We are looking for fun, interactive sessions for our 2024 program! Please consider participating by offering a 60-minute hands-on session targeted toward 8-13 year-old children (and their grandparents/parents/adults). If you have idea but would like to discuss how to make a topic age appropriate, we are happy to discuss with you!
Sessions can be offered once or twice based on your availability. If you are interested in leading a session but believe you need more than 60 minutes, we can schedule your class as a part I and part II, giving two 60 minute sessions (120 minutes total). If you believe your class would be ideally suited for a 90 minute time frame, please contact the ACES Alumni Office for consideration. Funds will be provided to reimburse for session supplies on a per person basis, up to $10 per person, as needed.
If you or someone you know are interested in participating, please complete the form at the below link by Friday, February 1. We will be accepting a variety of sessions in several areas to represent the full breadth of our college.
Session Proposal Form |
You will be asked to provide:
- A commitment to the dates of the program and if you have a preference for a specific day.
- A session title with a short description that can be included in promotional materials (3-5 sentences). Our goal is to launch registration by March 1, 2023.
- Number your session can accommodate. We would like to have a minimum of 15-20 people per session.
- Name of the person coordinating and contact information.
- Whether a specific classroom or lab is required and if you have access to this space to reserve.
- If there is a day/time during the 2 days when the session cannot be lead (if known).
If you have any questions, please email at acesalumni@illinois.edu.
2024's schedule will be available in late Spring! View the full album from last year's event here. Here's a glimpse at what we did in 2023:
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
- 3:00PM - 5:00PM: Check-In at Bousfield Hall
- 4:45PM - 6:00PM: Dinner in Ikenberry Dining Hall
- 6:15PM - 7:15PM: Meet and Greet at ACES Library
- 7:30PM - 9:00PM: Campus Scavenger Hunt at Bousfield Hall
Thursday, July 13, 2023
- 7:00AM - 8:30AM: Breakfast at Ikenberry Dining Hall
- 7:30AM - 8:30AM: Late Check-In Option at Bousfield Hall
- 9:00AM - 5:30PM: Sessions beginning at ACES Library
- 5:30PM - 7:00PM: ACES Tailgate Dinner at ACES Library
- 7:30PM - 9:00PM: Evening Tours
- 9:00PM: Optional Movie Night on the Quad
Friday, July 14, 2023
- 7:00AM - 8:30AM: Breakfast at Ikenberry Dining Hall
- 9:00AM - 11:00AM: Graduation at ACES Library
- 12:00PM - 2:00PM: Check-Out at Bousfield Hall
Sessions
Sessions will be available Spring 2024.