Celebrating Summer Together
Rooted in Waukegan, IL
Growing Through Cool Learning Experience
We nurture the whole child by fostering curiosity, well-being, leadership, and lifelong learning. Through hands-on experiences, social-emotional growth, and meaningful mentorship, we help children discover their strengths, develop confidence, and envision bright futures.
NURTURE CONNECT STRENGTHEN
At Cool Learning Experience, we build strong relationships among families, schools, community partners, and neighbors. By learning, serving, and celebrating together, we create a sense of belonging that empowers children and communities to thrive.
Cool Learning Experience (CLE) is a nonprofit organization based in Waukegan that fosters the well-being of the whole child through meaningful connections with family, community, and the natural world. Through its signature program, Cool Summer Experience (CSE), CLE provides affordable, high-quality, place-based learning opportunities that blend science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) with environmental education and outdoor exploration.
OUR APPROACH
🍃 Discover • Learn • Grow
