Camp Schedule and Descriptions
College for Kids at 鶹ýӳ
Registration for the NW Campus College For Kids (Gainesville) will begin on May 4, 2026. The Health, Science, and Technology Camp (Perry Center for Emerging Technologies,
Alachua) begins registration April 15, 2026.
Counselor In Training Leadership Program (Gainesville) is now accepting applications.
Application deadline is May 8, 2026.
Spaces fill quickly–join us for an unforgettable summer!
Choose Your CFK Summer Adventure
Each class is a week-long dive into creativity, problem-solving, and fun. Find your perfect fit below!
Half Day ($149/week): Pick two (2) classes for a fun-filled morning or afternoon.
Full Day ($298/week): Choose four (4) classes for a whole day of excitement and learning.
⚠️ Spots fill up fast! Register soon to secure your favorites! For more info or to sign up, call 352-395-5193 or visit the College For Kids homepage for more information.
Note: CFK reserves the right to add or cancel courses based on enrollment.
College for Kids (CFK) Camp Schedule
Daily Schedule and Course Options
Classes are offered in four periods each day. Full-day students will have a lunch break (details provided at registration).
Use the course numbers in the camp grid below to create your child’s personalized schedule. During registration, please provide your child’s name and date of birth.
👉 Click on a class name to expand and view the detailed description.
1st Period (9:00 - 10:25 a.m.)
Turn your wildest ideas into real Minecraft experiences. Dream up your own worlds, creatures, tools, and adventures - then bring them to life using the power of modding, design, and creative problem-solving.
Did you know that felting is one of the oldest forms of textile art? Discover how to use felting needles and loose wool fibers to shape sculptures from your own imagination. Learn how to create amazing animals, birds, magical flowers, and much more!
Dive into the science behind real investigations! Learn how logic, deduction, and hands‑on STEM techniques—like fingerprinting, evidence testing and more—are used to uncover hidden clues. Then apply your skills in a full mock crime scene, using scientific reasoning to piece together what happened and be a crime buster!
2nd Period (10:35 a.m. - Noon)
Acrylic, watercolor and pastels secrets will be revealed! Learn painting techniques that will give you the confidence to be the artist you have always wanted to be.
Step into the world of innovation. Students will learn how to digitally design logos and labels, and build a brand that stands out. From crafting eye‑catching marketing to pitching their big idea, students will learn how to bring their bold ideas to life!
Everyday is about a different sport. Find out which sport is for you or just do it...sign up and get challenged. Comfortable clothing and athletic shoes required.
Design fabulous jewelry using the most unlikely materials. We will explore with wire, collage, embossing and fiber wrap to create stunning accents, pendants, charms, bracelets and earrings.
In this advanced LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics course, students will learn advanced programming and logic, culminating in an autonomous robot build-n-battle finale!
Level up your Minecraft world by becoming the coder behind the chaos. Learn to build custom add-ons and mods with behaviors you control, then drop them straight into Minecraft to see them in action. You'll create unique mobs, tools, and worlds - plus use real tech to make Minecraft movies, animations, and more! Go from player to creator in one epic class.
Explore the outdoors through art and imagination. Create various arts & crafts projects inspired by the colors, textures, and beauty of the natural world.
Stars are all around us, and they come in various colors and sizes. Learn about our own star (the Sun) and about the other stars of our universe in this week-long adventure at 鶹ýӳ’s Kika Silva Pla Planetarium. We will talk about galaxies, black holes and even the topic of ‘dark matter’!
Travel through time and immerse yourself in some of history's most monumental events. Take a journey to Ancient Egypt, Medieval Europe, thru the Renaissance and experience the American Revolution in this exciting new class!
Volley your way into a beach sport during the summer. Learn the different formations and set up to get the ball over the net to score.
Lunch Break (Noon - 1:00 p.m.)
Full-day students only. Lunch options vary by week (details at registration).
3rd Period (1:00 - 2:25 p.m.)
Turn your wildest ideas into real Minecraft experiences. Dream up your own worlds, creatures, tools, and adventures - then bring them to life using the power of modding, design, and creative problem-solving.
Just as real-world engineers work together, it is important to be able to problem solve as a team. Put on your engineering hats and design, build, and test your engineering creations in this class!
Embark on unforgettable adventures where creativity and strategy rule. Design characters and journey through imaginative worlds all while learning critical thinking, decision‑making, teamwork, and even a bit of math along the way.
Discover how real artists create their sound. In Hitmakers Music Studio, students learn the essentials of songwriting, singing, and digital music production using BandLab.
Whether your child is an experienced basketball player or just learning the sport, this exciting new class will improve their game. Students will learn the fundamentals of basketball, game techniques, improve skills, complete drills and even challenge their teammates. Will YOU be MVP of College for Kids 2026?
Always fixing things or dreaming up new inventions? Bring your ideas to life in this LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics class. Brainstorm, build, and test creations that could become the next big breakthrough in robotics.
Learn the sport everyone's talking about - Pickleball! This fun, social game builds confidence, teamwork, and quick skills easy enough for even beginners to pick up. There's a reason players get hooked: it's simple to start and hard to top. Get the basics and jump into YOUR favorite new sport!
Get ready to stitch, design, and create! Learn the basics of sewing and bring your own ideas to life. From simple stitches to designing patterns and crafting unique projects, students build confidence as they turn fabric into something totally their own.
Level up your art skills as you learn how to sketch and design characters inspired by your favorite cartoons, anime, comics and more! Explore the techniques artists use to bring characters to life. Turn your ideas into bold, eye-catching art you'll be proud to show off!
Sure, we have eight planets in our solar system—but there are countless worlds beyond it. Join us at 鶹ýӳ’s Kika Silva Pla Planetarium to explore different types of planets, how they’re discovered, and what visiting them might be like. From dwarf planets like Pluto to nearby exoplanets such as Gliese 687, you’ll dive into the amazing variety of worlds in our universe.
Science isn’t always neat and tidy — it’s sometimes “GROSS!” Expand the way you think about the world by exploring the interesting world of animals and the so-called “gross” things about them. Learn about the grossness of life in this exciting new class in conjunction with the 鶹ýӳ Teaching Zoo.
4th Period (2:35 - 4:00 p.m.)
Learn how pencils and pens are not the only tools artists can use to draw. Train your brain to draw what you see from observation of the natural world and add dimension and life to your drawings.
In this advanced Lego SPIKE Prime robotics course, students will learn advanced programming and logic, culminating in an autonomous robot build-n-battle finale!
Get hands‑on with wild experiments, eye‑popping demonstrations, and creative STEM challenges that explore chemistry, physics, biology, and more. Combine discovery with excitement as you test ideas, build projects, and dive into the science behind the spectacular!
Level up your Minecraft world by becoming the coder behind the chaos. Learn to build custom add-ons and mods with behaviors you control, then drop them straight into Minecraft to see them in action. You'll create unique mobs, tools, and worlds - plus use real tech to make Minecraft movies, animations, and more! Go from player to creator in one epic class.
Like to dance and be the life of the party? Well, get your body movin' with this awesome class that merges the fundamental elements of dance, yoga and cheer to bring out the dancer in you!
"Nessie"? "Bigfoot"? Unicorns, dragons, oh my! Learn the history behind some of the greatest myths & legends you've ever heard…what's true and what's fable?
Let your voice be heard! Learn all about the basics of recording, editing, and making your own podcast.
Step into the world of real artists as you explore color, texture, and technique. Experiment with watercolor washes, pastel textures, acrylic layers, and more while learning classic skills in a hands-on, modern way.
Young witches and wizards will study wand creation and create their very own wand, visit magical creatures, and create potions through the study of plants and other ingredients.