MCC’s College for Kids returns June 1
They’re coming – more than 500 kids, that is.
Meridian Community College’s College for Kids will again host youths ages 6-12 on campus to learn, have fun, and create memories during the annual summer camp. Led this year by Ashlee Dean, College for Kids program coordinator and recruiting coordinator for Student Engagement, the large-scale event will be held June 1-5 and June 8-12.
This learning-and-doing camp offers a fun and educational experience in a safe and supportive environment. With more than 30 classes ranging from pony riding to slime making to rocket blasting, College for Kids has something for every curious young mind.
“Each year, hundreds of young learners come to campus to explore hands-on classes in art, science, sports, technology, cooking, and more,” Dean said.
Popular classes such as All About Animals, Pottery Pals, Wacky Sports, and Cooking for Fun will return. Young chefs in Cooking for Fun will dive into real recipes and kitchen tools, Dean said. “You’d be surprised at how real it gets – we’re ordering supplies like a full restaurant. The instructors have industry connections and bring that experience for the kids.”
New interactive classes are also available this year, including Cartooning and Comic Creations, Cheer Dance, and Tumble, Line Dance Party, Chess, Fashion Designers, Little Gardeners, and Makeup Magic.
Dean said College officials consider feedback from previous years when choosing classes. “We truly look at what’s trending and what the students would love,” she said.
The camp also gives young learners a first-hand look at MCC as a place where education can be exciting. “I just hope that they see MCC as an innovative, fun-filled campus, and as we grow these kids up, they’ll see MCC as their No. 1 choice,” Dean said.
Pulling off a camp of this size takes support from both on and off campus. Dean reached out to organizations and individuals to help move equipment and supplies, and about 50 volunteers will help get everything in place before the kids arrive. College for Kids also supports local teachers and assistants who use the camp as a summer job opportunity, Dean added.
Last year, more than 540 students participated in College for Kids.
To learn more, visit meridiancc.edu/college4kids.