McNeese 2018 Summer Kids College Set

McNeese State University Leisure Learning is offering “A STEAM Adventure” summer program as part of its Kids College from May 28-Aug. 10 for children entering grades 1­-8.

The 11-week program will offer activities, projects and field trips for students interested in engineering, nature, forensics, airplanes and rockets, physical science, chemistry and so much more. The program is offered from 8 a.m.­ to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with early drop off/late pick up available.

Each week will feature a separate theme and will offer children the opportunity to participate in hands-on and outdoor activities, as well as visit Lake Charles landmarks, museums and exhibits. “Students can pick and choose their weeks based on the topic or sign up for all 11 weeks,” says May Gray, coordinator of Leisure Learning at McNeese.

Elementary and middle school certified teachers, as well as local and international McNeese students from various disciplines, will provide an environment of enrichment and fun to keep students engaged and learning over the summer.

“The program is education focused – but we never want the kids to know it!” says Gray. “This is a fabulous campus with so much to offer and we want the children of the community to come and experience it. It’s a great opportunity for them to make friends, as well as to improve academic, artistic or physical skills and expand their horizons.”

Registration is $85 with a 20 percent discount if participants register before April 30. Cost is $189 per week. There is a discounted price for each additional child, as well as discounts for multi-week enrollment. For more information, visit www.mcneese.edu/leisure or call the leisure learning office at 337­-475­-5616.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337­475­5428, voice; 337­475­5960, fax; 337­562­4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.