Summer Learning Academy

The Summer Learning Academy (SLA) is available at no cost to registered students thanks to the generosity of area organizations and businesses!

There are nearly 100 class offerings available every summer. SLA classes are a unique, fun experience for children ages five to 18 and are designed with curiosity and creativity in mind – letting students develop talents and encourage exploration and personal growth. The classes are offered in Union and Rolla to provide students with a fun college experience before they ever start their college career!

Junior Welding
Newborn/Pediatric Nursing: How To Care For Baby
Improve Your Improv
Fiber Crafts
Get to Know Franklin County
Escape Room – Post-Apocalyptic
Picture Yourself as a Nurse
Outdoor Photography and Basic Editing
Fishing
Industrial Engineering Robotics
Cheerleading
Animal Portraiture
Clay Play Days
Fire Safety
Hogwarts Literature/Wizardry
Cardboard Sculpture
Video Game Design
Youth Life Skills/Self Defense
International Patterns
Drumming Leadership

ECC Youth Theatre Troupe
ECC Teen Theatre Troupe
How to Be an Entrepreneur
Internet Safety
Meet Weston Little Hoof – Mini Horse
American Sign Language
The Things You Cannot See
Introduction to Kayaking
Basic Archery
Juggling for Beginners
STEM Academy Teaching
Mammals of Missouri
Picture Yourself a Radiologic Technologist
Jazz Funk Dance
Teen Deputy Summer Academy
Junior Science by Brewer
Picture Yourself As A Nurse
Science by Brewer
WEDO Robotics
EV3 Robotics

Find all classes currently offered at the Summer Learning Academy Class Schedule.

Donate to Summer Learning Academy!

Summer Learning Academy is available to students at no cost thanks to our sponsors, as well as donations from generous community members such as yourself! Please consider donating to the Summer Learning Academy.

$10 $25 $50 Other

Frequently Asked Questions

How many classes can I sign my child up for?

If your location is Rolla, you can register for up to 3 classes. If your location is Union, you can register for up to 2 classes. We do ask that you only submit one registration form per child. If you need to make changes, please contact us at ce@eastcentral.edu, 636-649-5803, or 636-649-5804.

When will I receive confirmation for my child’s classes?

You received an email confirmation when your registration was submitted.

We will send out another class confirmation email one month before the start of the class.

Can you send me a list of my child’s classes?

Yes. Please be patient with us as we have a small staff working as fast and efficiently as we can.

Does my donation affect my child’s registration?

No. Registrations are processed in the order that they come in. We do not look at donations while we are processing registrations. Thank you for your donation! We appreciate all donations as it helps keep SLA running.

Will you call or text me about my child’s classes?

No. Email is our main form of communication. We will send out information regarding classes in emails as we do not have the staff available to call every parent or guardian. Please make sure you are checking your email regularly, including the junk folder, or you may miss important information.

We may call if there is an important last-minute change regarding a class.

Why have I not received any confirmation for my child’s classes?

You may need to check your junk mail.

How can I make edits to my child’s registration?

You can email ce@eastcentral.edu or call either 636-649-5803 or 636-649-5804 to make changes.

Does the number in a class name indicate that it is a part of a series?

No. All our classes are stand-alone classes – no prerequisites required! The numbers indicate that there are different sessions – sometimes with different age ranges or class location.

Will snacks and water be provided / can I send snacks with my child?

Snacks will NOT be provided by SLA. You can send water and snacks with your child. We do ask that you keep it simple so as not to distract from class. Please note that kids will not be able to eat in some classes. Most buildings will have vending machines and water fountains available for use.

Can my child be enrolled in a class they are the wrong age for?

No. A lot of our age limits are in place for safety reasons. If your child will be turning the correct age within a couple of weeks of the class, we might be able to put them in.

What is the deadline for withdrawing?

The deadline is different for each class, but always two weeks before the class starts. For example, the deadline for a class starting on July 8th is June 24th. If you drop after the deadline, you will be charged the $10 administration fee.

How do I drop my child from a class?

You can email us at ce@eastcentral.edu or call either 636-649-5803 or 636-649-5804. Please tell us your child’s name and the class(es) you would like to drop them from.