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Camping STEM Challenges, ages 6-12 yrs CKICK-5040-CR01D
with Carla Chesnek
Ages: 6 - 12
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our Summer STEM Camping Workshop! Young explorers will dive into hands-on challenges that combine creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Campers will construct their own tents, engineer a marshmallow zipline, take on the exciting paper stool challenge, design glowing paper cup luminaries to light up their campsite creations and more. Along the way, they’ll discover how science, technology, engineering, and math come together in fun and surprising ways!
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Money Smarts for Kids, ages 7-11 yrs CKICK 5047 TR01D
with Connor Pollmann
Ages: 7 - 11
Embark on a fun-filled financial adventure! In this interactive 3-hour class, kids will dive into the world of money, learning how to earn, save, budget, and spend wisely. Through engaging games, creative crafts, and real-world challenges, they'll master essential money management skills. Plus, each child will receive their own piggy bank to take home, encouraging them to start their saving journey right away!
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Drawing for Kids, 1st-8th grade CKICK-5171-VA01D
with Elsie Sarchet
Ages: 7 - 14
Students will learn how to develop their skills and techniques that make drawing fun. Student will work through explorations of basic drawing principles and will experiment with different ideas. 1st-8th grade.
Shopping for Snacks!, 1st-6th grade CKICK 5455 TR02D
with Offered in partnership with U of I extension
Ages: 6 - 12
Learning about money at an early age helps increase financial literacy as an adult. During this program, kids will learn how to create a shopping list to buy the ingredients needed to make some easy snacks. When you spend wisely, you may have money left to save after enjoying the delicious snacks! Experience this fun interactive educational program and take home a personalized piggy bank as a reminder about saving money. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
***Must have at least 10 participants****
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Money Matters: Financial Literacy for Teens, ages 14-17 yrs CKICK 5047 MC02D
with Lindsey Utech
Ages: 14 - 17
This class is designed to help teens build smart money habits that last a lifetime. This class introduces youth ages 14–17 to essential financial skills they’ll need as they move toward independence.
CLASS FULL! Industrial Tech Career Exploration COED 5004 CR01D
with Lyle Gross
Ages: 9 - 12
Get ready for creativity, technology, and high-speed fun! Students will work one-on-one with the Industrial Technology instructor to build their own pinewood style derby cars. This workshop will provide students with the opportunity to work with a CNC (computer numerical control) machine while also assembling and shaping their derby cars. After customizing their cars, students will race them in an exciting final competition where one builder will take home the grand prize.
This class is limited to 12 students, age 9-12 years. Registration closes on July 6, 2026.
Spanish Fiesta for Kids, ages 6-10 yrs CKICK 5175 TR01D
with Columba Campos
Ages: 6 - 10
A fun, high-energy 4-day Spanish class designed just for kids ages 6–10! Through games, music , movement, and hands-on activities, students will learn basic Spanish like greetings, numbers, colors, and simple phrases. The class wraps up with a relaxed fiesta where kids can show off what they’ve learned and celebrate their new skills with family!
Mental Health Magic for Kids, ages 10-16 yrs CKICK 5037 TR01D
with Randy Thompson
Ages: 10 - 16
The Mental Health Magic program is a one-of-a-kind experience. This specific program is not being presented anywhere else in the country. Professor Longhair, AKA Randy Thompson, B.A., MHP, has been a community mental health counselor for 35 years. He applies his experience and knowledge about mental health topics and blends that with his interest in performing Magical Illusions. In this class, magic tricks will be performed and then the mental health concept behind the illusions will be discussed briefly by Randy. Then, a group discussion will follow. This is a fun, interactive, and professionally guided approach for the discussion of serious mental health issues. The topics include Problem Solving, Communication, Perceptions, Self Esteem, Coping With Bullying, and Grief, Change, and Loss. He has presented this for several years with great success. Now is the perfect time for children and teens to learn and practice ways to feel more comfortable with expressing their thoughts and feelings about the emotions that they experience in a safe and supportive atmosphere with professional guidance.