Spring Forward
2025 Summer Enrichment Camps Recap
This year’s camp theme, “Exploring Our Future,” offered an engaging experience that sparked curiosity about career paths. Students participated in thoughtful conversations on building meaningful careers and shaping a fulfilling future. The program combined hands-on learning, mentorship from professionals across diverse industries, and immersive field trips—such as visits to JA’s Inspiration Center and college campuses. Career presentations from community leaders offered additional real-world insights and inspiration.
705
CAMPERS
8
CAMP LOCATIONS
4
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
70
SUPPORT STAFF
45
CERTIFIED TEACHERS
65+
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Read the 2025 Summer Enrichment Camp School District Reports:
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Rock Island-Milan School District
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East Moline School District
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Bettendorf Community School District
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Moline-Coal Valley School District
HOURS OF READING & MATH INSTRUCTION PER STUDENT
40+
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING HOURS PER STUDENT
52
Many thanks to all who were a part of Spring Forward’s biggest and best summer yet, including:
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
4H
Army Corp of Engineers
Augustana College
Ballet Quad Cities
Bettendorf Family Museum
Bettendorf Public Library
Challenge To Change
ComedySportz
Common Chord
“Curious By Nature” @ Hauberg Estate
Davenport Parks and Recreation
East Moline Public Library
Family Resources
Figge Art Museum
First Tee – Quad Cities
German American Heritage Center
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois - Quad Cities
Illinois DNR
Illowa Council, Scouting America
Iowa State Extension Office
Junior Achievement of the Heartland
Johannes Bus Service
Legacy Sports
Living Lands and Waters
Moline Parks and Recreation
Moline Public Library
Nahant Marsh Education Center
Nest Cafe
Nika Loves Books
Nourish
Putnam Museum and Science Center
Quad City Botanical Center
Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network
Quad City Animal Welfare Center
Quad City Conservation Alliance
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Rock Island Public Library
Rock Island Parks and Recreation
Royal Drama Dance
Scott County Conservation
STEAM on Wheels
University of Illinois Extension
Western Illinois University
WQAD Weather Team
WQPT Public Television
Young Lions Roar
YWCA Quad Cities
Zay Creatives
Rock Island-Milan, Moline-Coal Valley, East Moline and Bettendorf Community School Districts
FIELD TRIPS
Arsenal Museum
Augustana College
Bettendorf Family Museum
Centennial Park
Figge Art Museum
Fejervary Park
Hauberg Estate Bio Blitz
John Deere Classic
Kamp Kawnipi
Lock and Dam 15
Modern Woodmen Park
Nahant Marsh Education Center
Niabi Zoo
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Putnam Museum and Science Center
QCCA Wetlands
Quad City Botanical Center
Rock Island County Fair
Riverside Park (Fishing)
Rock Island Library (Magic show)
Schwiebert Park
Scott County Park
Western Illinois University
Whitewater Junction
Wildcat Den State Park
YWCA Quad Cities (Swimming)