by LCIAApplications Open for 2026
Where Young Minds Build Solutions That Matter
goIT is a free 8-week STEM innovation program where Lake County teens form teams, tackle UN Sustainable Development Goals, and present real prototypes to judges, mentors, and parents.
Open
Student Registration
Opens May 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM CT·Closes Jun 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM CT
8
Week Program
8
Team Roles
17
UN SDGs
Free
For All Teens
2026 Program Schedule
GoIT2026Cohort
10-week program · June 6 – August 8, 2026 · Culmination: August 8
9 sessions total
1
Week 1
Jun 6
Kickoff & Program Orientation
2
Week 2
Jun 13
Module 1: STEM Gaps & Myths
3
Week 3
Jun 20
Module 2: Design Thinking
4
Week 4
Jun 27
Module 3: Empathy Mapping & UN SDG Goal Selection
5
Week 5
Jul 4
Includes holiday
6
Week 6
Jul 11
Intermediate Pitch
7
Week 7
Jul 18
Module 4: UI/UX Wireframing & Storyboarding
8
Week 8
Jul 25
Module 5: Prototyping
9
Week 9
Aug 1
Module 6: Final Pitch Prep & Prototype Demos
10
Week 10
Aug 8
Culmination Event
Culmination Event
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join hundreds of Lake County teens building solutions for real-world challenges.