4th-6th Registration
Lego Engineers Club
Calling all Lego fans! Join with other Lego enthusiasts as we build together. This twice-monthly workshop will provide the blocks and challenges, while you provide creativity and skill. Participants will work individually and in groups.
- Saturdays, 6/08/24-7/27/24 (no class on 6/15/24, 6/29/24, 7/6/24, 7/20/24)
- 2:30-4 p.m.
- $75
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-002
Creative Art Activities - Presented by the Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center
Our camp experience offers children the opportunity to explore visual communications, artistic collaborations, creative processes, learn the wonders of making and creating sculptures, and visual arts techniques. There is an emphasis on learning how to repurpose recycled materials for artistic expression. Students will work in groups and individually to create unique projects.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/10/24-6/13/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-006
Digging for Dinosaurs - Paleontology and Geology
Come enter the world of fossils, rocks, and dinosaurs! We will become amateur paleontologists while we study the past, examining the physical remains of what was left behind over 11,000 years ago! Learning how to look at fossils and rocks provides us with an exciting window to a prehistoric world where dinosaurs, along with many other extinct animals, lived and died.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/10/24-6/13/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-007
Drumtastic
Students will experience the power of music, rhythm, movement, and drumming. This high-energy class combines traditional aerobic movement with the powerful beat and rhythms of the drums. Students will explore rhythms by using stability balls on stands and drumsticks and have opportunities for creative movement exploration. Designed for enthusiastic students of all skill levels, the camp is full of performing, learning and listening opportunities.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/10/24-6/13/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-011
The Wonderful World of Willy Wonka
Discover the fantastical world of Willy Wonka while reading and discussing “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” together. Step into the Inventing Room for some yummy candy and chocolate related STEM activities, and enjoy the antics of Charlie, Veruca, Violet, Mike and others with lots of games and fun.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/10/24-6/13/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-010
Music Around Us
In this class, we will discover that music can be everywhere and be involved with different subjects. Some topics that will be covered are music in movies, unique instruments and different types of technology that can create music.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/10/24-6/13/24
- 1-4 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-004
Groovy Garb - Tie Dye Art (Pop-Up Class)
Love the look of tie dye but don’t know how to make the magic happen? Bring your white t-shirts and/or socks and learn several techniques for creating this fun fashion favorite. We recommend that you bring at least 2 shirts, but you can bring up to 3 shirts and white socks. All other materials will be provided.
- Tuesday, 6/11/24
- 1:30-3 p.m.
- $39
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-015
Mandala Making for Beginners (Pop-Up Class)
The term mandala is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “circle.” Mandalas are circular and contain patterns. The designs are found across many cultures and can by symbols of the universe, nature, family, community and/or used for meditation. Students will learn about mandalas and then choose to draw or create a 3-dimensional mandala using natural materials and craft supplies. All materials will be provided.
- Thursday, 6/13/24
- 1:30-3 p.m.
- $39
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-016
Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra Camp (2nd-5th Grade)
The Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra’s College for Kids camp introduces children to different string instruments including violin, viola, cello, and bass, and gives them the opportunity to begin learning to play violin with a skilled instructor! Campers will get to hear and handle different string instruments throughout the week, learn about various music concepts such as rhythm through fun activities and be visited by professional musicians! Instruments will be provided, and no previous experience with music or playing an instrument is required.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/17/24-6/20/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- 2nd - 5th
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-023
Introduction to ASL - American Sign Language
All students will have fun learning the alphabet, colors, family and animals in ASL. We will even sign and taste different foods! Participants will love “turning off their voices” and learn ASL through games and communication activities.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/17/24-6/20/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-024
Spotlight on Springfield - Discovering Local History
Let’s open a time capsule from Springfield and the surrounding area before and after 1840. Monday and Tuesday will focus on life here before 1840 - what was life like for kids, how did people dress and eat. A field trip to New Salem will deepen our understanding. Wednesday and Thursday will explore life in our area after 1840. Political and social change opened Springfield up to the world and resulted in innovation and new ways of looking at and doing things. A field trip to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library will give us new perspectives and help us compare and contrast our time and then.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/17/24-6/20/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-026
Xylos and Drums and More, Oh My!
Campers will explore active music making by playing instrumental pieces using Orff xylophones, tubano drums and other instruments. Campers will also have opportunities to create short melodies and rhythms.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/17/24-6/20/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-021
Seeds and Sprouts - Gardening
Do you love plants? Have you ever wanted to plant and work in a garden? This is the camp for you. We will learn about choosing plants and then planting them, how to care for them and how to use them. Make sure to dress for mess! We’ll be getting down and dirty.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/17/24-6/20/24
- 1-4 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-020
Yoga and Mindfulness
Yoga and mindfulness can help students build self-regulatory skills, resilience, social awareness and confidence. They also learn gross motor skills, increase strength and improve fitness. As they practice, students learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress and connecting to their bodies in a loving way while having fun. Students should bring a yoga mat each day.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/17/24-6/20/24
- 1-4 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-018
Bones and Stones – Archaeology
Become an archaeologist by assisting in the excavation of artifacts that will help tell the story of the past. We will learn techniques used to uncover and date items that we find in our own excavation! Putting the past together using archaeology is much like a mystery that you can begin to solve.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/24/24-6/27/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-032
Scripts and Panels - Reading and Writing Graphic Novels
Explore the world of reading through the comic book style of graphic novels. Campers will share their favorite graphic novels and try their hand at writing and drawing their own graphic novels.
- Monday-Thursday, 6/24/24-6/27/24
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-033
Math Magicians
If you love math, this is the camp to attend this summer. In this engaging and interactive experience, you will build a strong foundation in math, preparing you for future adventures in math. Activities will be focused on visual learning, problem solving strategies, technology integration, critical thinking and reasoning, as well as communication and collaboration.
- Monday-Thursday, 7/08/24-7/11/24
- 1-4 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-040
What’s Out There? - Exploring Space
Camp attendees will explore a variety of space concepts such as our solar system, planets, constellations and phases of the moon. Concepts will be taught through interactive activities and construction of various projects.
- Monday-Thursday, 7/08/24-7/11/24
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-035
Let’s Get Chemical
Kids will learn basic chemistry concepts from capillary action to chemical reactions and even create some edible treats that explore the chemistry of food. Concepts to be covered are acid/base chemistry, chemical reactions, salt crystals/salt chemistry, density/buoyancy and mixtures/solution. These chemistry concepts will be taught through hands-on activities, which engage the student in active learning.
- Monday-Thursday, 7/15/24-7/18/24
- 1-4 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-048
Herstory-Learning History with American Girls
Let’s look at history through the eyes of the American Dolls. We will learn about 12 specific dolls and the time that they lived - Felicity 1770’s, Josefina 1824, Addy 1860’s, Samantha early 1900’s, Rebecca WWI, Claudia 1920’s, Kit 1930’s, Nanea WWII, Melody 1960s, Courtney 1980’s, Nickie and Isabel 2000 and Joss 2020. Lots of hands-on activities! Any American Girl Dolls are welcome but not required.
- Monday-Thursday, 7/22/24-7/25/24
- 1-4 p.m.
- $149
- LLCC-Springfield
- YES 700-054
4th-6th Registration