College for Kids is a personal enrichment program for children of all ages - from pre-school through high school.
Through College for Kids, students can discover new talents, expand their knowledge and enjoy hands-on learning under the guidance of experienced educators.
Programs are offered year-round at multiple locations in Madison County, with a concentration of courses scheduled in the summer.
More than 20,000 young people have participated in hands-on learning in math, science, creative arts, technology and languages since the program began in 1989.
Other enrichment opportunities for students include classes in digital photography, horsemanship, musical theatre, golf, eco-science, robotics, cooking, local history, engineering, basketball and music. Classes are taught by highly qualified instructors, including L&C faculty and educators from local school districts.
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Scholarships
Scholarship funding is available for students who need assistance.
For more information about the scholarship program, contact Becky Moore at (618) 468-5701 or bmoore@lc.edu.
Register for Classes
Register for Classes by visiting the Enrollment Center on Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus, any of Lewis and Clark’s Community Education Centers, or calling the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222 or (618) 468-5114.
2026 Summer Camps
More classes are being added every day, so make sure to check this page often.
Levitations & Animations
Levitate a person! Cause a dollar to fold 3 times by itself! Float a spoon right off the table! These are just a few of the tricks you will learn. You’ll get your own magic box out of which you can perform new tricks to show your family each day. Plus, you’ll also learn comedy skits, balloon art, magic puzzles, and lots more! Camp culminates with the campers putting on a family show. The goals are to develop presentation skills, build confidence, and have fun! Tricks are new from our previous 3 years.(CECK-168-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Balloonatics
Calling all Balloonatics! Every day of this camp is an exciting balloon bash! Learn to create over 20 balloon animals, spin out with UFO balloons and make a balloon helicopter that really flies! Each day, campers take home a different novelty balloon— racecar balloons, rocket balloons, and more! Camp concludes with the Balloonatics showing off their skills in a balloon twist jam for their families. Come join the fun in this unique, creative camp!(CECK-161-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Wonders with Numbers
Mind read the number someone is thinking of! Make money travel invisibly into someone’s hand! Cause a thought-of number to materialize on your arm! Learn these and many other magic tricks while honing your math skills. The tricks for this class are math-based! You’ll learn magic with money, cards, special props, and secret items you’ll take home. Class culminates with the students putting on a family show. Goals are to develop presentation skills and confidence, build math skills, and have fun!(CECK-251-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Kids Comedy Camp
It's funny how much fun you can have when you're learning to be funny! Learn comedy by doing it at Kids Comedy Camp! You'll master the secrets of stand-up, sketch and improv comedy as well as theatrics. Take home a new gag to get laughs with each day! At week's end, you'll display your newly enhanced focus, creativity, confidence, teamwork, performance skills and sense of humor in a show for family and friends.(CECK-945-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Disappearing Ink
Mind read the color someone is thinking of! Magically reveal a spectator's selected card in a comical manner! Squirt ink on someone, then make it disappear! These are just a few of the tricks you'll learn in our magic class! Get your own magic box and new tricks to put in it each week! Put on shows for your family. Develop presentation skills and confidence. The class culminates with the magicians putting on a family show. The tricks are all new from the last several years. Sign up quickly before the limited space disappears!(CECK-169-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Arithme-tricks
Mind read someone’s birthday! Produce the 14 of Diamonds! Multiply coins! Learn these and many other magic tricks while honing your math skills. The tricks for this camp are math-based! You’ll learn magic with money, cards, paper, and special magic props you’ll take home. The students put on a show for their families on the last day. Animal balloons, clown skits, and team-building activities round out this fun half-day camp. The goals are to develop presentation skills and confidence, build math skills, and have fun!(CECK-172-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Magical Mystery Camp
Magical Mystery Camp combines magic & theater into one awesome camp! Campers learn magic tricks daily, often treating parents to a nightly show! Kids weave their tricks into a mystery show, which they will create & perform on the last day for their families(CECK-135-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra
Thinking Outside the Hat
Mind-read the object someone is thinking of! Balance 7 nails on the head of 1! Change a $1 bill into 5! With tricks and more, you’ll be the life of the party! Get your own magic box and new tricks to put in it daily to show your friends! Participate in a family show! You’ll create stories to accompany your tricks and think out of the box. So, in addition to developing presentation skills and confidence, you’ll build creativity and thinking skills as well! Plus, you’ll learn comedy magic skits, balloon twisting, magic puzzles, and lots more!(CECK-258-01)
Ages 6-12
Mon.-Thu.
9 a.m. - Noon
$95.00
Instructor: Abra-Kid-Abra