The AHA's BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.

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****

Students will experiment with air-dry clay by creating either mini 3D doughnuts or a cake! 

Note:  This class was originally schedule at the Salem Education Center, but was moved to Centralia due to the flood damage at the Salem location.

Join your favorite Super Heroes by using your imagination to create a community and protect it against the evil arch enemies. Each day campers will build motorized LEGO models, 3D models, mosaics and custom contraptions all out of LEGO® Bricks. Each camper will build and take home a personalized LEGO® mini figure.

Join us for a fun summer class all about gardening! Little Gardeners is a gardening program for children ages 5 - 7 years old. Children involved in the Little Gardeners class will embark on a hands-on journey, learning about the life cycle of plants, the importance of sunlight and water, and the joys of nurturing life from seed to bloom. This class is offered in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office.

 Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required.

Join us and our Hoppy Friends as we dive deeper into each stage of the life cycle, their habitats, frog facts and more! Kids will get to participate in interactive activities and games to learn more about amphibians. Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required. 

***Must have at least 10 participants****

Calling all young storytellers! Join us for Be an Author, a fun and interactive summer camp where kids will bring their imaginations to life by creating their very own book! Throughout the week, kids will explore the essential parts of a story—characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution—through engaging activities, group discussions, and hands-on writing exercises. Students will develop their own unique stories, illustrate their books, and even take home a finished copy to share with family and friends!

Healthcare Career Exploration

Students will explore various careers in healthcare including Dental Assisting, Health Information Technology, Paramedicine, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology and Sonography, Nursing and Respiratory Therapy. Spend time in each program and have the option for extra time with the program of your choice. This course will be held in the Nursing Education Center and is made possible with support from the PATH Grant.  Lunch will be provided.