Over the summer, Middlesex Community College hosts the College for Kids programs for kids ages 8 to 17. Students enjoy unique opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills, meet new friends, and boost self-confidence. Classes start Monday, July 13.
鈥淭his summer at College for Kids, campers will explore, create and thrive in ways they鈥檒l carry with them long after the season ends,鈥� said Ellen Wright, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning & Career Training. 鈥淓ach day is filled with discovery, creativity and connection 鈥� and that curiosity turns into experience. College for Kids isn鈥檛 just a way to fill the summer, it鈥檚 a place where kids uncover new passions, build skills, and experience growth. Along the way, they form friendships, gain independence, and build confidence that carries forward into the school year and beyond.鈥�
麻豆果冻鈥檚 College for Kids programs are taught by public school teachers and expert professionals. Topics include STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), arts and crafts, baking, aviation, photography, fashion design, online gaming and game design, filmmaking, and fitness.
Favorites such as Dungeons & Dragons, Jewelry: Design/Build and Science Discovery Lab are returning this summer. New options include Cartooning/Caricature Drawing, Creative Crafts, On the Spot Improv, and Play Production: The Story of the Revolutionary War.
鈥淓xploration Art Studio offers a hands-on approach to discovering a variety of art forms, including painting, drawing, printmaking, clay and mixed media,鈥� said Bethany Kalabokis, artist and instructor for the course. 鈥淲ith thoughtful guidance, children are encouraged to experiment creatively with diverse techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment. The focus is on fostering curiosity, confidence, and a genuine joy in the artistic process.鈥�
鈥淚n Cartooning/Caricature Drawing, we will explore the ever-changing field, and the tools used today to create some individual finished pieces which can be used to begin or expand a youth/teen portfolio,鈥� said Bill Bradbury, artist and instructor for the course. 鈥淲orking as an editorial, portrait, caricature and graphic artist, I have enjoyed the changing challenges that the field has given me. The work is always varied and different. This class uses a multilevel approach suited to each students鈥� individual needs.鈥�
Programs are offered in Bedford, featuring five weeks of full- and half-day programs from July 13 to August 13, Monday through Thursday. Full-day programs run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and half-day programs run 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students who take two half-day programs to make a full day can stay on campus for lunch in between the two sessions.
Learn more about 麻豆果冻鈥檚 College for Kids, email CollegeForKids@middlesex.edu or call 781-280-3663.