Youth Academy offers a range of courses, camps, and programs designed for young learners to high school students. Through continuing education, we provide a fun, supportive environment where youth can explore new interests, develop valuable skills, and prepare for future academic and career success.
Meet the Youth Academy team, explore offerings and find the perfect program to ignite your child’s passion and potential.
Register online through Instant Enrollment or contact Continuing Education at (630) 942-2208 to get started.
Programs for All Ages
Youth Enrichment classes and Summer Explorer camps are offered throughout the year for students in elementary and middle school. Explore exciting STEM topics or gain additional practice in school subjects.
The Elementary Excellence program offers summer classes offered from third to fifth grade for academically gifted students scoring in the ninetieth percentile.
Please note: The Talent Search program has transitioned to serve grades 3 to 5 through Elementary Excellence programming and grades 7 and 8 in Junior High Achievers programming.
Merit Badge Camps
Earn your Boy Scouts of America merit badges at COD. Camps are led by a certified merit badge counselor and different topics will be offered throughout the year. Contact the Youth Coordinator at youthacademy@cod.edu with your student's name, age and phone number to be added to the wait list.
Students entering sixth, seventh, and eighth grades are invited to join Junior High Achievers, a program designed to engage them in high school-level coursework alongside their peers. Classes are structured to reflect high school standards, providing an enriching academic experience.
Youth Academy High School Classes offer credit, advancement and enrichment throughout the summer. Professional tutoring is available with ACT/SAT test prep courses and Success Series courses.
Required Forms
All students registered in Youth Enrichment, Talent Search or Summer Camp in-person programs must have a completed Student Code of Conduct and Medical Release Form on file on the first day of their camp or class. Parents and guardians may bring completed copies of these required forms on the first day or complete them during sign-in. High school programs have a separate set of required forms, find more information at cod.edu/cehighschool.
Online Classes
All online courses require access to a reliable internet connection, a personal computer, web cam, and microphone. Registered students are required to submit online waivers for program. All students must have a completed copy of the Youth Academy Online Waiver on file at least two business days prior to the start of class. Completed forms should be emailed to youthacademy@cod.edu.
Summer 2025 Hiring Information
Continuing Education is hiring for Summer 2025 Youth Programs at the main campus in Glen Ellyn, as well as the Naperville and Westmont Center. All positions are hourly and part-time unless otherwise stated.
Cancellations and Refunds
In the event of a class cancellation or student drop, College of DuPage Continuing Education will issue a refund to the name associated with the enrolled course. In order for a parent to receive the refund in their name, they will need to complete the following Parent Refund Form for Youth Academy Participants. This form needs to be completed no later than one week after the payment has been made for the course.
Contact Information
Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu
- Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, closed