Rancho News | Summer Learning

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Summertime and Learning Go Hand in Hand

At Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), summer can be as active as any other season, and that is no exception this year.

Here are just some of the opportunities this summer at RSCCD.

Summer Session

By taking advantage of summer session, many students reach their completion goals that much faster. Whether it’s currently enrolled students at Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon colleges or students enrolled at four-year institutions, summer classes at SAC or SCC are a great and affordable option.

Students looking to satisfy their general education requirements, take high-demand classes, boost their job skills, or cultivate new interests will have plenty of possibilities to choose from when the summer classes begin on June 18 at Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon colleges. At SAC, eight-week classes run from June 18 to August 12, six-week classes run from June 18 to July 26, while four-week classes run from June 18 to July 12 and from July 16 to August 12. At SCC, eight-week classes run from June 18 to August 12, while four-week classes run from June 18 to July 15 and from July 16 to August 12.

Credit classes remain $45 per unit making college both affordable and attainable. Financial aid is available and, for eligible California residents, the California Community Colleges Promise Grant waives enrollment fees.

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Open Classes at Santa Ana College

Open Classes at Santiago Canyon College

RSCCD offers extensive continuing education programs at both SAC and SCC. These programs are offered to adults 18 and older through multiple locations in central Orange County and are free, noncredit and open entry/open exit allowing students to enter at any time during the semester.

The SAC and SCC Continuing Education programs include a range of certificates that can prepare students for entry- level jobs in growing industries. At SCC, options include certified nursing assistant, 3D printing/advanced manufacturing, home-based business, and digital marketing. At SAC, programs include construction technology, child care worker, customer service representative, and general office clerk. Classes are also offered in computer applications, GED and HiSETpreparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), adult basic education and adult high school diploma programs, as well as programs for older adults and adults with disabilities.

Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

College for Kids

At both SAC and SCC, every summer a wide-ranging academic and recreational "College for Kids" program is offered. Classes are fee-based, start at varied times throughout the summer, and appeal to children and teens from ages 6 to 16.

At SAC, rich offerings range from reading development, to the Writing Academy, SAT preparation, basic math, geometry, Coding for Kids, video game design, NASA!! Jr. Astronauts, STEM Challenge Camp, hip-hop dance, and more. For details, refer to the SAC Community Services Schedule of Classes.

SAC Community Services Summer 2018 Class Schedule

At SCC, diverse options include First Grade Prep, The Art of Balloon Twisting, Kids Mixed Media Studio Arts, Entrepreneur School Junior, Python Programming Immersive, Web Development Immersive, STEAM Studio: 3D Printing, Minecraft University, Jedi Engineering Using Lego Materials, Modeling and Style, and more. For more information, explore the SCC Community Services Schedule of Classes.

SCC Community Services Summer 2018 Class Schedule