College for Kids

TCC’s College for Kids offers over 50 summer camps in STEM, arts, languages, and gaming for youth aged 6-17, providing fun and educational experiences.

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For over 30 years, TCC Continuing Education has offered summer camps for Tulsa-area youth, providing enriching learning experiences and valuable growth opportunities.

In June and July,  over 50 College for Kids camps in World Languages, Gaming & Coding, Arts & Literature, and STEM will be offered.

Camps will be available in both in-person and virtual formats. Registration for Summer 2026 is now open!

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Summer 2026 Camps

Enrollment is now open! Don't wait as camps do fill up fast. Early Bird rates for most camps are available through April 30th so don't miss out! Also, be sure to take advantage of our Bundle Savings! 

Our camps are designed to cultivate students’ cognitive, social, and motor skills, fostering academic growth and enrichment. Geared toward students aged 6 to 16, these classes offer a diverse range of educational experiences, providing students with a chance to learn new skills, interact with peers, and enjoy an engaging and fulfilling summer.

Join us at Tulsa Community College for an unforgettable summer of learning and fun!

Camps run Monday through Friday with morning and afternoon sessions. Here are examples of past courses, though future offerings may differ.

  • Aviation Camp
  • E-Sports Week
  • Intro to Spanish I
  • Modern Manners for Modern Kids
  • Python Programmers
  • ROBLOX Coders
  • American Sign Language
  • Intro to Filmmaking
  • Film Editing 

Registration

If you have questions about College for Kids or need registration assistance, please email ce@tulsacc.edu, or call 918-595-7200.

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College For Kids (CFK) Frequently Asked Questions

Registration and Enrollment

Q. When are the sessions for the College for Kids Camp?
A. Registration is currently available for our week-to-week summer camps, set to occur between June 2, 2025, and July 25, 2025. Our course selections include world languages, arts, gaming & coding, film, AI, and in-person and online offerings.

Q. When will the schedule be available?
A. Registration is now available. For the class catalog and register go to www.tulsacc.edu/ce. If you have any questions about the schedule email us at ce@tulsacc.edu or call Continuing Education Operations at 918-595-7200. 

Q. What ages do you serve?
A. CFK classes are for youth ages 8-18 years. All students must meet the age requirement for specific classes by the first day of class. Please review the class schedule for ages.

Q. What is the cost of CFK enrollment? 
A. The cost varies per class. Payment is due upon registration. If you register online or via phone, you must use a credit or debit card. Cash or check payments are accepted in person at TCC Northeast Campus, 3727 E Apache Room AB 142, Tulsa, OK 74115.

Q. Are there any financial assistance options or discounts offered?
A. Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships, but TCC employees are eligible for a 10% discount.

Q. How do I register my child?
A. To register, go to www.tulsacc.edu/ce. Our online registration system makes registration, payment, and confirmation easy. 

 

Online Classes

Q. Do we offer online courses?
A. Yes, a variety of Black Rocket gaming and coding classes online. To see a listing of those courses go towww.tulsacc.edu/ce

Q. What information is needed when enrolling in online classes?
A. 1) Students enroll via Elevate. They must have a valid email address (and it should be the parent’s email address per Black            Rocket’s request)

     2) Black Rocket sends the login in link/info to the student along with computer hardware requirements and some necessary settings for the class they are enrolled in, and away they go.

Q. Why are there different age groups for online classes?
A. The classes for ages 11-14 go a bit faster, and they may delve into more complex terminology. Ages 8-11 will go a little slower. They are designed, however, to cover the same materials and projects.

Q. Will the online classes be self-paced?
A. These instructor-led classes have specific times: 8:30 am – 11:00 am, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm or 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Black Rocket has virtual classrooms for these programs, which may include other kids from Tulsa and other U.S. states.

Q.What is the deadline to enroll for online classes?
A. Enrollment for each of the online Black Rocket courses has a hard cutoff the Tuesday before the class starts, as enrollments must be uploaded by then to ensure the student gets the program link and can make sure their computer is set up to run the Zoom link/associated program software/loaded web sites, etc.  The dates are as follows:

START DATE:                                 ENROLLMENT CUT OFF DATE:
June 29th                                                             June 22nd
July 6th                                                                June 29th
July 13th                                                              July 6th
July 20th                                                              July 13th
July 27th                                                              July 20th
August 3rd                                                           July 27th

Policies and Procedures

Q. What if a class is full?
A. If the class reaches its capacity, you may contact the Continuing Education Operations department via email at ce@tulsacc.edu or contact us at 918-595-7200 to add your child to the waitlist. Our Continuing Education Operations team member will contact you promptly if any openings arise. 

Q. What is the cancellation policy?
A. To secure a 100% refund, cancellations must be requested before the registration deadline. If CFK cancels a class, you will be notified. We will provide you with alternative class options where space is available. If no options are available, a full refund will be provided.

Q. What is the refund policy?
A. To receive a full tuition refund, the class(es) must be dropped at least 7 days before class starts. Please allow up to 3-5 days for refunds to be applied.

Q. How will drop-off and pick-up work?
A. College for Kids staff will be available in the designated zones to guide and monitor drop-offs and pick-ups at TCC’s Southeast Campus in Building 3. Only those listed on the release form (provided at registration) are authorized to pick up students.  Authorized Pick-up person (s) must provide a photo ID. Those who do not provide an ID will not be permitted to leave with a child. (insert map). For those enrolled, a campus map will be provided via email 2-3 days before class starts.

DROP OFF:
Morning Sessions
Students can be dropped off and brought in through the designated entrance at the campus location of your camp. Students can be checked-in at 8:45AM and class sessions will begin promptly at 9:00AM. (For sessions beginning at 8:30AM, check-in will begin at 8:15AM)

Afternoon Sessions
Students can be dropped off and brought in through the designated entrance at the campus location of your camp. Students can be checked-in at 12:45PM and class sessions will begin promptly at 1:00PM.

PICK UP:
Morning Sessions
Students must be picked up no later than 12:15PM. Parents or one of the individuals you have authorized to pick up your child must come inside through the designated entrance at the campus location of your camp and sign their student out from a College for Kids staff member.

Afternoon Sessions
Students must be picked up no later than 4:15pm. Parents or one of the individuals you have authorized to pick up your child must come inside through the designated entrance at the campus location of your camp and sign their student out from a College for Kids staff member. (For class sessions ending at 4:30PM, pick-up time is no later than 4:45PM)

All children must be picked up no later than 15 minutes after their last class ends. 

Q. Do you provide transportation? 
A. TCC does not offer transportation to CFK. You are responsible for making transportation arrangements for your child. Please drop off and pick up your child at the designated CFK drop- off/pick-up location each day.

Q. If I need assistance on day one, where can I get help?
A. CFK staff will be at the Southeast campus each day during class sessions. For immediate assistance, call the Continuing Education Operations office at 918-595-7200.

Q. My child is registered for a class that meets 2 or 3 hours straight, will there be breaks for restroom use, etc.?
A. Yes. For a class that meets for 3 hours, your child can expect at least one break. 

Q. What should I do if my child gets sick?
A. If your child gets sick, we will notify the listed parent/guardian via phone/and or text. Your child must be picked up from camp at the designated drop-off/pick-up location for the day. 

Q. Do I need to inform the office of any schedule adjustments for my child?
A. Yes. If you know your child will be absent for any time, please email our office at ce@tulsacc.edu or call 918-595-7200. Our instructors will take attendance daily. If your child is going to be late, please notify our office. Please notify our office if your child needs to be picked up early. You cannot go to the classroom to pick up your child. Instructors will not release children to anyone other than staff.

Behavioral Management and Campus Safety

Q. How will behavioral issues be managed?
A. Depending on the severity and frequency of the behavior:

       1.    Instructors/aides will directly assist the student during the class. 

       2.    If the behavior persists and disrupts other students, the student will be accompanied to the College for Kids staff, and the    
              parent will be contacted.

       3.   In cases of dangerous, violent, or bullying behavior, the student will be immediately removed, and the parent will be noti 
             fied.Depending on the severity, the student may be expelled from the program for the summer.

Q. How will I receive communication in the event of a campus emergency?
A. The CFK staff will notify the listed parent/guardian via phone/and or text. Campus protocol will be followed by TCC procedures. You will also get an alert by text and call from TCC Alerts if there is a campus wide emergency.

Communication and Updates

Q. How will I receive updates during the summer?
A. Communications will be sent through various channels:

          Email: Announcements will be delivered via email. Please ensure you have alerts set up or check your email frequently. 

          Text messages: Only used for class cancellation notifications. 

          Phone: reserved for urgent individual matters.