Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics
Medical and dental stations; Solar System and space exploration station
Come explore!
Start here. Then pick a building.
& enrollmentWith a grown-up
Where shall we go?
Grown-up information
Little learners.
Big possibilities.
Welcome to Kiddie College University, where children explore careers through imaginative play, hands-on activities, and community connections.
Imagine it.
Try it. Explore.
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More moments from Kiddie College 2026
One university.
Many possibilities.
A university brings together different colleges, each with its own areas to explore. Kiddie College University follows that idea in a playful way: related careers live together, helping children discover the connections between people, tools, skills, and everyday life.
Through imaginative play, hands-on activities, and community connections, children can try out interests and ask big questions about the world around them.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors.
Thank you for helping children explore.
Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics supported our medical, dental, and space exploration stations in 2026.
These community partners helped bring our original Kiddie College discovery areas to life. Their support continues to be celebrated as we grow into Kiddie College University.
Willow Creek Nature School
Nature exploration, camping, forestry, ecology, and biology
Sierra Van · ERA King Real Estate
Home Life and construction areas — helping with a home sale or a new build
Kevin’s Auto Repair
Auto mechanics career station
Perfect Praise
Fine arts: music
PaperPie · Melissa Slowik
Materials sponsorship across all areas: donated books and learning materials helped equip each discovery area
Salon Allure
Cosmetology career station
Print or download the nine college entry QR codes →
Nine colleges.
A world to explore.
Choose a college to discover related careers. Activities and available stations vary by event; some career areas are future opportunities.
01College of
College of
Health & Wellness
- Medical and dental care
- Therapy and eye care
- Health and wellness careers
02College of
College of
Skilled Trades & Technology
- Automotive
- Construction
- Electrical, plumbing, and technology
03College of
College of
Animal & Veterinary Sciences
04College of
College of
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
- Farming and gardening
- Camping and forestry
- Ecology, biology, and conservation
05College of
College of
Business, Culinary Arts & Hospitality
- Cooking and grocery markets
- Entrepreneurship and retail
- Real estate and hospitality
06College of
College of
Public Service & Community Leadership
- Police officers
- Firefighters and rescue
- EMTs and paramedics
- Dispatchers and community helpers
07College of
College of
Science, Space & Discovery
- Solar System and space exploration
- Astronomy
- Science and discovery
08College of
College of
Arts & Design
- Visual arts and design
- Music and dance
- Theatre, fashion, and sewing
- Cosmetology
09College of
College of
Communication & Media
- Journalism and news
- Radio, television, and podcasting
- Film, video, and photography
- Advertising, public relations, and public speaking
Campus Life Skills Center
A shared home for practical skills and home living, connecting learning across all nine colleges.
2026 Home Life sponsor: Sierra Van · ERA King Real Estate. Home sale or new build, Sierra supported both Home Life and construction. PaperPie contributed learning materials across all areas.
Out in our communityCareer discovery
Career discovery
travels with us.
Kiddie College joined Coach Pierre Fletcher’s field day in May 2026—one example of the program reaching families beyond Homeschool Show & Share.
Experience it at Show & ShareA family day
A family day
full of discovery.
Explore Kiddie College University during Saturday Family Day at Homeschool Show & Share on January 23, 2027.
View tickets & plan your visit ↗A program with a home beyond the event.
Kiddie College University belongs to Mrs. Emily’s Field Trips & More. Homeschool Show & Share is one place families can experience it—and this page will remain the home for the program as new opportunities grow.
Explore Mrs. Emily’s programs →Help bring a
career to life.
Connect your work with a child’s curiosity.
Support a discovery station.
Businesses and community partners can support a station connected with their field. Onsite attendance is optional, so you can help children discover your profession even when you cannot be there.
View annual sponsorship options →Help children explore.
Volunteers help make these experiences welcoming and engaging. Volunteer for up to four hours and receive free admission and lunch.
Explore volunteer opportunities →
Your support travels with us.
Kiddie College’s sponsor sign goes along when the program visits our community, keeping our partners visible beyond a single event.
Explore annual sponsorships →Your partnership.
A year of possibilities.
Support a station, lead a college, or help make the whole university possible.
Sponsorship is managed through Mrs. Emily’s Field Trips & More.
Kiddie College University is a separate, year-round program of Mrs. Emily’s Field Trips & More. Its annual sponsorships run January through December and are separate from Homeschool Show & Share sponsorships. A business may choose either program or both.
Career Station Sponsor
$300 / year
Connect your business with one career discovery station.
- Your name at the station.
- Recognition on the program website.
- Recognition on signage that travels with Kiddie College University.
College Lead Sponsor
$500 / year
Upgrade a career station sponsorship to lead its college.
- Includes the $300 station sponsorship benefits.
- Lead sponsor recognition for your college.
- Your name on certificates children receive after completing that college’s requirements.
University Presenting Sponsor
$1,000 / year
Support the whole university as our annual presenting partner.
- Top placement on program signage alongside Mrs. Emily’s Field Trips & More.
- Recognition on The Learning Bridge and Homeschool Show & Share websites.
- Recognition on all Kiddie College University certificates.
- One optional career station of your choice within a college is included.
Want to support student awards, too?
Add $100 for Microgrants, $100 for Impact Awards, or $200 for both. Your name appears on the corresponding awards certificates and in event and website promotion. These optional additions are available to every exhibitor and sponsor.
Explore optional award support →Start the conversation now.
Choose “Express interest” to tell Mrs. Emily which sponsorship and career area you are interested in. This opens an email; it does not reserve a station or process payment.
Zeffy registration and payment forms are coming soon. College and station choices will be confirmed individually. New 2027 sponsor recognition begins January 1.
How certificate recognition works
The University Presenting Sponsor is recognized on every Kiddie College University certificate. A College Lead Sponsor is also recognized on certificates for its college. The $500 college option is the total annual price, not an additional $500.
A partnership for a year—and gratitude that lasts
Each year, sponsors are invited to renew, grow their involvement, or step away with our gratitude and blessing. Some have supported us from the beginning; others join us for a season. We value what each partner helps make possible for children and families.
From Kiddie College
to Kiddie College University.
Kiddie College debuted at Homeschool Show & Share in 2026, introducing children to careers through hands-on imaginative play. We are grateful to the founding sponsors, volunteers, and families who helped bring it to life.
In 2027, the new name—Kiddie College University—makes room for different colleges and more ways to explore, while keeping that same spirit of curiosity and connection.
2026 Kiddie College founding sponsor
Visit our event history →Thank you, Perfect Praise.
We are grateful to Perfect Praise for supporting Kiddie College at its 2026 debut and helping bring career discovery to children and families.
Learn about Perfect Praise →