Step into the welding lab and ignite your creativity. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of welding ranging from safety and equipment to striking your first arc. Students will work side-by-side with experienced instructors building their very own BBQ grill. Throughout this workshop, students will gain real world skills while having the satisfaction for creating something from start to finish. 

Registration closes May 28

Limited to 10 students ages 12 - 18.  

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HVAC Career Exploration Ages 14 - 18 

Step into the role of an HVAC technician on a mission to restore comfort! Students will explore real heating and cooling equipment while tackling a fast-paced scavenger hunt filled with clues, tools, and challenges. Along the way, they’ll discover how HVAC professionals keep homes and buildings running efficiently and why these skills are in high demand.

Registration Closes June 2

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HVAC Career Exploration  Ages 10-13

Step into the role of an HVAC technician on a mission to restore comfort! Students will explore real heating and cooling equipment while tackling a fast-paced scavenger hunt filled with clues, tools, and challenges. Along the way, they’ll discover how HVAC professionals keep homes and buildings running efficiently and why these skills are in high demand.

Registration Closes June 2

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Explore the World of Teaching: Summer Camp for Future Educators Ages 14 - 19

Are you curious about what it’s like to be a teacher or work in early childhood education? Join us this summer for an exciting and hands-on camp experience designed for aspiring educators!

This unique camp explores Early Childhood Education and Teacher Education. Campers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the teaching profession. Campers will discover what a typical day in the life of a teacher looks like, learning how to get started in the field, and explore the skills and knowledge needed to inspire the next generation of learners.

Whether you're dreaming of working with young children or teaching in our schools, the camp provides valuable insight, practical guidance, and interactive activities to spark your passion for education.  

Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! This course is made possible with support from the Grow your Own grant. 

Ever wonder how lights turn on or motors spin? In Junior Electricians, kids will learn the basics of circuits by building real, working projects with Snap Circuits®. Led by our electrical instructor, students will snap pieces together to create lights, alarms, fans, and more—learning how electricity flows and how things work. This hands‑on class is perfect for curious kids ages 7–12 who love to build, experiment, and invent!  Each student will take home their very own Snap Circuit Board!

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Cosmetology Career Exploration at the Beauty Lab – Kaskaskia College

Step into the world of beauty and creativity with our Cosmetology Career Exploration event, held in the state-of-the-art Beauty Lab at Kaskaskia College! This hands-on experience is perfect for students curious about the fast-paced, ever-evolving cosmetology industry.

Participants will get the chance to practice real cosmetology skills, including a hands-on introduction to an array of skills, guided by experienced professionals and instructors. Along the way, they’ll learn what it takes to succeed in the cosmetology program at Kaskaskia College and what to expect from a career in this dynamic field.

Whether you're passionate about hair, nails, or simply love helping others look and feel their best, this event is a great first step toward discovering if cosmetology is the path for you! Lunch will be provided. Refund Policy PDF

Getting Started in Computer Forensics Career Exploration Camp

1 day class Thursday July 9 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Kaskaskia College Main Campus

Participants will learn to operate advanced digital forensic software while working through a simulated arson investigation. In this hands-on summer boot camp, students will analyze digital evidence to determine whether a suspect is responsible for the current arson charges and uncover any additional criminal activity.

Using professional computer forensics tools, participants will explore how investigators recover and interpret data to reconstruct user activity and build a case from digital evidence.

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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.

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