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Classes by this facilitator
(1 p.m.-4 p.m.) BEEyond the Hive! Science & Creativity Camp (Grades 3-6)
In this engaging, hands-on class, students explore the fascinating world of bees while building a strong connection to science and the environment. Learners develop essential bee vocabulary, examine the parts of a bee, and investigate bee life cycles through interactive, age-appropriate discussions. Creativity and problem solving come together as students build a 3D paper bee model and participate in a pollinator game that demonstrates how pollination helps plants grow and produce food. Students also explore how honey is made, learn about the role of beeswax, and discover why bees are essential to healthy ecosystems. The class concludes with hands on activities where students create beeswax modeling clay and edible honey slime.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1123
(1 p.m.-4 p.m.) Bee Inspired! Creating, Crafting, and Exploring Pollinators (Grades 3-6)
Get ready to bee amazed while you explore bees through art, nature, and discovery! These tiny, fuzzy flyers may be small, but they help make our world bloom, and this class is packed with BEEutiful fun. Students will buzz through hands?on activities as they create honeycomb inspired art, invent their own bee buddies to learn about life cycles and hive jobs, and craft colorful plants that keep pollinators happy and humming. All the projects come together in one big, collaborative masterpiece showing how bees and plants work best when they stick together. We'll wrap things up by making edible honey slime guaranteed to leave students smiling, laughing, and buzzing with pride!
Saturday, June 13, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1122
(9 a.m.-12 p.m.) Hive Five! Exploring Bees Through Art & Science (Grades 3-6)
Bees play a vital role in our ecosystems, and Illinois is no exception! In this hands?on, creative class, students explore the importance of pollinators through art and science. Participants will create a bee model, create origami honeycombs, and craft native Illinois plants while learning how bees gather pollen and support life in the hive. The class ends with a fun surprise that celebrates one of the bee's most important contributions and leaving students buzzing with excitement!
Saturday, June 13, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1122
(9 a.m.-12 p.m.) Smells, Sounds, and Sweet Surprises: Exploring the Science of Bees (Grades 3-6)
In this hands on, multi sensory class, students explore the incredible world of bees through smell, sound, movement, and taste. From learning how bees help plants make seeds to discovering how bees detect dangerous smells, students investigate real world science concepts through creative experiments and interactive challenges. Learners use Cheetos to model how bees move pollen from plant to plant, sample different types of honey to explore variation and taste and make beeswax candles without melting wax. This engaging experience blends biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering while encouraging curiosity, problem solving, and teamwork.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1121
All the Buzz About Bees (Grades 6-8)
Did you know that honeybees and other pollinators help produce nearly one-third of the food we eat? That's some serious buzzing power! At Honeybee Camp, you'll explore the fascinating world of honeybees and uncover why these tiny insects are such important environmental superheroes. Campers will investigate how a bee hive operates and learn the different roles of the queen, workers, and drones. You'll discover how bees make honey and beeswax and why pollination is essential for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Through hands-on activities, interactive games, simple experiments, and creative projects, you'll see science come to life. Join us for a week of hands-on learning, teamwork, and exciting discoveries as we uncover the buzzing science behind the insects that help keep our world growing! Camp includes outdoor activities. Please dress appropriately and you may apply bug spray and or sunscreen before coming to camp. LLCC does not provide sunscreen or bug spray.
June 15-18, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room L103
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
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
Automation Nation: Inside the World of PLCs (Grades 7-10)
Curious about how machines think and factories run? In this camp students will dive into the exciting world of industrial automation including the technology behind traffic lights, amusement park rides, and smart manufacturing. Through hands-on activities and real-world challenges, campers will learn how Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are used to control machines and processes safely and efficiently. By the end of the camp, students will have a strong foundation in PLC concepts and a new appreciation for the technology that powers the modern world. Perfect for anyone interested in engineering, robotics, or future technical careers.
July 6-9, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2101
Bizzy Little Bees (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Black Rocket: App Attack: Cloud Game Creators (Grades 4-6)
Build game apps you can play everywhere and anywhere using a web-based development tool. Learn in-demand skills like programming events and coding controls for a touch screen or keyboard and mouse. Finish by personalizing levels and characters with your own design. Now you are ready to upload your games to the Black Rocket cloud arcade and play on any mobile device or computer. Games can easily be shared with friends and family! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
June 15-18, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Code Breakers (Grades 4-6)
Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who just made a million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
June 15-18, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Code Your Own Adventure! Interactive Storytelling (Grades 4-6)
Unleash your imagination and become a master storyteller! In this course, you'll combine the power of code with the art of storytelling to create your very own interactive adventure. You'll get hands-on experience building a non-linear story with multiple endings. Learn the basics of web design to format your passages and bring your adventure to life with custom fonts and colors. Immerse your friends and family in a story that twists and turns, taking them on a branching adventure of your design! Student 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.
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Cyber Spies (Grades 4-6)
With the world's increased reliance on digital data, cybersecurity is more important than ever! In this class, you are all that stands between a group of international hackers launching cyberattacks and world peace. Through a series of challenges, students will learn to apply tools used by professional digital forensics teams to crack codes and use encryption. Working in teams, you will collect clues, recover lost data, and explore the tools of the trade to become the next great cyber spy! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Make Your First 3D Video Game (Grades 4-6)
In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Projects are only compatible with Windows devices. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Make Your First Video Game (Grades 4-6)
Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that gives you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we'll explore. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun! Student 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.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Minecraft® Designers (Grades 4-6)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
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 4-6)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
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
Black Rocket: Young Coders (Grades 4-6)
In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Projects are only compatible with Windows devices. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
June 8-11, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Black Rocket: Young Game Designers (Grades 4-6)
This beginner game development course is designed to get elementary-aged students excited about technology through hands-on and engaging learning activities. Recreate classic video games while exploring level design and digital arts concepts. Experience intuitive, child-friendly software while learning the game development process. Show off the awesome games you create on a special, password-protected website to share with your friends and family! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
June 8-11, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1101
Bone Hunters: A Prehistoric Quest (Grades 4-6)
Enter the world of fossils and dinosaurs. Become an amateur paleontologist while you study the past through the physical remains of what was left behind over 11,000 years ago! Examine fossils to open a prehistoric world where dinosaurs, along with many other extinct animals lived and died. We will have an opportunity to excavate and put together dinosaur "bones" as well as excavate real fossils!
June 15-18, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
Bonsai 101 - Beginner Bonsai Workshop with Tropical Trees
Join the Springfield Bonsai Society for a tropical bonsai workshop where Society members will provide hands-on guidance. Materials will be provided and you will take your bonsai tree home with you.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Brick-tastic Builders Camp (Grades 1-3)
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.
June 8-11, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
Bridge Builders Engineering Lab (Grades 6-8)
In this engaging STEM session, students will explore the engineering principles behind various bridge designs, from classic arches to complex suspension systems. Participants will step into the role of civil engineers as they brainstorm and sketch their own blueprints for a structure capable of supporting a specific weight load. After the design phase, students will bring their visions to life by constructing physical models and putting them to the ultimate test in a high-stakes weight-bearing competition.
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1115
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
Bug-tastic Stories & Creative Adventures with Eric Carle (Grades 1-3)
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!
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2113
Burst of Bytes: A Scratch Coding Party (Grades 6-8)
Get ready to code, create, and have fun! In this exciting, hands on camp participants will dive into the world of coding using Scratch, a super cool drag and drop programming tool that makes learning to code both friendly and approachable. Throughout the week, students will tap into their imagination and creative strengths while practicing important skills such as logical reasoning, problem solving, sequencing, and digital design. Whether students are brand new to coding or already curious about how technology works, this camp offers a supportive space to explore and create. This is coding made easy, creative, and exciting the perfect camp for beginners and budding tech creators alike!
June 8-11, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
Buzz into Honeybee Camp (Grades 4-6)
Did you know honeybees and other pollinators help make one-third of the world's food? That's a lot of buzzing power! At Honeybee Camp, you'll dive into the amazing world of honeybees and discover how these tiny heroes play such a vital role in our lives. Campers will explore how a hive works, learn the jobs of the queen, workers, and drones, and discover how bees make honey and beeswax. Through hands-on activities, games, experiments, and crafts, you'll see how pollination helps fruits, vegetables, and flowers grow. You'll also learn what beekeepers do and how people can help protect bees and other pollinators. Join us for a week of buzzing fun, hands-on activities, and cool discoveries about the bees that keep the world growing! Camp includes outdoor activities. Please dress appropriately and you may apply bug spray and or sunscreen before coming to camp. LLCC does not provide sunscreen or bug spray.
June 8-11, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1122
June 15-18, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room L103
June 15-18, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room L103
CPR
Certification is through the American Heart Association and covers adult, child and infant CPR in addition to AED usage and choking care for all ages. No first aid or other health care treatment is addressed within the course. CPR classes are taught by LLCC Emergency Medical Services program staff.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, May 4, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, May 21, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, July 6, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, July 23, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, September 14, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, September 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, December 7, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, May 4, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, May 21, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, July 6, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, July 23, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, September 14, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Thursday, September 24, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Monday, December 7, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Camp Green Thumb (Grades 6-8)
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and become a true gardener! Plant seeds, nurture sprouts, and watch your garden come to life! At Camp Green Thumb, you'll learn the basics of planting seeds, caring for sprouts, and creating a thriving garden. Explore the science behind healthy soil, discover how plants grow, and meet the pollinators that make it all possible. Plus, unleash your creativity with nature-inspired art projects using materials from the garden. It's hands-on, messy, and full of outdoor fun so dress for dirt and adventure!
June 15-18, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150
Canva Creative Camp (Grades 6-8)
Get ready to bring your ideas to life in our Canva Creative Camp! Canva is one of the easiest and most creative design tools out there, and in this camp, you'll get to explore everything it can do. You'll try out fun features like video editing, using templates, adding cool graphics, sounds, and animations, and learning how to design all kinds of eye catching projects. Throughout the camp, you'll discover how to make awesome media for school assignments, clubs, hobbies, and even big events. Want to create a flyer for a school activity? A presentation that actually looks good? A short video or social media graphic? You'll learn how to do it all and make it look amazing. Join us and see just how creative you can be with Canva!
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 1173
June 22-25, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
June 22-25, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
Code It to Life: Scratch Camp (Grades 4-6)
Ready to turn your wildest ideas into awesome digital creations? Let's code them to life! In this exciting hands on camp, you'll dive into the world of Scratch an easy, colorful, block based coding platform that lets you bring your imagination to life with just a few clicks. As you explore Scratch, you'll sharpen problem solving skills, practice creative thinking, and learn the basics of real programming concepts and you'll discover how coding can feel just like building with digital LEGOs. Get ready for a camp full of creativity, collaboration, and "I did it!" moments. By the end, you'll walk away with projects you're proud of, new tech skills, and the confidence to keep creating long after camp ends. It's imaginative, brain powered, and seriously fun!
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2229
July 13-16, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
July 13-16, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
Color Quest Workshop: Playing in Paint (Grades 4-6)
Decode moods, master movement, and paint with purpose in this joyful, paint splattered adventure, creativity and fun flow side by side. Young artists explore how colors, shapes, and movement can express feelings, ideas, and stories. After chatting about how different colors make us feel, students dive into creating their own expressive artwork using bold strokes, gentle swirls, or anything their imagination dreams up. Whether their piece tells a story or simply captures the moment, the focus is on freedom, exploration, and the pure delight of playing with paint.
June 8-11, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2205
Comic Crafters (Grades 4-6)
Young storytellers and artists team up their imaginations in this dynamic comic making camp. Students learn how comics come to life from characters and dialogue to panels, pacing, and visual storytelling. Through guided lessons and plenty of hands on practice, they discover how to shape a story, choose impactful imagery, and design each panel so it truly pops. Along the way, campers experiment with style, build confidence in both writing and drawing, and create original comics that showcase their unique voice. Perfect for any child who loves stories, art, or dreaming up new worlds.
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room L103
Comic Crafters (Grades 6-8)
Young storytellers and artists team up their imaginations in this dynamic comic making camp. Students learn how comics come to life from characters and dialogue to panels, pacing, and visual storytelling. Through guided lessons and plenty of hands on practice, they discover how to shape a story, choose impactful imagery, and design each panel so it truly pops. Along the way, campers experiment with style, build confidence in both writing and drawing, and create original comics that showcase their unique voice. Perfect for any child who loves stories, art, or dreaming up new worlds.
June 8-11, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2229
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room L103
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room L103
Communication Without Boundaries: American Sign Language Level 1 (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 15-18, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Communication Without Boundaries: American Sign Language Level 1 (Grades 4-6)
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!
June 15-18, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Communication Without Boundaries: American Sign Language Level 2 (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1169
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1169
Communication Without Boundaries: American Sign Language Level 2 (Grades 4-6)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1169
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1169
Cosmic Camp (Grades 6-8)
Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Blast off on a journey through the solar system as you uncover the mysteries of planets, constellations, and the moon's changing phases. Create stellar crafts, whip up galactic goodies, and explore the wonders of the universe like a true space explorer!
July 6-9, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
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
Creative Builders Camp (Grades 4-6)
Hammer, paint, and let your imagination shine! Unleash your creativity in this hands-on DIY camp! Campers will dive into small building projects, including assembling their very own birdhouse. Along the way, they'll learn the basics of art and design through daily sketching and creative activities. Once the building is complete, campers will explore their artistic side with painting projects starting with the birdhouse they built! This camp is perfect for makers and artists who love to imagine, design, and create.
June 8-11, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 0011
Creative Spotlight: Kids Theater Class (Grades 4-6)
Creative Spotlight is a hands-on theater class designed to spark creativity and self expression. Kids will learn basic acting skills, improvisation, theater games, script work, and storytelling in a supportive environment. Each day includes exercises that help build social and emotional skills. Creating stronger communication and public speaking abilities. And all while having a blast!
June 22-25, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room A100
Creative Spotlight: Kids Theater Class (Grades 6-8)
Creative Spotlight is a hands-on theater class designed to spark creativity and self expression. Kids will learn basic acting skills, improvisation, theater games, script work, and storytelling in a supportive environment. Each day includes exercises that help build social and emotional skills. Creating stronger communication and public speaking abilities. And all while having a blast!
June 22-25, 2026, LLCC-Litchfield Room A100
Curious Kids Culture Quest (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Digging Into the Past: Archaeology for Kids (Grades 4-6)
Step into the shoes of a real archaeologist and uncover the mysteries of the past! This interactive course introduces kids to the exciting world of archaeology through hands-on activities, creative projects, and fun discoveries. Students will learn how archaeologists study ancient civilizations, use special tools, and piece together clues from artifacts to tell the stories of people who lived long ago.
June 15-18, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
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
Dungeon and Dragons Adventure Camp (Grades 6-8)
Get ready to forge your legend? Step into the world's most popular tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons! Team up with fellow adventurers, explore mysterious realms, and conquer challenges that will test your courage and creativity. No experience? No problem! All materials are provided, and you'll start with a pre-generated hero ready for action. All you need is your imagination and a thirst for adventure.Are you ready to roll the dice and rule the realm?
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1102
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1102
July 13-16, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1102
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1102
July 13-16, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1102
Eat, Drink & Be Merry
Get ready to celebrate with an evening of festive baking and entertaining ideas. Prepare a selection of sweet treats while learning helpful baking techniques and simple party-hosting tricks to make gatherings easy and memorable. Participants must be 21 to register.
Friday, December 4, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107
Element Expedition (Grades 6-8)
Get ready for a chemistry adventure! Watch colors swirl with capillary action, make things fizz with cool chemical reactions, and even do yummy edible experiments! Play with acids and bases, grow your own sparkly salt crystals, and see what floats or sinks as you test density and buoyancy. It's hands-on, it's exciting, and it's all about the amazing world of elements. Come explore the fun side of science!
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
Engineering Adventure Lab (Grades 4-6)
Get ready to build, test, and wow your friends in this action packed engineering adventure! In this camp, students will become real life builders as they design and create their own bridges and towers using everyday materials like cardboard, popsicle sticks, paper, and wood. You'll try out cool design ideas, learn the secrets behind super strong structures, and put your creations to the ultimate test adding weights to see whose bridge survives the challenge! If you love creating things, solving puzzles, or just enjoy a good challenge, this camp is for you. Come join the fun and level up your engineering skills one awesome build at a time!
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150
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
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
Fancy & Dapper Extravaganza (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 15-18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
From Page to Stage: Theatre & Storytelling Camp (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
From Page to Stage: Theatre & Storytelling Camp (Grades 4-6)
Ready to step into the spotlight? In this super-fun, 4-day adventure, campers will discover the magic of theatre and storytelling while making new friends and creating unforgettable moments! Get ready to become amazing characters using your voice and body, think on your feet with exciting improv games, and bring stories to life with creativity and teamwork. Plus, you'll dive into cool ideas like conflict, motivation, and staging and then work together to write and perform your very own short scenes! Lights, camera? YOU!
July 6-9, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
Galettes for Dinner
Rustic, elegant and endlessly versatile, galettes make the perfect centerpiece for a cozy dinner. Learn how to craft flaky pastry from scratch and fill it with seasonal ingredients, from savory vegetables and cheeses to hearty meats. Enjoy your creations alongside a perfectly paired glass of wine. Must be 21 to register.
Friday, May 1, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1121
Garden Explorers (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 8-11, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150
Garden Innovators (Grades 4-6)
Join the team that makes gardens bloom! Get ready to dig in and have fun! Garden Innovators is an exciting camp where kids explore the magic of nature and learn how to grow their very own garden. Campers will plant seeds, care for plants, and discover cool bugs and tiny creatures that help gardens grow. We'll test the soil, make awesome garden art, and spend time outdoors learning and playing. It's science, creativity, and adventure all rolled into one! Come join us and watch your garden (and your skills) bloom!
June 15-18, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150
Gear Up! Transportation Exploration Camp (Grades 7-10)
This camp is an interactive, hands-on learning experience designed for those who are curious about how vehicles move people and goods by land. This immersive camp introduces students to high-demand transportation careers while building foundational technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and career awareness. Throughout the camp, students rotate through four exciting transportation pathways: Automotive Technology, Diesel Technologies, and Truck Driver and Training. Each pathway is led by experienced instructors and industry partners who emphasize safety, teamwork, and real-world applications.
June 15-18, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1179
Get Your Glam On: Cosmetology Camp (Grades 6-8)
Step into the exciting world of beauty and style! This hands-on camp is packed with fun and creativity. Learn trendy hair techniques like braiding, curling, flat ironing, and blow drying. Show off your personality with colorful manicures, pedicures, and nail art designs. Plus, discover makeup tips, lash extensions, and simple skin care secrets to keep you glowing every day. The ultimate highlight? A fabulous field trip for a day of pampering ! Relax, refresh, and enjoy soothing treatments while getting a behind-the-scenes look at professional beauty care.
July 6-9, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Girls in Construction (Grades 7-10)
Discover the world of construction with Girls in Construction, a hands-on camp offered in partnership with O'Shea Builders. Designed for girls curious about careers in the skilled trades, this experience allows participants to explore building techniques, project management, and job site operations through interactive activities and field trips to working construction sites. Campers will work alongside female industry professionals from O'Shea Builders and LLCC instructors, learning firsthand what it takes to succeed in construction careers. All tools and required safety equipment are provided. Thanks to O'Shea Builders and an LLCC grant, this camp is offered at a discounted rate of $25.
June 8-11, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 0011
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
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
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
Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra Camp (Grades 2-5)
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.
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
Inside Out Adventures (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1103
Inside Out Explorers (Grades 4-6)
Inside Out Explorers is an exciting camp for students who want to learn more about themselves in fun and creative ways! You'll explore your feelings and thoughts through stories, games, art projects, writing, and role playing activities. In a friendly and supportive group, you'll practice sharing ideas, asking questions, and listening to others. Along the way, you'll build confidence, learn positive ways to express yourself, and discover how your thoughts and feelings help make you the unique person you are. Get ready to understand yourself, one adventure at a time!
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 1103
Italian Cookies
Learn how to craft traditional Italian cookies with balanced sweetness, delicate texture, and simple yet elegant flavor.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1121
Junior Investors (Grades 6-8)
Start preparing for an investing journey today! Junior Investors introduces young learners to the fundamentals of the stock market, combining essential concepts with practical tools to build confidence and informed decision-making. Students will learn to interpret patterns, identify opportunities, and explore key tools like candlestick charts. They'll observe real-time market activity and apply their knowledge in a dynamic setting. They'll discover how to identify strong stocks, evaluate potential earners, and track performance over time. Through hands-on simulations with virtual money, participants will practice trading strategies, track performance, and strengthen critical thinking skills. This interactive program equips future investors with the knowledge to understand the market, trade smart, and have fun while learning!
June 15-18, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1169
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
Jurassic Park Play (Grades 1-3)
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.
June 15-18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
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
Legends and Layers (Grades 6-8)
Step into the shoes of an explorer and uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations! Archaeologists embark on an adventure through time, learning the art of excavation, decoding ancient scripts and piecing together the mysteries of lost worlds. With trowels in hand and curiosity as your guide, you'll journey through history in a way that's interactive, engaging, and full of adventure. Who knows what treasures the past may reveal?
June 8-11, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
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
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
Little Scientists at Work: Exploring the Magic of STEM (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Magical Yoga Adventures (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 22-25, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Magician's Experience (Grades 6-8)
Ready to wow your family and friends? Step into the spotlight and become a magician! In this hands-on camp, a professional magician will reveal the secrets behind amazing illusions. You'll master tricks with cards, coins, rope, sponge balls, cups and balls-and even create your own magic props! Plus, learn mind-reading techniques and sleight-of-hand moves that will make you look like a pro. All supplies and a magic book included, just bring your curiosity and get ready for a truly magical experience! Your Journey to Becoming a Magician Starts Here!
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Magician's Workshop (Grades 4-6)
Join the Magic Adventure in this Magician's Workshop! Step into a world of wonder and become a magician for the week! In this thrilling class, taught by a professional magician, you'll unlock secret tricks used by real magicians. Learn amazing illusions with cards, money, rope, and even mind-reading! Plus, you'll craft your own magic props to take home and use in your very own magic show. Get ready to amaze your friends and family because the magic starts with YOU!
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Mini Engineers: The Magical Building Adventure (Grades 1-3)
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!
July 13-16, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
Mini Engineers: The Magical Building Adventure(Grades 1-3)
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!
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1150
Mixed Media Madness (Grades 4-6)
Why choose just one art material when you can use all of them? In this playful, anything goes studio, young creators dive into a treasure trove of everyday supplies cardboard, bubble wrap, buttons, felt, and more mixing them with paint, oil pastels, glue, and paper mâché to build truly one of a kind works of art. Students experiment, combine, layer, and invent as they discover how different textures and materials can work together. Every project becomes a multi dimensional masterpiece that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of making something wonderfully unexpected.
June 22-25, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
July 13-16, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2205
July 13-16, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2205
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
Paper Stories: A Matisse Adventure (Grades 1-3)
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.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Pappardelle Pasta Workshop
Join the chef of Pasta Al Dente by Keila to explore the art of fresh pappardelle pasta. Learn to roll, cut, and cook silky ribbons of pasta while discovering tips for achieving authentic Italian flavor at home.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107
Picture Perfecting (Grades 6-8)
There's an art to snapping the perfect picture to captivate your audience, just as there is immense skill in knowing how to edit each photo to enhance its narrative beyond what the camera can see. In this class, you'll explore photography from both sides. By learning lighting and dynamic compositions for your subject matter to editing on Photoshop and other software to make your images really pop! Let this class open the lens to how you view the world and enrich your interests in the camera. Students are encouraged to bring their own camera from home. LLCC has a limited number of basic point and click camera equipment for use during the course if a student does not have access to their own.
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 1173
Ponds, Pollinators, and Prairies (Grades 6-8)
Dive into Nature! Join us for an exciting outdoor adventure where students explore the unique learning environments on LLCC's campus, including the West Lake Nature Grove, vibrant campus prairies, and scenic Lake Macoupin. Campers will discover the fascinating world of pollinators, prairie plants, and aquatic life. Through hands-on activities, they'll investigate water quality, identify macroinvertebrates, and learn how these ecosystems work together to support life. Perfect for curious minds who love science and the outdoors!
June 22-25, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2303
Rainforest Biome Investigators (Grades 4-6)
Students will dive into the world's rainforests to investigate what makes these ecosystems so unique and important. They'll examine rainforest weather and climate, map where rainforests are found around the globe and explore the layers and landforms that shape these environments. Through engaging stories, vivid visuals, and hands-on activities, students will study the plants, animals, and people who live in rainforests and discover the clever ways they adapt to their surroundings. This program builds curiosity, strengthens environmental awareness, and inspires appreciation for the incredible diversity of life found in these vibrant ecosystems.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
Rainforest Explorers (Grades 1-3)
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.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
Robotics Quest (Grades 6-8)
Dive into the dynamic world of STEAM with hands-on, collaborative learning using LEGO® Education SPIKE? Prime sets! This camp empowers students to develop essential 21st-century skills including critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while exploring the engineering design process. Through engaging, student-centered activities, participants will learn to code, build, test, and refine their creations. Projects include designing balloon-powered LEGO cars, constructing advanced robotic vehicles with motors and sensors, and navigating obstacle courses. This immersive experience fosters teamwork, innovation, and a passion for technology and engineering.
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
Roots of Calm and Strength: Martial Arts (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 8-11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Roots of Calm and Strength: Martial Arts (Grades 4-6)
Embark on a journey that blends discipline, strength, and self-discovery. In this camp, young participants train both mind and body through the rich practice of martial arts. More than learning physical techniques, campers explore the core values of respect, focus, and perseverance. Through dynamic activities including skill-building drills, mindfulness exercises, and collaborative team challenges campers grow in confidence while developing foundational martial arts skills. Supportive instructors and a positive atmosphere help each participant cultivate inner calm, physical strength, and a deep respect for themselves and others.
July 13-16, 2026, Kreher Agriculture Center Room K1121
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
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
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
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: 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
Science Connections Camp: Physics, Biology & Beyond (Grades 6-8)
Ready to discover how everything in the world is connected? At Science Connections Camp, you'll explore the amazing links between physics, biology, and physical science through hands-on experiments and interactive activities. Exploring real-world applications of science in everyday life, you'll uncover how different branches of science work together to explain the world around us. Science isn't just one subject it's a big adventure! Join us for a week of discovery, innovation, and excitement as we connect the dots across the sciences.
June 8-11, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
Science Superstar Academy (Grades 4-6)
Get ready to unleash your inner scientist! At this action packed Science Camp, you'll dive into mind blowing experiments and hands on challenges that reveal how the world really works. Ever wonder what makes something sink or float? Want to create bubbling chemical reactions or melt ice in surprising ways? You'll get to test it all! Throughout the week, you'll make predictions, run experiments, and figure out the "why" behind every cool result. You'll sharpen your problem solving skills, team up with fellow scientists, and experiment your way through discoveries that feel like real life magic. If you're ready to explore, create, and get a little messy, this camp is your ticket to an unforgettable science adventure!
July 13-16, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2210
Seuss-tastic Learning Lab (Grades 1-3)
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.
June 8-11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Shape Explorers (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 6-9, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
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
Sketch Lab: Introduction to Drawing (Grades 6-8)
Drawing is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to express ideas, stories, and feelings. In this class, young artists explore techniques that help them stretch their skills, experiment with new approaches, and discover what makes their artistic voice unique. Through guided activities and imaginative prompts, students learn how drawing and illustration can shape the way we observe the world, solve problems, and share who we are. By the end, they'll walk away with stronger skills, fresh confidence, and a deeper appreciation for how creativity can brighten every part of life.
July 13-16, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2205
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
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
Sports Mania (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 13-16, 2026, Sangamon Hall Room 2214
Stages Through the Ages: A Theatre History & Performance Camp (Grades 4-6)
Where history takes center stage! Pack your bags, it's time to travel through time! In this exciting four-day camp, young performers will journey from the massive arenas of Ancient Greece to the bustling lights of today's stages. Each day is a new adventure filled with fun acting games, creative costumes, and hands-on challenges that let campers become stars from every era. Get ready to explore, perform, and bring history to life in the most theatrical way possible!
July 13-16, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
Stories and STEAM (Grades 1-3)
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!
July 13-16, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2115
Story Magic Makers Club (Grades 1-3)
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.
June 8-11, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1114
Story Magic in Panels: A Graphic Novel Camp with New Kid (Grades 4-6)
Get ready to read, think, and create! In this fun and creative class, students will explore the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft and discover how pictures and words work together to tell a powerful story. Together, we'll look closely at how graphic novels use layout, dialogue, images, and scene changes to bring characters and settings to life. Students will learn how these elements help explain the problem, solution, and theme of a story all while enjoying engaging discussions and shared reading each day. After exploring how authors and illustrators craft graphic novels, students will become creators themselves! Throughout the week, they'll plan and create their own original graphic story, either by hand or using digital tools. Whether they love drawing, writing, or both, everyone will have a chance to shine. This camp is perfect for students who love stories, art, and expressing themselves in creative new ways!
June 15-18, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1171
The Action Zone (Grades 4-6)
"Action Zone" is a course that teaches statistics through physical activities such as free throws and long jumps. Students collect data from these activities to learn concepts like mean, median, mode, range, and probability. The lessons guide students in analyzing their performance data to understand statistical principles and even write a "Scouting Report" on their skills.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1136
The Design Zone (Grades 4-6)
In the Design Zone, students step into the roles of architects and interior designers to conceptualize, draft, and build their own miniature environments. Students begin by learning the fundamentals of spatial planning and scale drawing, translating their creative visions from 2D sketches into detailed blueprints. The class culminates in a hands-on construction phase where they use various materials to create 3D architectural models, focusing on how form and function interact within a space. By the end of the program, students gain a practical understanding of geometry, engineering, and the design thinking process.
July 13-16, 2026, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1116
The Heart of Gumbo
Discover the rich flavors and traditions behind this Louisiana classic. Learn how to build a flavorful gumbo from the roux up while preparing classic side dishes that complete the meal.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107
Theatre Through Time: A History and Performance Camp (Grades 1-3)
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.
July 13-16, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2250
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
Video Production Lab (Grades 6-8)
Young filmmakers step behind the camera to discover how great stories come to life on screen. Campers explore the full creative process from brainstorming ideas and writing scripts to shooting scenes with intention and style. Along the way, they learn how to operate cameras manually, frame cinematic shots, and make choices that elevate mood, meaning, and visual impact. Through hands on practice, teamwork, and plenty of experimentation, students build confidence as storytellers and creators. By the end of camp, they'll have original video projects that showcase their imagination and growing production skills.
June 15-18, 2026, Menard Hall Room 2226
Water Wonders and Life Beneath the Surface (Grades 1-3)
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!
June 15-18, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Watt's Up Electricians? (Grades 7-10)
Learn the fundamentals of electrical wiring through engaging instruction and hands-on lab experiences. Participants will practice wiring a light switch to a light, installing electrical receptacles, and building a custom lamp using a repurposed bottle to take home. This interactive program introduces basic electrical concepts while shining a light on potential career pathways in the electrical field. All tools and required safety equipment are provided.
June 29, 2026 to July 2, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2101
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
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
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
Young Tech Detectives: Inside the Computer (Grades 4-6)
In this fast-paced, hands-on summer camp, young tech enthusiasts will dive into real computer hardware by safely disassembling used desktops and laptops (with guided supervision and proper tools) to explore key components like the motherboard, processor, RAM, storage drives, graphics cards, and cooling systems. Participants will learn how each part functions, how they connect and communicate to power modern computing, and gain practical insights into building and troubleshooting technology. This is perfect for a short, engaging session that builds STEM skills and demystifies the devices we use every day. It's an empowering, eye-opening experience that turns curious kids into confident hardware explorers.
June 22-25, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2101
Young Tech Detectives: Inside the Computer (Grades 6-8)
Budding tech investigators jump into the world of computer hardware as they take apart real desktops and laptops safely, carefully, and with expert guidance. Students examine essential components such as the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage devices, graphics cards, and cooling systems, uncovering how each piece works and how they all communicate to make modern computers run. Through hands-on exploration, problem solving challenges, and clear explanations, participants gain practical insight into building, identifying, and troubleshooting hardware. This fast paced, engaging session is ideal for sparking curiosity, strengthening STEM skills, and helping students understand the technology they use every day. By the end, young detectives walk away empowered, confident, and excited to keep exploring the inner workings of tech.
June 22-25, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 2101
Zen-tastical Kids Yoga Camp (Grades 4-6)
Discover the perfect blend of fun, mindfulness, and movement! At Zen-tastical Kids Yoga Camp, children explore yoga through playful poses, creative games, and calming breathing exercises designed just for them. Each day is filled with activities that nurture flexibility, focus, and confidence all in a supportive, stress-free environment. From imaginative yoga adventures to mindful crafts and relaxation techniques, campers learn skills that promote inner peace and resilience. Perfect for kids who love to move, create, and grow in a positive, uplifting space! Don't forget to bring your yoga mat each day!
July 6-9, 2026, Trutter Center Room 1116
Zero Proof: Tacos and Margaritas
Enjoy all the flavor without the alcohol in this lively class. Prepare a variety of flavorful tacos with fresh toppings while learning to mix bright, refreshing zero-proof margaritas. Discover how citrus, herbs, and creative mixers can build bold flavor without the spirits. Participants must be 21 to register.
Friday, October 2, 2026, Workforce Careers Center Room 1107
