Kids at College

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

Kids at College Registration Will Open May 1, 2025!

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 2025 schedule and class descriptions will be posted in early April 2025.
  • The 2024 schedule (last summer) is available here.
  • Find class descriptions for last summer’s classes here! 
  • Classes range from $65-$75 per class and a class is 2 hours per day for 5 days (see CLASSES for each class price)

2025 Schedule

Lakeland
Session 1 – June 16-20 
Session 2 – June 23-27

Winter Haven
Session 3 – July 7-11
Session 4 – July 14-18 

Daily Class Schedule:
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

Please email kidsatcollege@polk.edu to join our mailing list.

View the 2019 Kids at College Photo Gallery

View the 2018 Kids at College Photo Gallery