Lakeland, Fla. July 16, 2014. Photo by Tom Hagerty.

KIDS AT COLLEGE

Registration Opens May 1, 2026!

Polk State Kids at College has been a favorite of Polk County families for over 30 years. Children ages 5 – 13 choose from a wide variety of classes in topics including 3D Printing, Games Unplugged, Rocketry, Ninja Warriors, and Magic!

• • The 2026 schedule will be available in April.
  • Class descriptions here! 
  • Classes range from $70-$85 per class and a class is 2 hours per day for 5 days (see CLASSES for each class price)

2026 Schedule

JD Alexander Center – 152 E. Central Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Session 1 – June 8-12, 2026 *This session will end at 12:25 p.m. each day.

Lakeland Campus – 3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, Florida 33803
Session 2 – June 15-19, 2026 
Session 3 – June 22-26, 2026

Winter Haven Campus – 999 Avenue H N.E., Winter Haven, Florida 33881
Session 4 – July 6-10, 2026
Session 5 – July 13-17, 2026

Daily Class Schedule – Sessions are Monday through Friday
8:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
10:25 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Lunch 12:25 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Click here to open Registration Instructions

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