Youth Programs
The youth programs at Triton College are designed to introduce children and teens to various educational and recreational activities within the collegiate environment of Triton. With fun youth programs, convenient schedules for parents, and great locations, don’t miss out on these great opportunities!
To register or for questions please contact the School of Continuing Education at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3500 or AskCE@triton.edu.
Youth Summer Camps
The School of Continuing Education offers a number of fun and educational summer camps for children between the ages of seven and sixteen. Visit our youth summer camps webpage below for more camp details.
Summer Camps
Children's Music Lessons
Introduce your child to the joy and excitement of music. This program provides one-on-one instruction with a music instructor in Piano and Violin. Students meet with instructors for a 25-minute lesson once a week for thirteen weeks during the student’s selected time slot. Age eligibility is listed for each course. All skill levels are welcomed.
** Time slots for Spring 2027 Coming Soon **
(For children ages 5 – 15)
MUSC03201 – Piano Lessons
Dates: 1/23/2027 - 5/01/2027 (Saturdays)
Times: 8:00am – 11:30am
Tuition: $299*
MUSC03202 – Piano Lessons
Dates: 1/21/2027 – 4/29/2027 Thursdays)
Times: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuition: $299*
*Additional Fees Apply at the Time of Registration
(For children ages 5 – 15)
MUSC04201 – Violin Lessons
Dates: 1/23/2027 - 5/01/2027 (Saturdays)
Times: 8:00am – 11:30am
Tuition: $299*
*Additional Fees Apply at the Time of Registration
Triton College’s Nelnet payment plan is available for this program.
Follow these instructions to register your child for Youth Music lessons:
- Click “View Music Lesson Schedule” to see the time slots and instructor's availability.
- Click "Music Lesson Registration Policy" to view the registration policy.
- To continue with the registration or to stop at this point, you must either agree/decline the registration policy.
- If you agree to the registration policy, proceed to select the instructor that you want for lessons.
Children's Swim Lessons
Triton offers group and individual swim lessons to accommodate different ages, skill levels, and learning needs.
Group lessons provide a supportive environment where students can learn and practice swimming skills alongside peers at a similar skill level. Individual lessons offer one-on-one instruction tailored to the student’s specific goals and areas of development.
Group Children's Swim Lessons
Help your child build confidence, develop essential swimming skills, and have fun in the water! Our group children’s swim lessons are organized into five skill levels, allowing students to progress at a pace that matches their current abilities. Small class sizes provide personalized instruction and plenty of opportunities for practice and individual attention.
Please fill in the Children's Swim Lesson Participation and Emergency Contact forms and bring the completed documents to the first swim lesson.
Children's Swim Lesson Participation Form Emergency Contact Form
Not Sure Which Level Is Right for Your Student?
Sign up for our Swim Level Assessment! Students will be evaluated by our swim instructors, who will recommend the appropriate class level based on their current swimming skills.
New students are not required to participate in the Swim Level Assessment. However, instructors reserve the right to recommend or assign a student to a different level, if necessary, based on their swimming skills.
Please note: Attending the Swim Level Assessment does not guarantee enrollment in a swim class. Class sizes are limited, and the assessment does not reserve a spot. The assessment is intended to help families determine the appropriate level before registration opens.
Next Swim Level Assessment
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2027
Time: 1:30–4:00 p.m.
Spring 2027 Group Lesson Schedule
** Registration for Fall 2027 Coming Soon! **
Level 1 is designed for swimmers who are new to swim lessons or are still developing confidence and comfort in the water. Students will learn foundational water safety and swimming skills through guided activities and instructor support.
Recommended for: Swimmers who are still developing comfort in the water and beginning to learn basic swimming skills.
Skills introduced in Level 1:
- Entering and exiting the pool safely
- Becoming comfortable in shallow water
- Blowing bubbles through the mouth and nose
- Front and back kicking with assistance
- Scooping with a barbell or noodle
- Full face submersion
- Front and back floating
- Assisted rolling from front to back and back to front
Spring 2027 Sections
PED C64 301 - Children’s Swim Lessons: Level 1
Dates: 2/13/2027 – 5/1/2027 (Saturdays)
Time: 8:00am - 8:50am
Location: Triton Campus – R Building Pool
Tuition: $199*
PED C64 302 - Children’s Swim Lessons: Level 1
Dates: 2/13/2027 – 5/1/2027 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:00am - 9:50am
Location: Triton Campus – R Building Pool
Tuition: $199*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Level 2 is designed for swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to develop greater independence with basic swimming skills. Students will build upon floating and kicking skills while beginning to develop streamlined body position and coordinated breathing.
Recommended for: Swimmers who are comfortable putting their face in the water and can demonstrate basic floating and kicking skills with limited assistance.
Skills introduced in Level 2:
- Front streamline and front glides
- Front kicking with straight legs
- Back kicking with straight legs
- Scooping while taking two breaths
- Rolling from back to front
- Rolling from front to back
Spring 2027 Sections
PED C64 303 - Children’s Swim Lessons: Level 2
Dates: 2/13/2027 – 5/1/2027 (Saturdays)
Time: 10:00am - 10:50am
Location: Triton Campus – R Building Pool
Tuition: $199*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Level 3 is designed for swimmers who have developed foundational water skills and are ready to begin learning formal swimming strokes. Students will work on streamlined body position, front crawl, breathing techniques, backstroke, and elementary backstroke.
Recommended for: Swimmers who can swim completely independently and are ready to begin developing formal swimming strokes.
Skills introduced in Level 3:
- Front streamline
- Back streamline
- Introduction to freestyle
- Introduction to side breathing
- Introduction to backstroke
- Elementary backstroke
Spring 2027 Sections
PED C64 304 - Children’s Swim Lessons: Level 3
Dates: 2/13/2027 – 5/1/2027 (Saturdays)
Time: 11:00am - 11:50am
Location: Triton Campus – R Building Pool
Tuition: $199*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Levels 4 is designed for swimmers who have developed strong foundational swimming skills and are ready to build endurance, refine their strokes, and develop more advanced swimming techniques. Students will work on improving front crawl and backstroke, developing breaststroke and butterfly, and building overall swimming endurance and efficiency.
Recommended for: Swimmers who can swim independently using front crawl and backstroke and are ready to develop more advanced strokes and swimming skills.
Skills introduced in Level 4:
- Freestyle refinement and endurance
- Backstroke refinement and endurance
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
- Advanced breathing techniques
- Streamlined starts and turns
- Swimming endurance and efficiency
Spring 2027 Sections
PED C65 301 - Children’s Swim Lessons: Level 4
Dates: 2/11/2027 – 4/29/2027 (Thursdays)
Time: 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Location: Triton Campus – R Building Pool
Tuition: $199*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Weekend Workshops
Get creative, try something new, and make something to take home! Weekend Workshops are designed for students 8-16 and each features a unique take-home project led by experienced instructors, with plenty of opportunities for students to create and express themselves.
While all children are welcome to participate independently, we recommend that children between ages 8 and 10 have a parent, guardian, or other adult register alongside them. One adult may participate alongside each child by registering as an additional participant. Each registered participant will complete their own project.
Weekend Workshops Spring 2027 Schedule
** Registration for Spring 2027 Coming Soon! **
Maker Series: Plasma Cut Metal Sign – KDS C40 301
Create a one-of-a-kind metal sign while learning about CNC plasma cutting! Students
will design a metal sign with guidance from an experienced instructor. Participants
will finish their project with paint to take home.
Dates: 2/05/2027 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Recommended Ages: 12–16
Tuition: $99*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Valentine’s Day E-Cards – KDS C31 301
Create an eye popping, shareable, digitally animated card for your valentine! Your
instructors will take you through some simple ways to make hand drawn characters to
show a friend or loved one you appreciate them. With simple drawing work, you can
create a wonderful e-valentine that can be shared through text, email, or instant
message.
Dates: 2/13/2027 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Recommended Ages: 10–16
Tuition: $69*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Maker Series: Silk Screen T-Shirts – KDS C41 301
Design and create your own T-shirt! Participants will use a laser cutter to create
a stencil design, then learn the basics of silk screen printing to transfer their
design onto a T-shirt. Each student will leave with a screen-printed T-shirt to take
home.
Dates: 2/20/2027 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Recommended Ages: 12–16
Tuition: $99*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Self Portrait Photography - KDS C32 301
Learn how lighting, composition, and posing can transform a photograph! Students will
explore basic photography and portrait techniques before creating their own self-portraits
using studio lighting. Students will leave with their own portraits to enjoy and share.
Dates: 3/6/2027 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Recommended Age: 10–16
Tuition: $69*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Paint Your Pet – KDS C34 301
Turn your favorite furry, feathered, or four-legged friend into a work of art. Students
will explore creative techniques for capturing the personality and features of a beloved
pet while creating their own unique pet portrait to take home. Instructors will guide
you through the process of sketching out your portrait, making an underpainting, and
finalizing with textures and details to complete your masterpiece.
*Participants are asked to bring a photo of their pet as a reference.
Dates: 4/17/2027 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Recommended Ages: 8–13
Tuition: $69*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Mother’s Day Candles & Soaps – KDS C35 301
Create something special for Mom, or someone else you love! Students will learn how
to make their own decorative candle and handcrafted soaps while exploring color, scent,
and design. Students will take home their finished creations, perfect for gifting
or keeping.
Dates: 5/1/2027 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Recommended Ages: 10–16
Tuition: $89*
*Additional fees will apply at time of registration.
Triton Nelnet Payment Information
Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!
To enroll into the Nelnet payment plan, please follow the steps below.
Step 1. Request a MyTriton Portal username and password for your child.
- Compose an email to webadvisor@triton.edu requesting a MyTriton Portal username and password for your child.
- Include the following information in your email.
- Child’s First and Last Name
- Child's Date of Birth
- Last Four Digits of the Child's Social Security Number
- Contact's Preferred Email Address
Step 2. Click the Nelnet Payment Plan to enroll.