UACCB Announces 2026 'Down On The Farm' Kids' College Summer Program

The popular summer enrichment program returns with hands-on learning experiences for local students.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:58pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic farm object such as a tractor or pitchfork, repeated in a tight grid pattern in the style of Andy Warhol, conceptually representing the farm-themed educational activities of the Kids' College program.The 2026 Kids' College summer program at UACCB will immerse local students in a variety of engaging, hands-on farm-themed learning experiences.Batesville Today

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) is bringing back its Kids' College summer enrichment program for 2026, offering local students in grades 1-6 a fun and engaging educational experience with the theme 'Down On The Farm.' The program will run in two sessions, July 6-10 for grades 1-3 and July 13-17 for grades 4-6, with students choosing two classes per session covering topics like LEGO robotics, cooking, crafts, science, and more.

Why it matters

Kids' College provides an opportunity for local students to explore a variety of hands-on learning experiences in a supportive campus environment, encouraging creativity, skill-building, and educational enrichment during the summer months.

The details

Participants will choose two classes per session, one during the First Period (8-9:45 a.m.) and one during the Second Period (10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.). Course options include LEGO Robotics Farm Bot Challenge, Homestead Cooking & Farm Crafts, Barnyard Creations, Farm-tastic Discoveries, 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!, Wiggles & Wellness, The Health Hangout, The Scrub Club, and Down on the Farm with Coding & Cubelets. The cost to attend is $129 per student, with a limited number of partial scholarships available.

  • The first session for students entering grades 1-3 will be held July 6-10, 2026.
  • The second session for students entering grades 4-6 will be held July 13-17, 2026.

The players

University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB)

A community college located in Batesville, Arkansas that is hosting the 2026 Kids' College summer enrichment program.

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What’s next

Space in Kids' College is limited, and early registration is encouraged. To learn more or register, visit the UACCB website at uaccb.coursestorm.com/category/kids-college.

The takeaway

The 2026 Kids' College summer program at UACCB provides a valuable educational and enrichment opportunity for local students, allowing them to explore a variety of hands-on learning experiences centered around the 'Down On The Farm' theme in a supportive and engaging campus environment.