Youth Programs and Camps
We offer one day workshops, weekend seminars and week long camps for youth in a variety of subject areas. Each year we offer technology, art, music, career, engineering and many other educational opportunities for youth.
Summer Art Camp
July 7 - 13, 2013
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Scholarship
Preparing for a Mission Trip
Date: June 3, 2013
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Ages: 13-18 years
Instructor: Jennifer Bryant
Cost: $20
Description: If it's your first time traveling abroad, preparing for a short-term Mission trip can seem overwhelming. How much stuff do I bring? What documentation do I need? There is a whole lot more to being prepared than getting your passport, immunizations and proper clothing. Learn the essentials; what to pack, how to avoid catastrophes and tips to make your trip extra special. Please bring paper and pencils.
Kaleidoscopes
Date: June 3, 2013
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Ages: 5+ years
Instructor: Brett Bensley
Cost: $30
Description: Kaleidoscopes-History and making a working kaleidoscope. Learn the secrets of this art form. Each student will make their own kaleidoscope to keep.
Gymnastics
Date: June 3-6, 2013
Time: 9:30-11:00 am
Ages: 6-10 years
Instructor: Sun Elite Gymnastics Academy
Cost: $50
Description: Come and learn the basic gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline. Students will participate for 1 1/2 hours under the instruction of qualified instructors in a camp atmosphere of fun and learning.
Computer Guts
Date: June 5, 2013
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Ages: 8-14 years
Instructor: Travis Gresens
Cost: Free
Description: Learn computer anatomy 101 with this hands-on class. We will explore what is in the box and what makes it operate. We will also discuss computer hardware, troubleshooting and upgrading topics.
Creative Writing Camp
Date: June 3-6, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 3:00 pm
Ages: 12-18 years
Instructor: Hannah Green
Cost: $60
Description: The Summer Creative Writing Camp at Eastern Illinois University is an intensive four-day adventure in the writing of fiction and poetry for high school students and advanced middle school students. Each day will include various writing exercises to excite creativity and develop skills, as well as free time to write and to meet individually with the instructor for specific guidance. Students will write several complete short stories and poems. They will also compile a portfolio of ideas and writing fragments for future projects, and will read aloud from their work at an informal end-of-the week reading to which friends and relatives are invited.
Kid's Cooking Around the World
Date: June 12, 2013
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Ages: 9-12 years
Instructor: Mary Kay Spannagel & Mary Liz Wright
Cost: $25
Description: Come around the world with us. Learning the cultures and foods of other countries.
Kid's Cooking Around the World
Date: June 13, 2013
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Ages: 9-12 years
Instructor: Mary Kay Spanagel & Mary Liz Wright
Cost: $25
Description: Come around the world with us. Learning the cultures and foods of other countries.
Beginning Spanish
Date: June 17-20, 2013
Time: 8:30-11:30 am
Ages: 7-10 years
Instructor: Jennifer Bryant
Cost: $40
Description: Learn basic Spanish language, from the alphabet to common Spanish phrases. Practice spelling with other students in Spanish/ Sing folk songs, play games, and join me for a fiesta! Try new foods, listen to Hispanic music and hit the piñata! Please bring paper, pencils, and a folder.
Beginning Spanish
Date: June 17-20, 2013
Time: Noon - 3:00 pm
Ages: 11-15 years
Instructor: Jennifer Bryant
Cost: $40
Description: Learn basic Spanish language, from the alphabet to common Spanish phrases. Practice spelling with other students in Spanish/ Sing folk songs, play games, and join me for a fiesta! Try new foods, listen to Hispanic music and hit the piñata! Please bring paper, pencils, and a folder.
Math-mania
Date: June 17-20, 2013
Time: 11:00 am-Noon
Ages: 8-9 years
Instructor: Marshall Lassak
Cost: $35
Description: Come ready to play a variety of (non-video) games with a mathematical focus. From addition to subtraction to shapes and numbers, several different games will be played. Along the way you will engage varying strategies and mathematical ideas. Several of the games will be able to be recreated at home.
Button Jewelry
Date: June 18, 2013
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Ages: 12-17 years
Instructor: Kathy Bryant
Cost: $20
Description: Create a beautiful and unique one-of-a-kind, bracelet or anklet using buttons! You can be fancy or silly, sophisticated or whimsical. Create something for yourself or a present for someone else.
Beginning Engineering Lego Camp
Date: June 24-27, 2013
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Ages: 6-8 years
Instructor: Peter Wiles
Cost: $99
Description: Design and build exciting projects with LEGO construction materials. You will work with levers, gears, pulleys, and wheels to make cars, catapults, and more. There will be time each day for both individual creative challenges and team projects. Great opportunity for girls and boys.
WeDo Robotics Engineering Camp
Date: June 24-27, 2013
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Ages: 8-10 years
Instructor: Jodi Cline
Cost: $99
Description: Involve yourself with engaging learning experiences in science, literacy, and math. Use the LEGO WeDo materials to inspire problem solving and creativity! Participants will work on themed projects as well as have challenging creative time. Great opportunity for girls and boys.
Paper Weaving
Date: June 27, 2013
Time: 8:30-10:30 am
Ages: 8-14 years
Instructor: Kathy Bryant
Cost: $20
Description: Using everyday paper in different colors, weave art pieces that can be framed. We will explore different patterns, as well as finishing and framing.
Advanced Spanish
Date: July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2013
Time: 8:30 -11:30 am
Ages: 7-10 years
Instructor: Jennifer Bryant
Cost: $40
Description: Learn basic Spanish language, from the alphabet to common Spanish phrases. Practice spelling with other students in Spanish. Sing folk songs, play games, and join me for a fiesta! Try new foods, listen to Hispanic music and hit the piñata! Please bring paper, pencils, and a folder.
Advanced Spanish
Date: July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2013
Time: Noon-3:00 pm
Ages: 11-15 years
Instructor: Jennifer Bryant
Cost: $40
Description: Learn basic Spanish language, from the alphabet to common Spanish phrases. Practice spelling with other students in Spanish. Sing folk songs, play games, and join me for a fiesta! Try new foods, listen to Hispanic music and hit the piñata! Please bring paper, pencils, and a folder.
Intermediate Engineering Lego Camp
Date: July 8-11, 2013
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Ages: 8-10 years
Instructor: Peter Wiles
Cost: $99
Description: Work with Lego construction materials to design and build exciting projects. Explore simple machines, motors, gears, and motion. There will be individual creative challenges and team projects. Great opportunity for girls and boys.
Beginning LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics
Date: July 8-11, 2013
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Ages: 10-14 years
Instructor: Justin Bosley
Cost: $99
Description: Build and program with LEGO Mindstorms robots. Program the robots to move, sing, and dance! Incorporate sensors to give the robot intelligence to make decisions. No experience with robots or programming is expected. Great for boys and girls!
Weaving with Specialty Papers
Date: July 15, 2013
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Ages: 12-17 years
Instructor: Kathy Bryant
Cost: $25
Description: Vellum, metallic, rice and handmade papers are some of the papers you can use to create exquisite, one-of-a-kind works of art. Come explore the possibilities and leave with a beautiful artwork for yourself or someone else.
Intermediate LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics
Date: July 15-18, 2013
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Ages: 10-14 years
Instructor: Jodi Cline
Cost: $99
Description: Extend your building and programming knowledge with LEGO Mindstorms robots. Complete projects and challenges at the intermediate level. Completions of a Beginning LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robotics experience required.
Creativity & Design with Scratch Computer Programming
Date: July 15-18, 2013
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Ages: 12-16 years
Instructor: Rick Anderson
Cost: $99
Description: Create interactive stories, animations, and games with Scratch - a computer programming language designed for kids and teens. No computer programming experience is expected.
