Elevate College Prep’s Overnight Programs allows high school and middle school students to be fully immersed in the college experience with hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and engaging campus activities—all while going home each day.
Please note: All high school programs are for students who are rising freshmen through rising seniors (ages 14–17), and all middle school programs are for students in sixth through eighth grade (ages 11–13).
| Program | Dates | Grade Level | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Entrepreneurs Academy | June 15–18 | Middle School | $500 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| RoboCamp | June 22–26 | Middle School | $600 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Coding Bootcamp: Introduction to Python | June 22–26 | High School | $550 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Chemistry Scholars | July 6–31 | High School | $4,500 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| From Lab to Life: A Chemistry Career Exploration | July 6–17 | High School | $2,000 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Decision Leadership | July 6–17 | High School | $650 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Exploring the Mathematics of the Musical Scale Via Quantum Mechanics and Geometry | July 6–17 | High School | $650 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Build Your Own Robot | July 20–24 | High School | $650 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Code Creators Camp: App Building (Rice Campus) | July 20–24 | High School | $550 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Rocket Engineering 101: Design, Build, Launch | July 27–31 | High School | $650 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Game Design from the Ground Up | July 27–31 | High School | $650 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Influencing the Digital World: Social Media 101 | July 27–31 | High School | $650 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
Program Descriptions
Young Entrepreneurs Academy (Middle School)
This program is for middle school students who have an interest in business and innovation. Students will participate in brainstorming sessions, develop business plans, and work on interactive team projects to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. The program encourages creative thinking while building practical business skills, helping to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in young learners.
RoboCamp (Middle School)
Designed for middle school students who are fascinated by robots and technology. Through hands-on building sessions, coding activities, and team challenges, students will explore robotics and engineering. The program combines creative building with basic programming to make STEM learning engaging and accessible for young innovators.
Exploring the Mathematics of the Musical Scale Via Quantum Mechanics and Geometry
Employing principles of quantum mechanics and the mathematics used to construct the musical scale, students will learn how to create natural systems of harmony through geometry. This is a multifaceted experience, with students cross-checking each concept learned through their hands, eyes, and ears. Studies will be made with a drafting program (Autocad, Rhino). Proof of harmony will be reinforced with measurement labs on stringed instruments.
Coding Bootcamp: Introduction to Python
This program is an ideal introduction to computer programming for high school students with little to no prior coding experience. It focuses on teaching the fundamentals of programming using Python, a versatile and beginner-friendly language, through hands-on coding sessions and interactive projects. Students will learn about the core programming concepts such as variables, data types, control structures, functions, and basic algorithms.
Chemistry Scholars
This program offers high school students an opportunity to dive deeper into chemistry research in a lab setting. It will cover research topics ranging from bioanalytical and environmental chemistry to forensic and materials chemistry, with real-world applications explored in areas such as energy, sustainability, health, and technology. During the program, students will be paired with a faculty adviser to conduct research.
From Lab to Life: A Chemistry Career Exploration
This program immerses high school students in the field of chemical sciences, providing hands-on lab experience and guidance on various career pathways. Students will gain practical lab skills, from conducting chemical reactions and applying scientific methods to working with chemoinformatics, analytical devices, and computational tools. They will also see how chemistry connects with biology, physics, and medicine by analyzing environmental and biological chemicals.
Decision Science
This program will prepare high school students to think clearly, lead effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure in a world where change is accelerating and increasing competition means greater uncertainty and complexity. Hands-on and game-based, students in this program will conduct simulations, negotiations, and leadership challenges by blending theory with experience.
Build Your Own Robot
In this interactive program, high school students can explore robotics by working directly with robotic kits and the Arduino platform. Students will design automated systems and tackle real-world design challenges as part of collaborative teams. Through these projects, students will build practical engineering skills and experience the dynamic campus environment at Illinois Tech, gaining insight into college-level learning and teamwork.
Code Creators Camp: App Building (Rice Campus)
Note: This program will take place the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus in Wheaton, Illinois
Designed for high school students who are eager to learn the fundamentals of creating real-life applications. Students will use a user-friendly app development tool to design, develop, and test their own apps, gaining experience in software development processes. They will also explore effective user interface design. Students will learn from an award-winning instructor and AP Computer Science Principles grader about how to succeed on the AP exam.
Rocket Engineering 101: Design, Build, Launch
This program is designed for high school students who are passionate about aerospace and engineering. Through hands-on construction, design challenges, and guided experimentation, students will explore the fundamentals of rocket science and engineering principles. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to provide an engaging introduction to aerospace engineering.
Game Design from the Ground Up
This program provides high school students with a foundation in game development—no coding experience required. Participants will learn about various coding languages, frameworks, and tools to design and create their own video games, exploring graphics, sound, player interactions, and thematic game structure.
Influencing the Digital World: Social Media 101
This program equips high school students with essential knowledge and skills in social media marketing. Students will collaborate on hands-on projects such as creating social media campaigns, designing advertisements, and developing crisis response strategies.