El Camino College's Award-Winning Kid's College Returns with Its Most Exciting Summer Lineup Yet
El Camino College's award-winning Kid's College is back this summer with its most ambitious and engaging lineup yet, offering hands-on workshops designed to spark curiosity, fuel creativity, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Running July 6 through August 6, Kid's College transforms El Camino College's campus into a hub of exploration and discovery for students in grades 3-12. The program features five one-week sessions with morning and afternoon options, allowing students to customize their summer experience while exploring new interests in a fun, supportive environment. This year's standout offerings provide young learners with unique access to the college's professional facilities and accomplished instructors. Among the highlights:
Art Classes in a Professional Gallery Setting
Young artists will create and explore their creativity inside El Camino College's beautiful Art Gallery and Arts Complex, gaining hands-on experience in an inspiring environment typically reserved for college students and exhibiting artists.
Sourdough Bread Baking in a Commercial Kitchen
Budding bakers will learn the art and science of sourdough breadmaking in one of El Camino College's professional culinary kitchens. A special parent-and-child option allows families to participate together, creating a memorable shared experience while learning practical culinary skills.
Journalism Camp Inspired by a Distinguished Alumna
Future reporters and storytellers will have the opportunity to learn from award-winning journalists in an immersive newsroom setting. The camp takes place in the same El Camino College newsroom where alumna Lauren Sánchez first honed her skills before launching a successful career in journalism and media.
Additional Kid's College offerings include:
- Broadway-style theatrical dance
- Coding and robotics
- Mock trial
- Mathematics enrichment
- Creative writing
- Drone piloting
- Piano
- Artificial intelligence
- Zine-making
- Game design
Kid's College workshops are noncredit and open to students of all experience levels, providing a low-pressure environment where participants can explore new subjects, develop skills, and discover hidden talents.
"Kid's College has always been about more than summer fun," said Betty Sedor, Director of Community and Continuing Education. "It's about showing young people what they're capable of and giving them opportunities to learn, create, and grow in ways that can shape their futures. We're excited to offer one of our strongest and most diverse programs ever."
Classes will be offered in five one-week sessions from July 6 through August 6, with options available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and/or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration is now open, and enrollment is expected to fill quickly. For schedules, course descriptions, and registration information, visit www.ECCommunityEd.com or call 310-660-6460.
About Kid's College
Kid's College is El Camino College's award-winning youth enrichment program, offering engaging, hands-on educational experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and exploration. Through innovative classes led by experienced instructors, the program provides students with opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, and discover future passions in a college environment.