MCC’s College for Kids Returns to In Person Programs This Summer

“We are so excited to welcome back our College for Kids community to in-person programming this summer,” said Lauren Ellis, Middlesex Community College’s Program Manager for Community Education and Training.

Middlesex is helping to bring back a sense of normalcy, learning and routine for youths with its College for Kids program. Registration opens on Friday, February 11. These interactive and engaging summer programs provide children and teens ages 8 to 17 with unique opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills, meet new friends and boost self-confidence.

“While the past two summers have provided robust and engaging online classes for our College for Kids community, Middlesex has proven that the college is ready to return to in-person opportunities and experiences,” Ellis said. “The health and safety of our students and employees is our number one concern. We have protocols and standards in place that allow us to safely come together to learn and have fun, whether we are outside or inside wearing masks.”

Public school teachers and expert professionals teach courses on topics such as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), cooking, arts and crafts, photography, fashion design, online gaming, graphic and web design, creative writing and filmmaking.

The program will feature six weeks of full- and half-day programs from July 11 through August 18, Mondays through Thursdays. Full-day programs run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and half-day programs run 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students who take two half-day programs to make a full day can stay on campus for lunch in between the two sessions.

Programs are offered on the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a theatre program at MCC’s Academic Arts Center in Lowell – which runs Monday through Friday.

Please note that Middlesex requires all students to be vaccinated in order to come to campus, as of January 2022, including students enrolled in noncredit courses, such as College for Kids. Students who are unvaccinated can still choose to take online classes and access online resources and student support services.

MCC’s College for Kids will host Parents Information Sessions ahead of the summer programs. To sign up for a session and to view the complete 2022 College for Kids schedule and registration information, visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/collegeforkids/ or call 781-280-3663.

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