College for Kids (C4K) is a summer program at Aims Community College that provides a unique, educational and fun experience for students ages 9 to 15 by providing an opportunity to “go to college.”
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Aims College For Kids Offers Learning, Fun This Summer
C4K offers learning opportunities in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Windsor and Loveland. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on March 27 at aims.co/C4K. Space is limited and the program fills up fast.
The four-day program allows students to “go to college” and is a low-cost, unique, enriching program for learners 9-15 years. Participants choose two classes to take during their College for Kids experience. In addition, C4K offers participants morning and afternoon classes, two snacks and lunch. Each Aims campus location hosts a four-day program.
- Fort Lupton: June 5 - 8
- Windsor: June 12 -15
- Loveland: June 19 - 22
- Greeley: June 26 - 29
Students participate in classes of their choice and engage in a variety of topics. Program offerings are intended to introduce kids to possible careers and start getting them to think about what opportunities they may want to pursue in the future. Courses also provide students a chance to explore an area of personal interest. All classes are designed to be fun, captivating and hands-on.
Youth ages 13-15 can participate in the junior leaders program, assisting instructors in the classroom while taking their own courses. Junior leaders must participate in training the Friday before their program begins.
The cost of tuition is $75 for the full four days on the Greeley, Windsor and Loveland campuses. Thanks to generous supporters, the program at Fort Lupton is subsidized and costs participants $25.
For more information, including course descriptions and to register, visit aims.co/C4K.