DOWN ON THE FARM: KIDS' COLLEGE 2026

Kids' College is a summer enrichment program designed to spark the imagination and expand the knowledge of youth entering grades 1 through 6. Join us this summer for an adventure of "Down On the Farm" at UACCB in Batesville, AR. 

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Kids’ College will be held July 6-10 for kids entering Grades 1-3 in Fall 2026. 

Program Details:

• Cost: $129 | Fee includes choice of two classes
• Class Dates: July 6-10, 2026
• 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:

Choose your favorite two classes from the list of offerings below! Classes are divided into First Period (8:00 AM) and Second Period (10:15 AM). Spots are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!

• Some classes are offered twice, giving you more flexibility to fit them into your schedule.
• Some classes are offered only once, so choose carefully.
• Final class offerings and availability are at the sole discretion of UACCB.

Don’t miss your chance to create an exciting and fun schedule this year!

First Period Class | 8 AM-9:45 AM | Choose one!

• LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge
• Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts
• Wiggles & Wellness
• 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
• Barnyard Creations
• Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets

Second Period Class | 10:15 AM-12 NOON | Choose one!

• LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge
• Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts
• Little Lifesavers
• 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
• Farm-tastic Discoveries
• LEGO Farming

Detailed Course Descriptions:

LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructor: Scott Phillips
Build, code, and compete in this exciting LEGO robotics adventure! Students will work in teams to design farm bots that haul cargo, pull heavy loads, race through obstacle courses, and even compete in a demolition derby in the Battle Corral. Along the way, they’ll learn basic coding, problem-solving, and teamwork while turning LEGO bricks into hardworking robots. Get ready to build, test, and have a blast!

Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructors: Melissa Foster and Sara Dew
Students will spend the first three days learning kitchen and food safety while baking cookies from scratch the old-fashioned way—measuring, mixing, and baking their own batch to take home. The last two days will be filled with creative farm-themed crafts and projects, including building a mini greenhouse to grow real seeds and creating a fun 3D farm scene. Along the way, kids will explore where food comes from while using science, creativity, and teamwork. It’s a week of hands-on fun celebrating the joy of making things yourself!

Wiggles & Wellness | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructors: UACCB Nursing Faculty
Get ready to move, learn, and have fun! In Wiggles & Wellness, students will discover exciting ways to take care of their bodies through games, wiggling their way through obstacle courses, and hands-on activities. Students will learn about staying active, making smart food choices, and keeping their bodies strong and happy. This energetic class helps kids build confidence while learning that being healthy can be fun!

3, 2, 1 Blast Off! | 8 AM-9:45 AM and 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Note: This session is offered both periods. 
Instructor: Cheri Stephens
Ready for liftoff? In this exciting hands-on class, students will learn the basics of rocketry while designing and building their very own rocket. They’ll explore different rocket styles, launch their creations, and collect data to see how high they soar. Then it’s back to the drawing board to improve their design for an even bigger blast-off! Get ready to learn, build, launch—and have a sky-high adventure!

Barnyard Creations | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Let your imagination run free around the farm as you create farm animal themed arts and crafts. Students will enjoy a fun-filled week painting pigs on canvases, creating oil pastel rooster pictures, cow drawings, goat puppets, and stick horses. Join us for a "moo"-velous week!

Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets | 8 AM-9:45 AM
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Get ready to explore how farms use coding, robotics, and cool technology to grow our food! In this hands-on class, students will learn basic programming terms and practice their skills through fun online coding activities. Campers will use Cubelets to build and solve farm-themed challenges, like creating an autonomous farm vehicle and a food-processing robot. Along the way, they’ll discover how modern farmers use technology every day. It’s the perfect mix of agriculture, creativity, and high-tech fun!

Little Lifesavers | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructors: UACCB Nursing Faculty
Calling all future heroes! In Little Lifesavers, kids will explore the exciting world of healthcare through hands-on activities like “nurse for a day,” basic first aid, and fun medical projects like cast making. They’ll learn how doctors, nurses, and first responders help their communities while practicing teamwork, curiosity, and compassion. This class gives students a chance to try real-life helping skills in a fun and exciting way!

Farm-tastic Discoveries | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructor: Melanie Brustrom
Join us for a week filled with Farm-tastic Science Discoveries. Students will plant bean seeds to take home, create a worm farm, engineer an irrigation system out of recycled materials, and make homemade butter. It's sure to be an "udderly" awesome week!

LEGO Farming | 10:15 AM-12 Noon
Instructor: Denise Hogan
Students will work collaboratively in small groups to design and build a LEGO farm. Through hands-on building, discussion, and reflection, students will explore how farms function, the types of farms that exist, and the structures, animals, machines, and food systems farms need to operate.

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