Explore academic programs, volunteer roles, local community organizations, and pre-college opportunities to keep students engaged and growing over the summer months.
Academic Opportunities
- District 86 Summer School: Visit the District 86 Summer School page to register for courses, sign up for free bus transportation, or learn more. To register and pay for courses, log in to the Parent Portal for Infinite Campus and select Activity.
- College of DuPage Summer Youth Academy Programs: Options available for K-12 grades, including high school credit courses, Career Academy, test prep, and tutoring. For additional information, contact Program Coordinator Jennifer Lange, MA, CPP, at langej86@cod.edu.
- Hinsdale Central Summer Athletic Camps: Covers camps for badminton, baseball, basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, mock trial, poms, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.
Job & Volunteer Opportunities
- Board Notice: Check out the physical board at Central in the hallway across from the counseling office.
- Work Permit Application: Minors age 14 or 15 must obtain an Employment Certificate from their local high school or school administration office (820 ILCS 205/9-12). Visit the DuPage Regional Office of Education for procedures and applications.
- Community Organizations:
- Community House Junior Board
- Hinsdale Public Library
- HCS Family Services Junior Board
- Hinsdale Humane Society
- Wellness House Youth Council: Contact Brittany Brady, Community Engagement and Program Events Manager, via email at bbrady@wellnesshouse.org or phone at 630-654-7205.
- Young Hearts for Life
Pre-College Camp Opportunities
Hinsdale Central Counseling Student Support: Explore the curated List of Colleges with Summer Opportunities provided by student support.
