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Kids College

From cooking to crafts and language to technology, these camps and workshops encourage kids and teens to thrive and explore in a safe environment.

Kids College


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

The Center for Continuing Education offers 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! 

Winter/Spring 2026 Registration Now Open!

View full descriptions of our offerings in the Winter/Spring 2026 issue of the Community & Continuing Education Catalog. Register by clicking on the class titles in the digital catalog. 

VIEW THE WINTER/SPRING 2026 CATALOG

VIEW THE FALL 2025 CATALOG

How to Register for Classes

We've updated our online registration process, and easy registration is now available any time of day and even on weekends through our registration site, Enrole. If you experience any problems, give us a call at (815) 280-1555 to speak with one of our registration specialists. We would be happy to assist you.

REGISTER NOW

  • Register for Classes Online

    Visit our registration website
    • Easy-to-use, customer-friendly interface.
    • Multiple methods to search for classes.
    • Have a favorite instructor? Easily find their classes.
    • Register for multiple classes for multiple family members all in one transaction.
    • No credit card fees.

     

    REGISTER NOW

    Follow the links through our interactive digital catalog
    • Each class in our digital catalog is linked to a registration page on our Enrole site.
    • Just click on the class title to be taken to the correct form.

     

    Need help with online registration?
    • Please call our office at (815) 280-1555. We would be happy to assist you.

  • 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.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our Kids College sponsors. Their commitment helps us reduce the cost of summer camps and classes, making hands-on learning more accessible to families throughout our community. Thank you for investing in creativity, discovery and the joy of learning!

Become a Sponsor

Join us in making a lasting impact! Kids College sponsorships help open doors for young learners. If you or your organization would like to get involved, we’d love to partner with you. Together, we can inspire the next generation of creators, thinkers and explorers. For more details, send an email to David Lantz, the Director of the Center for Continuing Education, or call (815) 280-2762.

Meet Our 2026 Sponsors

  • Constellation - E2 Energy to Educate

    As part of Constellation's commitment to education, E2 Energy to Educate grant awards support projects that are team-oriented, hands-on projects with specific results. E2 Energy to Educate projects enhance student understanding of the science and technology needed to address energy issues and reach and inspire students to think differently about energy. 

    Empowering Future Energy Leaders Summer Camps

    JJC's Center for Continuing Education has been awarded $25,000 to offer a series of Kids College summer STEM camps in 2026 designed to empower students in grades 6-12 with energy literacy, hands-on learning and career exploration. Students will engage in activities such as building model wind turbines, experimenting with solar panels, launching weather balloons, and engineering smart devices. The camps emphasize teamwork, creativity, and real-world applications of sustainable energy, while providing mentorship and exposure to energy careers. The initiative leverages JJC’s continuing education infrastructure and community partnerships, aiming to inspire students to pursue STEM and energy fields. 

    More information about the summer camps and registration will become available in March 2026.

  • JJC President's Office

    Joliet Junior College believes in planting the seeds of future success early by helping young learners explore the world of higher education. 

    Kids College Summer Camps & Classes

    With the support of a $17,500 sponsorship from the JJC President’s Office, all 2026 Kids College summer camps and classes will be offered at a discounted rate. 

    Look for full program information and registration beginning in March 2026!

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