Build & Bash

ROBOT | Build & Bash is just three weeks out—don't miss your chance to register.

Whether you're new to robotics, a seasoned builder, or just looking for a family fun day this event is your chance to create a bot, test your skills, and join the bracket competition for ultimate bragging rights. We'll have the tools, materials, and mentors—you bring the creativity.

🎟️ General admission gets you in + access to building materials
🛠️ Add a Robot Building Kit at checkout to hit the ground running

The competition bracket kicks off at 3PM. Come build, bash, & cheer on your favorite bot!

June 7th, 2025 01:00 PM - June 7th, 2025 04:00 PM

mHUB | 1623 W. Fulton St., Chicago

Learn more

GADgET Girls

Girls Adventuring in Design, Engineering, and Technology

This two-week camp introduces girls to design and manufacturing processes. Students complete their own projects through guided instruction, explore career paths in manufacturing and engage with women currently working in the field. This program includes at least one field trip. Family members are inviited on the final afternoon as students present their final projects.

Monday to Friday, June 9-20 (no class on Thursday, June 19)

9am-4pm

YEEXC-0002-100, $449

See page 31 for more information.

These camps give students the opportunity to explore the world of manufacturing. Camps include training on industry-standard equipment and field trips to local manufacturing facilities. 

Students should be dropped off and picked up in the Technical Education Center (TEC). A youth aide will be present for sign-in beginning at 8:45am each day. All students must be picked up within 15 minutes of class ending time. Please contact the Continuining Education Youth Coordinator at (630) 942-2208 if before and after supervision is needed. Students should bring a sack lunch.

June 9th, 2025 09:00 AM - June 20th, 2025 04:00 PM

College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd, Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 0014. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Learn more

GCAMP Summer Manufacturing Tours: Hoffer Plastics

GCAMP is excited to host transformational summer tours for students (ages 12+) interested in STEM careers within manufacturing and industry.

• Explore the educational pathways that align with high wage industry careers.
• Go "behind the scenes" to see how some of the products we use every day are made.
• Interact directly with engineers, plant operators, and other industry professionals.

Register for one or more manufacturing tours using the links below. Limited spots are available. Parents, teachers, and counselors are also invited to attend, but each participant must register.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore your future career path!

________________________

Join us at Hoffer Plastics on June 10th from 9am-11am.

From our humble beginnings, Hoffer Plastics has grown to become an industry leader and innovator in the custom injection molding industry.  Today, we employ more than 350 people in our 365,000-square-foot facility on 24 acres. We produce more than three billion plastic parts annually and ship to countries around the globe. We have a consistent 99% on-time delivery record and have pioneered numerous product innovations, including the Trust-T-Lok™ line of safety closures for flexible pouch packages. Over the years, we’re proud to have been honored with numerous awards, including “Family Business of the Year," Plastics News “Processor of the Year," the Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award, 2022 Plastics News Sustained Excellence Award Winner, and Industry Week Best Plants Award 2024.

June 10th, 2025 09:00 AM - June 10th, 2025 11:00 AM

500 N Collins St, South Elgin, IL 60177

Learn more