APTOS – As part of the Santa Cruz County College Commitment (S4C), Cabrillo College today announces that on Friday, May 9 it will host 2,832 fourth grade students and 500 teachers and parent chaperones from 33 elementary schools across Santa Cruz County for the Third Annual S4C Samper Fourth Grade Experience.
A half-day event featuring college-themed classes and activities on Cabrillo’s campus, the S4C Samper Fourth Grade Experience is designed to expose fourth grade students from throughout the county to college life and to help the students set goals for continuing their education beyond high school. This year’s event features an Engineering Carnival in the Cabrillo Amphitheater.
“The S4C Samper Fourth Grade Experience is much more than a fun field trip,” said Ray Kaupp, S4C Executive Director. “It’s the beginning of a series of programs and events, including the 7th Grade Summit and high school College & Career Night, in which every student across Santa Cruz County will participate as they develop their path to college and career.”
The schedule for the day is as follows:
S4C Samper 4th Grade Experience Schedule
Session I
8:45 AM – Arrive at Cabrillo College (Carl Connelly Stadium)
9:00 AM – Welcome
9:30-10:30 – Guided Campus Exploration
10:45-11:30 – Classroom Experience
12:00 – Lunch
12:30 – Depart
Session II
10:00 AM – Arrive at Cabrillo College (Carl Connelly Stadium)
10:15 AM – Welcome
10:45 – 11:45 – Guided Campus Exploration
12:00 – Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 – Classroom Experience
1:30 – Depart
The Santa Cruz County College Commitment (S4C) is a historic, countywide partnership comprised of public education institutions including all K-12 School Districts, Cabrillo College, CSU Monterey Bay and the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC), formed with the goal of increasing the college readiness and success of every student in Santa Cruz County.
About Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. It is ranked #1 in transfers to UC Santa Cruz. Founded in 1959, the college offers over 100 academic and career technical education programs that serve multiple educational goals such as A.A. and A.S. degrees, certificates of achievement, skills certificates, transfer to 4-year institutions or for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Cabrillo College is a dynamic, diverse and responsive educational community that is dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic, career, and personal development goals.