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The Kid's College Enrichment Programs offers after-school enrichment activities that include arts classes, STEM classes, life skills classes, music education, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students can take part in the Fortissimo Orchestra Music Program with string music education and orchestra training, as well as activities such as creating Mexican tiles, putting inspirational messages on rocks, and learning Brazilian rhythms. The program also offers Science and Technology classes, Life Skills including Financial Literacy programs, High Achiever Clubs, and an Enrichment Sampler Series.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
Established in 1996 at Richland Elementary School in San Marcos, CA, by long-time educator and teacher Carole Beeson, The Kid's College Enrichment Programs has provided enrichment programs to over 120,000 students in its 27-year history. All the classes are conducted at the students’ own school. The mission of the program is to provide high-quality, accessible enrichment programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, and personal development in children. Kid’s College provides programs taught by professional instructors and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The program provides free, intensive string music education to elementary school students from low-income families through the Fortissimo Orchestra Music Program, which focuses on third graders and is modeled after the El Sistema program from Venezuela. It specializes in meaningful extended learning programs for elementary school age children and provides before and after school and ELO-P educational enrichment programs for North County San Diego elementary students. Classes are geared to the interests of the parents and student population, and the programs aim to build artistic and academic skills, enhance self esteem and confidence, promote self discipline, and build literacy.
The Kid's College Enrichment Programs has participated in Arts, Culture and Creativity Month with the City of Vista, sharing art, music and creative activities with the community, including creating Mexican tiles, putting inspirational messages on rocks, learning Brazilian rhythms, and watching performances at Earth Day at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. It is a trusted program provided for the new ELO-P programs within North County and invites schools to partner with The Kid’s College to bring creative after-school enrichment programs directly to schools.
Supporters describe The Kid's College as transforming the community by providing resources to children and being a beacon of hope for many families. Testimonials from supporters such as Emily R., Michael T., Joe L., David K., Jessica M., and Ann Little highlight their views on the organization’s dedication to education, creativity, accessible education, and the impact of donations on making high-quality education available to more students.
Last updated July 30, 2026.
• Ages: 5–11 years old
Established in 1996 at Richland Elementary School in San Marcos, CA, by long-time educator and teacher Carole Beeson, The Kid's College Enrichment Programs has provided enrichment programs to over 120,000 students in its 27-year history. All the classes are conducted at the students’ own school. The mission of the program is to provide high-quality, accessible enrichment programs that foster creativity, critical thinking, and personal development in children. Kid’s College provides programs taught by professional instructors and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The program provides free, intensive string music education to elementary school students from low-income families through the Fortissimo Orchestra Music Program, which focuses on third graders and is modeled after the El Sistema program from Venezuela. It specializes in meaningful extended learning programs for elementary school age children and provides before and after school and ELO-P educational enrichment programs for North County San Diego elementary students. Classes are geared to the interests of the parents and student population, and the programs aim to build artistic and academic skills, enhance self esteem and confidence, promote self discipline, and build literacy.
The Kid's College Enrichment Programs has participated in Arts, Culture and Creativity Month with the City of Vista, sharing art, music and creative activities with the community, including creating Mexican tiles, putting inspirational messages on rocks, learning Brazilian rhythms, and watching performances at Earth Day at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. It is a trusted program provided for the new ELO-P programs within North County and invites schools to partner with The Kid’s College to bring creative after-school enrichment programs directly to schools.
Supporters describe The Kid's College as transforming the community by providing resources to children and being a beacon of hope for many families. Testimonials from supporters such as Emily R., Michael T., Joe L., David K., Jessica M., and Ann Little highlight their views on the organization’s dedication to education, creativity, accessible education, and the impact of donations on making high-quality education available to more students.
Last updated July 30, 2026.
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