949 Volleyball Club, celebrating 11 years in San Juan Capistrano, provides summer camps for both boys and girls, ages 9 to 18, at any ability level. The club has won 10 Junior Olympic medals, as well as 6 National Championships at the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Junior National Championships. The summer camp’s goal is to teach beginners the fundamentals of the game and to prepare juniors and seniors looking to compete in the NCAA. 949 Volleyball Club promotes sportsmanlike behavior inside and outside of the gym, instills the values of integrity, dedication and hard work, and focuses…
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Summer Performing Arts Camp Seeking a fun venue in which your child can create lasting summer memories, become more confident, and grow their repertoire of skills at the same time? Look no further…Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical theme from start to finish via daily classes (music, acting, and dance) and the culminating event – a Friday showcase on the main stage! Your child can participate for one week, the entire summer, or anything in between! No experience necessary! Age: 4-14 years old Location: Z Playhouse, Mission Viejo Lyceum Village, Irvine Cabrillo PlayHouse, San Clemente WEEKLY…
You may never wish to leave this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, plus bonus room, 3,200 sq. ft. private retreat, but if you do — you are just a short 15-minute stroll to State Beach (T-Street) near downtown San Clemente, which has an amazing selection of restaurants, grocery stores, and coffee shops. This beach home is also near San Luis Park, Parque del Mar, and Rancho San Clemente Park. Come enjoy this beautifully remodeled single level estate surrounded by an acre of land on a quiet cul-de-sac. An amazing backyard features a pool with a slide, a spa, and a beautiful view overlooking…
Medical Coding Specialist certificate program to be offered beginning in Fall 2020 Technological advances in a dynamic healthcare marketplace continue to create a wealth of high-paying jobs — and Golden West College stands ready to meet industry demands. In fall 2020, GWC will begin offering a Medical Coding Specialist Certificate of Achievement. GWC’s new Medical Coding Specialist Certificate, which requires successful completion of 35 college-credit units, marks the college’s first offering to meet the demand for Health Information Technology (HIT) professionals, said Chris Whiteside, Executive Dean of Business and Career Education at GWC. “With a high demand for medical coders…
New English Language Learner (ELL) program is one of GWC’s fastest-growing academic offerings It’s 8:45 p.m. on a recent weeknight and the 45 or so students, many of them older adults, have been in class for more than two and a half hours. But a quick peek through a window shows they’re still fully engaged, laughing with their instructor as they continue to hone their English language skills. Welcome to ELL (English Language Learners), one of the fastest-growing — and engaging — academic programs at Golden West College. A fresh spin on a traditional ESL (English as a Second Language)…
In its second year, the Golden Promise Program now includes books to go along with free tuition, parking and college fees Gabby Chambers was in no-man’s land. For her freshman year at GWC, in 2018–’19, she qualified for a Federal Pell Grant, which paid for college. However, she didn’t qualify for a Federal Pell Grant this academic year. Her family made too much money, but they didn’t make enough to pay for her to go to Golden West College. Thanks to the Golden Promise Program, however, Chambers is enjoying her sophomore year at GWC. Now in its second year, the…
The college wins top honors for the second year in a ROW at annual Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce luncheon that honors city’s top organizations, individuals Golden West College recently won the Best of HB Award, the most prestigious honor given by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce at its annual “Best of HB Awards Ceremony.” A total of 38 nominees, including businesses and individuals, vied for awards in 10 categories at the Best of HB Awards Ceremony, held October 11, 2019, at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel. Categories included the Big Kahuna, Sense of Place, and Living Legend. More than…
Shen Yun: Bringing Traditional Chinese Culture to the Stage FOR A DAZZLING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER, SEE AN INSIGHTFUL, AWE-INSPIRING SHEN YUN PERFORMANCE DURING THEIR 2020 TOUR. While there’s nothing quite like seeing a live, musical performance, the energetic orchestral music, classically-trained dancers, breathtaking costumes and innovative animated backgrounds of a Shen Yun performance are simply not-to-be-missed. During this sensational performance, you can learn about traditional Chinese culture, dating back 5,000 years, that has nearly disappeared from modern China. Not only is the show enlightening and eye-opening it also leaves audiences feeling uplifted and inspired. REVIVING HISTORY China was once…
GWC Foundation board member Rachel Ramirez, a successful entrepreneur, preaches the value of giving back Growing up on a small farm in eastern Washington, Rachel Ramirez recalls telling her parents she wanted to go to college. “Their idea of me going to college was, ‘Oh that’s great!’” recalls Ramirez, “but it was a surprise because I was the first in my family to want to go to college. I don’t think they understood how important it was to me. They certainly didn’t object, but their assumption was that I’d stay close to home, get a job, and get married.” Today,…
SCENIC, LIGHTING AND PROJECTION DESIGN TECHNICIAN, AS WELL AS COSTUME PRODUCTION AND WARDROBE TECHNICIAN, ARE TWO GROWING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE GWC THEATER ARTS DEPARTMENT Rachael Kubart fell in love with theater while in high school. She performed in musical theater when she was a junior in her native Nevada, but what really appealed to her was the magic that occurs offstage that brings productions to life. “I told my parents I wanted to work in theater,” recalls Kubart, “but they were like, ‘That’s not a real job.’” It may have taken her some time, but Kubart, who moved…