Kids on Campus Frequently Asked Questions

Our office is located in the Workforce, Career, and Community Education department in the Hickory Ridge Building, Suite 100.  Our normal business hours are 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays during the school year, and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. during the summer. 

Students who will meet the minimum age requirement by class start date are eligible to take the class. Students who are in advanced classes or classes beyond their grade level may request an override to register for academic classes above their age level. Official documentation of advanced status will be required. Parents with specific questions about this may call the Kids on Campus staff at 443-518-4110. 

In most cases, the supply/materials/lab fee/textbook is included in the cost of the class. Classes needing special supplies will have that information listed in the class description.

Morning classes run from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Afternoon classes are 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Students should arrive on campus no earlier than 10 minutes before the class starts. 

The limit for most classes is 18. Some computer courses may accommodate as many as 22 students.

All classes are taught by college-approved instructors. Most of our instructors are certified teachers in either public or private schools. Other instructors are HCC faculty and staff or experts in the field they teach. All teachers have undergone background checks by appropriate authorities. 

One-week and two-week half-day sessions (mornings and afternoons) can be combined into a full-day program for one or two weeks. 

Yes, there are 15-minute snack breaks in each session, occurring between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. for the morning session and between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the afternoon. Students may bring their own snacks or purchase a drink and snack from the first floor vending machines in the Hickory Ridge Building. Students should bring $1 bills or small change for the vending machines as staff cannot provide change.

To comply with Maryland camp licensure requirements, we must have vital information to protect your student's health and safety while he/she attends our classes. Regulations require that we have the student's health information, emergency contact information, transportation arrangements, school information, student behavior responsibilities, and a signature of compliance before we can legally accept him/her into the program. Complete the Consent Form. If your student resides outside the United States, a United States territory, or the District of Columbia, you will need to complete  MDH Form 896. If your student requires medication during camp hours, and they have permission to self-medicate, you will need to complete the Self-Medication Parental Authorization Form. 

In the case of inclement weather at dismissal time, parents are asked to park and come into the building to meet their student. A staff member will direct parents to the classroom where the students will be gathered. Please note that it may not be their scheduled classroom. If KOC classes are to be dismissed early due to inclement weather, parents or guardians will be notified by email.

Transfers are acceptable as long as neither course has started, and the new section is not filled. Complete the Course Change Request Form. *Prices for KOC classes differ. Parents or guardians are responsible for any tuition/fee difference resulting from a transfer.

Call 443-518-4110 to arrange for a transfer. 

DROPS AND REFUNDS – If your student cannot attend a course, please notify us immediately. If notification is received by the Monday two weeks prior to the class start date, a full refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For cancellations received within two weeks prior to class start date, tuition will be refunded but fees will be withheld. No refunds will be given on or after the class start date. Refunds will not be made for non-attendance.

*Parents/Guardians are responsible for any tuition/fee difference resulting from a student transfer.

Drop requests must be made in writing to koc@howardcc.edu. You can also drop using the online registration form or by completing the online drop/transfer form. Requests for drops left on voicemail or communicated via phone will NOT be processed.

Please visit our Program Eligibility page to see if your student is eligible to participate in the KOC program.

The tax ID number is 520900106.

The financial aid form is here.  Please read and fully complete and submit it with all required documentation​. 

If you register online, you will receive online confirmation that you should print for your files. If you register by other methods, you will receive a confirmation email if we receive your registration at least a week before the class begins. If you don't hear from us, you can confirm registration by contacting the Workforce, Career, and Community Education office at 443-518-4825. Tuition payment is due at time of registration to ensure your student a seat in the class. Students will not be allowed in class until tuition is paid in full and we receive a completed consent form.

Yes. Join a waitlist for a full class and you will be notified if a spot becomes available. Register for another class in the event the class remains full.

*Please note that being added to the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment for your student if a space becomes available.