Lego robotics, science, art, acting, printing, cooking, gardening, sewing, , dinosaurs, bugs, and forensic investigations are just some of the classes that will be offered this summer at State Fair Community College’s seventh annual Kids College.
The program offers more than 40 different four-day classes for students entering pre-kindergarten through 10th grade next fall.
Classes will meet mornings or afternoons June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12, and July 16-19.
Fees vary from $59 to $99 per class based on materials and equipment used. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early enrollment is advised; classes without minimum enrollment one week prior to start dates may be canceled.
Roadrunner Career Exploration Courses are offered for students in grades 4-10. Courses will feature automated manufacturing, engineering, health sciences, robotics, chemistry, and new driver preparation.
Classes scheduled for Week One, June 18-21:
- 9 a.m. to noon—“S’More Camping Fun,” ages 4-5, $59, Sarah Eidson; “Escape Room,” grades K-3, $59, Dr. Rebecka Spencer; “Painting Without a Brush,” grades K-3, $59, Jordan Fields; “Sew Easy,” grades 3-6, $69, Kim Windle; “Green Thumbs,” grades 4-8, $59, Gynnah Gaudreau; “CNC: Catapult,” grades 7-10, $99, Justin Wright
- 1-4 p.m.—“Bows and Bling, It’s a Cheerleading Thing!” grades K-3, $59, Sarah Edison; “Enchanted Garden,” grades K-3, $59, Gynnah Gaudreau; “Grossology,” grades 4-8, $69, Timara Kennon; “Escape Room,” grades 3-6, $59, Dr. Rebecka Spencer; “Color Your Summer, Tie-Dye, grades 5-8, $69, Jordan Fields; “Health Sciences: An Exploration in High Tech Careers,” grades 4-8, $59, Lisa Montgomery
Classes scheduled for Week Two, June 25-28:
- 9 a.m. to noon—“Pirates & Mermaids,” ages 4-5, $59, Gynnah Gaudreau; “S’More Camping Adventure,” grades K-3, $59, Sarah Eidson; “Bookmaking Fun,” grades K-3, $59, Janice Hargrave; “Slumber Party Sewing,” grades 3-6, $69, Kim Windle; “POP Productions (Plaster of Paris),” grades 5-8, $59, Jordan Fields; “An Actor’s Life for Me! Theatre Skills=Life Skills,” grades 4-8, $59, Lucy Lemke-Clark; “Lego Robotics,” grades 4-8, $69, Joshua Benjamin
- 1-4 p.m.— “Bows and Bling, It’s a Cheerleading Thing!” grades K-3, $59, Sarah Eidson; “Mad Science Mania,” grades K-3, $59, Gynnah Gaudreau; “Backyard Bugs,” grades K-3, $59, Kristen Herren; “Color Your Summer, Tie-Dye,” grades 4-8, $69, Jordan Fields; “Bookmaking Fun,” grades 4-8, $59, Janice Hargrave; “Crime, Clues & Culprits,” grades 4-8, $69, Det. Tolbert Rowe; “Hitting the Road – Preparing Yourself for the Responsibilities of Driving,” grades 8-10, $59, Matthew Clark and Ross Blankenship
Classes scheduled for Week Three, July 9-12:
- 9 a.m. to noon—“Artsy Scientist,” ages 4-5, $59, Marcella Spahr; “Build It! Paper Mache,” grades K-3, $59, Janice Hargrave; “Little Sprouts Creative Cooking,” grades K-3, $69, Gynnah Gaudreau; “Wild Kingdom,” grades K-3, $79, Barbara Hagebusch; “Sew Easy,” grades 3-6, $69, Kim Windle; “An Actor’s Life for Me! Theatre Skills=Life Skills,” grades 4-8, $59, Lucy Lemke-Clark; “Wiggle, Wobble Bots,” grades 3-6, $69, Joshua Benjamin
- 1-4 p.m.—“Wild Kingdom,” K-3, $79, Barbara Hagebusch; “Dig It! Dinos, Dirt & Discovery,” grades K-3, $59, Kristen Herren; “Build It! Paper Mache,” grades 4-8, $59, Janice Hargrave; “Taste Buds Creative Cooking,” grades 4-8, $69, Gynnah Gaudreau; “Wiggle, Wobble Bots,” grades 5-8, $69, Joshua Benjamin; “CNC: Catapult,” grades 7-10, $99, Justin Wright
Classes scheduled for Week Four, July 16-19:
- 9 a.m. to noon—“Safety Heroes,” ages 4-5, $59, Gynnah Gaudreau; “Clay Creations,” grades K-3, $69, Janice Hargrave; “Fly me to the Moon!,” grades K-3, $59, Kristen Herren; “Nature & Me,” grades K-3, $59, Marcella Spahr; “Slumber Party Sewing,” grades 3-6, $69, Kim Windle; “Crime, Clues & Culprits,” grades 4-8, $69, Det. Tolbert Rowe; “Grossology,” grades 4-8, $69, Timara Kennon; “Lego Robotics,” grades 4-8, $69, Joshua Benjamin
- 1-4 p.m.—“Mad Science Mania,” grades K-3, $59, Gynnah Gaudreau; “Clay Creations,” grades 4-8, $69, Janice Hargrave; “My Ladyship,” grades 4-8; $69, Kristen Herren; “Chem Kidz,” grades 5-9, $69, Jack Lee Hayes; “Health Sciences: Health Care Careers in Action,” grades 4-8, $59, Lisa Montgomery
SFCC’s The LearningForce sponsors Kids College. For a complete schedule, course descriptions, age requirements, code of conduct, policies, forms, or to register online, visit www.sfccmo.edu/the-learning-force/kids-college, call (660) 530-5822 or email thelearningforce@sfccmo.edu.
