College for Teens

Enrichment Workshops

SUMMER 2014Downtown Center

College for Kids

Who We Are

Our Summer Program offers various weekly workshops for fun and enrichment. Our youth programs range from middle to high school.

Your child will have the opportunity to enrich or develop their creative talents in a nurturing college setting.

Education is the KEY to success!

What We Offer

Structural EngineeringBridge Design

Introduction to Bridge Engineering; Learn design theories and technical drawing with dimensions.

Design and build your own bridge and test it for maximum load.

The curriculum is combined with mathematics, materials science, and technology.

Develop your manufacturing and design skills!

Achieve More!

The SAT tests the skills you are learning in school: reading, writing and math. Your strength in these subjects is important for success in college. Learn specific strategies for every type of problem.

PrepSAT

What We Offer

The reading section includes reading passages and sentence completions.

The writing section includes a short essay and multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar and usage.

The math section includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability.

Walk into the SAT with your head held high! A good score on the SAT is one of the keys to college acceptance. This course will help you achieve your maximum score on this important test. Learn important test strategies: Time Management, Guessing Strategy, Process of Elimination, Endurance.

PrepACT

The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing. Your strength in these subjects is important for success in college. Learn specific strategies for every type of problem.

What We Offer

Achieve More!

Walk into the ACT with your head held high! A good score on the ACT is one of the keys to college acceptance. This course will help you achieve your maximum score on this important test.

Learn important test strategies: Time Management, Guessing Strategy, Process of Elimination, Endurance.

What We Offer

B sic ElectricityFor Kids

This workshop is designed for middle school students who want to explore and learn how electricity works. This class will reinforce the basics and simple electrical circuits. Hands-on through demonstrations, modeling, and laboratory work.

Understand & Appreciate HOW light is producedHOW to control light

Foundation in scientific understandingHandle daily electrical problems

What We Offer

The ELEMENTS of Art!

LEARN about line, shape, and valueDRAW from observationUNDERSTAND what visual language is

Students will learn basic techniques such as shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods.

LEARN how to see with an artists eye!

What We Offer

Survival Skills“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive

but those who can best manage change.” Charles Darwin

Learn skills for academic success including test taking, time management, motivation, memory and goal setting. Develop a greater understanding of the complexities that affect close relationships including personality, self-esteem, stress and communication skills.

Integrate ACADEMIC and INTERPERSONAL skills for life-long success!

What We Offer

EconomicsMaster fundamental

concepts!The Scope and Method of EconomicsThe Economic Problem: Scarcity and ChoiceThe Structure of the U.S. Economy:

Private, Public, and International SectorsDemand, Supply, and Market EquilibriumIntroduction to MacroeconomicsUSE economic concepts in a reasoned, careful manner

in dealing with person, community, national, and global issues!

What We Offer

Accounting BasicsHigh school accounting is an important class for all students! Explore the potential of an accounting career, prepare for challenging college level accounting courses and learn important life skills.

Asset, Liability, Owner’s Equity, Revenue, and Expense AccountsT-Accounts, Debits, and CreditsTrial Balance and Financial StatementsBank AccountsCash FundsEmployee Earnings and Deductions

LEARN:

What is a CPA?

What We Offer

Urban Park PlanningLearn about “Yerba Buena Gardens”

Its history and developmentCREATE your own model “PARKLET”Daily WALKING TOURSLearn about “Living Innovation Zones”

Parks are an effective way to build a sense of community and improve quality of life!“Whisperin

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