine to form their everyday surroundings.

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July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136

From caterpillars and ladybugs to creativity, let's explore together! Step into a world bursting with color and wonder as we wiggle along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar, laugh with The Grouchy Ladybug, and meet more of Eric Carle's delightful friends. Each day brings playful crafts, bright colors, and hands-on fun to spark imaginations. Come join us as we giggle, create, and explore because every story is an adventure waiting for YOU!

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July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2113

Welcome to a world where building isn't just fun it's magical! In this camp, Mini Engineers will step into an enchanted land where ordinary materials turn into extraordinary creations. With cardboard, popsicle sticks, paper, and wood as your "magic tools," you'll design and build bridges and towers that seem to come to life right in your hands. If you love creating, imagining, solving puzzles, or making your ideas come alive, this camp is perfect for you. Join us for a magical week of building, exploring, laughing, and discovering just how powerful your imagination can be. Come build the magic-one wonder-filled creation at a time!

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July 13-16, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136

Get ready for a week where imagination meets innovation! Each day, campers will dive into delightful children's picture books that spark curiosity and connect directly to STEAM themes. After our daily read aloud, the story comes to life through hands on activities and creative projects inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. From building and experimenting to crafting and problem solving, campers will explore, create, and discover in a fun, supportive environment. If you love reading, making things, asking questions, and trying out new ideas, this is the perfect camp for you!

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July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2115

This dynamic four-day camp introduces young actors to the incredible history of performance, from the massive arenas of Ancient Greece to the bustling stages of modern-day theatre! Students will go beyond simple facts to explore the unique techniques, costumes, and creative challenges of different eras.

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July 13-16, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250

Students dive into a high energy exploration of sports from around the world in this hands on, movement packed program. They'll discover a wide variety of sports from team favorites to unique individual events while learning the stories, traditions, and spirit behind the Olympic Games. Through interactive challenges and skill building activities, students practice how to play different sports as they strengthen teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship. Along the way, they'll meet inspiring athletes from history and today, uncover the dedication behind their achievements, and see how perseverance and fair play lead to success both on and off the field.

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July 13-16, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2214