OFK

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Ohlone for Kids AND TEENS (OFK)

The flag-ship Summer Enrichment Program of Fremont Unified School District in the Silicon Valley
WE ARE THE SUMMER PROGRAM YOUR CHILDREN NEED
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    ENRICH

    An enrichment program that is challenging

  • ofk students learning

    LEARN

    Repetitive learning every day on the same subjects

  • ofk students enjoying the program

    ENJOY

    So enjoyable students do not want it to end

  • ofk students growth

    GROW

    One that parents can feel the kid's growth afterwards

About OFK

Ohlone for Kids and Teens, administrated by Ohlone College, offers a unique blend of academic and special interest enrichment classes for students in grades 4-9. Students will develop confidence in a safe and supportive environment while engaging in hands-on learning activities that stimulate their interest and growth through an interactive, facilitative workshop format. Students practice critical thinking skills and enjoy a variety of activities including Arts/Performing arts, Language Arts, English, Math, Reading, LEGO Robotics, Electronics, Science, Social Studies, and SAT/College Preparation.

Program Overview and Highlights

calendar
Dates
July 25 - August 8, 2020
(2 weeks)
qualification
Eligibility
Rising 4th - 9th graders
in summer 2020
staffing
Staffing
Talented & versatile college students as Residential Counselors, 24/7 with students. Additional assistant counselors to support activities
activities
Cultural Activities
High-value extracurricular activities on weekends and some weekdays that are educational, fun and cultural, and foster the building of international friendships
housing
Housing & Meals
  • High standard apartment-style college dorm at San Jose State University with double/triple occupancy
  • Wide variety of multi-culture foods
recognition
Recognition
Recognized by Parents' Press as the best Summer Enrichment Program for multiple years
certificate
Certificate
Awarding students at the successful completion of OFK program
cariety of courses
Variety of Courses
Full of popular and enriching STEM courses for the bright Silicon Valley youth and young adults
3 dacades of enrichment history
>3 Decades of Enrichment History
Established in 1989 at Ohlone College in Mission San Jose District, serving grade-level students in Fremont Unified School District (FUSD)
highly qualified teachers
Highly Qualified Teachers
Certified and experienced teachers from local school districts and STEM educational organizations

Authentic US Domestic Program
with Varieties of Classes

This is a long-standing original summer enrichment program designed for local commuting students in the neighborhood school district. International students can independently choose classes of their interests, learn in the normal American classroom setting, and interact with the domestic students. This is a public program with open enrollment that is different from those typical study-group based that international students are always together for the same classes without mingling with local students.

Hands-on Learning and
Diverse Culture Immersion

Summer is an opportunity to stay away from any traditional instruction based education. Come to experience hands-on and interactive learning to develop your practical skills.

International students can taste the ways American classes are conducted and how American students learn. They will also gain perspectives toward their upcoming high school and college career. International students can experience more diverse culture from this open-community summer program of a public school district than those hosted by private boarding schools under the closed campus environment.

Academic Guidance and
Residential Advisory

Live-in residential counselors from prestige universities will provide academic and cultural guidance to international students. This enrichment program is wrapped around the curriculum with value-added services and extra-curriculum activities to cultivate student's leadership, independence and self confidence under yet a fun-packed environment.

The program staffs are educators and parents of young adults themselves that are experienced in managing international programs for 30 years. Parents should have high confidence in program staffs that their students will be well taken care of.

Curriculum

* 2020 class example. Classes marked with */** require additional material fee; classes highlighted in green are STEM subjects.
Period B (10:15 am - 11:45 am)
Grade Class
4-5 Let’s Make Math A Marvelous Adventure
4-6 Grammar Glitch
4-6 Jazz Dance For Kids
4-6 Zentangle for Kids and Teens
4-7 * Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense
4-8 Draw, Sketch and Design
4-8 History of Fremont
4-8 LEGO EV3 Battle Bots 4
4-8 ** Python for Kids - Part 2
5-8 Friendship Bracelets
5-9 ** Electronics and Robotics with Arduino
6-8 All About Sculpture
7-10 Algebra 1
7-11 Digital Storytelling
9-11 Algebra 2
9-11 Basic Applied Statistics for High School Students
Period C (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm)
Grade Class
4-6 Expressions: Explorations Through Drama (C+D)
4-6 Literacy Through Writing
4-7 Bio Wonders
4-7 * Hardware Engineering
4-8 Art & Nature
4-8 LEGO EV3 Multi-Robots 2
4-8 * Sparkling Science
5-8 Calligraphy on Canvas (C+D)
5-8 ** Web Design: HTML, CSS
6-8 Creative Writing
6-10 Metals In Art
6-10 ** Unity 3D Game Design
7-9 Public Speaking Through Storytelling
7-11 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
8-11 Geometry
9-11 Acing The Essay (SAT/ACT)
9-11 Comprehensive PSAT Prep (C+D)
9-11 SAT Test Preparation: Math (C+D)
Period D (2:15 pm - 3:45 pm)
Grade Class
4-5 ** Mobile Apps With MIT App Inventor
4-6 Literacy Through Writing
4-6 Expressions: Explorations Through Drama (C+D)
4-7 * LEGO Robotics Robot Surgeons
4-8 * Tinker Continues
5-8 Calligraphy on Canvas (C+D)
5-8 Pre-Algebra
6-8 Household Physics
6-9 Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
6-10 ** Java Programming: Basics
6-10 Metals In Art
7-9 Bio Wonders
7-9 Illustration For Teens
7-11 Digital Storytelling
8-11 Geometry
9-11 Comprehensive PSAT Prep (C+D)
9-11 SAT Test Preparation: Math (C+D)
Academic Value
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Public school district and open community with diverse culture of the San Francisco Bay Area
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Traditional summer enrichment program for the residents in Fremont Unified School District of the Silicon Valley
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Longer than 3 decades of program history administrated by Ohlone College, recognized by Parents’ Press as the “Best Summer Enrichment Program”
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>100 courses in great varieties of subjects and mostly hands-on, interactive and fun, all for students to choose from based on their grade levels
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Wide spectrum of STEM courses, driven possible by the technology and engineering community and families
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Highly qualified instructors from the local grade schools and/or outside organizations teaching STEM
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Constructive learning environment with bright and driven local students of the Silicon Valley
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Diverse, fun, and educational activities climaxed with a 3-day redwood camping and lots of California outdoors
Residential Program

Housing

  • Residential program operated by CFM Educational Services, a well-recognized partner of UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education and Lawrence Hall of Science and with extensive experience in providing credible international education and reliable student service with many U.S. universities and organizations since 1991
  • Accommodation at San Jose State University campus with high-standard apartments giving students a safe, pristine, and academic living experience
  • Live-in residential counselors from prestige universities offering academic advising, cultural guidance, social learning, and safety supervision during daily living and activities

Meals

Three meals a day, designed for balance and variety:

  • Breakfast - Take continental breakfast in the dorm consisting of a few of the following: Muffin, cereal, soymilk/milk, toast, bagel, yogurt, fruits, pancake, waffle etc.
  • Lunch - Experience American student’s typical brown-bag, mostly cold, lunches and have picnic on campus
  • Snacks – Take healthy daily snacks after class and before dinner to keep students energized and productive (Granola Bar, cookies etc.)
  • Dinner - Try authentic food with multi-cultural cuisine, such as Mexican, Italian, American and Chinese foods at local restaurants nearby or dine at SJSU university cafeteria

Events & Activities

  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
  • San Francisco city tour, Ferry ride to Sausalito
  • The Tech Museum of Innovation, Apple Park
  • The Mystery Spot, Roaring Camp Railroads, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
  • Theme park
  • USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum
  • Camping in the Redwood Forest
  • Talent show
  • Time capsule, Writing home, American etiquette
  • Picnic, Movies, Basketball, Frisbee, and more

* All tour itineraries are subject to change without notice

Admission Requirements

  • Application fee
  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Video interview

Program Fee

  • Including: Airport transportation to and from SFO, High quality living accommodation on college campus, 3 meals per day, Insurance, Residential counselors, Safety management, Local emergency contact, Diverse and exciting high-quality cultural activities, Group transportation
  • Not including: Airfare, B-2 visa, and personal expenses. Additional material fee for engineering or filmmaking related courses marked with asterisks (* / **)
Join Us This Summer and Have an Unforgettable Experience!