Welcome to the HCCC Summer Youth and Teens Program!
Summer Youth and Teens Program
* All summer youth programs take place in our main campus at Journal Square. *
Both middle school and high school students experience a variety of engaging and enriching programs at Continuing Education’s Summer Youth and Teen Programs. Our unique one- and two-week, hands-on programs are offered in partnership with the College’s Culinary Arts Institute. Programs emphasize self-discovery, cognitive reasoning, and cooperative thinking using a hands-on approach.
For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerraFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or (201) 360-4260.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
Ages 9 - 15 YRS OLD
This course offers a creative opportunity for anyone with or without experience who are interested in improving their skills in digital photography. Using any digital camera we will examine the concept of exposure, color balance, and composition and lighting techniques. We may explore projects like macro (close-up) photography, landscape, portraiture and learn about post-production editing at HCCC computer lab.
The week includes a field trip to a local destination for an on-location photo shoot & a Photo exhibit at the end of the week of each photographer.
NOTE: You do NOT need to take week I to take week II. They are just different weeks.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
Duration: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 7, 8, 9, 10, 2025
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $385
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $20 per day or $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II
Duration: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 21, 22, 23, 24 , 2024
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $385
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $20 per day or $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
CPR AND FIRST AID FOR TEENS:
Ages 9 - 15 YRS OLD
This Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) class uses a scenario-based approach to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients.
Some of the topics include:
- CPR/AED for Adults, Children, and Infants
- Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey
- Obstructed Airways in Adults, Children, and Infants
- Choking
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Communication and Teamwork
- Special Considerations
- Precautions
- And More!
Duration: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 14, 15, 16, 17 , 2024
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $385
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $20 per day or $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
VR Explorers Week:
Ages 9 - 15 YRS OLD
Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop valuable skills and knowledge in a supportive and engaging environment!!!
Career Exploration through Transfer: Dive into virtual reality simulations to explore various career paths and gain hands-on experience in real-world job tasks.
STEAM Arcade Extravaganza: Engage in interactive learning stations with fun games, experiments, and projects that foster creativity and teamwork.
Simulated Drivers Education Program: Learn the basics of driving in a safe, controlled environment using advanced driving simulators to build confidence and understand traffic rules.
Duration: Monday - Thursday
Dates: July 14, 15, 16, 17 , 2024
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $445
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
SAT PREP CLASSES:
RECOMMENDED AGES: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Get a jump-start on the SAT and impress those college recruiters with this 2 week 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 actual SAT exams.
SAT MATH PREP
Duration: 2 weeks (20 hrs.)
Dates: July 21 through July 31 - Monday through Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Price: $340
SAT LANGUAGE ARTS PREP
Duration: 2 weeks (20 hrs.)
Dates: July 21 through July 31 - Monday through Thursday
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: $340
IN-PERSON CULINARY ACADEMY:
Ages 9 - 15 YRS OLD
BAKING CULINARY PROGRAM
Baking Description - Students will learn to bake kid-friendly desserts from around the world. Staring with basic knife skills and kitchen safety, students will develop techniques that build confidence in the kitchen. You can expect to make European classics such as Cream puff and Apple tarts. As well as explore modern bakeshop techniques with chocolate twists and bread pudding.
NOTE: You do NOT need to take week I to take week II. They are just different weeks.
BAKING I - *4 DAY WEEK*
Duration: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Dates: July 28, 29, 30, 31, 2025
Times: 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $519
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $20 per day or $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
BAKING II - *4 DAY WEEK*
Duration: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Dates: August 4, 5, 6, 7 , 2025
Times: 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $519
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $20 per day or $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
COOKING CULINARY PROGRAM
Cooking Description - Students will learn to cook kid-friendly dishes with global flavors. Staring with basic knife skills and kitchen safety, students will develop techniques that build confidence in the kitchen. You can expect to make homemade pasta from scratch, a basic marinara sauce and toaster oven pizza. Steak tacos and chicken paella will round out our culinary journey.
NOTE: You do NOT need to take week I to take week II. They are just different weeks.
COOKING I - *4 DAY WEEK*
Duration: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Dates: August 11, 12, 13, 14 , 2025
Times: 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $588
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4pm to 5pm - $20 per day or $70 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
COOKING II - ***FULL WEEK***
Duration: Monday through Friday
Dates: August 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 , 2025
Times: 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1 hr. lunch)
Price: $735
* AFTERCARE AVAILABLE *
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $20 per day or $90 FULL 4 DAY WEEK
Contact Information
Office of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
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