Imagine digging at an archeological site, opening a honeybee hive, or performing African dance. For some Illinois teens, imagination will turn to reality during Illini Summer Academies, set to begin June 24 on the University of Illinois campus.
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OREGON — Imagine digging at an archeological site, opening a honeybee hive, or performing African dance. For some Illinois teens, imagination will turn to reality during Illini Summer Academies, set to begin June 24 on the University of Illinois campus.
The event, sponsored by U of I Extension 4-H, brings more than 300 teens to campus to work in 17 different academic fields of study with elite university professors and graduate students. During the day, teens do what college students do, such as conduct experiments in some of the campus’ hundreds of labs. Some academies tour industry job sites to see research in action. During the evening, teens explore campus, stay in college dorms, enjoy the campus recreation areas, and order late-night pizza.