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Come experience this pre-college program for high school students on the campus of UCLA and get a sneak peek at college life! Explore your interests with a wide selection of enriching and engaging courses, and discover the best sights and activities in Los Angeles with your new friends. This high school summer program balances academic preparation, fun group excursions, and structured independence to help prepare teens for college and make new, lasting connections. Living and studying on the campus of UCLA, students will have access to incredible athletic facilities and be able to discover the collegiate energy of the Westwood Village neighborhood of Los Angeles.
This 32-day version of this UCLA campus high school summer program includes an 11-day extension traveling to Maui and ending in Oahu.
Pursue your interests with a variety of enriching courses.
Stay active with UCLA’s world-class recreational facilities.
Professional surfing lessons.
Laugh with your new friends at IMPROV Comedy Club.
Explore LA, see a Dodgers game, and visit Universal Studios.
Prep for college with workshops and campus tours.
Traditional Hawaiian luau.
Explore UCLA campus and Westwood Village.
Ride the tide on an outrigger canoe.
Surf the waves at Santa Monica Beach.
Meet and make new friends while living on campus.
Experience college life at the #1 public university in the United States.
Experience college life with the balance of engaging courses, group excursions, and free time.
Receive a letter certifying the completion of your courses. Letters of recommendation are also available.
All classes on this program are private to Westcoast Connection students.
Courses taught by experienced university-level faculty, instructors, and local professionals.
UCLA residence and Hawaii hotels.
Unlimited access to the world-class facilities of the UCLA Bruins.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy a variety of options at the dining hall and local restaurants.
Explore Los Angeles, from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios to its fabulous beaches.
Experience the highlights of Oahu and Maui.
Travel by passenger van or school bus around L.A, and by private motor coach and private school bus in Hawaii.
We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.
Will attending one of your programs help me get into college?
Attending a summer program is an incredible opportunity to learn and grow into a more well-rounded, mature individual. No matter what type of program you choose, the personal development and experience gained over the course of the summer are valuable resources that could help you with your college essays and applications. If your goal for the summer is to get a head start on college prep, a Career Experience or Pre-College Enrichment program could be just what you need. So while attending any particular summer program will not necessarily get you into your choice school, what you get from it can make a difference!
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
When do I choose my courses?
For fall enrollments, we will send you a course choice preference form around November 10. You will be able to select your first and second course preferences. Your course choices will be confirmed in the spring.
For enrollments after November 10, we will send you a course choice preference form upon receipt of your application for enrollment. Your course choices will be confirmed in the spring.