Kid and Teen Academy

Spring 2026 Community Education Kid and Teen Academy Courses

Cookie Decorating

Section #3: Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday,  May 5
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 10583
CFP 504-51  
Fee: $69

If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class is for you. Students, ages 10 and older, will work step-by-step on each cookie to learn hands-on the various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek of Buttercup Cookie will teach students about piping/outlining, flooding, and wet on wet techniques. Students will complete five cookie designs. Register for Cookie Decorating.
Note: All supplies are provided. Once class registration has closed, students will be sent Cindy’s informational blog loaded with basics of baking cookies, tips and tricks of the trade, as well as links to places online to checkout for additional tutorials. Due to the perishables needed for this course, the withdrawal deadline for this class is two days prior to the start date. 

Piano Lessons for Kids/Teens

February 2 – May 8
By Appointment
CRN# 10236
CFP 300-51  
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Piano Lessons.
Note: No class March 16-March 21

Guitar Lessons for Kids/Teens

February 2 – May 8
By Appointment
CRN# 10237  
CFP 305-01  
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons.
Note: No class March 16-March 21

Voice Lessons for Kids/Teens

February 2 – May 8
By Appointment
CRN# 10238
CFP 306-51  
Fee: $350

Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Students should be 6-16 years of age. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Voice Lessons.
Note: No class March 16-March 21

Kid and Teen Academy with Black Rocket

SUNY Schenectady has partnered with Black Rocket to deliver high-quality and fun online tech education to students ages 8-14 years. Students can choose from any of the great cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more. Jump-start your future in creative tech with SUNY Schenectady and Black Rocket! 

See a full listing of Black Rocket courses and to learn more.