Galesburg campus

For registration and questions, email us, or call 309.345.3501.

Community band 

The Sandburg community band is calling all musicians — whether you strum, drum or sing — to join our fun, friendly ensemble. Let’s make music together!

Complete the interest form today to participate.
 

Gardening series

Location: Galesburg campus / community garden 
Instructor:University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners 

Garden maintenance: weeds & pests 101
Date:  Thursday, July 10 
Time:  3-5 p.m. 
Cost: Free 

 

Help with harvest!
Date:  Thursday, August 14 
Time:  9-11 a.m. 
Cost: Free

 welding instructor putting a welding helmet on a child's head.

Kids on Campus 2025

Date: July 21-25  
Time: Daily from 9 a.m.-noon 
Location: Galesburg campus, (bldg G) 
Ages: K-6 
Cost: $90 for the entire week or $30 per class  
Limited scholarships are available through the Sandburg Foundation and for Galesburg #205 students: Apply for a scholarship. 

There's no need to apply for a scholarship if your child is from Galesburg CUSD 205 as the school is covering the fee for the first 100 of their students who sign up. Once the limit has been reached, a bulletin will be posted here. 

Registration is open.

 

 

Sessions available

  • Money Matters — Learn to Save It! (Open to K-6)         
  • Beat It!— An Intro to Drumming (Open to K-6)           
  • Designing Desserts (Open to K-6)           
  • Junior Welding Workshop (Open to K-6)       
  • Crowning Confidence— An Intro to Pageants (Open to K-6)       
  • Backyard Birding (Open to K-6)        
  • Gardening: Seeds to Sprouts (Open to K-6)
  • Dance Improvisation and Rhythm (Open to K-6)
  • Cheer We Go! (Open to K-3) 
  • Sock Puppet Theater (Open to K-1)
  • Rhythm & Rhyme: Instrument & Song Creation (Open to K-1)
  • Crafting: Little Hands, Big Creations (Open to K-1)         

 

 

  • Snap It!— Photography Fun (Open to 2-6)          
  • Dungeons & Dragons: My First Campaign (Open to 2-6)           
  • Knead to Know: Basics of Bread Making (Open to 2-6)                     
  • STEM in the Sky: Kite Building & Aerodynamics (Open to 2-6)        
  • Chess for Success (Open to 2-3)       
  • Uke Can Do It!— Beginner Ukulele Class (Open to 4-6) 
  • Crack the Case: Forensics (Open to 4-6)                    
  • Rocket into Robotics (Open to 4-6)          
  • Tech Wizardry (Open to 4-6)

girl dribbling a basketball.

Summer 2025 athletic camps

Location: Galesburg campus, gymnasium
Cost of each camp: $45 per person; $125 per team (if applicable) 

Register here.

Sandburg girls softball camp

Come out and learn the fundamentals of softball while having fun. If you register before May 27, you'll receive a camp T-shirt. 

Email Coach Winkler, or call 309.368.0467 for more information.

Dates: June 3-5
Grades 3-5: 2-3:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Grades 9-12: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Instructors: Head Coach Todd Winkler and Sandburg team members 

 

Sandburg boys & girls volleyball camp 

Come out and learn the fundamentals of volleyball while having fun. If you register before July 22, you'll receive a camp T-shirt. 

Email Coach Winkler, or call 309.368.0467 for more information.


Dates: July 29-31
Grades 3-5: 10-11:30 a.m.
Grades 6-8: 1-3 p.m.
Grades 9-12: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
High school team camp: 6-8 p.m.
Instructors: Head Coach Todd Winkler and Sandburg team members 

 

Sandburg boys & girls cross country camp 

Come out and learn the fundamentals of cross country running while having fun! Water will be available on site, but campers must bring/provide their own water bottle. In addition to appropriate running attire (shoes, socks, clothes, hats, etc.), you're encouraged to wear/bring sunscreen and be prepared for outdoor activities. If you register before June 1, you'll receive a camp T-shirt. 

Email Coach Kim Schrader, or call 309.337.6536 for more information. 

Dates: June 10-12
Grades 4-8: 9:30-11 a.m.
Grades 9-12: 1-2:30 p.m.
Instructors: Head Coach Kim Schrader and Sandburg team members 

 

Sandburg boys & girls basketball camp

Come out and learn the fundamentals of basketball while having fun! Contests, awards and 5 on 5 games will also take place! Those who register prior to July 9 will receive a camp t-shirt.
Email Coach Fernetti, or call 319.759.1480 for more information.

Dates: July 14-16
Grades 3-5 Time: 9-11 a.m.
Grades 6-8 Time: 1-3 p.m.
Instructors: Head Coach’s Kellen Fernetti and Ryan Twaddle & Sandburg team members


Check our Facebook page for more details on each program, or send us a text message at 309.316.6659 with questions.

 

Carthage campus

For registration and questions, email us, or call 217.357.3129. 

Intermediate ESL

Instructor: Jay Harnack
When: Aug. 22, 2024-Dec. 12, 2025
Time: Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $90

Spanish for the workplace

Instructor: Carlos Himan
When: Aug. 22, 2024-Dec. 12, 2025
Time: Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $90

People at a factory on a tour
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