Kids and College
The Kids and College Program offers a variety of year-round, hands-on programming for elementary, middle, and high school students. Students are immersed in career exploration across various fields, including culinary arts, science, technology, engineering, art, and manufacturing. The program strives to inspire new ideas and enhance students' skills, fostering a deeper knowledge and enthusiasm for learning.
Early Arrival and Late Departure New
The Kids and College Program will be offering early arrival and late departure options for Spring Break and Summer 2025. Campers must register for each option to participate. Early arrival begins at 7:30 a.m. and late departure ends at 5:30 p.m. Campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.
Spring Break Classes: March 24–26, 2025
See the 2025 Spring Break Kids and College Schedule
MCC's Kids and College Spring Break 2025 program offers over 25 hands-on classes for students in grades 1-8. Classes are offered Monday-Wednesday, either morning (9 a.m.-noon), afternoon (1-4 p.m.), or all-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Summer Classes: June 2–August 8, 2025
See the 2025 Summer Kids and College Schedule
MCC's Kids and College Summer 2025 program offers over 125 hands-on classes beginning the first week of June. Classes run Monday-Thursday, either morning (9 a.m.-noon) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.), with new classes starting each week.
Information for Registered Students
All students must submit forms no later than one week before their classes start. Failure to submit the forms will result in cancellation of registration. Forms should be completed once for the 2024-25 academic year; there's no need to submit a form for each class.
Staff will email information about arrival and departure, student expectations, health and safety protocols, what to bring, and required forms before the start of each class.
Program Changes and Communication
Communication, including reminder emails, will be sent to the email address used when the participant registered. Emails will be sent from "kidsandcollege@mchenry.edu" or "community@mchenry.edu."