Knox College for Kids is an enrichment program for gifted, high achieving, and talented students from Galesburg and the surrounding communities who have completed third through eighth grades.

Two new programs are offered in 2008: a Junior Program for first and second graders, and an Afternoon Athletics Program for all ages. See the Courses page and the Application for full details.

Knox College for Kids is administered by the Knox College Educational Studies Department. Classes are taught by Knox College faculty or master teachers from local schools, with ten Knox College students serving as teaching assistants through the REACH Fellows Program. All classes have a well-defined focus, quality teaching, and will motivate students to strive for peak performance.

• Curriculum: More than 40 courses, in the areas of Fine Arts, Humanities/Social Science, Languages, or Science/Mathematics. See the Courses page for descriptions and faculty information.
• Schedule: Three one-hour-long classes, held weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon; from June 16 through June 27, 2008. See the Schedule page for more information.
• New for 2008: A Junior Program for students entering first or second grade, and an Afternoon Athletics Program for any student already enrolled in the regular College for Kids Program.
• Tuition: $115 for the regular program and junior program; additional $100 for the Afternoon Athletics Program.
• Scholarships: Limited scholarship funds are available based upon financial need; see the application form for additional information.
• Applications: Applications are available in PDF format or Microsoft Word DOC format. They must be printed, signed and returned via US Mail.
• Mail applications to: Knox College for Kids, Box K 1710, Knox College, 2 East South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
• Application Deadline: May 12, 2008
• Contacts for more information: Jason A. Helfer, PhD; Stephen T. Schroth, PhD; Co-directors, Knox College for Kids; Call (309) 341-7500 or send e-mail to college4kids@knox.edu