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The program is fully funded through donations and there is no cost for participating students. Students are required to meet an income verification standard (Information is on application).
During the classroom portion, students will learn fundamentals of digital photography, camera operation, composition, take photo walks and field trips. Students will complete assignments both in and out of class. In the lab module, students receive instruction in Adobe Lightroom editing software as well as learning the fundamentals of printing.
All students will have the opportunity to exhibit their work.
Each student will learn to matte and frame their work and will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work. Students will retain 50% of the sale of their work.
Students will work on personal and life skills.
The program is also designed to foster personal growth by building leadership and teamwork skills and by helping students learn to accept responsibility. Each student does a self-assessment and examines the qualities of a successful individual.
Students successfully completing the program will be given a gently used camera to keep as their own.
FreshLens Chicago meets at Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes (RSCPC) at 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL.
Contact us for more information or apply now!

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Free Youth Photo Course - FreshLens Chicago

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Free youth photography program in Chicago, funded through donations. No cost for participating students, free camera to keep.

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Applicants will be notified in May or June if they have been invited for an interview. All eligible applicants who are not offered an initial interview will be placed on a waitlist.

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Work at a neighborhood library this summer! Apply through One Summer Chicago!

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Apply to be a lifeguard, day camp recreation leader, special recreation leader, or junior laborer.

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In the summer, we offer four positions for ages 16 and up: Lifeguard, Recreation Leader (for day camp), Special Recreation Leader (for day camps for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities), and Junior Laborer (park maintenance). Additional positions are available for ages 18+.

Be part of our team in summer 2024. Applications typically open in April.

$16.19/hour. Ages 16+
Free Certification * Paid Training * Help People

Lifeguards keep swimmers safe at beaches and pools.
Stay active all summer and earn life-saving
qualifications.

Positions run from late May to early September.

The summer application is closed. Be part of our team year-round! Apply now for the year-round lifeguard position. Learn more.

$15.70/hour. Ages 16+
Work with kids * Weekends & evenings free

Recreation Leaders lead activities and games for kids at
Summer Day Camp. Develop leadership skills while
working with kids and having fun!

Positions run roughly 6 weeks, from mid-June to early
August.

The application is closed.

Special Recreation Leaders

$15.70/hour. Ages 16+
Work with kids & adults * Weekends & evenings free

Special Recreation Leaders lead activities and games for
kids and adults with intellectual disabilities at camp. The
perfect job for those who want to make a difference and
lifelong friendships.

Positions run roughly 6 weeks, from mid-June to early
August.

The application is closed.

$15.70/hour. Ages 16+
Work outside in nature * Build skills for trade jobs

Keep the parks clean and beautiful while working
outside all summer. Perfect for teens looking for entry-level experience in landscape maintenance.

Positions start in April, May, and June.

The application is closed.

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16.19/hour. Ages 16+ Free Certification * Paid Training * Help People Lifeguards keep swimmers safe at beaches and pools. Stay active all summer and earn life-saving qualifications. Positions run from late May to early September. The summer application is closed. Be part of our team year-round! Apply now for the year-round lifeguard position.

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Bi-weekly compilation of opportunitites for young people from the folks at Chicago Public Library Teen Services.

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CPL Opportunities for Youth and New Adults 3.31.23 New

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Bright Project (Coding and Entrepreneurship)

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Bright Project (Coding and Entrepreneurship)

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Apply HERE! We are thrilled to invite you to apply to participate in this summer's Bright Project! 6 weeks, 3 organizations, one amazing experience. This program is in collaboration between Code Nation, the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), and the Gray Matter Experience and it is designed to build relevant and real world skills in STEM and entrepreneurship.

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Palenque LSNA - Apply through After School Matters: https://youthreadychicago.cityspan.com/Web/sms/OnlineEnrollment/Summer2023/Application.asp

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Who: Graduating HS seniors; What: well-long, all-expenses paid training and leadership seminar and four-week internship with a $2,350 program stipend.

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Young Ambassadors Program | National Museum of the American Latino

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Nationally recognized program for graduating high school seniors that fosters the next generation of community-conscious Latino leaders.

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The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks throughout the city, during August and September. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in introductory dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing.

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Chicago Public Library HS jobs (Library Page)

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Chicago Public Library HS jobs (Library Page)

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Apply to be a CPL page at one of 81 branches around the city. Apply through the City of Chicago portal.

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Job opportunities at the City of Chicago

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CAC's Teen Fellows program-hosted in partnership with Harold Washington College and supported by the Turner Construction Company Foundation-provides youth from the city of Chicago with a unique opportunity to build architecture foundation skills.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Teen Fellows, developed by participating youth, is to explore the past, experience the present and design the future. As a dedicated community of hands-on learners, Fellows question and identify how the built environment applies to their lives.

This three-semester commitment program is offered at no cost to selected participants, and gives incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in Chicago high schools the chance to explore architecture and design careers, earn college credit and work alongside industry professionals. During the program, Fellows:

Attend college courses at Harold Washington College, earning dual credits with CPS and City Colleges of Chicago

Explore Chicago's built environment and how it changes over time

Work with physical models using various materials

Develop design projects focused on local challenges and begin building personal portfolios

Develop digital designs using the following software: Sketch-up, AutoCad, Rhinoceros, Revit, Illustrator, indesign & Photoshop

Visit architecture firms and architecturally significant sites

Earn a stipend through CAC's partnership with After School Matters (ASM) to cover personal expenses while attending program such as lunch & transportation

Have the opportunity to participate in a paid summer internship at a local architecture or design firm

Program Schedule

March: Applications open via the CAC website, followed up by applications via ASM

April: Interviews start

May: Selected Fellows informed and begin on-boarding

Summer #1: Fellows meet Monday-Thursday for 6 weeks, with alternating CAC and college coursework

Fall: Fellows meet for 7 hours for 16 Saturdays, with alternating CAC and college coursework and with breaks aligned with school calendars

Spring: Fellows meet for 7 hours for 16 Saturdays, with alternating CAC and college coursework and with breaks aligned with school calendars

Summer #2: Fellows are eligible for placement in a paid internship or additional HWC coursework

Participation Expectations

Fellows are expected to attend every scheduled session and actively participate in all exercises, discussions, projects, site visits, and field trips, missing no more than four days each semester. They must complete all college course work from HWC-grades will be reflected on official college transcripts. As representatives of Chicago Architecture Center, Fellows are expected to act accordingly, in the design studios and off sites. Respect for others and their opinions will be crucial to a healthy team dynamic, and will allow every participant to learn and explore in a safe and civil environment. Fellows earn a stipend each semester of the program based on attendance, participation and communication.

Eligibility

Teen Fellows is open to incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors who attend high school in the city of Chicago and are able to commit to the entire program. The CAC is committed to increasing access to students from populations historically under-represented in architecture, construction and engineering and design, including BIPOC youth and those who identify as female.

Application

Applications are now closed for the summer 2022 program. Please email teens@architecture.org for information about future fellowship programs.

HWC College Courses

Summer Semester: Architectural Digital Lab 170 (3 credits)

Fall Semester: Architectural Digital Lab 171 (3 credits)

Spring Semester: Architecture Digital Lab 172 (3 credits)

Notice

Programming will be in-person only. The CAC and Harold Washington will work to provide computers to all youth participants.

Questions?

Email us at teens@architecture.org.
Teen Fellows is supported by the Turner Construction Company Foundation

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CAC's Teen Fellows program-hosted in partnership with Harold Washington College and supported by the Turner Construction Company Foundation-provides youth from the city of Chicago with a unique opportunity to build architecture foundation skills. The mission of the Teen Fellows, developed by participating youth, is to explore the past, experience the present and design the future.

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There are a number of ways teens can get involved with Steppenwolf Education:

Steppenwolf's Young Adult Council is an integral part of the lifeblood of the theatre. Each year, a Council made up of 30 high school students from all over the Chicagoland area come together weekly to learn the inner-workings of how a professional arts organization operates. Council members annually attend over 30 plays throughout Chicago, participate in workshops with leading theater professionals, and collaborate as an ensemble to curate teen nights at Steppenwolf.

A free series that offers teens the chance to participate in hands-on theatre workshops led by some of the hottest theater artists we know. Workshops take place at Steppenwolf and community partner sites throughout the city.

Curated by Steppenwolf's own Young Adult Council, this is an exclusive opportunity for teens to score a cheap ticket to a Steppenwolf production, meet the artists involved with the play, and connect with like-minded teens.

Steppenwolf is a proud arts partner of the Teen Arts Pass (TAP) initiative, which allows teens to experience live arts performances all around Chicago for only $5. With TAP, all Steppenwolf performances are available to young people ages 13 - 19 for $5. Teens can register for free at teenartspass.org. TAP is a program of Urban Gateways, which engages young people in arts experiences to inspire creativity and impact social change.

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There are a number of ways teens can get involved with Steppenwolf Education: Steppenwolf's Young Adult Council is an integral part of the lifeblood of the theatre. Each year, a Council made up of 30 high school students from all over the Chicagoland area come together weekly to learn the inner-workings of how a professional arts organization operates.

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Center on Halsted's Youth Program, originally known as Gay Horizons, was founded in 1978 by fewer than ten young people. Since moving into the current Center on Halsted building, we have provided services to more than 2,000 young people across Chicagoland to help them realize their full potential through our vocational training programs, seminars and leadership development programs. In addition, we directly serve around 400 LGBTQIA and Allied youth as part of our comprehensive onsite youth programs. As a youth program member, you will be able to participate in youth programming and special events at Center on Halsted. It's easy to become a member. You can call us at (773) 472-6469, ext. 437, email us at Youth Programming at Center on Halsted is Tuesday-Saturday, usually in the afternoons and evenings. On Wednesdays we have Grab N Go from 12p-3, and Dinner2Go 5pm-7pm. We also offer social groups, such as Teen Hang on Zoom on Fridays, and Weekend Edition on Saturdays! Lastly, we also offer individual Case Management and Adult Ally Services to support youth in reaching their goals and growing into their authentic selves. See our calendar to learn more, and register for the Youth Program and all Youth Program groups and services by emailing us at youthrsvp@centeronhalsted.org. Now in its second year of operation, the Youth Housing Initiative currently supports ten youth in safe, long-term housing. To learn more information, click We want to hear from you. If you have questions about our program or would like to become a Center on Halsted youth member, please call us at 773.472.6469 or send an email to

Our Youth Program creates a safe and confidential environment for young people ages 13-24 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, or who are straight allies (LGBTQIA). Youth programming at Center on Halsted offers a nurturing and supportive environment where youth and young adults can thrive. With a variety of programs and services, from cultural and event programming to case management and leadership development, we are committed to supporting LGBTQIA youth and young adults in a holistic manner.

We value the contributions that talented, capable, and conscientious youth offer in identifying and shaping the services they most need. We have a diverse and experienced staff with backgrounds in Social Work, LGBTQIA Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, HIV/AIDS prevention, youth leadership, education, group facilitation, and counseling, and who are responsive to the goals and aspirations of our youth. Additionally, we are aware that our patrons have a range of needs and concerns-including but not limited to coming out, identity management, sexual health education, stable housing, and employment-we aim to sustain programming that sees our youth as assets. We have an expectation of excellence for all youth at Center on Halsted and we offer programs that provide a roadmap to a successful future.

youthrsvp@centeronhalsted.org, or just stop by Center on Halsted and ask to speak to someone from the youth program. Below are some of the programs and services available exclusively to Center on Halsted youth.

The youth program offers a wide variety of workshops and presentations each week that are focused on developing skills and knowledge in the areas of arts and culture, critical thinking and education, leadership and activism, recreation and sports, vocational and professional development, and sexual health and identity.

On the third Wednesday of every month the youth program comes together to engage in a community learning activity or experience, and to celebrate youth who are graduating from the program, who have celebrated birthdays in the past month, and to present a youth program member every three months with the Youth Excellence Award for outstanding achievement and effort toward meeting their personal goals. We hope you will consider joining us in celebration of our community.

Adult Allies are available to meet with youth program members one-on-one to offer support with housing, education, employment, and health related needs. Adult Allies work with youth to develop a plan that outlines each youth's strengths, vision, and unique goals, and to identify what is getting in the way of meeting those goals as well as what steps youth can take toward accomplishing those goals. Adult Allies are also able to refer youth to culturally competent, supportive services and programs in order to get additional support in any of the areas listed above.

The Youth Program at Center on Halsted is committed to providing youth centered and youth driven health services, education, and advocacy. Health services are non-judgmental and focused on your individual needs.

HIV Testing and Counseling
In collaboration with the Center on Halsted's HIV Department, Health Educators are available to answer questions you might have, offer free and confidential HIV testing and counselling, and provide support with linkage to medical care.

Youth Backpack Project
Center on Halsted is grateful for the additional support of community members who came together in meeting the needs of our youth. The "Center on Halsted Backpack Project" helps to support our youth by providing additional resources they may need to navigate their lives. Clickhere to learn more!

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless offers a free walk-in legal clinic for youth program members on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Come in to get legal advice, learn about your rights, and receive support around obtaining a birth certificate, or changing your name or gender marker.

Center on Halsted in collaboration with Truman Community College offers a free 8 week GED program to help youth and adults prepare for and pass their GED examinations.

In addition to our vocational workshops, Center on Halsted partners with TransWorks, a program of Chicago House, to provide transgender and gender non-conforming youth and adults with support through a 3 week employment readiness skill-building workshop.
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After continuing to listen to the needs of young people, Center on Halsted approved a Youth Housing Strategy composed of implementing two goals. The first is for Center on Halsted to operate a cluster site housing program for youth from the existing Youth Program, developing a model to be replicated across multiple neighborhoods in Chicago. The second, and subsequent, is for Center on Halsted to have a new Youth Intentional Permanent Housing building in operation, housing LGBTQIA youth experiencing homelessness with wrap-around services, in a supportive community.

youthintakes@centeronhalsted.org.

Copyright © Center on Halsted

3656 N. Halsted Street | Chicago, IL 60613 | 773.472.6469

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Center on Halsted - Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Community Center

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Center on Halsted's Youth Program, originally known as Gay Horizons, was founded in 1978 by fewer than ten young people.

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https://rebrand.ly/summer23

June 26th - August 4th

Monday-Friday-transportation provided; $450 stipend

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Explore AMAZING Virtual Field Trips - local, national, and international, curated by Brian Andrusyk, School Librarian at IC Catholic Prep's Dyer Family Resource Center. @ICCPLibrarian Great for rainy days!!!

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A collection of website about virtual tours, webcams, quizzes, games, periodicals, and more.

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Teen Arts Pass - $5.00 to get started and have access all summer to programs and events around Chicago!

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Chicago Urban League (17+) Digital Media and Graphic Design

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Digital Media & Graphic Design Intern

The Chicago Urban League is seeking a Digital Media & Graphic Design Intern. This internship will support the work of the External Affairs team and will report to the Chief Operating Officer. Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Developing event flyers and graphics (including quick-turnaround items)

Updating website content

Assisting in content creation for social media

This is a part-time internship and will include a stipend of $20/hour. The ideal candidate is a high school or undergraduate student ages 17 - 24 with skills in graphic design and/or experience using Canva. This will be an ongoing internship.

The internship will be primarily virtual; however, some key events and projects will require in-person attendance.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: careers@chiul.org
Data Entry Intern

The Chicago Urban League is seeking a Data Entry Intern. This internship will support the work of the External Affairs team and will report to the Chief Operating Officer. Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Inputing information on Constant Contact

Updating website content

This is a part- or full-time internship opportunity and will include a stipend of $20/hour. The ideal candidate is a high school or undergraduate student aged 17 - 24 with skills in Microsoft office and Microsoft excel. This will be an ongoing internship.

The internship will be primarily virtual; however, some key events and projects will require in-person attendance.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: careers@chiul.org

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The Chicago Urban League is seeking a Digital Media & Graphic Design Intern. This internship will support the work of the External Affairs team and will report to the Chief Operating Officer. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Developing event flyers and graphics (including quick-turnaround items) Updating website content Assisting in content creation for social media This is a part-time internship and will include a stipend of $20/hour.

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Rising Voices Fellowship -- Deadline May 1st 

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The Jewish Women's Archive provides a platform for young Jewish women* to amplify their voices through the Rising Voices Fellowship, a leadership development program for teens who have a passion for writing, and a strong interest in feminism and Judaism-particularly as they relate to social justice.
*JWA embraces expansive understandings of what it means to be Jewish and a woman. Learn more on our "About" and "FAQ" pages.

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Urban Alliance Internship (Seniors Only) Deadline to apply: May 5th

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Urban Alliance Internship (Seniors Only) Deadline to apply: May 5th

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Are you interested in a paid internship during the 2021-2022 school year? Apply now for the Urban Alliance High School Internship Program!

You may be eligible if you are:

Currently a junior on track to graduate in June 2022

Authorized for an off-campus/early release schedule

Important Dates

Priority Application Deadline: April 22, 2022

Final Application Deadline: May 2, 2022

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Paid Internships, Chicago - Urban Alliance

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Pre-College Summer Immersion Program at UChicago

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Pre-College Summer Immersion Program at UChicago

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Program Descriptions

Discover the awesome course opportunities for high school students this summer with the University of Chicago. Within a supportive community, students from all over the globe are exposed to diverse ideas in classes taught by world-class faculty and instructors. In their classes, students are given the chance to take intellectual risks, dive more deeply into subject matter, and discuss questions that go beyond the realm of their high school curriculum.

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Program Descriptions Discover the awesome course opportunities for high school students this summer with the University of Chicago. Within a supportive community, students from all over the globe are exposed to diverse ideas in classes taught by world-class faculty and instructors.

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Girls in STEM (The Museum of Science and Industry)

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Girls in STEM (The Museum of Science and Industry)

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STEM professionals solve some of the world's most pressing problems using ingenuity, teamwork, expertise, and creativity. These fields need everyone!

However, as of 2019, only 34% of STEM professionals were women. Research shows that girls' self-efficacy in STEM begins to decline in middle school, even when they are capable in math and science. Gender-expansive youth face systemic barriers to participation in STEM. The Ann Drake Girls in STEM Initiative aims to remove barriers in STEM so that girls and gender-expansive youth can use their unique gifts to pursue whatever career they choose.

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Girls in STEM programs at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago provide a wide range of opportunities for girls and gender-expansive youth to learn about themselves and STEM. Each program is designed to be hands-on and connect young people with relatable role models in STEM subjects and career pathways.

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Galileo Art and STEM Camp Counselors and Summer Interns (various Chicagoland locations)

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Galileo Art and STEM Camp Counselors and Summer Interns (various Chicagoland locations)

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They're sign makers, attendance takers, office assistants, lesson helpers, game leaders, skit planners and all-around can-doers who work to keep camp running smoothly. Internships are paid and available to applicants who will be 16 or older by the start of employment (the first day of camp at your location).
WHAT YOU'LL DO AT CAMP

Happily support camp operations to keep camp running smoothly, from setting up space for families to check-in each morning to tagging in when Team Leaders and Assistant Instructors need a break.

Soak in the Galileo Innovation Approach® and gain knowledge you'll employ in both life and work, long after the camp season ends.

Create a safe, fearless and engaging learning environment for all campers.

Work with your camp's Operations Coordinator to develop valuable professional skills.

Share the magic of camp with families while providing excellent customer service.

WHAT WE'LL DO TOGETHER

Work hard. We can't make the world a better place by sitting around.

Days are long and full. And worth it.

Play hard. It's like 'bring your inner child to work' day. All summer long.

Stretch ourselves, exhibiting silly-putty-like flexibility.

Whatever it takes. Being a Galilean means doing whatever needs to be done, whenever it needs doing.

Reflect on our experiences every day, becoming even better versions of our best selves.

Build a life-long community of exceptional peers.

Change the world.

READY TO WORK FOR GALILEO?

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They're sign makers, attendance takers, office assistants, lesson helpers, game leaders, skit planners and all-around can-doers who work to keep camp running smoothly. Internships are paid and available to applicants who will be 16 or older by the start of employment (the first day of camp at your location).

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At the Adler, we believe in the natural curiosity and visionary leadership of Chicago's youth and strive to create a welcoming space for personal growth and scientific experimentation. Adler Teen Programs provide opportunities for young people to engage deeply with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), prepare for a variety of careers, act as community thinkers and change-makers, and meet peers from across the city all while having fun! Sign up for our email list!

Teen Program Offerings

Hangouts - Now Enrolling!

Hangouts is an event series for Chicago teens. We explore young adult professional development, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math), and we socialize. We ask questions about the Cosmos that make us say wow while addressing the pressures and ambiguities that are facing teens now.

October- June

Teens ages 14-19

Monthly

Participants receive transportation support

Hangouts are free with an RSVP!

If you have any questions or would like to RSVP a group, please email fsowe@adlerplanetarium.org.

Teen Telescope Ambassadors - Now Accepting Applications!

Have you ever looked through a telescope? Would you like to learn how to operate telescopes and observe astronomical objects? What about using that expertise to help us bring telescopes to YOUR community?

As part of the Adler Planetarium's Teen Telescope Ambassadors program, teens will become nighttime observing experts. You'll learn how to find objects in the night sky and get the opportunity to utilize Adler's telescopes to make your own observations of the moon, planets, and more. As part of a team, you'll plan community observing events in Chicago neighborhoods to share the opportunity of looking through a telescope with friends, family, and neighbors!

Teens currently enrolled in high school and at least 15 years old

Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, and 5/29 (wrap-up session) @ 6:00-9:00 pm*

Participants receive CTA passes for transportation support

Students who successfully complete the workshop series will earn a $300 stipend (Stipends will be paid at the end of the program)

Interested? Here's what we're looking for:

A desire to explore the night sky using telescopes

Previous knowledge of telescopes or space science is NOT necessary! Anyone enthusiastic to learn about telescopes and excited to support others in learning about space is welcome.

Apply To Become a Teen Telescope Ambassador Application review will begin on Friday, February 21. *Note there will also be two or three evening observing events that will take place in May at locations TBA.

Astro-Science Workshop - Now Accepting Applications!

Astro-Science Workshop (ASW) is a fun, intensive, program about space exploration designed for high school students in the Chicago area. ASW began more than 50 years ago during the space race and the Apollo program, and counts numerous scientists, engineers, business leaders, and a former NASA astronaut as alumni.

ASW encourages participants to consider pursuing careers in
science by offering the unique opportunity to work with astronomers, engineers, and educators at the Adler Planetarium. This year's program will focus on hands-on opportunities related to telescope observing, light pollution, and high-altitude ballooning.
Meeting Schedule:

Monday-Friday, July 20 - August 7, 2020

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Interested? Here's what we're looking for:

Teens enrolled in 8th-12th grade during the 2019-2020 school year

Interested in learning new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills and passionate about science

Team players who collaborate well with peers

Students who successfully complete the workshop series will earn a $300 stipend. Stipends will be paid at the end of the program. College scholarships will be awarded to three qualifying ASW participants. Participants will receive a CTA pass for transportation support.

You can find more information and apply here. Completed applications and references are due Wednesday, April 1.

Summer Internship - Accepting Applications Beginning January 31!

Looking for a summer job that will be challenging, fun, and eye-opening? The Adler's Teen Internship program places current high school students in professional museum roles, from facilitating fun science experiences for visitors to developing instruments to fly on a high altitude balloon! Full information is available in the 2020 Summer Intern resource packet but here are the basics:

20 interns in 5-6 different job roles around the museum

$14/hour, 25-hours/week, Monday-Friday from 6/29 - 8/21

Museum work experience and professional development

Applications open on Friday, January 31. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, an unofficial school transcript, and references online by Sunday, March 1. Instructions on how to write these documents and how to apply are available here.

At this design-engineering competition, middle and high school teams will compete with each other to design and build the best possible remotely-controlled airship with peers, adult volunteers, and Adler Planetarium staff.

One Saturday in December

Students enrolled in middle and high school

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Whether it's recovering meteorite fragments from the bottom of Lake Michigan or pioneering a cutting-edge urban light pollution study, in Team Stratonauts teens design and build experiments, develop solutions to authentic engineering challenges, and present their work to the general public and members of research communities.

October - January

Teens 14-18 years old

16 weeks

Saturdays, 12:00-4:00 pm

Participants receive a stipend and travel support

Youth Organization for Lights Out (YOLO)

This program, based at Little Village Lawndale High School, focuses on light pollution through an environmental justice lens. Teens explore light pollution in their neighborhood and in dark sky sites including the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve and Indiana Dunes National Park.

October-December

Students enrolled at Little Village Lawndale High School

3 months (twice a week)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00 pm

Participants receive a stipend and transportation support

Council members bring youth voice to the planetarium as they design programs for peers and work with Adler staff to create an institution that is welcoming to Chicago's young people.

October-June

Teens ages 14-18

9 months (weekly)

Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Participants receive a stipend and transportation support

PURCHASE TICKETS

Your all-access pass to our Universe!

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Teen Opportunities at the Adler Planetarium

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At the Adler, we believe in the natural curiosity and visionary leadership of Chicago's youth and strive to create a welcoming space for personal growth and scientific experimentation. Adler Teen Programs provide opportunities for young people to engage deeply with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), prepare for a variety of careers, act as community thinkers and change-makers, and meet peers from across the city all while having fun!

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Summer Camp Counselors, Lifetime Fitness

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Summer Camp Counselors, Lifetime Fitness

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Summer Camp Counselor job in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America | Kids Activities & Camp jobs at Life Time

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Apply for Summer Camp Counselor job in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Browse and apply for Kids Activities & Camp jobs at Life Time.

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About

The University of Chicago Youth Internship Program is a paid summer employment opportunity for Chicago Public Schools high school students who live on the South Side. Launched in 2021, the UChicago Youth Internship Program (YIP) serves Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students over the course of two summers. In addition to providing interns with meaningful work experience and a stronger peer network, the program also offers weekly professional development workshops, guest speakers, social-emotional learning seminars, career exploration activities, and college readiness and access programming.

The first summer is focused on career and college awareness, exploration, and preparation. The following summer, participants are placed within one of several University units for a six-week internship in health sciences, computer sciences, or IT services.

YIP partners with One Summer Chicago, a citywide initiative through the Department of Family & Support Services' Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months.

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The University of Chicago Youth Internship Program is a paid summer employment opportunity for Chicago Public Schools high school students who live on the South Side. Launched in 2021, the UChicago Youth Internship Program (YIP) serves Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students over the course of two summers.

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Gain valuable experience in animal welfare and non-profit work with Chicago's largest No Kill organization. A national leader in the No Kill movement, PAWS Chicago offers a variety of internships for college students seeking career experience and training by industry professionals.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and willing to commit 12 - 20 hours per week to their program. While it is not necessary to be a college student, priority consideration is given to students seeking academic credit and individuals interested in receiving career experience in a relevant field.

To apply, submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, and answer the brief questions on the application page.

We also offer internships for high school students!

Spring internship is January through April/May

October 1st - November 15th

Summer internship is May through September

February 1st - March 15th

Fall internship is August/September through December

April 1st - June 15th

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Gain valuable experience in animal welfare and non-profit work with Chicago's largest No Kill organization. A national leader in the No Kill movement, PAWS Chicago offers a variety of internships for college students seeking career experience and training by industry professionals.

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"I've always wanted to go into the medical field and one day be a doctor, but that seemed like such a far-away reality. But with the college preparation work I've done in this internship and my involvement in the highly sophisticated hospital setting, I see myself more as a capable, talented individual who will head off to college soon and make this dream a reality sooner than I realize."
Rush University Medical Center MedSTEM Pathways intern, Summer 2019

MedSTEM Programs

Hands on, workplace-based experience

These intensive academic enrichment programs introduce teens to a variety of STEM and health care careers and strengthen their academic skills. Hands-on learning builds communication, teamwork, critical thinking, leadership and problem-solving abilities; students can also earn industry-recognized credentials in areas such as CPR first aid/basic lifesaving, phlebotomy and ECG Tech.

Download the brochure here.

Download the brochure here.

RU Ready

Preparing for college and the workforce is a multi-faceted process - and RU Ready programming supports students every step of the way. SAT preparation courses, one-on-one coaching sessions to improve writing skills and study habits, and professional development workshops on workplace communication, professional branding and other essentials are all part of RU Ready.

REACH FOR IT aims to increase the number of low- to moderate-income Black and Latinx youth who are meeting key academic and workforce readiness benchmarks to advance to the next level of STEM education and/or enter the workforce with the skills, experience, and networking connections to succeed in IT careers. This program hopes to diversify the healthcare and IT sector and provide more Black and Latinx youth in Chicago with access to family-sustaining careers.

IT Explorations

An outreach initiative that provides students in 5th grade and above with enrichment activities that will expose them to college and career opportunities in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Health IT.

MedSTEM+ IT

A four (4) year program that will provide students with the opportunity to participate in classroom education, job shadowing, internships, and receive technical certifications in Cybersecurity, AI, and Health IT.

Bridges to Mentoring

Bridge to Nursing: The Bridge to Nursing Program is for high school students interested in a career in nursing. Mentoring, career exploration and academic supports will be made available to student participants. Gain the opportunity to learn about nursing careers from current nursing students and practicing nurses!

Bridge to Medicine: The Bridge to Medicine Program is for high school students interested in a career in medicine. Mentoring, career exploration and academic supports will be made available to student participants. Gain the opportunity to learn about medical careers from current medical students and practicing doctors!

We'll post more information soon about how to apply for the next session; please check back often!

Other Citywide Programs

Career Launch Chicago

Career Launch Chicago - In partnership with City Colleges of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools (new pilot).

Through a collaborative initiative between Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago, and the City of Chicago, CLC Youth Apprenticeships offer paid work-based learning opportunities for CPS students that will connect them to college pathways and careers in Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, and Healthcare.
Note: Interested students must be Chicago Public Schools CTE students and would start application via their respective high school.

ResearcHStart

Who: High school students interested in careers in scientific research or medicine

What: Full-time immersion in a cancer research laboratory, individualized mentoring, career and skill-building workshops, faculty lecture series, student research symposium, and group social events

When: 8 weeks, summer

Contact: Megan Mekinda, PhD,
773-702-4678
[email protected]

@rtifice

A STEM Ed and maker/hackerspace for middle and high school students and individuals in the Woodlawn community. The program is designed to teach youth how to build websites, make video games, build robots, repair computers, and more! They build long-term relationships with kids working on hands-on projects to build excitement about STEM and involve them in problem-solving. A strong background in tech is not necessary for volunteers, and they receive training upon signing up. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own interests and experiences to engage youth at the center. The @rtifice center is currently open Tuesday and Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM, but can open other days depending on volunteer interest.

Contact person:
William Carpenter, @rtifice Center Coordinator
[email protected]

Chicago EYES on Cancer

Chicago EYES on Cancer is a cancer research training program for high school and college students interested in careers in biomedicine. The program also welcomes secondary science educators. For two consecutive summers, participants work full-time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the University. Rigorous research training is complemented with a cancer-based lecture series, skill-building workshops, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to participants' success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase participants' work across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based areas of cancer research.

Contact Person:
Megan Mekinda, PhD
773-702-4678
[email protected]

Collegiate Scholars Program

Founded in 2003 and operated through the University's Office of Civic Engagement, the Collegiate Scholars Program (CSP) is designed to encourage the highest-achieving and underrepresented Chicago Public Schools students to apply to and succeed at top colleges.

Approximately 150 students participate in the program each year, with approximately 50 new students accepted as a cohort annually. Students from across the city apply in the spring of their freshmen year of high school and participate until their high school graduation, forming a strong network of high-achieving Chicago Public Schools students. Collegiate Scholars are selected based on academic strength, leadership, and the ability to overcome obstacles, as described in their application essays. Following an orientation weekend in residence on the UChicago campus, they enroll in humanities, social sciences, and STEM courses during the summer. Taught by University faculty and advanced graduate students, these courses also emphasize the analytic, writing, and communication skills required in a top-tier academic environment.

During the academic year, Collegiate Scholars engage in a series of college preparatory workshops and courses outside of their high school curriculum that both expand student skills and prepare them for rigorous, engaged, student experiences at highly selective colleges and universities. Students choose between taking university courses or participating in a University-supported internship or research opportunity, e.g., at UChicago Medicine or the Institute of Politics. Additional activities include intensive guidance on college readiness including the college and financial aid application process, and programming on financial education and cultural awareness.

Contact Person:
Abel Ochoa
773-834-5833
[email protected]

TEACH Research

T raining Early Achievers for Careers in Health (TEACH) Research aims to prepare and inspire talented Chicago Public School high school students to pursue careers in health-related research by providing exposure to a realistic career experience and a multi-tiered structure of mentors during its summer programming. Students are recruited as rising sophomores from the University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program, a three-year enrichment program for high-achieving and talented Chicago Public School students.

Contact Information:
773-834-9788
[email protected]

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"I've always wanted to go into the medical field and one day be a doctor, but that seemed like such a far-away reality. But with the college preparation work I've done in this internship and my involvement in the highly sophisticated hospital setting, I see myself more as a capable, talented individual who will head off to college soon and make this dream a reality sooner than I realize."

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Junior Staff is a small-group program that is both practical and user friendly.

Junior Staff assists Club members ages 13 to 18 in exploring a career in youth or human services, particularly Boys & Girls Club work. Young people prepare for future roles as human services professionals by participating in career development activities, discovering the importance of community service, building customer service skills and completing a Club apprenticeship. The program develops Club members' interpersonal skills, work ethic and sense of community responsibility.

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Junior Staff assists Club members ages 13 to 18 in exploring a career in youth or human services, particularly Boys & Girls Club work. Young people prepare for future roles as human services professionals by participating in career development activities, discovering the importance of community service, building customer service skills and completing a Club apprenticeship.

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2023 Summer Intern - MAGNet Program @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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2023 Summer Intern - MAGNet Program @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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2023 Summer Intern - MAGNet Program @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois | State Farm

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A 3-week paid internship that gives you the opportunity to explore the startup ecosystem, network with professional entrepreneurs, and build community with peers from all different backgrounds—all while working to create and pitch your own business ideas! Application deadline varies by cohort (2/7, 4/6, and 5/19).

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Future Founders | Every Youth Can Become an Entrepreneur

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A paid internship that gives you the opportunity to explore the startup ecosystem, network with professional entrepreneurs, and build community with peers from all different backgrounds-all while working to create and pitch your own business ideas!
We will be running three cohorts of Be Your Own Boss for Chicago students in 2023. Click the button below to apply!

FOR STUDENTS AT CHICAGO PUBLIC & CHARTER SCHOOLS

OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 15 | APRIL 18 - MAY 11 | MAY 30 - JUNE 22

VIRTUAL (WITH ONE IN-PERSON DAY)

PARTICIPANTS EARN CASH STIPEND

CLIMB THE LADDER TO SUCCESS
Make friends, earn money, and build your network with the "Be Your Own Boss" Internship. A fun, interactive experience, this internship will give you the skills you need to take control of your future and succeed in the 21st Century.

ENTREPRENEURS ARE DREAMERS DOERS GAME-CHANGERS INNOVATORS CREATORS DISRUPTORS PEOPLE LIKE US PEOPLE LIKE YOU

BUILD YOUR NETWORK
Successful entrepreneurs often cite their network as the secret to their success. Be Your Own Boss helps you build your own network, connecting you with other hardworking peers, entrepreneurs, and experienced business leaders. You'll have fun and make friends at the same time.

"Future Founders is such a memorable experience. You walk away with more tools in your toolbox, and the immense satisfaction of knowing you too can create your own company."

Dulce Medina

Be Your Own Boss Summer Intern

"The Be Your Own Boss Summer Internship provides you with the chance to not only experience entrepreneurship, but to develop yourself as well, which makes it really unique."

Kendall Hester

Be Your Own Boss Summer Intern

What are the program dates?

The Be Your Own Boss Virtual Internship runs various cycles throughout the year. Check the top of this page for details on our next session(s).

How does the stipend work?

Participating students have the opportunity to earn a cash stipend over the course of the program. The stipend is based on attendance and active participation. The stipend schedule will be discussed on the first day of the program.

How can my child get access to this program?

Acceptance to the Be Your Own Boss Virtual Internship requires both an online application and virtual interview. Due to the high volume of interest, our two-step application helps to find the most engaged and committed students. The application isn't based on grades or prior experience in entrepreneurship. We are looking for students from all backgrounds and experiences who are interested in exploring this industry.

Where is the program located?

The Be Your Own Boss Internship is a virtual-first program for students in the Chicago area, with opportunities for special in-person events held in downtown Chicago (depending on local health and safety regulations at the time of the program).

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Be Your Own Boss Virtual Internship | Future Founders

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A paid internship that gives you the opportunity to explore the startup ecosystem, network with professional entrepreneurs, and build community with peers from all different backgrounds-all while working to create and pitch your own business ideas! We will be running three cohorts of Be Your Own Boss for Chicago students in 2023.

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FOR CURRENT JUNIORS ONLY: Chicago Business Institute

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FOR CURRENT JUNIORS ONLY: Chicago Business Institute

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100% of CSBI is funded by corporate sponsors. Become a sponsor today.

If your company is able to sponsor an intern, help the student set goals and evaluate the intern while serving as their guide during the 6-week program.

LEAD AS A WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

On Friday afternoons, lead a workshop or assist program coordinators by working with small groups of students.

BE A GUEST SPEAKER AND/OR PANELIST

Discuss your personal and professional experiences and/or share your expertise in your industry in front of the entire intern class, followed by a Q&A session.

HOST A LUNCHEON OR TOUR AT YOUR FIRM

A small group of top-performing interns can meet with you at your office for a more personal interaction to discuss a variety of topics including leadership skills, interpersonal communication, management styles, and elevator pitches.

SPREAD THE WORD

Help us spread the word about CSBI! If you have a relationship with a Chicago school or youth community organization, set up an on-site visit or presentation for students who are eligible to apply to encourage them to connect with CSBI.

If you're ready to get involved, please email info@chicagobusinessinstitute.com

Make a personal contribution to CSBI; check to see if you firm has a company-match program.

HELP CSBI STUDENTS BECOME LEADERS OF TOMORROW.

Every dollar donated will help students realize their potential and influence.

For your convenience, you may make a credit/bank card donation by clicking the "Donate" button below.

The Chicago Summer Business Institute appreciates your generosity and belief in our students. Thank you!

IF YOU WOULD PREFER TO MAIL A DONATION, PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

Chicago Summer Business Institute
P.O. Box 64445
Chicago, IL 60664

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Chicago Summer Business institute At the Chicago Summer Business Institute, today's students become tomorrow's leaders. We are committed to helping talented students gain access to jobs so that they can set out on their individual paths to leadership. See how these leaders are making an impact all over the world!

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https://afterschoolmatters.org/teens/apply/

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After School Matters | Discover Your Potential. Find Your Future.

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Apply to After School Matters | After School Matters

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After School Matters is offering thousands of remote summer program opportunities, where you can discover your passion and develop skills. Apply Today

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Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship

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Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship

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Each summer, four high school Chicago students are selected to participate in the Chicago Philharmonic paid summer Internship. The internship includes mentorship and training in areas of arts administration such as marketing, development, operations, and community engagement, and includes a musical performance element guided by Chicago Philharmonic musicians.

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Community Engagement - Chicago Philharmonic

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By bringing music into public schools, hosting free concerts in public spaces, and providing young musicians with world-class performance opportunities, our goal is to serve our community and make classical music accessible to all.

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Summer Internship at the Art Institute! 

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Summer Internship at the Art Institute! 

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP - June–August

Applications open in March; interviews take place in early May.
Apply through After School Matters.
For Chicago high school teens who will be at least 16 at the start of the internship

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Work at the museum for a semester, summer, or school year. Make art, get hands-on museum experience, and design events and resources for teens.

Are you interested in an extended studio, leadership, or mentorship experience at the Art Institute of Chicago? Apply to our Teen Council leadership program, after-school art-making program, and school year and summer internships.

As a part of each of these programs, you'll work with museum mentors, go behind the scenes at the museum, connect with our world-renowned collection, and gain professional skills. All internships are paid.
September-June
Teen Council

Apply for the Art Institute Teen Council to activate the museum with your voice and perspective. Join a group of 15 creative high school teens to design programs and resources that make the Art Institute a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Chicagoland youth. Previous Teen Council projects include teen art exhibitions, teen museum overnighters, teen parties, and a teen audio guide. Join us and produce the next big thing for teens at the Art Institute.
"Working with the museum has been one of the most fulfilling activities I've ever done. It has made me see that teens have a place here, and I can help make that place a little bit larger with every meeting we have."
Applications open in June; interviews take place in July.
For Chicagoland high school teens

-Mia, Teen Council member
June-August
Summer Internship

Do you have a passion for art? Are you curious about museums? Apply for a summer internship to work with other teens at the Art Institute and support festivals, gallery tours, and workshops that serve thousands of local and international visitors. As an intern you'll engage with museum professionals, go behind the scenes, connect with our world-renowned collection, meet local artists, and plan and host creative programs.

Applications open in March; interviews take place in early May.
Apply through After School Matters.
For Chicago high school teens who will be at least 16 at the start of the internship

"This internship made me so much more extroverted. Learning interpersonal skills was pivotal to my life. Learning how to talk to people ... I don't know where else I could have learned it. I never spoke in class before and I was able to find a voice in classes after being in this internship."

-Gus, Summer intern

Support for Summer Learning at the Art Institute of Chicago is generously provided by The Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust.

Teen Council is supported by the Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation and the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation.

Teen Lab and Summer Internships are offered in partnership with After School Matters.

The Art Institute of Chicago is grateful to Glenn and Claire Swogger and the Redbud Foundation for their extraordinary sponsorship expanding the museum's free admission program to Chicago teens under the age of 18.

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Opportunities for Teens | The Art Institute of Chicago

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Work at the museum for a semester, summer, or school year. Make art, get hands-on museum experience, and design events and resources for teens. As a part of each of these programs, you'll work with museum mentors, go behind the scenes at the museum, connect with our world-renowned collection, and gain professional skills.

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TEEN COUNCIL - September–June - Join a group of 15 creative high school teens to design programs and resources that make the Art Institute a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Chicagoland youth. Applications open in June; interviews take place in July.

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Work at the museum for a semester, summer, or school year. Make art, get hands-on museum experience, and design events and resources for teens.

Are you interested in an extended studio, leadership, or mentorship experience at the Art Institute of Chicago? Apply to our Teen Council leadership program, after-school art-making program, and school year and summer internships.

As a part of each of these programs, you'll work with museum mentors, go behind the scenes at the museum, connect with our world-renowned collection, and gain professional skills. All internships are paid.
September-June
Teen Council

Apply for the Art Institute Teen Council to activate the museum with your voice and perspective. Join a group of 15 creative high school teens to design programs and resources that make the Art Institute a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Chicagoland youth. Previous Teen Council projects include teen art exhibitions, teen museum overnighters, teen parties, and a teen audio guide. Join us and produce the next big thing for teens at the Art Institute.
"Working with the museum has been one of the most fulfilling activities I've ever done. It has made me see that teens have a place here, and I can help make that place a little bit larger with every meeting we have."
Applications open in June; interviews take place in July.
For Chicagoland high school teens

-Mia, Teen Council member
June-August
Summer Internship

Do you have a passion for art? Are you curious about museums? Apply for a summer internship to work with other teens at the Art Institute and support festivals, gallery tours, and workshops that serve thousands of local and international visitors. As an intern you'll engage with museum professionals, go behind the scenes, connect with our world-renowned collection, meet local artists, and plan and host creative programs.

Applications open in March; interviews take place in early May.
Apply through After School Matters.
For Chicago high school teens who will be at least 16 at the start of the internship

"This internship made me so much more extroverted. Learning interpersonal skills was pivotal to my life. Learning how to talk to people ... I don't know where else I could have learned it. I never spoke in class before and I was able to find a voice in classes after being in this internship."

-Gus, Summer intern

Support for Summer Learning at the Art Institute of Chicago is generously provided by The Jane Wilson and David Mayhew Stone Charitable Trust.

Teen Council is supported by the Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation and the James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation.

Teen Lab and Summer Internships are offered in partnership with After School Matters.

The Art Institute of Chicago is grateful to Glenn and Claire Swogger and the Redbud Foundation for their extraordinary sponsorship expanding the museum's free admission program to Chicago teens under the age of 18.

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Opportunities for Teens | The Art Institute of Chicago

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Work at the museum for a semester, summer, or school year. Make art, get hands-on museum experience, and design events and resources for teens. As a part of each of these programs, you'll work with museum mentors, go behind the scenes at the museum, connect with our world-renowned collection, and gain professional skills.

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Want to learn to code for good? CHECK OUT: **2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders **6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders Apply by March 24th.

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2023 Girls Who Code Summer Programs Application
Girls Who Code offers in the summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program. Applicants can apply for BOTH programs, if eligible, using this application. However, students can only participate in one summer program.

The virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is a live, virtual, 2-week introductory computer science course for currently eligible 9th, 10th, and 11th grade US students and international students ages 14-18. Through our new curriculum focused on Game Design, SIP participants will learn beginner to intermediate computer science concepts, UX design basics, and more - all while getting an inside look into the tech industry through incredible company partners. In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $300 and tech support for qualifying students.

The Self-Paced Program is a 6-week flexible computer science course for currently eligible 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade US students and international students ages 14-18 who prefer not to adhere to a set schedule. Self-Paced Program participants can choose to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity or our ne w data science track. Students will also have the opportunity to build community through live advisory events and other Girls Who Code engagements.

Let's Get Started! Please click at the top right of this page to begin. If you already have an account on this platform from a previous application cycle, please click Log In.

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Girls Who Code Summer Programs Application

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Lincoln Park Zoo is hiring teens for summer programs! No resume or transcript required; complete your online application by March 20 th to be considered.

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Zoo Camps Seasonal camps, for grades preK-8, where exploring wildlife happens every day.   Zoo Explorers Sign up your school group for a 55-minute, inquiry-based animal investigation. (In-person) Plan a Field Trip Tips and tricks to enhance your classroom's zoo visit. Zoo Investigations Students confront the real-life, science-based challenges that zookeepers and researchers face every day.