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.
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The Arts / Dance - Coming Soon!
Duration: 8 days
Dates: July 15th - July 18th
Times: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: TBD
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: $225
SAT Language Prep
Duration: 8 days
Dates: July 29th – August 8th
Times: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $225
Culinary Arts
Baking Academy
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 – August 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
Cooking Academy
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.
First Play
Duration: 4 days
Dates: August 19th – August 22nd
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $225
Second Play
Second Session
Duration: 4 days
Dates: August 26th – August 29th
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: $225
Continuing Education and Workforce Development
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 360 - 4224 Fax: (201) 360 - 4232
Learn about our Professional Development and Personal Enrichment Programs at www.hccc.edu/communityeducation