Children’s Activities
Southeastern Illinois College offers a wide range of activities for children in grades K-12. We offer dance classes, choir, theatre, and academic camps to help enrich the younger generation in our region.
Studio 618
Studio 618 is a dance program for children in grades K-12. Studio 618 teaches students ballet, tap, and jazz dance styles and is located in B126E at the SIC campus in Harrisburg. This program is only offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Studio 618 FAQs
Studio 618 Schedule
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Dance Style | Grade | Dance Style | Grade | Dance Style | Grade | Dance Style | Grade |
| 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | Ballet | K-2nd | Jazz | 3rd-5th | Ballet | 6th-H.S. | Jazz | 6th-H.S. |
| 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballet | 3rd-5th | Jazz | K-2nd | Tap | 3rd-5th | Tap | 6th-H.S. |
About the Instructor
Kimball, Joshua
Joshua Kimball has a Masters in Fine Arts degree in Acting (University of Central Florida) and a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Musical Theatre (Southern Illinois University Carbondale). Kimball has been working professionally across the world for Universal Studios Beijing, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Lines as a singer and dancer. Joshua has also worked professionally as a dance instructor for over ten years, teaching a variety of styles; including tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre. He has choreographed for musical theatre productions at Southeastern Illinois College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carterville High School, DuQuoin High School, Benton Consolidated High School, and Leyden High School in Chicago. Joshua is so excited to be a part of the SIC family and cannot wait to see everyone come out and dance with us!
Children's Camps
2023
Volleyball Camp
- Grades 3rd - 12th
- June 11 & 12, 2023, at SIC Gymnasium
2023
CTE Camp
Diesel
- Grades 5th - 8th
- Diesel Camp 9:00 am -12:00 pm
2023
CTE Camp
Welding
- Grades 5th - 8th
- Welding Camp 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Children's Theatre and Choir
High School Productions
SIC welcomes area high schools to perform their productions on the stage of the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Theatre between SIC performances.
Please contact the high school for additional information.
JR. FALCON PRODUCTIONS
SIC's Junior Falcon Productions offers an opportunity for children from around the region to come together for a big musical production (or two) each summer. They have the opportunity to hone their vocal, acting, and dancing skills, meet new friends from neighboring towns, and perform on a real stage. Some of the more recent shows include Mamma Mia!, Tarzan, Madagascar Jr., Annie Jr., The Little Mermaid, Seussical the Musical, Shrek, and Honk.
Auditions are generally held in late April or early May, with rehearsals beginning as soon as school is out for the summer. Children who are interested in a speaking role must audition, but those interested in the ensemble only simply need to register.
SIC Children's Choir
The SIC Children's Choir is for children in grades third through 8th, and is directed by Laura C Winkleman.
Season
The Children's Choir season is from January 23rd to May 14th, 2023.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Performances
They will hold a concert on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14th, at 2:00 p.m.
SIC Children's Choir Enrollment Sheet
Please fill out the enrollment sheet, print it out, and submit it with your payment.
For more information, please email music@sic.edu.
Falcon Volleyball Camp Begins
Learn skills from our team such as footwork, hitting, passing, serving, setting and teamwork. T-shirts will be given to all campers who register at least one week in advance. All players are required to bring knee pads, tennis shoes, and a water bottle in order to participate.
Please make checks payable to: Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
College for Kids – Helpful First Aid
Bug bites, cuts, bumps, bruises, poison ivy, oh my!
These are all part of summertime and spending time outdoors. It is important to provide medical care and seek help as quickly as possible. Young people are able to do their part if trained properly.
Join Jim Totten as he teaches kids ages 10 to 13 helpful first-aid techniques. This two-hour class will take place on Wednesday, June 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at SIC’s David L. Stanley White County Center in Carmi. The cost is $10 plus a $5 supply fee. Call (618) 382-8869 or visit the center to register.
College for Kids – Fun Crafts with Lorelei! #1
Fun Crafts with Lorelei is part of this year’s College for Kids at SIC’s David L. Stanley White County Center in Carmi.
Lorelei Stone will be teaching a stepping stones art class for children aged 7 – 12 on Thursday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is $5 plus a $5 supply fee. Call (618) 382-8869 or visit the David L. Stanley White County Center to register.
Additional upcoming Fun Crafts with Lorelei classes:
June 15 – 1-2 p.m. – Paint A Shape
June 29 – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Christmas in June
June 29 – 1-2 p.m. – Shell Art
College for Kids – Fun Crafts with Lorelei! #2
Fun Crafts with Lorelei is part of this year’s College for Kids at SIC’s David L. Stanley White County Center in Carmi.
Lorelei Stone will be teaching a Paint-A-Shape art class for children aged 7 – 12 on Thursday, June 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost is $5 plus a $5 supply fee. Call (618) 382-8869 or visit the SIC’s David L. Stanley White County Center to register.
Additional upcoming Fun Crafts with Lorelei classes:
June 29 – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Christmas in June
June 29 – 1-2 p.m. – Shell Art
Diesel Career Camp for Middle Schoolers Begins
Diesel Camp 9-12
Welding Camp 12:30-3:30 – this camp is SOLD OUT!
A light lunch will be provided to students attending both morning and afternoon sessions.
One session is $60 and two sessions are $120
Checks can be mailed to:
SIC
Attention Ricky Sauls
3575 College Rd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
OR Call Angela Carter at 618-252-5400 ext 2501 to pay with card over the phone.
Classes are limited and will fill quickly.
SOLD OUT! Welding Career Camp for Middle Schoolers Begins
Diesel Camp 9-12
Welding Camp 12:30-3:30 – this camp is SOLD OUT
A light lunch will be provided to students attending both morning and afternoon sessions.
One session is $60 and two sessions are $120
Checks can be mailed to:
SIC
Attention Ricky Sauls
3575 College Rd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
OR Call Angela Carter at 618-252-5400 ext 2501 to pay with card over the phone.
Classes are limited and will fill quickly.
College for Kids – The Basics of Music
Who doesn’t love music?
Let’s create some beautiful music together! Join Kristina Aldrich as she instructs students aged 8 – 10 about musical notes, beats, rhythms, and how different sounds are created. This musical class will take place on Wednesday, June 21 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The cost is $5 plus a $5 supply fee. Call (618) 382-8869 or visit the SIC’s David L. Stanley White County Center to register.
“The Spongebob Musical” by Jr. Falcon Productions
This show will be performed by high school-aged students and SIC students.
Show Dates:
Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m.
Email jr.falcon.sic@gmail.com for more info!
Ticket link: sic.edu/boxoffice
“The Spongebob Musical” by Jr. Falcon Productions
This show will be performed by high school-aged students and SIC students.
Show Dates:
Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m.
Email jr.falcon.sic@gmail.com for more info!
Ticket link: sic.edu/boxoffice