Chicago: UIC Summer Youth Programs

[Susan Smith Ross]

The deadlines for some of these programs has passed.  If your child (or a child you knows) is interested, I'd give them a call to make sure they are no longer accepting applications.  Oftentimes, the application date is extended if the program is not full.  Also, keep this information for next summer as the programs (and deadlines) are often the same or very similar.

Summer Programs for Youth:

Information about programs is subject to change, so please contact the program directly for the most up to date information.

Academic Oriented Programs

UIC Summer Prep Program

Contact: Early Outreach Program, (312) 996-2549
Age Group: Currently in Kindergarten – 8th Grade

This six week academic summer camp runs from Monday, June 18 through Friday, July 27, 2007. It provides academic enrichment activities in science, mathematics, reading, writing, and public speaking. Students also enjoy classes in physical education, drama, art, and field trips to locations in Illinois and Indiana. This program provides an integrated science-focused curriculum through which students learn and expand their understanding of the scientific method of problem solving. Students learn team work and critical thinking in an environment that is both challenging and fun. Social interaction with students from across the city of Chicago enhances student’s awareness and appreciation of individuals from other cultures. In order to be eligible, a student must be performing at or above grade level, earning “A’s” and “B’s” in the core subject areas, interested in pursuing a career in the health professions, recommended by a teacher, and enrolled in an accredited elementary school. Please contact the program for application, deadline, and fee information.

Health Science Enrichment Program (HSEP)

 

Contact: Early Outreach Program, (312) 996-2549
Age Group: Currently in 9th – 12th Grade

This four week program runs from Monday, July 2 through Thursday, July 26, 2007. The program is intended for students who are interested in careers in the health professions and is targeted towards underrepresented populations. The program seeks to increase participants’ awareness of career opportunities in the health professions, the level of academic rigor required to succeed in these careers, laboratory research methods, scientific computing, and scientific research paper writing. Advanced students will have the opportunity to get involved in research projects at UIC. The students’ research projects will be determined with the assistance of their faculty mentors. In addition to working daily on their research projects and taking college level courses, there will also be seminars focused on health science related subjects. Students will also have the opportunity to earn service learning credit. Please contact the program for application, deadline, and fee information.

Project SOAR Teen Literacy Coach Positions

 

Contact: UIC Center for Literacy, (312) 413-7403 or (312) 413-5886
Age Group: 14 – 18 Years Old

Project SOAR (Sharing Opportunities and Activities for Reading), a Head Start early literacy and youth development initiative, has paid positions available for Teen Literacy Coaches. Teens will work with 3 – 5 year olds in Head Start classrooms and be trained to deliver early literacy activities to the children.  To be eligible, applicants must be Chicago residents; enrolled in school during the school year; able to work in the summer 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday – Friday; and have a current physical exam and current TB test results. Priority is given to teens who attended Head Start or who have a family member currently in Head Start. Applications must be picked up and dropped off IN PERSON at the table in the lobby of the Disability, Health, and Social Policy Building at 1640 W. Roosevelt Road, near Ashland Avenue. Applications can be picked up February 1 – April 20, 2007, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. Please contact the program for additional information.

Talented High School Student Program (THSSP)

 

Contact: Amanda Onysio, Office of Special Scholarship Programs, (312) 355-2477 or ama...@uic.edu
Age Group: High School Students

Students who are accepted into this program are able to take college level courses at UIC. Participants pay regular tuition and fees, and all other costs related to taking UIC classes (books, materials, lab fees, etc). To be eligible for the program, applicants must be Illinois residents, have received an ACT composite score of at least 25 (or the equivalent), and rank in the upper 10% of the student’s high school class. Students must also have at least one year of high school remaining in order to enroll in the program. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible for THSSP. Typically, applicants must also be at least 16 years old. Applications are also accepted for fall and spring. The deadlines to apply for each semester are: Summer 2007 – April 16, 2007; Fall 2007 – August 1, 2007; Spring 2008 – November 1, 2007. Please contact the program for additional information and an application.

The UIC Engineering High School Institute

 

Contact: Kamilah McCoy, Assistant Director, Minority Engineering Recruitment and Retention Program,
(312) 996-2201 or kam...@uic.edu 
Website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/enga/merrp/  
Age Group: 10th and 11th Grade

This four week program runs from late June through late July and is designed to ensure that students gain exposure to principles of mathematics and basic sciences. The primary focus of the program is computer education and laboratory activities. Students explore practical applications of engineering concepts to real-life problems while learning digital electronics. Students will visit area companies, allowing them to gain exposure to the applications of engineering in industry. Please contact the program for application and deadline information.

CVS/Pharmacy Workforce Development Summer Enrichment Program

 

Contact: Charese Jackson, Assistant Director, Urban Health & Student Services, College of Pharmacy, (312) 355-3535 or cja...@uic.edu
Students Served: High School Juniors from Chicago Public Schools

The aim of the program is to expose underrepresented minority high school students to the pharmacy profession. Selected students will participate in an eight week program, which starts Friday, June 22 and runs through Friday, August 17, 2007. For further information, including eligibility information, please contact the program.

The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Summer Success Seminar

 

Contact: Leonard Ramirez, LARES, 312-996-3356, lram...@uic.edu
Students Served: Targets Latino students who are interested in pursuing excellence in higher education and desire support and guidance. Priority is given to students admitted to UIC through the full review process. Others who would like to attend may apply for consideration on a case-by-case basis. Students must be admitted through the LARES program, a recruitment and academic assistance unit at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

The overall mission of the LARES Summer Success Seminar is to prepare students for the intensity of college level work and introduce them to the culture of higher education and its increased expectations. The program links freshmen to the mechanisms of instrumental and personal support and provides incoming students with the guidance that can sustain them through their undergraduate education. The Summer Success Seminar creates a positive and welcoming classroom and program environment for students through a mathematics review and a culturally enriching writing and language-based six-week experience, which meets for half days Mondays through Thursdays. Students are introduced to faculty, campus
personnel, student leaders as well as technical and academic resources in order to familiarize them with UIC's structure of support. One day of the week is devoted to topics such as test-taking strategies, time management and overcoming exam anxiety. Participants listen to guest lecturers from various disciplines that expose them to a typical freshmen-level classroom experience. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively in small groups that focus on peer editing, discussions, and problem solving. These friendly academic relationships often continue after the classes themselves have ended as witnessed in the daily activities that can be observed in the Cesar E. Chavez Study Center at LARES. For additional information, please contact the program.

Sports Camps

UIC Women's Basketball Camp

Contact: Jacob Morgan, (312) 355-1359 or jmo...@uic.edu
Age Group: 3rd – 8th Grade & High School Girls

Three camps are offered over the summer. The Fundamental Day Camp for girls of all levels in 3rd – 8th grade will run from Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 28, 2007, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Two sessions of the Elite Camp are offered for high school girls on Friday, June 22 and Friday, June 29. The Team Camp, for varsity high school teams, runs on Sunday, June 24. Please contact the program for more details, including fee and application information.

Girl's Gymnastics Camp

Contact: Peter Jansson, UIC Women's Gymnastics Coach, (312) 996-3557 or pjan...@uic.edu
Website: http://uicflames.cstv.com/sports/w-gym/ilch-w-gym-body.html (Select “Summer Camp” link)
Age Group: All ages

This camp runs from Sunday, July 22 through Thursday, July 26, 2007 and offers the latest in gymnastics equipment and instruction for girls of all levels. Girls may attend as commuters or stay overnight. Please visit the camp's website or contact the camp for fee and application information.

UIC Soccer Day Camp Presented by John Trask Total Soccer

Contact: Sean Phillips, Assistant Soccer Coach UIC, (312) 996-6755
Website: http://uicflames.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/ilch-m-soccer-body.html   (Select “UIC Soccer Summer Day Camp”)
Age Group: 4 – 14 Year Old Boys and Girls

Four day camp sessions are offered for boys and girls: June 18 – 22, June 25 – 29, July 9 – 13, and July 16 – 20.  The Little Stars camp is offered for 4 – 6 year olds and runs 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.  A half day camp is available for 6 – 14 year olds, and a full day camp option is also offered for 7 – 14 year olds.  Please see the website or contact the UIC Soccer Office at (312) 996-6755 for more details, including registration and fee information.

UIC Residential Soccer Camp Presented by John Trask Total Soccer

Contact: Sean Phillips, Assistant Soccer Coach UIC, (312) 996-6755
Website: http://uicflames.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/ilch-m-soccer-body.html   (Select “UIC Soccer Summer Residential Camp”)
Age Group: High School Boys

Four residential camp sessions are offered for high school boys: June 17 – 22, June 24 – 29, July 8 – 13, and July 15 – 20. Players can reside  in campus housing, or they can select the commuter option. Please see the website or contact the UIC Soccer Office at (312) 996-6755 for more details, including registration and fee information.

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