Hudson County Community College

Summer Youth Program 2019

Both middle school and high school students experience a variety of engaging and enriching programs at Continuing Education’s Summer Youth & Teen Program. Our unique one- and two-week, hands-on programs are offered in partnership with the College’s Division of Academic Affairs, Culinary Arts Institute, and Speranza Theatre Company. Programs emphasize self-discovery, cognitive reasoning, and cooperative thinking using a hands-on approach. Choose from any of our Culinary Arts programs, SAT Test Prep classes, and Theater offerings.

Mandatory Forms

Please complete with registration.

• Youth Program Registration Form Non-Credit
• Youth Program Behavior Expectations
• Media Release Form for Youth

Photography

This is a course for anyone with or without experience interested in improving their skills in digital photography using any digital camera. We will explore the concept of exposure, color balance, and composition. We will also look into shooting macro (close up) photography, landscape, portrait and studio lighting. We conclude our program with a reception highlighting some of the best work from each participant and celebrate their achievement!

Dates: July 15th - July 18th
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $235

SAT PREP

Recommended Ages: Middle School and High School Students 
Get a jumpstart on the SAT and impress those college recruiters with this intensive test preparation program. Learn to use basic problem solving techniques to strengthen your abilities, while avoiding careless mistakes. Test taking skills will be provided, along with test samples from an actual SAT exam. Note: Students will need to purchase the required SAT book for the first day of class.

SAT Math Prep
Duration: 8 days
Dates: July 29th – August 8th
Times: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $250

SAT Language Prep
Duration: 8 days
Dates: July 29th – August 8th
Times: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $250

Culinary Arts 

Recommended Ages: 9-15
Learn how to create delectable pies, cookies, muffins and more, including the basics of cake baking, icing and decorating, piping methods and other techniques. Discover what it takes to make it in the fast-paced and ever-growing culinary and hospitality field, including the ins and outs of working in professional, state-of-the-art kitchens. Activities include learning about food safety and sanitation, ingredient pairings, menu planning, and more. Students can look forward to preparing delicious meals, how to care for tools, and many more secrets of the trade. *Please note all students must wear flat, closed-toed shoes. 

Duration: 4 days
Dates: July 22nd – July 25th
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $289

And

Duration: 4 days
Dates: August 5th – August 8th
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $289

Recommended Ages: 9-15 
Participants will discover what it takes to make it in the fast-paced and ever-growing culinary and hospitality field, including the ins and outs of working in professional, state-of-the-art kitchens. Activities include learning about food safety and sanitation, ingredient pairings, menu planning, and more. Students can look forward to preparing delicious meals, how to care for tools, and many more secrets of the trade. *Please note all students must wear flat, closed-toed shoes.

Duration: 4 days
Dates: July 29th – August 1st
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $289

And

Duration: 4 days
Dates: August 12th – August 15th
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $289

Theater: Acting, Playwriting, Stage Production

Students will write, rehearse, and perform a show THEY CREATE- audience is invited for a Thursday performance. Designed for ages 7-13, this program helps young artists develop skills that will last a lifetime and explore the art of collaboration through classes in acting, play writing, improvisation, and production. Guided by a professional director and playwright, students will come to understand the basics of theatrical design, breaking down a script, creating a character, and using voice and body to bring text to life. Life skills such as public speaking confidence and working as a team are woven into each activity.  

Duration: 4 days
Dates: August 19th – August 22nd
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $225

Second Session
Duration: 4 days
Dates: August 26th – August 29th
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $225