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Kids in College
Summer Hands-On Learning For Grades K-8.
Kids in College
Kids in College is a summer enrichment program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade, who are interested in science, art, languages and history. This hands-on programming is staffed by a variety of enthusiastic, imaginative instructors, business owners and college faculty.
For over 40 years, »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe has offered this opportunity to highly motivated students as a way to reinforce the knowledge and instruction they receive in school during the academic year.
Costs and Fees
The cost per class is $38, and some classes require additional material fees. Please check the class description for additional fees.
If your child is registered for a morning and afternoon class in the same week, you have the option to register for your child to bring a lunch and eat in our supervised lunch room, where a family-friendly movie will be shown. This is not a drop-off for afternoon classes, but only for students who will be on campus all day. You must choose the option when registering for the program.
Course Overview and Registration
Kids in College takes is offered for two weeks in June. Each week, a new set of courses are offered in morning and afternoon sessions.
- Morning Session: 9:15-11:15 a.m.
- Afternoon Session: 12-2 p.m.
To register your student for a course, visit the course registration site. Please note: Registration is currently closed until 2026.
Week 1: June 2 - 6, 2025
Course schedules, descriptions and information are from the 2025 program. Please check back in 2026 for new program information.
Morning Session: 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Click the course title view course descriptions and additional information such as grades the course is offered for, material fee, room location and instructor info.
Introduction to Emergency First Responders
This course will introduce students to emergency first responders, specifically law enforcement, fire and EMS, and outline the duties and operations (class age appropriate). The class will include organization structure, agency mission and goals, accountability to the communities they serve and operations, to include tabletop exercises.
The class will also include a hands-on visit/demonstration by law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies. Tour an Ohio Highway Patrol helicopter on the final day.
Additional Details
Grades: 5-8
Instructor: Rob Jackson
Material Fee: $0
Room: Bennett Hall 132
Music Makers
Come learn about the wide world of Music! We will explore musical genres, learn basic note reading and note values, while exploring various musical instruments.
Additional Details
Grades: 3-5
Instructor: Stephanie Clemmons
Material Fee: $9
Room: Bennett Hall 105
Pickleball (Sold Out)
Who wants to try Pickleball? This game is a thrilling combination of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, and it's sure to keep your kids engaged and entertained. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle.
Additional Details
Grades: 4-7
Instructor: Jeanie Dalton
Material Fee: $5
Room: Shoemaker Center Gymnasium
STEM Plus Art = STEAM Through Literature (Sold Out)
Through this hands-on, minds-on, highly-engaging course, students will explore many topics in STEAM through the lens of literature. We will be using children’s literature to build interest in experiments and activities that are sure to attract the young, curious mind.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Jenni Domo
Material Fee: $5
Room: Bennett Hall 213
Afternoon Session: 12-2 p.m.
Click the course title view course descriptions and additional information such as grades the course is offered for, material fee, room location and instructor info.
Creative Multimedia Art (Sold Out)
Classes throughout the week will range from clay projects, glazing pottery and using acrylic paint on canvas. Let’s get creative and messy with clay and learning the basics, and then have fun using different glazing techniques.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Tabitha Allagree
Material Fee: $10
Room: Bennett Hall 28
Music Makers
Come learn about the wide world of Music. We will explore musical genres, learn basic note reading and note values, while exploring various musical instruments.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Stephanie Clemmons
Material Fee: $9
Room: Bennett Hall 104
Stories & Snacks
In this fun class, students will listen and interact with a new story each meeting day. We will read fun stories, create cool crafts and eat a snack related to the story.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Jillian Snyder
Material Fee: $8
Room: Bennett Hall 131
STEM Plus Art = STEAM through Literature
Through this hands-on, minds-on, highly-engaging course, students will explore many topics in STEAM through the lens of literature. We will be using children’s literature to build interest in experiments and activities that are sure to attract the young, curious mind.
Additional Details
Grades: 3-5
Instructor: Jenni Domo
Material Fee: $5
Room: Bennett Hall 213
Week 2: June 9-13, 2025
Course schedules, descriptions and information are from the 2025 program. Please check back in 2026 for new program information.
Morning Session: 9:15-11:15 a.m.
Click the course title view course descriptions and additional information such as grades the course is offered for, material fee, room location and instructor info.
Artistic Exploration
Come learn about the world of art. Each day features new activities and promises to be a creative adventure filled with artistic exploration and fun.
Additional Details
Grades: 3-5
Instructor: Taylor Bonner
Material Fee: $8
Room: Bennett Hall 132
Stories & Snacks
In this fun class, students will listen and interact with a new story each meeting day! We will read fun stories, create cool crafts and eat a snack related to the story!
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Jillian Snyder
Material Fee: $8
Room: Bennett Hall 133
Sensory Art
Sensory Art is more than just painting and drawing — it’s about engaging all the senses in in a fun and creative process. From squishy textures to vibrant colors, this cool class incorporates a variety of materials and activities that stimulate sight, touch, smell, and even sound. These experiences encourage children to explore their creativity while also promoting sensory integration and fine motor skill development.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Justine Ralston
Material Fee: $10
Room: Bennett Hall 203
Afternoon Session: 12-2 p.m.
Click the course title view course descriptions and additional information such as grades the course is offered for, material fee, room location and instructor info.
A Universe of Discovery
We find ourselves in a Universe containing hundreds of billions of galaxies, each containing hundreds of billions of stars. We've observed everything from giant clouds of cold gas harboring stellar nurseries to the titanic explosions produced by the collisions of dead star cores. In this class we'll explore some of these discoveries, the tools and methods scientists use to make these discoveries, and how those same methods can be used to make new discoveries closer to home.
Additional Details
Grades: 4-6
Instructor: Michael Koop
Material Fee: $0
Room: Technology and Business Development Center 113
Music Makers
Come learn about the wide world of Music. We will explore musical genres, learn basic note reading and note values, while exploring various musical instruments.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Stephanie Clemmons
Material Fee: $9
Room: Bennett Hall 104
Stand-up Comedy for Kids
Are you funny? Do you want to learn about comedy? Then this class is for you! Work with stand-up comedian Lori Graves to learn how to construct and perform a three to five-minute comedy set that you will perform at the end of the week. Bring a notebook to each day.
Additional Details
Grades: 6-8
Instructor: Lori Graves
Material Fee: $0
Room: Bennett Hall Art Gallery
Stories & Snacks
In this fun class, students will listen and interact with a new story each meeting day. We will read fun stories, create cool crafts and eat a snack related to the story.
Additional Details
Grades: K-2
Instructor: Jillian Snyder
Material Fee: $8
Room: Bennett Hall 133
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