College of DuPage Youth Academy

College of DuPage Youth Academy offers summer classes, camps, and programs for young learners through high school students. Offerings include Elementary Excellence, Junior High Achievers, Counselor In Training, Teen Extreme Camps with 3D animation and Video Game Design, Youth Academy High School Classes, Career Academy, Success Series, Test Prep for ACT and SAT, Private Tutoring, Merit Badge and Scout Programs, STEAM Ventures, and Academic Enrichment.

Programs

• Elementary Excellence — Grades 3 through 5 · Summer classes for academically gifted students scoring in the ninetieth percentile. Classes offered at the main campus in Glen Ellyn.
• Junior High Achievers — Grades 6 through 8
• Counselor In Training — Grades 7 through 9 · Summer program for older students that have outgrown summer camp but are looking for ways to build leadership and organizational skills.
• Teen Extreme Camps — Grades 7 through 9 · Summer courses offering all-day experiences featuring programs such as 3D animation and Video Game Design.
• Youth Academy High School Classes — Grades 9 through 12 · High school credit courses for credit, advancement, or enrichment throughout the summer.
• Career Academy — Grades 9 through 12 · Summer courses that partner with credit divisions to give students a hand-on, immersive experience for college and career pathways.
• Success Series — Grades 9 through 12 · Courses offered year-round at main Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Westmont.
• Test Prep - ACT and SAT — Grades 9 through 12 · Group test prep courses offered year-round at main Glen Ellyn, Naperville and Westmont.
• Private Tutoring — Grades 9 through 12 · Available for high school students in most subject areas including AP, Honors and Test Prep.
• Merit Badge/Scout Programs — Grades 7 through 12 · Earn Boy Scouts of America merit badges at COD. Camps are led by a certified merit badge counselor and different topics will be offered throughout the year.
• STEAM Ventures — Grades 1 and 2 · Morning camps blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math with fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Academic Enrichment — Grades 3 through 8 · Interactive classes and enrichment camps across a wide range of interests.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer classes, camps, and programs; some offerings are year-round.

About the provider

Youth Academy offers courses, camps, and programs in a fun, supportive environment where youth can explore new interests, develop valuable skills, and prepare for future academic and career success. Some offerings are year-round.

Classes are offered at the main campus in Glen Ellyn, with additional offerings at Naperville and Westmont Centers. Parents must register students with a parent email and cell phone number, and should not use the student's school email address. Course updates and information will be sent to the parent's personal email address.

Last updated August 24, 2026.