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Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg will offer a variety of classes this summer for middle school and high school students. Programs focus on such topics as science and technology, music production, entrepreneurship, preparing for college, goal setting and more.

Following is a selection of courses for teens. For a complete listing of all summer courses available for children and teens, visit www.raritanval.edu/kids.

Manners and Etiquette 101/People Skills: Students ages 6-17 will work on their “people skills” in such areas as listening, communicating, problem solving, offering empathy, working as a team, and being a good sport. The class will be held Monday through Friday, July 31-August 4, from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6-12, and repeated August 7-11, from 1-4 p.m., for ages 13-17. The fee per week is $180.

Goal Setting and DREAM/Vision Boards: Students ages 7-17 focus on such skills as setting goals, embracing action plans and setting priorities in order to achieve their goals. The class will be held Monday through Friday, August 14-18, from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 7-12, and repeated from 1-4 p.m. for ages 13-17. The fee is $180.

Music and Voice Production: Students ages 12-17 develop their skills in such areas as songwriting, music recording, creating voice-overs and operating audio equipment—depending on their own areas of interest. Participants can create their own songs and voice scripts and work interchangeably as both talent and/or crew on such projects as creating voice commercials or TV/radio announcements, or even recording their own hit song. The class will be held Monday through Friday, July 31-August 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The fee is $344.

Film & TV: Students ages 11-16 work as cast and crew teams as they learn about film and TV production. Students learn basic levels of acting, directing and operating the camera. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation also are introduced. The class will be held Monday through Friday, June 26-30, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and repeated July 17-21 and August 14-18 (same times). The fee per week is $325.

Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Students ages 13-17 are taught how to begin thinking more independently about starting and owning their own business. The class will be held Tuesday through Thursday, August 1-3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The fee is $279.

The Money Camp: Students ages 13-17 learn about money and wealth-building concepts, good and bad credit, and wants versus needs. The program encourages teens to think like entrepreneurs and introduces a simple money management system. The class will be held Tuesday through Thursday, July 11-13, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and repeated August 8-10 (same times). The fee per three-day week is $279.

Focused, Intelligent Girls Have Tenacity: Girls ages 13-17 are taught the importance of establishing S.M.A.R.T. goals, building self-esteem, projecting confidence and making wise life decisions. The class will be held Monday through Friday, July 17-21, from 1-4 p.m. The fee is $225.

SAT Accelerated Test Prep: Students in grades 11 and 12 not only prepare for the SAT, but also are taught critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies that can help improve their academic performance. The class will be held Monday through Friday, August 14-18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The fee is $288.

Science and Technology Career Exploration Workshop: Students entering grades 10-12 learn about careers in science and technology and also create real-world projects. The two-week class will be held Monday through Friday, July 10-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The fee is $575.

As an added convenience for parents, before- and after-care are available for students.

To register for these courses and other RVCC classes for children and teens, visit www.raritanval.edu/kids. For information only, email youth@raritanval.edu or call 908-526-1200, ext. 8404. The Youth Program office is located on the first floor of Somerset Hall, in room S147.

Raritan Valley Community College’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. Serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for close to 50 years, RVCC is an educational and cultural center that is nationally recognized for its innovative programming, service to the community and environmental leadership. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. The College also has a performing arts center and planetarium.

RVCC is committed to offering a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community’s businesses, and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 24, 2017

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

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