Learn how to maximize your potential by taking advantage of the many youth offerings at College of DuPage. It's never too early to develop an appreciation of lifelong learning.
All youth courses during the Fall 2020 semester will take place online. Click on the "+" sign next to each grade level below to see specific course details.
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Online Opportunities
All online courses require access to a reliable internet connection, a personal computer, webcam, and microphone. Registered students are required to submit online waivers for program.
Please be advised: registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses. All students must have a completed copy of the Youth Academy Online Waiver on file at least 2 business days prior to the start of class. Completed forms should be emailed to youthacademy@cod.edu.
Sir Cumference and Medieval Geometry (Grades 4 to 6)
Explore geometric topics through the fun math adventure books by Neuschwander and Geehan. Students will discover exciting ways to understand and remember concepts such as coordinate planes, parts of a circle, the ratio of pi and more. Students should have a basic understanding of the four fundamental operations with whole numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Class meetings will be held via Zoom. Instructor: Ayesha Ahmed
Monday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 9
4 to 5:30 p.m.
YEEL-0004-001, $75
Registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses.
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Fractal Fun (Grades 6 to 8)
Discover the art and mathematical concepts behind the Sierpinski Triangle, Koch Curve and other famous fractals. Explore geometry and art in these infinite, self-similar patterns found in nature. Class meetings will be held via Zoom. Instructor: Ayesha Ahmed
Tuesday, Nov. 10 to Dec. 1
4 to 5:30 p.m.
YEMS-0003-002, $75
Registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses.
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The Junior High Achievers program reinforces the academic performance of motivated seventh and eighth graders in non-credit high school coursework. COD does not offer high school credit or final letter grades for programs. All courses are taught by Illinois State Board of Education, High School certified instructors that possess up-to-date Illinois Professional Licensure. Visit our website at cod.edu/junior-high to review additional program dates.
Math level 1: Algebra with an Introduction to Geometry
This Math Academic Readiness class encompasses math topics such as Pythagorean Theorem, polynomials, the order of operations, foil, factoring, probability, solving inequalities, graphing, equations of a line. As well as simple Geometry topics like area, perimeter, properties of circles, triangles and of regular polygons. Suitable for grades 7-9 or classes like Algebra, basic math, consumer math, intro to Geometry.
Wednesdays, Oct.14 to Oct. 28
6 to 8:00 p.m.
YEHSC-0005-001, $99
Virtual Classroom
Math level 2: Algebra II with Geometry and Trigonometry
Suitable for grades 9-11 or classes like Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra with Geometry, Algebra with Trigonometry, College Algebra, Consumer math II. Students will explore math topics including right triangles with unit circle and Trigonometry with additional Algebra 2 concepts like two equations/two unknowns, substitutions, squares, powers, inequalities, graphing inequalities, basic functions, integration of Algebra with Geometry.
Saturdays, Oct.10 to Oct. 24
10:00 a.m. to noon
YEHSC-0005-003, $99
Virtual Classroom
Algebra Spotlight: Graphing Linear Equations & Slopes
This Algebra Spotlight Series will highlight Graphing Linear Equations & Slope. Class workshop meetings will preview & review the following concepts: How to graph a linear equation, write equations in slope-intercept form, find the slope of a line, x-& y-intercepts, and parallel & perpendicular lines. Instructor & students will work through various problems together, allowing the student to gain greater confidence in algebraic skills. Graph Paper will be needed daily. No homework will be assigned but practice problems will be available for independent study.
Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 20 to Oct. 29
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
YEHSC 0005-010, $99
Virtual Classroom
Algebra Spotlight: Working with Systems of Equations
Students can review and preview working with systems of equations in many forms. Learn how to solve systems of equations: by graphing, substitution, and elimination as well as solving word problems. Instructor & students will work through various problems together, allowing the student to gain greater confidence in algebraic skills. No homework will be assigned. Graph Paper will be needed daily
Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 to Nov. 19
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
YEHSC 0005-011, $99
Virtual Classroom
Chemistry Spotlight: Math Components
This Chemistry Spotlight will review and introduce the math-heavy components of chemistry. The instructor will review concepts and give examples for the first hour of class. The instructor and students will work through problems together during the second hour. Topics include Atomic Structure, Gas Laws, e-configuration, limiting reactants, stoichiometry, and other typically covered in both first and second semesters in a standard high school course.
Monday through Friday, Oct. 5 to Oct. 09
6 to 8:00 p.m.
YEHSC 0006-100, $115
Virtual Classroom
Registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses.
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Get into academic shape with our class workshops that focus on math and science subjects that allow students the ability to preview, review, or reinforce course topics that are typical trouble subject areas.
Lessons will be prepared and if students have particular questions, those will be addressed first during the first-hour of the program. All curriculum will loosely follow general math and science standards throughout the duration of the program.
Courses are taught by Illinois State Board of Education, High School certified instructors that possess up-to-date Illinois Professional Licensure. Visit our website at cod.edu/cehighschool to review additional program dates.
Math level 1: Algebra with an Introduction to Geometry
This Math Academic Readiness class encompasses math topics such as Pythagorean Theorem, polynomials, the order of operations, foil, factoring, probability, solving inequalities, graphing, equations of a line. As well as simple Geometry topics like area, perimeter, properties of circles, triangles and of regular polygons. Suitable for grades 7-9 or classes like Algebra, basic math, consumer math, intro to Geometry.
Wednesdays, Oct.14 to Oct. 28
6 to 8:00 p.m.
YEHSC-0005-001, $99
Virtual Classroom
Math level 2: Algebra II with Geometry and Trigonometry
Suitable for grades 9-11 or classes like Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra with Geometry, Algebra with Trigonometry, College Algebra, Consumer math II. Students will explore math topics including right triangles with unit circle and Trigonometry with additional Algebra 2 concepts like two equations/two unknowns, substitutions, squares, powers, inequalities, graphing inequalities, basic functions, integration of Algebra with Geometry.
Saturdays, Oct.10 to Oct. 24
10:00 a.m. to noon
YEHSC-0005-003, $99
Virtual Classroom
Algebra Spotlight: Graphing Linear Equations & Slopes
This Algebra Spotlight Series will highlight Graphing Linear Equations & Slope. Class workshop meetings will preview & review the following concepts: How to graph a linear equation, write equations in slope-intercept form, find the slope of a line, x-& y-intercepts, and parallel & perpendicular lines. Instructor & students will work through various problems together, allowing the student to gain greater confidence in algebraic skills. Graph Paper will be needed daily. No homework will be assigned but practice problems will be available for independent study.
Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 20 to Oct. 29
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
YEHSC 0005-010, $99
Virtual Classroom
Algebra Spotlight: Working with Systems of Equations
Students can review and preview working with systems of equations in many forms. Learn how to solve systems of equations: by graphing, substitution, and elimination as well as solving word problems. Instructor & students will work through various problems together, allowing the student to gain greater confidence in algebraic skills. No homework will be assigned. Graph Paper will be needed daily.
Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 to Nov. 19
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
YEHSC 0005-011, $99
Virtual Classroom
Chemistry Spotlight: Math Components
This Chemistry Spotlight will review and introduce the math-heavy components of chemistry. The instructor will review concepts and give examples for the first hour of class. The instructor and students will work through problems together during the second hour. Topics include Atomic Structure, Gas Laws, e-configuration, limiting reactants, stoichiometry, and other typically covered in both first and second semesters in a standard high school course.
Monday through Friday, Oct. 5 to Oct. 09
6 to 8:00 p.m.
YEHSC 0006-100, $115
Virtual Classroom
Registration closes one week prior to the start of online courses.
Register today through myACCESS!
The College of DuPage Youth Academy provided free youth activity videos all summer long. Check out our Facebook page for the latest enrichment content!
Video Archive
June 1 - Kids in the Kitchen: Fruit Kabobs
June 2 - Math-E-Magic: Circles
June 3 - Yogic Math
June 4 - Kids in the Kitchen: Veggie Omelet
June 8 - Kids in the Kitchen: English Muffin Pizzas
June 9 - Logic Puzzles: Elimination
June 10 - ACT & SAT Readiness
June 11 - Kids in the Kitchen: Banana Bread
June 15 - Caring For Your Pets
June 16 - Simple Meme Creation
June 17 - ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips: English Section
June 18 - Kids in the Kitchen: Pancakes
June 22 - Kids in the Kitchen: Easy Bean Burrito
June 23 - Math-E-Magic: Looping Numbers
June 24 - ACT & SAT Test Prep: Reading Section
June 25 - Kids in the Kitchen: Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
June 29 - Kids in the Kitchen: Rice Krispie Mug Treat
June 30- Amusement Park Physics
July 1- ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips: Math Section
July 2- Kids in the Kitchen: Baked Chicken Tenders
July 6 - All About Animals: Frozen Yogurt Dog Treats
July 7 - Logic Puzzles: Rebus Puzzles
July 8 - ACT Test Prep Tips: Science Section
July 9 - Kids in the Kitchen: Guacamole
July 13 - Kids in the Kitchen: Confetti Popcorn
July 14 - Math- E- Magic: Consecutive Numbers
July 15 - Act & Test Prep Tips: Essay Section
July 16 - Kids in the Kitchen: Fruit Salad
July 20 - Kids in the Kitchen: Berry Dip
July 21 - Logic Puzzles: Sudoku
July 22- High School Success : Time Management
July 23 - Kids in the Kitchen: Quesadilla
July 27 - All About Animals : My Dog Does What?
July 28 - Math-E-Magic: The Calculator Argument
July 29 - Test Prep Series: Cornell Note-Taking
July 30 - Kids in the Kitchen: Cake in a Mug
Aug. 3 - Kids in the Kitchen: Quick Energy Trail Mix
Aug. 4 - Reading Comprehension: Fix the Fuzziness
Aug. 5 - Fall 2020 ACT/SAT Best Practices
Aug. 6 - Kids in the Kitchen: Banana Berry Nice Cream
Youth Academy students exploring culinary arts in our Culinary Center.
Explorers Day Camp field trip.
Youth Academy students soldering as part of our manufacturing camp.
Youth Academy students expanding their scientific skills while learning how to use a microscope.
Summer Camp fun, Youth Academy students trying they hand at archery.
Youth and High School Programs
Click on the program titles below to find more information about our summer offerings for students in Kindergarten through High School.
Youth Enrichment: Academic and enrichment classes for students in elementary and middle school. Explore exciting STEM topics or gain additional practice in school subjects.
Junior High Achievers: Students entering grades 7 and 8 are invited to explore high school curriculum among a group of peers in classes modeled after high school standards.
High School Programs: Elective and academic options throughout the year include test preparation, tutoring and our new summer refresher series.
Talent Search: Courses for academically gifted students scoring in the ninetieth percentile.
Summer Camps: Explorer Camps provide all-day fun for students entering kindergarten to grade six. Students entering grades seven to ten can participate in the Counselor Training program or Teen X-Treme Camps.
Tutoring: Professional tutoring is available in a variety of topics including English, Math, Science and Standardized ACT and SAT Test Prep.
Merit Badges
Earn your Boy Scouts of America merit badges at College of DuPage. Camps are led by a certified merit badge counselor and different topics will be offered throughout the year.
All Merit Badge camps are currently at full capacity. To be contacted when additional sessions are created, email the Youth Coordinator at youthacademy@cod.edu and include the student's name, age and a phone number at which you can be reached.
In-Person Required Forms
All students registered in Youth Enrichment, Talent Search or Summer Camp in-person programs must have a completed Student Code of Conduct and Medical Release Form 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. The high school programs have a separate set of required forms, find more information at cod.edu/cehighschool.
Cancellations & 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.
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Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110, (630) 942-2208
Email: CE@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-3785
All COD facilities are closed to the public until further notice. If you are attempting
to register for a class, Please leave a message and Continuing Education staff will
return your call as soon as possible. You can also reach us by email at ce@cod.edu at any time.