Community Corner
Oakton summer youth programs picking up STEAM
Oakton Community College is offering 12 new summer youth classes in 2019. The classes provide diverse learning opportunities.
Young people between the ages of 8 and 12 are invited to give their science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) skills a workout during the summer months by enrolling in fun-filled classes offered by Oakton Community College.
The classes, which include a dozen new topics in 2019, provide diverse learning opportunities that connect youth to a college campus.
“Oakton offers innovative and unique learning programs for youth each summer,” says Jesse Ivory, senior manager for business and community programs at Oakton. “We are especially excited about the new and popular returning courses this year. Participants are sure to have a fun, yet academically engaging, experience.”
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Oakton’s selection of STEAM youth classes are offered at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses and include the following new courses:
- 3D Game Labs with Unity
- Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game
- Creative Cloud
- CSI Forensics Camp
- Escape Room Challenge
- Extreme Water Science
- Light Show Design
- Minecraft Modders
- Nature Explorers
- Programming for Python™
- Storyboarding with Anime and Manga
- Wearable Technology and Soft Computing
The programs are offered at Oakton’s campuses in Skokie, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., and Des Plaines, 1600 E. Golf Road. Lunch is not provided. For a complete list of STEAM youth classes and registration information, visit www.oakton.edu/conted/find_classes/youth or call 847-982-9888.
