For children ages 9-13.
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.
This one-day micro-session provides a taste of some of the week-long Kids College offerings planned for the upcoming Summer quarter. Stay tuned for more!
InventWorks: Design, Build, Invent!
with instructor Daniel Schindler and Whitman College's Sociology of Education students
What if you could invent something that solves a real-world problem? In this day-long InventWorks session, creativity meets STEM in a hands-on experience packed with imagination, teamwork, and invention.
Working in small teams, students tackle an exciting design challenge using the same Human-Centered Design strategies employed by real engineers and inventors. Throughout the day, participants brainstorm ideas, sketch designs, build prototypes, test their creations, and refine their solutions through iterative problem-solving.
Students explore creativity, collaboration, and engineering thinking while turning big ideas into tangible inventions. The day concludes with a Student Showcase, where teams share their creations with families and peers. InventWorks is perfect for curious minds who love building, tinkering, and thinking creatively.
Class will be held Thursday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in rooms 618 & 620 at Pioneer Middle School, 450 Bridge St., Walla Walla, WA. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
All students must fill out and sign an Emergency Information Form and a Liability & Photo Information Form before the start of class in order to attend. Upon enrollment, a link to each form will be included in the order confirmation email. Printed forms are also available at the Continuing & Community Education office upon request.