Welcome to the HCCC Summer Youth and Teens Program!

Summer Youth and Teens Program

* All classes are In-Person *

At Continuing Education’s Summer Youth and Teen Program, both middle school and high school students will experience a variety of engaging and enriching programs. Our unique programs emphasize self-discovery, cognitive reasoning, and cooperative thinking using a hands-on approach.

For more information, you may email Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu.

Digital Photography I

Recommended Ages: 9 - 15 years old

This course offers a creative opportunity for anyone, with or without experience, who is interested in improving their skills in digital photography. Using any digital camera you will examine the concept of exposure, color balance, and composition and lighting techniques. You 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.

July 11 - 14
9am to 4pm

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

Digital Photography II

Recommended Ages: 9 - 15 years old

More information coming soon.

July 18 - 21
9am to 4pm

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

CPR & First Aid for Youths

Recommended Ages: 9 - 15 yeards 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!
July 25, 26, 27 & 28
9am to 4pm (1 hr. lunch)

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

SAT Language Arts Prep

Recommended Ages: High School Students

Get a jump start on the SAT and impress 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 taught, along with test samples from an actual SAT exam.

August 1 - 11
9am to 12pm

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

SAT Math Prep

Recommended Ages: High School Students

Get a jump start on the SAT and impress 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 taught, along with test samples from an actual SAT exam.

August 1 - 11
1pm to 4pm

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

Culinary Camp - Baking Week

Recommended Ages: 9 - 15 years old

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.

BAKING I - *4 DAY WEEK*
- August 1 - 4
  9am to 4pm
BAKING II - *4 DAY WEEK*
- August 8 - 11
  9am to 4pm

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

Culinary Camp - Cooking Week

Recommended Ages: 9 - 15 years old

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.

COOKING I - *4 DAY WEEK*
- August 15 - 18
  9am to 4pm
COOKING II - ***FULL WEEK***
- August 22 - 26
  9am to 4pm

For more information, please contact Carmen Guerra at cguerra@hccc.edu or call (201) 360-4224.

Contact Information

Department of Continuing Education
161 Newkirk Street, Room E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4224
CE@hccc.edu