When schools break for summer, NMC’s College for Kids program steps up to engage students, ages 3-17, in fun experiential learning from June 19 through August 18. Class formats include half and full day, and run one day or one week long. Supervised lunch breaks can be added to create a full day from two half day options. Registration is open now at nmc.edu/kids.
Held at either NMC’s main campus or one of several offside partner facilities, classes are taught by passionate and experienced instructors that provide a safe and exciting learning environment. Developing their own curriculum, teachers make each class unique, of high interest to students, and experiential with hands-on engagement. Young learners are introduced to adventures in art, science, technology, engineering, art, theater, dance and more.
Classes range from Beginning Fly Fishing through Kids Quilt Camp to the annual GRASP Math & Reading summer bridge program. From outdoor recreation like Stand Up Paddleboarding to art classes like Italian Mosaic Tile, to cooking, gaming, Bucket Drumming and much more – there is something for every learner. The catalog can be viewed here.
New and returning partnerships such as Arts for All, DramaKids International, Quarkmine, Grass River Natural Area, Discovery Pier, Maritime Heritage Alliance and Michigan Technological University offer specialized classes: Clay Handbuilding, Acting Up, VEX IQ Robotics, Shelter Building, Power Island Adventure, and Creating Art with STEM.
Regular weekly classes start at $149 ($34 with tuition waiver). Thanks to generous donors through events such as the Gala to Give and the Big Little Hero Race in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, partial financial assistance for classes is available for those who qualify. See details at nmc.edu/kids.
To register or to learn more, visit nmc.edu/kids or contact NMC Extended Education at (231) 995-1700. Please create your household profile online before registering.