Becky Newton, director, LLCC Community Education, was interviewed on WTAX yesterday about the new Teen Learning and Culinary Labs being offered this summer at LLCC in addition to summer College for Kids, Culinary Camps and specialty camps.
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LLCC offering new Teen Learning and Culinary Labs
LLCC Community Education will be offering Teen Learning and Culinary Labs, new summer day-camp experiences for students ages 13-16, at its Springfield campus.
Teen Learning Labs provide three-hour, multi-day, hands-on experiences for students to explore career fields, discover new talents and expand their knowledge under the guidance of experienced educators. Students can explore workforce careers in HVAC, welding, auto, aviation, construction, health care and culinary.
Labs being offered include: Introduction to Trades – June 19-22, 1-4 p.m.; Girls in Metal – June 26-29, 1-4 p.m.; Construction Careers – June 26-29, 1-4 p.m.; Health Care Careers – June 26-29, 1-4 p.m.; Hard Hats and Hammers for Girls – July 10-13, 1-4 p.m.; and Bake It Lab! – July 24-27, 1-4 p.m.
LLCC Community Education is offering summer College for Kids for students who have completed grades 1-8, Monday through Thursday, June 12-29. Students may register for one or more of the three weeks. Culinary Camps for students who have completed grades 5-8 and specialty camps are also available in June and July.
Space for classes is limited; early registration is recommended. For a full list of offerings and registration information, visit www.llcc.edu/youth-programs or call 217-786-2432.
In the news
Pat Blinn, member of the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning board of directors, wrote the essay “Join ALL and stay young through learning!” for the latest edition of Senior News.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Rainbow cake roll and pasta.”
In the news
Two members of the LLCC Ag Club, Elizabeth Lee (president) and Alex Sidener, were interviewed during yesterday’s Farmers Share Luncheon by WFMB radio. The annual event highlights the small percentage of an average American’s food dollar that goes to farmers, currently at 14.3%.
Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, was interviewed for this story on farmprogress.com about making cooking fun.
In the news
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “All that’s new in grilling!”
Registration now open for Summer College for Kids and more
Registration is open for summer 2023 College for Kids, Teen Learning Labs and specialty camps. New this year, CFK has a morning option, a supervised lunch period and an afternoon option. View a full list of programs.
CFK will explore arts, science, games, writing, music, the environment and graphic novels.
In addition to CFK camps, LLCC Community Education has teamed up with the Workforce Institute to offer Construction Careers, Girls in Metal, Hard Hats and Hammers for Girls and Intro to Trades. The LLCC Library is offering a Book Binding Camp, Health Professions has camps exploring the Human Body, Chemistry and Health Care Careers and the Music program has put together The Beat — electronic music making — and a two-week choir camp. There’s even some Dungeons and Dragons on the calendar.
The Illinois Youth Symphony Orchestra is coming to campus to introduce CFK to stringed instruments and Girls On the Run will be back. And everyone’s favorite, Culinary Camps, are back too! There is so much for kids and teens to do on campus this summer, we hope to see you at camp!
If you have questions about any of our youth programs, please contact Keri Tate at 217-786-4905 or keri.tate@llcc.edu.
In the news
Keri Mason, director, and Lori Oldenettel, enrollment coordinator, LLCC-Jacksonville, were interviewed, along with two LLCC students, for this article in the Source newspaper regarding the College Now program.
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Ashkenazi and Sephardic Passovers.”
In the news
Jolene Lamb, LLCC Community Education culinary coordinator, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Pop-tarts to make at home.”
In the news
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events consultant, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Dining in restaurants is back!”