College
for Kids

Fuel your summer with hands-on courses designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and get you ready for the next step in your academic journey. Explore engaging classes, meet new friends, and dive into college-bound learning in a fun, supportive environment. 

Registration Opens: April 17, 2026

Program Dates: June 15–18, 2026,  

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (times vary depending on courses registered for) 

Location: Santa Maria Campus 

Course offerings in a variety of topics:  

Creative Arts

• Arts & Crafts Workshop (ages 5–7)
  CRN: 10667 | $35 (+ $10 materials)
• Ukulele Sing & Strum (ages 8–14)
  CRN: 10754 | $25 (+ $5 materials)

STEM & Robotics

• STEAM Fun: Scribbling Robots
  CRN: 10668 | $35 (+ $10 materials)

Life Skills & Academic

• Music, Protest & Politics (ages 13–17)
  CRN: 10713 | $35

Language & Culture

• Arabic for Kids
  CRN: 10753 | $50 (+ $20 materials)
• A Taste of Spanish (ages 14–17)
  CRN: 10665 | $120

Hands-On Workshops

• Sewing for Kids
  CRN: 10666 | $35 (+ $10 materials)
• Chemistry in the Kitchen: Slime Lab (ages 5–7)
  CRN: 10670 | $35 (+ $10 materials)

Entry: 

• Preregistration is required. Register in person with the CFK form or email chloe.stanley@hancockcollege.edu. 
• One form per student. Registrations are processed in the order received. 
• Payment: cash, credit/debit card; payments need to be made in person. 
• Parents may not attend or audit class without coordinator's approval. 
• For safety, enrollment details are not shared by phone. Parent/guardian status verified in person. 

 Location: Building and Room vary depending on registered course(s).

800 S. College Dr 
Santa Maria, CA 93454 

Unlock your creativity this summer with College for Kids!

Create an account and complete the respective forms in your preferred language.

English: College for Kids Registration - Solvang

Spanish: Inscripción para College for Kids – Solvang

English: College for Kids Guidelines

Spanish: Reglas y Normas – College for Kids

Program Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Time: 1–2 p.m.
Location: California Nature Art Museum
Enrollment Fee: $35 per class
Ages: 6–10

Daily Adventures

• Mon, July 13 – CFK 8147: Museum Tour & Nature Journaling
• Tue, July 14 – CFK 8143: Origami Animals 
• Wed, July 15 – CFK 8145: Recycled Forests
• Thu, July 16 – CFK 8144: Watercolor Scenes
• Fri, July 17 – CFK 8146: Air Dry Clay Animals

✔ All materials provided
✔ Take home your creations daily

Entry:

• Pre-registration required. Register in person with the CFK form or email chloe.stanley@hancockcollege.edu.
• One form per student—registrations processed in the order received.
• Payment: check (to AHC), cash, or credit/debit card.
• Parents may not attend without instructor approval.
• For safety, enrollment details are not shared by phone. Parent/guardian status verified in person.

Program Location:
1511B Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463

Program Guidelines

• Courses are for ages 5–18. Check listings for age eligibility. All classes are coed unless noted.
• Students must behave appropriately. Disruptive students will be dismissed without refund.
• Classes meet Monday–Saturday at various times/dates. Review schedules carefully.

Injury/Accident Disclaimer

• Some classes carry a risk of injury. Participation is voluntary and assumes all risks.
• CFK students do not pay the Health Services Fee and are not covered by college accident insurance.

Transportation

• Parents are responsible for drop-off/pick-up and transportation to/from classes and field trips.
• Children must be walked to/from class and picked up on time.
• After 15 minutes, instructors will escort children to Community Education (Bldg. S) or Campus Police, and parents/guardians will be called.

Refund Policy

• No refunds once a class begins. Drop at least one day before to receive a refund.
• If a class is canceled before starting, a full credit will be issued.
• If dropped before the first class, students receive a full refund of the class and materials fees. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.
• Refund requests must be submitted at the Community Education office (Bldg. S) using the Refund Request form.