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Summer 2026 Youth Enrichment Programs

In-person classes June 1 though July 31

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Welcome to big fun, big learning, and endless creativity!


Get ready for a summer bursting with imagination, discovery, and hands-on fun! Our Youth Summer Programs bring learning to life for students in grades 1–12 with exciting classes in art, STEM, game design, leadership, and more. From crafting masterpieces in the Nerman Museum’s art studio to taking on new creative and mental challenges, every class is designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and joy.


With half-day morning or afternoon sessions—and the convenience of supervised lunches and late pick-ups—families can build a full week of exploration that fits their schedules. Our experienced instructors and long-standing community college programs ensure each student learns, laughs, and grows in a safe, encouraging environment. This June and July, adventure and creativity await!

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Summer 2026 Youth Schedule at a Glance

Make Your Summer Plans Now and Share the Fun by Inviting Your Child's Friends to Attend!

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Week 1: Monday - Friday, June 1-5

Grade 4-6

Virtual Reality: The Future is Now - 8-11:30 a.m.

Getting Started with Game Development - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Sew Much Fun - 8-11:30 a.m.

Getting Started with Game Development - 8-11:30 a.m.

Art Journeys: Plein-Air Painting - 12:30-4 p.m.

Virtual Reality: The Future is Now - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-12 - Monday-Thursday

Introduction to EMS: Medicine on the Street - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Young boy and girl making art and laughing.


Week 2: Monday - Friday, June 8-12

Grade 1-3

Art Explorers: Sport in Art! - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 4-6

Exploring Animal Careers - 8-11:30 a.m.

Drone Adventures - 8-11:30 a.m.

Hands-On Art: Drawing, Painting, & Sculpture! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Observational Drawing - 12:30-4 p.m.

Engineering Design Squad: Machines - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Wizarding Wonder: Harry Potter Style! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Book or Movie? You Decide! - 12:30-4 p.m.

Drone Adventures - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 6-12 - Friday

Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

A young girl holding a motorized vehicle that she created in a STEM course.


Week 3: Monday - Thursday, June 15-19

Note: Campus is Closed Friday for Juneteenth


Grade 4-6

Esports Gamers and Streamers - 8-11:30 a.m.

Sew It! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Wizarding Wonder: Harry Potter Style! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Engineering Design Squad: Structures - 12:30-4 p.m.

Mix it Up! The Art of Mixed Media - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Creative Computer Coding - 8-11:30 a.m.

Observational Drawing - 8-11:30 a.m.

Art Journeys: The Art of Architecture - 12:30-4 p.m.

Travel the World! - 12:30-4 p.m. (note: two week course - June 15-26)

Esports Gamers and Streamers - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 6-8

Madam President- 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-12 - Two weeks June 15-June 26

Learn How to Play Guitar! - 12:30-4 p.m. (note: two week course - June 15-26)


Grade 10-12

Write your Common App Essay with Depth and Authenticity - 8-11:30 a.m.

A young boy playing chess at a table.


Week 4: Monday - Friday, June 22-26

Grade 4-6

Cyber Spies - 8-11:30 a.m.

You Can Make Money with Crafts! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Art Adventures: Painting Studio - 12:30-4 p.m.

Design Squad: Space Mission - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Art Studio: Draw, Paint, Sculpt - 8-11:30 a.m.

The Math of Computers! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Sign Language for Beginners - 8-11:30 a.m.

Structure in Sculpture - 12:30-4 p.m.

Cyber Spies - 12:30-4 p.m.

Travel the World! - 12:30-4 p.m. (note: two week course - June 15-26)


Grade 1-12

Chess Camp - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-12 - Two weeks June 15-June 26

Learn How to Play Guitar! - 12:30-4 p.m. (note: two week course - June 15-26)


Grade 6-12 - Friday

Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Two grade school girls working on art project water coloring.


Week 5: Monday - Friday, July 6-10

Grade 1-3

Art Explorers: All About Painting! - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 4-6

A.I. Designers & Developers - 8-11:30 a.m.

The Art of Color: Developing an Artist’s Eye - 8-11:30 a.m.

Time-Traveling Artists - 12:30-4 p.m.

Engineering Design Squad: Electricity - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Exploring Creativity & the Art of Storytelling – Disney/Pixar - 8-11:30 a.m.

A.I. Designers & Developers - 12:30-4 p.m.

Songs that Speak - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-12

Learn How to Play Ukulele - 12:30-4 p.m.

Three young girls around a Red Cross Instructor demonstrating proper diaper changing procedures.


Week 6: Monday - Friday, July 13-17

Grade 1-3

Art Explorers: Nature in Art! - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 4-6

LEGO® Films and Stop Action! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Reimagine, Repurpose, Create: The Art of Upcycling! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Code Your Own Adventure: Interactive Storytelling! - 12:30-4 p.m.

CSI Forensics - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Code Your Own Adventure: Interactive Storytelling! - 8-11:30 a.m.

Painting Studio - 8-11:30 a.m.

LEGO® Films and Stop Action! - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-12

Learn How to Play Harmonica - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 1-12

Chess Camp - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 6-12 - Friday

Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Week 7: Monday - Friday, July 20-24

Grade 4-6

Symmetry in Art - 8-11:30 a.m.

Roblox® Coders - 8-11:30 a.m.

Art Adventures: Game Design! - 12:30-4 p.m.

Guardians of the Beat: K-Pop Demon Hunters - 12:30-4 p.m.

Code Breakers - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

Code Breakers - 8-11:30 a.m.

Percy Jackson vs. the Myths: Greek Gods on Trial - 8-11:30 a.m.

Symmetry in Art - 12:30-4 p.m.

Roblox® Coders - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 10-12 - Monday-Thursday

College Prep - 9 a.m.-noon

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Week 8: Monday - Friday, July 27-31

Grade 4-6

Sign Language for Beginners - 8-11:30 a.m.

Minecraft Modders - 8-11:30 a.m.

Printmaking Studio Week - 8-11:30 a.m.

Art Adventures: 3D Art! - 12:30-4 p.m.

YouTube Content Creators - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 7-9

YouTube Content Creators - 8-11:30 a.m.

Minecraft Modders - 12:30-4 p.m.

Printmaking Studio Week - 12:30-4 p.m.


Grade 10-12

Exploration of Creative Writing - 12:30-4 p.m.

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Supervised Lunch and

Supervised Late Pickup


For a worry-free week, enroll your child in Supervised Lunch and Supervised Late Pickup knowing your child is having fun and staying safe on campus all-day long, allowing you to focus on the demands of work and life.

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