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    TeenLife Chicago

    TeenLife Chicago

    Welcome to TeenLife Chicago! Using this page, students and parents are able to explore summer programs, volunteer options, gap year opportunities and so much more in the Chicagoland area! Opportunities on this page are intended for all teens age 13 – 19, though cost, length and other prerequisites may vary depending on the program.

    So what does TeenLife Chicago have to offer? Teens can take classes at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Illinois Institute of Technology or the University of Chicago! They can explore Chicago’s exciting urban landscape with a number of artistic and media-focussed summer programs. Or, they can explore community service opportunities at the The American Lung Association and The Chicago Children’s Museum.  There’s endless possibilities!

    If you’re a student or parent looking for something to do this year in Chicago, TeenLife is here to help. Use the filters on the left side of this screen to narrow down your search and start exploring today!

    Events

    • Laurel Springs Virtual Open House 12/05
      Dec 5, 2024

      Laurel Springs Virtual Open House 12/05

      01:00pm to 02:00pm (ET)

      Join our Virtual Open House! These sessions are the best way to discover whether Laurel Springs is the right fit for your family. You'll meet our Head of School, Student Ambassadors, faculty and staff, and have the chance to ask questions in breakout rooms - leave feeling confident about your decision to enroll your child in Laurel Springs. And, if you attend, we'll waive your $300 registration fee at time of enrollment.

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    • Pioneer Student Information Session – Friday
      Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024

      Pioneer Student Information Session – Friday

      08:00am (ET)

      Earn respect by researching with the Pioneer Research Institute, the highest level of research for high school students!

      The Pioneer Research Institute has been empowering exceptional high school students to take on advanced academic challenges since 2012. Recommended by the most prestigious gifted programs in the U.S., Pioneer selects intellectually-driven students to conduct original research under the mentorship of professors from leading colleges and universities, culminating in a full-length research paper. Fully accredited and widely respected for selectivity and rigor.

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    • Pioneer Student Information Session – Saturday morning
      Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024

      Pioneer Student Information Session – Saturday morning

      08:30am (ET)

      Earn respect by researching with the Pioneer Research Institute, the highest level of research for high school students!

      The Pioneer Research Institute has been empowering exceptional high school students to take on advanced academic challenges since 2012. Recommended by the most prestigious gifted programs in the U.S., Pioneer selects intellectually-driven students to conduct original research under the mentorship of professors from leading colleges and universities, culminating in a full-length research paper. Fully accredited and widely respected for selectivity and rigor.

      Register Now
    • Pioneer Student Information Session – Saturday afternoon
      Dec 7, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024

      Pioneer Student Information Session – Saturday afternoon

      01:00pm (ET)

      Earn respect by researching with the Pioneer Research Institute, the highest level of research for high school students!

      The Pioneer Research Institute has been empowering exceptional high school students to take on advanced academic challenges since 2012. Recommended by the most prestigious gifted programs in the U.S., Pioneer selects intellectually-driven students to conduct original research under the mentorship of professors from leading colleges and universities, culminating in a full-length research paper. Fully accredited and widely respected for selectivity and rigor.

      Register Now
    • Getting Started with Investing a workshop for Teens and their Parents
      Dec 8, 2024 - Dec 8, 2024

      Getting Started with Investing a workshop for Teens and their Parents

      09:30am to 10:30am (ET)

      Join an engaging, expert led workshop designed for students (and their parents) who want to start on their investment journey while still in high school.

      Students will learn how to research stock, find the best companies to invest in and make wise trading decisions.

      Parents will learn how to open and fund custodial investment accounts, and about investment options that are appropriate for their teens.

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    • AMPD International Student Information December Session
      Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 9, 2024

      AMPD International Student Information December Session

      09:30am to 10:30am (ET)

      Learn about the programs that AMPD has to offer, as well as information about life at York University and in Canada.

      AMPD International Student Information Session
      Monday, December 9, 2024
      9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (EST)

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    • York University AMPD Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar
      Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 9, 2024

      York University AMPD Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar

      04:00pm to 05:00pm (ET)

      Join the School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD) for a virtual session to receive personalized support and gain insights from current students, faculty members & our Recruitment Officer about the supplementary evaluation process.

      York University
      School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD)
      Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar
      December 9, 2024
      4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
      ZOOM

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    • Laurel Springs Virtual Open House 12/10
      Dec 10, 2024

      Laurel Springs Virtual Open House 12/10

      08:00pm to 09:00pm (ET)

      Join our Virtual Open House! These sessions are the best way to discover whether Laurel Springs is the right fit for your family. You'll meet our Head of School, Student Ambassadors, faculty and staff, and have the chance to ask questions in breakout rooms - leave feeling confident about your decision to enroll your child in Laurel Springs. And, if you attend, we'll waive your $300 registration fee at time of enrollment.

      Register Now
    • TeenLife LIVE: Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair (December 2024)
      Dec 12, 2024

      TeenLife LIVE: Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair (December 2024)

      06:00pm to 09:00pm (ET)

      Explore an array of summer possibilities at the TeenLife LIVE Summer Opportunities Virtual Fair! Designed to mimic the energy of a traditional fair, our speakers are poised to illuminate enriching summer avenues for students, parents, and educators alike. Can't attend in real-time? Worry not! A recording will be sent to all registered attendees soon after the event wraps up.

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    • York University AMPD Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar – Session 2
      Jan 9, 2025

      York University AMPD Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar – Session 2

      04:00pm to 05:00pm (ET)

      Join the School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD) for a virtual session to receive personalized support and gain insights from current students, faculty members & our Recruitment Officer about the supplementary evaluation process.

      York University
      School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD)
      Supplementary Evaluation Q&A Webinar
      January 9, 2025
      4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
      ZOOM

      Register Now
    • Panel Event:Supporting Athletes’ Dreams-College, Pro Sports, or Life Beyond
      Jan 9, 2025 - Jan 9, 2025

      Panel Event:Supporting Athletes’ Dreams-College, Pro Sports, or Life Beyond

      08:00pm to 09:00pm (ET)

      "Transformation Thursdays", a groundbreaking new panel series designed to address the critical issues facing students, families, and educators in today's fast-evolving educational landscape.

      January's Panel: Beyond the Game: Supporting Athletes in Reaching Their Dreams and Transitioning to College, Professional Sports, or Life Beyond?

      During this panel we will discuss how to support student-athletes in balancing academics and sports, navigating the recruitment process, and planning for a future beyond athletics, whether in collegiate sports, professional opportunities, or other career paths.?

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