This free 5-week summer program helps rising high schoolers discover their "spike" — the passion or strength that will shape their high school years and beyond. Each week, students hear from a different guest speaker working at the top of their field, including professors from Harvard University, lawyers from Yale Law School, engineers at companies like Uber and Zillow, published authors, and PhD researchers. Sessions are interactive, conversational, and designed to expose students to real paths they might not have considered.
Every week brings a new voice — someone who's built a career in a field your child might want to explore. Students get to ask real questions, not read about it in a textbook.
Speakers from Harvard, Yale Law, Uber, Zillow, and beyond
Designed for 7th–9th graders thinking about high school and what comes next
Free and open to the community — no application required
Dates: June 24 – July 22, 2026
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CT
Location: 95th Street Library
Price: Free
Spots available: 30
A new speaker and career field every week
Week 1 — June 24
Guest speaker session + Q&A
Week 2 — July 1
Guest speaker session + Q&A
Week 3 — July 8
Guest speaker session + Q&A
Week 4 — July 15
Guest speaker session + Q&A
Week 5 — July 22
Guest speaker session + Q&A
Spots are limited to 30 students. Sign up today to reserve your seat.
Sign Up to Enroll