203 Community Events

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The Naperville Fire Department is hosting a Community Advocate Response Team (CART) Open House on Sunday, April 26th. The event runs from 12-3 PM at Vai’s Naperville (916 S. Route 59).

Event highlights:

CPR & AED training

Live demonstrations

See CART in action

The Community Advocate Response Team (CART) program is an evolution of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) model. CART provides 24/7 support to the community by responding to mental health and quality-of-life incidents before they escalate to life-threatening events.

D203 & D204 high school students! Want to make an impact? Help the Youth Advisory Committee During National Prevention Week by chalking alcohol-free prevention and positivity messages. You'll have a chance to receive service hours, and the best chalk design will win a prize!

• Monday, May 11th, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Metea Valley High School
• Tuesday, May 12th, from 3:30-5:00 pm at Waubonsie Valley High School
• Rain Dates: Wednesday, May 13th (MVHS) from 3:30-5:00 pm, Thursday, May 14th (WVHS) from 3:30-5:00 pm

Register by Thursday, May 7th, online or by email

Your input is needed on the Power of Choice campaign to help create a healthier community! The Power of Choice is a project of 360 Youth Services and works collaboratively with Districts 203 & 204 to provide campaigns for youth, parents and the schools.

One is focused on supporting parents in talking with their junior high schooler about not using alcohol, one supports 6th-8th grade students in knowing health risks of vaping, and another is focused on supporting high school teens in making healthy choices regarding alcohol and other substance use.

The Power of Choice is asking junior high parents and students, and high school teens to participate in one of the three quick surveys below, to provide feedback regarding where they receive information.

6th-8th Grade Parent Survey

High School Student Survey

The deadline to take these surveys is Tuesday, May 19.

Learn about youth mental health issues and ways to assist during a training hosted by KidsMatter!

This free Youth Mental Health First Aid course for adults combines online coursework with an in-person class from 9am - 2pm, May 13 at the Naperville District 203 Administration Center, 203 W. Hillside Road.

EcoNomix: Where ideas become startups

A free 7-week incubator for grades 5–8. Build a real startup, solve real-world problems, and pitch at a final showcase to win $500+ in cash funding and $1,500+ in prizes.

Build, pitch, and launch your own idea!

🎤 Build vocal skills, make friends, and perform in a supportive environment! From our 1-week Singing Safari Camp to ensembles and a Vocal Workshop, there’s something for every singer.

📅 Camps begin June 1. Learn more and register here.

Human Health Explorers is back for the summer, bigger and better!

This free 6-week health science camp for incoming 5th–9th graders is where curiosity meets real science. Explore how your body actually works, how everyday decisions impact your health, and how medicine and biology shape the world around you, all through hands-on activities, fun challenges, and interactive discussions.

Win prizes every session and climb the cumulative leaderboard all summer long.

In partnership with The Alive Center Naperville.

Space is limited, fill out our interest form now!

Applications are open for KidsMatter’s Senior High School Board! This leadership opportunity is for students currently in grades 9-11 who want to be a part of giving youth a voice in issues most relevant to teens and organizing initiatives for peers.

District 203 summer school students (grades 6–8) can join Alive Naperville for FREE drop-in after school, June 8–July 2! Includes games, STEM, art, snacks & more.

Free transportation from Lincoln Jr High provided. ☀️ 500 W 5th Ave.

Need academic support for your student? Alive Naperville offers FREE in-person tutoring for K–12 students every Wednesday & Thursday from 4–6 PM. No registration required—just show up! 📚✨ 500 W 5th Ave, Naperville.

Apply to explore in-demand career opportunities this summer through KidsMatter’s SpringBoard Summer Series, which offers classes in arts and innovation, healthcare, pharmacy, trades and construction, and physical and life sciences.

Learn more here.

Make summer meaningful! Inside Out Club camps (ages 4–18) build kindness, confidence, and leadership through fun, hands-on activities and real community impact. Spots are limited—register today!