Illini Summer Academies is a life-changing personal development experience on the University of Illinois campus. Participants from around Illinois attend academy sessions led by university professors and enjoy a variety of educational sessions that provide a taste of what is possible after high school. Redefine how you see your own potential and network with other youth leaders as you take advantage of this one-of-a-kind summer opportunity. See you June 23-27, 2024!
Illini Summer Academies - June 23-27, 2024
Look for applications to be opened in early January 2024. Scholarships will be available through our Trailblazers scholarship program.
Register in Z-Suites:
If you have not already created an account on Z-Suites, you can do so now so that when the application opens you are ready to go. See instructions on how to create a free account here: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/participate/zsuite-enrollment-info
Now Recruiting ISA 2024 Design Team Members
The Illini Summer Academies (ISA) Design Team is an opportunity for young leaders to build their communication, teamwork, and event-planning skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Team members will play a direct role in planning and implementing the 2024 ISA which will be held on campus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from June 23-27, 2024.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be available for a 1.5-hour planning meeting monthly starting in November 2023 until June 2024 as well as complete assigned tasks independently or in small groups.
- Applicants must be able to attend the 2024 ISA even in late June 2024.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, November 3
Apply at: https://go.illinois.edu/ISADesignTeam2024
Information for Academy Hosts:
ISA 2024 Fact Sheet for Hosts: Fact Sheet
Highlights from ISA 2023:
ISA 2023 Agenda: Brochure
ISA 2023 Guidelines: Participant Overview
ISA Preview
Learn more about the Illini Summer Academy event by hearing from past participants about their experiences.