Youth Programs

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College for Kids

LLCC Community Education and College for Kids have fun learning opportunities for you!

Registration and payment

Online registration is not available at this time. Registration is available by telephone or in-person Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are all accepted methods of payment. Payments must be made in full when registering. 

  • Register by telephone, 217-786-2292 (credit card only)
  • Register in-person (cash/check/credit card)
    • LLCC Admission and Registration, Millennium Center, first floor, 5250 Shepherd Rd., Springfield, IL 62703

Spring 2025

Dungeons & Dragons

Do you love fantasy? Come and join our Dungeon Masters as they take you on an adventure over the course of camp. Create your own character, and work with others to create and live in a fantasy world. No experience required. All materials provided. 

  • Instructor: Aaron Berkowitz
  • Date: Sat., Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 22 and April 19
  • Time: 9 a.m.-noon
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1114
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Cost: $149
  • Course code: YES 800-001

Lego

Calling all Lego fans! Join with other Lego enthusiasts as we build together. These once-a-month workshops will provide the blocks and challenges, while you provide creativity and skill. Participants will work individually and in groups. 

Lego Builders Club
  • Instructor: Ryne Tate
  • Date: Sat., Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 26
  • Time: 12:30-2 p.m. 
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1114
  • Grades: 1-3
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: YES 800-002
Lego Engineers Club
  • Instructor: Ryne Tate
  • Date: Sat., Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 26
  • Time: 2:30-4 p.m. 
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1114
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Cost: $59
  • Course code: YES 800-003

College for Kids

College for Kids (CFK) will offer more than 60 camps for students entering Grades 1-10. New this year — we are offering camps at LLCC-Jacksonville. 

Summer CFK registration is now open. Visit Summer College For Kids for details! 

Fall 2025

Dungeons & Dragons

Have you ever wanted to play the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons? Join our experienced Dungeon Masters as they take you on a monthly adventure. Work with others to explore and quest in a fantasy world! No experience required. All materials provided. Class meets the first Saturday of the month.

  • Instructor: Aaron Berkowitz
  • Date: Sat., Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 11 and Dec. 6
  • Time: 9 a.m. to noon
  • Location: Trutter Center, Room 1114
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Cost: $149
  • Course code: YES 800-001

black rocket - launch your creativity

Black Rocket Technology Camps for Ages 8-14

Virtual camps available now!

LLCC’s College For Kids partners with a nationally known leader in tech-education to present virtual STEAM camps. Top Black Rocket instructors lead the whole class and small group sessions in real-time.

Registration

View more class details and register for virtual Black Rocket classes.

Please have payment ready as it will be required to complete your registration.

There are classes designed specifically for budding young chefs ages 8-18 within the wide array of culinary offerings. These classes are the perfect opportunity for youth to explore their interests and build their culinary skills.

View culinary classes