Campers of all skill levels are welcome, even those new to chess. Learn tactics and strategies through lessons and puzzles, culminating in a chess tournament.

Are you ready to be a Marker STEMINIST? Campers will explore a variety of areas of science through hands on learning and a variety of activities at the STEM Camp. The areas of science we will explore during the week include: the five senses, force and motion, the sun and sky, and life science and chemistry. Spend time learning about how science finds you in your every day life!

The camp culminates with a flight in SIU flight training devices and/or aircraft (weather permitting). The camp runs Tuesday through Friday with camp activities beginning at 8:30 am and ending at 4:30 pm. Each session includes lunch.

Step into the future of storytelling. In this creative camp experience, young filmmakers explore YouTube's newest Al tools to bring their ideas to life on screen. Ninjas will turn photos into full videos, experiment with special effects, and design custom music using the tools in YouTube's Al Playground. They will also use Al to spark video ideas, plan scripts, and invent scenes that would be impossible to film in real life. Throughout the week, creators learn smart, safe, and responsible ways to use Al as a tool while practicing camera skills, storytelling, and editing techniques. Lights, camera, imagination: it is time to create something amazing.

Welcome to Roblox Advanced - a fun-filled camp for experienced Roblox game builders ready to elevate their game-making prowess! Using Lua programming language, ninjas will create their own thrilling timed, sudden-death Roblox game, plus an engaging interactive obstacle course. This hands-on exploration not only enhances their technical skills but also fuels their creativity as they bring unique game concepts to life. Ninjas will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative environment, where they can showcase their innovative games, test and play their peers' creations, and even publish their masterpieces to the global Roblox community. Roblox experience is required to attend!

This camp is the ultimate playground for kids who dream of altering and enhancing their Minecraft worlds. Ninjas will transform Minecraft Java Edition into a personalized adventure by harnessing the power of MCreator to craft their own incredible mods. They'll create custom elements like ore, blocks, ingot, crafting recipes, weapons, armor, potions, custom biomes... the list goes on. And yes, it even includes nuclear TNT! Ninjas will also get hands-on experience with Blockbench and learn how to code procedures in MCreator with block language. Time to turn those modding visions into reality!

Students will learn some basic EMT skills and learn a few advanced Paramedic skills. This is a hands on class. Fake blood will be used. (Ages 12-18)

Long after the nuclear apocalypse, your group of wasteland wanderers is searching for a way to purify the radioactive water you depend on. Some clues in an old computer have led you to this ancient, crumbling bomb shelter. Can you solve a scientific mystery and find the water purifier without triggering a meltdown or getting sealed in the vault… forever? Gather a team of 3-6 players and sign up together! (Ages 12 – 18)

Long after the nuclear apocalypse, your group of wasteland wanderers is searching for a way to purify the radioactive water you depend on. Some clues in an old computer have led you to this ancient, crumbling bomb shelter. Can you solve a scientific mystery and find the water purifier without triggering a meltdown or getting sealed in the vault… forever? Gather a team of 3-6 players and sign up together! (Ages 12 – 18)

Students will learn some basic EMT skills and learn a few advanced Paramedic skills. This is a hands on class. Fake blood will be used. (Ages 12-18)

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Learn the basics of object oriented programming while you create fun, interactive projects! Python is the first step into real world coding with applications in data science, game development, AI learning, and more. No Python experience needed!

The Aviation Flight program at SIU Carbondale offers this week-long aviation camp designed to give interested high school students an opportunity to experience first-hand the thrill of flight. Summer Wings offers those attending the chance to explore a career as a pilot by providing ground and flight training similar to the training that SIU flight students undergo.

This camp is the ultimate playground for kids who dream of altering and enhancing their Minecraft worlds. Ninjas will transform Minecraft Java Edition into a personalized adventure by harnessing the power of MCreator to craft their own incredible mods. They'll create custom elements like ore, blocks, ingot, crafting recipes, weapons, armor, potions, custom biomes... the list goes on. And yes, it even includes nuclear TNT! Ninjas will also get hands-on experience with Blockbench and learn how to code procedures in MCreator with block language. Time to turn those modding visions into reality!