Community Programs
At McLennan Community College, Community Programs is where learning and fun come together. For more than 50 years, MCC Continuing Education has brought Waco together through quality classes that help people grow, stay active, and enjoy life.
Try something new, build a skill, or explore a hobby—because Life is Good in Waco, and there's always something worth learning. Our classes for adults cover Arts & Hobbies, Culinary, Fitness & Wellness, Lifelong Learning, Music & Dance, Outdoors & Animals, Personal Finance, Travel, and Senior programs.
Looking for youth options? Visit Kids College.
Each semester brings a mix of new and returning classes at a range of lengths and prices to fit your schedule. This could be your year to learn, grow, and connect—MCC and You are a great combination.
Special Event: Homeschool Resource Fair
Join us for the Homeschool Resource Fair on May 28th from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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2026 Schedule
Register at cereg.mclennan.edu or call 254-299-8888.
Community Programs has something for everyone — explore courses in:
Arts & Hobbies
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastering Photo Editing: Basics to Photoshop Techniques | Jan 15–Feb 26 | Thu, 6–8 p.m. | $149 |
| Wildlife & Nature Photography Essentials | Mar 19–Apr 30 | Thu, 6–8 p.m. | $149 |
| Intro to Photography | Mar 19–Apr 23 | Thu, 6–9 p.m. | $169 |
| Digital Art I | Jan 13–Feb 17 | Tue, 6–8 p.m. | $149 |
| Knitting Basics | Mar 17–Apr 7 | Tue, 7–8:30 p.m. | $69 |
| Sewing Workshop with Waco Civic Theatre | Apr 11 | Sat, 1–4 p.m. | $80 |
| Sewing Foundations | Jan 15–Feb 19 | Thu, 6–7:30 p.m. | $159 |
| Sewing Foundations: Baby Clothing | Feb 26–Apr 9 | Thu, 6–7:30 p.m. | $159 |
| International Honey Tasting | Jan 29 | Thu, 6–8:30 p.m. | $39 |
| Introduction to Mead Making | Feb 13 | Fri, 7–8 p.m. | $99 |
| Intro to Stage Combat | Apr 4 | Sat, 1–4 p.m. | $80 |
| Knitting – Beyond the Basics | Apr 21–May 12 | Tue, 7–8:30 p.m. | $69 |
Culinary
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Well with Diabetes | Jan 8–29 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $25 |
| Cooking Well with Friends | Jan 13 | Tue, 5–7:30 p.m. | $35 |
| Cooking Well with Friends | May 19 | Tue, 5–7:30 p.m. | $35 |
| Taste of the Mediterranean | Feb 12 | Thu, 5–7:30 p.m. | $25 |
| Cooking with Cultures: India | Feb 19 | Thu, 5–7:30 p.m. | $35 |
| Food Managers Certification | Feb 16–23 | Mon, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | $125 |
| Food Managers Certification | Apr 6–13 | Mon, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | $125 |
| Sourdough Basics: From Starter to Loaf | Mar 12 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $25 |
| InstaPot Cooking Workshop | Mar 26 | Thu, 5–7:30 p.m. | $25 |
| Healthy Baking Workshop | Apr 9 | Thu, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | $20 |
| Fuel Your Life: Cooking for Better Health | Apr 23 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $25 |
| Cooking Well with Hypertension | May 7–28 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $25 |
| Home Canning Workshop | May 23 | Sat, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | $50 |
| Frozen Mixology | Apr 27 | Mon, 6:30–8 p.m. | $89 |
| Shaken, Stirred & Perfected: The Five Basic Martinis | Jan 26 | Mon, 6:30–8 p.m. | $89 |
| The Rum Runner’s Guide to Tiki Cocktails | Feb 23 | Mon, 6:30–8 p.m. | $89 |
Fitness & Wellness
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga Foundations: Rooted in Stability | Feb 3–24 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $69 |
| Yoga Foundations: Struggle of the Seed | Mar 3–31 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $69 |
| Yoga Foundations: Rain & Renewal | Apr 7–28 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $69 |
| Yoga Foundations: Bloom Your Practice | May 5–26 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $69 |
| Ready Golf: Beginners | Jan 27 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $49 |
| Ready Golf: Beginners | Mar 31 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $49 |
| Ready Golf: Beginners | May 26 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $49 |
| Pure Barre | Jan 26–Mar 4 | Mon/Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m. | $170 |
| Pure Barre | Jan 27–Mar 5 | Tue/Thu, 6–6:50 a.m. | $170 |
| Pure Barre | Jan 27–Mar 5 | Tue/Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m. | $170 |
| Pure Barre | Mar 23–Apr 29 | Mon/Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m. | $170 |
| Pure Barre | Mar 24–Apr 30 | Tue/Thu, 6–6:50 a.m. | $170 |
| Pure Barre | Mar 24–Apr 30 | Tue/Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m. | $170 |
| Wisdom, Power, Control | Mar 10–24 | Tue, 5:30–7 p.m. | $15 |
| Ready Golf: Intermediate | Feb 24 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $49 |
| Ready Golf: Intermediate | Apr 28 | Tue, 6–7:30 p.m. | $49 |
| Medicinal Honey | Mar 19 | Thu, 6–9 p.m. | $39 |
| Beginning Swimming for Adults | Feb 10–Mar 5 | Tue/Thu, 7:15–8 p.m. | $79 |
| Easy Fitness Blend | Jan 5–Mar 13 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | $69 |
| Easy Fitness Blend | Mar 30–Jun 5 | Mon/Wed/Fri, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | $69 |
Language
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean I Foundations | Jan 20–Feb 24 | Tue, 6–8 p.m. | $120 |
| Korean II: Everyday Expressions | Mar 17–Apr 21 | Tue, 6–8 p.m. | $120 |
Music & Dance
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Piano | Sept 15–Dec 10 | Mon/Wed, 5–6 p.m. | $240 |
| Intro to Theatre Dance & Movement | Apr 18 | Sat, 1–4 p.m. | $80 |
| Scottish Bagpipes 101 | Jan 13–Mar 3 | Tue, 6:30–8 p.m. | $199 |
| New Horizons Band | Jan 16–May 8 | Fri, 9:30–11:30 a.m. | Free |
| McLennan Community Orchestra | Jan 15–May 7 | Thu, 7–9 p.m. | Free |
| Waco Community Band | Jan 13–Mar 5 | Tue, 7–8:30 p.m. | Free |
Outdoors & Animals
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Flower Gardening | Mar 28 | Sat, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | $39 |
| Gardening 101 | Mar 21–Apr 11 | Sat, 9–11 a.m. | $79 |
| Community Composter Certification Course | Mar 19–Apr 23 | Thu, 5:30–8 p.m. | $25 |
| New Landowner Educational Series | Apr 13–27 | Mon, 6–8 p.m. | $49 |
H.O.T. Beekeepers Association
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beekeepers Monthly Meeting | Jan 27 | Tue, 7–8 p.m. | Free |
| Beekeepers Monthly Meeting | Feb 24 | Tue, 7–8 p.m. | Free |
| Beekeepers Monthly Meeting | Mar 24 | Tue, 7–8 p.m. | Free |
| Beekeepers Monthly Meeting | Apr 28 | Tue, 7–8 p.m. | Free |
| Beekeepers Monthly Meeting | May 26 | Tue, 7–8 p.m. | Free |
Personal Finance & Seniors
Personal Finance
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate & Asset Planning | Jan 20–22 | Tue/Thu, 5:30–8 p.m. | $59 |
| Estate & Asset Planning | Feb 17–19 | Tue/Thu, 5:30–8 p.m. | $59 |
| Estate & Asset Planning | Mar 17–19 | Tue/Thu, 5:30–8 p.m. | $59 |
| Estate & Asset Planning | Apr 21–23 | Tue/Thu, 5:30–8 p.m. | $59 |
| Estate & Asset Planning | May 19–21 | Tue/Thu, 5:30–8 p.m. | $59 |
| Retire Ready | Feb 23–Mar 2 | Mon, 6–8:30 p.m. | $29 |
| Retire Ready | May 4–11 | Mon, 6–8:30 p.m. | $29 |
Seniors
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Made Clear | Jan 15 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $10 |
| Medicare Made Clear | Feb 19 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $10 |
| Medicare Made Clear | Mar 19 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $10 |
| Medicare Made Clear | Apr 16 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $10 |
| Medicare Made Clear | May 21 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $10 |
| Book Talk — Spring | Jan 20–May 19 | Tue, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Free |
Special Interest & Travel
Special Interest
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Weather 101 | Feb 18 | Wed, 6–7:30 p.m. | $19 |
| Executive Presence & Leadership | Apr 30 | Thu, 5:30–7 p.m. | $49 |
| TX Handgun License Certification | Jan 10 | Sat, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | $60 |
| TX Handgun License Certification | Feb 21 | Sat, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | $60 |
| TX Handgun License Certification | Apr 11 | Sat, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | $60 |
| TX Handgun License Certification | May 9 | Sat, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | $60 |
Travel & Special Events
| Class | Dates | Days/Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Irish Splendor | Oct 22–29 | Multi-day Tour | $3,429 |
| Discover Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park | Jun 16–22 | Multi-day Tour | $4,029 |
