Education meets fun this summer at ECC Kids' College
Registration is open for Kids' College, a summer enrichment day camp offering more than 70 classes to children and teens, age 6 to 15. The program runs Mondays through Thursdays from June 13 through July 28. All classes are held on the Elgin Community College campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
The program embraces a noncompetitive, nourishing college learning environment and helps children stimulate their minds and satisfy their passion for art, entertainment, science and technology.
Classes range in price from $145 to $250. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. All classes are taught by experienced and certified instructors. Materials are provided for the classes unless otherwise noted in the Kids' College brochure.
Some examples of Kids' College classes include:
• LEGO Robotics Academy (ages 6-14): Children learn to design, build, and program robots. This class encompasses teacher-led instruction followed by fun, engaging, and dynamic activities. Class runs from 1 to 4 p.m. June 13 to 16. $195.
• Chop Chop Movie Cooking (ages 5-10): Young movie fans can create delectable treats to honor their favorite films. Snowman cupcakes, Darth dogs, Minion munch and wizard wands are just some of the previews to what participants will get to enjoy in this fun cooking class. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon June 20 to 23. The fee is $165.
• Money Matters (ages 12-15): Students will time-travel into their future after college. They will choose a career, get a paycheck, make a budget, and choose housing and transportation. They will pay bills and spin the wheel of life to find out what financial surprises life throws at them. Class runs from 1 to 4 p.m. July 18-21. The fee is $139.
• Egyptian Dig (ages 6-11): Students get to learn about Egyptian Life through a hands-on archaeological experience by uncovering ancient artifacts such as hieroglyphic tablets, ankh symbols, and jackals. They will also use wet sand to create sculptures, pyramids, and a sphinx. Class runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon July 25-28. The fee is $189.
For more information, contact Karin Quist at (847) 214-7123 or visit elgin.edu/kidscollege.