Chicago Day Programs

At the NSLC on Business & Entrepreneurship, high school students experience realistic simulations that let them see and feel what it’s like to start, manage and build a company. Working with your peers, you will tackle the challenges of a start-up – from idea generation to securing financing, to launching your business. By the end… Read More

Experiential Learning: Bridging Education and Real-World Skills 

In today’s rapidly evolving world, traditional classrooms often struggle to provide students with the hands-on experience necessary to transform theories and ideas into practical knowledge and skills. Passive learning methods fail to effectively engage students, while experiential learning offers an alternative approach that boosts engagement, retention, critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills.  What is Experiential… Read More

The Power of Networking for High School Students

When teens sign up for summer programs, they’re usually most excited about getting the chance to live on a college campus, try new activities, take trips related to their career interests, or make new friends outside their hometown. And who can blame them? But there’s another benefit that students shouldn’t overlook: the power of networking…. Read More

Combating the Summer Slide

Summer is a time to relax, visit family and friends, and soak up the sun – and it’s also a great time for continued learning opportunities. Without academic support during the summer months, students often experience something called the “summer slide,” a phenomenon that affects a student’s ability to retain information from one school year… Read More

NSLC partners with Inc. Magazine

We have big news to share about our Business & Entrepreneurship program! NSLC is excited to announce our new partnerships with Inc. Magazine, the leading resource for innovators and start-ups, and NFTE – Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, educators who have empowered more than one million business-minded students worldwide since their founding in 1987. Students will… Read More

Can my 8th grader sign up for high school sessions?

Current 8th-grade students (as of the 2025-2026 school year) are eligible for our middle school programs only. Students must be currently enrolled in 9th-12th grades to qualify for our high school sessions.