College for Kids

Experience the fun of creatures big and small. Learn the care and respect that every animal needs. Make friends with tortoises, kittens, bunnies, ponies, and snakes! And if you would like you can even milk a goat!

Use your imagination and a variety of materials to create unique artwork! Come with enthusiasm – Leave as an artist! Students will learn color, design, and other art elements through fun and messy processes. Use your imagination and a variety of materials to create different projects. Paint, sculpt, make collages and explore texture.

Dive into the excitement of our lively basketball class! Led by enthusiastic instructors, this dynamic session blends skill development with friendly play, creating a fun and inclusive environment for all levels of players.

• 8:30 class – Ages 6-9

• 10:30 class – Ages 10 & up

A one-of-a-kind, high-energy experience where kids suit up in giant inflatable bubbles and bounce, roll, and crash into fun!  This action-packed class guarantees non-stop laughter and excitement. Get ready to bump, flip,compete and have a ball!

• Ages 9 & up

Let your child’s creativity bloom in our Cake Decorating for Kids class! A sweet blend of fun and frosting awaits as they turn ordinary cakes into edible works of art. Join us for a deliciously delightful adventure!

Fuel your child’s sense of adventure in our Kids Outdoor Skills Class! From mastering knot-tying to setting up tents and building fires, this hands-on course is a thrilling journey into essential outdoor skills. Let your little explorers discover the joy of self-sufficiency in a fun and safe learning environment!

If they can dream it, they can draw it! Kids will learn how to create characters, design comic panels, and tell awesome stories through art. Perfect for young illustrators and future animators.

A high-energy class where kids learn beginner cheer moves, fun dance routines, and basic tumbling skills! Perfect for little performers who love to jump, clap, flip, and shine like stars.

Ready to outsmart the board? Kids will dive into the exciting world of chess by learning how each piece moves, playing fun mini-games, and trying out clever strategies. Along the way, they’ll practice thinking ahead, solving puzzles, and being a great sport. Perfect for curious kids who love games, challenges, and a little friendly competition!

It’s back and better than ever! In this fun, hands-on environment, kids will step into the kitchen and whip up delicious recipes.

Can you crack the code or solve the clues? Use your skills to solve a mystery daily! Work in groups to solve a series of FUN comprehension and puzzles! Using critical thinking skills, problem solving and reading comprehension, kids will complete a series of challenges.

Calling all trendsetters! Kids will sketch outfits, design patterns, and create mini runway-ready looks. From fabrics to flair, this class turns creativity into real fashion fun.

Build and customize your own car, then put it to the test! Race against your teammates to see whose car is the fastest, the toughest, and the coolest. Will your creation take the top spot?

Don’t just play games. Create your own. Explore game design and coding apps!

• Ages 8 & up

Learn about hair care, basic manicures and pedicures, and the proper shades of makeup!

Learn the duties and responsibilities of a fireman or a firewoman. Sponsored by the Meridian Fire Department!

• First Week Only

Learn the duties and responsibilities of a policeman or a policewoman. Sponsored by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department!

The perfect combination of fun and creativity. Kids will learn the basics of cooking such as measuring and kitchen utensils while making delicious, bake-free treats.

Do you want to build a skyscraper or an entire village? All of you who are aspiring engineers and contractors should join the fun of building with LEGOs and your imagination!

Young nature lovers will dig into gardening basics! Kids will plant seeds, learn how things grow, explore soil and bugs, and care for their own mini garden. A hands-on class perfect for curious, earthy explorers.

Get ready to step, slide, and spin! Kids will learn exciting kid-friendly line dances while moving to upbeat music. No experience needed, just bring your best moves and be ready for fun!

A playful introduction to beauty for little artists! Kids will learn about colors, glitter, face gems, and creative expression using safe, kid-friendly products to create fun looks. It’s all about imagination, confidence, and sparkle!

Dive into a world of color, creativity, and a little bit of mess! Explore fun and unique drawing and painting techniques. No perfection is needed—just a love for creativity and a willingness to get a little messy!

Come explore the world of music and get in touch with your inner musician. Get hands-on experience with real instruments – bang on the drums or strum a ukulele while learning about music and sparking your creative side. Sponsored by the Meridian Symphony Orchestra.

• Percussions 8:30 am class

• Strings 10:30 am class

It oozes – but doesn’t stick – between your fingers. Explore the chemical reactions from slime recipes. Spark your child’s interest in science by appealing to the appalling. Discover the weird and wacky world of science with different hands-on projects each day – and they’ll bring some of it home!

Tailored for young enthusiasts, this engaging session combines skill-building, teamwork, and loads of fun on the court, introducing the next generation to the joy of this fast-paced and dynamic sport.

Kids will have the chance to mold, sculpt, and create their own masterpieces using clay. Whether it’s tiny animals, funky shapes, or custom creations, there’s no limit to what they can make.

In this fun and creative jewelry-making class, kids will design and craft their own unique accessories using colorful beads, charms, and more. From friendship bracelets to funky necklaces, each piece will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Meet me in the lab! Experiment with making lots of crazy concoctions. Make gruesome goo, monster bubbles, and an active volcano. Students use their creative minds and scientific methods to implement their own crazy experiments. There will be demonstrations, hands-on activities, and group discussions that will make learning science fun!

Blast off into a fun, inclusive space adventure where every child shines! In Galaxy of Acceptance, students explore feelings, friendships, and teamwork through cosmic crafts, sensory-friendly activities, and SEL-focused space missions. A welcoming place for kids to build confidence, connect with others, and discover just how out-of-this-world amazing they are

Make and package bath and body products using all-natural recipes. Make body scrub, bath balls, lip gloss, lotion, and hand salve from scratch! Enjoy the spa experience!

• Ages 8 & up

During this fun and ever-changing week, kids will be introduced to a new sport every day to learn the very basics, and most of all... HAVE FUN! Develop self-esteem and a healthy attitude about team building and sportsmanship. Slip and slide on an inflatable water slide on the final day of camp!

Learn and practice basic grips, forehand and backhand strokes, how to serve and volley. Bring your own racket and wear tennis shoes!

Be a part of fun physical activities that teach individual and team-building skills. Not your regular sports – these are all WACKY SPORTS! The last day of the week is WATER DAY – splish splash on the inflatable water slide!

Build your very own rocket. Learn scientific facts about rockets and how they work. You will LAUNCH your rocket – family and friends invited to the blast-off day!