Make summer FUN!
Join in the fun at MCC’s College for Kids program.
MCC College for Kids offers enrichment opportunities for kids and teens ages 11-15 in a fun and safe environment where they will enjoy educational and hands-on learning activities in a college setting.
The classes are designed to engage kids in new experiences, develop new interests, teach meaningful skills and excite students about learning.
All students must be registered individually.
Additional classes coming soon, please check back!
For any questions, call 816.604.5254.
Enroll in classes Required registration forms2025 Summer Camps
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Strategy: Chess Camp
This camp is designed to introduce youth to chess strategy and tactics while having fun.
Chess coaches from the Kansas City Chess Club will show beginners through advanced students how to improve their play.
Daily activities will include casual play, chess lessons and training exercises, National Rated competition games, building Lego chess sets and chess boards, Bughouse and Fischer Random Chess.
Each student will receive a chess set, chess workbook and a chess medal. All levels are welcome!
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $179
Code Playground: iPhone App Adventures!
Join us this summer for an exciting journey into the world of coding!
Throughout this hands-on class, students will learn to use Swift, Apple’s programming language, to create their very own iPhone apps. They’ll explore fun coding challenges, collaborate on projects, and unleash their creativity by designing games and interactive applications.
Each day will be filled with engaging activities, team games, and a chance to showcase their work. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and confidence to continue their coding journey and a unique app to share with family and friends!
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $165
Sitters in Training: Babysitting Bootcamp
This exciting course will help students develop the skills to be responsible, fun, and reliable babysitters. They'll learn essential topics like caring for infants and children, staying safe on the job, handling emergencies, and more!
The course includes American Red Cross Infant CPR and First Aid certification, ensuring your child is fully prepared to handle any situation with confidence.
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $192
Summer of Strategy: Chess Camp
This camp is designed to introduce youth to chess strategy and tactics while having fun.
Chess coaches from the Kansas City Chess Club will show beginners through advanced students how to improve their play.
Daily activities will include casual play, chess lessons and training exercises, National Rated competition games, building Lego chess sets and chess boards, Bughouse and Fischer Random Chess.
Each student will receive a chess set, chess workbook and a chess medal. All levels are welcome!
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $179
Paws & Claws Vet Academy: Explore the World of Animal Care
Unleash your child's passion for animals in this hands-on, exciting course!
Paws & Claws Vet Academy takes students on a guided adventure into the world of veterinary medicine. They'll dive into caring for animals of all kinds, learning about animal wellness, injury treatment, and prevention. From the basics of animal care to exploring the causes and treatments of common illnesses, this course covers it all!
Students will also discover the many career paths in veterinary science, giving them a glimpse into the world of animal health professionals. Perfect for future veterinarians, animal caretakers, and anyone who loves pets!
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $154
Sitters in Training: Babysitting Bootcamp
This exciting course will help students develop the skills to be responsible, fun, and reliable babysitters. They'll learn essential topics like caring for infants and children, staying safe on the job, handling emergencies, and more!
The course includes American Red Cross Infant CPR and First Aid certification, ensuring your child is fully prepared to handle any situation with confidence.
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $192
Code Playground: iPhone App Adventures!
Join us this summer for an exciting journey into the world of coding!
Throughout this hands-on class, students will learn to use Swift, Apple’s programming language, to create their very own iPhone apps. They’ll explore fun coding challenges, collaborate on projects, and unleash their creativity by designing games and interactive applications.
Each day will be filled with engaging activities, team games, and a chance to showcase their work. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and confidence to continue their coding journey and a unique app to share with family and friends!
Please send your child to summer camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $165
EngineerQuest: The Ultimate Kids Camp
Is your child excited about building, designing, and solving problems? Join us for an action-packed week at the Summer Engineering Camp, where kids dive into the exciting world of engineering! Located in a fun, hands-on outdoor classroom right next to the college's maker space, this camp is perfect for young minds eager to explore, create, and experiment.
Throughout the week, campers will tackle fun challenges using everyday materials to build amazing projects like submarines, robots that vibrate, giant marble runs, and even structures that can hold weight! Each day focuses on a different type of engineering—from building mechanical machines to designing cool robots and exploring how engineers protect the environment.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, kids will work together, think critically, and learn by doing. They’ll gain important problem-solving skills and learn how to take a design from concept to creation, all while using everyday items like cardboard, plastic bottles, and more. The camp’s hands-on, interactive approach ensures that campers are engaged, safe, and ready to unleash their imagination!
Please send your child to camp with a refillable water bottle and a peanut-free snack for class break.
Ages: 11-15
Cost: $165
More information
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All students will need a parent or guardian to come in to drop off their child at the MCC classroom they will be attending.
For the safety of your child, parents/designated guardians will sign-in/sign-out their children in the morning and in the afternoon. It is recommended that students arrive 10-15 minutes before class begins.
Participants will be informed via email where their classes are held. If someone other than the registered designated guardian will be picking your student up, arrangements will be made in advance with approved documentation. View campus maps.
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Campus dining services are not available in the summer. Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch each day for the full day camps, and refrigeration will not be available.
There are water fountains in our hallways; students are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and a peanut free snack.
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We will accommodate disabilities. Our disability Support Services (DSS) offices will provide special assistance for any student with documented disabilities.
To receive these services, you must inform the College of the student’s disability one month in advance of your class and provide documentation.
Please contact the College at 816.604.1000 and ask for the DSS office on your campus of interest.
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When College for Kids participants are on MCC campuses, our policy requires that everyone on our campuses abide by the district code of conduct. Disruptive students will be removed from the course.
If necessary, we will call parents for early pickup. Tuition refunds are not granted to students who are permanently removed from class.
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Participants in our College for Kids programs are required to fill out the Emergency Notification Form.
Students cannot participate in activities until the form is signed and returned to: wedenroll@mcckc.edu
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We recognize you may occasionally need to drop your registration from a class.
You must cancel your enrollment no less than seven (7) days (five (5) business days) before the class start date to receive a full refund*, minus a $25.00 administrative processing fee and any other charges you may still owe.
New enrollments made after the seven (7) day deadline are subject to the same refund policy as are all classes, even as short as one day. Therefore, any drops within seven (7) days before the start of the class will forfeit 100% of the tuition.
Refunds may take several weeks to process and are dependent on your method of payment.
Checks may take up to 6 weeks please contact WED enroll before dropping a class that was paid by check to verify the return address. Refunds to debit/credit cards will vary based on your financial institution.
If you have any questions, please call 816.604.5229 or email wedenroll@mcckc.edu.
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