YOUTH



HIGH SCHOOL AGE CLASSES

ENRICHMENT

New! Executive Skills for Teens on the Move Ages 13-17

Knowledge is power. The focus is to help you present yourself in a positive, professional and confident manner. Knowing proper etiquette and developing your style of interacting with others is a power tool that gives you a competitive edge when preparing for high school, a first job and college interviews. Topics include the art of introductions, polite conversation, techno-etiquette and savvy social courtesies. Students take home an illustrated workbook. Professional dining etiquette luncheon to be conducted on Wednesday. Workbook included.

Instructor: Maria Joyce, The Protocol School of New Jersey

CRN 30793 YE141-01 4 sessions

Mon-Thu June 27-30 9:00am-12:00pm

Course Fee $170

New! Jump Start Your Path to College & Career Entering Grades 9-12

Begin now to identify and maximize your strengths with activity and academic planning. Develop and nurture relationships with your school counselor and favorite teachers. Topics to include standardized test options, safety/target/reach schools, early decision, early action and regular application advantages. Lessons in application procedures, resume writing and interviewing skills will be highlighted. Students are welcome to bring their laptops to access their Naviance accounts, as class will be conducted in a computer lab. Workbook included.

Instructor: Maria Joyce, The Protocol School of New Jersey

CRN 30794 YE267-01 4 sessions

Mon-Thu June 27-30 1:00-4:00pm

Course Fee $170

New! Dealing with Difficult People Ages 13-17

Act powerful - be powerful. Bully proof your child. When it comes to feeling in control, influential and confident with peers, teachers, family members and new acquaintances, the mind shapes the body and new research now indicates that the body actually controls the mind. Learn to recognize different types of people and the games they play. Stripping away fears and inhibitions enable our children to create, connect and communicate in their own unique style. Workbook included.

Instructor: Maria Joyce, The Protocol School of New Jersey

4 sessions

CRN 30796 YE268-01 Ages 13-17

Tue-Fri July 5-8 1:00-4:00pm

Course Fee $170

Take Action: Leadership Skills for Success Ages 13-17

Teaching children to be proactive and take the initiative is important in developing leadership capabilities. We will explore the characteristics of optimists versus pessimists, extroverts versus introverts, and good risk-taking versus bad risk-taking. Self-awareness, resiliency and intuition create an environment in which children can develop strategies in the game of life. Teaching how to plan, manage time, set goals and achieve results promotes confidence and good character. Workbook included.

Instructor: Maria Joyce, The Protocol School of New Jersey

5 sessions

CRN 30798 YE224-02 Ages 13-17

Mon-Fri July 11-15 1:00-4:00pm

CRN 30800 YE224-04 Ages 13-17

Mon-Fri Aug 1-5 1:00-4:00pm

Course Fee $210

The Power of Positive Communication Ages 13-17

Improve your relationships with friends, family, teachers and new acquaintances by learning effective styles of communication. Learn to state your opinions and feelings in a clear, direct and respectful manner, thus ensuring a positive outcome. Deal with conflict by mastering the art of negotiation, persuasion and resolution. Learn to read people and

listen to non-verbal communication and body language. There is much you can learn to increase the probability of making good people decisions. Teach others how to treat you. Workbook included.

Instructor: Maria Joyce, The Protocol School of New Jersey

5 sessions

CRN 30802 YE197-02 Ages 13-17

Mon-Fri July 18-22 1:00-4:00pm

CRN 30804 YE197-04 Ages 13-17

Mon-Fri Aug 8-12 1:00–4:00pm

Course Fee $210

New! Back to School Relationship Building Ages 13-17

Learn to make all the friends you want. Gain attention by learning what to say and what to do when meeting new friends, teachers and adults. Acquiring friendships is a matter of selecting like-minded individuals. Read people to see if they are right for you and learn who you are dealing with. There is a connection between how you think, how you feel and how you interact with others. Think about your general attitude toward life. How is that attitude working for you?

Workbook included.

Instructor: Maria Joyce, The Protocol School of New Jersey

5 sessions

CRN 30806 YE269-02 Ages 13-17

Mon-Fri July 25-29 1:00-4:00pm

Course Fee $210

SAT Accelerated Test Prep Grades 11 & 12

This course offers an accelerated and comprehensive approach to SAT standardized test preparation that is remarkable for its scope and length. The goal is not only to prepare students for the SAT, but perhaps more importantly, to impart enhanced critical thinking, academic skills, test-taking strategies and motivation that serve as a catalyst for improved academic performance.

Instructor: Andrew Becker

CRN 30814 YX212-01 5 sessions

Mon-Fri Aug 8-12 9:00am-4:00pm

Course Fee Total: $288

The Money Camp Ages 13-17

Teach students about money and wealth building concepts, good and bad credit, wants versus needs, to help them begin thinking like entrepreneurs and introduce a simple money management system.

Instructor: Kenneth J. Carter

CRN 30821 YE125-01 3 sessions

Tue-Thu July 5-7 9:00am-4:00pm

CRN 30822 YE125-02 3 sessions

Tue-Thu Aug 2-4 9:00am-4:00pm

Course Fee $279

Introduction to Entrepreneurship Ages 13-17

The importance of entrepreneurship education and practice cannot be ignored as a vehicle to prepare future business and industry leaders for the opportunities in the 21st century. This course will teach students how to begin thinking more independently about starting and owning the business they work for, rather than being at the mercy of an employer, who will never pay them what their worth! Find a need and fill it.... be an entrepreneur.

Instructor: Ken Carter

CRN 30823 YE230-01 3 sessions

Tue-Thu July 26-28 9:00am-4:00pm

Course Fee: $279

New! Explore Beauty @RVCC Cosmetology Ages 14-17

Participants will practice beauty tips and techniques that will make them look and feel their best while building self-esteem and confidence. Learn how to maintain beautiful healthy hair, skin and nails. Hairstyling techniques will be taught that are suitable to your face shape for different occasions. Understand color theory to enhance your best features during any makeup application. Define and create the ideal brow shape to frame your eyes. Complete the week with a new sense of style! Tool kit included.

Instructor: RVCC Faculty

CRN 30826 YE273-01 5 sessions

Mon-Fri July 11-15 9:00am-1:00pm

Course Fee $205

Meets at RVCC Bridgewater Campus, 14 Vogt Dr., Bridgewater Rooms B209-211

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

Pre-College Portfolio Ages 14-17

This course is designed for high school students who wish to receive college level art instruction and develop a strong visual arts portfolio that meets college admission requirements. The course will be taught by two college professors who teach in the Visual and Performing Arts Program at RVCC and at other colleges and universities in NY and NJ. Areas of study include traditional and digital photography, two-dimensional design, drawing, sculpture and printmaking.

Instructors are RVCC Fine & Performing Arts Faculty.

CRN 30828 YA743-01 10 sessions

Mon-Fri July 18-29 1:00-4:00pm

Course Fee $295

Music and Voice Production Ages 12-17

Does your child dream of what it’s like to be behind the microphone, performing like their favorite singer? Well, here's their chance! This one-of-a-kind class designed by a GRAMMY award winning music producer and two-time Parent's Choice Gold winner offers students an actual recording studio experience by introducing them to the amazing world of the music industry. Students will have a blast developing their skills in Songwriting, Music Recording, Voice-overs and Audio Equipment Operation. Students can work interchangeably as talent and/or crew, behind the scenes or behind the microphone. They'll learn vocal warm up routines, perform voice-overs and TV/radio announcements, have a blast singing karaoke to their favorite songs, and the best part is they will have the unique opportunity to create their very own song from start to finish and record it live! It isn’t often that a child can say they had a hand in fully producing a song from beginning to end and have a copy of that song to share with friends and family for years to come. Students will receive one professionally edited audio CD that contains all of their camp recordings for the week. This CD is included in the class fee.

Instructor: East Coast Recording Company Staff

CRN 30838 YA728-01 5 sessions

Mon-Fri Aug 1-5 9:00am-4:00pm

Course Fee $344

New! I Matter Entering Grades 9-12

“I Matter” is a character education and leadership program that allows students to express themselves through art. Student-designed exhibits feature photographs of kids taken by one another, accompanied by descriptions of why they each matter. The program fosters self-worth and empathy while providing adolescents with a true sense of belonging. Supplies included.

Instructor: Rob Goldman

5 sessions

CRN 30846 YA751-02 Grades 9-12

Mon-Fri Aug 8-12 1:00-4:00pm

Course Fee $210

SCIENCES

New! Science and Technology Career Exploration Workshop Entering Grades 10-12

This two week Science and Technology program provides a hands-on, relevant learning experience for students. Students learn about careers in Science and Technology while having fun as they create real world projects. College instructors from the areas of Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing will provide students with an exciting lab experience. Our instructors will engage students while promoting critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

Prerequisite: A letter of recommendation from school principal, counselor, or current Science Teacher.

Instructor: RVCC Faculty

CRN 30915 YS855-01 9 sessions

Mon-Fri July 5-15 9:00am-4:00pm

Course Fee FREE

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE

RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS PLEASED TO OFFER SUMMER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR CHILD TO TAKE PART IN AN EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS YOU TO BRING YOUR CHILD AS EARLY AS 7:30 AM AND PICK YOUR CHILD UP AT OR BEFORE 6 PM, PLEASE INDICATE ON THE REGISTRATION FORM.

WEEK CRN BEFORE COST CRN AFTER COST

June 20-24 30889 $38 30897 $58

June 27-30 30890 $30 30898 $46

July 5-8 30891 $30 30899 $46

July 11-15 30892 $38 30900 $58

July 18-22 30893 $38 30901 $58

July 25-29 30894 $38 30902 $58

August 1-5 30895 $38 30903 $58

August 8-12 30896 $38 30904 $58

Before-Care: Participants are supervised on campus from 7:30 – 9:00 am

during the weeks and days listed above. RVCC’s experienced staff ensures your child’s safety and prompt check-in at their regularly scheduled programs. You may enroll in any or all of the weeks in which your child is attending a program.

After-Care: At the end of the regular day, children enrolled in this program remain on campus where they participate in a variety of supervised activities until 6:00 pm. You may enroll for any or all of the weeks in which your child is attending a program. Participants are not permitted to remain on campus following the end of their regularly scheduled program day without authorized supervision.

Refunds: No refunds can be provided for cancellation/withdrawal from Before or After Care.

REGISTRATION and PAYMENT must include full payment of tuition and fees along with fully completed Registration Form at the time of registration.

LUNCH COVERAGE

(LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED)

Raritan Valley Community College’s is pleased to offer summer program participants Lunch Coverage. Participants are supervised on campus from 12:00-1:00pm during the weeks and days listed below. You must send your child with a peanut free lunch! RVCC’s experienced staff ensures your child’s safety and prompt check-in at their regularly scheduled programs. You may enroll in any or all of the weeks in which your child is attending a program. To take advantage of this service, the child must be enrolled in a morning and afternoon class.

WEEK CRN COST

June 20-24 30905 $20

June 27-30 30906 $16

July 5-8 30907 $16

July 11-15 30908 $20

July 18-22 30909 $20

July 25-29 30910 $20

August 1-5 30911 $20

August 8-12 30912 $20

Refunds: No refunds can be provided for cancellation/withdrawal from Lunch Coverage.

REGISTRATION and PAYMENT must include full payment of tuition and fees along with fully completed Registration Form at the time of registration.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTER EARLY! MANY OF OUR CLASSES HAVE LIMITED ENROLLMENT AND FILL QUICKLY. SIGN UP EARLY TO INSURE A PLACE IN THE COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES FULL PAYMENT ALONG WITH FULLY COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM.

In-Person

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE COLLEGE CENTER. REGISTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM.

On-line Registration

WWW.RARITANVAL.EDU/YOUTH

Mail

COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM AND MAIL IT WITH A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE TO RVC COLLEGE TO: RVCC – COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT

P.O. Box 3300, Somerville, NJ 08876

Youth registrations cannot be done by phone.

View our courses: raritanval.edu/youth

Phone: 908-526-1200, Ext. 8404 E-mail: youth@raritanval.edu

Course Confirmation & Location

APPROXIMATELY 5 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF YOUR COURSE, A CONFIRMATION NOTICE IS EMAILED CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE CONFIRMATION REGARDING YOUR COURSE WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE COURSE STARTING DATE, PLEASE CALL 908-526-1200, EXT. 8404. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS BECAUSE YOU DID NOT RECEIVE CONFIRMATION.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

THE YOUTH PROGRAM OPERATES ON A SELF-SUPPORTING BUDGET BASED ON TUITION INCOME. WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER YOU A REFUND FOR YOUR COURSE PROVIDED YOU ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REFUND POLICY AND PROCESS. WE REGRET THAT THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION POLICY DUE TO AN INDIVIDUAL’S PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. IF THE COLLEGE CANCELS A COURSE PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS, REGISTRANTS RECEIVE THE ENTIRE TUITION AND FEES REFUNDED. PLEASE ALLOW 4 TO 6 WEEKS FOR PROCESSING AND MAILING OF YOUR REFUND. NO REFUND CAN BE PROVIDED FOR CANCELLATION/WITHDRAWAL BY THE STUDENT WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION AT LEAST TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE COURSE. REGISTRANTS CANCELING THEIR ENROLLMENT IN WRITING TEN (10) OR MORE BUSINESS DAYS IN WRITING BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF A COURSE RECEIVE A FULL REFUND LESS A NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE OF $15. THE WRITTEN REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE: STUDENT ID NUMBER, HOME ADDRESS, HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER, THE COURSE NAME AND COURSE NUMBER OR CRN. PLEASE FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 908-253-6696 OR MAIL IT TO RVCC, COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT, PO BOX 3300, SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08876 OR EMAIL TO YOUTH@RARITANVAL.EDU. THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT REGISTRATIONS, COMBINE LIKE COURSES AND TO CANCEL COURSES IF ENROLLMENT IS INSUFFICIENT. IF THE COLLEGE CANCELS A COURSE WE WILL CONTACT YOU BY EITHER TELEPHONE OR EMAIL. AT THAT TIME, YOU MAY CHOOSE TO REGISTER FOR ANOTHER COURSE OR HAVE YOUR REFUND PROCESSED. ALL REFUNDS ARE SENT BY MAIL TO THE STUDENT.

Disability Accommodations

IF YOUR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY AND YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO MEET THE COORDINATOR OF DISABILITIES SERVICES. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE GUIDELINES AND RVCC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. BASIC ACCOMMODATIONS ARE APPROVED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. WE REQUEST THAT DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS BE PRESENTED AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.

We offer the option of providing some programs off site. In addition to the convenience of offsite programs, this option allows you the freedom to tailor any of our programs to your individual needs.

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