College For Kids Offers Summer Adventures in Fitness and Writing

Kids with a wide variety of interests have a lot to choose from with College for Kids, Middlesex Community College’s summer programs for young learners.

Designed to provide kids, ages 8 to 15, with fun and challenging opportunities to explore careers, gain new knowledge and skills, and boost self-confidence, College for Kids runs July 10 through Aug. 17, on the Bedford and Lowell campuses. And, it’s not too late to register!

Kids can explore writing, as well as fitness activities in these summer programs:

“Experience Writing” (ages 8-12) -- From pavement to paper, we will approach the writing process via daily adventurous road trips and experiences. Students will gain a stronger grasp of grammar concepts, creative-writing techniques, and essay format. Confident and emerging writers with a sense of adventure and a love of learning new things are encouraged to attend. Offered 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 17-20, in Bedford. (Cost: $312; Course number: YTH 634 30)

“Sports & Recreation” (ages 10-15) -- Participate in a wide variety of fitness opportunities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, croquet, badminton, ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, ping pong, kickball, whiffle ball, Four Square, hiking, flag football, capture the flag, and more. Days will be jam-packed with action, movement and physical activity! Introductory in nature, activities will focus on recreation and fun, rather than competition. All skill levels and abilities welcome. Offered 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 17-20, in Bedford. (Cost: $312; Course number: YTH 681 30)

All College for Kids programs are taught by public-school teachers, or by professionals who are experts in their field and have experience working with children. For the complete MCC College for Kids schedule and registration information, visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/collegeforkids/ or call 781-280-3663.

Middlesex Community College is your pathway to success. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in the state, we educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners. MCC offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs, plus hundreds of noncredit courses, on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, as well as online. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!