Summer for Success Brochure

DISCOVER A SUBJECT YOU LOVE — AND BUILD YOUR COLLEGE SKILLS! Choose 1 Class Each from Blocks A, B & C EXPLORATION TRACK

Block A: 9–9:50 a.m.

Block B: 10–10:50 a.m. Famous Crimes & Criminals Examine headline-making crimes and the social forces behind them. Analyze how media, public perception, and justice systems shape the stories history remembers. Digital Audio Studio: Create & Produce Create electronic music, sound effects, and digital tracks using a professional audio workstation. Gain hands-on experience mixing, editing, and producing polished audio projects. Marvel Comics: Satire, Storytelling & Communication Explore how Marvel uses satire and symbolism to reflect culture and influence audiences. Apply storytelling and communication strategies to strengthen your own persuasive skills. Caring for Animals Explore animal husbandry and welfare science as you work with our resident animals in Beacon’s Anthrozoology Lab, sharing in every aspect of their overall care. This course includes a capstone project. The Shark Tank Challenge: Create, Build & Pitch Develop a business idea, build a simple model, and pitch it in a Shark Tank–style presentation. Practice creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial communication. Designing Success: Habit Strategies Learn practical habit-building systems that improve organization, time management, and follow-through. Create sustainable routines that support academic and personal goals. Prep for Success: Building College-Level Reading Skills Strengthen active reading, annotation, and comprehension strategies for challenging academic texts. Build a toolkit for confident,

Math at the Movies Explore mathematical concepts through film, literature, and real-world problem solving. Engage in hands-on projects and discussions while applying the engineering design process. This course reframes math as a powerful tool for understanding the world. Video Post-Production: Edit Like a Pro Learn how raw footage becomes polished media using Adobe Premiere Pro. Edit video and audio, add effects, and shape digital stories. No experience required—just creativity and curiosity. LEGO ® Robotics Lab Design and build functional robots using LEGO® robotics systems. Explore engineering, structure, and problem-solving through hands-on experimentation. Perfect for those who love to build and innovate. Wildlife, Field Studies & Conservation Investigate local wildlife through guided field observation and professional journaling. Learn how conservationists collect data and protect ecosystems while building analytical and documentation skills. Pop Culture & the Art of Storytelling Explore how storytelling shapes pop culture across film, gaming, and social media. Analyze what makes stories resonate and create your own compelling narratives while strengthening communication and creative thinking skills. Your Own Superhero Origin Story: Using Psychology for College Success Use psychology and storytelling to explore your strengths, mindset, and resilience. Craft your own “college origin story” while developing strategies for navigating academic and personal transitions. Propaganda & Media: Decoding Influence Analyze how media shapes beliefs through news, advertising, and social platforms. Learn to recognize persuasion techniques, evaluate sources, and strengthen critical thinking in a digital world. Creative Writing Through Dungeons & Dragons Develop original characters and immersive worlds through collaborative storytelling. Strengthen writing, improvisation, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills using the role-playing game.

independent college-level reading. Social Media Marketing

Design and evaluate digital campaigns that build authentic online engagement. Learn audience targeting, content strategy, and brand storytelling while creating your own market-ready campaign.

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