As a parent, it's always a goal to get your kids excited about education and college. This event is all about doing that. Aims Community College’s Loveland campus is hosting its third annual College for Kids on June 20-23.

Since I work as a broadcaster, I think it's so fun this year, the kids will get to learn about media. Thanks to Larimer County this event is free for kids ages 9 to 13.

From the Official Press Release:
GREELEY – June 6, 2016 – Aims Community College’s Loveland campus is hosting its third annual College for Kids on June 20-23 at 104 E. 4th Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for students ages nine to 13. Larimer County contributed an additional $50 for every child participating making this the most affordable year yet.
College for Kids: The media is invited to attend any of the College for Kids classes offered, especially the “Lights! Camera! Action!” class where students learn about broadcast and radio journalism and production.
  • June 20, the students will learn about preproduction, production, post production, storyboarding and scripting.
  • June 21, the students will video in costume at Bill Reid Middle School.
  • June 22, post production, editing, sound effects and music will be shown to the students at Aims’ Loveland campus, and students will learn interviewing skills.
  • June 23, students will be involved in a studio production, which will also be recorded in a documentary style.
College Carnival: Aims’ Loveland campus will conclude the week with a family night BBQ and College Carnival held in conjunction with the Educational Opportunity Center and Colorado State University Reach Out on Thursday, June 23 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Aims Community College Loveland in the west parking lot on Railroad Avenue, between E. 4th Street and E. 3rd Street. Come learn about educational opportunities, play games and enjoy free food!
About Aims Community College
Aims Community College is one of the most progressive two-year colleges in Colorado. Founded in 1967 in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 160 degree and certificate programs. Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution. 
www.aims.edu
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