Educational courses - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Camp Launch

Camp Launch is an overnight camp for young Deaf individuals that focuses on crucial pre-employment and/or college transition skills that will equip them to successfully navigate life post-high school. Our focus this summer will be on interpersonal communication and soft skills.

July 11-18, 2025, SIUE Edwardsville Campus

G.R.I.T. Business Academy

G.R.I.T. Business Academy is a project based two (2) week-long "business boot camp" where middle and high school youth learn skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and economics from licensed business educators and experienced business owners.

June 23, 2025 to July 4, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall

IMAGINE Summer Success Academy

The IMAGINE Summer Success Academy is a four-day, overnight summer camp designed to engage, recruit, and empower 60 underrepresented high school students aspiring for a career in nursing. Participants experience a comprehensive college immersion, including overnight stays in campus housing and access to various school amenities such as dining facilities, the Student Fitness Center, the Vadalabene Center, and more.

June 16-19, 2025, Morris University Center

Podcasting & Audio Storytelling

This dynamic, hands-on summer camp introduces students to the art of podcasting and audio storytelling. Over five engaging days, participants will create their own audio projects while learning essential skills in audio production and storytelling.

July 7-11, 2025, Dunham Hall Audio Lab - Room 0314

Script to Screen: Producing Short Film

Dive into the art of filmmaking in this immersive, hands-on summer camp! Over the course of five days, students will work in small groups to create short narrative films from start to finish.

June 23-27, 2025, Dunham Hall 1012 - TV Studio

SIUE Summer Entrepreneurship Academy

At the Summer Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA), we will work on the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.Participants will spend their mornings learning business skills necessary to successfully launch a business. In the afternoon, teams will work on strengthening their teamwork and putting in to practice the skills taught in the morning. Open to students entering grades 9-12 in the fall.