Sandburg Workforce Development and Community Education

06/17/2026

🎺Sandburg Community Band Patriotic Concert🎷

Join the Sandburg Community Band for our 2nd annual FREE outdoor patriotic concert! 🇺🇸 Bring your friends and family for a fun, festive evening filled with music and community!

📅 July 2
⏰ 7 p.m. (Opens at 6 p.m.)
📍 Sandburg Campus – E Loft Patio (Galesburg)

Event Highlights:
✨ Glitter tattoo station provided by Rebecca Galbreath
🌭 Food available for purchase from Carnival Delights

06/15/2026

🕵️ Celebrating the completion of our Forensics Camp last week! 🕵️

Students explored the fascinating world of criminal justice and forensic science through hands-on activities and career exploration opportunities.

Campers worked with Criminal Justice Professor Chris Barber in Sandburg's crime lab, learning fingerprinting and ballistics techniques while gaining insight into careers in the field. Students also toured the Jail with the Knox County Sheriff's Office, where they learned firsthand about careers in law enforcement.

👏 Thank you to Chris Barber, the Knox County Sheriff's Office, and everyone who helped make this week a success. We're proud of all the students who brought their curiosity and investigative skills to camp!

06/10/2026

Looking for meaningful, engaging summer opportunities for your child or teen?

Sandburg’s summer youth programming offers something for every interest! Whether it’s building confidence on the court in Youth Athletic Camps, developing life skills in Manners Camp, exploring creativity in Kids on Campus, or discovering career pathways through Taking Back the Trades, each program is designed to be fun, educational, and led by experienced facilitators—helping young participants stay active, build skills, and gain confidence all summer long!

Scroll to explore all available camps and find the right fit for your family! 🧑🏼‍🧑🏾‍👧🏻👨🏿‍👩🏾‍👦🏾‍🧒🏿👩🏻‍👦🏼👨🏻‍👩🏼‍👧🏼‍👦🏻

View full details and register today: ➡️https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE

06/10/2026

📸 STEM Camp highlights are in!

We’re still celebrating an amazing week at our first Taking Back the Trades STEM Camp - and now we’re excited to share a few snapshots that capture the experience!

From hands-on learning experiences with robotics to behind-the-scenes looks at real IT systems, our students didn’t just learn about technology - they got to experience it. 💻

06/09/2026

Basketball Camp shirts have arrived!👕

We’re ready to kick off Elite High School Boys Basketball Camp on Monday, June 15, and these shirts are looking great—Thank you, Go Van Gogh’s!

📅 Upcoming Camp Dates:
• High School Boys Elite Basketball Camp: June 15
• Boys & Girls Youth Basketball Camp (3rd-8th grade): June 16–18
• Girls Youth Softball Camp (3rd-8th grade): June 23–25
• Boys & Girls Youth Volleyball Camp (3rd-8th grade): July 14–16
• High School Team Volleyball Camp: July 14–16

⏰ Reminders:
👕Shirt deadlines have passed for basketball and softball camps, but there’s still time to register for volleyball camp and receive a camp T-shirt if you sign up by the deadline!
✅ Walk-ins are welcome for all camps!
💳 All registrations are cashless (credit/debit only)

📲 Register for upcoming camps here:
https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE

We can’t wait to see everyone in the gym—let’s have a great summer! 🏀🥎🏐

06/08/2026

Just one week until we’re back in the gym—and if these photos from last year are any indication, it’s going to be another great summer! 🏀🥎🏐

Led by the Carl Sandburg College Athletics coaching staff, these camps provide a fun, supportive environment where young athletes can build skills, confidence, and teamwork through expert instruction—perfect for all skill levels!

• Boys Elite Basketball (Grades 9–12): June 15 | $50/person
• Boys & Girls Basketball (Grades 3–8): June 16–18 | $60/person
• Girls Softball (Grades 3–8): June 23–25 | $60/person
• Boys & Girls Volleyball (Grades 3–8): July 14–16 | $60/person
• Team Volleyball Camp (HS Teams): July 14–16 | $125/team

Important reminders:
• Walk-in registration is welcome (parent/guardian required at check-in to sign waivers), but early registration is preferred.
• All registrations are cashless (credit/debit only).
• Register early to receive a camp T-shirt! (deadlines vary)

Register here: https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE

Questions:
📞 309.345.3501| 📧 [email protected]

06/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating the final day of our first Taking Back the Trades Camp this summer! 🎉

What an incredible week of STEM Camp it has been! Our students dove into the world of technology and innovation through hands-on experiences in AI and robotics, while also earning Digital Literacy Badges as part of this camp’s industry-recognized certification.

Throughout the week, campers explored exciting pathways in Sandburg’s Information Technology & Cyber Security AAS program, toured campus, and heard directly from Sandburg’s IT professionals about real-world careers in the field.

We also had the opportunity to visit the Galesburg Public Library for our employer site visit, where students learned from their IT team and saw firsthand how technology powers community resources.

👏 We are so proud of the curiosity, creativity, and growth our students demonstrated all week long. A huge thank you to our partners, presenters, and staff who made this experience possible!

Stay tuned next week to see our next Taking Back the Trades Camp unfold as our students explore the world of criminal justice with Forensics Camp!

There are still a few spots available for our remaining free career exploration camps this summer, so register now to join in on the fun! ➡️ https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE

06/04/2026

Grab the last few spots for June's camps!
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🚨 Last-Minute Openings for Taking Back the Trades Camps! 🚨

We’ve had a few spots open up in STEM Camp (now through June 5)! Missed Day 1? No problem - we’ll help campers get caught up so they don’t miss a beat.

Plus, we now have openings for Forensics Camp, Trades Camp, Health Science, & Ag Camp!
If you or your student is interested in hands-on learning, career exploration, and trying something new, now is the perfect time to jump in!

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore high-demand career pathways and build valuable skills in a fun, engaging environment.

✅ Open to ages 14–24
✅ Galesburg Campus
✅ FREE (thanks to the Taking Back the Trades Grant!)

REGISTER here https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE

Tag someone who should take advantage of these opportunities! 👇

06/03/2026

✨ JUNE SPOTLIGHT: DIAMOND PAINTING IN SANDBURG'S CARTHAGE CAMPUS ✨
Our “12 Months of Hidden Talent at Sandburg” series continues with a fan favorite!

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 Carthage Campus
💲 All supplies included

Whether you’re crafty or brand‑new to it, diamond painting is fun, calming, and beginner‑friendly.
Secure your spot today: under "Personal Enrichment" https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE

06/02/2026

Our Carl Sandburg College Athletics Youth Camps are back this summer - and every camper will score an exclusive camp T-shirt!

Led by Sandburg’s coaching staff, these camps are the perfect way for young athletes to build skills, confidence, and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment, no matter their experience level.

🔥 Spots are still available, so register now to guarantee your T-shirt!

Camp Lineup:
🏀 Boys Elite Basketball (Grades 9–12): June 15 | 1–5 p.m. | $50
🏀 Boys & Girls Basketball (Grades 3–8): June 16–18 | $60
🗓️ T-shirt deadline: Already passed

🥎 Girls Softball (Grades 3–8): June 23–25 | $60
🗓️ T-shirt deadline: June 5

🏐 Boys & Girls Volleyball (Grades 3–8): July 14–16 | $60
🏐 High School Team Volleyball: July 14–16 | $125/team
🗓️ T-shirt deadline: June 26

Walk-ins are welcome but register early to guarantee your camp T-shirt!

Register online here ➡️ https://commerce.cashnet.com/SANDBURGWDCE