Monterey Peninsula College’s Continuing Education program offers a variety of fun and engaging classes and programs designed just for kids! From creative arts and science exploration to sports and life skills, our expert-led courses provide enriching experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and growth. Give your child the opportunity to learn, discover, and have fun in a supportive and exciting environment at MPC!
Learning Opportunities for Diverse Ages & Stages
MPC offers summer camps and year-round enrichment opportunities, and the campus is host to a number of youth recreational sports clubs and activities.
Discover, Learn, and Play!
Welcome to a world of fun, creativity, and exploration designed for kids and teens! Our youth programs offer a wide variety of engaging classes and camps tailored to spark curiosity, build skills, and create lasting memories.
Whether your child is an aspiring chef, a budding athlete, or an adventurer eager to try something new, we have something for everyone. From energizing sports camps to hands-on cooking workshops and beyond, every experience is crafted to inspire and empower young minds.
Let the journey begin! Learn more about the classes and camps that we offer and register below.
Fun for Kids
Get ready for a sweet adventure! In this hands-on workshop, kids will roll up their sleeves, put on their aprons, and dive into the fun of cookie baking. Young chefs will learn simple baking skills, explore creative decorating techniques, and take part in friendly cookie challenges that spark imagination and teamwork. By the end of the class, each child will have their own batch of delicious, personalized cookies to proudly take home and share. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and a sweet tooth!
*Students must wear closed toed shoes and long pants and may bring their favorite apron.
Day/Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940, Building #17
Room: Building # 17, Room 17-104 (Kitchen)
Fee: $50 — Ask us about sibling discounts!
Materials Fee Per Student: $15
Instructor Bio: Amy Ferguson has been teaching for 37 years, 31 of those at American international schools in Brazil and Singapore. She is currently a chef at the Monterey Peninsula College Hospitality Culinary Arts Department. Food is a beautiful way to connect us all no matter where we come from or where we are going. She loves that the culinary world has no boundaries and that we are all able to connect and share experiences through the delights of food.
This Spring, join Play-Well TEKnologies for a LEGO® Easter Bunny workshop! Participants will have the opportunity to engineer and build their own hopping Easter Bunny, then use their creativity and imagination to deliver Easter eggs and other goodies, all with the guidance of egg-cellent Play-Well instructors.
Day/Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA
Room: Building #12 (Social Science), Room #: TBD
Fee: $34
Let's-a-build! March 10th is officially Mario Day, so it's time to celebrate by bringing our Mario Kart races to LEGO® reality. Start by choosing and building your favorite Mario character, then create your unique kart and get ready to race. Discover power-ups and upgrade your kart, just be sure to watch out for those banana peels!
Day/Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA
Room: Building #12 (Social Science), Room #: TBD
Fee: $34
Celebrate Star Wars Day with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Young Jedi will recreate iconic ships and epic battles from the Star Wars Universe, while learning about the amazing engineering that makes it all happen. May the Fourth Be With You!
Day/Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Monterey Campus, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA
Room: Building #12 (Social Science), Room #: TBD
Fee: $34
College Classes & Campus Events for Kids
Personal Development
Browse our catalog, join a production, or come to campus for talks or seminars.
Take a class: Look for class descriptions that indicate course material is suitable for those under the age of 18.
Join the Theater: Learn about upcoming shows and enroll or volunteer to participate.
More Happenings: Check out lectures, readings, performances and more.
High School Dual Enrollment
Did you know you can earn college credit while still in high school? MPC's Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to take college classes. Save time and money by getting a head start on your college education at MPC.
Even better, courses in MPC’s College and Career Access Paths program may be offered on your high school campus!
Refund Policy:
The MPC Continuing and Professional Education program reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Students in classes that are cancelled by Continuing and Professional Education will be offered a full refund or a credit to their registration account. Refund requests will be honored if they are received at least 10 business days prior to the first day of class.