Youth Academy offers a range of courses, camps, and programs designed for young learners to high school students. Through continuing education, we provide a fun, supportive environment where youth can explore new interests, develop valuable skills, and prepare for future academic and career success.
Meet the Youth Academy team, explore offerings and find the perfect program to ignite your child’s passion and potential.
Register online through Instant Enrollment or contact Continuing Education at (630) 942-2208 to get started.
Registration for Summer 2026 K-12 programs is now open. Visit cod.edu/ce-registration for more information. Current summer programs are viewable within CE Instant Enrollment and the full printed program guide will be available in February. Register before March 31st to receive a 10% rebate on most summer youth programs.
Youth Open House
Saturday, March 7
noon to 3 p.m.
Programs for All Ages
Youth Enrichment classes and Summer Explorer camps are offered throughout the year for students in elementary and middle school. Explore exciting STEM topics or gain additional practice in school subjects.
The Elementary Excellence program offers summer classes offered from third to fifth grade for academically gifted students scoring in the ninetieth percentile.
Please note: The Talent Search program has transitioned to serve grades 3 to 5 through Elementary Excellence programming and grades 6 through 8 in Junior High Achievers programming.
Merit Badge Camps
Earn your Boy Scouts of America merit badges at COD. Camps are led by a certified merit badge counselor and different topics will be offered throughout the year. Contact the Youth Coordinator at youthacademy@cod.edu with your student's name, age and phone number to be added to the wait list.
The Youth Academy offers summer enrichment programming for students entering the 6th through 8th grades.
High achieving students are invited to enroll in Junior High Achievers, a summer program designed to engage them in high school-level coursework alongside their peers. Classes are structured to reflect high school standards, providing an enriching academic experience. These courses provide an excellent foundation for those students seeking to enroll in advanced coursework in high school (i/e Honors and AP level).
- Youth Academy High School Classes offer high school credit courses for credit, advancement, or enrichment throughout the summer. Visit cod.edu/cehighschool for more information.
- Career Academy summer courses partner with our credit divisions to give students a hand-on, immersive experience for college and career pathways.
- Success Series courses are offered year-round at three of our campus locations: main Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Westmont. These courses will help your student increase their academic success and prepare for the rigor of high school and college courses.
- Test Prep - ACT and SAT group test prep courses are offered year-round at three of our campus locations: main Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Westmont.
- Private tutoring is available for high school students in most courses including AP, Honors and Test Prep. Expert instructors hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and are selected based on their subject matter expertise.
Private tutoring is available for high school students in most subject areas including AP, Honors and Test Prep. Help your student achieve academic success and fill out a Student Inquiry form today.
Registration
Parents can register their student online via CE Instant Enrollment or call the CE registration staff at 630-942-2208 to register over the phone. Parents must register students with a parent email and cell phone number. Do not use the student's school email address. Course updates and information will be sent to the parent's personal email address.
Required Forms
All students registered in Youth Enrichment, Elementary Excellence, Junior High Achievers or Summer Camp in-person programs must have a completed Student Code of Conduct and Medical Release Form and Online Youth Waiver on file on the first day of their camp or class. Parents and guardians may bring completed copies of these required forms on the first day or complete them during sign-in. High school credit courses also require the Grade Release Form to be completed for each student. Find more information at cod.edu/cehighschool. High School and Junior High Achiever students may email their completed forms to youthacademy@cod.edu
Summer 2026 Hiring Information
Continuing Education is hiring for Summer 2026 Youth Programs at the main campus in Glen Ellyn, as well as the Naperville and Westmont Center. All positions are hourly and part-time unless otherwise stated. Hiring will begin in February 2026.
Cancellations and Refunds
In the event of a class cancellation or student drop, College of DuPage Continuing Education will issue a refund to the name associated with the enrolled course. In order for a parent to receive the refund in their name, they will need to complete the following Parent Refund Form for Youth Academy Participants. This form needs to be completed no later than one week after the payment has been made for the course.
Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu
- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.