Digital Backpack 65 is a dynamic online hub designed to connect Evanston youth with high-quality learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Whether discovering after-school programs and summer camps, or exploring new skills, students can use Digital Backpack 65 to find experiences that align with their interests and future goals.
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Savings for Success
Savings for Success is a program of YWCA Evanston/North Shore and the Evanston Community Foundation that provides families with a way to work together to save for their children’s futures. It’s a rewards and savings program designed to make post-high school education more accessible and achievable for all District 65 students – starting in kindergarten, including 1st and 6th grade as well.
Camp Kaleidoscope
Learn about nutrition and cooking! Working from recipes that do not need heat, out Junior Chefs will measure, stir, and pour as they create treats.
The rules are simple: design a video game using MakeCode Arcade, include at least 10 core game elements, and submit it by April 6th. You can complete this challenge in an afternoon, but the more game elements you include and the more you participate the better your chances of winning the best prizes.
Code It! Citywide Challenge
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Evanston’s new eLEAP program is breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for racially marginalized students. Through grants and incentives, eLEAP makes camps, extracurricular activities, and local resources more accessible, empowering students to explore, engage, and thrive.
By becoming a provider, you’ll amplify your program’s impact and connect with families eager to discover valuable opportunities in their community. Ensure your programs reach the right audience and make it easier for families to find the enriching opportunities they’re looking for.
