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What we need are critical lovers of America-patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it. —Hubert H. Humphrey |
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College for Kids is a three week academic enrichment program offered through the Community Education division of the San Mateo County Community College District for youngsters entering the 5th through the 9th grades. The summer program is held on the three campuses of Caņada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College and serves over 400 children. The program combines the fun of summer camp with the educational benefits of a college setting. Its focus is to promote student success by providing students with the opportunity to explore new areas of interest and to review concepts learned during the school year. It enhances basic skills and encourages the developing of new skills and abilities. At the end of the three week program, students are better prepared for the upcoming school year. College for Kids provides a positive introductory college experience for the students. It aims to plant a seed of going to college in the minds of children whose families have not traditionally been exposed to higher education. The aim is to inspire these children to consider higher education as a goal and the possibility of going to college as a reality for them. With the opportunity to be better educated and trained, this generation would be able to contribute to the economic growth of the bay area and become responsible members of its communities. Toward this goal, the program seeks grants to provide scholarships to children from low-income families. The funds would give the disadvantaged children an opportunity to participate in on-campus class on computers, art, math, science, language arts and other topics of academic merit and interest to them. The registration fee for the three week College for Kids program is currently $360 per student. Qualification for scholarships is determined using financial guidelines set by the state for income eligibility for low income services. The geographical area served by College for Kids incorporates the Greater Bay Area with the majority of the youngsters coming from San Mateo County. The target population is any child entering the fifth through ninth grades. The program is being promoted through its website, flyers distributed to every classroom in the school districts in San Mateo County, announcements in community papers and community TV stations, campus papers, postings and events. To make a donation towards scholarships, please call the Foundation office at (650) 574-6229
For more information
about the program, call (650) 574-6179 |
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