Bye 'til next year

It only seems like yesterday our campus was occupied by more than 160 youthful souls for College for Kids. It's been fun getting to know the kids and being greeted with a big smile when I called them by name. It's also been fun seeing them learn and progress -- in the case of Primary Music literally from one note to many. The big kids used their time here to investigate a crime scene, learn American Sign Language, design fashions and perfect their self-defense skills, among many other things. Today parents, grandparents and siblings were invited to join in, including dancing around the May pole in Primary Dance, seen here.

All I really need to know I learned in College for Kids

For two weeks a year our usually staid institution of higher learning is invaded by the rambunctious spirit of youth with the arrival of College for Kids. This is my first College for Kids, and after just a couple hours a day helping out with the 5-8-year-olds, I'm exhausted. I'd forgotten how much energy kids this age can generate, and how much energy grown-ups must expend to keep up with them. One thing I've noticed is, when you're that age it's not hard to have fun. Learning to curtsy is fun, lying on the floor kicking your feet in the air is fun and -- as seen at right -- riding a stick horse is really, really fun. You can read all about College for Kids on our news site.