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Be part of creating a new mural to be displayed in Parkway Garden. Pre-Requisite: Be a teen resident of Parkway Gardens.

#DrummingUpPower is HANA Center’s youth empowerment program where teens learn up to four different instruments used in pungmul, or Korean traditional drumming. In addition to drumming, teens will learn how we can each use our own culture and the arts to build and grow the power of our communities together. By the end of the program, teens will perform in a final drumming showcase and create a visual or performing arts piece based on their research around issues impacting themselves and other young people in the city. Young leaders will realize that we can use our drums and arts to fight for justice and human rights with “HANAsori,” or “one sound” in Korean.

#IncreaseThePeace is an advanced apprenticeship program that will teach teens the basics in community organizing. By the end of the program student will have conducted 3 digital or independent campaigns either on community safety, mutual aid, or hosting virtual information sessions on community issues. The young leaders will also have virtual power meetings with elected officials. The conversation will depend on what issues are most important to the students and the students will commit the elected official to further collaboration.

In Every Girl is a CEO, girls will learn what it takes to be a leader in the workplace and gain valuable on the job experience. Girls will learn the skills and gain the connections they need to obtain a job while still in high school and how to build the career they want after high school. Girls will work with their mentors to plan from start to finish each of the workplace experiences and learn how to conduct valuable research on how to find a job and build the career, and the lifestyle they want.

Take your next step in STEAM education by diving into the world of electronics. Participants will complete hands-on projects to gain experience using equipment unique in Maker Labs. If you are interested in building circuits, working with electronics, or coding, then this is the program for you!

It's Bigger than Chess. Our global club has players in over a dozen states and 4 countries. We make learning chess fun and offer opportunities to make global connections, travel and compete internationally. Learn more about what we do and our past projects at astepaheadchess.org.

Teens enrolled in A&A sports will strive for excellence in a variety of sports, through a unique developmental and progressive system of fitness training. Through participation in the program, young athletes will be equipped with all the physical and mental skills necessary to achieve a life of fitness, health and sporting excellence.

This SAT prep and college readiness program is for rising juniors and seniors who need to take the SAT in August. The program will be a Friday only intensive SAT test prep course. In a cohort teens will also learn more about good study habits, time management, and paying for college. Preference will be given to teens who have already taken the SAT and need support to re-take the exam. Teens who complete the program will have the opportunity to the take the SAT virtually in August.

Culinary Arts is a student-driven cooking apprenticeship provided to expose teens to a commercial kitchen environment and the art of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation. Teens learn more about the leadership roles of kitchen managers, chef managers, and sanitation supervisors and have the opportunity to take on these roles throughout the program. Through instruction and practice, teens obtain the necessary skills to plan, prepare, cook, and present a full course luncheon or dinner.

Culinary Arts is a student-driven cooking apprenticeship provided to expose teens to a commercial kitchen environment and the art of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation. Teens learn more about the leadership roles of kitchen managers, chef managers, and sanitation supervisors and have the opportunity to take on these roles throughout the program. Through instruction and practice, teens obtain the necessary skills to plan, prepare, cook, and present a full course luncheon or dinner.

Learn bicycle mechanics, go on bike rides, advocate for better streets, and discover Chicago and it's many neighborhoods. This is much of what you will experience in Advanced Bike Repair and Safety at West Town Bikes. Program will meet at West Town Bikes and travel outdoors for program activities. Earn, learn and be active on a bike this summer!

Have you worked with clay before either on the wheel or hand building? If so and you want to continue to advance your skills, this might be a great program for you. In this program, teens will learn more advanced throwing and hand building techniques as well as the chemistry behind glazes and how to load kilns.

The Chitown Champions: Tumble into Leadership goes far beyond tumbling fundamentals and practice. In addition to skill development and practice in tumbling for competition, recreation, cheerleading and dance, teens develop the confidence to take initiative in order to be true leaders in their communities. Teens learn to encourage one another and master the basic skills necessary for coaching and instruction.

The Chitown Champions: Tumble into Leadership goes far beyond tumbling fundamentals and practice. In addition to skill development and practice in tumbling for competition, recreation, cheerleading and dance, teens develop the confidence to take initiative in order to be true leaders in their communities. Teens learn to encourage one another and master the basic skills necessary for coaching and instruction.

In Advanced Culinary Arts teens learn new culinary skills and perfect their basic techniques. Teens receive training necessary to obtain jobs in the culinary hospitality industry or simply to prepare healthy and sustainable meals for themselves and their families. Teens also learn the arts and techniques of cake decorating, table setting, and catering for large groups. For their final presentation teens prepare a cake display and dinner for the community, their families, ASM staff members, and the media.

In Advanced Culinary Arts teens learn new culinary skills and perfect their basic techniques. Teens receive training necessary to obtain jobs in the culinary hospitality industry or simply to prepare healthy and sustainable meals for themselves and their families. Teens also learn the arts and techniques of cake decorating, table setting, and catering for large groups.

Advanced Darkroom Photography (online) will encourage teens to develop photographic skills in order to investigate and respond to the world around them through their cameras. Apprentices will learn photography fundamentals, camera mechanics, and editing techniques. The program will incorporate a hybrid of analog and digital activities, including cyanotypes, solargraphy, bookmaking, and building pinhole cameras. Apprentices will respond to prompts and writing activities to explore their personal spaces and communities through portraiture, still-life studies, and street photography. Class discussion and virtual visits from working photographers will give the apprentices more insight into the Chicago photo community and the possibilities of the medium.

Advanced Darkroom Photography (online) will encourage teens to develop photographic skills in order to investigate and respond to the world around them through their cameras. Apprentices will learn photography fundamentals, camera mechanics, and editing techniques. The program will incorporate a hybrid of analog and digital activities, including cyanotypes, solargraphy, bookmaking, and building pinhole cameras. Apprentices will respond to prompts and writing activities to explore their personal spaces and communities through portraiture, still-life studies, and street photography. Class discussion and virtual visits from working photographers will give the apprentices more insight into the Chicago photo community and the possibilities of the medium.

In Advanced Drawing and Painting you will create a portfolio of exceptional works of art. You will learn to use acrylic paint, pastels, charcoal, scratchboard, ink and mixed media. You will have an opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships.Topics will include portraiture, the figure, the city and social justice. At the end of the program your work will be exhibited in a virtual gallery, and you will have a portfolio that can be used for college and scholarship applications, as well as AP Studio Art portfolios.

Interested in a career in cosmetology? Want to learn how to run a small business? The Advanced Hair Techniques program functions as a salon apprenticeship where teens learn the basic entrepreneurship and management skills needed to start and run a beauty salon. Beyond the entrepreneurship component, teens also function as stylist apprentices in order to learn the technical components of hair care as well as the interpersonal skills necessary for positive client relations. Teens end the program with a thorough understanding of the salon industry and the basic skills necessary to begin a career in cosmetology.

The advance apprenticeship program is designed for teens with some previous STEM experience and have interest in careers in medicine, engineering, science and mathematics. Teens have opportunities to implement independent projects, participate in team activities involving special topics/problems related to health sciences, and showcase their products. Virtual field trips, games, interactions with professionals and computer aided activities are part of the program. Malcolm X College with its state of the art facility provides the virtual studio college environment for this unique summer experience. Teens will be eligible for a stipend upon successful completion of the program. Eligible teens will have opportunities to earn early college credits.

Tumbling into Fitness introduces teens to tumbling skills that include conditioning and flexibility exercises and strength training. Teens also study nutrition and learn to create healthy meal plans for themselves and their families. Teens work together to plan and execute a "Family Fitness Night" as a culmination of all they learn - a night of games and health exhibits for their friends and families.

From operating video cameras to script writing to editing, teen apprentices learn all of the essentials for making their own short movies. The program begins with technical workshops on how to make their films look professional and slick. Apprentices then participate in brainstorming sessions where they pitch their own ideas for short films. Once in production, teens write scripts, act, shoot, direct, and then edit their ideas into finished films.

You will be engaged through building your artistic skills while building a genuine comradery through constant communication in meetings. This art program is sure to give you a friendly and satisfying experience!

Remote internship, stipend based. This internship program is designed for aspiring Advanced Theater Teens to improve on their skills by being an active part of The Miracle Center’s virtual theater experience beyond the stage. In this role, the candidates will learn about administrative operations, leadership roles in organizing and communications for the Actors/Singers, Dancers and Tech team. Essential Job Functions 1. Assist Instructors in organizing and preparing weekly theatrical projects 2. Serve as leaders in group and production activities 3. Assist with weekly teen rehearsals and project schedules 4. Take notes during weekly Theatre Meetings as needed

Learn traditional and contemporary African dance movements.

AfriCaribbean ArtsConnections teens will explore the cultural traditions of Africa and the Caribbean through dance, drumming, and wearable art projects they will create, via our Zoom meet-up work structure this summer. This dynamic and high-energy program focuses on dance technique and choreography while also incorporating traditional drumming and costume creation.

This Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble program provides the opportunity to expand on the fundamentals of the Jazz and Afro-Latin traditions of the Caribbean. The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble is an introduction to the next level of concepts that are essential for teens looking into World Music performance.

Teens will study improvisation, sketch comedy writing and stand-up comedy. Explore the fundamentals of improvisation, short form and scenic exercises. Teens will learn brainstorming techniques for various styles of sketch comedy writing. They will learn how to craft stories from their own personal experiences and joke structure for a standup comedy or storytelling act.

Join AIM Studio and learn the fundamental skills of rhythmic styles of dance remotely! Teens learn to use dance to highlight violence and other issues facing them in their communities. Utilizing the skills they develop through AIM Studio, teens enjoy multiple opportunities to give back to the community through performances and service.

Learn about new advances in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, nuclear, and biofuels through working with scientists from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Labs. Students learn about the importance of battery technology to make renewable energy sources more viable, and about the challenges of communicating the potential of new scientific discoveries through the production of an Energy Slam event that is open to the public.

Advance your Latin dance skills with expert instructors. Choreograph and perform routines using dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, and Rumba.

Advance your Latin dance skills with expert instructors. Choreograph and perform routines using dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, and Rumba. This program will run remotely for the Summer session!

This remote internship will be stipend-based this summer. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at the Altgeld Park Branch Library! This summer, you’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages.

American Sign Language Training will focus on learning phrases in ASL. You will also learn about deaf culture.

Learn to create 2D and 3D animated characters, scenes and backgrounds. Your creations would be ready to then be used in video games, short stories or anime. All levels of drawing and animation are welcome to apply!

Are you interested in learning more about how mobile apps are created? Does computer science interest you? Will you like to know differences between UI and UX and other app dev careers and professions? The App Dev for Social Impact will introduce computer programming using block based programming language for android. We will learn fundamental concepts, including logic, functions, data structures and program design while designing and programming a functional mobile app that addresses a social justice issue. The project will end with a showcase of Android applications developed by all teens in the project.

My program is focused on teen exposure to the apparel production industry. Teens will learn to design/interpret designs, draft patterns, grade patterns and sew clothing fit for the Ready-to-Wear or Custom Tailoring market.

The Arab American Spoken Word and Hip Hop Program is designed to cultivate young leaders who are comfortable addressing community and youth issues through writing, performance, and civic engagement. In addition to spoken word and hip hop instruction, our program fosters leadership and professional development; personal and cross-cultural communication skills; and critical thinking and social justice awareness. Most workshops and discussions will be led by the youth participants in an effort to promote leadership, facilitation skills, and a program environment that is youth-led and adult-guided. Youth select the themes that they would like to address and explore these themes through open discussions, documentaries, youth-led presentations, and relevant field trips. Youth then create original spoken word poems around these issues, edit their works through peer and instructor critiques, and perform before a live audience.

Join us as we engage in programming microcontrollers virtually and physically. This project will engage in concepts of computer science with arduino programming language as well as understand physics concepts. Do not miss out as we dive into coding and engage in data collection through sensors.

Our program uses teen created artwork and experiences to catalyze and deepen neighborhood relationships. Through a series of hands-on studio projects, teens practice drawing, painting, and mixed media skills. For inspiration, students get to visit Chicago artist studios and gallery exhibits. They also take their skills and inspiration out in the community to create art that brings the community together and makes a meaningful impact. In addition to creating community, teens gain hands on experience facing an entrenched problem within a community, and learn first hand that change is possible. In a respectful and nurturing environment, they put their research and new skills to work to develop creative strategies to face challenges.

Make images in your mind come to life. Design, illustrate, paint, draw, and allow creativity to guide you as you experiment in our studio. If you want the experience of being an artist apprentice working with design Pros, this is the place to be. Work on illustrations and fine art on wood surfaces or paper.

The Artist Development Music Program empowers young aspiring artists to become independent and capable professional working musicians and artists through instruction in the various aspects and genres of music including vocal and ear training. This customized program enhances the artist's skills and talents and opens up new artistic possibilities for vocalists or instrumentalists seeking to elevate their passion in the music industry. Each session presents a lesson that contributes to the final product and each teen's personal artistry. The final performance offers an opportunity for the participants to demonstrate their music ability and overall growth in the program.

The Gift Shop Sales Associate will assist with store displays, inventory and customer service.

Virtual: Become an active member of a leadership council run by teens, for teens! In the ASM Leadership Council, teens engage in leadership development workshops, exchange ideas, plan events, develop projects. Teen Ambassadors also represent the teen voice and provides valuable input to ASM leadership that is used to make decisions about programming and other elements that impact teen issues and interests.

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways! 

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

The After School Matters Summer Challenge is a remote program that will guide participants to create and follow an individualized activity plan that allows them to explore their interests, learn new skills and make connections to college and career options in fun and engaging ways!

ASN Neighborhood Internships provides an opportunity for interns to explore social justice issues related to health and wellness. Working closely with the community-based school West Town Academy, participants take part in projects addressing recovery from COVID isolation, environmental justice, nutrition, food scarcity, and urban gardening.

Culinary Arts is a student-driven cooking apprenticeship provided to expose teens to a home and commercial kitchen environment, the art of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation. Teens learn the leadership roles of kitchen managers, chef managers, and sanitation supervisors and have the opportunity to take on these roles throughout the program. Through instruction and practice, teens obtain the necessary skills to plan, prepare, cook, and present a full course luncheon or dinner.

Are you interested in exploring the cosmos with other teens who share the same wonder of all things space? Our “Space & Astronomy” program at ASM will indulge in all aspects from exploring Planets, planning Mars colonies to Cosmology and the beginnings of the Universe and of course, the search for alien life. You will explore Crewed Missions from the early NASA Mercury program to the current SpaceX flights and investigate what it is to be an astronaut. As a member of our Astro crew, you will learn how to identify celestial objects/navigate the skies, use telescopes and participate in joint observation sessions while working in teams . By the end of the program, you will be prepared to share and present your gained Astronomical knowledge to the ASM community. NOTE: All applicants are required to submit a short essay on their interest in Astronomy and why they would like to be part of this very popular program prior to interview. Due to Covid protocols, a hybrid of virtual and live classroom environment may be offered.

Are you interested in exploring the cosmos with other teens who share the same wonder of all things space? Our “Space & Astronomy” program at ASM will indulge in all aspects from exploring Planets, planning Mars colonies to Cosmology and the beginnings of the Universe and of course, the search for alien life. You will explore Crewed Missions from the early NASA Mercury program to the current SpaceX flights and investigate what it is to be an astronaut. As a member of our Astro crew, you will learn how to identify celestial objects/navigate the skies, use telescopes and participate in joint observation sessions while working in teams . By the end of the program, you will be prepared to share and present your gained Astronomical knowledge to the ASM community. NOTE: All applicants are required to submit a short essay on their interest in Astronomy and why they would like to be part of this very popular program prior to interview.

Audio Broadcasting explores the ins and outs of audio production Recording instruments and voices, post-production and foley for film, music production using hardware and software, and live sound production for public address (PA) system.

Would you like to become an electrical engineer? The Audio Electronics program introduces teens to electrical theory and practice. Apprentices learn basic electronics, basic soldering, metering skills, theory and practice of electrical audio concepts, and real-world repair. The curriculum teaches logic and practical workplace skills, and focuses on the successful completion of different projects.

Advanced electronics teens conceive and build their own studio mixing console from the ground up. Students are challenged to consider design concepts such as gain structure, impedance matching, equalizer design, summing mixers, proper power supply construction, and balanced outputs. Teens leave the program with an advanced understanding of the core concepts of electrical engineering theory and practice.

audioWERKS Apprentices will produce music using an all-digital platform. Youth apprentices will learn the technological aspects of the music industry by producing music using tan all-digital platform; they will learn English proficiency (song writers will participate in Literature Lab) and creative art by becoming acquainted with the five elements of hip-hop (Dj'ing, Graffiti, Break dance, MC’ing & knowledge-understanding) and the youth will learn the entrepreneurial aspects of the music industry. The entrepreneurial aspect of audioWERKS will allow the Youth apprentices to build their confidence in expressing oneself through music; and to collaborate with peers and instructor in creating a body of work for distribution.

This program focuses on exposure to Urban Agriculture, environmental/food justice, economics, health and ecology. Teens will learn about the growing cycle, nutrition, food preparation, facility operation and maintenance, project management, construction, leadership, entrepreneurship, storytelling and civic engagement, through weekly activities that include, presentations, daily journaling, and hands-on gardening projects.

Keep the pre-Hispanic tradition of Aztec Ceremonial Dance alive and use it to know yourself better, stay fit, harmonious and balanced. Participants learn traditional Aztec dances, ceremonial songs, cultural concepts and crafts while building community and gaining new confidence, career readiness skills and a support group of friends. Participants engage with the program remotely and achieve independent projects and practices at home as well as upload weekly short practice videos on Google classroom to allow assessment of skill growth. Cultural crafts this summer will include friendship bracelets, Tonalpohualli t-shirt and a codex-like art project highlighting life accomplishments. Apprenticeship program welcomes all participants. Advanced apprenticeship program seeks participants with dance experience.

In this program the teens will learn the basics of sanitation, ingredient function, proper kitchen tool uses, and measurements. They will be working on baking techniques, packaging, and presentation. This program not only focuses on baking, but also on entrepreneurship in the baking industry. This program will run remotely during this summer program session.

Band Techniques is designed for aspiring teens who wish to gain experience in marching band. This curriculum is designed to prepare young leaders for teaching music and marching through the process of learning an entire marching show including music, body moves and marching fundamentals and techniques. This will expose these teens to technical exercises, warm up routines and performance charts that will challenge each individual and develop them during the program. Teens will learn how to collaborate, use team building skills and goal setting skills while learning to play a musical instrument. During the sessions since we will have a lot of new teens that never played before, we will teach a lot of traditional drum techniques. For the students who are not beginners we will do modern drum techniques. For the wind instrument players that are not beginners we will gave them experience on trying new instruments and focus on learning more music with an uptempo feel.

Join the Bandwith - Hope Jr. Junior Drumline Program and learn percussion instruction and ensemble performance experience. Teens learn the history of American Drumline culture, as well as the experience of setting and working toward individual and communal goals as we prepare for our culminating performance. This program offers teens access to one of the many opportunities to be musically expressive, as well as to be part of Chicago's cultural fabric.

This program will provide an orientation into a career filled with unlimited potential, one that can propel you in many directions as you may become a confident and successful professional. This program will consist of an introduction to the fundamentals of Barbering. Students will be introduced to the ever-growing,ever-evolving, ever-changing and fascinating hair industry.Students will be introduced to new and current techniques, new products and a variety of job opportunities. Students will learn basic personal grooming methods as well as life skills and how to present a strong professional image. Students will also be introduced to knowing how to build your own business. Students will learn how to market themselves as an entrepreneur in the barbering profession

This Basketball Officiating Internship at Gately is the chance for teens with IHSA experience to officiate actual grade school basketball games! Get a jump on your work experience while earning money while working around your academic schedule.

This Basketball Officiating Internship at Tuley Park is the chance for teens with IHSA experience to officiate actual grade school basketball games! Get a jump on your work experience while earning money while working around your academic schedule.

Train to become a confident and proficient sports official, who is qualified to be licensed and registered with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Experience hands on education, training and skills development necessary to manage and control a game of basketball, thereby providing players the best possible experience playing the game within the guidelines of National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) rules. For teens 17 and older, this is also an opportunity to obtain an IHSA license as a sports official which enables you to earn money working as an independent contractor around your academic schedule.

Train to become a confident and proficient sports official, who is qualified to be licensed and registered with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Experience hands on education, training and skills development necessary to manage and control a game of basketball, thereby providing players the best possible experience playing the game within the guidelines of National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) rules. For teens 17 and older, this is also an opportunity to obtain an IHSA license as a sports official which enables you to earn money working as an independent contractor around your academic schedule.

You will learn how to present a business plan pitch as well as develop a website presentation of your very own brand or store.

During Future Founders' Be Your Own Boss summer apprenticeship, small groups of high school students will work together to build a startup solution to a problem they are passionate about solving. Through a mixture of all-intern sessions and team meetings, students will be led through an accelerated entrepreneurial process with the guidance of real entrepreneurs, innovative business professionals, and Future Founders staff. From learning how to identify opportunities and find your first customers, to building prototypes and pitching your idea to investors, you'll walk away from this internship with a set of skills that will prove valuable for the rest of your life!

Are you interested in knowing how to make lip gloss, lip balm, sugar scrubs, and bath bombs? Then this is the program is for you. The beauty industry is a multi-billion industry and there is a enough money going around. Turn this skill into a business. Learn the formulas and you can take this business to the next level. If this sounds like something you want to pursue, then sign up right away. I can’t wait for you to get started.

The Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars program offers teens the opportunity to explore the aviation industry. Teachers and tutors give teens a background in math, engineering, aeronautics, science, social science, and the history of African American aviators. Throughout the apprenticeship, participants build connections between their personal goals and real world experience through hands-on activities, field trips, and professional exposure. We also try to ensure teens obtain their drone certification

This is a stipend-based, remote internship for summer 2021. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at the Library! This summer, you’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities in Beverly for all ages.

Calling all musicians, singers, songwriters, spoken word artists, rappers, performers, and music loving teens! Bring your love of music to this program and perform with fellow teens as you learn how to compose, produce and market your craft. Learn about historically significant musicians and important times in music, and touch briefly on the music theory that came out of varying eras of music. No prior music skills are necessary, however this program is also an opportunity for teens with musical experience to work on their craft. This program will explore elements of blues, hip hop, r&b, choir, gospel and jazz throughout the session.

Build business skills, while learning about technology and yourself at Big Biz! Basic business skills, resume writing, marketing, website creation, basic video production, photography, color and more. Students will have created a personal website,visual arts mural , showcasing both themselves and their summer product/project. We will also be starting an urban agriculture garden for the teens to show how they can grow their own food and sell their food.

Teens accepted into the Big Marsh Bike Ambassadors will be educated with biking skills, trail maintenance skills, environmental stewardship skills, and community outreach skills. Teens who become ambassadors will learn how to bike in groups, learn basic bike mechanic skills, how to commute safely by bike, learn bike routes throughout the Southeast side of Chicago, and learn the history and restoration process of Big Marsh Park. This program will provide insight and opportunities for careers with the Chicago Park District. By participating in our ambassador program teens will be equipped with the proper skill set to be the voice for their community and their neighborhood parks!

Learn bicycle mechanics, go on bike rides, advocate for better streets, and discover Chicago and it's many neighborhoods. This is much of what you will experience in Advanced Bike Repair and Safety at West Town Bikes. Program will meet at West Town Bikes and travel outdoors for program activities. Earn, learn and be active on a bike this summer!

Put your bike knowledge and experience to work this summer as an Intern at West Town Bikes. Interns will assist with some of the many activities and operations that take place at West Town Bikes. This may include bike mechanics, shop maintenance, assisting program instruction, community planning, gardening and more! Interns will be expected to document their work and often will be working individually, in pairs or small groups.

Bikes N’ Roses (BNR) is a youth-founded, youth-led bike collaborative and after school program in which teens learn to build and repair bikes while developing communication and entrepreneurial skills through interaction with real customers and helping run a business. BNR promotes biking in the community as a healthy, affordable form of transportation and offers youth a comprehensive bike curriculum, in-depth youth development opportunities, and connections to community and industry partners.

We are an art based program with a focus of fine art & street art with a preparation of community organizing. Exploring our creativity allows students to build positive and approaches and projects that cultivate change in the community with recognition to the needs of community and its members.

Boxing Out Negativity empowers youth ages 14+ to realize the best in themselves, using boxing as the hook for a program that elicits character development and civic responsibility through training, mentorship, motivational discussions, and community engagement. This summer we expect our programming to include at-home video workouts and team discussions and, to the extent allowed by state and local regulations, bike rides and in-person workouts. At the conclusion of the program youth will submit a log of their activities along with a brief reflection essay.

Kelly High School teens are trained to be Youth Leaders for the Freshmen Connection program. During this program, Youth Leaders assist the teachers and counselors in the classroom with various project-based activities. They also lead workshops and team building activities for incoming freshmen at Kelly High School. Youth Leaders learn ways to improve their public speaking skills, facilitation skills, interpersonal skills, and serve as a role model for their younger peers.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection at Kelly High School will not only prepare you for 9th grade, but for success for all 4 years. Join us for a packed summer, filled with learning, making new friends, and getting yourself on-track to succeed in high school.

Want to learn how to make jewelry, soap, and other body care products? Brand BUILD engages young men and women in a unique program that teaches teens how to create a variety of products while also helping teens acquire the skills necessary to build their own business. In addition, instructors and youth facilitate group discussions on current and relevant events that effect local communities in order to engage all individuals in the group to promote personal and professional growth. If you like making things then Brand BUILD is a great program to explore your creativity!

Want to learn how to make jewelry, soap, and other body care products? Brand BUILD engages young men and women in a unique program that teaches teens how to create a variety of products while also helping teens acquire the skills necessary to build their own business. In addition, instructors and youth facilitate group discussions on current and relevant events that effect local communities in order to engage all individuals in the group to promote personal and professional growth. If you like making things then Brand BUILD is a great program to explore your creativity!

This remote internship will be stipend-based for summer 2021. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at the Brighton Park Branch Library! This summer, you’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages.

This fun, hands on experience, will teach you how to use your natural born gifts and abilities to bring out the leader in you. This program will bring out your natural ability to lead, developing skills that will prepare you for college, the workplace, and life's challenges. You will also be able use your leadership skills to solve real world issues. Upon successful completion, you will receive our program award. Now that's impressive.

When doing production there are 3 phases you go through. Pre production, production, and post production. Here you will learn all 3 phases and the importance of planning (pre-production). Students will learn to create paperwork, camera shots and angles, lighting, microphone patterns and types, and editing. Our job is to prepare you for the production world and to think outside of the box. We also encourage you to use the art of production as your voice for social issues.

Are you interested in business? In economic justice? In learning how you can use business as a force for good? "Build Your Brand" will give you an understanding of the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship. Participants will engage directly with Chicago Fair Trade's broad network of local social entrepreneurs and ethical business professionals who will help you develop and hone your ethical business skills.

BUILD’s Youth Council provides leadership learning and opportunities that equip youth to become advocates for themselves, their peers, and their communities. Youth will search for alternative methods of sharing mixed media, and will share findings, stories of Austin, and more with fellow youth, community members via zoom. More ideas will be generated based on youth ideas during sessions.

Building Leaders helps students build academic and social-emotional skills to create a direct path to high school graduation and college admission. BL serves 40 students annually through innovative STEM-based learning—offering project-based learning, enrichment opportunities and guest speakers to help students focus on the higher math and science preparation that they need to excel in rigorous university programs. Current program activities include: -STEM-related projects: Regular enrichment opportunities, need-based tutoring, experiments, and activities regarding STEM subjects, careers and colleges, including ongoing robotics competitions, a podcast production and digital literacy. -College prep: Minimum three college tours each year with students actively engaged in planning process. -Parent involvement: One-on-one and group parent meetings to address their child's academic and financial preparation for college, including FAFSA workshops in Spanish. -Annual Portfolio Night: Teens annually present samples of their work to parents and peers with focus on STEM research and experiments. -Service learning: Service learning opportunities related to teens’ career interests and STEM opportunities, as well as summer enrichment programs.

Stipend Based. Helix Interns will serve as members of our Helix Chicago and Helix Cafe staff. The Helix Business Internship will be a hands-on internship where participants will learn what it means to be a business owner and entrepreneur in 2021. Participants can anticipate working on a business team and developing real-world products for Helix Cafe and Helix Chicago. Once completing the Helix internship, you will be a part of the Helix alumni network and have access to continued workshops and events. While interns may only check in with their supervisors for an hour each week, teens are expected to complete at least 15 total internship hours each week.

Business Beyond the Game is a program created to shine light on the many jobs and careers within the sports industry. This program should bring awareness to the many possibilities "beyond the game".

Stipend based. CAI’s Children and Youth Programs focus on three major areas: academic support; arts, culture, and enrichment; and health and wellness. These three areas are incorporated into the summer camp and into the youth summer internship program. The Health and Culture Summer Camp at CAI incorporates two culture and arts activities: Passport to the World, Cambodian music, and storytelling. The Passport to the World introduces camp participants to different countries and cultures across the globe through their participation in experiential activities, such as learning history, language, crafts, music, dance, cooking, and others. Every week, each summer intern is responsible for creating a week-long (about 1-1.5 hours/day) activity plan focusing on one culture or country for six to eight summer camp participants. Thus, each summer intern will plan and implement activities pertaining to seven to eight different countries/cultures; and camp participants will have opportunities to learn 30 or more countries/cultures during the summer. Job description for our Summer Intern is 1) to assist CAI Youth Program Director to coordinate and conduct an 8-week summer camp with about 25 children and youth aged between 5 and 13, and 2) to coordinate a new program for teens aged 13-16 from the mid-June to the mid-August. The theme of the summer camp is “Health & Culture.” The intern will assist camp participants in exploring various cultures, including Cambodian arts and culture, through music, dance, history, language, literature, and cooking. Camp participants will also learn healthy eating, and physical activities.

Nature Museum Summer Camp 2021 offers children (ages 5-8) a hybrid opportunity (virtual and in-person) to engage with and explore our local urban habitats. Our camp is designed to enhance campers’ critical thinking and problem solving skills as they engage in inquiry, develop science process skills, and cultivate a love for nature. Summer Camp Counselors are essential for ensuring the success of our in-person camp days (Mon, Tues and Wed). Counselors are responsible for leading camp activities, overseeing camper groups and camper safety for each camp session.

Spend the summer with other teens who are interested in making a difference in their community. You will support Centro Romero’s legal department in their immigration services. After meaningful work, one day a week will be dedicated to group bonding.

An intro to all things ceramics! This reduced hour pre-apprenticeship program introduces various ceramics skills necessary to get creative in all different types of sculpture and ceramics.

Want to learn to make your own avatar? This program introduces teens to concept and fantasy art. Teens will learn to research, develop, and execute artwork through personal and group brainstorming, iteration, and critique. Over the 6 weeks, teens will go through concept-to-actual character pipeline that they will be able to apply to any other activity in their lives.

You will be learning chemistry concepts and application with experiments that are done at home.

Teens, are you ready to embark on the journey of learning about the extraordinary and beautiful world of Chess? If you answered yes, then, Chess WERKS is a pathway for teens to discover a world where science, logical reasoning, visualization, strategy & execution, as well as competition are all fused creating the Royal Game of Chess. If you are interested please apply. Chess WERKS is open to beginners and chess masters. Upon completion of the course, teens will have gained an understanding of the game of chess; contextual knowledge of the essential principles of the game, and their correct way of using, as well as assess various situations and game combinations. This accumulated knowledge will be demonstrated during the teens culminating event, which will be an online tournament with competing programs.

On your way to becoming the next great designer? Come discover why design matters. We’ll explore our city and learn how architecture, the city's history and the built environment impact our daily lives. At the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) you'll virtually collaborate on the process of hands-on studio projects, meet experts and professionals, and develop solutions to real world design challenges. Students curious about design, architecture, engineering, urban planning or just making a difference in their community will enjoy this advanced apprenticeship.

Teens participating in Chicago Build's Construction Training Program will gain valuable insight into the world of construction trades; including tool usage, OSHA, Math in the Trades, Work-Based Learning opportunity with vetted Chicago Build's construction partners and early exposure to the rigors & careers of the construction industry.

Help manage an urban farm! Through hands-on work you will learn the skills to grow fresh produce for yourself and others, transferable job skills, and insight to how food and food systems affect our daily lives. Crew members learn all the techniques central to growing food (watering, seeding, harvesting, compost making, carpentry) and running the businesses on our urban farm (customer service) as well as nutrition and culinary knowledge, public speaking, and more. Join us!

Chicago Opera Theater for Teens is a professional development program that provides teens with musical training and a glimpse into various professions in the opera field such as artistic coordinator, production, artistic management, and education. Students receive in-depth classical vocal training, as well as work in large and small groups on choreography, sets, costumes, and staging. This program provides teens with a variety of opportunities to share their own creative voice and develop leadership skills. Professional Chicago Opera Theater Teaching Artists lead the students in creating original performances derived from musical theater productions, opera, and operettas that are relevant to their lives, and align with professional contemporary opera standards.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: 2 Interns: Under general supervision, plans, promotes, organizes, conducts and provides instruction in a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity including, but not limited to skate boarding, bmx, inline skating, and scooters. Conducts classes, controls specialized equipment and recruits volunteers. Performs other related duties as assigned. The other 2 interns will work on social media and communication campaigns. ________________________________________

The Civic Studios summer program is a studio workshop experience focused on digital media and civic engagement: film production, music recording, graphic design, and digital art. Be a part of the Civic Studios' creative team and work with professional artists to create digital ads, music videos, documentaries, and social media content that promotes a community cause. Students will work on a production crew and will have the opportunity to use their voice to make a positive impact in the community.

The Civic Studios | Instituto summer program is a creative studio workshop experience focused on digital media and civic engagement: film production, music recording, graphic design, and digital art. Program participants will work under the direction of professional artists to tell the story of Instituto and help preserve Latino culture through digital media and ART. Students will work on Civic Studios' creative team to create digital ads, promotional videos, and social media content. Participants will have the opportunity to share their voice and creativity to help make a positive impact in the community.

Civic Studios presents Digital Media Studio workshop experience, that will focus on helping minority-owned businesses grow and prosper through digital media content production. Students will work with smartphones, cameras, laptops, and Adobe software to create PSA videos, music videos, promotional graphics and social media content. Program activities include: Digital Film Production & Editing, Sound Design, Screenwriting & Storyboarding, Digital Art & Graphic Design, and Social Media. Students enrolled in the program will work under the direction of industry professionals and receive professional/career guidance. Participants will make a direct impact on their community, while learning how to create digital media content.

CMAA's In-Person PlayStreets Internships focuses on health and wellness to help kids stay healthy, engaged, and grow during the summer. Teen interns will learn health and wellness content and acquire a basic knowledge about physical education. In the process, teens will develop important interpersonal, career-readiness, and leadership skills through facilitation of programmings and activities. Our teens in the ASM program will complete a one week training, implement and plan (5) workshops and daily physical activities to have an impact on students at CMAA's Youth Summer Camp and complete their final project. Teens will be working with all youth in various ethnic backgrounds from low-income immigrant families, focusing on K-7th graders in the Chicagoland area. You will gain exposure to the nonprofit sector, and to contribute to a high-energy team dedicated to supporting immigrant, refugee, and minority youth populations.

During this program session, you will get to create a mobile application that solves a community problem. You will learn how to design, code and pitch your application. This opportunity is great for beginners interested in learning about coding. If this sounds interesting to you please apply to Code Your Dreams @ Gately.

Colored Girls are Cover Girls utilizes poetry, spoken word, theater, music and other forms of cultural expression as means to create change, impact lives, build relationships and stimulate growth among teenage girls of color. Teens learn to write creatively, passionately, powerfully and unashamedly and use their stories as valuable tools to educate their peers and communities on issues directly relating to inner-city teenage girls such as: violence, absent fathers, body image, adolescent sexual health and interpersonal communication. Our program genuinely believes that lives can be changed and relationships can be repaired through the art of spoken word.

Colored Girls are Cover Girls utilizes poetry, spoken word, theater, music and other forms of cultural expression as means to create change, impact lives, build relationships and stimulate growth among teenage girls of color. Teens learn to write creatively, passionately, powerfully and unashamedly and use their stories as valuable tools to educate their peers and communities on issues directly relating to inner-city teenage girls such as: violence, absent fathers, body image, adolescent sexual health and interpersonal communication. Our program genuinely believes that lives can be changed and relationships can be repaired through the art of spoken word.

Virtual: In the ComEd Tools of the Trade program, teens will learn about various careers within ComEd and the construction trades. If you are a Chicago teen and interested in learning more about how ComEd Powers Lives through the construction and the skilled trades, then this is the program for you! Youth have the opportunity to engage with ComEd employees and see what a day in the life looks like. Program open to teens ages 17-18.

ComEd Youth Ambassadors take part in hands-on projects, career opportunities, and field trips to learn about the future of renewable energy in Chicago. In addition, ambassadors will learn presentation and public speaking skills that they will utilize while spreading the word about renewable energy. If you are interested in learning about real-world science applications of solar energy and the positive environmental impact from renewable energy, then this program is for you! This program is planned to be virtual.

ComEd Youth Ambassadors take part in hands-on projects, career opportunities, and field trips to learn about the future of renewable energy in Chicago. In addition, ambassadors will learn presentation and public speaking skills that they will utilize while spreading the word about renewable energy. If you are interested in learning about real-world science applications of solar energy and the positive environmental impact from renewable energy, then this program is for you! This program is planned to be virtual.

ComEd Youth Ambassadors take part in hands-on projects, career opportunities, and field trips to learn about the future of renewable energy in Chicago. In addition, ambassadors will learn presentation and public speaking skills that they will utilize while spreading the word about renewable energy. If you are interested in learning about real-world science applications of solar energy and the positive environmental impact from renewable energy, then this program is for you! This program is planned to be virtual.

ComEd Youth Ambassadors take part in hands-on projects, career opportunities, and field trips to learn about the future of renewable energy in Chicago. In addition, ambassadors will learn presentation and public speaking skills that they will utilize while spreading the word about renewable energy. If you are interested in learning about real-world science applications of solar energy and the positive environmental impact from renewable energy, then this program is for you! This program is planned to be virtual.

ComEd Youth Ambassadors take part in hands-on projects, career opportunities, and field trips to learn about the future of renewable energy in Chicago. In addition, ambassadors will learn presentation and public speaking skills that they will utilize while spreading the word about renewable energy. If you are interested in learning about real-world science applications of solar energy and the positive environmental impact from renewable energy, then this program is for you! This program is planned to be virtual.

Are you interested in practiced drawing, inking, and coloring comics? Do you enjoy cartoons, superheroes, illustration, then this is the art studio for you! Create your own character and story and illustrate it with our program. Learn about the process of creating comics, drawings, and making art from pencil, pen, marker, color pencil. If you are inspired and have a creative imagination this is the program for you.

Explore interactive theater techniques and hone your voice as actors and citizens! The Community Actors Apprenticeship is oriented toward social justice and positions teen performers as powerful actors in both art and society. This apprenticeship cultivates teen creativity, social development, and leadership and inspires them to make a positive difference. Teens work together to create a short play or collection of scenes that respond to community issues and organize an accompanying public event.

Stipend based. Teens will be working with youth ages 5-13 enrolled in our summer camp. Teens will be responsible for supervision of youth and working with year-round staff to provide a safe and fun environment for our members. Teens will also be responsible for working in a team setting to better serve our young members. Teens will be asked to share ideas for games, crafts or any other activities with a focus on Covid-19 safety protocols for activities. Teens will be responsible for leading their group of youth with the activity they worked on. They will be responsible for gathering and supplies needed, to instructing the youth and then executing their planned activity. In addition to working with youth teens will get hands on career readiness skills as they will be working on time management, communication with various age groups, including but not limited to youth, peers, executive staff and year round staff, team building, conflict resolution, interview readiness and group work.

In Community Influenced Pop Art teens complete small assignments merging elements from their environment/community with traditional painting techniques. Assignments may include portraiture, color wheels, caricature, and collages and emphasize individual artistic and creative growth. At the conclusion of the program each teen will have an individual portfolio of vibrant contemporary pop art that is relevant to the community and will have worked together with the whole team to create a group mural.

Contemporary Painting Studio is a combination of fundamental drawing and painting instruction and an investigation of how contemporary artists use various subjects to convey narrative, history, identity and metaphor through the visual arts. Teens develop a strong fundamental technical knowledge of the visual arts and learn how to apply those skills to create work that is professional, provokes thought, and encourages positive dialogue on the state of our community. Teens are encouraged to find visual resources that reflect their authentic voice, centered around the theme of Chicago as community. At the end of the program apprentices present their work in the form of a cohesive group exhibition.

Howard Area Convention Connection has 3 different Departments: GAME DESIGN: Do you want to make your own video games? In this department you will code/ and create video games that focus on addressing the challenges you, as a Teen, see in your community and in the world. We will be addressing the thought of “how can we all better take care of the only Earth that we get?” Your games can either be 2D or 3D and we will be using Scratch and Unreal. Career Possibilities: Engineer, Game Programmer, Game Designer CONTENT CREATION: Do you want to make a successful Youtube channel or Twitch channel? This department is for all those interested in joining a team of young people making successful Youtube channels and Twitch channels with a combination of various shows your friends and family can tune into weekly. For those who are illustrators, this is the opportunity to also create emojis in order to engage audiences for streamers as well. Career Possibilities: Social Media Manager, Broadcaster, Reporter, Video Editor, Sound Engineer, Graphic Designer eSPORTS: Do you want to create Broadcast Shows focused on eSports tournaments and make tutorials for competitive gaming. These are the same games that colleges and Universities are offering scholarships to attend their schools. We will help you with applying for these scholarship opportunities as well. Additionally, if you are interested in training for competing in local tournaments around the Chicago then this may be right for you. Career Possibilities: Tournament Organizer, Event Coordinator, eSports Coach, Streamer

Interns for the Computer Clubhouse work on Community Advocacy projects based on the professional opportunities and tools that the Howard Area Community Center provides. This may be a PSA, video, public performance or a radio spot. It may be an album produced with our recording and sound editing software and insulated recording room, a music video produced on our dance floor using our video camera, boom microphone and video editing software, or a comic book produced with our professional imaging software.

This remote internship will be stipend-based this summer. The stipend for summer 2021 teen interns will be $850.00. Teens in high school, Ages 16-up: Find out how you can support continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages at the library, including making summer meals available at your community branches. Also, in administrative sites, you'll have an opportunities to assist with archives, technology and innovation and explore library services behind-the-scenes.

Teens in high school, Ages 16-up: Find out how you can support continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages at the library, including making summer meals available at your community branches. Also, in administrative sites, you'll have an opportunities to assist with archives, technology and innovation and explore library services behind-the-scenes.

Students will explore different aspects of art and build fundamental art skills through painting, crafting and creating! Teens explore elements of art such as form and space, optical illusions, perspective art, and basic crafting. Teens practice communication and teamwork skills through several projects and activities through individual and team presentations. As a culmination of all they learn, teens create coil pottery using raw clay, applying the fundamental skills learned to design, build, and present their works.

The Creative Writing program provides an environment for teens to express themselves through stories. Teens learn the importance of voice, audience, intent, imagery, and organization in writing through discussion and analysis of works from a diverse group of published authors as well as by sharing their own original work with the group on a weekly basis. The group explores many different narrative forms as the teens work toward producing written stories of publishable quality. The teens also read their stories at venues throughout the City of Chicago.

The Creative Writing program provides an environment for teens to express themselves through stories. Teens learn the importance of voice, audience, intent, imagery, and organization in writing through discussion and analysis of works from a diverse group of published authors as well as by sharing their own original work with the group on a weekly basis. The group explores many different narrative forms as the teens work toward producing written stories of publishable quality. The teens also read their stories at venues throughout the City of Chicago.

Creator is a unique jewelry making and business marketing program specializing in hand crafted jewelry. Creator teaches teens how to use raw materials and their creativity to make "something out of nothing" and "jewelry out of anything." Teens learn a variety of jewelry making techniques and business marketing skills. Teens exhibit their pieces and develop a portfolio of their work.

Got a great CROSSOVER? In this program, teens build ball-handling skills, teamwork, and work experience while preparing to cross over from high school to success. Making the gym their own, CROSSOVER teens become master players, regulation experts, trainers, and recreation professionals, hosting their own open play events, camps and tournaments.

Got a great CROSSOVER? In this program, teens build ball-handling skills, teamwork, and work experience while preparing to cross over from high school to success. Making the gym their own, CROSSOVER teens become master players, regulation experts, trainers, and recreation professionals, hosting their own open play events, camps and tournaments.

Teens joining the CVTN film program work with a master teacher to create original works in video including PSAs, short documentary, and fictional story telling. Beginning with creative brainstorming and team building activities, the instructor will create a safe, creative environment where apprentices feel at ease jumping into the creative process. The video piece the teens create is made available to share within their school, program location and the community.

Join Culinary Arts and learn culinary skills and perfect the basic techniques of cooking and baking. Apprentices receive the foundational training necessary to obtain jobs in the culinary hospitality industry and develop skills that allow them to prepare healthy and sustainable meals for themselves and their families. The program also focuses on cake decorating, table setting, and catering for large groups. For their final presentation, the apprentices prepare a cake display and dinner for the community, family, ASM staff members, and the media.

Attention all future Top Chefs!!! In the downtown Culinary Arts program, apprentices learn the cooking skills and methods needed in a professional kitchen. Apprentices recreate an international based menu daily, and through their own interpretation, present plated products for digital documentation. The teens explore their creativity by finding culinary inspiration in life and other art forms. By participating in training and practice exercises, teens develop job readiness in the culinary field, establishing skill sets and foundational knowledge of the culinary arts, and gain exposure to a variety of new foods and flavors.

Culinary Arts teens learn to craft recipes by taking a fresh look at the world of food, utilizing various types of cooking techniques focusing on meal preparation that incorporate budget-friendly ingredients with healthier eating options that can appeal to their entire family. Teens develop,cook and taste different recipes daily, while building and enhancing their skills in teamwork, communication, social awareness and leadership. Teens are also introduced to needed skills and processes of working in the front of the house of a food service business, which includes customer service, customer relations, different menu types and service set-up which makes them better skill ready for their new job. Sr. teens are given the opportunity to get certified as food service handler, which required by law in the state of Illinois. Teens showcase all they have learn throughout in the program by hosting dinner buffet for family, friends, and community members.

Culinary Arts at Corliss provides real world experiences for teens interested in food service, catering or hospitality related education and careers. Teens will work on basic culinary skills and techniques and more experienced teens will have the opportunity to be assigned a lead chef position. Throughout the program teens will research their weekly recipes, convert servings sizes and develop shopping lists. Incorporating everyday life skills into the weekly class assignments. Some of these recipes will be showcased in a closing banquet at the end of the program session for teen's family and members of the community.

Teens will be given the opportunity to see what it takes to be successful in the growing industry of culinary arts. Teens will learn to prepare, shop, cook, and plate various meals. Teens will also demonstrate their understanding of the restaurant business by completing their own business model.

In the Culinary Cookbook program we focus on perfecting recipes fit for publication. We take our culinary ideas to the fullest by working on every aspect of the cookbook creation process. From fine tuning recipes, to creative writing, to design and lay-out. We delve into all the aspects of professional culinary publication. Join us to create some beautiful (and delicious)!

Culinary Fusion provides real world experiences for teens interested in learning how to cook different foods. Also while gaining knowledge in culinary and hospitality related education and careers. Teens will work on basic culinary skills and techniques, used to create restaurant quality products. Throughout the program teens will develop their own original recipes which will be included in their their culinary Portfolio. At the end of the program students will showcase their portfolio with some of their favorite dishes and share their culinary experience with family and members of the community.

Stipend-based. Remote Internship. This internship gives teens the opportunity to work with professional youth workers in a summer day camp program. Participants aide in the planning and implementation of activities for children and receive training in positive youth development theory and practice.

Our city is impacted by so many things, often what is needed is safety and fun for our inner artist. How can you discover your inner dance artist? This programs heals, inspires, and trains teens to discover their inner dancer through stress relief activities through movement, wellness, and choreography focused on self-expression in today's society.

Dance for L.I.F.E. 2 is an integrated dance program where teens learn will to dance while working on critical life skills that prepares them for college and careers. Dance for L.I.F.E. 2 focuses on learning, inspiring, feelings, expression, and empowerment of teens in an environment that is conducive to their positive growth and skill development. Teens produce and direct a state-of-the-art final presentation that includes dance, visuals, and discussion.

Darkroom Photo Explorations will help introduce participants to the basics of photography. We'll learn about how cameras work and engage in some analog processes at home. Teens can expect to learn about technical aspects of photography and hone their own practice through weekly assignments and activities. In addition to hands-on learning, we will learn about some photographers and how photos work in our everyday lives. Sharing photos and experiences will be an important part of our classroom community.

Darkroom Photo Explorations will help introduce participants to the basics of photography. We'll learn about how cameras work and engage in some analog processes at home. Teens can expect to learn about technical aspects of photography and hone their own practice through weekly assignments and activities. In addition to hands-on learning, we will learn about some photographers and how photos work in our everyday lives. Sharing photos and experiences will be an important part of our classroom community.

Led by the University of Chicago Arts + Public Life, this apprenticeship cultivates teens’ creativity, social development, and leadership, and inspires them to make a positive difference through careers in the arts. Teens work in teams to create a community-based design project that responds to a local need, build their project in the woodshop using hand tools and power tools, and support other local build projects.

Draw, Paint & Sculpt! If you’re into Fashion Design, Special FX, or Cosplay Props, this program is for you. For beginners to advanced artists, this hands-on class will teach you the basic techniques of making drawings look more realistic and how to turn those drawings into 3D objects. After discovering how color theory affects the world around us, you will leave this class with a wearable or model-scale fashion design and/or prop.

An introduction to the practice of Commercial Interior Design—students will develop an understanding of the basics of commercial interior design through hands on projects and digital engagement. It will also introduce the business practices of interior design, career specializations and educational requirements—all supported by virtual visits from designers, manufacturers and design school representatives and in-person safety compliant field trips. In combination with the practical learning sessions, students will learn about the design process, history, sustainability, ergonomics, materials and furnishings.

Design.Build.Grow.Eat introduces community farming through the inclusion of urban gardening options. Teens learn about the process of farming and the concept of whole food - strengthening their knowledge of the environment and their ability to make a positive impact on it to create peace and produce! Teen will gain technical skills in scale drawing, designing, identification of plant parts, digging a hole (and much more), while learning the ways food is sourced, and whether all food is local, especially in city centers (and other aspects of food justice). The program emphasizes sharing of cultural food traditions, and we cook regularly together.

Design.Build.Grow.Eat introduces community farming through the inclusion of urban gardening options. Teens learn about the process of farming and the concept of whole food - strengthening their knowledge of the environment and their ability to make a positive impact on it to create peace and produce! Teen will gain technical skills in scale drawing, designing, identification of plant parts, digging a hole (and much more), while learning the ways food is sourced, and whether all food is local, especially in city centers (and other aspects of food justice). The program emphasizes sharing of cultural food traditions, and we cook regularly together.

Design.Build.Grow.Eat introduces community farming through the inclusion of urban gardening options. Teens learn about the process of farming and the concept of whole food - strengthening their knowledge of the environment and their ability to make a positive impact on it to create peace and produce! Teen will gain technical skills in scale drawing, designing, identification of plant parts, digging a hole (and much more), while learning the ways food is sourced, and whether all food is local, especially in city centers (and other aspects of food justice). The program emphasizes sharing of cultural food traditions, and we cook regularly together.

Design.Build.Grow.Eat introduces community farming through the inclusion of urban gardening options. Teens learn about the process of farming and the concept of whole food - strengthening their knowledge of the environment and their ability to make a positive impact on it to create peace and produce! Teen will gain technical skills in scale drawing, designing, identification of plant parts, digging a hole (and much more), while learning the ways food is sourced, and whether all food is local, especially in city centers (and other aspects of food justice). The program emphasizes sharing of cultural food traditions, and we cook regularly together.

Teens in Digital Imagination explore various aspects of digital technology such as robotics, coding, video game design, photo/video/audio editing, drone flight, 3D printing, 3D modeling/CAD and website/graphics design. Teens take part in activities to develop skills in leadership, professionalism, constructive communication and digital presentation. Career portfolios include paper/video/QR code resumes, cover letters and mock interviews. Instructors provide hands-on learning experiences customized to prepare each teen to attain their career goals through career readiness and professionalism training and increased technical skills. Teens showcase what they learn through a final public presentation highlighting their experiences in the Digital Imagination program.

Teens in Digital Imagination explore various aspects of digital technology such as robotics, coding, video game design, photo/video/audio editing, drone flight, 3D printing, 3D modeling/CAD and website/graphics design. Teens take part in activities to develop skills in leadership, professionalism, constructive communication and digital presentation. Career portfolios include paper/video/QR code resumes, cover letters and mock interviews. Instructors provide hands-on learning experiences customized to prepare each teen to attain their career goals through career readiness and professionalism training and increased technical skills. Teens showcase what they learn through a final public presentation highlighting their experiences in the Digital Imagination program.

Learn how to be a Social Media Pro in the Digital Marketing Integration program by creating a marketing plan, designing your own graphics and building a website. Whether it’s to build your own brand or work for a marketing company, you’ll be ahead of the curve. The best part?? It’s a remote program meaning you can work from home; a perk of working in Digital Marketing

Teens work hands-on with digital video equipment and software that gives them experience in the digital media career field. They are part of small-film production crews and are challenged to research, articulate, think critically and work collaboratively to produce short, independent films that reflect themselves and their community. Teens visually tell stories by creating relationships between image and sound through compelling narratives.

Learn to make your own movies in CTVN’s Digital Video Production program. In this remote program, apprentices will learn the skills needed to tell their stories using mobile devices for video production. Apprentices will work on both collaborative and individual projects in a variety of styles, including documentary, narrative, and animation. Learn to collaborate and think creatively to create a final longer movie.

Engage in all aspects of video production suitable for broadcast, web-cast, and public screenings! Teens learn digital video camera operation, lighting, sound recording, interview techniques and video editing computer software. Teens apply these skills to produce videos based on complex narratives they write based on issues of immediate concern to their communities, During production, each teen completes specific tasks that build their technical or storytelling skills and aids the team in the completion of the finished video.

Explore the basics of graphic design with hands-on projects and an introduction to careers and professionals in design and the applied arts. Mentored by design instructors, branding professionals, and guest presenters.

Develop your personal style and improve your graphic design skills while mastering professional digital design tools. You’ll explore graphic design careers and gain real-world experience to prepare you for further study and/or practice in the field of design. We create print on demand products such as tee-shirts, buttons, and more to be sold in the ASM Gift Shop. Explore the connections between design and everyday life while building your own unique design portfolio. Twitter: @DigVisionaries Instagram: digitalvisionaries

Divinity Dance Ensemble is an explorative dance program where teens learn about hip hop dance while also learning fundamentals of Ballet, Street Jazz, Afro- Caribbean modern to help cultivate a versatile dancer. In the program, teens explore their individual choreographic process and become comfortable creating their own works of art. Realizing teen participants are in adolescent stage in life, we go over life skills and career development to develop well rounded individuals who aren't just learning dance, but feel confident in the world after program completion. Teens learn and create choreography for final presentation that includes dance, visuals, and theatrics.

If you are interested learning about music production and mixing this is the program for you. In the downtown DJ Foundations program, teens learn the art of selecting and mixing music for a variety of events, occasions and audiences. These fundamentals are transferable to several industries including music production, film, television and radio. Additionally, teens will be exposed to the social aspects and professional soft skills required to be a successful deejay.

A DJ program that will teach participants foundational skills to basic beat matching, mixing and a general understanding of various DJ equipment, including: controllers, mixers, and sounds setup. This program is intended to give participants a holistic understanding of the culture of DJing by being able to physically participate (virtually) and being able to ask any and all questions that will better equip them with the necessary tools to grow in this craft.

This remote internship will be stipend based for the summer of 2021. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at the Douglass Branch Library! This summer, you’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages.

The Drama and Musical Theater Program enables teens to explore the world of stage performance. Students develop performance and leadership skills in the areas of acting, singing, and dancing with additional opportunities for participation in sound, lighting, and stage crews. The program will culminate in a minimum of two and up to four performances for students, teachers, families, and the Brighton Park community.

In Drawing And Sketching Techniques we will be learning how to draw step by step various objects and subjects and will focus on different ways to approach a drawing with pen and pencil, colored pencils, markers or charcoals. Teens will also develop the skills of composition and blending and sketching their concepts on paper. By building the teens self awareness teens will be able to build on their self confidence and self worth. The huge bonus of this course is that the teens can later use the skills they learn in the program and make profitable monetary income after they finish the session

Be Yourself, Change the World! The Dreamchasers United program helps teens learn how to turn their skills and interest into lucrative careers. Teens work with mentors to create a plan for success through goal setting, then attack those goals while learning finance, career readiness, and character development. Teens will also practice entrepreneurship by creating a business plan and their own brand of T-shirt to sell on our website. Giving teens the opportunity to enter a National Business Pitch Competition and earn extra income!

This remote internship will be stipend-based this summer. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at the library this summer. You’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages at the Dunning Branch.

The EECS Summer Program is a collaborative partnership between After School Matters, Malcolm X College, and Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School to provide students with a unique dual enrollment virtual learning experience. Each course will integrate projects that apply the course content to topics that directly impact the STEM Ecosystem. CIS 120 focuses on the fundamental concepts of computer information systems as applied to microcomputers in business and individual use; includes hand-on experience with a variety of microcomputer software.

Math 125 focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real life problems. Students will understand the purpose of the United States Census and the impact of it plays in their communities. Students will create a census awareness survey, analyze and interpret survey findings, and complete a needs assessment checklist using community snapshot data of the Austin community.

Are you looking for a challenging job this summer? Do you enjoy working with young children? El Valor may be the place for you this summer. Join our team and learn about the in's and out's of the Early Childhood field. Interns may be responsible for running activities for youth and aiding with administrative tasks.

Does the politics of food interest you? We will explore culinary science to practice techniques at home and build your cooking and baking skills all while having fun!

Have you always wanted to be a Foodie? Have you always wanted to learn to cook with what you actually grow? Discover the science and politics behind healthy eating and food production. In our award-winning Emerging Leaders program, you will learn gardening and culinary skills through local urban farming. You will get to experience the amazing journey of planting a seed and see it become a meal on your plate by learning how to prepare what you harvest. At the end of the session, teens will prepare a meal to share with their friends and family at our Seed to Plate evening!

Empowerment Thru Engineering exposes teens to various disciplines of engineering through our project-based learning, hands-on curriculum. Teens learn how to utilize the engineering design process of Ask, Imagine, Create, Test and Improve to develop and create solutions to different engineering challenges. Engineering challenges include projects such as Smart Grid Lamp Design, Bridge Design, Robotics, and Wearable Electronics that require teens to apply their knowledge of the design process as well as basic mathematics and physics concepts.

Empowerment Thru Engineering exposes teens to various disciplines of engin eering through our project-based learning, hands-on curriculum. Teens learn how to utilize the engineering design process of Ask, Imagine, Create, Test and Improve to develop and create solutions to different engineering challenges. Engineering challenges include projects such as Smart Grid Lamp Design, Bridge Design, Robotics, and Wearable Electronics that require teens to apply their knowledge of the design process as well as basic mathematics and physics concepts.

Envrionmental Adventures is a chance for you to immerse yourself in the ecology found in your own backyard! Alongside your peers, you will learn about biodiversity, local soil and water health, the realtionship between weather and climante change, and how you can better advocate for the health of the planet!

Take control of your community’s environment. Teens will work to improve their local environment. They will work with local non-profits to implement a community action plan to help fight climate change. You will learn about environmental justice and how to use air quality and community walk-ability data to have a lasting positive impact on the environment. At the end of this program teens host an online community action event that exposes local residents to locally grown food and raises awareness of the environmental justice cause that the group decides to highlight.

The program is designed to help fan the flames of curiosity, to help people showcase humanities and to build community. The skills required to do this center around organizational abilities and communication through email, on the phone and in person. Teens will utilize Google Drive to organize and I will help them with writing emails. Teens will have their hands in social media, marketing, poster design, curation, communication, community building, planning, scheduling, execution and collaboration. Hopefully there will be some problems along the way since that will be our greatest teacher. -- A dream would be able to help teens connect, collaborate and hold events with other teens across the city and in the ASM family.

Apprentices in this program develop their unique artistic style by exploring the elements of art. Each week brings a set of challenges and a theme that is an element of art: Color, Shape, Form, Value, Space, and Texture. This an immersive introduction to art theory where teens can learn and hone their own art style and voice. Apprentices study/discover their favorite artists and influences and create new works of art with mixed media and acrylic paint. Apprentices will showcase their art on a digital platform and give a 2 minute presentation on their biggest artistic influences and how it has impacted their artistry today.

The Experimental Comics program will introduce teens to the expansive possibilities of creating sequential art with original characters. Teens will learn the process of planning and executing a comic book; how to use a variety of unusual materials like brush and ink, charcoal, and gouache; and practice observational drawing. It's "experimental" because we'll try out many different ways of making images and narratives - there are no limits to the stories and characters we'll create. This isn't a typical superhero or manga art program!

Join Project Exploration to learn about the impact of coding, technology, robotics and engineering on our world! Build and create while learning about the ins and outs of design. Get ahead and boost your resume with the valuable skills you will learn during this program!

Spend this Summer discovering the transformative, expressive world of Glass Art. This program will introduce you to the equipment and materials that go into the craft of glassmaking. You will have an opportunity to work hands-on to design and create fused glass projects with at-Home Design Project Kits. This interactive experience will offer you an opportunity to meaningfully interact with your peers virtually and help push your creativity as we explore this one of a kind art form.

FashionWERKS has two components. Sewing and Fashion Design. Fashion has range. It involves Construction, Deconstruction, and textile art, that teaches youth apprentices the basics of Sewing and Creative Design. FashionWERKS is also an innovative, youth-centered social entrepreneurship program where Teens learn the fundamentals of artistic self-expression as well as the inner workings of the business of Fashion. FashionWERKS will aid youth apprentices in planning, designing, developing, creating, marketing and how to selling his or her own final product.

Teens will learn to create fabric sculptures and other tactile art pieces using a variety of fiber art techniques including embroidery, stitching, quilting, printing on fabric, and weaving. With artists such as Nick Cave, Bisa Butler, Toni Brogan, and Alexander Hernandez for inspiration, this course will guide teens to engage with a variety of materials to make meaningful works of art.

Interns at the Field Museum will provide general customer service including: *Greeting and directing guests *Scanning tickets into the theater, exhibits, and museum *facilitating lines and providing support to cashiers *Asking visitors to follow public health guidelines *other task that may be assigned. Teen interns will set a schedule with their supervisor between 15 - 16 hours each week.

Film Foundations: Video is focused on teens new to video production. Students will learn the fundamentals of film equipment, composition, scriptwriting, production, and editing. These skills will serve as a foundation for them as they create several short video assignments on their own and put their knowledge into action. Several films will also be screened for teens in order to teach film critique and give inspiration for their assignments. Students of this class should walk away with a better understanding and confidence of video, ready for the next step of creating short films.

Film Making 101 is a program that covers the role and responsibility of a director in script development, pre-production, production and post production. Teens learn to tell a story cinematically, use the camera as a tool, prepare a script analysis and engage in the casting and rehearsal process with actors.

In Firework, teens learn a variety of fire-based art techniques including glassblowing, flameworking, fusing, ceramics, enameling, screenprinting and mosaic. An emphasis is placed on communication and teamwork. Safety and respect is required as we are working with hot and sharp materials.

The First Jobs Cube Project will be a fun and interactive opportunity to develop videos, podcasts, and other social media content to teach others how to be successful in their first job. We will explore qualities such as passion, courage, and collaboration together to create meaningful content to help others succeed. During the program you will have the opportunity to interview business owners, engage with guest speakers, and work with an app developer to create a First Jobs Cube app with all of the content you create throughout the summer.

Learn about Fitness & Nutrition with Coach Davenport! The goal of this 6-week long team building activity is to learn fun and creative workout routines, lose weight, or just become more physically fit and stay ahead of the competition! Throughout the program there will be three key parts that we focus on the most, WHY is physically activity important, HOW to correctly perform the activities and most importantly having FUN while doing it! In our program each scholar will set their own individual goals so every workout will be at your pace. In fact, top ranking scholars will have a chance to lead the class with their own routine! The fitness & nutrition program will make sure that not only you are physically in better shape but mentally as well.

TEENS WILL ENGAGE IN INSTRUCTOR LEAD AND INDEPENDENT STUDY OF CHOREOGRAPHY TO LEARN A VARIETY OF STYLES OF DANCE. VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE WILL CONSIST OF COMBINED VIDEO FOOTAGE OF ALL TEENS.

Forward Momentum Chicago has partnered up with After School Matters to create an exciting virtual experience designed to challenge and inspire. Join FMC Dance Collaborative and work with After School Matters alumni and professional dancers to train and perform in a variety of dance styles and genres including: Ballet, African, Modern and Hip Hop. Our virtual platform is designed to allow teens to improve their dance skills, learn new choreography and expand your dance experience in this fast paced dance program!

Forward Momentum Chicago provides dance instruction to children in communities with limited access to the arts. Teen interns will assist with class instruction, provide administrative support to the program, and assist with all aspects of the final dance production. Candidates must work well with children ages 6-12 and have great communication and critical thinking skills.

In this stipend-based, remote internship teen interns will be expected to assist staff in: - Managing our weekly content calendar ? Create Canva graphics, GIFs, Collect testimonials ? Press tracking - Set up Google Alerts ? Participate in monthly Leadership circle meetings ? Interview org members ? Attend, participate, and capture all summer organizational programming ? Manage org social media ? Set up and facilitate org member weekly highlight on Instagram stories ? Research, identify, craft messaging and post relevant industry related content as it relates to our community ? Research new strategies, technologies and social media trends that org can leverage to further its organizational impact

Free Street’s Performance Ensemble is an intensive acting program that creates opportunities for youth artists to engage in a rigorous training and production process as part of an ensemble. The youth artists are teamed with professional artists who mentor and collaborate with them during the training process to develop more advanced skills in critical inquiry, creative writing, performance, voice, and stage production. As part of their training, teens develop three original productions that are performed at Free Street Theater and in public spaces throughout Chicago.

Earth Team Apprenticeship with Friends of the Parks empowers teens to become the next generation of park advocates and Chicago environmentalists by gaining skills in Chicago ecology, organizing and activism, and resilience. Through a mix of mindful awareness, environmental explorations leveraging observation in nature, activism and civic engagement, teens will gain personal resilience practices, an understanding of environmental justice issues facing Chicago, tools to identify park and community needs, and practical ecological skills such as plant and tree identification and an innovative nature-asset-based model to view their local communities. Teens develop marketable skills, along with a passion for their surroundings and public resources that can lead to careers in policy, environmental sciences, and more!

Stipend based, remote internship. Data Analyst Description: Review data and set up tracking system to accurately report owners of devices to prepare for streamlined technology transformation. • Meet with leadership teams to understand how technology affects the business • Gather data from technology reports and cross reference accuracy with owners of devices • Analyze and communicate data issues business team and recommend solutions • Develop cold calling skills and techniques to ensure data accuracy

Free Spirit Labs is a media arts and journalism program. High school participants gain skills in camera operation, audio engineering, performance, writing, editing and photography.

Free Spirit Labs is a media arts and journalism program. High school participants gain skills in camera operation, audio engineering, performance, writing, editing and photography.

Handbuilding is an ancient pottery technique that involves using your hands and simple tools to form slabs, pinch, and coil clay into useful objects or sculptures. In this program, teens will learn how to make and decorate functional objects by applying these simple handbuilding techniques to fun projects. Students will leave the session with the confidence to navigate a ceramics studio, knowledge of how to professionally photograph their 3-D creations, art portfolio building, awareness of creative careers, college research basics, and several objects they will be proud to use in their everyday lives.

Future Barbers works to expose our 15 young ladies learn the fundamentals of the art of barbering. Through Weeks 1-6, our teens will diligently work to understand the basics of being a professional barber under the guidance of driven, experienced, local, professional barbers. Through workshops, field trips to barbershops, and hands on experiences with barber equipment, our motivated students will learn the history and culture of barbering; hygienic and safe practices; how to use tools and equipment; basic cutting techniques; professional conduct in a barbershop; and more. They will use peace circles to engage in conversation while building meaningful relationships. Barbering is an important art to continue to inspire interest in because the barbershop is a crucial mentorship outlet for men and a participatory, safe and supportive environment. This project-based learning engages our students through hands-on activities in understanding how barbering has evolved to be a 21st century trade and how current innovations continue to improve the craft. We aim to show that learning a trade is a dynamic process while imparting real world skills. They will put theory into practice doing something that captures their interest and provokes thought.

Teens work with a professional theater company, Collaboraction, to devise, develop and perform an original script based on social justice issues selected and explored by the teen ensemble. Theater activities/games and creative writing are used to build ensemble, devise theater, create music, write poetry and spoken word in the development of an original play presented at the end of the program on a Collaboraction Theater stage!

Future Music Creators @ North Grand HS is music composition/production program for teens interested in making their own original music. In the program, you learn the craft of production and composition through the practice of writing your own music, recording, and performing using modern technology. All styles are welcome!! Beatmakers, rappers, singers, music for film/gaming, rock, metal, classical, electronic, trap and dance music, anything! Collaboration with other music makers in the program is encouraged, and there are opportunities to perform live and release your songs to the world on a class mixtape.

Future Music Creators @ Spry Community Links High School is a music composition/production program for teens interested in making their own original music. In the program, you learn the craft of production and composition through the practice of writing your own music, recording, and performing using modern technology. All styles are welcome!! Beatmakers, rappers, singers, music for film/gaming, rock, metal, classical, electronic, trap and dance music, anything! Collaboration with other music makers in the program is encouraged, and there are opportunities to perform live and release your songs to the world on a class mixtape.

Diverse learners are often isolated and excluded from activities throughout their lives. Your participation in this program can help us change that! Teens in Gallery Buddies will gain a basic understanding of common intellectual disabilities and strategies for interacting with other teens who have those disabilities. This program will also partner with the diverse learner program "Gallery Exploration." Teens from Gallery Buddies will be paired with a diverse learner and spend the session supporting that teen in their program. Take part in this incredible opportunity to build friendships, participate in social mentoring, support integration of teens with intellectual disabilities, and help to foster an atmosphere of inclusion at After School Matters!

This program is designed specifically for diverse learners! Teens with intellectual disabilities will be paired with a non-disabled peer from the Gallery Buddies program. During the session, teens will use art as a gateway to explore the many programs that Gallery 37 has to offer. Take part in this incredible opportunity to build friendships and help foster an atmosphere of inclusion at After School Matters!

Are you interested in fashion? Do you like showing off or expressing yourself through your unique outfits? Gambit Fashion teaches students how to recreate the most popular fashion trends. Through sewing, deconstruction and various clothing design techniques we'll introduce you to how we've turned boring and forgotten clothes that we got from thrift stores and our own closets into some of our favorite styles and designs. Everyone's style is unique and we will challenge students to explore their individual identities and implement them into their very own clothing projects. Ultimately, this program aims to introduce you to affordable and sustainable fashion, while also equipping students with skills they can practice as a hobby and/or professional career. You see people selling jeans, jackets, and shirts for hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. Gambit Fashion will expose you to how you can make those same stuff, with your own unique twist for just a few dollars. Come join Gambit as we explore and reshape the fashion industry.

Together with communities, the Gardeneers program empowers teens to connect with healthy food through experiential, garden-based learning. Teens learn about nutrition, the community, and the environment through hands-on lessons in school gardens. As a gardener, teens will be part of planting, harvesting and eating something they’ve grown.

Together with communities, the Gardeneers program empowers teens to connect with healthy food through experiential, garden-based learning. Teens learn about nutrition, the community, and nature through hands-on lessons in school gardens. As a gardener, teens will be part of planting, harvesting and eating something they’ve grown.

Together with communities, the Gardeneers program empowers teens to connect with healthy food through experiential, garden-based learning. Teens learn about nutrition, the community, and the environment through hands-on lessons in school gardens. As a gardener, teens will be part of planting, harvesting and eating something they’ve grown.

Together with communities, the Gardeneers program empowers teens to connect with healthy food through experiential, garden-based learning. Teens learn about nutrition, the community, and the environment through hands-on lessons in school gardens.

Interns are exposed to the occupation of Youth Development and Youth Agency Administration. Teens provide direct services to GCYC Camp children and support their activities. Interns are also exposed to administrative roles and participate in career readiness development life skills training opportunities.

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY!

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY!

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY!

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY!

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY!

The focus of our presentation is to provide reliable information to young girls regarding their physical and social emotional well - being. It presents young girls with knowledge about their body and physiology while also emphasizing the importance of decision making, self love, and sisterhood. Our aim is to empower girls through talks with a variety of experts that will serve as educators and mentors. The girls will also partake in projects and activities to solidify the lessons they are learning.

By joining Teen Squad this summer, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. Throughout the summer, you’ll meet teens across the city, interview women professionals about their life, practice self-care and work to make a change in your community.

This summer, join Girls Inc of Chicago and a network of young leaders interested in positive social change! Our program will provide you with the tools, resources, and support to advocate for and with your peers and communities. Claim your power in way that can create change for your communities and beyond. Now is the time for you to take the lead! Past projects include: the Hands-Off project and the Mirror Me project.

Teens will participate in a six week intensive to complete production on the mural for ASM's new building for Gately Park.

In this program, talented teen artists collaborate to fabricate public art mosaics. These pieces are often placed within a city institution or public park. Creating a mosaic that will embellish city space will allows for the recognition of you, our talented apprentices. Such opportunities serve as ways to honor donors and continue the tradition of exceptional mosaic work created at Gallery 37.

GlobalGirl Media Chicago develops the authentic voice and media literacy skills of teenaged girls in under-served communities by teaching them to create and share digital media journalism designed to ignite community activism and social change.Through training,mentoring and access to local and world-wide network of online distribution partners, GlobalGirl Media Chicago harnesses the power of new digital media to empower young women to bring their unique perspective onto the global media stage.

In Green Star Movement's remote bricolage course, teens create murals from start to finish with guidance from professional teaching artists. They learn how to design and create long-lasting works of art in their neighborhoods. Using tile, mirror, sculpture, and painting, the teens learn the art of bricolage to beautify their schools and their communities.

Teens work alongside industry professionals to install a Bricolage mural using newly acquired knowledge of public art design and traditional mosaic. Teens build leadership and cooperation skills through group projects, and learn how to meet deadlines by completing individual projects. Teens learn the fundamentals of mosaic, sculpture, photography and painting. Vigorous teamwork will result in three large scale, colorful, sparkling Bricolage murals at Perspectives Math & Science High School.

The Lawrence Hall Youth Services summer work program, Green Thumbs, is a comprehensive, hands-on experience for those interested in the landscaping fields. Interns learn skills specific to gardening while developing and practicing the work habits necessary for successful employment. Interns will expand their work competenecies to include garden design, plant care, and maintenance.

Calling all composers! Guitars Over Guns is teaming up with Curie Metro High School to offer a 6 week workshop in songwriting, performance and peer mentoring. Join mentors and practicing songwriters Andrew DeMuro & Phil Jacobson, members of local band ‘The Shades’, to learn how to write songs in popular styles including rock, pop, and Latin fusion; conduct and lead an ensemble of musicians; and learn mentoring best practices. All students will receive a composition book, a subscription to Soundtrap and an instrument of their choice for at-home practice.

Guitars Over Guns is teaming up with Kenwood Academy to offer a 6 week workshop that combines the inner-workings of the music industry with audio and visual art. Join practicing poet and photographer, Zaria Evans, a graduate of Kenwood, to learn about how to conceptualize, shoot, and monetize a music video, all while supporting local artists. Students will receive a mobile lens kit for their tablet to practice and a subscription to the Footejapp for editing. At the end of the program, students will showcase their best work in a digital portfolio by capturing media for a live concert.

Guitars Over Guns is teaming up with Roberto Clemente Community Academy to offer a special Summer Guitar Intensive. In this virtual class, participants will produce their own guitar cover of a song of their choosing, learning not just how to play the song, but also how to produce video and record audio to support it. Students will receive an acoustic guitar for at-home practice as well as home studio resources and visits from industry-level guest artists and musicians to mentor and guide them.

This program will provide teens with exposure to the history, traditions, and contemporary applications of ceramic art- from home! Teens will experiment with a range of ceramic techniques they can do in their own kitchen. We will explore air dry and oven bake clay- and we will even make our own clay! Teens will also work digitally, completing different design challenges on pottery apps on their phone and creating digital vision boards to gather ideas and inspiration. We will share our work through digital critiques using platforms like Flipgrid and Google Jamboard. At the end of the program, each teen will have a digital portfolio of work they created.

This program will provide teens with the opportunity to explore art-marking using a variety of materials. We will focus on creating original artworks through combining materials in new and interesting ways. Teens will explore various contemporary art making practices such as installation, book making, digital photography, and DIY printmaking strategies. Instructors will create a moderated program Instagram account, where teens will be able to showcase their works in progress and final projects

The Harold Washington Tennis Camp Internship allows teens to hone their skills in communication, youth development and tennis coaching. Interns perform tennis drills and fitness training drills as assigned by the Head Pro and fitness trainer which may include gathering and preparing tennis court, fitness and chess materials, working with small groups of children, monitoring small group drills and maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe environment. Interns also participate in developing and implementing drills and match play as well as partnering with co-workers in communicating with and assisting each other in the total operation of the camp.

Stipend based, remote internship for Summer 2021. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters for the downtown YOUmedia library this summer. You’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, discover friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for teens across the city.

Stipend based. Heartland Youth and Family Services will offer seven Chicago Public High School teens an opportunity to become a junior counselor for our Refugee Youth Summer Program. Teens who aspire to become teacher, social worker, or community leaders are encouraged to apply. Teens in this internship develop their leadership, communication, and facilitation skills. The Refugee Youth Summer program provides various programming activities throughout the summer for newly arrived refugee children and youth. Programming involves engaging in educational and literacy activities, remote field trips, and art activities. The teens would help youths to improve their English language skills and model forming meaningful relationships and friendships across different cultures. Additionally, teens would support the summer program through helping with leading activities and facilitating games. Each week, interns would help the staffs to plan games and activities along with check in on monday. Tuesday would be educational and literacy day, Wednesday is physical movement/field trip day, and thursday would be art and craft activities day, friday would be intern development training and reflection day. Interns would learn to work with different age group and building team work. Interns will work closely with staffs throughout the summer program.

HHW Vocal Arts @Gately focuses on music performance from various genres. Teens develop professional performance skills and techniques through master classes and one-on-one vocal sessions. Apprentices train in music pedagogy including theatrical and dance movements. Throughout the program, participants will grow in confidence and perfect their music repertoire.

HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble focuses on music performance from various genres. Teens develop professional performance skills and techniques through master classes and one-on-one vocal sessions. Apprentices train in music pedagogy including theatrical and dance movements. Throughout the program, participants will grow in confidence and perfect their music repertoire.

The South Shore Drill Team (SSDT) is a performing arts group that does dance and precision-drilling. Teens have opportunities to travel and perform as motivators - developing leadership skills and learning to channel their energy, creativity, and drive into positive activities. SSDT strives to instill responsibility, teamwork, and self-discipline by utilizing a system that provides youth with additional responsibilities and offers more voice in activities as they mature and demonstrate their ability to lead. Teens have the opportunity to showcase what they learn during a public performance.

The HoopsHIGH program is a remote sports broadcasting program that will provide in-depth instruction and hands-on experience in the art of sports broadcasting. The teens will learn how to do sports commentary, podcasting, journalism, camera operation, and editing. Chicago teens interested will learn how to navigate through the sports world. At the end of the program, the teens will have to produce their own video and audio reels.

Stipend based. Learn about plant materials, soil, and wildlife support. This role will give you experience on a variety of plant materials, design techniques, and environmental management. This on-site role will follow all required guidelines for safety as determined by ASM, the City of Chicago, and CPS if applicable. Skills needed: • Ability to learn an instructed task and repeat it until proficient • Interest and willingness to work outside in varied weather • Interest and willingness to perform repeated, sometimes tedious and meticulous work in support of nature spaces • Physical flexibility to work with hand tools, large garden tools, in soil, kneeling and bending • Attention to varied, fine details • Basic organizational and ownership for space/tasks at hand Task Description: • Manage a specific nature space on-site at Keeler Gardens, being responsible for all work in that defined area. • Learn and perform basic horticutural tasks such as weeding, cutting flowers and branches, clean-up, watering, digging, and planting. • Assist with soil management including examining soil for health, applying powder or liquid additives or compost, and installing mulch. • Advanced opportunities may include projects, such as monitoring spaces with log book entries, feeding wildlife, facilities management, and other simple projects.

This remote internship will be stipend-based in the summer of 2021. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at Humboldt Park YOUmedia! This summer, you’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages. Interns will serve on an advisory team to design and market teen programs, including virtual events they can help co-host. Interns will also help develop virtual guides, booklists, media sources, and other content to promote YOUmedia.

Hustle & Flow is a Hip Hop, Mental Health and Music Entrepreneurship class. Teens learn about the music industry, Hip Hop, songwriting, entrepreneurship, mental health and the power of sharing their stories. The class includes a microphone to record songs/projects, marketing training, acclaimed musical guests and a final virtual performance.

Teen apprentices in the Hyde Park Art Avengers Illustration program learn about the creative process of a comic book. Teens learn the basics of sketching, drawing, storyboarding, editing and publishing and learn poster, brochure, and product design. Mural painting. Teens compose visual narratives to support compelling stories included in comic books. For a final project teens create original group and individual comic books, as well as a poster, brochure & final product design of their choice.

Are you ready to take your tech skills to new heights? IDEALStudent Startup Hackaton prepares our students to be the innovators, thinkers, designers, doers, and disruptors in our digital economy. Through a hackathon competition you will be presented with a complex challenge to solve. You will not only learn what programmers do to build software but how numerous other high paying fields contribute to the digital product, such as content writers, business analysts, designers and testers. Thus aligning your skills with a wide array of high-paying careers in software development. So I ask again, are you ready?

IDEALStudent Startup Hackaton prepares our students to be the innovators, thinkers, designers, doers, and disruptors in our digital economy. Through a hackathon you will be given a complex challenge to solve, join a team and present your solution to friends and family, through a friendly Demo Day Pitch competition. You will learn what programmers do to build software and how numerous other high-paying fields contribute to the digital product, such as content writers, business analysts, designers, and testers. By the end, you will align your skills with a wide array of high-paying careers in software development. So I ask again, are you ready?

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Summer Camp Program Assistant will assist with summer camp program operations and administration, including space setup, resource/material coordination, snack coordination, parent and student sign-ins/sign-outs, time-keeping, supervision of children, classroom assistance, photo-taking, record-keeping, enrollment analysis, volunteer tracking/management, landscape research, and other assignments as required. This person must be comfortable working with children and families and performing administrative functions. You will be expected to work on-site, within and outside of our facility. You will be required to wear a face mask while in the facility.

As a member of Intonation's Rock and Pop Band, teens develop the skills necessary to perform in a band. Daily activities include group music lessons (guitar, drum set, keyboard, vocals), rehearsals, visits from music industry professionals, and songwriting/beat making. The program will culminate with a recorded song and performance at The Promontory in Hyde Park. While teens do not need to have any previous experience playing an instrument or performing, a love for music of all kinds and an openness to new ideas and experiences is required!

Students will start each class with a short discussion about a topic of their choice. Students will then review the instruments needed for the lesson of the day and break off into group off into groups of 3-4. Students will check google meet for the syllabus and all group instructions.

Introduction to Peer to Peer Peacemakers will give teens the opportunity to learn the philosophy and practices of Restorative Justice. The program will focus on the practice of circles and their uses, especially the use of circles as a preventative measure for conflict and for healthy relationship building skills. Participants in the program will develop their leadership skills as well as communication skills. Participants will be able to promote restorative justice and its practices in the community and among their peers.

Through visual/street art, Bloom focuses on self-resilience, community engagement, and learning about social issues that surround youth in their daily lives. Together, in an LGBTQ all-inclusive safe space, young people take the lead in developing a visual art show and learning about urban art techniques (spray painting, stenciling, wheat -pasting) that connects to social issues they are passionate about. No previous art skills required, just an open mind and a commitment to participate.

What does a costume designer do and how do they do it? This program introduces teen to the elements and process of costume design for live performance. Working individually and in teams, teens will learn how to research, develop, and express their design ideas, both visually and verbally. Note: This not a program in fashion design or in garment construction, but about developing your artistic voice as a member of a creative team.

This on - line program is an Introduction to Mixed Martial Arts Program and includes an overview of the sport and self-defense application of MMA, Concepts and Techniques of Martial Arts (specifically Muay Thai and the Grappling Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Philosophy and Lifestyle of Martial Arts (Healthy Living, Discipline, Mental Skills).Program will run in - person over summer session.

This program is beginner and multilevel friendly. The program covers drawing and painting fundamentals with an introduction to visual art practices. We will learn about historical and contemporary artists, understand traditional techniques, and conceptual forms of making. Ultimately forming new meanings as to “how” and “why” we make art in the 21st century.

This program will focus on providing teens with the knowledge of foods and cultures around the world. We will compare the cost of cooking meals at home versus eating out. We will also focus on basic cake decorating techniques in order to teach teens the skills necessary to decorate cakes and prepare basic pastries.

In this program you will learn the basics of journalism reporting and collectively create a virtual magazine. You will learn to story-tell through photography, video and audio to create original and attractive reporting. Whether it’s through a lens or pen, you will get the chance to pursue a story in art, fashion, politics, community, street culture, etc.

After School Matters is partnering with the Juvenile Detention Center to provide a 5-day mural arts program this Summer. 12 teens will work virtually with world class artist Jeff Maldonado to create art projects for teens to artistically express themselves and help beautify their space.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The J-Def Peace Project provides a safe place to implement teen skill building and creates a community of inclusion through the arts. While teens are able to be creative, they also focus on skills of human achievement, such as personal mind set and social awareness. These skills are implemented through the visual arts process where our philosophy of balance, community, and dedication to creativity leads to peace.

The Jazz Big Band works on pieces encompassing the entire range of jazz styles from swing to contemporary and everything in between. We have performances in various venues throughout the city including Fitzgerald's, the Pritzker Pavillion, and Daley Plaza. In addition to regular guidance by the instructors, there will be clinics held by guest artists. We typically work on about 25 to 30 pieces each program session, so some previous experience on your instrument is necessary. It's a great opportunity to work on sight reading, jazz improvisation, and improving your general playing ability.

This remote internship will be stipend based for the summer of 2021. Make a positive impact improving your neighborhood and city by serving as a Chicago Youth Service Corps virtual intern through After School Matters at the library this summer. You’ll be able to pursue your passions, foster leadership skills, identify friends and mentors plus help support the library’s efforts to present continuous learning, cultural engagement and summer enrichment opportunities for all ages at the Jefferson Park Branch.

This 6 week program will focus on learning a new style of dance and choreography each week. Dancers will focus on Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, and Contemporary. The Joffrey Dance Exploration program will meet virtually on Google Meets Monday - Thursday and for optional in person class at Amundsen High School on Fridays.

Participants in this virtual dance intensive engage with Joffrey Community Engagement through a rigorous virtual dance learning experience. Participants of this program will engage in daily 3 hour live sessions in addition to their off line work studies. Upon completion of the program, teens have gained invaluable insight into the world of professional dance. Participants will be introduced to a variety of dance genres, greatly improve their dance technique, using technology to create dance works and enhance life skills.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Junior Staff Internship helps prepare Club teens for a career in a helping profession by developing their interpersonal skills, work ethic, leadership, and sense of community responsibility. This program empowers teens to develop job-related skills in comprehensive youth development programming while teaching transferable soft skills of critical thinking, independence and collaboration, and professionalism to prepare them to be college and career ready.

The Journey to My Better Self Media Empowerment Program is an innovative skills and career development program for teens which uses television production and digital print journalism to facilitate real work experience and career exploration. Students acquire the skills of writing, collaboration, communication, production, adaptability and critical thinking to prepare them for life after high school.

Attention all Julian Freshman! This program will help you prepare to start your freshman year at Julian. Brush up on the math and literacy content plus get acquainted with your school building before the big day! It won't be easy but it will be worth it.

Attention all Julian Senior! This program will help you prepare to start your Senior year at Julian. Start planning for your future after high school including learning about different post-secondary options. Plus brush up on the math and literacy content. It won't be easy but it will be worth it.

The JUMP IN! program provides training in competitive and performance jump rope, a respected international sport. Organized into teams, teens will gain skills in jump rope, help create choreographed routines and participate in league tournaments locally and nationally.

Our program provides quality tennis and education activities that contribute to positive youth development, improve student academic outcomes, and provide a springboard that leads to a successful college experience and meaningful career in the workplace. Teens learn a full-range of tennis skill as well as lessons on the true essence of the sport including character development, self-awareness, respect for the game and respect for one another. Apprentices receive basic tennis skill development such as proper stroke technique, footwork, and mastering basic tennis strokes as well.

Teens in the Junior Tennis Apprenticeship develop their athletic skills and learn to apply the same discipline they use to achieve their goals on the court to the goals they want to achieve in the classroom or workplace. Teens challenge themselves through tennis skill development and college preparation. The program strives to equip teens with the tools and determination to be poised and ready for success.

Our program provides quality tennis and education activities that contribute to positive youth development, improve student academic outcomes, and provide a springboard that leads to a successful college experience and meaningful career in the workplace. Teens learn a full-range of tennis skill as well as lessons on the true essence of the sport including character development, self-awareness, respect for the game and respect for one another. Apprentices receive basic tennis skill development such as proper stroke technique, footwork, and mastering basic tennis strokes as well.

Support Keeler Gardens in perfecting our website. You will be exposed to both the creative side of content development and layout along with the technical side of themes, coding, and back-end develompent. Skills Needed • Knowledge of website creation - content development such as creative writing and website design • Knowledge of website creation - theme implementation, uploading content, controling layout, and adding metadata • Coding skills a plus though not required • Ability to use smart phone/desktop/laptop/tablet for work and meetings • Exceptional organizational skills • Strong creative development skills Task Description: • Using established/adding to site map to build a comprehensive website with a clear, direct, compelling message. • Using established/updating theme, colors, layout to create an exciting, interactive experience. • Creating compleling content for exisiting/new pages based on and promoting Keeler Gardens misson/programs/fundraising • Create periodic blog posts and publishing them onto the website. • Research relevant, current information to include in website to keep our message fresh. • Add media to website with accurate and comprehnsive metadata inclusion. • Advanced opportunity of development of quality videos with narration, music, and extensive editing to include in the website.

Interns for the Healthy Kids Summer Day Camp assist YMCA day camp counselors with supervising 6 to 12 year old children in a group setting throughout the day both inside the YMCA and on field trips. Interns plan and implement camp activities, maintain safety and cleanliness, and promote safety, respect, and healthy eating habits among campers.

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully obtain basketball official certification from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). During the last week of the program, three culminating events take place: a tournament officiated by the teens, an experience coaching younger youth, and the IHSA basketball officials certification test for all eligible participants.

King College Prep Band Program provides students the opportunity to participate in an instrumental environment that represents the youth abilities to learn, interpret and perform music of peace with a special emphasis on learning how to think globally with the highest degree of quality of Peacebuilding Skills . The summer program consists of the following student ensembles and groups: "Soul Train of Chicago" Jaguar Marching Band, Jazz Orchestra, Drum Line. Every effort is to teach and instruct students how to think critically with lessons of music theory, performance and lessons of peace. The program session will conclude with a traditional concert show & Tell.

In the K.L.E.O. Performing Arts program, teens gain knowledge of the theater, music and entertainment industry. Students have hands-on interaction with various types of equipment and enjoy a stage to practice their performances at K.L.E.O. Teens work together to refine their talent and enhance skills through weekly performance competitions. Recognition is given for teens with the most drive, initiative, stage presence, and attitude.

Teens work with Kuumba Lynx professional arts educators to develop original hip hop theater performances then tour the works across city. Through teens' participation in Kuumba Lynx Hip Hop Art Labs and Critical Knowledge Ciphers, teens are supported in the development of their art making skills in music recording, spoken word, movement, theater, and multi media. Sessions are held at Clarendon Park in Uptown (when in person). Teens must have some experience in performance etiquette and a strong desire to perform or work behind the scenes in production. Weekend shows are mandatory (when in person)!

Come dance, choreograph, create, collaborate, learn, and perform a full dance piece on stage this season! Through the Latin dance styles of bachata, salsa, merengue, cumbia, and cha, we will learn the techniques, choreograph combinations to hit music, express ourselves, and create our own works of art. (We will also be throwing in hip-hop and some reaggeton). The program will build confidence, grow your knowledge and dancing ability, increase physical strength, creativity, and celebrate culture and heritage. It will culminate in a final show for parents and friends!

Teens have the opportunity to learn Latin America’s rich history, culture, and music through learning to play the Spanish Guitar and/or the Puerto Rican Cuatro. Participants will learn how to read music, traditional melodies, music theory, lyrics, and much more. Teens will also experience playing in a group ensemble, which includes learning to play Latin percussion instruments like congas, clave, maracas and güiros. The final project this year (Summer 2020) includes a final online showcase where participants will learn home recording techniques with everyday devices, playing together as a group in a remote setting, working through traditional songs from Latin America, and enriching their understanding of Latin America’s music traditions.

Teens have the opportunity to learn Latin America’s rich history, culture, and music through learning to play the Spanish Guitar and/or the Puerto Rican Cuatro. Participants will learn how to read music, traditional melodies, music theory, lyrics, and much more. Teens will also experience playing in a group ensemble, which includes learning to play Latin percussion instruments like congas, clave, maracas and güiros. The final project this year (Summer 2020) includes a final online showcase where participants will learn home recording techniques with everyday devices, playing together as a group in a remote setting, working through traditional songs from Latin America, and enriching their understanding of Latin America’s music traditions.

"My program will focus on learning the foundation of various latin dance styles all while developing strong relationships, leadership skills, and lifelong learners. Each skill is centered around these five themes: unity, diversity, community, pride, and empowerment. Teens will learn the various styles and genres in Latin music- old and modern. Students will learn technical choreography and performance skills and technique. We will strive to bring about the best in our members and encourage a relationship that will grow and take form over time."

Youth have fun learning about their human, civil, and legal rights from human rights advocates who are lawyers and social workers. Youth learn how to teach, lead, and present about human rights, and their opinions and creativity contribute to the program design. With this program, you will be empowered to work towards that change, building on your strengths. Examples of what the program will cover are: 1) teenage sexual and romantic health, “A bill of rights for your love life,” 2) yoga and meditation to help you fulfill “your human right to peace of mind,” 3) conflict resolution principles for resolving conflicts without violence, and 4) Youths’ human rights around the world. Youth also work on their resumes, practice interviewing skills, and get help with college and career plans. They will support each other and have fun!

Stipend based. Interns will work 15 hours/week. The Leadership Ladder internship places teens in leadership positions within NWCDC summer youth programs ranging from assisting basketball tournaments, baseball and softball teams, track, or dance and fitness programs. Teens get hands-on leadership experience exposing them to leadership, discipline, teamwork, communication skills that are integral to future employment.

Join Leaps & Bounds to build the skills and knowledge necessary to have a successful transition into your freshman year of high school.Teens practice goal setting, time management, and study skills. Additionally, teens learn about college including the benefits of advanced education and the entrance requirements and knowledge gained during visits to college campuses. The final project of Leaps & Bounds is a performance of original works produced by the teens during the program.

Learn How to Code - The fun way! Teens design a website using html, css and we will also use a free open source tool. Computer skills are obtained along with the confidence to use them. Teens will also practice public speaking and be conducting mock interviews. This will help prepared them for job interviews and learn what a real interview entails. The importance of soft skills in the profession is also vital and will discuss and practice this as well. These lessons are designed to to help the teens of today acquire the necessary skills for the future.

Love to dance? Join Les Enfants Dance (LED) and develop your skills in the art of dance theater performance. Become a stronger, more disciplined student, professional and world citizen through exposure to work, culture and art. Engage with guest artists to learn different styles of choreography and learn about a professional career in dance performance. Challenge yourself to think creatively and work with other teens to choreograph, rehearse, and perform dances all over the City of Chicago!

Les Enfants Dance Program integrates song and dance taught through cultural context. Our goal is to empower teens through exposure to dance as an art form, professional opportunity and tool of expression. Les Enfants’ objectives are to introduce teens to a variety of dance styles, foster artistic growth of personal and professional discipline through dance. Teens are introduced to ballet and modern for classical training. To fulfill our mission and title, teens learn traditional African, Caribbean and Latin dances. We often remind ourselves that the race is not for the swift, but to those who endure till the end.

Life skills are those skills that are necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday life. Students that require life skills instruction are affected by a large range of disabilities including an intellectual disability, autism, or other impairments. Despite the type of disability, individuals with a disability often lack the required skills to take care of themselves to the greatest extent possible. The most mundane of tasks that people without disabilities do daily without a thought such as wash dishes, hygiene routines, meal preparation, dressing, social awareness etc. are important skills that need to be taught and developed in a person with a disability. Life skills practice affords student the chance to foster independence, become active, contributing members of their household and society and largely impacts post-secondary success. This life skills program provides students with disabilities the simulated environment and space to learn to do basic day to day functional tasks and activities. In this program students will learn about social awareness and safety in the community, money skills, hygiene practices, simple food preparation, household chores and a wide array of other skills embedded into the life skills curriculum.

Stipend based. In this internship, interns will be working on tech / help desk. While interns may only check in with their supervisors for an hour each week, teens are expected to complete at least 15 total internship hours each week. Additional support to work with the Youth Anti-Violence Council and the Virtual Club of BGCC.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Junior Staff Internship helps prepare Club teens for a career in a helping profession by developing their interpersonal skills, work ethic, leadership, and sense of community responsibility. This program empowers teens to develop job-related skills in comprehensive youth development programming while teaching transferrable soft skills of critical thinking, independence and collaboration, and professionalism to prepare them to be college and career ready.

Do you see yourself as an activist? Develop leadership and community organizing skills with the Logan Square Youth Leadership Institute by creating and implementing your own community action research project. Reimagine your community by creating new and exciting solutions to social issues impacting our city. You get to choose whether you want to work on solutions to social issues like gentrification, school budget cuts, or interpersonal violence. You will receive support from experienced community organizers and educators to learn how to be confident and compelling agents of positive change in your neighborhood and school.

The Lookingglass Lab Ensemble researches, writes, rehearses and performs an original play based on identity and reimagining our shared futures. In addition to strengthening acting and performing skills, apprentices learn dramaturgy and playwriting. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about and meet visual and performing artists inspired by science fiction, fantasy, futurism and autobiographical narratives. The Lookingglass Lab Ensemble will craft their original play into a webisode series. Each week we will stage, act, film and edit a new webisode, culminating with a Friday watch party and feedback session. Expect to learn new theatre skills, strengthen your leadership and personal expression and make a new ensemble of long-term friends and collaborators across the city!

Are you interested in growing your own food at home or making plant-based products but don't know where to start? If so, this program can teach you the skills to effectively plant and harvest edible plants to use in your own fresh recipes at home and to make plant-based products. In this program you will also learn about using social media to market a future business of urban agriculture. This program will run remotely.

Join The Major Adams Hornets Performing Arts Ensemble to develop your skills through training in music, dance, marching and maneuvering. Challenge yourself as an individual and learn to work as part of a cohesive team in this dynamic performance program where tradition teams up with the future! Teens work together to create compelling performances that will be included in the final program showcase performed for friends, family, and community members.

The Dazzling Knight Majorettes were established in 2015 to formulate a sisterhood made up of unique individuals that make up a creative whole. We also open our arms to aspiring male students. The Dazzling Knight Majorettes promote academic excellence, respect, self worth, confidence, and leadership through the love of dance. This summer we will offer an introduction to majorette dance as well as an abundance of experience and fun, while enhancing dance skills.

Mastering Manhood: The Six Essential Building Blocks for Young Minority Male Development, is a 24-day developmental course, focused on the enhancement of young-minority males. Male Mogul’s Six Essential Building Blocks will focus on the following; Self-Perception, Moral Leadership, Innovative Mindset, Effective Collaboration, Conflict Resolution and M.A.L.E. Leadership. Within each of these six specific building blocks, each class session will center on Male Mogul’s four pillars of character development, academic excellence, workforce enhancement and community empowerment. Students will gain a unique understanding of their personal leadership skills, while learning to become effective change agents for positive global impact.

Teens are trained in data collection by MAPSCorps staff, including university researchers and college students. The objective of the MAPSCorps Assistantship is to provide meaningful and productive STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) work opportunities for youth. Teens walk the blocks of Chicago neighborhoods identifying and collecting information about what they see: businesses, transportation, parks, community buildings and public services. Teens then take their research to support a factual statement about neighborhoods in Chicago that can help residents, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to design programs that impact the vitality of their community.

Teens are trained in data collection by MAPSCorps staff, including university researchers and college students. The objective of the MAPSCorps Assistantship is to provide meaningful and productive STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) work opportunities for youth. Teens walk the blocks of Chicago neighborhoods identifying and collecting information about what they see: businesses, transportation, parks, community buildings and public services. Teens then take their research to support a factual statement about neighborhoods in Chicago that can help residents, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to design programs that impact the vitality of their community.

Teens are trained in data collection by MAPSCorps staff, including university researchers and college students. The objective of the MAPSCorps Assistantship is to provide meaningful and productive STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) work opportunities for youth. Teens walk the blocks of Chicago neighborhoods identifying and collecting information about what they see: businesses, transportation, parks, community buildings and public services. Teens then take their research to support a factual statement about neighborhoods in Chicago that can help residents, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to design programs that impact the vitality of their community.

Teens are trained in data collection by MAPSCorps staff, including university researchers and college students. The objective of the MAPSCorps Assistantship is to provide meaningful and productive STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) work opportunities for youth. Teens walk the blocks of Chicago neighborhoods identifying and collecting information about what they see: businesses, transportation, parks, community buildings and public services. Teens then take their research to support a factual statement about neighborhoods in Chicago that can help residents, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to design programs that impact the vitality of their community.

Teens are trained in data collection including university researchers and college students. The objective of this Assistantship is to provide meaningful and productive STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) work opportunities for youth. Teens walk the blocks of Chicago neighborhoods identifying and collecting information about what they see: businesses, transportation, parks, community buildings and public services. Teens then take their research to support a factual statement about neighborhoods in Chicago that can help residents, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers to design programs that impact the vitality of their community.

This Mariachi Ensemble Apprenticeship provides a positive experience for teens who want to be part of a performing arts group. This group consists of teens with various levels of musical experience. This program allows teens to work together and learn about mariachi performance, history, culture, and tradition. The program teaches teens the music theory; instrument use, tuning, and maintenance; history of Mexico and Mariachi music; and the performance of Mariachi repertoire. All teens participate in a final performance as a Mariachi Ensemble.

Marillac Fine Arts is a theater apprenticeship that gives teens the opportunity to see first-hand the importance of commitment and team work in creating a performance piece. Teens have leadership roles in all aspects of the productions including designing and creating the sets, creating choreography for dance, script writing, directing as well as acting. Performances also include spoken word poetry and teens often focus on their own experiences with violence and stopping violence in the community.

Earn while you learn! This 5-week in-person learning recovery program for rising 10th graders (sophormores) at Marine Leadership Academy will dive into chemistry curriculum and projects to support with a successful start to the next school year. Through active participate and attendance, teens are eligible to earn $250. This program is dual enrollment eligible, teens can participate and in a stipend for participation in second ASM program.

Earn while you learn! This 5-week in-person learning recovery program for rising 10th graders (sophormores) at Marine Leadership Academy will dive into Ensligh I curriculum and projects to support with a successful start to the next school year. Through active participate and attendance, teens are eligible to earn $250. This program is dual enrollment eligible, teens can participate and in a stipend for participation in second ASM program.

Earn while you learn! This 5-week in-person learning recovery program for rising 10th graders (sophormores) at Marine Leadership Academy will dive into World Studies curriculum and projects to support with a successful start to the next school year. Through active participate and attendance, teens are eligible to earn $250. This program is dual enrollment eligible, teens can participate and in a stipend for participation in second ASM program.

Marshall Debate is an online program that helps students develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills across the curriculum as students learn to research and defend a variety of positions on controversial issues. By the end of the program, students will be well informed about a wide variety of issues and better equipped to be productive citizens in our global society.

Restoration of the urban environment which is shared by man and animals is a concern affecting the sustainability of community life. Training youth to be stewards of the land is primary. Learning to use items traditionally deposited in landfills to heal the damage done by industrialization is following the natural order of nature, i.e. cardboard, vegetable scraps.

mediaWERKS xBBF is a film studies and filmmaking apprenticeship that allows teens to develop the skills necessary to pursue film in college, as a career path, or simply as a hobby that allows for creativity and positive self-expression. mediaWERKS xBBF apprentices advance their knowledge of video recording and editing, sound mixing, animation, and media deconstruction.

Work as counselor at MetroSquash Summer Enrichment Camp, leading groups of students in grades 5-12. Interns are responsible for providing squash instruction, camper supervision, and assisting with administering a creative writing curriculum. Interns receive training on youth guidance and gain valuable experience developing skills in educational instruction, basic administrative duties, communication, and behavioral intervention.

Student opt-in transition support program for rising 10th graders who didn't benefit from Freshman Connection and have spent most of this year remote. Sophomore Connection will include time for credit recovery. This program is eligible for dual enrollment. Teens can participate and earn a stipend for this program in addition to another summer ASM program. Stipend is $250.

Student opt-in transition support program for rising 10th graders who didn't benefit from Freshman Connection and have spent most of this year remote. Sophomore Connection will include time for credit recovery. This program is eligible for dual enrollment. Teens can participate and earn a stipend for this program in addition to another summer ASM program. Stipend is $250.