In an effort to better serve the community, especially the youth in our area, as well as the young visitors to our community, Coastal Carolina University offers Mini Summer Youth Program. The Mini Summer Youth Program is a fun hands-on academic program for rising 3rd through 9th grade students. The program that offers an array of intriguing and enticing topics:
Youth Life Sports such as tennis and golf and Health/Physical Education
Fine Arts such as theatre, dance and visuals arts
Science
Mathematics
History
English/Literature
Foreign Language
Technology such as power-point development, invention studio, animation and claymation
Outdoor Adventure
The individual sessions are provided by well-prepared and trained instructors. The program operates in half-day and full-day weekly sessions beginning in June and continuing through July, excluding the week that includes the 4th of July. Morning sessions meet from 9:00 a.m. until noon, afternoon sessions meet from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., and full day programs meet from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. which includes a supervised lunch (students bring their own lunch). We also offer an additional option for before and after program care. The program is held on the campus of Coastal Carolina University, unless otherwise specified. Class sizes and age groupings are organized to maximize learning opportunities; allow for flexibility within the curriculum and instruction; and to provide ample individual attention. Parents, siblings, family and friends are invited to the last half hour to an hour of class on Friday to observe what the students have learned during the week. (Goals VI-B & C, VIII-A & C)
