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Community EducationSummer 2019 Schedule • Classes through August 2019

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Lifelong Learning, Career & Personal Development

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No college credit is offered. Classes do not require admission to the college, and do not involve exams. There are no transcripts or grades and classes are not transferable. Minimum enrollment is required for classes to start. Com-munity Education is a self-supporting entity of LPC and is not funded by taxpayer dollars. Community Education classes are offered in addition to the LPC instructional program. Community Education classes do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of Las Positas College. Las Positas College does not endorse any person or product.

We are proud to partner with faculty and staff from the college to offer a great range of Summer camps for kids as young as 5 and adults, including seniors!

Camps for teens are designed to encourage career exploration. Are you interested in being an EMT? What about Sports Medicine practitioner? Thinking about getting into coding and ethical hacking? Maybe you would consider a career in biotechnology? Digital Arts? We have a career exploration camp for you!

And due to popular demand, FENCING CAMP with Sophie Rheinheimer is back! Sophie is taking on new students and we are excited to bring this opportunity to you...she’s an extraordinary instructor, and she’s had multiple students competing at all levels of fencing, even nationally.

We invite you to enroll and spend your Summer learning with Las Positas College Community Education!

In Learning,Frances DeNiscoProgram Coordinator

“What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.”

— Alfred Mercier

Las Positas College Community Education

Andrew Lozano graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 2013 with a degree in Physics. He Joined Las Positas College in 2014 as a Laboratory Technician for the departments of, Physics, Engineering, and Geography. Over the years in the position as a technician he has actively been involved with the creation of the Makerspace within the department of engineering. This includes the introduction of 3D printing and Laser cutting and engraving. Andrew enjoys designing and building industrial products and accessories, and he can often be found playing guitar in his office or producing art in different media. Take his Laser Cutting workshops see pages 5 & 9.

Welcome to Summer!

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Board of TrusteesMr. Edralin J. Maduli, President • Ms. Genevieve Randolph, Secretary

Ms. Linda Granger • Mr. Donald L. “Dobie” Gelles • Dr. Marshall Mitzman • Mr. Tim SbrantiMr. Ronald P. Gerhard, Interim Chancellor • Roanna Bennie, Interim President, Las Positas College

Las Positas College Community Education StaffTamica Ward, Dean of Enrollment Services • Frances DeNisco, Program Coordinator

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What’s Inside!Summer Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Computer Skills . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Academic Preparation . . . . . . . . 5-6

Adult Summer Camps . . . . . . . . 9-10

Career/Professional . . . . . . . . . .8, 11

Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 12-13

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SUMMER PROGRAMSONLINE CAREER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (Voucher Included)Train to enter this rapidly growing field as a Pharmacy technician, supporting licensed phar-macists in providing health care to patients.

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALMaster the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in human resources and pre-pare to take the PHR certification exam.

HVACR CERTIFIED TECHNICIANA comprehensive online training program that encompasses heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT & BLACK BELT(Exam Cost Included)Learn the principles of both Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, be-fore sitting for the certification exams

THE COMPLETE PROJECT MANAGER WITH CAPM & PMP PREPExpand your knowledge and application of project management concepts with this on-line program and get prepared for either the CAPM or PMP certifications.

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• Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search

• Medical Terminology

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

• A to Z Grant Writing

• Accounting Fundamentals

• Project Management Fundamentals

• Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health

• Keyboarding

Community Education at Las Positas College

SELF-PACED TUTORIALONLINE COURSES

These high-quality online courses let you learn at your own pace and are designed to quickly deliver specific skills and knowledge that help to advance personal or professional development. Our online classroom is informative, convenient, and highly interactive.

• Introduction to Natural Health and Healing

• Creating WordPress Websites

• Computer Skills for the Workplace

• Administrative Assistant Fundamentals

• Understanding Adolescents

• Certificate in Gerontology

• Medical Math

• Spanish For Medical Professionals

• Fundamentals of Supervision & Management

• Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!

• Achieving Success with Difficult People

• Write Fiction Like a Pro

• Keys to Effective Communication

• Using Social Media in Business

• Personal Finance

24/7 Access • Start course at any time • Certificate of completion • 3 Month accessWork at your own speed • Discussion boards • Mobile accessible

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SUMMER CAMPS

BioTech Boot Camp (Advanced)Advanced Biotechnology–Food Science For students entering 10th or 11th grade in Fall 2019 with at least 1 year in a biotech lab program or any Biotech Boot-camp alumni. You must have prior experience using a micro pipette, doing PCR and loading and running gels. Do your favorite foods containing GMOs? Is your let-tuce contaminated with bacteria? Learn about geneti-cally modified organisms, while conducting PCR and immunoassays used in actual food science labs. This advanced camp is designed for students who may have participated last year, or who participated in the first week of this year’s camp. Please bring a lunch. Leav-ing campus at lunch time is not encouraged. Amy Cho-vnick is an instructor of Biology at Las Positas College.

10136 6/24-6/27 M-Th 9:00am - 3:00pm $100

CyberPatriots Summer CampCyber camp is a 5-day technology event designed to excite students new to cybersecurity about STEM ca-reer opportunities, and teach them important cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activi-ties. Through the camp, students learn how to protect their personal devices and information from outside threats, as well as how to harden networks running Windows and Ubuntu operating systems. Daily ses-sions include instructor demonstrations, team-orient-ed research , hands-on lab activities, plus peer team building. Cyber camp culminates in an exciting final team competition that simulates real cybersecurity situations faced by industry professionals and mimics AFAs CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Com-petition. No experience necessary. Registration is open to incoming 9th to 12th graders (14 to 18 years of age) AND community college students. Upon registration, please send your T-shirt size to: [email protected] Debbie Fields is an instructor of Computer Information Systems and the Cyber Patriot coach and Liaison for Las Positas College.

10137 6/17-6/21 M-F 9:00am - 3:00pm $100

Beginning Fencing Camp for Kids (8 to 12)Engarde! Parry! Riposte! Course for beginners (AGES 8 to 12) and is an introduction to the wonderful world of fencing. Class emphasizes conditioning and footwork, along with correct blade action. Equipment rental for the session is $20.00, and equipment is rented the first day of class. Students must bring a pair of non-marking athletic shoes that are only worn inside the fencing room. No outdoor shoes are allowed. All fenc-ers should bring a water bottle. No other liquids are allowed. Limit 12 students. Sophie Rheinheimer has fenced competitively at both the national and inter-national levels. She won a bronze medal at the 1998 Nike World Master Games and was a member of the USA team competing at the 1999 and 2000 Veteran’s World Fencing Championships in Siofok and Godollo, Hungary. Sophie is also a founding faculty member at LPC, where she began teaching PE in 1975. She began teaching fencing classes at LPC in the early 1980s, and founded the Fencing Center in 2002.

10202 7/15-7/18 M-Th 10:00am - 1:00pm $179 Materials Fee $20 CONTINUED10203 7/22-7/25 M-Th 10:00am - 1:00pm $179 Materials Fee $20

Munchkin Fencing Camp (Ages 5 to 6)This course, limited to 4 students, teaches small children beginning footwork that will prepare them for future fencing adventures! Enroll quickly, as the class will fill up! Rheinheimer

10204 7/16-7/18 T-Th- 1:15 - 2:30pm $99 AND/OR10205 7/23-7/25 T-Th- 1:15 - 2:30pm $99

BioTech Boot Camp (Beginning)Biotechnology Essentials–Forensics Recommended for students entering 10th or 11th grade in Fall 2019 with no prior experience. Learn how to use a mi-cropipette, purify DNA, run gel electrophoresis and immunoassays while conducting real world forensic profiling. This Beginning camp is intended for those who have not participated in the program before. Please bring lunch, as leaving campus during the lunch hour is discouraged. Chovnick

10135 6/17-6/20 M-Th 9:00am - 3:00pm $100

Low Cost Summer Camps for Kids and Teens taught by Las Positas College Faculty and Staff

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Digital Media Summer CampIs Digital Media your career? During this camp, ex-plore several industry standard tools, including Ado-be illustrator, Photoshop, Spark, and Autodesk Maya. In 5 days you’ll work both individually and in teams to develop fictional promotional campaigns centered on a product idea that you create. At the end of the camp, each student will have a portfolio that includes their product concept in 3D, packaging and a website for their chosen product. Peter Kuo is the Coordinator of the Graphic Design and Digital Media Department at Las Positas College. He is a visual designer who has worked across the industry in a variety of discipline. He is a certified technical trainer and Adobe certified Instructor in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Lightroom. Chris Meyer TVROP Digital Media Arts Instructor for Animation & Video Game Design

10138 6/10-6/14 M-F 9:00am - 2:30pm $100

Learn to LaserCut and Engrave!In this course, you will have access to a professional 150 watt laser-cutter/engraver and learn the software to design and build projects. No experience required. Professional and novice designers or those looking to add a skill to boost your resume are welcomed. You will learn: 1) Simple design techniques 2) Safety, op-erations, and maintenance of professional laser-cut-ting equipment 3) How to cut and engrave in different media. You will have two options: 1) Guided build projects from start to finish or 2) Go rogue with your own pre-designed project. Guided designs include: Pendent and small jewelry, engraved cutting boards, intricate lamp designs, and more. Andrew Lozano is an instructor at Las Positas College

10161 6/11-6/25 Tue, Thu 1:00 - 4:00pm $159 Materials Fee $40

Grammar 101: Writing Strong SentencesDo you need help constructing sentences with prop-er grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure? Whether you have ever attended a college class, are a returning student, an ESL learner, or just want to brush up on your grammar skills for school, work, or fun, this class is for you! No matter your age or background, you will learn how to write more efficiently and effectively through strong sentence grammar. In just a few hours, you can learn the tools needed to become a more con-fident writer. Suitable class for teens and adults, any-one who wants to improve their writing life! Kathy Har-ris graduated from Las Positas College and has worked in the English Center as an instructional assistant for the past 14 years, instructing students on grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

10147 7/23-7/25 Tue, Thu 9:00 - 11:00am $4910150 7/30-8/1 Tue, Thu 9:00 - 11:00am $49

Public Safety Boot CampInterested in the field of Public Safety? Come to the LPC Public Safety Camp to discover your career as ei-ther an EMT/Paramedic, Fire Fighter, or Law Enforce-ment Agent. Learn how to save lives, fight fires, or even implement the law correctly. During this camp, you will learn CPR, how to lay fire hoses, ladders, and more. Ex-plore your career now at the Las Positas College Public Safety Boot Camp. Chad McMullen is the Public Safety Programs Manager at Las Positas College.

10178 6/24-6/27 M-Th 9:00am - 3:00pm $100

Sports Medicine CampIf you are interested in athletic training, or any area of sport medicine, this is the camp for you. Sports Medi-cine and Athletic Training careers are one of the fast-est growing fields in the Allied Health Care profession. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, athletic training is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026. Sports Medicine clinicians specialize in the pre-vention, recognition and treatment of activity related injuries and illnesses. Many work in educational set-tings, hospitals, private clinics, corporate settings, fit-ness centers and professional sports teams. At the Las Positas College Sports Medicine Camp, campers will have the opportunity to learn day to day procedures of a sports medicine professional. Preventive and re-habilitative methods used in common athletic injuries, such as taping and wrapping, therapeutic modalities and emergency care are just a few of the things this camp will focus on. The hands-on LPC Sports Medicine Camp is an all-inclusive program designed to prepare students for a future in sports medicine. Anela Le Cara is the Head Athletic Trainer at Las Positas College.

10170 6/17-6/20 M-Th 10:00am - 2:00pm $225

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Professional Development Certification CoursesONLINE, 2 TO 3 MONTHSBusiness CommunicationSocial Media Marketing

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Video Production WorkshopThis production workshop combines Introduction to Shooting a Video, which includes camera work and lighting; Introduction to Video Editing, using Adobe Premier Pro; and the participation in a 2-day video pro-duction in collaboration with Las Positas Productions and Chabot TV. At the end of the course, we launch the videos online, cable tv, and social networks. You will receive credit as a Video Producer and you can use the video to apply for jobs and art schools. Class meets twice per week for two weeks. Come learn ba-sic camera work, lights, audio, and participate in a real production. Cameras and computers can be provided, but you are encouraged to bring and practice on your own equipment. Course taught by Las Positas TV, in collaboration with Chabot TV. Alejandro “Alex” Galindo has been a contributor to various Bay Area radio and TV stations for the last ten years. He is advisor to Ra-dio Las Positas, the college radio station. Tune in here: http://www.radiolaspositas.net/

10174 6/11-6/27 T-Th 9:00am - 1:00pm $199

Natural A’sAny student can significantly enhance grades, self-confidence, and chances for scholarships and col-lege admissions by performing academic skills in alignment with the brain’s natural patterns. This makes note taking, reading, studying, memorizing and test taking amazingly efficient. Students will also discover simple methods for understanding math and other subjects, optimizing focus and con-centration, and preventing test anxiety. Students de-scribe this class as ‘’awesome, necessary, and easy to understand.’’ Parents are encouraged to register and participate with their children. A $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at class for compre-hensive workbook. Ages 10 to 17. Adney

10156 8/11 Sun 9:00am- 12:00pm $49 Materials Fee $30

Essay Structure: BasicsNot sure if you are ready for college writing? Need a refresher? Whether you are new to college or are coming back, this class will cover essay basics and help prepare you for college writing with the guid-ance and support of a current college professor. A mix of instruction and workshop, this class will also give you a feel for what it is like to be in a college classroom and what you can expect from your in-structors. This class is suitable for those who are in high school, transitioning to college, returning to college, or simply wanting a refresher on writing es-says and papers. Please bring a pencil and notebook or paper to class. Megan Garcia is an Adjunct Facul-ty Member and Instructional Assistant in the English Department at Las Positas.

10145 6/10-6/26 Mon, Wed 6:00 - 8:00pm $129 OR10146 7/16-8/1 Tue, Thu 6:00 - 8:00pm $129


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“ The instructor was energetic throughout the entire class time and presented the material in an organized manner. She was well prepared.”

—Fall 2018

Community Partnership

Self Defense for WomenClass is designed to empower girls and women go-ing off to college in the Fall to prevent crime and victimization, break the myths surrounding vio-lence against women, and develop simple, easy-to-use self-defense techniques. This class is of-fered in conjunction with our community partner, Tri-Valley Haven. Most of the registration fee for this class is shared with them, in support of their mission: Tri-Valley Haven creates homes safe from abuse, contributes to a more peaceful society one person, one family, one community at a time. To-gether, we build a world without violence. Enroll-ment is limited to 25. Ages 14 to adult. Staehle

10177 8/17 Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm $25


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More opportunities for you and your family on campus this summer!

Master Class Weekend @ LPCmas·ter class noun: a class given by an expert to highly talented students

Join us for a weekend of workshops, with talented, motivated people just like you! Master Class Week-end at LPC will present theater students with the chance to explore a range of topics with Bay Area professionals, excited and ready to share their expertise with you! Our Master Class instructors are currently working (or have worked with) with Berkeley Rep, ACT, Cal Shakes, NCIS: New Orleans, the National Tour of Book of Mormon, and more! Don’t miss out! Available to everyone 15 years and older.

Date: June 8 & 9, 2019 9am-6pmLocation: Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts at Las Positas CollegeRegistration Fee: $100 for both days. All workshops, warmups, and keynote address included.

Lunch Provided both days. Registration enrolls you in BOTH days, for one low cost! Space is limited! Email Dept. Coordinator Titian Lish [email protected] to reserve your spot NOW!

Nike Basketball Camps!Hosted by Las Positas CollegeDirected By LPC Head Coach James Giacomazzi andAssociate Head Coach Jordan Whittenburg

2019 Camp DatesSession 1: June 10-13Session 2: July 22-25Session 3: July 29-August 1

Ages: 7-15 | Boys and GirlsHours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Monday-Thursday)Price: $325All abilities welcome!https://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-basketball-camps-las-positas-college

For the following programs, you will need to apply to Las Positas College and register. Applications must comply with Concurrent enrollment admission requirements for High School students who are enrolled in both High school and also Las Positas College. Call the concurrent enrollment specialist at: (925) 424-1545 for more information.

Welding Camp2-Weeks June 10 – 20, 2019 Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 1:45pmTuition and Fees may apply WLDT 1-V01; Section 10678; 1.0 UnitsFor more information: Scott Miner, [email protected]: http://laspositascollege.edu/admissions/index.php

LPC Welding Camp gives high school students an opportunity to earn a college unit while igniting their inter-est in the field of welding. The two-week camp introduces the basics of shop safety, hand tools, and welding to high school students. With an emphasis on practical uses and applications, students earn one unit of weld-ing college credit towards their degree in a summer welding lab experience by manufacturing a smoker BBQ.

MATH JAM Summer BootcampMath Jam is FOR ALL STUDENTS – to help you achieve your math goals by providing you with the FREE support you want to register for your math class with confidence. Math Jam is useful for all levels of math, and you can enroll to improve your high school math abilities as well. Math Jam support is available from Prealgebra to Calculus I, II and III! We will provide everything you need – just come ready to learn.

Math Jam is Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16th, 2019 9:00am – 3:00pm CRN:Visit our website for more information! www.laspositascollege.edu/mathjam


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Classroom Music for Little MozartsJoin Beethoven Bear, Mozart Mouse and their Music friends as they learn about Music in creative, exciting and imaginative atmosphere. This class is a comprehen-sive approach to musical learning that develops singing, movement and listening skills simultaneously. Parents are welcome to attend this class with their children. Corkery

10185 6/20-8/29 Thu 11:00 - 11:45am $176 No class 7/4 Galina’s Music Studio

Piano for Beginners (Ages 5 to 7)Easy step-by-step instruction for wee beginners. Stu-dents will be able to play satisfying and entertaining pieces from the very first lesson. These lessons will be taught in a fun and supportive environment that will also teach the fundamentals of music notation, music theory and rhythm. Corkery

10193 6/19-7/31 Wed 1:00 - 1:45pm $143 no class 7/2, 7/3, 7/6 Galina’s Music Studio

Group Voice Training (Ages 8 to 12) What musical instrument are you born with? Your voice, of course. This fun exciting and informative class covers singing songs ranging from folk to popular music, Broadway to musical theater favorites. Lessons include ear training, breathing techniques, vocal and diction exer-cises as well as harmonizing with others. Come learn how to tune and train your instrument this summer. Corkery

10192 6/17-7/22 Mon 2:00 - 2:45pm $143 Galina’s Music Studio

Beginning Guitar for Teens (Ages 13 to 17)Learn to play one of the most popular instruments in the world--the acoustic guitar. Learn pick style guitar by playing folk and popular songs as well as impro-vising in a rock style. Supplementary handouts and materials provided by the instructor. Students must have their own guitar for the class. Corkery

10188 6/21-8/2 Fri 1:00 - 1:45pm $143 No class 7/4 Galina’s Music Studio

Ukulele FUNdamentals (Age 10 to 12)Students receive a ukulele course book and learn from three irresistible ukulele experts – a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alliga-tor who loves the blues. Instruments are available for purchase from Galina’s Music Studio. Must have your own instrument for this class. Corkery

10190 6/20-8/1 Thu 5:00 - 5:45pm $143 No class 7/4 or 7/6 Galina’s Music Studio

Beginning Ukulele (Age 13 to 17)Learn the introductory techniques that can have you playing songs on the Ukulele for friends and family after the class concludes! Instruments are available for purchase from Galina’s Music Studio. Must have your own instrument for this class. Corkery

10191 6/20-8/1 Thu 1:00 - 1:45pm $143 no class 7/4 or 7/6 Galina’s Music Studio

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Programas de Entrenamiento Profesional

POR INTERNET EN ESPAÑOL

PROGRAMA DE CERTIFICADO DE CONOCIMIENTO BÁSICO DE HVACR NATE CORE90 HorasUn programa de introducción a la industria HVACR diseñado a fin de abordar el conocimiento fundamental de la calefacción, la ventilación, el aire acondicionado y la refrigeración.

FUNDAMENTOS DE PRESTON BAILEY PARA EL DISEÑO FLORAL240 HorasEl curso está diseñado para principiantes que no tienen experiencia con flores, arreglos florales o diseño floral. Los estudiantes aprenden los trucos que todo buen diseñador floral profesional depende.

“ The instructor adjusts the pace to the classes’ learning level.”

—Fall 2018

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Figure Drawing and Painting WeekendJoin fellow art professionals and dedicated art stu-dents in this un-instructed session on Saturday and Sunday. Sign up for 1 or both days. Professional, nude models. Saturday morning short poses, 1 to 20 minutes. Saturday afternoon 3 hour pose. Sunday, 6 hour pose. Spacious studio with 12 foot ceilings, unobstructed floor area 30’ x 30’. Arrive at 9:30 am to set up. Model starts at 10:00 am promptly. Lunch break 1:00 to 1:45. Session ends at 4:45pm. No instruction, not pro-rated. No re-funds. No photography. All non-odorous painting, drawing, or sculpting media welcome. Bring your favorite portable easels, equipment, art supplies. Classroom aluminum easels, stools, drawing horses available. Las Positas full time students, no fee (call the office to enroll). Lord

10183 8/17/19 Sat 9:30am - 5:00pm $35 AND/OR10184 8/18 Sun 9:30am - 5:00pm $35

Learn to LaserCut and Engrave!In this course, you will have access to a professional 150 watt laser-cutter/engraver and learn the soft-ware to design and build projects. No experience required. Professional and novice designers or those looking to add a skill to boost your resume are welcomed. You will learn: 1) Simple design techniques 2) Safety, operations, and mainte-nance of professional laser-cutting equipment 3) How to cut and engrave in different media. You will have two options: 1) Guided build projects from start to finish or 2) Go rogue with your own pre-designed project. Guided designs include: Pendent and small jewelry, engraved cutting boards, intricate lamp designs, and more. Fami-lies welcome enroll together. Andrew Lozano is an instructor at Las Positas College

10162 6/18-6/20 T, W, Th 6:00 - 9:00pm $99 Materials Fee $4010212 6/25-6/27 T, W, Th 6:00 - 9:00pm $99 Materials Fee $40

Cyber Security Camp for SeniorsThe course was prepared by AFA Cyber Patriots with the target audience of senior cyber citizens. Course is divided into an introduction and four sections: Password management; Common Internet Threat; Internet Scams and Fraud and Social Media Safety. The AFA is in their eleventh year of National Youth Cyber Education Program and they are offering this same cutting edge, current knowledge and training to senior computer users and enthusiasts. Las Positas has offered their cyber summer camps for three years now to HS students. The material and objectives will be similar to the camps. Bryan Lawver is currently an adjunct instructor at Las Positas College. 10160 7/9-7/10 Tue, Wed 6:00 - 8:00pm $29

$Monetize$ Websites, Blogs & Social Media with a 1000+ AffiliateEarn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchant-provided advertisement link on your site and get a commis-sion for every sale, click or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, re-curring and second-tier commissions, and how sales funnels can increase your income. You’ll also learn SEO secrets to increase your site’s ranking and vis-ibility on search engines like Google. Krusemark

10207 7/16 Tue 6:00 - 7:00pm $29 Materials Fee $10

How to Earn Extra $Money$ with a Mystery Shopping BusinessWant to become a Secret Mystery Shopper? Take this course and the one that follows, Explore 250 Home-Based Businesses for comprehensive information on how to start. Learn how to start your business and how to create a mystery shopping profile, sign up with 25 LEGITIMATE mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, and avoid pitfalls and scams. Krusemark


Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based BusinessesTurn your talents and hobbies into profits. You will learn about mandatory legal documentation, ways to market your product/service, taking tax de-ductions (this workshop included), and 250 home business ideas. This is probably the most comprehen-sive business start up workshop around. Krusemark


Why should kids and teens have all the fun? Take a Summer camp with Community Ed yourself!

HOME GIG SUMMER CAMP

Classes take place on campus unless noted

Protect Yourself From…Common Internet ThreatsInternet Scams and Fraud

and learnPassword management

Social Media Safety

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How to Buy Cash Flow RentalsOutside CaliforniaReal estate markets change–smart investors adapt. Think outside your California Box! You will learn: • Where are the best locations to buy investment real

estate. Hint: It’s not in your backyard!• Where to buy single family home rentals for

$50K and rents for $1,000 each month. Also, buy a duplex (2 units) for $60K and rents for $1,200.00 a month!

• You may be able to retire within a year with $4,500.00 monthly passive income for life with only $100K in initial cash outlay

• Buy now at the bottom of the market and watch your wealth double in value in about 7-10 years while most Americans are struggling living pay-check to paycheck.

Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or investment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation. Yee

10168 6/25 Tue 6:30 - 9:30pm $39

Opportunity Zone Real Estate InvestingReal estate is the most powerful wealth building vehi-cle for the average person. How to buy investment real estate using the newly-created “Opportunity Zone” in-vesting. Do you think the real estate boom of the past 10 years are over? Think again! Every decade or two, there is always a unique law or strategy which can be a game changer. Well, the opportunity is here and now. It is called the “Opportunity zone” investing. You will learn how to use your current capital gains to buy many different types of real estate to achieve potential long- term appreciation as well as to reduce or completely eliminate your capital gains in the future. Yee

10169 6/26 Wed 6:30 - 9:30pm $39

Tax Secrets for Real Estate Wealth with the New Tax Laws!Learn legitimate strategies that may REDUCE YOUR TAXES BY 50%. By the end of this seminar you will walk away learning:• How to qualify for “Real Estate Professional” sta-

tus and claim unlimited passive losses to reduce your overall tax liability

• How to buy real estate using your “self-directed IRA” • You will walk through a sample tax return to see

the impact of your deductions • BONUS: Learn how to buy investment properties

in the best real estate markets throughout the country for $30,000-$100,000.

Optional materials fee of $39 dollars for comprehensive tax workbook is payable to the instructor at class. Please note: Community Education and Las Positas College to not offer or endorse financial advice. Please consult your financial and/or invest-ment advisor regarding changes to your financial planning situation. Yee

10167 6/27 Thu 6:30 - 9:30pm $39

Real Estate Investing Summer Camp – Take all 3 of these classes and get a discount!

The Art of Staying Employed in an Age of ChangeEmployers are routinely demanding that office employees complete more work than ever be-fore every day, week, month, and year as the re-turn on heavy investments made in software and hardware. Staying employed means adopting and maintaining efficient and productive habits, with a dash of can-do attitude. Learn how you can succeed and keep your sanity too. Lee

10175 8/3 Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm $39 Materials Fee $30

The Future of WorkIs your present job at a high risk of being elimi-nated in the next 5-10 years? Staying employed matters! Do more than hope for a secure future, or expect the government to intervene. Learn which jobs are facing elimination and which are likely to be available. What skills, training and ex-perience are needed to land and keep the avail-able jobs? Is the gig economy a solution? Will fu-ture governments offer universal basic income? Join us for a peek at the future of work. Lee

10176 8/3 Sat 1:00 - 4:00pm $39 Materials Fee $30

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FUTURE WORK SUMMER CAMP

Travel Photography for the Digital PhotographerLearn the tricks and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world and bring them home.

Visit www.ed2go.com/lpccommed to enroll

Looking for Photography? We have online many digital Photography classes this summer!

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Become a Notary in One Day! (Exam included)Start a new career or part-time business and earn additional income! Acquire the knowledge and skills to pass the State Notary Public Exam and become a Cali-fornia Notary Public. Materials Fee: $25 payable to in-structor in class for textbook and handouts. State Nota-ry exam is administered at the end of class. Bring two #2 pencils, State approved ID (driver’s license or passport, must be currant, not expired) 2x2 color passport photo and a check for $40.00 made payable to the ‘’Secretary of State.’’ Test proctors do not accept cash or credit cards. California Notary Academy is a California state approved vendor of notary education. Passport photos and live scans are also offered on the day of class for an additional fee. The Academy for Notaries is a California state-approved vendor of notary education.


Renewal for California Notaries Public plus Exam

10143 8/17 Sat 12:30 - 6:00pm $49 Materials Fee $25

What Were You Born to Do?You were born to make a unique contribution to hu-manity. Progressing toward this purpose brings joy and abundance. Straying from it causes stress and empti-ness. To accomplish this, one of the 33 Natural Talents® is wired into your DNA. It’s so subtle, you rarely notice it; yet so powerful, it’s the source of your highest po-tential. Elvis, Oprah and Einstein were all just ‘’doin’ what comes naturally.’’ Also discover why applying your Natural Talent relentlessly will magnetically attract all the desires of your heart. (Ages 16 to adult) Adney

10157 8/11 Sun 1:00 - 5:00pm $49 Materials Fee $30

Voice-Overs...Now is Your Time!In what could be one of the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, class will show you how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more! Most peo-ple go about it the wrong way. In this class, you will learn about a unique, outside-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, and in your own time, and with practically no overhead! and NOW is the best time to make this happen as new com-panies are always looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. You will be offered the opportunity to take continuing classes at additional cost, if you choose to be contacted. Foster

10166 6/5 Wed 7:00 - 9:00pm $49

Microsoft Office–Beyond the BasicsIncrease your proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This class will expand your skills exploring shortcuts; time saving features how to automate tasks for each software applica-tion. Learn how to link and integrate data between Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Donat

10179 6/18-6/20 T-Th 6:30 - 9:00pm $99

Microsoft Excel BasicsThis is a basic class for people who have little or no ex-perience using Microsoft EXCEL. Learn the difference between a worksheet and a workbook. Learn to navi-gate the worksheet, select cells, enter text, values, how to write formulas and format a worksheet. Teri Donat has over 30 years’ experience teaching tech-nology classes through workshops and as a part-time college instructor. Though her business, Ez 4 U Com-puters, she consults with small businesses helping to improve the productivity automating documents for you or your staff, or training you how to use the latest software programs. Two words students use to de-scribe her are patient and knowledgeable.

10180 6/11 Tue 6:30 - 9:30pm $39

Register Now! • Telephone 925.424.1467

Medical Insurance Billing CertificateMIBC101 Sat 10:00 - 11:00am $150 Online materials fee $325 Medical Front Office CertificateRMO215 Sat 10:00 - 11:00am $25 Online materials fee $89 Start Your Own Medical Billing Service

MBS634 Sat 10:00 - 11:00am $25 Online materials fee $29

Online Medical Certificate Courses

Kris G Patterson is the owner of a successful Medical Billing and Consulting firm, KGP Consulting, LLC located in LA.

Orientation for all of the following classes happens online on June 29 from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Register prior to that date. See website for class information,dates and times, and to register.

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FALL 2017HEADER COMPUTERS / WRITING / MUSIC

Excel Tips and TricksDo you have some experience using Microsoft EXCEL and want to be more efficient? This class will expand your skills exploring shortcuts to enter data and modify the worksheet. Class will focus on how to use functions and conditional formatting to analyze data. Learn to create and format charts, add objects and modify worksheets for efficient printing. Donat

10181 6/25 Tue 6:30 - 9:30pm $39

Excel Formulas and FunctionsDo you have experience using Microsoft EXCEL and want to explore using functions to save time and to analyze and link data? This class will expand your skills learning the different types of functions, using formu-las to link data across worksheets, use functions to create summary reports and PivotTables. Donat

10182 7/9 Tue 6:30 - 9:30pm $39

Grammar 101: Writing Strong SentencesDo you need help constructing sentences with prop-er grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure? Whether you have ever attended a college class, are a returning student, an ESL learner, or just want to brush up on your grammar skills for school, work, or fun, this class is for you! No matter your age or background, you will learn how to write more efficiently and effectively through strong sentence grammar. In just a few hours, you can learn the tools needed to become a more con-fident writer. Suitable class for teens and adults, any-one who wants to improve their writing life! Kathy Har-ris graduated from Las Positas College and has worked in the English Center as an instructional assistant for the past 14 years, instructing students on grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

10148 7/23-7/25 Tue, Thu 6:30 - 8:30pm $49 10149 7/30-8/1 Tue, Thu 6:30 - 8:30pm $49

Introduction to Screenwriting for TV & MoviesFast-paced, comprehensive session about special screenwriting terms and formats for TV and the big screen. Discover how to plot a story, develop char-acters and execute your work in the proper screen-writing format. Understand the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. Get an inside look into the business side of selling your script to agents and producers and building your career as a screenwriter. Krusemark

10206 7/15 Mon 6:00 - 7:00pm $29 Materials Fee $10

15 Steps for Writing for Online Blogs, Magazines & WebsitesYou don’t need a journalism-school degree, newspa-per reporting experience, or previously published ar-ticles to write for online blogs, magazines, and web-sites. Some online opportunities offer exposure and networking, while many pay well -- $1 a word and more. In this fast-paced session, you will learn how to: find more than 1,000 opportunities that pay, find story ideas, conduct interviews and find sources, find and study your target market, and create pitches, queries and LOI’s (letters of intent). A mandatory $10 materials fee is payable to instructor at the door. Krusemark


Beginner’s Guide to Getting PublishedDid you know Stephen King was rejected 75 times be-fore he sold his first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the editor’s desk. You will discover how to: become a ‘’published’’ writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the right publisher for your work, writing irresistible query letters, 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer, and obtain FREE future Q&A opportunities. If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop, taught by a successful published writer, is a must! A mandatory $20 materials fee payable to the instructor at the door for printed information designed to help you long after the workshop is over. SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the high demand for this instructor nationwide, this workshop can only be offered once a year. Krusemark


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Beginning Blues HarmonicaIf you’ve always wondered how those amazing sounds come out of a harmonica, here’s your chance to learn. Class focuses on both playing and hav-ing fun as you are introduced to many of the tricks and techniques. No previous musical experience required. Students will need a C major diatonic har-monica. Instructor will have them available at class for $13 if you don’t have one. Broida


Healthy HarmonicaBreathing is our foundation when playing harmonica and for healthy, vibrant living. Take the simplest of pop, folk, and blues rhythms and melodies and invig-orate them with simple but powerful breathing. You can make any song deeply expressive! No previous musical ability is required - only a desire to have fun and feel more healthy and alive! Students will need a C major diatonic harmonica which will be available from the instructor for $13 in class if you do not have one. Age 12-adult. Broida

10140 8/17/19 Sat 10:00 - 11:30am $39 Materials Fee $15

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HEADER FALL 2017MUSIC / ACTIVITY / LANGUAGE

Electric Guitar for AdultsTake that electric guitar down off the wall and learn how to play it! String bending, barre chords, penta-tonic scales will be used with note reading and tabu-lature to give you a strong foundation in technique and fingerboard knowledge. Students are expected to have a functional electric guitar and a power lead to plug your guitar into amplification. Corkery10200 7/23-8/27 Tue 6:30 - 7:15pm $143 Galina’s Music Studio

Group Voice Training for AdultsWhat musical instrument are you born with? Your voice, of course. Whether you just want to learn to sing for your own enjoyment or pursue a profession-al career in music, this course provides your start! Learn how the human voice works, warm-up exer-cises, professional hints/tips and lots of great tunes to sing. Come learn how to tune and train your in-strument this summer. Corkery10199 7/20-8/24 Sat 1:30 - 2:15pm $143 Galina’s Music Studio

Beginning Ukulele for AdultsWant to play an instrument that can’t help but bring a smile to your face? Then learn to play the oh-so-hip ukulele! This course is for the absolute beginner who has never played the instrument before, or for those who have merely dabbled and would like to take the next step forward. By the end, you’ll be a player! Bring a ukulele in working order and start having fun. Corkery10198 7/25-8/29 Thu 7:30 - 8:15pm $143 Galina’s Music Studio

Piano for Adult BeginnersIf you always wanted to try playing the piano or been intimidated by the thought of playing piano - then this is the class for you! This step by step course will guide the student through the fundamentals of playing piano. Students will learn the basics music notation, theory, hand position, rhythm and start playing songs from the very first lesson with the help of a patient and gifted teacher. Lessons are taught in a fun and supportive environment. Corkery

10197 6/21-8/2 Fri 7:30 - 8:15pm $143 Galina’s Music Studio

Ancient Hawaiian Martial Art of Lua Halau O KaihewaluKumu Lua Craig Kutil will be teaching weapons and open hand techniques of the ancient Hawai-ian art of Lua Halau O Kaihewalu. The schedule is as follows: 9:30-10:00 am Check-In/Registra-tion 10:00-1:00 pm Instruction This seminar is open to all ranks and styles. For a biography of the instructor, please click on the name Kutil below (listed as the Instructor Kutil

10072 5/11 Sat 10:00am - 1:00pm $20

Summer Setchu-ryu JujutsuSetchu-ryu Jujutsu is an eclectic system of martial arts comprised of several distinct systems of mar-tial arts blended together into one seamless style. The primary styles incorporated in the system are Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Tenio DeCuerdas Eskrima, Lua Halau O Kaihewalu, and Wa Ko Ryu Jujutsu, though students will also learn concepts from Kosho Ryu Kenpo, Aikido, and Rillamas Serrada Escrima. Stu-dents will be taught how to apply and receive throws safely, apply and escape locks, manipulate joints, control an opponent’s balance, strike quick-ly and effectively, activate nerves, take advantage of vital points, and use and defend against weap-ons. This course is physically demanding and will require regular attendance and conditioning for progression. The class is open to all members of the community age 16 and older. Kutil

10158 6/11-8/22 Tue, Thu 7:15 - 9:15pm $50

Summer French IntroductionCome spend the Summer in France...or at least feel like you did! Save gas and time and get into French language and culture. Class is intended for students with little or no background in French. Get the opportunity to converse in French in real-life situations. A variety of classroom activities and games will cover the following topics: family, food, clothing, and traveling vocabulary. French culture is taught through newspaper, magazines, and audiovi-sual materials. An easy and fun way to start speaking French. Kechich

10159 6/13-7/25 Thu 6:00 - 8:00pm $139

Classes take place on campus unless noted

Online language classes at your summer pace!Visit www.ed2go.com/lpccommed

Conversational Japanese $99Whether you want to learn conversational Japa-nese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language.

Speed Spanish $99 Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writ-ing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn Spanish pronto. You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sen-tences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse in Spanish. ¡Qué Bueno!

Discover Sign Language $99Discover the fun of learning sign language and using your hands to communicate.


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FREE Travel Seminar and SlideshowOur destination group travel program is exciting! We are offering a variety of trips in 2019...come see a slide show about our hosted national and interna-tional trips, and view a slideshow of our program! Get all your questions about travel with Community Education answered while getting informed about our beautiful destinations and upcoming trips...Reg-ister today so we know how many to expect, and be-cause seating is limited! Alex Capozzolo is a Business Development Manager with Collette Tours.

10144 8/22 Thu 6:00 - 7:00pm Free

Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast

March 23 — April 03, 2020

Spain’s ClassicsApril 25 — May 05, 2020

Retire Early & Travel Free!This class is offered 1 time this year! If you’re retired, near retirement, changing careers, or a student, learn hundreds of practical ways to free travel, fun work-va-cations, and new money-making travel careers. TRAVEL FREE & keep your money in the bank. Instructor, Gina Henry teaches in 90 cities nationwide and shows you how she affords to travel 12 months a year visiting over 93 countries and all 50 states in the past 25 years. She goes on FREE vacations when & where she wants, often making money on vacation & earning valuable tax de-ductions. Earn FREE airline tickets, hotel nights, cruises, tours, car rentals, meals, & more. Maximize FREQUENT FLYER MILES & REWARD POINTS. Get “bumped” & fly free. Stay in resorts for free. VOLUNTEER for free trav-el. SEASONAL VACATION JOBS. Get paid to MYSTERY SHOP on vacation. Get paid to DRIVE & see the USA for free. IMPORT to pay for your trip. Teach conversa-tional ENGLISH (a 1-wk free vacation up to $90K/yr; no certification required). Get paid to be a TOUR DIREC-TOR. Organize your own trips & go free. Start your own business, write articles, shoot photos, blog, the best travel web sites & smart phone apps, packing light, solo travel, safety, health, how to avoid scams, negotiation tips, & the top 50 words to know in any language to travel anywhere. Go to http://www.ginahenry.com for more instructor information & student testimonials. Let me show you how I have created my travel lifestyle so I make a sustainable (money-making) living traveling and going on vacation. I’ve been taking FREE vacations for over twenty-five years and have traveled to 93 coun-tries & all 50 states. I’m a nationally recognized travel expert, writer, and professional speaker. I now teach programs in over 90 cities nationwide. I created my company, Go Global, Inc., to help people find affordable ways to support their travel habit. I gave up a successful – and stressful – advertising career in New York City to pursue this travel passion.


Please mail to: Community Education, Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA 94551Make checks payable to: Las Positas College

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