Knox College 4 Kids

Knox College 4 Kids Registration

Learn about ways to give to the program

Learn about athletic camps

Program Overview

The Knox College for Kids summer enrichment program will be held on campus this summer from July 7th-July 18th. Last year’s relaunch of the program was a success, and we are eager to embark on the cycle of planning and bringing the program to life again this year! 

Our mission is in the name: Knox College for Kids. We desire youth in Galesburg and surrounding communities to develop a relationship with Knox College, see themselves as belonging on campus and have experiences with social and academic life on campus. The two-week summer enrichment program provides learning opportunities for youth (entering grades 1-8) that may not be available in their typical schooling contexts and provides opportunities for instructors to teach to their passions! 

View photos from the 2024 program and like our Facebook page to receive updates and program announcements.

Program Schedule 

Knox College for Kids will be held for two weeks, on weekdays, July 7th through July 18th. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., following the daily schedule shown below:

• 8:30-8:50 . . . Daily Gathering
• 9:00-9:50 . . . Period #1
• 10:05-10:55 . . . Period #2
• 11:10-12:00 . . . Period #3

Ways to Participate 

Kids

Youth (entering grades 3-8) indicate courses of interest when registering and are placed into three courses, one during each of the three periods. They follow their individual schedule—just like college students! Fellows provide support during transitions between periods.

For our youngest participants (entering grades 1-2), we have a “Junior” program that organizes the children into groups. Each group is led by a designated fellow who supports the children as they move through the group’s collective schedule. 

Instructors

Current and retired college faculty, public and private PK-12 educators, community-based educators, and community members participate as instructors.

Interested in teaching in the program? Complete this form: Course Proposals 

Fellows

Fellows greet youth participants upon their arrival each day, provide logistical support (e.g., supervise drop-off and pick-up, escort youth around campus), facilitate morning meetings with small groups during the daily gathering time, and serve as teaching assistants.

Interested in working as a fellow in the program? Complete this form: Fellows

Program Details - TBA

Prior to the start of the program, details will be shared with all participants via email related to the following:

• Orientation, prior to day 1 of the program
• Map and virtual tour of campus
• Policies and procedures 
• First-day check-in information
• Designated drop-off and pick-up locations
• Daily schedules
• Final day schedule 

Program Fees

The registration fee is projected to be $200. This covers the cost of materials, a Knox College 4 Kids t-shirt, and general program expenses. 

Scholarship opportunities are available for those who have financial need. 

Liability Policy 

Participants or their parent/legal guardian must review, sign and submit the Knox College 4 Kids Liability Policy and Photo Release. Signed forms may be emailed to: college4kids@knox.edu

Ways to Give

Interested in sponsoring a scholarship? Please visit our Knox College for Kids Giving Page or check out Community Partner Sponsorship options.

Community Partner Benefits

Athletics Camps

The Knox College Athletics Department is hosting soccer and basketball camps July 7-10 for youth entering 3rd through 12th grades in the fall.

Families interested in athletics camps should contact Ryanne Breckenridge, Associate Director of Athletics, at 309-341-7552 or rbreckenridge@knox.edu with any questions.

Please note that the athletics camps have a separate registration process and separate fees (see below). Knox College for Kids scholarships do not apply to athletics camps. Knox College staff will supervise youth during the 12:00-1:00 gap between the morning College for Kids program and the afternoon athletics camps. Campers should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. 

Soccer
The Knox summer soccer camp is July 7th and 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.  Campers will practice and play at Jorge Prats Field located on campus.

Knox Women's soccer coach Annie Gerdes will be the lead instructor during each session. Assistance will be provided by the women and men's assistant coaches, and players.

The cost is $75 per camper. Register online: www.knoxalumni.org/soccercamp25

Basketball
The Knox summer basketball camp is July 9th and 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.  Campers will practice and play in Memorial Gymnasium and T. Fleming Fieldhouse, both located on campus.

Knox Men's basketball coach Corey Harvey will be the lead instructor during each session. Assistance will be provided by the men's assistant coaches, and players.

The cost is $75 per camper. Register online: www.knoxalumni.org/bbcamp25