District 196 Community Education

Use marketing, sales and finance games,and activities to learn how to bring a business concept into reality. Make "Entrepreneur Bucks" throughout the camp, earn interest and turn the money into exciting prizes! Experience fun games and STEM activities! Whether you are a born entrepreneur or an entrepreneur in the making, this camp will offer invaluable skills for success in life - both in and outside the business world.

Do you love the power of words and how they tell stories?  Is reading, writing and drawing a passion of yours?  Explore aspects of writing including the creative process of  brainstorming and getting started, developing realistic characters, dabbling in poetry and writing mystery stories. Discover ideas to craft your work as you meet and share ideas with other keen, young writers.

Want to learn skills that will help you become part of the Mock Trial Team?  Come to the EVHS Mock Trial Summer Camp!Discover how Mock Trial works, how to analyze a case, how to develop a witness’s character, what the coaches will be looking for in October when try-outs for the teams are held and more. Learn from the best as you work with Mock Trial coaches, Scott Oxley and Jeff Anderson as well as several returning team members. Work with our very own MT Attorney head coach Christina Hilleary on the final day. Don't miss it! Participants receive a t-shirt.For more information, contact Scott Oxley at scott.oxley@district196.org or Jeff Anderson at jeff.anderson@district196.org

Don't let your brain turn to mush, you learned too much to lose it so fast! "Brain drain" is common in the summer months. Just as you exercise your body to stay in shape, you need to exercise your mind, as well. Through individualized assessment and plans, our instructors will develop a lesson plan especially for you to keep your skills sharp, so you can start next year successfully. Keep your brain drain plugged and help retain all of the great skills you learned this year! Plan to attend at least 15 hours throughout the summer program. You may attend additional hours, if you wish. For ease of facilitation, arrive on the hour and stay as long you deem necessary.   June 11-14, 7-11am 4 hours, 4 days=16 hours June 18-21, 7-11am 4 hours, 4 days=16 hours June 25-28, 7-11am 4 hours, 4 days=16 hours July 9-12, 7-11am 4 hours 4 days =16 hours July 16-21, 7-11am, 4 hours 4 days =16 hours July 23-26, 7-11am, 4 hours 4 days =16 hours Math curriculum includes computerized programs, math games and 1:1 instruction.English curriculum includes learning stations, interactive (online) lessons, journals and games that focus on reading, writing, and language components, interwoven in an independent and fun learning format. Bring your own reading book or device (tablet, e-reader, etc.) and notebook/journal for writing. *You may come anytime within the time frame for an hour or two. We don't recommend three hours, but you will need at least 30 minutes at a time. You may alternate between Math and English classrooms. You will have your own individualized plan, so you do not need to attend at a specific time. This program was created to allow students to participate around other summer events.

Enjoy a "STEAM"Y (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) summer week full of fun and learning!  Build and create amazing projects using the STEAM model, as you explore and discover hands-on activities that challenge your skills. 

Not quite old enough for a job, but would like to do something meaningful with your time? Do you enjoy meeting people and exploring places within your community? Do you often wonder what your career interests are? SWAT is a career exploration and service learning program that is designed to explore innovative ways to help you identify with your passions by learning, connecting and serving within your community. Perform service activities, learn about non-profit and for profit careers, and build leadership skills through team building activities. Receive a camp t-shirt. Additional information will be emailed to families before the start of camp.