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

Calling all funky photographers! Bring your Ideas to life with multimedia art based in photography! Start out with the basics of using a digital camera in full manual control and explore the variety of photography lanes and styles to find your passion. Be hands-on in every aspect from planning a shoot, capturing, editing, and printing your work to display and Exhibit! Learn how to use your images to create flyers, zines, stickers and more.

'Graffiti Mural Project' program participants work alongside a local graffiti artist to develop their own graffiti letters and style. Throughout the session, participants will explore graffiti murals around their community, research prominent artists, watch documentaries and read text related to the art form. Teens will work individually and collaboratively on projects such as sticker making, canvas paintings, and designing and completing murals in their neighborhood.

'Your Story, Your Way' program participants explore and narrate the stories of their communities through journalism, audio, and radio production. Participants learn production skills while gaining the tools necessary to be civic community journalists and storytellers. They work as a team to research a story, often interviewing community members, local artists and fellow teens in the process. Their work is peer edited and published on various media outlets. Collectively, participants produce a weekly radio show that is broadcast on FM airwaves through a partnership with a local radio station.

'Street Art Studio' program participants explore a variety of street art styles, often looking at work created by local, Chicago-based visual artists. Participants learn the historical context of diverse street art aesthetics through documentaries, photographs, field trips, and conversations with guest artists. Additionally, teens create their own style and learn techniques such as wheat pasting, sticker making, graffiti lettering and mural making. During the session, teens will visit galleries, design and complete murals, and explore artwork in public spaces throughout the city.

Young Run Chi is a teen led running club. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, Young Run Chi will help build your running skills, train you to run safely, develop your running goals, and enjoy the benefits of running. You will also learn how to market and brand your running club as a team by developing a logo, limited edition merchandise and swag, and creating an online presence (such as 3Run2.) You will get to visit different parts of the city while running, learn about other running clubs, meet with expert runners, and meet with marketing specialists and bloggers. At the end of the program, you and your team will create a themed community run where you also showcase the products developed and the documentation of your runs.

Teens in the 3-Dimensional Arts program will explore and experiment with several different materials and develop their 3-D art building techniques. We will learn the design, research, and build process to create unique and original 3D art. Teens will devise and create artwork using various materials such as wire, found objects, recycled materials, and more!

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.

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.

We train teens in the elements of bike-related employment. This includes bicycle mechanics and repair, advocacy and outreach, and safe cycling instruction. In addition, programs help develop their resume writing and personal finance skills as well as their business planning and entrepreneurship expertise. Teens will have the opportunity to participate in all facets of WTB operations, focusing on seven program areas, each with its specific responsibilities: 1. Bike Safety, Maintenance, & Repair: 2. Shop Maintenance: 3. Youth Program Operations: 4. Youth Program Instruction: 5. Materials Recycling: 6. Product Delivery. Applicants should have the following qualifications: 1.Have previous experience as a participant in West Town Bike ASM Apprenticeship Program. 2.Communicates well with teens of all abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses, sexual orientations, and disabilities. 3.Speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate manner especially in front of large groups. 4.Has a bicycle in good working condition and an approved bicycling helmet. 5.Experienced in urban traffic bicycling. 6.Works well in a team, fosters team spirit through communication and compromise. 7.Prompt, punctual, and takes direction well. 8.Effective problem-solving abilities, thinks creatively. 9.Self-motivated and determined, completes tasks in an unstructured and informal environment with limited supervision.

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.

Passionate about drawing and painting? Are you looking to push your skills to the next level? Teens will create a number of pieces and refine their own personal style! This program will run in-person. To apply, please email images of your artwork/sketchbook to the instructors.

Passionate about drawing and painting? Are you looking to push your skills to the next level? In this advanced-level program, teens will create a number of portfolio ready pieces that will be usable for college and scholarship applications, as well as trying new and challenging mediums to explore and refine your own personal style! Experience required! This program will run in-person. To apply, please email images of your artwork/sketchbook to the instructors.

Advanced Apprenticeship Game Design is a program where you will further explore concepts and tools of game design learned in the apprenticeship program, through play, analysis, and game making. You will have the opportunity to play and analyze some of the existing games (digital and analogue) and then using game making software, sprite making software, 3D printing, Augmented Reality, 3D modeling, and graphic design software, you will create a large scale game that has various media incorporated in it.

Are you an advanced artist that loves to paint to express themselves? Then this is the program for you! Teens will design two murals for the the Lutz Center Annex that will house the following programs: Welding, Bikes, Gardening, and Design, Build, Skate programs. The Lutz Annex will garner community interest naturally highlighting the mural work created by Chicago teens during the summer 2023 session.

From learning the fundamental and artistic aspects of photography to understanding how art can create positive social change, teens will participate in weekly field trips to capture environmental and local neighborhood imagery. As young professionals, teens will learn the fundamentals of commercial photography and use compositional skills to meet the needs of a specific clientele. Our clients, who work in the Health Care and Interior Design Industry, are looking for permanent displays of teen's work.

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

The advance apprenticeship program is designed for teens with some previous STEM experience and have interest in careers in medicine, engineering, science and mathematics. They will have opportunities to implement independent projects, participate in team activities involving special topics/problems related to health sciences, and possibly show case their products at local events. 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 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.

Participants in the AeroStars Aviation Exploration program get hands-on experience in the aerospace industry. Teens discover the rich history of aviation and participate in experiments, modeling, airport design, and flight simulation. Industry professionals share expertise and take apprentices on field trips to local airports, aerospace business, aerospace museum exhibits, and the Chicago Air and Water Show. Throughout the program, teens grasp hold of real world, practical applications of aviation science.

Self-Love Bootcamp (SLBC) is an integrative, social-emotional learning program led by holistic practitioners, artists, young people, and community leaders from the neighborhoods we serve. Participants meet virtually and focus on inspiring topics that empower them in all aspects of their lives, using art therapy, journaling, group discussion, meditation, and more. The program concludes with a community mural designed by participants in collaboration with a local artist. SLBC fosters a mindfulness-based healing experience that leaves participants with profound connections, a positive sense of self, and an empowered perspective as they learn to navigate their lives during unprecedented times.

Self-Love Bootcamp (SLBC) is an integrative, social-emotional learning program led by holistic practitioners, artists, young people, and community leaders from the neighborhoods we serve. Participants meet virtually and focus on inspiring topics that empower them in all aspects of their lives, using art therapy, journaling, group discussion, meditation, and more. The program concludes with a community mural designed by participants in collaboration with a local artist. SLBC fosters a mindfulness-based healing experience that leaves participants with profound connections, a positive sense of self, and an empowered perspective as they learn to navigate their lives during unprecedented times.

AfriCaribbean Arts Connections is a cultural education program that has it all. This program incorporates dance, music, and textile art to help teens connect to their roots from the West Side of Chicago, throughout the city, to Africa, the Caribbean and beyond. Come discover the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of the arts, in a program that features guest speakers, college connections, and collaborative events within the community! Teens take part in a final performance to showcase all they learn throughout the program.

This Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble program provides the opportunity to expand on the fundamentals of Jazz and its intersection with Afro-Latin traditions of the Caribbean. This summer season a strong focus on interdisciplinary practices in music, cultural entrepreneurship will complement this 6 week-long program hosted at SRBCC. Experience in music is preferred.

Students will study improvisation, sketch comedy writing and stand-up comedy. Explore the fundamentals of improvisation, short form and scenic exercises. Students 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. A final performance will showcase a lineup of a variety of works produced along with improvisation.

Teens learn about bicycle maintenance and repair, safe riding and cycling for sport, exercise and transportation. The group will go on rides to many different destinations, complete a resume and have the opportunity to earn a bike, bike parts, accessories and gear. Teens that successfully complete the program are then eligible for Summer employment with the Chicago Park District and West Town Bikes.

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

An Artist's Mind: by the NeuroKitchen Arts This workshop is about how an emotionally connected creative process "FLOWS" through acting, writing, movement, music, visual arts and in our life. Using foundational emotional flow acting techniques, we get to explore how those skills of being open, present, and spontaneous are used in theater, movement, music, painting and 3-D arts. Ron Bieganski leads this workshop. He has experience as a theater director, actor, street performer, circus artist, jugger, dancer, musician, guitar maker, and painter. Claire Burke Dain is the co-instructor who is a painter, set designer, and musician. Her stream-of-consciousness approach to her work allows for a non-judgmental and less precious creative process. Explore more: neurokichen.org Program Benefits

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!

Apparel Design and Crafts Sewing program provide teens with the opportunity to design and sew fun fashion crafts for personal or commercial purposes.Teens will learn how to design and sew fashion crafts such as Hair Bonnet, Pillows, Purses, Bows, etc. Some of the highlights of the program include tours to fabric stores, exposure to apparel industry events, and an end-of-program exhibition/fashion show of all the projects made. This program will improve teens' social and interpersonal skills, and the sewing skills can become a means of generating an income.

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.

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.

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.

*VACCINATION REQUIRED.** Join us this summer to imagine new possibilities for engagement at the Art Institute of Chicago. In this summer internship, you will have the opportunity to engage with audiences around art and further develop your museum and professional skills in collaboration with 11 other talented, dedicated, and creative teens. Across the 5 weeks, you’ll engage with visitors and museum professionals, go behind the scenes, connect with our world-renowned collection, and design content while engaging with our visitors in the museum and our new Ryan Learning Center, Art Exchange and Teen Room space!

The Art of Justice program at HANA Center offers you an exciting opportunity to learn and engage in various forms of arts including K-Pop dance, Nonggi (Trdaition Korean banner) making, sewing, etc. and to develop leadership by learning more about civic engagement and racial & social justice. You get to learn concrete skills not only through participating in art activities but also through social justice discussions and workshops which develops leadership skills such as meeting facilitation and public speaking. This program gives us all an outlet to express ourselves creatively, experience joy, and develop a deeper understanding about the world around us.

Interns will work alongside ASM staff in helping organize events, assist with distributing meals, be responsible for collecting attendance, and assist instructors/programs within the Gately building.

Interns will work alongside asm staff in helping organize events, assist with distributing meals, be responsible for collecting attendance, and assist instructors/programs within the Gately building.

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.

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.

Have you ever desired to study the Universe and wondered if there is life out there? Join our ASM Space & Astronomy family and share your interest with other teens as you explore the cosmos together. Participants will learn how to use telescopes, navigate the night sky, learn about astrobiology, study planets in our Solar System and ride along with the NASA missions. You will also discuss the theory of Multi-Universes, marvel in the mysteries of Black Holes, investigate time dilation and indulge in other related topics in the only dedicated Astronomy program in the city. By the end of our session, you and your solid Astro team will be prepared to present newly gained knowledge in this very popular S.T.E.A.M based program. All applicants are required to submit a short essay on their interest in Astronomy and interview. This will be an In-Person Summer class in our Downtown campus classroom – Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Have you ever desired to study the Universe and wondered if there is life out there? Join our ASM Space & Astronomy family and share your interest with other teens as you explore the cosmos together. Participants will learn how to use telescopes, navigate the night sky, learn about astrobiology, study planets in our Solar System and ride along with the NASA missions. You will also discuss the theory of Multi-Universes, marvel in the mysteries of Black Holes, investigate time dilation and indulge in other related topics in the only dedicated Astronomy program in the city. By the end of our session, you and your solid Astro team will be prepared to present newly gained knowledge in this very popular S.T.E.A.M based program. All applicants are required to submit a short essay on their interest in Astronomy and interview.

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.

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

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.

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.

**Vaccine Required** Teens in this internship will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

Students will learn basic aviation concepts and will complete hands-on learning activities which will include building drones, model rockets and robots. Students will create flight plans (considering aircraft performance, altitude and weather conditions). They will learn to calculate the weight and balance of an aircraft to ensure it is operating within limits. Pending COVID19 restrictions, students may participate in field trips to view airline operations, Air Traffic Control Facilities (ATC) and the National Air Force Museum. Students who meet qualifications will complete FAA certified private pilot and drone ground school programs in subsequent terms.

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Advise and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for teens. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and assist in making craft materials for programs. • Assemble and pack take-home activity kits for teens. • Take part in teen programs such as gaming, gardening, book clubs, arts and crafts, etc. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one teen focused summer program. • Take and collect photos and stories for a 150th anniversary ChiTeen Stories project at select locations. Library Ambassador Interns - Works as a consultant for teen staff on programming, marketing and outreach materials, and social media advocacy.

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.

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 Bandwith Chicago's Performing Arts Program and participate in the ensemble that speaks to your talents/interests. We offer drumline, dance and choir. Teens will experience setting and working toward individual and communal goals as we prepare for exciting culminating performances. 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. Program Benefits

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 is the chance for teens 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.

During Future Founders' Be Your Own Boss Fall 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!

Students will learn the entrepreneurial aspect of formulating scents, measuring, learning the health benefits of each oil used, branding their product, how to create an upgraded label from an inkjet printer, how to use social media to market products, cost of goods sold/pricing/profit, and eventually turn this skill into a business.

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

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

The Beverly Arts Center seeks exceptional, motivated high school artists who desire experience in childcare and arts education to work with up and coming professional artists as Junior Counselors and Junior Instructors for students ages 5-13 for the BAC’s Summer Show Camp. Summer Show Camp will run between June 12th - August 11, 2023. There will be no programming July 3rd-7th. Qualified candidates must be currently in high school, experience in the arts is preferred, and childcare experience is a plus. Duties include assisting assigned Counselor with classroom management and activities for assigned student groups. Junior Counselors supervise campers during lunch, recess, and scheduled bathroom breaks; maintain clean spaces, including classrooms, theaters, bathrooms, the lunchroom, and courtyard; participating and assisting morning workshops and afternoon rehearsals; and assisting backstage, front of house, or onstage as needed. The BAC Summer Show Camp will be held IN-PERSON at the Beverly Arts Center and vaccination for the COVID-19 virus is not required.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

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.

Discover Chicago music, performance and art by bike! Teens learn basic bike maintenance and safe cycling to use bikes as a mode to discover sites and sounds throughout the city. Equip bikes with sound systems to take the show on the road for 'flash mob' style group rides/performances. Create your own beats and mixtapes to broadcast on party rides. Visit shows and spaces that inspire and educate you on the way to planning and putting on our own performances!

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.

Apply to this program if you like to ride your bike and think Chicago would be a better place with more bike lanes and safe passageways. This program will combine bike riding, repair, and safety.

Bikes @ Sullivan offers teens the opportunity to explore the biking industry. Apprentices develop hands-on mechanic skills, organize community events, and participate in weekly bike ride field trips that we plan together. Participants use their mechanics skills to help others in the community learn to maintain their bikes in good condition, and increase access to quality bikes in our communities.

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.

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.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

Bomba is the oldest musical genre of Puerto Rico and one of the greatest expressions of Caribbean/African ancestry. Through this program, apprentices will explore Bomba as an artistic language, and historically, as a movement of resistance and cultural affirmation. During the 10 week long program, apprentices are welcomed to explore storytelling through bomba singing and history, develop and practice percussion and rhythmic skills, and explore dance movements and piquetes from different parts of the Island as they are passed down multiple generations.

Kizin Creole Culinary art program is for teens who are curious about cooking. If you love food and have a passion for being in the kitchen, this program will guide you in becoming the aspiring chef that you are. Consider joining this program and let’s celebrate our love for food through different cultural lenses!

Boxing at Carver will teach the basic fundamentals of the "sweet science" known as boxing. It is purely teaching on an amateur level focusing on the following concepts: Training (cardiovascular, muscular, and plyometrics), Proper Stance and Distance (foot and trunk positions, head and hand positions), Balance, Movement (footwork, advancing and retreating, pivoting, lateral movement), Punching Basics (jab, straight punches, hooks, uppercuts, and combinations), and Defense (footwork, blocks, parries, ducks, and slipping punches). All punches will be thrown at targets such as pads, heavy bags, etc. never at one another. The goal is to immerse the teen in the learning aspects of this sport, give them confidence, and teach them control and discipline.

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.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a predominantly ground-based martial art, using the principals of leverage, angles, pressure and timing, as well as knowledge of the human anatomy, in order to achieve a non-violent submission of one's opponent. This program will focus on strategy, movements and anatomy, no experience is necessary.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations. Teen Services Interns - Works primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach, and so much more!

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.

**VACCINE REQUIRED** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

In this program we will focus on learning different types of sculpture and exploring all the possibilities of materials. Our projects include making 3D sculptures, recycled material spheres, cardboard armatures, mobiles, origami, and self-expressive sculptures. Students will have time to brainstorm their ideas by engaging with different materials, methods, and techniques. After each project is done, students will display their works and discuss in the class in order to share their ideas and receive feedback from other students.

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.

Building leather Bags & Shoes is our assignment. We will be designing and making a leather bag and a pair of leather sneakers. We will learn the basics of leather design, pattern making, cutting, assembly and finishing. We will select from a variety of skins and accessories to make leather bags. Once we’ve got the basics down, we will make custom design sneakers. In Our Sneaker Starter Project you will make a pair of leather sneaker style shoes in one of three - five styles, low-top, mid-top, or high-top or sandals. This intermediate-level project includes a pair of shoe insoles and outsoles, your custom pattern, and project instructions. Join our crafting community and make your first pair of custom designed leather shoes!

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".

Learn what it takes to build a small business in a city like Chicago while being given the space and resources to consider your business dreams, create a business plan, and even create a small product line to represent your ideas. During a teen’s time at ‘Business Creation and Exploration’, you will learn about filing for an LLC, business taxes, what it takes to budget for business needs such as money needed to create product lines, what goes into running a brick-and- mortar business and so much more. Teens will have the opportunity to see what goes into hosting and managing pop-up vending events and get to speak to real business owners in the city to discuss their experiences and allow the teens to pitch their ideas to them. Business Creation and Exploration is a great program for young entrepreneurs and teens interested in eventually building their own business and exploring potential opportunities in the city.

Part of the intern’s responsibilities are to assist the Youth Program Director with Summer Camp program focusing on providing enrichment activities in the “Health and Culture” theme. Interns are expected to plan, develop, and implement activities with the program staff. Activities will range from arts and craft representing different countries, literacy, creative writing, cooking workshop, storytelling, confidence, leadership activities, and poetry. Job Description: *Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for children. *Provides quality and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants. *Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being. *Provide a safe space for youth to engage in positive behaviors and develop life skills. *Engage in activities designed to build self-esteem, encourage positive development, strengthen community, and provide opportunity for creativity. *Expose youth to positive, motivated role models. *Create a safe space where youth feel safe expressing socio-emotional issues. Camp participants and youth will be engaged in leadership session and storytelling.

Spend this summer learning about how to take amazing photos and traveling to neighborhoods across the city! In this session, we will take three field trips to explore the city and learn more about the history of Chicago. Some of the neighborhoods we will have traveled to in previous sessions are Pilsen, Uptown, Hyde Park and Bridgeport. Though journaling, map drawing & exploring you will create a tour of your neighborhood and use photography to tell your story. Possible group projects include a video slideshow, website & blog work.

**VACCINE REQUIRED** The Nature Museum Summer Camps offer children (ages 4-9) the opportunity to connect 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 the camp programs. Counselors are responsible for leading camp activities, overseeing camper groups, and camper safety for each camp session. Counselors will be asked to staff our Aftercare program from 3-5pm at least one session of camp, shifting their start time those days. Preferences will be shared but they cannot be guaranteed as schedules are formalized. In addition, Counselors are expected to attend several evening Camp Open Houses. For a detailed description of the Nature Museum’s Summer Camp, please visit www.naturemuseumcamp.org.

The Career Awareness Internship program focuses on skill-building in leadership, accountability, time management, research, critical thinking, social-emotional insight, communication, teamwork, and community involvement. Participants also learn and develop essential 21st Century skills such as media literacy and social skills. All programs are experiential and project-based rather than didactic, i.e., students learn and grow by doing the work themselves. Students will collaborate to design and develop a capstone project incorporating community engagement, college + career exposure, and event planning.

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.

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.

Participate in a supportive and collaborative group environment to make music in various forms such as drumline, mallet keyboard groups, and concert percussion ensembles. Previous experience not required- the more advanced members will help teach you the basic techniques. So, if you've played drums for years or want to learn how, then this is the right place for you!

This three-semester commitment program is offered at no cost to selected participants, and gives incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in Chicago high schools the chance to explore architecture and design careers, earn college credit and work alongside industry professionals.

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!

The Chicago Police Career Exploration program will allow you developing career education awareness and life & leadership skills. Teens will be exposed to a variety of guest speakers from the law enforcement field (previous sessions featured such CPD’s mounted horse unit, CPD Bomb Squad, Cook County States Attorneys, K-9 unit) You will get the opportunity to explore job interests, learning styles, resume building, creating a budget and will engage in a variety of self-assessments to explore different career paths.

CMAA's Summer Camp Coach Internship combines outdoor recreation with community building. Interns will plan and lead outdoor sports, team-building activities, games, and oversee playtime at the park. Interns will have a chance to work with all students in our summer camp program (rising 1st-7th grade) and work as a team with their fellow ASM interns. Interns will also be expected to attend field trips and beach days with the campers. The culmination of the internship is a Field Day on the last day of camp planned and orchestrated by the ASM interns. Interns will develop leadership skills while having fun with youth in the Uptown neighborhood!

Want to learn the fundamentals of the engineering design process and robotics? Do you enjoy both hands-on and want to try programming your first Lego robot (no experience needed)? We will also have other STEM focused college/career readiness activities too. Teens in Lego Robotics are exposed to the areas of engineering and computer science. Join us!

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

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.

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!

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! Tag: CEYA

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! Tag: CEYA

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! Tag: CEYA

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!

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

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.

Teens will be working with youth ages 5-13 enrolled in our summer camps. 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 safe, inclusive and fun activities. Teens will be responsible for leading their group of youth with the activity they worked on. They will be responsible for gathering 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.

Convention Connection has two focuses: VIRTUAL PRODUCTION: You will be inspired, and motivated to create 3D Assets for designing games, and animated films, as well as potential NFTs. CONTENT CREATION: Here you will create memes, a highlight reel of your "Play Of The Game" clips, makeup tutorials, design your own ads, and learn how to create a Chatbot that will help teens like you who need help looking for scholarships, jobs, and grants to start businesses. Combining both focuses we will put together an Expo at the end of the summer session.

Convention Connection has two focuses: VIRTUAL PRODUCTION: You will be inspired, and motivated to create 3D Assets for designing games, and animated films, as well as potential NFTs. CONTENT CREATION: Here you will create memes, a highlight reel of your "Play Of The Game" clips, makeup tutorials, design your own ads, and learn how to create a Chatbot that will help teens like you who need help looking for scholarships, jobs, and grants to start businesses. Combing both focuses we will put together an Expo at the end of the summer session.

In this program the teens will learn the basics of sanitation/cleaning, ingredient function, proper kitchen tool uses, and measurements. They will be working on baking/cooking techniques, packaging, and presentation. This program not only focuses on baking and savory cooking, but will also focus on the entrepreneurship aspect of the culinary field.

In the Chicago Military Academy Creation Team you will learn the fundamentals of creating a product, marketing it for consumption as well as storing and maintaining your inventory. Do you enjoy creating and improving logo designs on a computer? Have you ever dreamed of running your own business? Do you consider yourself an Entrepreneur? Then this is the program to join!

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.

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 Culinary Buffet 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.

Teens will learn basic culinary skills and theory to create different meals from around the world

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

Culinary Fusion at Dunbar provides real world experiences for teens interested in learning how to cook different foods. Teens will work on basic culinary skills and techniques and 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. Teens will also gain knowledge in culinary and hospitality related education and careers.

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!

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!

YCLA Culinary Leaders focuses on developing basic culinary and food service sanitation skills. Teens will learn sanitation, storage and food preparation; use of kitchen tools and equipment; and healthy menu planning. The program will use a highly interactive and hands-on approach to support an engaging learning environment and develop life-long skills in the cooking arts, with a focus on personal skills and career pathways.

YCLA Culinary Leaders focuses on developing basic culinary and food service sanitation skills. Teens will learn sanitation, storage and food preparation; use of kitchen tools and equipment; and healthy menu planning. The program will use a highly interactive and hands-on approach to support an engaging learning environment and develop life-long skills in the cooking arts, with a focus on personal skills and career pathways.

CYC Motivators of the Future Interns will learn the fundamentals of mentoring young entrepreneurs. During the program they will become familiar with 21st Century skills and Positive Youth development to become future providers of youth programs. Interns will explore several vocational skills that allows them to create a program for mentoring youth and encourage their skills and/or passions for a specific age/grade group that allows youth to increase their skills for becoming a Youth Development Professional. Youth are not required to be vaccinated.

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.

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.

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

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.

Teens will learn dance and life skills such as teamwork and verbal communication.

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.

Students will work on a series of sketches in drawing and painting that will act as a blueprint to a large-scale work of art. Students will learn how to stretch and gesso their own canvases, as they prepare for college or vocational work as an artist after high school. The studies will result in a solo or collaborative painting that will be displayed in our end-of-year event exhibiting amongst their peers at Gallery 1701.

This program focuses on building awareness of Architecture & Design through the lens of skateboarding, skateboarding culture, and through the built environment while learning how to skate! We’ll go through the design/build process utilizing information, skill sets, tools and machines used to communicate a project and “realize” it by creating skate(able) obstacles. Grow your skills, whether it’s your first time skating or if you’re experienced, we learn how to build our mindset, set goals, and foster community, on and off the board! (This program requires proper use of safety equipment (includes helmets, knee pads and elbow pads which will be provided by ASM).

Design.Build.Grow.Eat explores the connection between people and Nature, which is age old. Disconnection affects our individual and community health. So DBGE reconnects teens to opportunities to impact their local environment — growing, designing, cooking, even in our own homes. 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! Teens gain technical skills in scale drawing, designing, identification of plant parts (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). Ultimately, teens learn more about themselves through finding the origins of the foods that are special to their families, and we build community through sharing these with each other.

Design.Build.Grow.Eat guides youth in designing and implementing a community garden, with environmental-friendly features. Teens are introduced to community farming through the inclusion of on-site urban garden plots. 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!

Design.Build.Grow.Eat guides youth in designing and implementing a community garden, with environmental-friendly features. Teens are introduced to community farming through the inclusion of on-site urban garden plots. 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!

Design.Build.Grow.Eat guides youth in designing and implementing a community garden, with environmental-friendly features. Teens are introduced to community farming through the inclusion of on-site urban garden plots. 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!

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.

Digital Photography will inspire teens to explore photography, through challenging photo assignments and field trips to Chicago art museums and galleries. Apprentices in this program will develop photographic skills in order to investigate and respond to the world around them through their cameras. The program will incorporate a hybrid of analog and digital activities, learning photography fundamentals, camera mechanics, and editing techniques. Apprentices will respond to prompts and writing activities to explore their personal spaces and communities through portraiture, still-life studies, and street photography. The program will also include field trips, discussions, and guest artist talks to develop critical awareness of the photographic medium and gain knowledge about the Chicago photo community and the photo industry.

Design and compositional elements of photography: Are you ready to learn more about photography? Would you like to learn how to operate 35mm cameras to create your images? This course will teach you camera basics and help you build an online portfolio you can be proud of. You will learn how to use the elements of art and design like line, shape/form, space, value, color and texture – to create brilliant compositions. Finally you will learn how to edit your images like a pro using Adobe Lightroom and photoshop.

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.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations. Teen Services Interns - Works primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data, and so much more!

Are you looking to build your professional resume? As a Teen Intern you will develop skills and work experience that you can carry on throughout your professional career. Work with the Downtown team to support programs at the Gallery 37 building.

Are you looking to build your professional resume? As a Teen Intern you will develop skills and work experience that you can carry on throughout your professional career. Work with the Downtown team to support programs at the Gallery 37 building.

Apprentices get to produce and perform in a live theatrical production. Teens gain the opportunity to learn skills both on-stage and behind the scenes (acting, costuming, make-up, set construction, and crew). Each teen get to grow their confidence, develop communication skills, and learn skills that can be applied to every facet of their lives.

The Dreamchasers University Program focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, mental health awareness, and character development for young men and women in grades five thru twelve. Dreamchasers United is committed to creating healthy communities by preparing our youth to be civically engaged professionals. The program is delivered by passionate volunteers that act as program facilitators as well as mentors for our youth. The program is structured as an open discussion forum combined with activities, projects, and field trips that manage to keep the students very interested and involved. Our outcomes are measured by positive increases in each students grades, attendance and behavior. Students learn the steps to S.M.A.R.T. goal setting to establish career goals for themselves then learn economic models to achieve them. Students will learn to tie ties, create a vision board, a resume and business plan. This model gives students a clearer focus on what is important. Clarity in decision making, provides motivation, gives students a sense of purpose in life and gives students a sense of control of their future.

Drip into the summer will be a program to uplit teens to help their self-esteem , not only using their appearance but all so learn about themselves. The goal is with different workshops we will find ways for the students to find what makes them happy and most comfortable style wise . At the end of the program we as a team will organize a fashion show using the clothes we will buy on a field trip mixed in with their own personal pieces for friends and family to see.

**Vaccine Required** In this internships teens will work primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Advise and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for teens. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and assist in making craft materials for programs. • Assemble and pack take-home activity kits for teens. • Take part in teen programs such as gaming, gardening, book clubs, arts and crafts, etc. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one teen focused summer program. • Take and collect photos and stories for a 150th anniversary ChiTeen Stories project at select locations.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Advise and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for teens. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and assist in making craft materials for programs. • Assemble and pack take-home activity kits for teens. • Take part in teen programs such as gaming, gardening, book clubs, arts and crafts, etc. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one teen focused summer program. • Take and collect photos and stories for a 150th anniversary ChiTeen Stories project at select locations.

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.

Are you interested in joining the Medical Process? A great place to start is being an EMR. Emergency Medical Responders provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the knowledge and skills to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources.

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.

Become a “Environmental Justice Changemaker” and take control of your community’s environment. Learn about how to use your power as a group of informed and concerned citizens to bring about environmental justice. You will test the soil, air, and water quality in your community and learn about how different players and laws can impact the quality of your community’s environment. You will analyze how small groups of informed and concerned citizens have made change in the past. With this knowledge, you will raise awareness about environmental issues and how we can be better caretakers of the environment. You will work with in a small group based on which environmental concern you feel is most pressing and take action to bring about change. This action take any form that your group decides, such as an art installment, an online video, a song, a letter campaign to elected officials, a community clean up etc.

Join us this summer for an immersive game development course at Riot Game's eSports Lab and Academy at Intentional Sports. Learn to create your own video games using industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine, Unity, and Roblox Studio. Our course aims to build confidence in coding and game design, culminating in a capstone project where you'll develop and polish your own playable game. Be part of a vibrant community, showcase your creativity, and take the first step on your game development journey!

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.

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!

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 materials like brush-tip liner pens, markers, color pencils, and graphite; 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!

Students will be exploring the foundations of dark room photography in Gallery 37's state of the art dark room studio! We will be working with digital negatives on cyanotype and photographic printing to ultraviolet. Together we will learn about the foundation of photography and experiment with various media, such as creating our own pinhole cameras to capture the moment.

This unique arts program offered by Ignition Community Glass introduces teens to glass making and the critical elements of collaboration, problem solving, trust, discipline and focus required in this art form. It also introduces teens to the natural elements of math, engineering and science that naturally threads through glass making. Teens will learn the art of glass making with a focus on glassblowing, glass sculpting and lamp working. Students engage in the dynamic process of designing and creating public installation pieces, while working individually and in groups. This program provides a safe after-school environment to experiment, incubate ideas and explore the arts, under the guidance of teaching-artist mentors.

This program is for beginners/intermediate who want to learn all about how a sewing machine works while creating several teen lead projects. In this program, you will learn sewing related terms and skills. Teens will sew various projects that will help build confidence and understanding of the fashion world. Possible projects include (pouch bags, tote bags, pajama pants, pillow making and more!).

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.

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. The Field Museum is requiring all interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some interns may be asked to work on special projects that are associated with the area but are more advanced and will be identified by Site Supervisor after one full completed previous session.

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. The Field Museum is requiring all interns to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some interns may be asked to work on special projects that are associated with the area but are more advanced and will be identified by Site Supervisor after one full completed previous session.

Teens are introduced to media and marketing skills. From camera and lighting demos to storyboarding and the magic of editing, teens will get an inside look into the world and business of filmmaking. They will be able to create their own promo videos and explore an entrepreneurial path.

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.

FireWorks is a glassblowing and ceramics program in Garfield Park! Teens will work together, building the foundational skills to pursue independent creative projects in these amazing materials.

Teens in the Flamenco Dance & Art program learn the culture of this art form - Flamenco Dance, basics steps, movements, heel-work, and vocabulary, in English and Spanish. Teens also share their experiences with the local community centers and senior center through performance showcases. They get to present a professional Spanish Dance concert as their final showcase for the end of the program.

Forward Momentum Chicago has partnered up with After School Matters to create an exciting in-person program 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 in-person program 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 in partnership with After School Matters is looking for dynamic, responsible, mature high school teens to serve as camp counselors to motivate and inspire young students in Summer Dance Camp 2023. Dance experience is not necessary, but a positive attitude, strong work ethic, sense of team, and a commitment to encouraging youth are essential! Camp interns are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants while providing a fun experience for all campers. Interns will have the option to work 8 am - 12 pm or 11 am-3 pm Mon/Tues/Wed/ or Tues/Weds/Thurs. Friday will be Field Trip days from 8am-3pm. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Daily administrative duties, arrival and dismissal, promotion of student safety and engagement, maintenance of environmental health protocols, meal distribution, and warm-up/choreography review.

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. Program will offer two different sessions times Monday-Thursday and full days on Friday 9am-4p. Please see below for the two session times offered Monday-Thursday. Session #1- 9am-1pm Session #2- 12p-4pm

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. Program will offer two different sessions times Monday-Thursday and full days on Friday 9am-4p. Please see below for the two session times offered Monday-Thursday. Session #1- 9am-1pm Session #2- 12p-4pm

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Preparing for High School is the most important thing you can do this summer. Participating in Freshmen Connection 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.

Future Music Creators @ Little Village HS is a virtual 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 @ 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.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations.

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!

Teens in the Game Design program will learn the fundamental concepts of game design and development through play, analysis, and game making. We will play and analyze existing games (digital and analog) and then through using open source, easy access software we will create our own games.

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.

Gardeneers expansion to James Jordan.

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. As a gardener, teens will be part of planting, harvesting and eating something they’ve grown.

Programs assistants support their instructor to mentor their program peers by leading and facilitating program activities such as ice breakers, small group activities, and reflection exercises. Teens hone and sharpen their own content specific skills while gaining additional responsibility, leadership, and communication skills. Teens must be 16-18 years old and have participated in previous ASM program.

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.

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.

In the Gardening Program, you will have the opportunity to sustainably grow vegetables & herbs, discover horticultural careers, and learn about our local ecosystems. Additionally, you will make friends and visit urban farms in our city! Apply now to the Gardening Program at After School Matters!

People with disabilities are often isolated and excluded from activities throughout their lives. Your participation in this program can help us change that! Teens in Gately Buddies will gain a basic understanding of common intellectual disabilities, and strategies for interacting with teens s who have those disabilities. This program will also partner with the diverse learner program "Gately Exploration". Teens from Gately 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 teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Teens with IDD will be paired with a non-disabled peer from the Gately Buddies program. During the session, teens will use art as a gateway to explore the many After School Matters programs that the Gately Park has to offer! Take part in this incredible opportunity to build friendships and help foster an atmosphere of inclusion at After School Matters!

Become an active member of a leadership council run by teens, for teens! In the Gately Teen 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.

Join us for a hands-on Music program that is centered around piano/keyboard skills, composing music production and performing! Students will have access to keyboards, mac desktops and recording mics with an expert instructor and experienced student tutors to aid this course. The mission for this course is to create accessible, sustainable, high-quality music education so every young person can experience the magic of music.

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!

THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-APPROVED APPLICANTS ONLY!

Girls in the Game Summer Interns will be acting a Camp Counselors in our Summer Camp Program. They will lead sport, health and leadership curriculum throughout the summer. They'll have a great summer developing relationships with their Campers!

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.

Girls Inc (Bold Girl Society) Here, you will catalogue critical conversations around youth citizenship in Chicago at this current moment – What issues do young Chicagoans face? What current events and trends impact Chicago youth? Who are young influencers on the Chicago scene? What are youth perspectives on the state of our communities? This program will be focused on developing content and producing a podcast miniseries that summarizes your findings. This will be the first of an annual project to document history in the making!

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.

Somos Arte Graphic Design @ Humboldt Park An 10 week program guiding aspiring graphic designers to create projects navigating through different creative programs under the guidance of Chicago stationer & creative director of Papelitos Lindos, Sandra. Teen creatives will be guided each week through skills such as typography, color theory, designing, print forms and more. Creatives of all skill levels may apply, although a strong desire to gain more experience and mentorship in the arts is preferred.

Humans have always been visual creatures. So how do we use graphic design to make a visual impact, spread awareness, or make a profound impression? You’ll get the chance to use your creative problem-solving skills to develop a new and improved design from your favorite album cover, magazine cover, movie poster, etc. You’ll learn the fundamentals of design and how to communicate your choices effectively.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Advise and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for teens. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and assist in making craft materials for programs. • Assemble and pack take-home activity kits for teens. • Take part in teen programs such as gaming, gardening, book clubs, arts and crafts, etc. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one teen focused summer program. • Take and collect photos and stories for a 150th anniversary ChiTeen Stories project at select locations.

The Lawrence Hall Youth Services summer work program, Green Thumbs, is a comprehensive, hands-on experience for those interested in the landscaping fields, gardening and urban farming. 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.

Team Ground Breakers will plant a variety of fruit and vegetable seeds in above ground containers. Then they will study the growth of their seeds through the plant development process.

The Grow Your Own program will teach students how to start an urban garden and expose them to the benefits of fresh food through hands-on activities and field experiences. Students will learn to maintain and cultivate a vegetable garden, as well as rudimentary cooking skills to prepare salsa and preserved pickles.

Do you dream of being able to post an awesome song on your favorite social media? Classic covers and originals are all over the internet, and now you’ll be able to add your own video to the mix. In this program we will cover the basics of selecting a song, learning it on your instrument or voice, and recording a video. Music content creation is everywhere, and here we will explore fun ways to make your own video sensations.

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.

What’s your favorite thing about photography? Lighting? Creativity? Interesting camera angles? In this program, you’ll learn all these things. Join practicing photographer and cinematographer. Zaria Evans, and her team this summer to gain a greater understanding of how photos, music videos, and movies create their magic. Practice the basics of photography and videography to design sets and imitate your favorite visuals. Learn composition, editing, and how to take great photos using only your phone camera, all while getting paid! If this interests you, apply ASAP, spots are limited. We look forward to having you :).

This program will provide teens with exposure to the history, traditions, and contemporary applications of ceramic art. Teens will learn the different stages of the ceramic process, from plastic clay to fired glazeware and understand the chemical changes clay goes through at each stage of the making process. During the program, teens will be exposed to a variety of construction methods such as coiling and pinching, slab building, and wheel throwing. Teens will produce both sculptural and functional works. Throughout the program, teens will study the history of ceramics to connect their contemporary works to cultures and civilizations throughout history

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Advise and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for teens. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and assist in making craft materials for programs. • Assemble and pack take-home activity kits for teens. • Take part in teen programs such as gaming, gardening, book clubs, arts and crafts, etc. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one teen focused summer program. • Take and collect photos and stories for a 150th anniversary ChiTeen Stories project at select locations.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work as a consultant for teen staff on programming, marketing and outreach materials, and social media advocacy. Will complete the following tasks: • Participate in 1 or 2 YOUmedia tours to get an overview of all that CPL teen services has to offer. • Examine select teen book lists to make recommendations for reader’s advisory, book club reads, and book displays. • Review past and current teen program descriptions and create a list of recommended potential Fall, Winter, and Spring programs for teens. • Review program descriptions and suggest edits based on teen appeal. • Review prizes, grab and go kits, and supply lists from specific initiatives such as Summer at CPL, Teen Winter Art Challenge, and College and Career days and make a recommended list of materials that would appeal to teens. • Create a community resource list for teen librarians to share with teens. • Take photos and video record some programs and activities to generate social media content. • Plan and create 2-minute promo videos for YOUmedia to share on social media platforms. • Utilize their personal social media platforms to promote CPL’s Teen Programs and the 81 Club. • Conduct limited research on teen library spaces and YOUmedia spaces and generate a 1-page report of practices and ideas that might work for CPL.

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.

Our program focuses on exposing ASM students to the art of play writing. Students will learn how to create, develop, and structure musical and play writing skills, using narration, song, dance and theory of play writing. Students will also learn how to advise on costume design and makeup. All plays will be performed in front of a live audience. Students will learn communication, collaboration, leadership, dependability and teamworking skills. Overall, I hope to achieve students enhancing their talents and becoming well-rounded students.

In Hernandez Husky Camp Leaders, teens will serve as leaders and role models to younger students in various summer programs. They will also serve as peer tutoring/mentors, leading team building activities with younger students.

Teens will create a mural for the Hernandez Community in collaboration with J-Def Peace Project.

Push your theatre artistry to the max by exploring human rights and studying Performance Stage Craft with HHW’s Theater Professionals. Learn to harness your acting and creative sensitivity to the world around you and dare to be open and available to creating new visions of social education. Explore and trust your desire for change. Join us and become part of the mission to create societal growth through theatre arts. This is a live performance-based program that will require memorization of lines and specified staging. Teens must audition with memorized or dramatic readings of poems, song Lyrics, or monologues.

HHW Vocal Arts is a vocal performance project, which combines three performing arts: singing, dancing, and acting to explore, develop, and refine the skills needed to work in the business of music. HHW has toured Chicago communities with a variety of music and dance to please audiences of all ages. Teens will learn songs from various genres of music, vocal techniques, and the ability to distinguish between the art of performing on stage before a live audience. Class will offer Field Trips, Master Classes by Music Industry Professionals

HHW Vocal Arts Ensemble is a vocal performance project, which combines three performing arts: singing, dancing, and acting to explore, develop, and refine the skills needed to work in the business of music. HHW has toured Chicago communities with a variety of music and dance to please audiences of all ages. Teens will learn songs from various genres of music, vocal techniques, and the ability to distinguish between the art of performing on stage before a live audience. Class will offer Field Trips, Master Classes by Music Industry Professionals

Explore modern day Hip Hop and its connection to Jazz. We dive into a range of music, from what you hear today to music created and pulled from the past. We sample, create, and learn what is in the music. There’s more to what you hear than meets your ear! If you can already play an instrument, create music electronically, write lyrics, or simply want to start your path of musical exploration, hop on in and join us at Hip-Hop 'n' Jazz.

**Vaccine Required** In this internship teens will work primarily with children's staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Assist in the setup of children’s summer activities such as story times, arts and crafts, and STEM activities such as 3D printing, gardening, slime making, etc. • Promote the library’s summer activities to the public during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist families, children, and summer camps with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data. • Assist with distributing summer meals at select locations. • Consult and assist in the creation of summer reading decorations and displays for children. • Maintain the inventory of summer supplies and make craft materials for activities. • Create and assist with the packing of take-home kits. • Participate in weekly professional development to develop skills in resume writing, marketing & design, communication, and project management. • Design, pitch, and potentially lead at least one youth focused summer program. • Collect and record stories from patrons for a 150th anniversary summer time capsule at select locations. Teen Services Interns - Works primarily with teen staff to assist with summer programming. They will complete the following tasks: • Get certified in 3D printing, vinyl cutting, DSLR cameras, studio recording software and more to assist in the setup and leading of teen summer programs. • Promote the library’s summer activities to teens and families during in-house and offsite outreach. • Greet and assist teens with summer program registration. • File summer activity forms and insert data, and so much more!

The Huskies Girls Basketball Training Camp is designed for students to learn not only critical skills in basketball, but to also learn the many jobs and opportunities that surround basketball, which include: coaching, refereeing, clock management, trainer and many other critical positions. At the conclusion of the program, students have the skills and understanding of running their own basketball camp and basketball program. This program will be enhanced with guest speakers and coaches, and field trips that develop students' perspective on basketball management and connect teens to the business community.

The Huskies Girls Basketball Training Camp is designed for students to learn not only critical skills in basketball, but to also learn the many jobs and opportunities that surround basketball, which include: coaching, refereeing, clock management, trainer and many other critical positions. At the conclusion of the program, students have the skills and understanding of running their own basketball camp and basketball program. This program will be enhanced with guest speakers and coaches, and field trips that develop students' perspective on basketball management and connect teens to the business community.

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.

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!

As a member of Intonation's Rock and Pop Band at Perspectives, 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. 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!

In this program the teens will learn the basics of sanitation/cleaning, ingredient function, proper kitchen tool uses, and measurements. They will be working on baking/cooking techniques, packaging, and presentation. This program not only focuses on baking and savory cooking, but will also focus on the entrepreneurship aspect of the culinary field.

In this program teens will be introduced to the basics of horticulture and agriculture.

This Introduction to Mixed Martial Arts Program 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).

Come and join other teens to learn a new artistic skill! We will create beautiful three-dimensional wall art through the mosaic technique via this intro program, which uses colorful glass and metallic tiles to create original artwork designed by you.

Students will be able to participate in either the acting program where they we will be singing, dancing, acting and participating in the musical production or they can participate in the technical theatre portion where they will help build the set, work lights and sound, and assist on costumes.

Nail technology refers to the techniques, tools, and other products used to treat and take care of nails, while also making them look aesthetically pleasing. This program is an introduction to all things nail technology. With lots of room for creativity and artistry, participants will be trained in basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and professionalism needed to work in the industry.

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.

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Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing. This program will teach you how to safely and expertly boulder at one of Chicagos best climbing gyms. The program will take you through the foundations of climbing, skill development, and what it means to be part of the climbing community.

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 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.

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.

Teens learn from and work with a professional artist to create and display a large community mural. They address youth violence and loss and raise awareness of peace and conflict resolution through workshops and group discussions. Teens are introduced to the documentary film "19 and a Day: Life and Times of Jeff Abbey Maldonado Jr". J-Def Peace Project is an artistic effort for teens to address violence that has plagued Chicago. This project provides an opportunity for teens to propel traumatic loss into a positive part of the community of Pilsen.

Teens learn from and work with a professional artist to create and display a large community mural. They address youth violence and loss and raise awareness of peace and conflict resolution through workshops and group discussions. Teens are introduced to the documentary film "19 and a Day: Life and Times of Jeff Abbey Maldonado Jr". J-Def Peace Project is an artistic effort for teens to address violence that has plagued Chicago. This project provides an opportunity for teens to propel traumatic loss into a positive part of the community of Pilsen.

Teens in J-Def Peace Project learn important life skills such as team work and commitment. Teens will be creating works of Art using paint, centered on themes and concepts presented to and decided upon by youth.

Teens in J-Def Peace Project learn important life skills such as team work and commitment. Teens will be creating works of Art using paint, centered on themes and concepts presented to and decided upon by youth.