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Kids College

From cooking to crafts and language to technology, our classes allow your kids to thrive and explore in a safe environment.

Kids College


Welcome to Kids College! These non-credit classes provide enrichment for imaginative young minds.

Corporate & Community Services is currently offering Kids College classes that focus on STEAM-based subjects. In our classes, students enjoy hands-on activities while exploring educational topics, making new friends and — most importantly — having fun! 

Kids College Summer Camps 2024

Our summer camps and one-day workshops are now open for registration! We are offering a fantastic slate of camps and classes at our Main, City Center and Romeoville campuses. We even have a LEGO camp in Morris this summer! Check out all the amazing classes in our summer programming guide.

KIDS COLLEGE SUMMER 2024 GUIDE

Price Drop!

Thanks to the generous support of JJC's President's Office, we have significantly dropped the prices of several Kids College camps and classes for the summer. The prices listed in the guide, which was updated March 25, include the discount. Students who registered prior to the price drop are being notified by our staff and a refund of the difference is being issued.

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount

Register by noon on Monday, May 20, and receive a $20 discount on every summer camp. (One-day workshops, grant-supported Summer Manufacturing Camps and additional children in the Spanish Class are not included in the early bird discount.) No code is needed to receive this discount. Early bird prices are automatically applied.

Workshops & Camps for Ages 5-12

  • Creative Arts & Language Arts

    Camps
    • Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Camp (LLC 4088)
      Monday-Wednesday, June 10-12 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $99
    • Let's Learn Together! Spanish Camp (LLC 1260) Parent-Child Class
      Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 11-27 | 10-11 a.m. | Ages 5-8 | Main Campus | $99
    One-Day Workshops
    • Bracelet Making for Beginners (LLC 1300)
      Monday, June 3 | 1-2 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $13
      Monday, June 10 | 1-2 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $13
    • Creative Threads: Weaving Workshop (LLC 1244)
      Wednesday, June 5 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $39
    • Mini Rooms and Galleries (LLC 4357) 
      Thursday, June 6 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $39
    • Crochet 4 Kids (LLC 1245)
      Wednesday, July 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Ages 7-13 | Main Campus | $39

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  • Culinary Arts

    Camps

    • Jr. Chef's Baking Camp (LLC 1264)
      Monday-Thursday, June 24-27 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Ages 7-12 | City Center Campus | $159
    • Jr. Chef's Edible Science Camp (LLC 5685)
      Monday-Thursday, July 15-18 | 1-4 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Romeoville Campus | $159
    • All About Dough (LLC 1271)
      Monday-Thursday, July 29-Aug. 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Ages 8-12 | City Center Campus | $159

    One-Day Workshops

    • Sweet Liberty: Independence Day Sugar Cookie Decorating (LLC 1263)
      Monday, July 1 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $59
    • I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! (LLC 1265)
      Tuesday, July 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ages 7-11 | City Center Campus | $39
    • No-Bake Bites (LLC 1266)
      Wednesday, July 17 | 9-11 a.m. | Ages 6-10 | Romeoville Campus | $39
    • Sweet Scholastic Creations: Back-to-School Cookie Decorating (LLC 1262)
      Monday, Aug. 5 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | Ages 7-12 | Main Campus | $39

    REGISTER NOW

Workshops & Camps for Ages 13-17

  • Creative Arts

    Camps

    • Pen to Paper: Creative Writing Camp (LLC 4088)
      Monday-Wednesday, June10-12 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Ages 13-17 | Main Campus | $99
    • Dungeons & Dragons Camp (LLC 1261)
      Wednesdays, June 26-July 31 | 2-5 p.m. | Ages 15-17 | Main Campus | $119 

     

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  • Culinary Arts

    Camps

    • Becoming a Pastry Chef 101 (LLC 1267)
      Monday-Thursday, June 24-27 | 1-4 p.m. | Ages 13-17 | City Center Campus | $159
    • Culinary Career Quest: Explore Your Passion for Cooking (LLC 1270) 
      Monday-Thursday, July 22-25 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Ages 13-18 | City Center Campus | $159

     

    REGISTER NOW

  • Entrepreneurship & Finance

    One-Day Workshops

    • Financial Foundations: Teen Money Management (LLC 1282)
      Monday, June 17 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Ages 15-18 | Main Campus | $39
    • The Game of Life: Young Millionaires Edition (LLC 1283)
      Monday, June 24 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Ages 11-15 | Main Campus | $39

     

    REGISTER NOW

  • STEM

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    STEM

How to Register for Classes

  • Register for Classes By Phone

    • Call (815) 280-1555.
    • Our registration specialists would be happy to assist you during office hours.
    • Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you call when our office is closed, please leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.

  • Register for Classes Online

    Here are some tips and tricks for registering online:

    Follow the links through our interactive digital catalog

    • Each class in our digital catalog is linked to a registration form.
    • Just click on the class title to be taken to the correct form.

    All classes are registered through Dynamic Forms.

    • When you click on the link in the catalog, you will be taken directly to the registration page.
    • Fill out the form and click 'Submit Form.'
    • Complete payment information on the following page.

    Need help with online registration?

    • Please call our office at (815) 280-1555. We would be happy to assist you.

Online ACT/SAT Prep

  • ed2go

    We have partnered with ed2go to provide online SAT/ACT prep for students who need to take these undergraduate college entrance exams. There are three options available:

    SAT/ACT Prep Course - Part 1

    Master the reading, writing, English and science questions on the ACT and new SAT.

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    SAT/ACT Prep Course - Part 2

    Master the math questions on the ACT and new SAT.

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    SAT/ACT Prep Course

    Take both parts and save money! This series will prepare you to excel in all sections of the college entrance exams.

    Register Now

COVID-19 Update

In the event of important deadlines or class dates changing due to COVID-19, please visit our COVID FAQ page for the most up-to-date information.

Photographing Program Participants

Joliet Junior College reserves the right to photograph or film program participants. Photos and recordings are for college use only and may be used in college publicity materials and social media. Please notify programming staff if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.

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