Summer Program’s Overview
For eight weeks, students will engage in a simulated, virtual college classroom that exposes them to real experiences and challenges that they will likely face in higher education regarding both virtual and in-person classroom learning.
Our simulated college classroom will be an introduction to psychology course that will cover the objectives needed for a student to earn 3 credits for this course if he or she chooses Students who desire to and are prepared to receive credits for this course have the opportunity to engage in the CLEP (College-Level Examination Program).
Collegiate Coaching Services executive function coaches have master’s degrees in the fields of education and mental health/counseling. They come with years of experience teaching students and supporting students to succeed in all aspects of their lives. All of our college preparatory programs include executive function coaching and can also be paired with therapeutic coaching support for young adults who need support with emotion regulation and life management.
An executive function curriculum will be followed within the classroom and during each meeting with the student’s executive function coach. Check out our programming pages for more information or complete our webform to get more information.
Hybrid (In-Person) College Prep Program
Virtual Coaching Preparatory Program
Parent Seminar Series
This summer, CCS is offering our Parent Seminar Series for parents of students who are preparing for college applications or currently enrolled in college. Parents are invited to attend four, one-hour informational sessions facilitated by Dr. Nicole Hipp. These parent informational sessions will occur in-person and through videoconferencing software, to provide access to both local and out-of-state parents.- Introduction to Executive Function Skills and a Growth/Fixed Mindset
- How to Support Your Young Adult’s Executive Functioning; What to Do and Not do
- Digital Media Overuse and Responsible Technology Use in College
- What Comes Next? Empowering Your Young Adult to Succeed in Higher Education
Social Activity Seminar Series
Program Dates: June 14th, 2021 through July 23rd, 2021
This summer, CCS is offering a variety of social activities and face-to-face meetings led by our seasoned executive function coaches. After over a year spent in lockdown and more time in our own homes alone or on screens, many young adults are finding it more difficult to return to social situations of all kinds, especially if they struggled with these interactions prior to the pandemic. This kind of anxiety has been nicknamed “Quarantine-Induced Social Anxiety” and may impact those with anxiety pre-pandemic and create new social anxiety in those have yet to experience these difficulties.
Our Social and Wellness activities allow adolescents and young adults to meet like-minded peers, improve social connection skills, decrease social anxiety and increase confidence, while supporting their academic, emotional and recovery needs.
Participants will engage in four different social activities of their choosing out of the offerings, although participants may also opt to engage in all six activities. The exact schedule (e.g., date and time) of these activities will be determined at a later date.
Each week, our coaches will lead the following two social activity groups, outdoors, in the beautiful City of Boulder:
- Hiking Group
- Coaches and clients will meet at one of our local hiking trails for an hour long, accessible hike.
- Games Group & Lunch in the Park
- Coaches and client’s will meet in Greenleaf park to engage in a variety of lawn games and outdoor activities, along with lunch provided by CCS.
- CCS Fourth of July BBQ; July 2nd, 2021
- The week of June 28th, we will hold a Fourth of July BBQ in Greenleaf park and provide lunch in place of our normally scheduled Games Group & Lunch In the Park
- The week of June 28th, we will hold a Fourth of July BBQ in Greenleaf park and provide lunch in place of our normally scheduled Games Group & Lunch In the Park
