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Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Club One offers the Building Bridges Through Basketball which is an 10-week community leadership program that uses basketball to unite youth and law-enforcement in cities across the country.

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

AeroStar Avion Institute offers Aerosparks, a session designed to expose young children to aviation and aerospace through age-appropriate activities, stories, movies, and field trips. They will also learn the anatomy of an aircraft, the history of aviation, aviation safety, and space exploration. Sessions occur one Saturday per quarter.

Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest's Youth Farm is where teens work in all aspects of sustainable farming and food systems-from planting a farm to managing a beehive, from cooking with the food they grow to selling it at local farm stands and markets. Teens are paid a stipend for four hours per week in the spring and fall, and 20 hours per week in the summer. They build leadership skills and explore career opportunities.

Jumpstart program is a holistic summer program that not only reviews and prepares students in math, reading, and writing, but also allows students to engage in art projects, Bible fun, and game activities.

Elk Grove Park District offers programming for youth including but not limited to Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes, STEM-based programming, and life coaching series.

Manufacturing Connect (MC) exposes, inspires and prepares in-school youth, high school seniors, ages 17-18, for careers in manufacturing. MC partners with schools to provide a semester-long training in which students can learn the Materials, Measurement and Safety skills to earn a nationally-recognized, industry credential, participate in work experiences, learn work-readiness skills and support for pursuing career-track, full-time employment in manufacturing after high school graduation.

BUILD Enrichment services provide a wide array of in-person and virtual opportunities to cultivate interests and discover talents: music, art, athletics, podcasting, entrepreneurship, gardening, tech, and more. They surround young people with creative activities to uncover new interests, build healthy minds and bodies, and nurture potential. Scholarships, workplace training, and academic support help youth succeed in high school, prepare for college, and persist through graduation.

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

The Love, Unity, and Values (LUV) Institute's Developing Future Media Makers program engages aspiring journalists with media professionals who share their industry knowledge and guidance on how to have a successful career. Participants gain real-world experience by creating and publishing an online magazine and producing their own television show, podcasts, and public service announcements.

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

Roll Call's Creative Art Fashion & Design Program trains youth to explore creativity, arts, and fashion, by introducing youth to life skills that can lead to entrepreneurship opportunities in the future. Children develop creativity and passion for fashion by learning how to sew, create custom clothing, t-shirt design styling, creating novelty items, merchandise marketing, and financial literacy. They also learn to become leaders by lending their voices during youth-led meetings among their peers.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Sports & Fitness Academy focuses on improving physical well-being and fostering positive peer and adult relationships. Participants learn conflict resolution skills and leadership development. Each year the program serves students through a variety of beginner, intermediate, and advanced sports teams. The teams participate in weekly training and competitive games and run on seasonal schedules.

Corazón's Teen REACH after-school program offers a fun way for youth to connect with each other.Their dedicated team of youth development specialists focuses on equipping young Latino/as through robust academic preparation, life and leadership skills, and community service. The FUERZA Youth Center serves as a safe haven for youth, where they not only receive help with homework but also benefit from intensive preparation for college and employment. Our comprehensive program includes STEM and sports, games and gardening, arts and meditation, field trips, and summer employment opportunities.

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.

STEM Saturday programming encompasses a wide variety of topics, professions, and interests and is a pivotal stepping stone in getting children insured in STEM careers.

Chicago Public Library's Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild (CTGG) is a group of teen interns that plan Gamer's Universe, the free all-ages gaming convention at Harold Washington Library Center. Interns will work with sub-guilds to plan convention programs, develop the look and feel of the convention, host lead-up events, and promote the convention through social media and community networks.

DIY STEM is a hands-on, activity-based STEM curriculum, which connects youth to science themes they encounter regularly.

Elmhurst Park District offers a variety of early childhood education and enrichment programs that are intentionally designed for children ages birth through five years. Their programs allow children to progress from taking a class with a parent or caregiver to taking classes independently. Early childhood instructors have a background in early childhood education and are CPR/AED certified.

Girls STEAM SUCCESS Club is a FREE club that offers special events- that are exclusive and FREE to club members.

Elmhurst Park District features a range of classes from Computer Explorers to Marvelous Magic. These special interest programs are geared toward school-age children exploring a variety of activities. Most special interest classes are one-time or one-week events.

Chicago Run's Running Mates program utilizes running and physical activity to improve social and emotional well-being of young people in 3rd through 12 grade and beyond. This program provides an inclusive and non-competitive environment in which young people work towards completing a local 5k race, while developing a positive self-image, promoting goal setting, and building relationships with peers and positive mentors.