NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 4, 2026 – Looking for plans for your kids and teens this summer? Stark State College has two program options in June, offering hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity and exploration on the College’s main campus, 6200 Frank Ave. NW in North Canton.

Kids’ College
Stark State’s Kids’ College is a summer program designed for students in grades K-6. The program focuses on expanding students’ interests, stimulating creativity and providing unique learning opportunities in a fun, age-appropriate environment. It runs for four weeks from June 1 through 25. Sessions take place Monday through Thursday with morning, afternoon or all-day options.

Kids’ College offers a wide range of courses, from arts and crafts to science, culture, food and sports, giving families flexibility to register for one or multiple weeks. Registration is available online at www.starkstate.edu/kidscollege/. For any questions or assistance, contact Amy Shriner at 330‑494‑6170 ext. 4694 or ashriner@starkstate.edu.

STEM Summer Program
For older students entering grades 7-9 who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math, Stark State offers its first-ever STEM Summer Program. This two-week immersive experience is led by the College’s STEM faculty and features hands-on projects designed to ignite curiosity and creativity.

The program is divided into two themes:

• June 15-18: Mission to Mars
  Students explore the challenges of traveling to and surviving on Mars while learning what it takes to live on the Red Planet.
• June 22-25: Planet Earth
  Participants become environmental problem-solvers, tackling hands-on challenges and developing solutions to help protect Earth.

The program runs from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily and costs $200 per week (lunch purchased separately). Students may attend one or both weeks. To learn more or register by May 29, visit www.starkstate.edu/stem/.