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 | Spring 2026
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Dance Style | Dance Style | Dance Style | Dance Style |
| 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | Beginner Ballet | Beginner Jazz | Beginner Tap Dance | Intermediate Tap Dance |
| 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Intermediate Ballet | Intermediate Jazz | Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance | Intermediate Hip Hop |
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 Annie Jr., Frozen Jr., Mamma Mia!, Legally Blonde The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Spongebob the Musical, Willy Wonka, Jr., Chicago Teen Edition, and Seussical.
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 a joyful opportunity for students in grades 3–8 who love to sing! Directed by Hannah Nance — a Harrisburg High School teacher, award-winning speech coach, and music director for Jr. Falcon Productions — this ensemble focuses on learning music in a fun, welcoming environment.
Rehearsals take place Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the SIC campus during the fall and spring semesters. Students build vocal skills, confidence, and friendships, all while preparing for a concert performance at the end of each season.
For more information, please email music@sic.edu.
Join the SIC Children's Choir Facebook Group
Small Farm Tour
STRONG Interest Inventory Assessment
SIC will offer the STRONG Interest Inventory Assessment free to current students.
This career assessment tool helps align personal interests with majors and career options.
Sign up in advance at sic.edu/strong
September dates include:
Sept. 11 – 1 p.m.
Sept. 17 – 1 p.m.
Sept. 25 – 9 a.m.
Oct. 1 – 10 a.m.
Oct. 9 – 2 p.m.
Oct. 15 – 2 p.m.
Oct. 23 – 10 a.m.
Oct. 29 – 11 a.m.
Nov. 6 – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 20 – 11 a.m.
Falcon Clay Classic – MidwayUSA Hometown Trap Challenge
Support the SIC Clay Breakers Trapshooting Team at the Falcon Clay Classic! This fundraiser is held in conjunction with the MidwayUSA Hometown Trap Challenge and gives participants the chance to win prizes of all sizes while helping local athletes.
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Registration: Presquad with Head Coach Jordan Hammersley.
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Cost: $20 per ticket (75 birds included) includes one raffle ticket through the MidwayUSA Foundation.
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Raffle Entry: Automatically completed by the Head Coach for each participant. Entry is independent of live shooting.
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Non-shooters welcome: You may enter the sweepstakes without participating in the shoot.
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Contact: Email Jordan.Hammersley@sic.edu or call 618-252-5400, ext. 2328 to reserve squad times. First squad at 10 a.m., flights every 30 minutes.
Important Information:
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Coach may accept squad variations and must approve participants under age 15.
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Ammo must be size 7.5 or 8, no reloads allowed.
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Firearms must be in safe working order and transported legally under Illinois law.
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The Range Safety Officer reserves the right to deny participation for safety reasons.
Adulting 101
Thanks to Banterra Bank for sponsoring this event!
Your credit score plays an important role in determining your access to housing, loans, insurance, credit cards, and job opportunities. Learn more about managing your credit score with Banterra Bank in the Learning Commons. Free snacks provided.
Southern Illinois Storytellers – Dr. James Schroeder
Dr. James Schroeder from Evansville will speak about his book On the Trail With My Kids about hiking the River to River trail with his children. Light refreshments will be provided.
This book signing event is open to students, employees, and the general public!
Bring Your Own Book Group
For all interested students and SIC employees.
Join the learning Commons on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Come prepared to discuss your current read, learn about other books, and meet new people!
SIC Community Chorus Presents Let Freedom Sing
Auditions: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Musical
Auditions for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: The Musical will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11, and Friday, Sept. 12, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Theatre.
Auditions are open to high school students and above. Those auditioning should prepare one song and one monologue from the provided materials. No other material is required. There will not be a dance call or callbacks. SIC students should bring a headshot and acting resume to their audition.
Rehearsals will begin Monday, Oct. 13, at 4:00 p.m. and will run Monday through Thursday from 4:00–7:30 p.m. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 21–23.
Please sign up for an audition slot and access audition materials by visiting https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49AFA62EA6FA7-56891973-sicauditions#/