Elevate College Prep’s Virtual Programs allows high school and middle school students to have access to all that makes an Illinois Tech summer program unique—all from the comfort of their own space.
Please note: All virtual programs are for rising ninth graders through 12th graders.
Application deadline: May 8, 2026
Full payment deadline: May 15, 2026
| Program | Dates | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math in Action: Real-World Problem Solving | June 15–19 | $300 | 9 a.m.–noon |
| AI Explorers | June 15–19 | $300 | 9 a.m.–noon |
| Camp OpenForge: Cyber Intelligence and Open Source Exploration | June 15–19 | $300 | 9 a.m.–noon |
| Data Science Basics: Exploring Big Data | June 22–26 | $350 | 9 a.m.–noon |
| Disinformation and Misinformation Intelligence Bootcamp | June 22–26 | $300 | 9 a.m.–noon |
Program Descriptions
Math in Action: Real-World Problem Solving
This online program is designed for high school students who are eager to explore practical applications of mathematics. Through virtual problem-solving sessions, interactive demonstrations, and real-world scenarios, students will discover how mathematical concepts directly apply to everyday challenges. This program connects abstract mathematical thinking with concrete applications to show the power of mathematics in solving real-world problems.
AI Explorers
This online program offers a unique, immersive experience designed to introduce high school students to the foundational concepts of modern artificial intelligence. Students will explore how AI is transforming industries and impacting everyday life. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at how AI systems learn, make decisions, and solve complex problems.
Camp OpenForge: Cyber Intelligence and Open Source Exploration
This online program allows students to explore professional cybersecurity tools used by threat intelligence analysts, including learning about Linux environments and conducting real cyber investigations using open-source tools. Students will also work within Kali Linux and Ubuntu environments; conduct OSINT investigations; map digital infrastructure using Maltego; analyze network traffic with Wireshark and Nmap; use threat intelligence platforms such as MISP and OpenCTI; and perform digital forensics investigations.
Data Science Basics: Exploring Big Data
This online program is designed for high school students who are interested in big data and analytics. Through interactive projects in data analysis and visualization, students will explore essential data science concepts with hands-on guidance. This program combines practical skill-building with analytical thinking to introduce participants to the expanding field of data science in an engaging and accessible way.
Disinformation and Misinformation Intelligence Bootcamp
This online program allows students to investigate how false information spreads online and to understand how intelligence analysts verify digital content. Students will also explore how to identify misinformation versus disinformation; investigate influence campaigns and propaganda; verify images and videos using forensic tools; detect social media bot activity; conduct OSINT investigations; and analyze real-world misinformation campaigns.