INA, Ill. (April 19, 2023) — Rend Lake College is excited to announce its 2023 summer camp lineup for youth from Kindergarten through high school. With a variety of activities from sports, and arts and crafts, to rockets, drones and computer coding, there is something for everyone. The college offers a safe and friendly environment with qualified instructors ready to help guide your student through their summer adventure. Give your child a chance to unplug and explore new skills while having fun.
Outdoor Life
Grades 4-6
Time: 9 am-Noon
Date: June 12-15
Location: Historic Schoolhouse
Camp Instructor: Staff of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Cost: $75
If you like being outside, this is the camp for you! Join Park Rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and participate in some basic outdoor camping skills. Each day will be filled with fun activities that will help you feel more comfortable in the outdoors. We will focus on what you should do if you get “lost” in the woods, identify some of the things that you should and should not be afraid of, and signal for help. We will set up the perfect campsite and discover the items you will need if spending the night in the woods. Try your hand at geocaching (treasure hunting with a GPS) and navigating with a compass and a map, tying knots, and making a para-cord bracelet to take home. On the final day of camp we will play old fashion lawn games and cook our lunch over a campfire. Yum!
Golf Camps
Grades K-3, Boys & Girls
Time: 8:30 -11:30 am
Date: June 13
Location: Rend Lake Golf Course
Grades 4-6, Boys & Girls
Time: 8:30-11:30 am
Date: June 14
Location: Rend Lake Golf Course
Camp Instructor: Corey Phillips
Cost: $20
Campers will learn the basic fundamentals of the game of golf including grip, stance, back-swing and through-swing and also participate in age appropriate drills & tips involving putting, chipping, full swing, golf course etiquette, and on course play.
Let's Get Fit
Grades 4-6
Time: 9 am - Noon
Date: June 20-22
Location: RLC REC Center
Camp Instructor: Laura Johnston
Cost: $60
Let’s Get Fit will show kids that being active is fun! This camp will introduce kids to an active lifestyle. Campers will participate in several different types of physical activities and learn about nutrition all while having fun! Please wear
play clothes, sunscreen, and tennis shoes.
Chefs of Tomorrow
Grades 4-6
Time: 9 am - Noon
Date: July 31-Aug. 3
Location: Student Center, Room 103
Camp Instructor: Chef Jeff Fairbanks
Cost: $75
Each day is a new culinary adventure as each camper learns the basics to begin cooking safely. Campers will learn how to cook lunch for themselves and maybe even surprise others with their cooking skills! Campers will be taking home samples of their creations.
RLC Bakeshop
Grades 5-8
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: May 22-25
Location: Student Center, Room 110
Camp Instructor: Chef Daniel Brock
Cost: $75
Kids, are you interested in learning how to run your own bakeshop? Join RLC professional pastry chef, Jeff Fairbanks, to learn skills in baking and pastry techniques. Campers will work alongside Chef Jeff and Chef Brock during the camp to create delicious bakery items. Campers will learn about planning, cost analysis, production, marketing, and sales while preparing for their very own bake sale on the final day of camp.
Blastoff!
Grades 4-7
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: June 12-15
Location: Science Building, Room 115
Camp Instructor: Greg Hollmann
Cost: $75
Turn an ordinary summer into another adventure while attending this ultimate science camp. Participants will build, decorate, and launch their own model rockets that reach heights up to 1,000 feet. In addition to building and launching the rockets, participants will view videos produced by NASA which highlight our explorations on other planets, discuss the possibility of life beyond Earth, and participate in activities that bring the solar system to scale. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to stimulate and educate young minds!
Art Exploration
Grades 1-3
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: July 10-12
Location: LRC, Room 103
Grades 4-6
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Date: July 10-12
Location: LRC, Room 103
Camp Instructor: Emily DeForest
Cost: $60
Campers will experiment with materials and techniques that enhance the communication of ideas through art. Exploration of visual arts will be provided through the creation of make-and-take projects. Projects may include painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, print-making and more.
The Look
Grades 4-6
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: June 14
Location: Studio RLC, RLC MarketPlace, Mt. Vernon
Camp Instructors: Studio RLC Style Team
Cost: $20
Discover the basics of skin care, make-up, nail care, and hair care. Campers will develop self-confidence, social skills, and general hygiene in this one day camp.
RLC Super Sleuths
Grades 4-6
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Date: June 20-22
Location: Learning Resource Center
Camp Instructor: Sandy West
Cost: $60
Do you have what it takes to solve a mystery? This exciting new camp is an excellent way to test your detective skills! You will work together to solve the RLC mystery using detective skills and forensic science. Campers will learn how science can be found useful in everyday mystery solving.
DIY Summer Wreath
Grades K-5
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: July 11
Grades 6-8
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Date: July 11
Location: Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus
Camp Instructor: Yvette Baker
Cost: $20
Get creative in this “Do It Yourself” craft class! Campers will learn how to create a fun summer themed flip flop wreath.
Registration for Community Ed & Sports Camps
Grade level applies to either past or upcoming grade. Visit www.rlc.summercamps, phone 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714 or mail registration/payment to Rend Lake College Community Education, Mail Code 64, 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846
Payment Options Payment may be made by check, money order, credit/debit card or cash and must be received at the time of registration. Please keep payments for Community Ed Camps and Sports Camps separate.
Refund and Cancellation Policy A full refund will be issued for cancellations received one week prior to the first day of camp. RLC cannot provide make-up sessions or partial refunds for days missed. RLC reserves the right to cancel any camps that do not meet minimum enrollment—the registration fee will be fully refunded.
Transportation Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for all transportation arrangements to and from camp. Supervision will be provided for ONLY 10 minutes before camp begins. Out of respect for our camp instructors, please do not be late picking up your child.
Notes for Community Ed Camps Please dress your child appropriately for the weather and the camp. Old clothes are best—we get messy! If it’s raining, send a hooded jacket or umbrella. Camps will take a daily, supervised break with minimal walking
to another building. For break time, you will need to send snacks/drinks with your child or change for vending machines.
Confirmation and Waiver Forms Parents/guardians will receive a confirmation letter prior to the beginning of camp to confirm payment and registration. A liability waiver will also be sent to return the first day of camp. If a camp is full, you will be notified.
Supervised Lunch Any Day, Any Age (Food not included) Extend your camper’s fun by letting them attend both a morning and
afternoon camp session. RLC staff will collect your camper at the end of their morning camp, supervise their lunch, and drop them off with their afternoon leader. Parents may drop their camper off at their 9am camp and pick up at 3:30pm following their afternoon session. Campers need to bring a sack lunch and beverage each day. NOTIFY COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT (618) 437-5321, EXT. 1714 AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN LUNCH SUPERVISION
For more info or to register contact RLC Community & Corporate Ed at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714
Grades 7-12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: June 26
Location: Applied Science Center
Do you want to work with crops, soils, tractors, or heavy equipment? If so, we have you covered. Come explore and experience being in the driver’s seat of equipment larger than you can imagine. Learn how your career can grow in agriculture. Lunch will be provided.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
All Career Exploration camps will begin and end at the RLC Ina campus.
Contact:
618-437-5321 Ext. 1292
farnerg@rlc.edu
Grades 7-12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: June 26
Location: Advanced Technology Center
What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? Learn why public WiFi is not safe. Is there a safe way to use public WiFi? So, just what is a VPN? In addition to exploring computer science, campers will discover how to fly a professional quality drone taking still images as well as 4k film footage.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
All Career Exploration camps will begin and end at the RLC Ina campus.
Contact:
618-437-5321 Ext. 1292
farnerg@rlc.edu
Grades 7-12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: June 26
Location: RLC
Learn about the many different healthcare fields including Emergency Medical Services, Radiology, Nursing, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting. Lunch will be provided. Additional details will be provided following receipt of registration.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
All Career Exploration camps will begin and end at the RLC Ina campus.
Contact:
618-437-5321 Ext. 1777
robinsonb@rlc.edu
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Rend Lake College, Ina Campus
COST: $10 – Due Upon Notification of Acceptance
Camp leaders consist of professors from RLC Business & Visual Communication Design Programs as well as local business owners & many other local experts in their fields.
Registration is open to students entering 6th, 7th & 8th grades in August 2023.
For more information or to obtain an application contact:
Rend Lake College
Applied Science & Advanced Technology
INA, Ill. (April 19, 2023) — Rend Lake College is excited to announce its 2023 summer camp lineup for youth from Kindergarten through high school. With a variety of activities from sports, and arts and crafts, to rockets, drones and computer coding, there is something for everyone. The college offers a safe and friendly environment with qualified instructors ready to help guide your student through their summer adventure. Give your child a chance to unplug and explore new skills while having fun.
Outdoor Life
Grades 4-6
Time: 9 am-Noon
Date: June 12-15
Location: Historic Schoolhouse
Camp Instructor: Staff of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Cost: $75
If you like being outside, this is the camp for you! Join Park Rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and participate in some basic outdoor camping skills. Each day will be filled with fun activities that will help you feel more comfortable in the outdoors. We will focus on what you should do if you get “lost” in the woods, identify some of the things that you should and should not be afraid of, and signal for help. We will set up the perfect campsite and discover the items you will need if spending the night in the woods. Try your hand at geocaching (treasure hunting with a GPS) and navigating with a compass and a map, tying knots, and making a para-cord bracelet to take home. On the final day of camp we will play old fashion lawn games and cook our lunch over a campfire. Yum!
Golf Camps
Grades K-3, Boys & Girls
Time: 8:30 -11:30 am
Date: June 13
Location: Rend Lake Golf Course
Grades 4-6, Boys & Girls
Time: 8:30-11:30 am
Date: June 14
Location: Rend Lake Golf Course
Camp Instructor: Corey Phillips
Cost: $20
Campers will learn the basic fundamentals of the game of golf including grip, stance, back-swing and through-swing and also participate in age appropriate drills & tips involving putting, chipping, full swing, golf course etiquette, and on course play.
Let's Get Fit
Grades 4-6
Time: 9 am - Noon
Date: June 20-22
Location: RLC REC Center
Camp Instructor: Laura Johnston
Cost: $60
Let’s Get Fit will show kids that being active is fun! This camp will introduce kids to an active lifestyle. Campers will participate in several different types of physical activities and learn about nutrition all while having fun! Please wear
play clothes, sunscreen, and tennis shoes.
Chefs of Tomorrow
Grades 4-6
Time: 9 am - Noon
Date: July 31-Aug. 3
Location: Student Center, Room 103
Camp Instructor: Chef Jeff Fairbanks
Cost: $75
Each day is a new culinary adventure as each camper learns the basics to begin cooking safely. Campers will learn how to cook lunch for themselves and maybe even surprise others with their cooking skills! Campers will be taking home samples of their creations.
RLC Bakeshop
Grades 5-8
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: May 22-25
Location: Student Center, Room 110
Camp Instructor: Chef Daniel Brock
Cost: $75
Kids, are you interested in learning how to run your own bakeshop? Join RLC professional pastry chef, Jeff Fairbanks, to learn skills in baking and pastry techniques. Campers will work alongside Chef Jeff and Chef Brock during the camp to create delicious bakery items. Campers will learn about planning, cost analysis, production, marketing, and sales while preparing for their very own bake sale on the final day of camp.
Blastoff!
Grades 4-7
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: June 12-15
Location: Science Building, Room 115
Camp Instructor: Greg Hollmann
Cost: $75
Turn an ordinary summer into another adventure while attending this ultimate science camp. Participants will build, decorate, and launch their own model rockets that reach heights up to 1,000 feet. In addition to building and launching the rockets, participants will view videos produced by NASA which highlight our explorations on other planets, discuss the possibility of life beyond Earth, and participate in activities that bring the solar system to scale. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to stimulate and educate young minds!
Art Exploration
Grades 1-3
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: July 10-12
Location: LRC, Room 103
Grades 4-6
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Date: July 10-12
Location: LRC, Room 103
Camp Instructor: Emily DeForest
Cost: $60
Campers will experiment with materials and techniques that enhance the communication of ideas through art. Exploration of visual arts will be provided through the creation of make-and-take projects. Projects may include painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, print-making and more.
The Look
Grades 4-6
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: June 14
Location: Studio RLC, RLC MarketPlace, Mt. Vernon
Camp Instructors: Studio RLC Style Team
Cost: $20
Discover the basics of skin care, make-up, nail care, and hair care. Campers will develop self-confidence, social skills, and general hygiene in this one day camp.
RLC Super Sleuths
Grades 4-6
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Date: June 20-22
Location: Learning Resource Center
Camp Instructor: Sandy West
Cost: $60
Do you have what it takes to solve a mystery? This exciting new camp is an excellent way to test your detective skills! You will work together to solve the RLC mystery using detective skills and forensic science. Campers will learn how science can be found useful in everyday mystery solving.
DIY Summer Wreath
Grades K-5
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Date: July 11
Grades 6-8
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Date: July 11
Location: Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus
Camp Instructor: Yvette Baker
Cost: $20
Get creative in this “Do It Yourself” craft class! Campers will learn how to create a fun summer themed flip flop wreath.
Registration for Community Ed & Sports Camps
Grade level applies to either past or upcoming grade. Visit www.rlc.summercamps, phone 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714 or mail registration/payment to Rend Lake College Community Education, Mail Code 64, 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846
Payment Options Payment may be made by check, money order, credit/debit card or cash and must be received at the time of registration. Please keep payments for Community Ed Camps and Sports Camps separate.
Refund and Cancellation Policy A full refund will be issued for cancellations received one week prior to the first day of camp. RLC cannot provide make-up sessions or partial refunds for days missed. RLC reserves the right to cancel any camps that do not meet minimum enrollment—the registration fee will be fully refunded.
Transportation Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for all transportation arrangements to and from camp. Supervision will be provided for ONLY 10 minutes before camp begins. Out of respect for our camp instructors, please do not be late picking up your child.
Notes for Community Ed Camps Please dress your child appropriately for the weather and the camp. Old clothes are best—we get messy! If it’s raining, send a hooded jacket or umbrella. Camps will take a daily, supervised break with minimal walking
to another building. For break time, you will need to send snacks/drinks with your child or change for vending machines.
Confirmation and Waiver Forms Parents/guardians will receive a confirmation letter prior to the beginning of camp to confirm payment and registration. A liability waiver will also be sent to return the first day of camp. If a camp is full, you will be notified.
Supervised Lunch Any Day, Any Age (Food not included) Extend your camper’s fun by letting them attend both a morning and
afternoon camp session. RLC staff will collect your camper at the end of their morning camp, supervise their lunch, and drop them off with their afternoon leader. Parents may drop their camper off at their 9am camp and pick up at 3:30pm following their afternoon session. Campers need to bring a sack lunch and beverage each day. NOTIFY COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT (618) 437-5321, EXT. 1714 AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN LUNCH SUPERVISION
For more info or to register contact RLC Community & Corporate Ed at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714
Grades 7-12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: June 26
Location: Applied Science Center
Do you want to work with crops, soils, tractors, or heavy equipment? If so, we have you covered. Come explore and experience being in the driver’s seat of equipment larger than you can imagine. Learn how your career can grow in agriculture. Lunch will be provided.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
All Career Exploration camps will begin and end at the RLC Ina campus.
Contact:
618-437-5321 Ext. 1292
farnerg@rlc.edu
Grades 7-12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: June 26
Location: Advanced Technology Center
What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? Learn why public WiFi is not safe. Is there a safe way to use public WiFi? So, just what is a VPN? In addition to exploring computer science, campers will discover how to fly a professional quality drone taking still images as well as 4k film footage.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
All Career Exploration camps will begin and end at the RLC Ina campus.
Contact:
618-437-5321 Ext. 1292
farnerg@rlc.edu
Grades 7-12
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Date: June 26
Location: RLC
Learn about the many different healthcare fields including Emergency Medical Services, Radiology, Nursing, Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting. Lunch will be provided. Additional details will be provided following receipt of registration.
Each camper will receive a T-shirt.
All Career Exploration camps will begin and end at the RLC Ina campus.
Contact:
618-437-5321 Ext. 1777
robinsonb@rlc.edu
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Rend Lake College, Ina Campus
COST: $10 – Due Upon Notification of Acceptance
Camp leaders consist of professors from RLC Business & Visual Communication Design Programs as well as local business owners & many other local experts in their fields.
Registration is open to students entering 6th, 7th & 8th grades in August 2023.
For more information or to obtain an application contact:
Rend Lake College
Applied Science & Advanced Technology
Topics: Career Services, Summer Camps, Apprenticeship