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Youth Enrichment

Hands-on fun for elementary and middle school students. Our Academic Enrichment Program features classes that improve academic and language skills, develop an appreciation for art and drama, and provide opportunities to explore technology. 

These courses offer a unique opportunity to boost interest and understanding in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) topics in exciting ways that complement a child's learning. Active and engaging experiences foster a student's natural curiosity and stimulate learning and problem-solving.

COD Youth Academy is fun and engaging, with the instructional quality and academic standards you expect from College of DuPage.

Join us and adventure into the exploration of new ideas!

2023 Spring Courses

Grades 3 through 5

Chess Wizards
Improve your critical thinking and sportsmanship skills while learning this fun, logic-focused game. Study famous games and unique strategies, then use what you have learned to compete in a tournament. No prior chess experience is necessary.

Thursday, Feb. 2 to 23
4:30 to 6 p.m.
YEEL-0001-004, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

LEGO® Robotics Workshop (G 3-5)
Join College of DuPage Engineering Club members to design and build a LEGO® robot and learn to program your creation to move and complete tasks. This unique opportunity will have students work with Engineering Club members to help build, troubleshoot and program their robots. 

Saturday, Jan. 28
9a.m. to noon
YEEL-0005-002, $49
On campus in Glen Ellyn

SketchUp for Kids
Create models and images on a computer screen using SketchUp, a popular rendering program used by professionals in architectural and gaming industries. Students enjoy learning technology and exercising their creativity as they are introduced to tools and functions in this dynamic design software.

Saturday, April 1 and 15
9 a.m. to noon
YEEL-0001-005, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Spring Break Breads
Bake up a storm over spring break with this culinary course dedicated to all things bread. Students will enjoy creating bagels, quick breads and rapid rise yeast bread.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28 and 29
9 to 11:30 a.m.
YEEL-0001-007, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Stars, Planets and Galaxies
Explore classical and dwarf planets, galaxies, stars and dark matter. Learn how black holes work, what causes a supernova, and discover other celestial objects in space. 

Thursday, March 2 to 23
4 to 5:30 p.m.
YEEL-0001-002, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Sweet Treats
This hands-on culinary class is designed for kids who love sweet treats. Students learn how to make almond bark, spring cornflake crunch and yummy fruit tarts. Instructor: Lesley Shworles

Saturday, April 1
9 to 11 a.m.
YEEL-0001-006, $25
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Young Scientists
This cool, scientific discovery course will ignite your imagination. Participate in hands-on experiments while learning about science.

Thursday, April 6 to 27
4:30 to 6 p.m.
YEEL-0001-003, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Word Smart
Explore why we say the things we do in the English language. Etymology, the study of word origins and how language has evolved over time, can help build reading, writing, spelling and comprehension skills. Join this interesting and dynamic course that encourages students to apply strategies as they read and write. 

Saturday, Feb. 18 to March 11
9 to 10:30 a.m.
YEEL-0001-001, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Grades 6 through 8

Digital Painting
Learn the basics of digital brushes, layer styles and more to create amazing images. Students use either Photoshop or pixlr.com during class and are introduced to a digital drawing pad.

Saturday, April 8 to 29
3 to 5 p.m.
YEMS-0001-105, $149
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Dungeons and Dragons
Join us on a quest for adventure and monster destruction. Use your imagination, create your own character, work as a team and develop group problem-solving skills as you attempt to complete a quest led by the Dungeon Master, Mr. Morty.

Saturday, April 8 to 29
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-106, $149
On campus in Glen Ellyn

SketchUp for Kids
Create models and images on a computer screen using SketchUp, a popular rendering program used by professionals in architectural and gaming industries. Students enjoy learning technology and exercising their creativity as they are introduced to tools and functions in this dynamic design software.

Saturday, April 22 and 29
9 a.m. to noon
YEMS-0001-007, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Spring Break Breads
Bake up a storm over spring break with this culinary course dedicated to all things bread. Students will enjoy creating bagels, quick breads and rapid rise yeast bread.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 28 and 29
12:30 to 3 p.m.
YEMS-0001-008, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Word Smart
Explore why we say the things we do in the English language. Etymology, the study of word origins and how language has evolved over time, can help build reading, writing, spelling and comprehension skills. Join this interesting and dynamic course that encourages students to apply strategies as they read and write. 

Saturday, Feb. 18 to March 11
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
YEMS-0001-001, $75
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Contact Information

Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu