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.
Starts August 14th!
Studio 618 FAQs
Please email admissions at admissions@sic.edu or call 618.252.5400 ext 4120.
Each dance style course is $150 per semester. The $150 tuition covers roughly 4 months of classes. Tuition must be paid in full before a student can attend class.
Yes. The dance studio will have a lot of seating for parents to watch. Parents that do not wish to stay do not have to do so, but we do ask that you drop off and pick up your child on time.
No. Due to ability and maturity differences, age brackets must be upheld.
There are many options online. Here are some suggestions:
Tap - Please wear comfortable clothing to move in. Please provide your own tap shoes.
Jazz - Please wear comfortable clothing to move in. Please provide your own jazz shoes/jazz sneakers.
Ballet - Tights/leotards/tutu's/leg warms are not required but highly recommended. Wear form fitting clothing or clothes that can be moved in. Please provide your own ballet slippers. Students will have to be individually assessed for pointe. Once approved by the instructor, parents would also be responsible to purchase those shoes.
Not at this time.
Please contact joshua.kimball@sic.edu or 618-218-8678 if you are not able to attend class due to illness or other conflicts.
Before our recital at the end of each semester, we will be asking each child to purchase their costume/costumes through the SIC Bookstore in addition to a recital fee of $50 per student per recital. There will be one recital in December and one recital in May. Also, any dance wear that the class requires will need to be purchased.
We will have a recital at the end of each semester.
Studio 618 Schedule
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | |||||
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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 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