Youth Enrichment

The following is a sample of the Spring 2026 course offerings. View the full Spring 2026 schedule. Summer 2026 program offerings will be available in January.

Registration: Parents can register their student online via CE Instant Enrollment or call the CE registration staff at (630) 942-2208 to register over the phone. Parents must register students with a parent email and cell phone number. Do not use the student's school email address. Course updates and information will be sent to the parent's personal email address. 

Beginning Crochet

Create fun and simple projects while learning to crochet. Enjoy learning a new craft that can grow to a fun, creative hobby for years to come. All materials are provided. Instructor: Vesna Plavsic

Saturdays, Jan. 31 to Feb. 21
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m
YEEL-0001-012, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn 

Checkmate and Beyond

Explore chess and other board games that sharpen your thinking. Learn new tactics, analyze games and build your competitive edge. Instructor: Amanda Perez 

Saturdays. Jan. 31 to Feb. 21
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
YEEL-0002-003, $85
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Creative Writing 

Discover the joy of writing, intrigue of language and confidence of authorship. Students learn to write stories and personal narratives, along with other creative forms.

Saturdays, Feb. 7 to Feb. 28
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
YEEL-0002-012, $85
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Crochet Creations: Beyond the Basics

Build on your crochet skills while exploring new stitches, patterns and techniques. Whether you’re ready to move past simple projects or you’re a beginner eager to learn, this class offers plenty of guidance, support and inspiration for creating pieces you’ll be proud of. Instructor: Vesna Plavsic Fee: $99

Saturdays, Feb. 28 to March 31
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
YEEL-0001-013, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Drawing With Colored Pencils and Pastels

Gain an introduction to drawing using colored pencils or pastel chalk. Experiment with light and dark color combinations to create depth, highlights and contrast to bring your images to life! Practice drawing objects, animals and backgrounds, then put everything together to make a composition piece. Instructor: Timothy Campbell

Saturdays, Feb. 28 to March 21
9:00 a.m to 11:30 p.m.
YEEL-0002-052, $119
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Introduction to Painting 

Young artists will explore color mixing, brush techniques and composition while experimenting with a variety of materials. Each class will include guided projects designed to build confidence and spark imagination. No prior experience required. All supplies provided. Instructor: Sarah Logan

Saturdays, Feb. 7 to Feb. 28
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
YEEL-0005-062, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

LEGO® Robotics Workshop

Join College of DuPage Engineering Club members to design and build a LEGO® robot and learn to program your creation to move and complete tasks. This unique opportunity gets students working alongside COD Engineering Club members to help build, troubleshoot and program their robots.

Saturday, Jan. 24 
9 a.m. to noon
YEEL-0005-001, $49
On campus in Glen Ellyn

LEGO® SPIKE™ Robotics

Design and build with LEGO® SPIKE™ robotics. Students will enjoy working with the newest LEGO® technology as they build and program robots that can complete simple tasks. Instructor: Jay Sternickle

Saturdays, March 7 to March 21
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
YEEL-0005-003, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Stop-Motion Video 

Create your own stop-motion film using LEGO® figures, dolls, clay or drawings. Students will create a concept and storyboard, photograph their props and use iMovie to assemble the images to show motion. Please bring props on the first day of class. Instructor: Jay Sternickle

Saturdays, April 11 to April 25
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
YEEL-0002-021, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Textile Arts

Dive into the world of textiles and discover endless creative possibilities. Participants will explore different ways to work with fabric, experimenting with color, pattern and texture to bring their ideas to life. This class is all about imagination, hands-on exploration and making something uniquely your own. No prior experience needed—just a willingness to create.

Saturdays, April 11 to April 25
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
YEEL-0001-004, $99
On Campus in Glen Ellyn

The following is a sample of the Spring 2026 course offerings. View the full Spring 2026 schedule. Summer 2026 program offerings will be available in January.

Registration: Parents can register their student online via CE Instant Enrollment or call the CE registration staff at (630) 942-2208 to register over the phone. Parents must register students with a parent email and cell phone number. Do not use the student's school email address. Course updates and information will be sent to the parent's personal email address.

ASL for Kids 

Join an engaging introductory course designed for young learners who are eager to acquire beginning American Sign Language (ASL) skills. Students will participate in fun games and activities designed to make learning ASL enjoyable and memorable, build communication skills and explore Deaf culture in this interactive class. Instructor: Maggie Lawson

Tuesdays, April 7 to May 12
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-009, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Beginning Crochet 

Create fun and simple projects while learning to crochet. Enjoy learning a new craft that can grow to a fun, creative hobby for years to come. All materials are provided. Instructor: Vesna Plavsic

Saturdays, Jan. 31 to Feb. 21
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-003, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Character Creation 

Learn how professional animators and game designers create characters. Through simple techniques and a drawing program, explore how to make character sheets showcasing unique creatures and people with various expressions and postures. Instructor: Richard Morton 

Saturdays, April 18 to May 2
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-115, $129
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Checkmate and Beyond

Explore chess and other board games that sharpen your thinking. Learn new tactics, analyze games and build your competitive edge. Instructor: Amanda Perez

Saturdays, Jan. 31 to Feb. 21 
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
YEMS-0002-205, $85
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Creative Writing

Discover the joy of writing, the intrigue of language and the confidence of authorship. Students learn to write stories and personal narratives, along with other creative forms.

Saturdays, Feb. 7 to Feb. 28
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
YEMS-0001-012, $85
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Crochet Creations: Beyond the Basics

Create fun and simple projects while learning to crochet. Enjoy learning a new craft that can grow to a fun, creative hobby for years to come. All materials are provided. Instructor: Vesna Plavsic

Saturdays, Feb. 28 to March 21
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-004, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Digital Painting

Learn the basics of digital brushes, layer styles and more to create amazing images. Students use either Photoshop or pixlr.com during class and are introduced to a digital drawing pad. Instructor: Richard Morton

Saturdays, March 7 to March 28
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-105, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Dungeons and Dragons

Embark on a quest for adventure and monster destruction. Use your imagination, create your own character, work as a team and develop group problem-solving skills as you attempt to complete a quest led by the Dungeon Master, Mr. Morty.

Saturdays, March 7 to March 28
3 to 5:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-006, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Kids in the Garden 

Do you love to get your hands dirty? Try growing your own food! In this hands-on introduction to planting and harvesting, learn gardening basics such as how to grow plants from seeds, how bees help your garden, how to compost and more. Instructor: Sandy Serna

Saturdays, April 11 to April 25
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
YEMS-0002-210, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Sewing for Beginners 

Learn the basics of sewing in a fun, hands-on setting. From threading a needle to creating simple projects, participants will build skills, gain confidence and bring their own creative ideas to life—no experience required! Instructor: Madison Nelson Fee: $99

Saturdays, April 11 to April 25
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
YEMS-0001-004, $99
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Ukulele for Kids 

Get ready to jam! In this fun and interactive class, kids learn to play the ukulele through simple songs, games and easy-to-follow instruction. No music background needed—just bring your enthusiasm! A ukulele, tuner and book are included in the course fee. Instructor: Amanda Perez

Saturdays, April 18 to May 2
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
YEMS-0002-001, $179
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Lunch Supervision

If your child is attending a morning and an afternoon class, you must enroll them in Supervision in order for them to remain on campus between classes. Please see the course code for “supervision” listed each week. The fee listed for each week covers lunch supervision and before and after supervision for each day the enrolled camp meets that week.

Before and After Supervision

Before Supervision begins at 7 a.m. at the Glen Ellyn campus (7:30 a.m. at the Naperville Center) and
ends when morning programs begin. After Supervision begins when camps or afternoon courses conclude. All students must be signed out by 5:30 p.m.

Students not enrolled in Supervision may be dropped off up to 10 minutes before the start of class and must be picked up within 10 minutes of the end of class.