College & Career Readiness in D128

A monthly update of events, opportunities, and resources to support all D128 students in exploring multiple paths.

Summer '26

D128 Academic Enrichment Camps

June ACT Test Prep Workshops (9th-11th grades): Led by D128 instructors, these workshops teach students a blend of skill-building and test-taking strategies. All four domains and writing are included.

Location: LHS
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Dates

Week 1 (June 1- June 4): Math
Week 2 (June 8 - June 11): Science
Week 3 (June 15 - June 18): English/Reading
Week 4 (June 22 - June 25): English/Writing

Cost: $300
Register here! Space is limited.

Forensic Science Experience (9th-12th grades): Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Do you like working on clues and analyzing evidence to solve a crime? Are you enticed by TV shows like Forensic Files, CSI, Bones, Cold Case Files, or New Detectives? If so, then Forensic Science is the class for you! Forensic science is the application of sciences (chemistry, physics, and biology) to criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. It includes investigation of crime scenes and evidence analysis. Forensic Science is offered as an enrichment class in D128. It is a one-week class that covers the basics of forensic science, including fingerprinting, fiber analysis, ballistics, trace evidence analysis, poisons, drugs, blood samples, and DNA evidence. Students are taught the proper collection, preservation, and laboratory analysis of various samples.

Location: LHS
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
June Session: June 15 - June 18
July Session: July 13 - July 16
Cost per session: $72
Registration:

Register for June Session here! Space is limited.
Register for July Session here! Space is limited.

July ACT Prep Workshops (9th-11th grades): Led by D128 instructors, these workshops teach students a blend of skill-building and test-taking strategies. All four domains and writing are included (9th-11th grades).

Location: LHS
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM:
Dates

Week 1 (June 29 - July 2): Math
Week 2 (July 7 - June 9): Science
Week 3 (July 13 - July 16): English/Reading
Week 4 (July 20 - July 23): English/Writing

Cost: $300
Register here! Space is limited.

D128 Freshmen Launch Workshops (rising 9th graders only): The D128 Freshman Launch Workshop is a half-day experience designed to support students entering high school in their academic success and time management.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location/Date:

Vernon Hills High School: Aug. 3 - Register here! Space is limited.
Libertyville High School: Aug. 4 - Register here! Space is limited.

Notes

Registration involves creating an account with Bound.
Check out other D128 summer camp opportunities here!
For information about financial assistance, please click here.

External Opportunities (Non-D128)

**External Opportunity: Consumers Credit Union Apprenticeship - Now accepting applications for Branch and Technology Apprenticeship Programs (Click here for more information)

**External Opportunity: Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Program Announcements From Grainger Engineering - Summer Program and College Scholarship Applications (Click here for more information)

**External Opportunity: LCIS x TCS GoIT FREE 8-Week Tech Program for Your Students – Built for Every Background (Click here for more information)

*External Opportunity: Summer Essay Support - Mark your calendar to participate in College Essay Guy's summer essay workshops. There is no charge for D128 juniors to participate in these summer workshops; future you will thank present you for getting a jumpstart on your college application writing requirements! (Flyer).