Published: June 10, 2008 06:53 pm            

College for Kids is action-packed learning

TRAVERSE CITY -- Northwestern Michigan College is launching its 31st season of "College for Kids" featuring 159 action-packed learning adventures designed for motivated students ages 4 to 17. One-week courses are held each week of summer beginning Monday, June 16. The enrichment classes revolve around a wide range of interests including art, music, dance, science, computers, foreign language, astronomy, aviation, scuba diving and much more.

Highlights for the opening two weeks, June 16 and June 23, provide a big entry into summer fun. Pre-school and elementary-age children can create art and projects around the topics of Pirate Adventures, Michigan, and Spanish Fiesta; explore Archeology, Shark Week, and Science; and enjoy a week of Shelter Building. Students entering grades 4 through 8 this fall are welcome to Make a Wizards Staff, and join CSI for Kids, Mountain Biking, Archeology and Perspective Drawing. Teens can enjoy Hip Hop Dance, Pottery, Guitar, Scuba Diving and more.

The rest of summer contains many more exciting options for kids. Limited financial aid is available. See the entire summer schedule at www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call NMC at 995-1700 to receive it by mail.

        

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