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San Juan College - Kids Kollege



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NEW! Painting Pizzaz (Ages 6-8)

$83

with MINDY CAMPBELL

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Ages: 6 - 8

Flowers, animals, landscapes and seascapes — you’ll be amazed at what you produce each day! Acrylic painting fosters creativity, self-confidence, cognitive focus and fun. Paint step by-step with the instructor as you’re guided to find your own style and technique. A $20 materials supply fee is included in the total course cost for a total $83. (16 max)

Instructor: MINDY CAMPBELL

NEW! Paper & String Creations (Ages 9-15)

$75

with VICKIE WAIPA

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Ages: 9 - 15

(Ages 9-15) In this creative class, kids use colorful string and paper to make amazing works of art—no nails or tools needed! Through looping, weaving, tying, and layering, students explore patterns, shapes, and textures while building fine motor skills and creativity. A $15 materials supply fee is included in the total course cost for a total $75.  (16 max)

Instructor: VICKIE WAIPA

NEW! Peel & Stick Sand Art (Ages 9-15)

$70

with LESLIE HOWLAND

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Ages: 9 - 15

Peel, sprinkle, and create colorful masterpieces! In this hands-on art class, kids use peel-and-stick templates and vibrant sand to design bold, eye catching artwork. It’s easy to follow, mess-free, and perfect for letting creativity shine. A $10 materials supply fee is included in the total course cost for a total $70. (16 max)

Instructor: LESLIE HOWLAND

NEW! Stage and Story (Ages 9-15)

$63

with KATHY PORTER

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Ages: 9 - 15

Lights...camera...imagination! In this creative class, children will bring stories to life through movement, drama, and storytelling activities. Students will explore characters, settings, and emotions while building confidence, communication skills, and teamwork. Through playful performances, story creation, and role-play, kids will learn to express themselves and have fun on stage—no acting experience required! (16 max)

Instructor: KATHY PORTER

Piano from the Very Beginning (ages 6-15)

$70

with MEGAN JACK

Calendar Next session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 3:10 pm

Ages: 6 - 15

It’s your week to play for the first time. This class assumes no previous experience in playing or music reading abilities. Put your hands to the keys in a group setting for beginning lessons, as well as listening to modern pianists, note reading, and learning history of composers and performers. All students need to be able to read letters, numbers and simple sentences. Keyboards provided. A $10 materials supply fee is included in the total course cost for a total $70.(10 max)

Instructor: MEGAN JACK

Full Course

Slime Time Lab (Ages 6-8)

$83

with MARCIA DOBEY-PIOCHE

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 1, 2026 at 3:10 pm
1 additional session on Jun 15, 2026

Ages: 6 - 8

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish! In this hands-on class, kids will create their own slime while learning simple science concepts through fun experiments. Students will explore colors, textures, and reactions as they design gooey masterpieces to take home. It’s messy, exciting, and full of slimy fun! A $20 materials supply fee is included in the total course cost for a total $83. (16 max)

Instructor:MARCIA DOBEY-PIOCHE

Session 3 Location: SJC Room 1905

Safe Sitter® (Ages 11-14)

$75

with JULIE HOYT

Calendar Next session starts Jun 2, 2026 at 10 am
5 additional sessions through Jul 14, 2026

Ages: 11 - 14

The Safe Sitter® curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in grades 6-8 (students must be 11), and covers the following areas:safety skills, childcare skills, first aid and rescue skills, and life and business skills. Safe Sitter® courses are instructor led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins. Class fee includes The Official Safe Sitter® Babysitter’s Handbook and completion card. Parents, please plan to attend the last 15 minutes for graduation and important information to keep your student safe. Bring a sack lunch, and students will have a half hour supervised lunch. 7 hrs. (8 max)

Instructor: JULIE HOYT

SESSION 2: Forensic Science and Mysteries

$199

with CASSADY EPPINGA

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 8, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 6 - 11

Have you ever wanted to solve mysteries or be a detective like a member of a CSI team or Sherlock Holmes? Come solve mysteries using logic and forensic science! With the discovery of DNA by Watson, Crick, and Rosalind Franklin in the 1950s, scientists began to develop methods that made modern forensic science possible.

Module A: CSI Kids Kollege

Module B: Solving Mysteries

Instructors: CASSADY EPPINGA AND KAISON DRYDEN





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