STCC’s College for Kids program returns this summer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College announces the return of College for Kids, a summer program offering engaging, weeklong academic experiences for students ages 11 to 16.
Running June 22 - Aug. 14, College for Kids provides hands-on enrichment opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, business and leadership – all within a supportive college campus environment. Programs run Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Organized by STCC’s Division of Workforce Development, the program introduces students to college-level subjects while encouraging creativity, critical thinking and skill development.
“We’re thrilled to welcome students back to campus for a summer of exploration and growth,” said Gladys Franco, Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development at STCC. “College for Kids gives young learners the opportunity to discover new interests, build confidence, and experience what learning on a college campus feels like.”
2026 Course Highlights Include:
- Custom Design Studio: Airbrush and Print Lab – Students create custom artwork and apparel using professional airbrush and printing techniques.
- I Want to Start My Own Business – Explore entrepreneurship by developing and pitching your own original business idea.
- Creative Coding – Combine coding with digital art, animation, and interactive design.
- Foundations of Computer Science – Learn coding fundamentals while designing simple games and digital projects.
- Digital Photography and Visual Storytelling – Learn composition, lighting, and storytelling through photography.
- Design and Science in the Landscape - Design gardens, plant trees and flowers, and use tools like real landscape artists.
- Fashion Design 101 by JUS10 – Explore fashion concepts including styling, mood boards, and garment design.
- Creative Writing & Story Development – Craft your own original story while exploring personal experiences and creative expression.
- Web Wizards: Create Your Own Website – Design and build your own personalized website.
- Creating a Mobile App – Design and prototype your own mobile application.
- Snake Byte: Intro to Python Programming – Learn programming basics while building simple games using Python.
- All In Your Head: The Biology of You – Explore how the brain influences behavior, emotions, and memory.
- Wired for Action: The Roots of Behavior, Emotions, and Memory – Explore how your brain works by learning how it helps you think, feel, remember, and send messages throughout your body.
- My Journey, My Purpose, My Plan: Creative Writing & Story Development – Create your own storybook about your life and dreams while building confidence, creativity, and storytelling skills.
- The Great Debaters – Practice sharing your ideas, debating topics and speaking with confidence while learning to listen and work as a team.
- Critical Conversations – Prepare for jobs and your future by practicing interviews, making a résumé, and building confidence through fun activities.
- Basketball and Physics – Develop basketball skills while exploring the science behind movement and athletic performance.
- Lacrosse and Physics – Learn lacrosse fundamentals while discovering how physics principles apply to sports.
Visit the College for Kids page on at stcc.io/cfk to view the full schedule, course descriptions and complete your registration. Tuition is $260 per week.
For questions about the program, contact Stacy S. Duquette at ssirkissoon2401@stcc.edu or call (413) 755-4300.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu