
Summer camps return to Polk State for 2026

One longtime Polk State College summer tradition and another that is rapidly growing will return this year to keep young minds and bodies engaged while school is out of session. For the first time, Polk…

Summer camps return to Polk State

For students looking to exercise their minds or bodies this summer, Polk State College has options. The College will offer a pair of summer camps that will take place in June and July. Kids at…

Class lists now online for Polk State Kids at College, including at JDA for first time

Polk State College’s Kids at College has added a fifth session this year – at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. A summertime staple in Polk County for nearly four decades, Kids at College…

Kids at College and Civics Leadership Academy return to Polk State campuses

Polk State College students won’t be the only ones taking classes this summer on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. A pair of summer camps will make their returns. Kids at College, a time-tested summer…

Polk State offers variety of summer camps

As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. The College is offering multiple summer camps that take place in June and July.…

Polk State Kids at College returns in person with full day & Friday options

Registration for Polk State Kids at College is open, and this summer is special in more ways than one. Not only will Kids at College return to Polk State’s campuses after two years of virtual…

Polk State Kids at College: Online Edition! a huge hit with families

Although Polk State College’s campuses were closed this summer due to the pandemic, quality programming and educational opportunities continued despite unprecedented challenges, even for Polk State’s youngest “students.” Polk State Kids at College (KAC) has…

Polk State OTA and Kids at College programs collaborate to provide students opportunities through pandemic

As Polk State College, the greater community, and the world navigate the COVID-19 health emergency, students, faculty, and staff continue to collaborate and innovate ways to facilitate quality learning experiences in the remote environment. Polk…

Kids at College 2019

Polk State held two sessions of Kids at College this summer on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. Kids ages 5-14 chose from a variety of classes on topics such as Rocketry, Art, Robotics, Science, Pottery,…

Kids at College gives students entertaining educational experience

Rockets shot up to 900 feet into blue skies, pink and green slime oozed between tiny finger tips, and balloons twisted into recognizable shapes – a dog, a flower, a hat to wear. These are…


