Join us this summer for an adventure in Exploring the Sea at UACCB. 

Kids’ College will be held July 7-11 for kids entering Grades 1-3 in Fall 2025. 

Cost: $129

Class Dates: July 7-11, 2025

Class Hours: 8 AM – 12 Noon

Class Duration: 5 Half-Days | Monday thru Friday

Snacks: Light snacks and a water bottle will be provided.

Class Schedule: Pick your two favorite classes! Classes are divided into two periods: first period and second period. Classes are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and will fill up fast. Don't miss out! 

1st Period Class | 8 AM - 10 AM | Choose one!

• Under the Sea Arts & Crafts
• Underwater Coding Adventures: Programming with a Splash
• Lego Ocean Explorers

Second Period Class | 10 AM - 12 NOON | Choose one!

• Ocean Layers Adventure: Art Beneath the Waves 
• Dive into Coding & Robotics
• Shark Week!

Detailed course descriptions:

Under the Sea Arts & Crafts | 8 AM - 10 AM
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Under the Sea Arts & Crafts offers a week of creative exploration, where students will craft ocean-themed projects to take home each day. From canvas paintings to 3D sea horses, glowing jelly fish and more, this hands-on class encourages artistic expression and a love for marine life.

Underwater Coding Adventures: Programming with a Splash | 8 AM - 10 AM
Instructor: Jessica Christopher
Underwater Coding Adventures: Programming with a Splash teaches fundamental coding skills using Scratch. Students will create interactive underwater scenes using animated "Sprites" (sea creatures), add sounds, create dialogue, etc. all culminating in a final project to share with the class. 

LEGO Ocean Explorers | 8 AM - 10 AM
Instructor: Denise Hogan
LEGO Ocean Explorers invites young builders to construct their own shoebox aquariums and populate them with LEGO creations inspired by marine life. Throughout the week, students will learn about diverse ocean habitats and animals, then use their LEGO skills to recreate these wonders.

Ocean Layers Adventure: Art Beneath the Waves | 10 AM - 12 Noon
Instructor: Jessica Christopher
Ocean Layers Adventure: Art Beneath the Waves takes young artists on a journey through the ocean's five layers, combining marine science lessons with creative expression. Each day, students will learn about a new layer and use recycled materials to craft artwork inspired by the depths of the sea.

Dive into Coding & Robotics | 10 AM - 12 Noon
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Dive into Coding and Robotics teaches basic coding vocabulary with an ocean connection through hands-on projects. Students will program Colby the mouse and build Cubelet robots such as a lighthouse, a boat, and a robot to discover how these skills relate to marine exploration.

Shark Week! | 10 AM - 12 Noon
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Shark Week! at UACCB will be a hands-on, activity-filled experience for young shark enthusiasts. Students will dive into shark science, build shark models, create shark crafts, and play shark-themed games, testing their knowledge and making for a Shark-tastic week!

Parental Note:  Kids' College is a summer enrichment program for kids entering grades 1-3 in the Fall of 2025. Children must have completed Kindergarten to be eligible for Kids' College. Limited to 25 students. Registrations will be accepted until the first day of class based on seat availability. 

Scholarships:

A limited number of scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis. Call 870-612-2082 for details. 

Interested in Volunteering for Kids' College?

Volunteers entering 8th grade to adults (over 18) are needed to assist with Kids' College organization, set-up, sorting supplies, serving snacks, clean up, assisting teachers with children's hands-on activities and more. Volunteers receive a certificate for Volunteer Service Hours. Some high schools require volunteer service hours for graduation. Complete application here >> Kids' College Volunteer. 

Cancellations: To cancel a class, five (5) business days' notice prior to the course starting date is required to withdraw and receive a refund.

For questions, call 870-612-2082.