College for Kids is a summer enrichment program that offers a diverse selection of one-week, age-appropriate classes for children and teenagers from 6 through 14 years of age. View program information for complete program details. All course registrations must be completed through our registration website.
To be added to our mailing list, please contact the College for Kids office at [email protected]. For additional information, call the College for Kids office at 814-898-6871. You may also contact Jeffery Barber, College for Kids coordinator by email at [email protected] for further assistance. Please note that all notifications for College for Kids will be electronic.
College for Kids Program Information
Classes will run from June 17 until August 2, Monday through Friday. Morning sessions are offered from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and afternoon sessions are from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be no classes the week of July 4.
2024 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS COLLEGE FOR KIDS REGISTRATION
Here's your guide to Penn State Behrend's College for Kids program. Jump to any section below to learn more about a topic.
Registration
Classes fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged. If the class is full, you can register on a waitlist with no charge. If an opening occurs, Active Works, our registration service, will email you and tell you a spot is now available for your waitlisted course! The invitation from Active expires 24 hours after it is sent. Be sure to watch for correspondence from the registration site for any courses you have waitlisted.
Registration closes ten days before the class start date. Payment is due at the time you register for the course.
Registration Tips
- On the registration site, begin by selecting ALL classes for ALL children you are registering.
- Narrow choices using filter system on left side of the online registration page filtering by age(s) and week(s).
- Note: Sort order lists by date/session name.
- After selecting ALL classes for ALL children, click CONTINUE.
- Follow prompts to enter each participant's information and parent/guardian information.
- Have participant(s) medical insurance information and payment method available when registering.
Payment Options
Online registration is payable by credit card only (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express).
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason a parent must cancel a class registration, the cancellation must be received in writing/email fourteen days in advance of the class start date and will be assessed a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after that time will be assessed with a $40 fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after Monday (at 9:00 a.m.) the week prior to the start of a class.
Example: If a course begins June 17, you can cancel prior to June 3 for a $10 fee. If the registration is cancelled between June 3 and June 10 at 9:00 a.m., the cancellation fee is $40. After June 10 at 9:00 a.m., there will be no refund for cancelling a registration for a course that starts June 17. Allotted windows for cancellations and the fees assessed will change for each week of camp.
Program Location
College for Kids takes place on the campus of Penn State Behrend. All classes originate on campus unless noted in the individual class descriptions. Students are supervised at all times.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedure
- Drop-off and pick-up is handled via a central location within the Fasenmyer Building, part of the Science Complex (unless noted in the individual class descriptions). Please follow College Drive to the end and turn left. You will park in the Prischak lot while you escort your child to drop-off and when you pick your child back up.
- Individual classes leave from and return to this central location.
- Classes utilize many areas on the Penn State Behrend campus, including outside picnic areas and hiking trails.
- Students may be dropped off no more than 15 minutes before the start of class and should be picked up immediately at the end of class.
- Students who are enrolled in both a morning and afternoon class may stay for lunch and be picked up immediately at the end of their afternoon class.
- Any student being dropped off or picked up during class time should call the College for Kids Office at 814-898-6871 to make arrangements.
- Penn State Behrend provides a secure drop-off and pick-up area for your child's safety.
- Parents are required to escort their child/children during both drop-off and pick-up.
- Authorized adults will be required to show Photo ID at time of pick-up, NO EXCEPTIONS.
- In case of inclement weather, please provide appropriate rain gear for our travels to campus classrooms.
Download a campus map.
Class Schedules
One-week classes are scheduled Monday through Friday. Morning classes operate from 9:00 a.m. to noon, afternoon classes from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and all-day classes from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Code of Conduct/Electronic Device Policy
The Penn State Behrend College for Kids staff is looking forward to providing your child with a fun, educational, memorable, and safe summer camp experience. Each camper has a responsibility to act in a way that assures a positive experience for all. All campers are required to follow these guidelines.
Behavior Guidelines
- Campers shall be responsible for their words and actions.
- Campers shall be respectful of others.
- Campers shall follow directions from staff members.
Prohibited Behaviors
- Endangering the health and safety of themselves, other campers, and/or staff or volunteers.
- Stealing, damaging, or failing to care for University or personal property.
- Continual disruption of the program.
- Refusal to follow the behavior guidelines.
- Inappropriate physical contact such as hitting, tripping, pushing, or biting.
- Using profanity or inappropriate language or displaying pornography or clothing or other personal items with offensive content.
- Bullying or acts of aggression or violence.
- Possession or use of illegal substances, tobacco, or alcohol.
- Possession of weapons – any object that may cause harm to another or place another person in fear of his/her safety may be considered a weapon.
Steps Taken for Failure to Follow These Behavior Guidelines
- College for Kids staff will redirect the camper to a more appropriate behavior in line with the behavior guidelines.
- If the behavior persists, staff will discuss the problem with a parent/guardian.
- If the problem persists, the camper may be suspended or dismissed from camp and the parent/guardian will be notified to pick the child up.
- Physical or verbal abuse to others will not be tolerated or if a camper's behavior at any time threatens the immediate safety of him/her, other campers, or staff, the parent/guardian will be notified and expected to pick-up the child immediately.
Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in the removal from the program and/or additional fees. There will be no refunds given for campers who are removed from the program due to violations of the Code of Conduct. I have reviewed the code of conduct with my child, who agrees to follow these guidelines.
Electronic Devices
Cell phones, electronic games, and all other electronic devices are not permitted to be used during class time. CFK will not be responsible for damage or loss of these items. Some classes may utilize electronic devices during instruction; however, CFK will not be responsible for damage or loss of these items
Lunch and Snack Times
- Breaks: Each class has a 10-minute break during each class session. While snacks are not provided by the program, students may bring a drink and snack or purchase these at our snack cart upon arrival to the program. Water bottles are always permitted and encouraged.
- Lunch Break (Noon-1:00 p.m.): If your child is attending camp all day, the program will supervise the lunch hour at no additional charge. PLEASE NOTE THAT LUNCH IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM. Children attending camp all day MUST bring a brown bag lunch.
- Food Allergies: Please be sure to note any food allergies your child may have on the Medical Release form required at time of registration and please notify College for Kids staff of food allergies upon arrival to class.
About the Instructors
Penn State Behrend College for Kids is proud of its roster of instructors that includes Penn State Behrend faculty and staff, experienced community teachers, and local business professionals. Instructors offer a diverse class selection in a safe learning environment, which is sure to enhance a child’s education by challenging their imagination, creativity, and desire to learn.
Instructors are generally available at the drop-off location prior to class. If you would like to meet your child's instructor, please notify one of the College for Kids staff members.
Medication Policy
This information will be provided with online registration.
If at all possible, medication should be administered at home. Medications will be allowed at the Youth Program only when failure to take such medicine would jeopardize the health of a child and he/she would not be able to attend the Youth Program if the medicine were not made available.
The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of Youth Program participants are required to disclose their intention to bring medications to the Program, especially to treat potentially life-threatening conditions (i.e. inhalers, EPI-pens, insulin injections). Upon arrival to the Program, parent(s)/legal guardian(s) should plan to meet with a member of the Youth Program staff at registration to review medication issues for a Youth Program participant and complete additional required paperwork if not completed prior to arrival. For identification purposes, a current picture of the child is to be provided upon registration.
All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be stored in the original product packaging and clearly labeled with the participant’s name. Prescription medication(s) must also include a label with the medication’s name and dosage instructions, as well as the prescribing physician’s name and telephone number.
All medications will be kept in a securely locked cabinet used exclusively for storage of medications. Medications that require refrigeration will be stored and locked in a refrigerator designated for medications ONLY. Access to all medications will be limited to approved personnel. The need for emergency medication may require that a Youth Program participant carry the medication on his/her person or that it be easily accessed (i.e., inhalers, EPI-pens, insulin injections). Penn State Youth Program staff will NOT purchase medications of any type (prescription or over-the-counter) for Youth Program participants of any age.
If a Program has professional medical staff on-site, then the medical staff may administer over the counter medications (e.g., ibuprofen or Tylenol) supplied by the parent(s)/guardian(s) per package instructions. Medical staff may monitor the self-administration of medications, if necessary, upon written consent of the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) and/or physician orders.
If there are no medical staff on-site, Penn State Youth Program staff will not dispense medications, but may monitor the self-administration of certain medications if necessary, ONLY upon written consent of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and /or physician’s orders.
It is NOT permissible for a participant to share any medications with any other participants.
It is the responsibility of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to be sure that the participant’s medications brought to the Youth Program are not left behind at the end of the Program. Failure to do so will result in the medications being destroyed within three working days after the participant’s last day at the Program. Absolutely no medications will be returned via mail regardless of circumstance.