2022 Class Schedule, Descriptions, and Fees: Ages 10–12
All classes are listed by date and time.
Registration closes one week prior to class start date.
Morning Sessions: 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Afternoon Sessions: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
All-Day Sessions: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Week 1: June 20-24
Fantasy Writing Crash Course—NEW
Love to write? Interested in the fantsy genre? This course for young writers in the fantasy genre breaks down character development, plot, world-building, and effective writing.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 20-24, mornings
Painting the World—NEW
Learn about the proper use of colors and values to create abstract and realistic paintings. One day will be devoted to face painting.
Painting the world, one face at a time!
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 20-24, mornings
Engineering for Backyard Wildlife—NEW
Help make your backyard wildlife friendly by building homes for various animals! Learn how to attract animals to your backyard using recycled materials to build their homes.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 20-24, afternoons
Model Rocketry
Explore the exciting world of model rocketry. Following strict safety rules, you will build a reusable model rocket you will launch during class and then again at home. You will design your own launch system including a wooden launch pad and electronic ignition system. Family members will be invited to watch you successfully launch your rocket on the final day of class.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 20-24, afternoons
Week 2: June 27-July 1
Guitar 4 Kids—NEW
Get a foundation in playing guitar and build a hobby for years to come! You'll learn the parts of the guitar, guitar tablature, basic guitar scales and theory, chord shapes, tuning, and more. Classes taught by local artist Trevor Vogt. Guitars will be provided for your use, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 27-July 1, mornings
Intermediate Drawing
Like to draw? Step it up! This course will guide and encourage you by introducing shading techniques and experimenting with drawing surfaces. This class will definitely give you confidence and make your work stand out!
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 27-July 1, mornings
Summer STEM Mania—NEW
Summer STEM Mania will allow you to participate a variety of STEM-based challenges. Each challenge will focus on a different topic and allow you to work with your hands, work with your peers, and solve a problem.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 27-July 1, mornings
The Behrend Tribune—NEW
You'll have complete creative control over the Behrend Tribune, the 2022 College for Kids newspaper! You will write articles, take photographs, draw comics, and do whatever else you'd like to create an amazing, one-of-a-kind paper that you will be able to take home at the end of the week.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 27-July 1, afternoons
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Join us for a week full of Girly Fun! Create and use your very own spa products and learn some great ways to relax and de-stress and enjoy life.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 27-July 1, afternoons
Mindful Movement
Learn yoga and meditation through music, games, crafts, and more! We will be practicing poses, breathing techniques, and a variety of meditations.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. June 27-July 1, afternoons
Week 3: July 11-15
Ninja Warrior Adventure—NEW
Spend the week training like a Ninja Warrior! Learn FITDECK exercises and fitness training principles. Each Ninja will receive a water bottle and towel. Put your skills to the test with a ticket to Sinai Sports, Erie's 1st Ninja Warrior gym, upon completion of your training!
Price: $120
Ages 10-12. July 11-15, mornings
Sewing 101
Join us for a week of learning the age-old skill of sewing. We will learn how to sew by hand and by machine, plus create some beautiful projects.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 11-15, afternoons
Star Wars and the Roman Empire
Discover the history behind Star Wars and its creator, George Lucas. Learn how the plot of Star Wars mimics real-life history in Rome roughly 2,000 years ago. Join us as we delve into history, and may the force be with you! Please note that Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire attire is optional!
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 11-15, afternoons
Author's Club
Become an author today! Learn about story elements, narrative writing, and illustrations by creating your very own hardcover book and become a famous College for Kids author and illustrator!
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 11-15, afternoons
Week 4: July 18-22
Fantasy Football Mania
Join the craze and learn to design different styles of fantasy football leagues and how to calculate stats and points. Analyze players' ADP, YAC, YPC, YPA, and more.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 18-22, mornings
Harry Potter's Great Feast
Follow recipes from the Harry Potter cookbook to create magical dishes.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 18-22, mornings
Next Level Guitar 1—NEW
Take your guitar skills to the next level by learning interesting new chords and the basics of music theory. Recommended for those familiar with basics of the guitar. Taught by local artist Trevor Vogt. Guitars will be provided for your use, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Price: $90
Ages 10-14. July 18-22, mornings
Introduction to Robotics
Explore the world of robotics. Robots are everywhere! In toys, in machines used in industry, even in the space program. We will be experimenting, programming, creating, and completing projects using the EV3 LEGO Mindstorm system, Robosapien, Jitter Bot, MIP and more.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 18-22, afternoons
Stained Glass Mosaic
Learn the basics of mosaic design and glass cutting. Design and create your very own stained glass mosaic!
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 18-22, afternoons
Ultimate Frisbee and More
Learn two healthy, co-ed sports. This course will provide an overview and introduction to the sports of ultimate frisbee and disc golf. Participants will learn a variety of throws using angles and adjustments for various wind speeds.Ultimate and disc golf are fun non-contact sports that everyone can play and enjoy. All players will learn about the spirit of the game, and how this can apply to all sports and everyday life.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 18-22, afternoons
Week 5: July 25-29
Drawing with Ease—NEW
Like to draw? Step it up! This course will guide and encourage you by introducing shading techniques and experimenting with drawing surfaces. This class will definitely give you confidence and make your work stand out!
Price: $90
Ages 10-12. July 25-29, mornings
Next Level Guitar 2—NEW
Take your guitar skills to the next level by learning interesting new chords and the basics of music theory. Recommended for those familiar with basics of the guitar. Taught by local artist Trevor Vogt. Guitars will be provided for your use, but you are welcome to bring your own. (Note: Those who have taken Next Level Guitar 1 in Week 4 are welcome to continue training in this class, but it is not necessary in order to take Next Level Guitar 2.)
Price: $90
Ages 10-14. July 25-29, mornings
Tie Dye DIY—NEW
Create a variety of tie-dye projects by using different techniques. In addition to DIY projects, you'll conduct simple science experiments and prepare colorful snacks.
Price: $90
Ages 10-12 years. July 25-29, mornings