Children can have a fun and interactive learning experience through WVU Parkersburg’s Kids’ College  

 Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 20, 2024) — Children ages eight to 12 can attend WVU Parkersburg’s annual Kids’ College program this summer for a mix of fun and educational classes.

“Kids’ College has been a staple at WVU Parkersburg for over a decade. This summer program is an opportunity for kids eight to 12 to have fun and explore future career opportunities,” said April Crone, program coordinator. “We have many community partners, for example Hino Motors, who are returning this year to teach Welding and Cobot. A 2023 Kids’ College graduate enjoyed the welding class with Hino so much that he asked for welding equipment to further improve his welding skills.”

Classes are mainly taught by WVU Parkersburg faculty and help introduce youth to various college courses and career paths. Children can choose four classes per week; topics range from arts & crafts and welding to American sign language and music technology.

The complete list of classes include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Farm Technology
• CSI
• Welding
• CoBot
• Fun with Science
• American Sign Language
• Painting
• Geology
• Music Technology
• Basketball
• Pen Pal
• Kitchen Basics/Table Setting
• Beginning Drawing
• Kids in Motion
• Creative Writing
• Sensory Crafts

Kids’ College will take place from June 10 to 13, June 17 to 20 and June 24 to 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $150 per week with lunch provided. The deadline to register is May 31, 2024.

For more information, please contact wed@wvup.edu or 304-424-8383.