Kids' College

School's Out Classes

School's out and it's time to have some fun! Join us for unique enrichment opportunities on days school's out of session. Kids learn something new and parents don't have to worry!

Course Information Cr Hrs
Shutterbugs

Students discover the secrets of light!  Break light into its parts, and put them back together, learn about waves and colors, explore reflection, refraction and diffraction, and make your own multi-colored Sun Catchers using only three primary colors, make messages appear and disappear using colors and patterns that deceive the eye. Bring a sack lunch. Grades 1-6.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 345  Apr 20; F  9-4pm  TBD  $49

Kids' College - Classes and Camps

The Kids' College classes and camps, part of the OTC Community Enrichment Center, offer enrichment opportunities for children and teens. All classes are designed to develop new interests, teach meaningful skills and excite students about learning.

A variety of classes are offered during each semester including summer. Each class has an age range. Class sizes are small and tend to fill quickly, prompt registration is encouraged. Contact us at 417-447-8888 to register.

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Course Information Cr Hrs
Jr. Golf

Learn basic rules, etiquette and instruction of beginning golf with an experienced instructor. Instructor Shawn Freeman is a PGA Class A member. Ages 9-14

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 715  Jun 9-30; TH  5:30-7pm  Payne Stewart Golf Course  $129*

*$25 supply fee

Mad Science: Crazy Chemistry

Crazy Chemistry - In this workshop we investigate chemical reactions happening all around us every day, in the kitchen, the laundry, the garden, and even the walls! Young scientists will build crystals, make sidewalk chalk, bath fizzers and a chromatograph T-shirt, investigate water absorbing chemicals, and use chemical
reactions to make their own ice cream. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 315  Jul 9  9-4pm  TBD  $45

ACT Exploration

For high school students, this class provides a valuable review of core components of the ACT test, as well as tips and techniques for testing well. Bring a sack lunch.

Test dates can be found here.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 829  Jul 12; TH  8:30-3:30pm  GRF 121  $45
 CEY 829  Oct 17; W  8:30-3:30pm  CWD 10  $45

Teen Times Childcare

Basics of responsible child care and safety for new babysitters. Includes child/infant CPR certification. All materials provided. Ages 12+

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 868  Jul 16; M  9-12pm  GRF 123  $35 
 CEY 868  Sep 15; S  9-12pm  TBD  $35

Junior Geek Squad

Take apart computers to see how the hardware works, how to do simple upgrades, repair and optimization of computers. Students use various software and applications to enhance their knowledge. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 11-15.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 955  Jul 16-18; MTW  9-4pm  GRF 121  $125

Mad Science: Machine Mania

Students will combine simple machines like pulleys and levers to create very complex machines such as robots. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 102  Jul 16; M  9-4pm  TBD  $45

Mad Science: Jr. Engineers

Young engineers spend a full day of building and testing structures out of a variety of materials! Check out pyramids, arches, inflatable beams, test the strength of eggs, and build bridges and sky scrapers. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 310  Jul 23; M  9-4pm  TBD  $45

Creating Video Games

Students learn to create game characters, work with animation and sound, create and modify behavior of objects in the digital world. Create multiple worlds and develop game scoring and scripting. Creation of an actual game is a final project. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 11-15.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 434  Jul 23-26; MTWTH  9-4pm  GRF 123  $165

Mad Science: Space CampChildren will discover how astronauts live and work in space. The sun, moon, stars and gravity are only a few of the things that we must deal with on this Mad Science mission. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 320  Jul 30; M  9-4pm  TBD  $45

Kids' Cooking Classes

Course Information Cr Hrs
Cake Decorating Together

Cake decorating made simple enough for young chefs AND one adult or friend of choice may attend too! Learn basic tips, figure piping, flowers, and more. We'll supply cupcakes to decorate at first class; bring an 8 inch baked cake for both student and guest. Icing and tools provided to use during class. Ages 10-15

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 810  Jul 10-12; TTH  5:30-7:30pm  ITC 222  $39
 CEY 810  Oct 27; S  9-12:30pm  TBD  $39

Holiday Craft Projects for Kids

Have a fun morning creating holiday ornaments and projects while parents get a morning out to finish up shopping.

Tip: Take this class in conjunction with CEY 991 Holiday Baking for a full day out! Ages 7+

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 104  Dec 1; S  9-12pm  CEC CRW  $25

Holiday Baking with Kids

Have a fun afternoon of baking and creating treats. We’ll bake special cookies and other tasty treats to take home and share with the rest of the family. Ages 7 +

Tip: Take this class in conjunction with CEY 104 Holiday Crafts for a full day out!

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 991  Dec 1; S  1-3:30pm  CEC CRW  $19

Foreign Language

All classes are for beginning students and will introduce your student to pronunciation, vocabulary, and simple phrases. Culture and customs will be woven through the courses.

Course Information Cr Hrs
Russian

Learn basic Russian language including alphabet, basic vocabulary and phrases. Activities designed to increase language skills. Ages 6 +

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 870  Jul 2-30; M  5:30-6:30pm  TBD  $39
 CEY 870  Oct 15-Nov 12; M  5:30-6:30pm  TBD  $39

German - Deutsch fur Kinder

Kids will speak, sing and have fun in German. Learn simple phrases, vocabulary and numbers, as well as some German culture. Ages 8-12.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 814  Jul 3-31; T  5-6pm  TBD  $39
 CEY 814  Sep 13-Oct 11 TH  5-6pm  TBD  $39

French for Fun

Kids learn basics of the French language including simple vocabulary and pronunciation. The emphasis is on cultural awareness and peer differences and similarities. Ages 6 +

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 815  Jul 3 - 31; T  5-6pm  TBD  $39
 CEY 815  Jul 3 - 31; T  5-6pm  TBD  $39

Spanish

This class offers an introduction of the Spanish language, its structure and lots of practice on frequently used words and phrases. Ages 5-7.

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 817  Jul 3-31; T  4:30-5:30pm  TBD  $39
 CEY 817  Sep 12-Oct 10; W  4:30-5:30pm  TBD  $39

Spanish (Ages 8-12)

This class offers an introduction of the Spanish language, its structure and lots of practice on frequently used words and phrases. Ages 8-12

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 818  Jul 3-31; T  5:30-6:30pm  TBD  $39
 CEY 818  Sep 12-Oct 10; W  5:30-6:30pm  TBD  $39

Chinese

Introductory language course designed for beginners interested in learning how to carry on a basic conversation in Chinese. Students also learn simple Chinese characters and basic pronunciation. Ages 6+

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 982  Jul 5-Aug 2; TH  5-6pm  TBD  $39
 CEY 982  Oct 3-31; W  5-6pm  TBD  $39

Explore with Dora & Diego

Vamonos- come along for some fun with your favorite explorers...Dora & Diego! Enjoy story time, music, crafts and more. Basic Spanish related to the colors and people will be introduced. Ages 3-5

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 509  Jul 9-12; MTWTH  9-10am  ECC 101  $19
 CEY 509  Oct 4-25; TH  3-4pm  CEC  $19

Pre-School Classes

Sign up for both classes and we'll provide snacks in between sessions!

Course Information Cr Hrs
Explore with Dora & Diego

Vamonos- come along for some fun with your favorite explorers...Dora & Diego! Enjoy story time, music, crafts and more. Basic Spanish related to the colors and people will be introduced. Ages 3-5

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 509  Jul 9-12; MTWTH  9-10am  ECC 101  $19
 CEY 509  Oct 4-25; TH  3-4pm  CEC  $19

Preschool Painting

Let your child's creativity shine in this fun group of young artists as they explore fingerpaints, watercolors, and tempera paints! Students need to wear play clothes or a smock. Ages 3-5

 Course  Dates  Times  Location  Cost
 CEY 967  Jul 9-12; MTWTH  10:30-11:30am  ECC 101  $19
 CEY 967  Oct 4-25; TH  2-2:45pm  CEC  $19