Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

College for Kids

Our summer College For Kids program provides half-day and full-day classes that run from mid-June through July (with no classes the week of July 4th).

These classes are designed to offer fun learning opportunities to children between the ages of four and 15. Browse through our schedule below and find a class that looks like fun for your kids today.

To enroll, please call 816.604.2030.

Week of June 10-14

Horsemanship Basics	Ages 8-15
Girl Power	Ages 11-14
Interior Design	Ages 12-15
Mad Science: My First Science Lab	Ages 4-6
Fairy Tale Cooking	Ages 5-7
Junior Golf	See below
Pinterest Creations	Ages 10-15
Jr. Engineering I	Ages 6-8
Elementary Engineering	Ages 10-13

Week of June 17-21

Junior Golf	See below
Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab	Ages 7-12
Horsemanship I	Ages 8-15
Beginning Sewing	Ages 10-15
Let's Get Acquainted: An Introductory Review of the American Girl Series	Ages 5-8
A Study of the American Girl Series	Ages 8-12
The Whole, Wide World	Ages 6-8
Collision Cars	Ages 10-13
Pinkalicious	Ages 4-7

Week of June 24-28

Mad Science: Claws, Codes, Constellations	Ages 7-13
Horsemanship II	Ages 8-15
The Quilter's Eye	Ages 10-15

Creative and Digital Photography	Ages 11-15
Scrapbooking 101: Capturing Memories	Ages 8-12
Wonders of the Deep	Ages 6-9
Mixed-Media Painting/Collage	Ages 7-10
Games Galore	Ages 7-12
Junior Vehicle Engineering	Ages 6-8
Art in 3-D	Ages 11-14

Week of July 8-12

Unlock Your Brain to Write Creatively	Ages 11-15
Mad Science: Rockin' Robots	Ages 7-12
Video Game Making	Ages 10-13
Where Art and Science Collide	Ages 5-7
Sign Language	Ages 10-15

Week of July 15-19

Discover Egypt Through Art	Ages 6-8
Creative Card Making	Ages 9-12
Video Game Making - Invader	Ages 10-13
Mad Science: Eureka! The Inventors Camp	Ages 7-12
Junie B. Jones	Ages 6-9

Week of July 22-26

Yo-Ho-Ho!	Ages 4-6
Mad Science: The Wright Stuff	Ages 7-12
The Art of Debate: An Introduction	Ages 12-15
Medieval Chain Maille	Ages 10-15
Photoshop	Ages 11-15
Babysitter Training	Ages 11-15

Week of July 29-August 2

Fun in Outer Space	Ages 4-6
Mad Science: NASA-Journey into Outer Space	Ages 7-12
Mixed-Media Painting/Collage	Ages 7-10
Cartoon Drawing	Ages 9-12
Prepper Kids	Ages 9-11
Super Study Skills	Ages 10-13

 

Class Descriptions

Week of June 10-14

Horsemanship Basics Ages 8-15

Learn the basics of horsemanship; saddling, grooming, mounting, dismounting, stopping and starting techniques, and much more. Youíll spend time in the saddle and learn to control and care for a horse, too. Class held regardless of weather in indoor facilities. 

Conducted by professional trainers.

Gen Hanna & Kaitlyn Short
Showtime Equestrian Center
11920 South Easley Rd., LS

Section A:
Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.-noon
June 10 & 12

Section B:
Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-noon
June 11 & 13

Fee - $69

Girl Power Ages 11-14

Beauty and brains ... weíve got it all! Be inspired and create funky decorations for your room. Youíll be styliní with a fun makeover and fashion show. Weíll invent yummy kitchen concoctions to sample and share. Challenge yourself at our brain-busting game station. Add a little science and math to the mix and you have one exciting camp!
Fee - $109, Stefanie Rentie
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 10-14 

Interior Design Ages 12-15

Color and design surround us
every day and everywhere we go. This class will explore a variety of
interior design aspects including color, floor plans, and furniture layout. Exercise your creativity, share ideas, and be inspired! You will create a digital storyboard to inspire a new design for your own bedroom!
Fee - $109, Amanda Jefferies
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 10-14

Mad Science: My First Science Lab Ages 4-6

Explore soil and seeds; sun, wind and rain; plants and leaves; flowers, fruits and vegetables; and butterflies, ladybugs and bees. An exciting introduction to basic environmental science! Each session is devoted to different aspects of the outdoors, allowing children to progressively enrich their understanding of how living things grow and interact with the environment around them.
A mural will grow through the course as children illustrate their latest discoveries. Every child receives a lab coat and goggles.
Fee - $149, Mad Science staff
Mon.-Fri., 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
June 10-14 

Fairy Tale Cooking Ages 5-7

Inspired by your favorite fairy tales, have fun with hands-on cooking experiences, reading recipes, measuring ingredients, putting together a
cookbook, and best of all, eating your own creations.
Fee - $109, Lachae Stewart
Sec. A:
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 10-14
Sec. B:
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 10-14

Junior Golf

Learn golf basics from a professional. Receive instruction in all varieties of the golf swing, stance, rules, etiquette and more. A non-competitive
tournament will be held the last
day on a par 3 course. Bring your own clubs or use clubs from the park at no charge. Bring a water bottle. Fee includes golf ball rental. Class size limited for individual instruction.
Fee: $139, Bob Coleman
Sec. A: Ages 8-11, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m.
Sec. B: Ages 12-15, Mon.-Fri., 1-3 p.m.
June 10-14
Family Golf Park
1501 NE 40 Hwy.
Blue Springs

Pinterest Creations Ages 10-15

Are you Pinterest crazy? Have you found a ton of great crafts, but have no time to put them together? Weíll spend the first three days making No-Sew Sleeping Bags, Striped Glitter T-Shirts, and other easy art projects. The fourth day, weíll explore Pinterest, collect new craft ideas, vote on a few and spend Friday creating those
chosen projects. A supply list will be sent upon enrollment. Here are a few other ideas to make in the class: Bubble
Painting. Marshmallow Shooters, Minute 2 Win It games, and Clothespin Crafts.
Fee - $109, Amanda Jeffries
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 10-14

Jr. Engineering I Ages 6-8

Calling all future engineers! Creatively build and modify
machines using basic engineering skills and our unique LEGOÆ kits. This is an exciting experience in hands-on building while
learning about simple machines and forces in motion.
Fee - $139, All About Learning staff
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 10-14

Elementary Engineering Ages 10-13

Creatively build and modify
machines applying basic
engineering principles and using our unique LEGOÆ kits.
This is an integrated science and
math class.
Fee - $139, All About Learning staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 10-14

 

Week of June 17-21

Junior Golf

Learn golf basics from a professional. Receive instruction in all varieties of the golf swing, stance, rules, etiquette and more. A non-competitive
tournament will be held the last day on a par 3 course. Bring your own clubs or use clubs from the park at no charge. Bring a water bottle. Fee includes golf ball rental. Class size limited for individual instruction.
Fee: $139, Bob Coleman
Sec. A: Ages 8-11, Mon.-Fri., 9-11 a.m.
Sec. B: Ages 12-15, Mon.-Fri., 1-3 p.m.
June 17-21
Family Golf Park
1501 NE 40 Hwy.
Blue Springs

Mad Science: Secret Agent Lab Ages 7-12

Are you a CSI fan? Delve into the
science of sleuthing and forensics in this hands-on look at crime scenes. Identify and collect evidence that comes from fingerprints, tracks and trash. Recreate the scene of a crime using clues and detailed observations. Use science techniques to sniff out
the suspects, connect the dots and solve the crime. You may discover that you have a future as a crime scene investigator!
Fee - $139, Mad Science Staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 17-21

Horsemanship I Ages 8-15

Go beyond the basics to learn about different styles of horsemanship. Youíll spend time in the saddle, watch videos, and learn to control and care for a horse, too. We stress safety in all areas. Class held regardless of weather in indoor facilities and are
conducted by professional trainers.
Fee - $89, Gen Hanna & Kaitlyn Short Showtime Equestrian Center
11920 South Easley Rd., LS
Mon., Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-noon
June 17, 18, & 19

Beginning Sewing Ages 10-15

Are your sewing skills ìmonstrous?î Do your straight lines look more like a road map? Learn to use the sewing machine and brush up on basic sewing skills while making a pillow case, an apron, and, as a final project, a crazy monster stuffed animal youíll design yourself! This class is perfect for the beginning sewer. A supply list will
be sent upon enrolling.
Fee - $109
Amanda Jeffries
Mon.-Fri.,
9 a.m.-noon
June 17-21

Let's Get Acquainted: An Introductory Review of the American Girl Series Ages 5-8

New activities, plus old favorites! Meet the characters in a special introduction to the fascinating world as told in this series. We will explore different eras in our countryís history through cooking, crafts, and activities. Whether youíre just beginning your journey, or if you simply want to enjoy an exciting experience, join us! Returning students are welcome.
Fee - $109, Stefanie Rentie
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 17-21

A Study of the American Girl Series Ages 8-12

Join the gang in a special study of our countryís past. Embark on an exciting journey as we explore history, writing, theater, cooking, and crafts through fun and challenging activities. Whether
beginning or continuing your
experience with this series, donít miss this class!
Fee - $109, Stefanie Rentie
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 17-21

American GirlÆ is a registered trademark of
American Girl LLC and is used here
only in a descriptive sense.
These camps are neither associated with,
sponsored by, nor endorsed by
American Girl LLC.

The Whole, Wide World Ages 6-8

Get on board! We have lots of miles to travel! You will make your passport and take virtual trips to different countries. Youíll learn about different cultures, make art projects from each continent, prepare some foods, and create your own book of adventures to share on the last day of class.
Fee - $109, Michelle Blakley
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 17-21

Collision Cars Ages 10-13

Build a variety of battling machines using our unique LEGOÆ kits. You will explore, take risks, and
problem-solve as you experiment with how machines work and compete. Explore basic principles of engineering, gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy, friction, forces, motion and
aerodynamics.
Fee - $139, All About Learning staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 17-21 

Pinkalicious Ages 4-7

Let's celebrate pink all week! Join Pinkalicious on her adventures with other pink fans. Weíll make crafts such as a princess pink necklace, have a princess cupcake party, and wear princess pink t-shirts. 

Fee - $89, Michelle Blakley
Mon.-Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m.
June 17-21

 

Week of June 24-28

Mad Science: Claws, Codes, Constellations Ages 7-13

Spend five days with Mad Science exploring the ìawesomenessî that is
science! Discover how to send secret messages to your friends using special codes. Learn about your surrounding environment and how science will help us protect our planet. Explore how Newtonís laws are at work in your favorite sport. Become a young astronaut for a day while
exploring the mysteries of the solar system.
(Bring a lunch/beverage each day)
Fee - $259, Mad Science Staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 24-28 

Horsemanship II Ages 8-15

Take your knowledge of
horsemanship to the next level.
You will ride twice each day, study videos, and learn about anatomy and movement through arts and crafts projects. Weíll talk about breeds, gaits, transitions, riding styles, and more. Prerequisite: Horsemanship Basics or
Horsemanship I.
(Bring a lunch/beverage each day)
Fee - $159, Gen Hanna & Kaitlyn Short
Showtime Equestrian Center
11920 South Easley Rd., LS
Mon., Tue., Wed., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 24, 25, & 26

The Quilter's Eye Ages 10-15

During the course of one week, piece together a unique quilt based on a traditional quilt block. Using a variety of color and fabrics, you will make a quilt that is sure to shine. No quilting or sewing experience is needed. A supply list will be sent upon enrolling.
(Bring a lunch/beverage each day)
Fee - $139, Amanda Jeffries
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 24-28

Week of June 24-28

Creative and Digital Photography Ages 11-15

Do you want to be a shutterbug? Or just be a better shutterbug? Learn the ins and outs of taking fantastic digital photos. Youíll learn basics like how to hold and aim a camera as well as how to frame the subject. Get creative and experiment to get interesting photos. Youíll learn to find a focal point, make sure your background is not distracting from the subject, and learn what those symbols mean on your cameraís dial. Bring your own digital camera and your let your imagination run wild!
Fee - $109, Debra Lawrence
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 24-28

Scrapbooking 101: Capturing Memories Ages 8-12

Have you ever wanted to
showcase all your friends, family, pets, and vacations in one truly unique photo album? This is your chance! Weíll learn how to crop
pictures, create layouts, use the
newest scrapbooking tools, and
personalize our own albums. All you need is a little creativity and about 25-50 pictures. Create your own story with your very own
photo album!
(page protectors provided)
Fee - $114, Kristen Wimberly
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
June 24-28 

Wonders of the Deep Ages 6-9

Imagine that you could travel deep beneath the ocean waters. What
mysteries would you discover? Weíll take virtual trips together, create
collages and ocean life mobiles, explore the many forms of life that exist under the sea, make a coral reef out of clay, sculpt our favorite sea creatures, and discuss what is causing parts of the ocean to die. On the last day of class, we will present our projects and share what weíve learned.
Fee - $109, Michelle Blakey
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 24-28

Mixed-Media Painting/Collage Ages 7-10

Mixed-media is a fun, artistic way of combining paint, art papers, scraps, stamps and so much more to create a magnificent and unique work of art! Bring your imagination and creativity to life while learning the basics of creating mixed-media artwork! You will learn how to build your painting background and use various mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, art pens, papers and found objects. Each student will leave with his or her very own handmade original mixed-media paintings! 

Fee - $109, Tina Amaro
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 24-28

Games Galore Ages 7-12

What do Heads Up 7 Up, Old Maid, Hangman, Freeze Tag, LRC, and marbles have in common? They are games! And thatís what this week is all aboutónon-stop games! Some will be new to you, others will be familiar. Weíll spend our time learning card, dice, board, paper, individual, group, partner, outside, and rainy-day games. And to challenge your creativity, we will plan and create a game to play with friends and family on Friday.
Fee - $109, Kristen Wimberly
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 24-28

Junior Vehicle Engineering Ages 6-8

Using our unique LEGOÆ kits, you will creatively build and modify
different vehicles including everyday vehicles, concept cars, construction machines and more.
Fee - $139, All About Learning staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 24-28 

Art in 3-D Ages 11-14

Have you ever wondered how artists create beautiful glass sculptures or
mobiles? We will be looking at the famous works of Dale Chihuly,
Alexander Calder and Wassily
Kandinsky. You will create beautiful colorful paintings, glass-like sculptures out of recycled plastic, and more.
Every day will be a new art-filled
adventure you donít want to miss!
Fee - $109, Jennifer Driskell
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
June 24-28

 

Week of July 8-12

Unlock Your Brain to Write Creatively Ages 11-15

Do you have brain overload with imaginative thoughts and great ideas? This class will teach you ways to get those thoughts and ideas out of your mind and onto paper. We will have many ìbrainstormsî to spark our creative writing using everyday activities like walking in nature, journaling, reading literature passages, making lists, and pondering photographs. We will begin each class with poetry, learning to thoughtfully write and creatively illustrate poems in Haiku and free verse forms. And after unlocking our great ideas, we will write short stories, personal narratives, and storybook pieces. Creative writing
provides hours of entertainment for writers and readers alike, and you will learn to share your overloaded brains with others by helping your imagination and deep thoughts break free!
Fee - $109, Kari Schooley
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 8-12

Mad Science: Rockin' Robots Ages 7-12

Moviní, grooviní robots will be front and center! Learn about the history of robot design and how robots sense and carry out tasks. Youíll program a robot to do a series of maneuvers, participate in robot relays, and (best of all!) build a working robot to take home.
Fee - $159, Mad Science Staff
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
July 8-12

Video Game Making Ages 10-13

Design and modify your own
exciting arcade-style video games. Youíll learn how to control characters, objects and outcomes in your game, then increase the difficulty level
and add more features. Learn basic programming skills to create a
PacMan style game, design avatars, assign actions, build rooms, and generate scoring tables.
Fee - $139, All About Learing staff
Sec. A: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
Sec. B: Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
July 8-12

Where Art and Science Collide Ages 5-7

Are you an artistóor a scientist? You donít have to choose one or the other! Exercise both sides of your brain as you combine art and science in this fascinating experience. We will be conducting various experiments each day that we will turn into awesome works of artófizzing sidewalk chalk, galaxy play dough, and much more.

Fee - $109, Jennifer Driskell
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 8-12

Sign Language Ages 10-15

Would you like to learn sign
language to communicate with a hearing-impaired friend or family member? Using games and demonstrations, the instructor will cover the manual
alphabet, colors, animals, foods, and simple sentences. And you will apply what you have learned after each
lesson. Have fun learning this new
way to communicate!
Fee - $109, Debra Swinger
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 8-12

 

Week of July 15-19

Discover Egypt Through Art Ages 6-8

The ancient Egyptians created fantastic and unique works of art. As we study their culture through books, photos, video tours, and art, we will create original artwork using Egyptian styles. Our projects will include a painted self-portrait, clay cartouche making and stamping, life-size sarcophagus on paper and Egyptian landscape painting.
Fee - $109, Angela Peticuff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 15-19

Creative Card Making Ages 9-12

Wouldnít your friends and family rather receive unique greeting cards that YOU created rather than ones you selected at a store? Absolutely! And you can use your imagination to personalize each one! Youíll learn numerous techniques using stamps, watercolors, embossing, embellishments and ways to add
dimensional looks with paper. Weíll make an assortment of cards for all occasions: birthday, thank-you, anniversary, get- well, friendship and holiday. On the last day, weíll use what weíve learned to enhance tissue paper and gift bags. Sound like fun? It will be! And the bonus? Imagine how much money you can save by making your own one-of-a-kind cards.
Fee - $109, Kari Schooley
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
July 15-19

Video Game Making - Invader Ages 10-13

Learn how to design and modify your own exciting arcade-style games. Control characters and outcomes, then increase the difficulty level and add more features. Topics covered include graphic design and animation, sprites, objects, room creation, instances,
bonus levels and more. Youíll create games including soccer, a Breakout-style game, and Alien Invader (plus a secret game at the end of the class!).
Fee - $139, All About Learing staff
Sec. A: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
Sec. B: Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
July 15-19

Mad Science: Eureka! The Inventors Camp Ages 7-12

Creative Contraption Warning! This is a camp designed by you, the inventor! Each day youíll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thing of allóyour mind. With a little bit of ingenuity, youíll
construct catapults and forts and then lay siege, fabricate a winning Egg Drop design, construct a dancing robot and assemble a working light saber to take home. While Thomas Edison said invention is 10%
inspiration and 90% perspiration,
this camp is 100% fun!
(Bring a lunch/beverage each day)
Fee - $259, Mad Science Staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 15-19

Junie B. Jones Ages 6-9

Itís Carnival Night, and Lucille has
already won a box of fluffy cupcakes
with sprinkles on them. But when Junie
B. wins the cake walk, she chooses the
bestest cake of allóthe one wrapped in
sparkly aluminum foil. How was she to
know it was a lethal weapon? Join Junie
B. for some fun summer adventures.
Weíll cook up some yummy goodies,
play games, create group
projects, andmore!
Fee - $109
Instructor: Kari Schooley
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, July 15-19

 

Week of July 22-26

Yo-Ho-Ho! Ages 4-6

Weíre off to a tropical island via pirate ships where weíll explore the unique living conditions of pirates (oranges to stave off scurvy, hard tack crackers), make a treasure map and hunt for treasure, paint an oceanscape complete with ships sailing the high seas, make a two dimensional ìpetî parrot, create a treasure box, and make an island out of clay. Shiver me timbers!
Fee - $89
Angela Penticuff
Mon.-Fri.,
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
July 22-26

Mad Science: The Wright Stuff Ages 7-12

From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this hands-on program will allow you to build many different flying devices, see how Newtonís Laws of motion help explain how things move and how rockets fly, and show you how amazing our Milky Way is.
Fee - $139, Mad Science Staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 22-26

The Art of Debate: An Introduction Ages 12-15

This is a unique opportunity for you to acquire all of the basic knowledge and skills to begin
competitive debate. Learn to
analyze arguments, develop
positions for and against an issue, and understand how issues clash. Develop both affirmative and negative positions and participate in a debate at the end of the week. This is an energetic and fun experience in developing critical thinking and performance skills.
(Bring a lunch/beverage each day)
Fee - $149, Natalie Reeves
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 22-26

Medieval Chain Maille Ages 10-15

In movies such as The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and Narnia, chain maille is the most fundamental type of armor. Learn the basic techniques of making chain maille and the history behind it. You will make chain maille
medieval gauntlets and jewelry to take home just in time for storming
a castle. Please bring your own chain nose or needle nose pliers. Huzzah!
Fee - $124, Cameron Chartier
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 22-26

Photoshop Ages 11-15

Learn to use the powerful tools and capabilities of Photoshop Elements. Create cool effects including skin smoothing, eye color changes, lighting changes, and filter effects (think Instagram), overall making your snapshots look professional! Prepare pictures for Facebook and blogs, make collages, add text and more. Basics like black and white, sepia and spot color will also be discussed. Everything you need to know to take a picture from ìjust okayî to ìfantasticî and show off to everyone.
Fee - $99, Debra Lawrence
Mon.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.
July 22-26

Babysitter Training Ages 11-15

The best babysitters are those who are well trained. This course, offered in partnership with the American Red Cross, focuses on safetyógeneral guidelines, safe play, basic care, first aid, and infant/child CPR. It also teaches leadership and professionalism to help you make good decisions. Whether you have experience as a babysitter or just want to be trained for this important job, you will receive valuable information and hands-on training in this workshop. A book and CD-Rom are included.
Fee - $89, Joe Gilman
Mon.-Fri., 1-3 p.m.
July 22-26

 

Week of July 29-August 2

Fun in Outer Space Ages 4-6

Grab your jet packs and shoot for the stars! Learn about the planets, modes of space travel, and star patterns. Weíll explore deep space by making an original miniature spacecraft and a planetscape complete with aliens! And thereís more: weíll learn about space food, how to live in space, and weíll create a lunarscape from clay and make space rocks. Discover the fascinating world of outer space and return to Earth at the end
of the week!
Fee - $89, Angela Penticuff
Mon.-Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m.
July 28-Aug. 2 

Mad Science: NASA -Journey into Outer Space Ages 7-12

From our Earthís atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program sends you on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch!

Fee - $139, Mad Science Staff
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 29-Aug. 2 

Mixed-Media Painting/Collage Ages 7-10

Mixed-media is a fun, artistic way of combining paint, art papers, scraps, stamps and so much more to create a magnificent and unique work of art! Bring your imagination and creativity to life while learning
the basics of creating mixed-media artwork!
You will learn how to build your painting
background and use various mediums
such as acrylics, watercolor, art pens,
papers and found objects.
Each student will leave with his
or her very own handmade
original mixed-media paintings!
Fee - $109, Tina Amaro
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 29-Aug. 2

Cartoon Drawing Ages 9-12

Comic books! Television! Newspapers! Cartoons are everywhere! This fun, creative class not only teaches you the basics of cartoon drawing, but the art of caricature as well. Learn how to create expression, movement, and more just by using a pencil and a little imagination. After learning the basics of cartooning, we will learn how to draw each other as a cartoon!
Please bring a sketchbook each day to class.
Fee - $109, Amy Richardson
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 29-Aug. 2

Prepper Kids Ages 9-11

Would you know what to do, where to go, and what to take with you in case of a disaster? Get a head start
on personal emergency preparedness and learn about the various types
of disasters that can strike the Kansas City area. Weíll explore how to make our homes safer, look at life-threatening conditions, make a ìGoî bag, and create an emergency Boredom Buster Can. Then you can teach your parents how to prepare for emergencies, too!
Fee - $109, Barb McKinney
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 28-Aug. 2

Super Study Skills Ages 10-13

Gotta do it, so why not do it right and have some fun in the process! Weíll focus on skills in organization, time management, textbook reading,
notetaking, memorization,
test preparation, and more.
Fee - $139 includes book,
Natasha Cunningham
Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-noon
July 29-Aug. 2