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High School Pharmacy Camp @ UIC
Saturday April 4, 2026
9am-1pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus Rockford, IL
High School Pharmacy Camp is a half day, introductory experience designed to expose students to the field of pharmacy through the use of hands-on activities and presentations. In addition to the student experience, we will also be offering a supporter track for any parents, guardians, or other individuals who may be a future pharmacy student supporter.
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Pathways is a free, virtual program that empowers high school girls and non-binary students of all experience levels — including rising 9th graders, graduating seniors, and returning participants — to explore AI, Game Design, Cybersecurity, and more, while learning how to build tech for good. The program is entirely flexible in how participants choose to learn and requires no prior coding experience. Students complete courses at their own pace over seven weeks, from June 29 to August 14.
Apply By February 25th for priority consideration. The application closes on April 10th!
June 29-July 1, 2026
Learn more about the healthcare field and the variety of healthcare careers available to you.
Participate in hands on health labs, experiments, information events and college prep
Applications are due by Friday May 29, 2026
Contact Beth Squires at esquires@uic.edu, Program Information & Application Process
Exelon Foundation STEM Academy
June 21 - June 26, 2026
DePaul University
Step into the future of energy and sustainability at the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy—a free, week-long, residential program designed for young women who want to spark change. For current 10th and 11th students (Classes of 2027 and 2028).
Participants will:
Dive into hands-on activities and interactive field trips
Connect with inspiring leaders in STEM and energy industry careers
Collaborate with peers on real-world energy solutions
Compete in an exciting energy challenge with prizes
Information Sessions:
Apply NOW - Due March 15, 2026
June 21 - June 26, 2026
DePaul University
Step into the future of energy and sustainability at the Boys to STEM Academy—a free, week-long, residential program designed for young men who want to spark change. For current 10th and 11th students (Classes of 2027 and 2028).
Participants will:
Dive into hands-on activities and interactive field trips
Connect with inspiring leaders in STEM and energy industry careers
Collaborate with peers on real-world energy solutions
Compete in an exciting energy challenge with prizes
Information Sessions:
Boys to STEM Academy
Apply NOW - Due March 15, 2026
STEM Research Summer Camp for High School Students
June 22 - June 26, 2026
UIC Rockford
Particpants must be 16 years old by May 1, 2026
The major mission of this one-week research camp is to expose current high school students to the various aspects of biomedical sciences and motivate them to consider careers in science. Understanding what is involved in medical research, how the research can make an impact in new discoveries that help cure diseases, or to understand the impact of bioengineering science where novel innovations and products are developed, can help the young mind to decide if this career is challenging enough for them to want to pursue it.
This all-day, week-long summer camp is offered through the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford Department of Biomedical Sciences at UIC Rockford and will consist of instruction, hands-on activities and demonstration of cutting-edge technologies used in medical research. Students should expect to be on campus from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
Applications DUE by April 17, 2026
Summer Science Internship Program For High School Students
June 15 - Aug 7, 2026
UIC Rockford
Particpants must be 16 years old by May 1, 2026
The major mission of this program is to motivate area high school students to consider careers in science. Understanding what is involved in medical research, how the research can make an impact in new discoveries that help cure diseases, or to understand the impact of industrial science where novel innovations and products are developed can help the young mind to decide if this career is challenging enough for them and to want to pursue it
Another major mission of this program is to provide invaluable experiences to the students by working side-by-side with leading scientists in the field at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford. One of the great experiences the students learn is to work as part of a research team. During this process, the students develop a mentor relationship that often goes well beyond the summer internship. Mentors guide them and write letters of reference from their college admissions to career interviews.
Applications DUE by April 17, 2026
July 22-24, 2026
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
UIC Rockford
For rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
A free, three-day camp held at UIC Rockford Campus
Mentors who are current medical students at the UIC Rockford campus
Introductions to healthcare careers through presentations and demonstrations from current healthcare professionals
Hands-on activities that include learning how to check vital signs and prepare medical prescriptions
Career development activites that include career assessments and a skills inventory
Visits from local colleges and universities to share the programs they offer and financial aid available
Applications DUE by June 29, 2026
Enrichment
Sister Cities Association of Belvidere - International Student Exchange
For two weeks each summer, four Boone County teenagers experience life in one of the sister cities through participation in our youth exchange home stay program. In a reciprocal arrangement, teenagers from our sister cities are then welcomed into our community to experience life here.
To apply to be a student ambassador or a host family apply here.
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