For children ages 9-13. Register before June 1 and use promo code KC24 during checkout to receive a $25.00 discount.
Kids College Refund Policy:
Full refunds will be issued only if you notify the Continuing & Community Education office of your intention to drop by June 17. After that date, partial refunds (40%) will be issued if the office is notified by June 21. No refunds after June 21.
At Kids College, we provide a dynamic and enriching summer camp experience! Our mission is to inspire a love for learning, foster creativity, and cultivate a sense of curiosity that will last a lifetime. We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to explore the exciting world of higher education in a fun and supportive environment.
The Performing Arts program consists of the following three classes:
Shadow Puppetry: Live Animation
Once, shadow puppetry was created with torchlight and leather shapes. Now, shadow puppet stories are live-animated movies that you make by hand. Students in this class will learn modern techniques for this ancient art form to create a brand-new fairy tale adaptation, using simple tools to craft beautiful, live, visual story.
Instructor: Alex Higgin-Houser
Location: Main Bldg. D 242
Dates/Times: Mon-Fri, 6/24-6/28 from 1:00-2:10pm
Theater ABCs: Acting, Blocking, and Characterization Part 1
Dive into the world of whimsical storytelling and performance! Under the guidance of instructors Ms. Katie and Ms. Kaelyn, students will embark on an adventure to perform their very own fun fairytale play. Through improvisation, character development, and teamwork, students will explore acting fundamentals, building confidence and unleashing creativity in this dynamic course.
Instructors: Kaelyn Pyke & Katie Janis
Location: Health Sciences Bldg. E Theater 1732
Dates/Times: Mon-Fri, 6/24-6/28 from 2:25-3:35pm
Theater ABCs: Acting, Blocking, and Characterization Part 2
Continue the adventure! Students will refine their skills, focusing on memorization, character choices, and how costumes and props can be coordinated with those choices for their play. Rehearsals progress rapidly as students collaborate to master stage directions, polish delivery, and fine-tune work as an ensemble in preparation to captivate audiences onstage.
Instructors: Kaelyn Pyke & Katie Janis
Location: Health Sciences Bldg. E Theater 1732
Dates/Times: Mon-Fri, 6/24-6/28 from 3:50-5:00pm