This month’s workshop was highlighted by a visit from members of Outdoor Outreach, Each year Outdoor Outreach collaborates with, and acts as a resource to community-based organizations working with at-risk youth and their families. Outdoor Outreach tailors partnerships for maximum impact, customizing outings and programs to fit the needs of each group. With our partners, we make long-term investments in each participant’s development and growth. In partnership with Outdoor Outreach we have scheduled the following upcoming activities: kayaking in May, overnight surf camp in August and a weekend in Big Bear January 2016.
We also had a full SAT Prep Test administered by Karla Whitaker from CAL Soap. Cal-SOAP test preparation programs provide students with test-taking strategies and encourage students to take all their college entrance exams in a timely manner. To qualify for admission to a four-year university, students must take an SAT or ACT. It is recommended they take the test during the spring semester of 11th grade. We are currently preparing for the June 13, 2015 and worked on practice questions from the ACT and learn strategies specific to the ACT English, Math, Reading and Science sections, as well as strategies for the ACT Writing.
CALSoap works under the direction of the California Student Aid Commission, the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) has represented the educational community throughout the state since 1978. The program is operated in partnership with the University of California system, the California State University system, local non-profit agencies and public elementary and secondary school districts. For more information on CAL Soap please contact Karla Whitaker at kkwhitaker@ucsd.edu or 858-569-1866 ext. 216.
