Summer Start 2026

    Monday, June 1, 2026 until Thursday, June 11, 2026 Central Daylight Time UTC -05:00


    Parkland College
    2400 W Bradley Ave
    Champaign, IL 61821
    United States

     Earn while you learn!

    Summer Start is a paid, hands-on career exploration program for students in Unit 4, Urbana, and Rantoul school districts. High school and homeschooled students entering 9-12 grade in Fall 2026 are invited to apply. 
    This program is hosted at Parkland College. 


    1/2 
    Day Sessions:

    Summer Start 2026 will run from June 1-June 11.

    Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors attend  Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.


    Rising Freshmen
    and Rising Sophomores attend Monday - Thursday from 1p.m. - 4p.m.

    **Activities will vary depending on what grade you are in.

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.