College
for Kids

Hancock Horizon Academy - This 4-week program allows students going into 11th - 12th grade to prepare for college level writing and math expectations, along with personal and career exploration. Students will be participating in all of the program courses giving them exposure to various careers. 

Program Cost: FREE

Program Interest Form: Space is limited and students will be selected through a lottery process. Fill out the short interest form below and a coordinator will reach out to you. 

Hancock Horizon Academy Interest Form

Program Orientation: TBD

Program Details:

• Coming Summer 2026

Course List:

• College Connect
• Career Connect
• Reading, Writing, and Math
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Automotive Mechanics and Technology
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Plants and Animals in Agriculture including Veterinary Technician
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Robotics and Electronics
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Welding and Machining
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Engineering
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Architectural Design and Computer-Aided
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Environmental Health and Safety
• Exploring a Career in STEM: Life and Physical Sciences

Transportation:

• Guardians are responsible for arranging transportation for their teen. Bus passes are available for all Allan Hancock Students with a Hancock ID number. Visit AHC’s Basic Needs Transportation Resources.

Unlock your potential next summer with our College for Kids program! Click the link below to fill out the interest form and dive into hands-on learning!

College for Kids Interest Form

Virtual Orientation Date:

TBD

Program Dates:

• Coming Summer 2026

• Pre-registration is required! Register in person by completing and submitting the College For Kids registration form or by contacting chloe.stanley@hancockcollege.edu 
• Submit the form along with the class enrollment and material fee(s); use only one form per each student (the form may be duplicated). Registrations are processed in the order they are received in the Community Education office on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Acceptable payment methods include check (made payable to AHC), cash, credit/debit card. 
• Parents are not allowed to sit in or audit classes without prior permission of the instructor.
• Your child's safety is important to us. Therefore, we do not provide enrollment or registration information on any of the CFK students via the phone. In order to verify parent or guardianship status, these inquiries must be done in person.

Program Location:

800 S. College Dr

Santa Maria CA 93454

Community Education (Building S)

Program Guidelines:

• The age requirements for each course vary from 4 to 18 years. Please read the schedule carefully to ensure the student's age falls within the age boundaries listed. All classes are coed unless noted otherwise.
• Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which will facilitate instruction and the learning process. Disruptive students will be dismissed from the program. No refunds will be given.
• Classes meet Monday through Saturday at varying times and start on varying dates.
• Please read the class schedule carefully. Classes start throughout the semester.

Injury/Accident Disclaimer

• Students enrolled in the college's noncredit and College for Kids programs must be aware that some classes/activities have an inherent potential risk of injury.
• Participation in these classes is voluntary and you assume the risk of injury and responsibility for any risks that may be associated with the activities.
• Further, be advised that College for Kids students do not pay a Health Supervision and Services Fee, and therefore do not have coverage under the college accident insurance policy for injuries that result from participating in the College for Kids programs.

Transportation

• Transportation to and from the college and field trip locations are the responsibility of the parents. Allan Hancock College is not responsible for students' actions while not in class.
• Parents should walk their children to and from each class. Parents should pick up children at the college in a timely manner.
• If a child remains more than 15 minutes after a class, the instructor will take the student to the Community Education office, bldg. S, or Campus Police and a parent or guardian will be called.

Refund Policy for College for Kids classes:

• Community Education does not provide student refunds for College for Kids classes once the class starts. It is the student's responsibility to drop the class one day before the class starts in order to request a refund. No refunds are provided once the class starts or ends.
• If we cancel a class before the first session, a full credit will reflect on your account.
• If you drop a class before the first class meeting, you are entitled to a refund only if you request a refund. (See How Do I Receive My Refund instructions.) You will receive a full refund of your class fee and materials fees. Exceptions to the deadline may be allowed for extenuating circumstances occurring before the first day of class. To petition for an exception for a refund after class starts, please submit a letter of appeal and appropriate documentation to the Community Education office. No refunds will be granted for classes that you drop after the first day of class.
• To obtain a refund, please complete the Refund Request form at the Community Education office (bldg. S) within the established guidelines mentioned above.