We recently held Kids College this summer for students who will be entering grades first through sixth this fall. Classes were June 2 - 5 at Ozarka's Melbourne campus.    

Ozarka Kids College's theme this year was "Habitats," and included a fun-filled learning adventure, ecosystem style. The students enjoyed daily STEM projects, learning about different animals, art projects, and enjoyed a water day. Students took home several projects such as, slime, snake keychains, polar bear blubber, college ID badge, and a swag bag with a t-shirt.

Kids College is designed to expand students' knowledge and enhance learning through classroom lessons and hands-on activities. The program allowed students to familiarize themselves with the Ozarka College campus in Melbourne, promoted Ozarka's accessibility, and reinforced the importance of a college education in today's world.

"The joy, curiosity, and growth we witnessed at Kids College this year remind us why we invest in young minds, " said Jill Sandlin, Ozarka College Director of Education. "Because when we open the doors to learning early, we build a foundation for lifelong success. "

This event could not have been possible without the following: Whitney Morehead, Skyla Moyer, Lisa Pitts, and Karen McDonald for teaching the students, Ozarka Technology Department, Dan Lindsey for creating ID badges, Katie Norris for capturing each moment, the Ozarka maintenance team, River City Productions for the t-shirts and Johnson's Country Cooking for making lunch every day.

If you are interested in helping or supporting Kids College or would like to receive more information for the upcoming summer, please contact Jill Sandlin at 870.368.2045 or education@ozarka.edu.