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Pre-College Enrichment Los Angeles - on the Campus of UCLA plus Hawaii Extension 32 Days

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Pre-College Program on the Campus of UCLA

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.

Program Highlights

  • 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.

Courses

Morning

Afternoon

Typical Weekday Schedule

Choose a morning and afternoon course. Your personal schedule and lunch time may vary based on your course choices.
  • 8:00 AM Wake Up
  • 8:30 AM Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM Morning Course
  • 11:30 AM Lunch
  • 1:30 PM Afternoon Course
  • 3:30 PM Free Time (sports, fitness center, free time, special activities)
  • 6:00 PM Dinner
  • 7:00 PM Evening Activities

About This Program

  • What It’s Like

    Experience college life with the balance of engaging courses, group excursions, and free time.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Receive a letter certifying the completion of your courses. Letters of recommendation are also available.

  • Exclusive Classes

    All classes on this program are private to Westcoast Connection students.

  • Engaging Instructors

    Courses taught by experienced university-level faculty, instructors, and local professionals.

  • Accommodations

    UCLA residence and Hawaii hotels.

  • Athletic Facilities

    Unlimited access to the world-class facilities of the UCLA Bruins.

  • Meals

    Includes breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy a variety of options at the dining hall and local restaurants.

  • Excursions

    Explore Los Angeles, from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios to its fabulous beaches.

  • Hawaii Extension

    Experience the highlights of Oahu and Maui.

  • Transportation

    Travel by passenger van or school bus around L.A, and by private motor coach and private school bus in Hawaii.

  • Dietary Options

    We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies.

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