College for Kids Class Descriptions

Click on the links below for full class descriptions for that week's schedule.

Week 1: June 17-21
Week 2: June 24-28
Week 3: July 8-12
Week 4: July 15-19
Week 5: July 22-26
Week 6: July 29-August 2

All courses are listed by program week and time of day.

Morning Sessions: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Afternoon Sessions: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Registration closes 10 days prior to class start date. The fee for each week-long course is $100 unless otherwise specified.

See the main College for Kids page for information on registration, policies, and more.

Week 1: June 17-21

—Mornings—

Beginning Model Rocketry

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 10-12

Using many aspects of STEM, participants in Beginning model Rocketry will build and launch their own reusable rocket. They will construct a launch pad with an electrical ignition system. Students will assemble and paint a rocket to be launched on the final day of class. Parents and siblings are welcome to join and view their success.

**DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of this course, a limited number of participants will be permitted to participate. Please be advised that this course requires students to follow directions, be alert, and listen to the instructors at all times. Any behavioral issues or inappropriateness will result in the student being removed from the course. Refunds will not be issued if a student is removed for behavioral issues or inappropriate use of materials during the instructional portion prior to the rocket launch.**

Chemistry 201

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 10-14

Welcome to a world of chemistry, folks! In this course, students will develop a basic understanding of one of the most fun science courses in a high school curriculum! Students will watch demonstrations of the different types of chemical reactions, build edible atoms, and make several scientific solutions and molecules! If your student likes science; this is the course for them!

Cookie Crush

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 6-8

Do you like cookies? Do you like baking? Then this is the course for you! We will be spending the week baking all different types of cookies. Students will learn how to properly measure, prepare, and safely bake a variety of cookies and treats while navigating a kitchen! Come hungry! Leave a baker! **BEWARE OF FOOD ALLERGENS!**

Fitness U

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 8-12

Let's get moving! Discover your physical capabilities, while enjoying the outdoors! Explore campus via hiking, yoga, pickleball, and more while learning about how to exercise, stay healthy and in-shape, and working out!

Introduction to Watercolors

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Bring out the inner artist within you! During this week-long course, students will be introduced to the basics of watercolor paint! This class will help students build their skills by teaching beginner techniques that will be implemented in both abstract and landscape projects throughout the week. Along with watercolor basics, students will be introduced to other artistic topics and skills such as color theory, composition, and critiques.

Olympic Adventures 2024

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Do you have what it takes to become the next Olympic Athlete? Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with this course! Throughout the week, you'll explore the history of the Olympics, test your athletic prowess, and make some fun treats to celebrate this special occasion going on in Paris this summer.

Rise Your Sourdough Era

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 12-14

Welcome to the sourdough craze, folks! From TikTok to Facebook, it seems like everyone has a funny named sourdough starter on their kitchen counters these days! Well now you can join in on the fun, too! Introduction and history of sourdough and create their own sourdough starter. We will be measuring ingredients in metric, looking under a microscope for yeast and bacteria, and exploring the wonderful world of sourdough! **BEWARE OF FOOD ALLERGENS!**

Star Wars and Beyond

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Are you a lover of all things Star Wars and planets? This is the course for you! In this class, students will dive into the land of Star Wars and learn about what makes up a planet. Students will also make light sabers and duel, learn about each Star Wars character, and design their own droid using recycled crafts!

Star Wars and the Roman Empire

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 10-14

Welcome to a world where sci-fi meets history. In this course we will examine how the creator of Star Wars was a huge history buff, and barrowed. some of the main concepts of his movies from the pages within a history textbook. Be prepared to unravel history and blow your minds! This course shows you how history has a tendency to repeat itself while having fun and learning!

STEAMy Spa

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 6-8

Ready to relax and unwind after a long, stressful school year? Welcome to the Behrend Day Spa! This class will allow young students to create a variety of bath and body products while practicing mathematical skills and scientific methods. It's learning STEAM skills, but in a fun, BEAUTIFUL, exciting environment.

The Author's Club

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 8-12

Welcome to a world of creativity and imagination. Do you enjoying writing and using your imagination? Do you like to draw? Join The Author's Club to create your very own Children's Book! We will spend the entire week of camp preparing our stories, writing them down, and illustrating our very own books!

The Sketchbook

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 12-14

Do you want to draw more realistic? Having problems with perspective? Then this is the class for you. During this class we will draw with pencil, colored pencil, and ink pen. Landscapes, animals, and people will be our subject matter. Improve your drawing techniques over the course of the week and create some delightful works of art! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Wonderful Wanderers

Mornings, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Welcome to the outdoor world at Penn State Behrend! Each day explore and discover an aspect of the natural world around us. We will be wandering and engaging with the outdoors through games, art activities, stories, and discussions. Elements of nature we will explore include the weather, plants, backyard wildlife, rocks, and water. Perfect for the little explorer our outdoorsy child!

—Afternoons—

Beginning Model Rocketry

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 10-12

Chemistry 201

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 10-14

Introduction to Robotics

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 10-14

Come and explore the fascinating world of robotics. Robots are everywhere from toys to robots used in industry and to the robots used in the space program. We will be experimenting, designing, robots to complete projects using the LEGO^® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set, Jitter Bot, MiP, Edison, and more!

Introduction to Watercolors

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Olympic Adventures 2024

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Pack Your Passports

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 6-8

ALL ABOARD! Are you ready for an adventure? Each day we'll visit a different country and learn about their food, music, and more. We'll try new dishes, create crafts, and learn how to greet our friends around the world. This class will allow children to learn about different cultures, without leaving their backyard!

Rise Your Sourdough Era

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 12-14

Star Wars and Beyond

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Storm Chasing 101

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 8-12

Welcome to an introduction to storm chasing! Do you like thunderstorms? Have things like tornados and lightening always fascinated you? In this course we will learn about severe weather, and how people like storm trackers and meteorologists chase and predict these storms!

The Artist Within...

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

Hey artists! it's time to improve and challenge yourself! Let's spend an entire week working with pencil, colored pencil, and ink pens to create some magical and magnificent works of art. Subject matter will cover tips on drawing people, animals, and landscapes. So come creative, and let's get ready to draw! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

When the World Was at War...

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 10-14

Do you like history? Are you a fan of World War II? This is the course for you! In this course we will cover the most interesting time period in Modern American History! Be prepared to discuss topics such as Pearl Harbor, the dropping of Atomic Bombs, concentration camps, and the rise and fall of Germany's Nazi Party. This class is based on student led discussion and interest; so, what the students want to learn; we shall dive in and discuss!

Wonderful Wanderers

Afternoons, June 17-21
Ages 6-10

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Week 2: June 24-28

—Mornings—

A Week at Hogwarts

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Welcome to a wizarding world of Harry Potter! In this magical course, students will create their own wands and attend Hogwarts-style courses just like Harry, Ron, and Hermonie! From Potions, Astronomy, Care of Magical Creatures, and more; students will experience a week as a witch or wizard at the most magical school in all the land.

Advanced Drawing

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink will be the mediums used in this class. We will improve two-point perspective, drawing using proportions, and continue techniques in layering colored pencil. On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Author's Stitch

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Welcome to Author's Stitch! A classroom where students will write, create, and design their own book! Students will learn about writing and illustrating a story of their own. Each day, students will hear short stories, learn about writing and illustrating, and then add to their very own story book. Come along for the ride and learn how to concoct a story of your own!

Beginning Model Rocketry

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Book Making Workshop

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Do you like books? Would you like to create, design, and build your own novel? Learn to fold, bind, and sew your own paper books! Students will create their own accordion fold books, pop-ups, marbled paper, altered books, and stitched books during our five days together. This class is centered around material exploration and creative problem solving for all students.

Cake Wars

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 6-8

READY? SET? BAKE! Are you a master chef? Do you like to be creative? Then join this class and spend an entire week designing and creating a cake made completely by you! In this class students will learn how to measure, properly prepare, and safely bake a cake of their dreams! **BEWARE OF FOOD ALLERGENS!**

Cuisines of the World

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Come hungry! Leave happy! Welcome to a world filled with food! In this course, children will learn about different countries and cook some popular dishes from around the world! Enjoy the cultural aspects of countries like Italy, China, and Greece and cook dishes like Greek omelets, stir fry, and pizzas and salads! In this course, children are able to learn about different parts of our globe, without leaving their backyard! Buon appetito! Καλή όρεξη! Bon Appetit!

Forensic Files

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

In this course, students will work through the basics of forensic investigations. Basic ideas would be crime scene analysis, fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, serology, particle analysis, ballistics and any other topics that we could get through during our week of camp involving forensics and crime scene investigations.

**DISCLAIMER: This course intends to recreate graphic and explicit crime scene scenarios including blood splatter, homicide, gun shell casings, murder weapons, and other acts of violence or graphic materials. Parental discretion is advised.**

Olympic Adventures 2024

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Piezano Pies

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Check out the viral TikTok Shop product, Piezano Pies Pizza Maker! In this week-long course, students will learn about the history of pizza making, all the toppings that make a pizza, how to construct the perfect pie, and actually construct their own personal pizza to enjoy! The class will teach students how to properly measure, create, and safely bake the best pizza using the viral Piezano Pie Pizza Ovens as seen on TikTok! **BEWARE OF FOOD ALLERGENS!**

Slimey Science

Mornings, June 24-28
Ages 8-12

Welcome Friends! Enjoy a course filled with ooey, gooey SLIME! In this class we will investigate the science behind slime and make our own concoctions using different recipes and ingredients! In this course we will expand our scientific knowledge, learn terminology, explore the concepts of thermochromics, and more! Once constructed, we will test our products to see who created the greatest slime concoction!

—Afternoons—

A Week at Hogwarts

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Art Attack Sculpting

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Welcome to the world of sculpting! In this class, students will embark on an adventure to create their next masterpiece! We will use paper, wire, recyclable items, and glass to create awesome sculpture of your child's dreams. Some will use the wind to move, some will use water to move, and some will just be freestanding creations! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Author's Stitch

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Beginning Model Rocketry

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Book Making Workshop

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Cuisines of the World

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 8-12

Forensic Files

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Introduction to Robotics

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 10-14

Olympic Adventures 2024

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Piezano Pies

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 6-10

Under the Seas

Afternoons, June 24-28
Ages 6-8

Future marine biologists welcome! In this course, we will investigate the ocean and some of the life it supports. Student's scientific knowledge of ocean habitats will be deepened through a variety of activities as they embark on a trip to new destinations. In addition to learning new scientific concepts, students will work in teams and participate in a variety of hands-on learning opportunities and art projects as they explore the amazing world of life under the sea. Students will learn about various aquatic life forms. They will create several artistic representations of various aquatic life forms and be introduced to new vocabulary and life science concepts.

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Week 3: July 8-12

—Mornings—

Acrylic Paint Workshop

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 10-14

Welcome to the acrylic paint workshop! Learn the foundations of acrylic painting and color mixing! Create multiple paintings each day with the new skills you learn! Students will explore landscape, still life, and abstract subject matter. Color mixing, acrylic paint applications, sketch transfer and composition building will be taught. Perfect for students of all levels to refine skills and apply techniques to make original pieces of art.

Chemistry 101

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

Exploring Snowy Adventures

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

In this exciting program, children will embark on a journey through a snowy wonderland right in the midst of summer. Through a blend of hands-on activities, games, and crafts, campers will discover the joys of winter sports, explore the beauty of snowflakes, and learn about the fascinating creatures that thrive in cold climates.

Plot Twists and Bricks

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

Does your child like to read? Are they a book warm who enjoys immersing in the depths of a great book while being creative? Children will read children's books and then build various items from the story using LEGO^® building toys. While reading, children will learn about the basic parts of a story and build the setting, characters, plot, etc. as they read and enjoy the book!

STEM-ming in the Kitchen

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 10-14

Come join us as we learn the science and math behind some experiments you can do in your very own kitchen. Some we can eat and some we will explode. Either way we will learn how it works and have fun!

The Author's Club

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 10-14

Titanic Time Travelers

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

Let's travel back to April 1912 to witness a marvel and disaster in the making...Titanic, the world's largest luxury ocean liner is about to set sail! Young adventurers will embark on a voyage back in time to explore the captivating story of the Titanic. Dive deep into the history of the Titanic, uncovering fascinating facts about its construction, luxurious amenities, and the people who traveled aboard this legendary ship.

Wonderful Wanderers

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

Work of Art

Mornings, July 8-12
Ages 10-14

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to design some pretty neat things! In this course, students will learn how to develop contemporary 3D art that moves! Students will use paper, wire, and different textiles to create works of art from deep within their souls. Get ready for the adventure? What will you create this summer?! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

—Afternoons—

Acrylic Paint Workshop

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 10-14

Chemistry 101

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

Cryptozoology

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 12-14

Students in this course will learn about cryptids (sasquatch, bunyip, jackelope, etc.) from all over the world, exploring different geographical regions and cultures, as well as the biology of the cryptids that exist in those regions/cultures. By the end of the course, students will develop and document their own cryptid in a journal of their expedition to discover their legendary cryptid and its habitat.

Designing Dreams

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 6-8

If you like to draw and create works of art with pencils and colored pencils; this is the class for you! Students will broaden their artistic skills and knowledge. Our mission this week will be to help you create more realistic forms of art, while having fun and learning to become a better drawer! On Friday, we will complete the week with a semi-formal art show for parents and guardians to attend and show off our creations!

Exploring Snowy Adventures

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 6-8

Introduction to Robotics

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 10-14

Plot Twists and Bricks

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

STEM-ming in the Kitchen

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 8-12

The Author's Club

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 8-12

Titanic Time Travelers

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 8-14

Wonderful Wanderers

Afternoons, July 8-12
Ages 6-10

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Week 4: July 15-19

—Mornings—

Amazing Animals Worshop

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

Embrace your wild side and make original art inspired by your favorite animals! Each day students will explore a different animal habitat. Monday we will go underwater to investigate many types of fish, creating soft sock sculptures. Tuesday we will fly in the sky to identify the birds we see around us and create a free-standing bird from paper and collage materials. Wednesday we will dig in the garden with bugs and snakes making a movable creature out of paper. Thursday is all about jaws and teeth, building wearable art to reflect our favorite animal's features. Friday we will think about our favorite pets, using pencil and air-dry clay to create them.

Artistic License

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

Curious about paint pours? Well placed lines and colors? Animals and people painted in blues, purples, and greens? Try out this abstract class. Take your paintings to a new level and create something that is out of this world! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Author's Stitch

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 8-10

Blowing off Steam

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

Ready to explore the fundamentals of STEAM? Through this course, your child will have the opportunity to draw real life connections between the sciences of the world. As an exploratory class, students enrolled in this course will utilize the scientific method to demonstrate high order thinking skills and authentic learning. This includes but is not limited to hands-on learning, innovative strategies, and multidisciplinary learning through lab experimentation.

Engineering Challenges

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

Is your child a hands-on learning? Want to develop their critical thinking capabilities? in this course, students will be challenged to five classes of engineering challenges and then put each challenge to the test. Students will test their projects in a variety of ways, and learn skills such as critical thinking, team building, hand eye coordination, and more!

Exploring Snowy Adventures

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 6-8

Forensic Files

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

Oceanography 101

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

Explore the ocean and everything it has to offer the world. Children learn about what lives in the ocean and the importance of the ocean in our everyday life. Within the course, students will learn about what lives inside our oceans, build a diorama of the ocean, discover what threatens our ocean life, and understand the importance of this magnificent system on our planet.

Piezano Pies

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

STEM-ming in the Kitchen

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 8-12

Titanic Time Travelers

Mornings, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

—Afternoons—

Amazing Animals Workshop

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

Author's Stitch

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

Blowing off Steam

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

Cryptozoology

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 12-14

Exploring Snowy Adventures

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 6-8

Forensic Files

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

Introduction to Robotics

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 10-14

Oceanography 101

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

Paint Like a Pro

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 8-10

Paint brushes, and watercolors, and art! OH MY! This class will give the students a chance to watercolor without blobs and grey pictures. Essential watercolor techniques will be taught enabling young artists to navigate watercolors and create some awesome works of art! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Piezano Pies

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 6-10

STEM-ming in the Kitchen

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 8-12

Titanic Time Travelers

Afternoons, July 15-19
Ages 10-12

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Week 5: July 22-26

—Mornings—

Blowing off Steam

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 8-10

Book Making Workshop

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

Brick Challenges

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

Welcome to a world of extreme brain power and teamwork! In this exciting course, children will learn about ways to construct structures with bricks to test different strengths and challenges! Some challenges may include strength, float or sink, travel the farthest, and more! Children will be able to test their building techniques with various challenges and work together to see who can create the strongest, greatest, most advance structures within the course!

Chemistry 101

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 12-14

Discover the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, the fantasy tabletop roleplaying game. Create your own adventurer, learn the basic rules of the game, and explore other elements of the D&D hobby.

Introduction to Watercolors

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 10-14

Piezano Pies

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 10-14

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 8-12

Join us as we learn the importance of minimizing the amount of waste we have and what we can create with the things we have left! In this course, we will turn trash to treasure and create several useful tools and items out of everyday waste and recyclable things! We only have one Earth. Let's learn to cherish and protect it for future generations!

The Sketchbook

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 10-12

Titanic Time Travelers

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 6-8

When the World Was at War...

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 10-14

Wonderful Wanderers

Mornings, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

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Art Is Everything

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 10-12

Welcome to a land of creativity and fun! In this course, students will experiment with watercolors and other various forms of mixed media to create fascinating works of art! Students will experiment with medias like colored pencils, ink pens, and more, and then pair them with watercolors to create masterpieces. On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Blowing off Steam

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 8-10

Book Making Workshop

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

Brick Challenges

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

Chemistry 101

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 12-14

Discover the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, the fantasy tabletop roleplaying game. Create your own adventurer, learn the basic rules of the game, and explore other elements of the D&D hobby.

Introduction to Watercolors

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 10-14

Piezano Pies

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 10-14

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 8-12

Star Wars and the Roman Empire

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 10-14

Titanic Time Travelers

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 6-8

Wonderful Wanderers

Afternoons, July 22-26
Ages 6-10

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Week 6: July 29-August 2

—Mornings—

Amazing Animals Workshop

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 6-10

Author's Stitch

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 6-10

Blowing off Steam

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 8-10

Chemistry 201

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 10-12

Introduction to Watercolors

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 6-8

Photography 101

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 10-14

Welcome to a world of new aged photography! In this course, students will develop their capabilities to capture the perfect image on today's devices! Students will take pictures with a cell phone around the campus. They will learn how to frame the picture before they take it on their device and use the filters on the phone/tablet to capture the most amazing images. Afterwards, students will be able to print the pictures out and matte them into their own photographic collage of the time they spent at College For Kids this summer.

**DISCLAIMER: Students ARE PERMITTED/REQUIRED to bring their own PERSONAL CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES to College For Kids for the purpose of this course. HOWEVER, students WILL NOT be permitted to use the devices outside of this course, and Penn State Behrend and the College For Kids program or Youth Education Outreach is not responsible for charging devices, storing devices, or holding/transporting devices. Furthermore, these programs and institutions are not responsible for any damage that occurs to a device, or if the device is lost or stolen. Please sign the student up for this course at your own risk.**

Piezano Pies

Mornings, July 29-Aug 2
Ages 6-10

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 8-12

Sculpting with a Twist

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 10-14

Welcome to an art class where anything goes! Use your creative minds to create abstract works of art! Using various supplies-recycled metals, glass, wire, paper, and cardboard we will give new life to our creations. On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Video Game Design & Creative Coding

Mornings, July 29-August 2
Ages 8-14

Welcome to the exciting world of coding and game design! In this course, students will embark on a journey to unleash their creativity while learning fundamental coding concepts using Scratch. Scratch is beginner-friendly, block-based programming, perfect for young learners to dive into the world of computer science and game development. Throughout this course, students will learn the basics of programming logic, problem-solving, and computational thinking through hands-on projects and engaging activities. They will explore the principles of game design, including character movement, user input, game mechanics, and storytelling, all while building fun and interactive games.

—Afternoons—

Amazing Animals Workshop

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 6-10

Author's Stitch

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 8-14

Blowing off Steam

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 8-10

Chemistry 201

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 10-12

Color Me Happy

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 6-8

During his class students will learn the basics of creating great watercolors. Then we'll step it up and combine colored pencils with it, exploring mixed media. So painting animals, people, landscapes, and beyond! On Friday, the class will host a semi-formal art show for the parents/guardians to attend and view the class's hard work!

Cryptozoology

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 10-14

Introduction to Watercolors

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 6-10

Photography 101

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 10-14

Piezano Pies

Afternoons, July 29-Aug 2
Ages 6-10

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Afternoons, July 29-August 2
Ages 8-12

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