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Welcome to Community Services &  Business Development

Fall 2009

Click HERE  to go directly to class descriptions and to register

 
   

NEW!

Open Water Scuba

MiraCosta Community Services is excited to offer this PADI open water scuba certification course. This class is performanced-based, so students must pass all PADI requirements before completion (classroom instruction, including Project AWARE material; paper-based testing; diving exposure in a pool; and open water diving experience. Our expert instructor will work with students until they complete this course! For more information, call us: 760-795-6820.
 
 
Please be aware that there is an extensive supply list required for this course. Students can rent or buy equipment from the instructor, or can purchase items on their own.
Students will receive study packets with the cost of the course. Please register and pick up materials at least one week prior to the start of the class. Students must sign a waiver prior to the start of class.

Our New Community Services Website is Now Up and Running!  

Check it out at www.miracosta.edu/community

  • Read the all about upcoming classes and events.
  • Join our facebook community
  • Check out our Class pick of the month and Excursion pick of the month.  If you mention you saw this reference to our "Pick of the month", you will receive a 15% discount off the class or excursion fee!

    WHAT'S NEW ?

    • Our class offerings for Spring 2010 will be available for enrollment beginning December 9, 2009.  Come take a look at all the new and exciting classes, workshops and excursions for the Spring!
    • We are now offering Certificates of Accomplishments for $15.00/certificate. Call or stop in to find out more!
    • Please note: there is now a processing fee of $10 for any transfers.
    • We accept Discover Card in addition to Visa and MasterCard.
    • We now have CPR classes!
     
    Click on HERE for a look at our
    Fall 2009 Community Education Bulletin!
     
     

 Children's Programs

This spring and summer, we will be offering a number of exciting and educational classes, workshops, and camps for kids of all ages!

  • SAT Preparation Workshop
  • Study Skills for Teens
  • Basic Math Made Easy; Algebra at Any Age; Interactive Geometry
  • Grammar Today; The 5 Paragraphy Paper
  • Offsite Tutoring - ANY SUBJECT, ANY AGE!
  • College for Kids & The Youth Academy
  • An Intensive Summer Reading Institute

For more information, contact our office or look for our bulletin in January.

 

We still have tickets for Mary Poppins - The Musical

 
 
 
Come join us for a trip to the Ahmanson Theater in L.A. to see the hit musical, Mary Poppins.  The date is January 16th, 2010 and might just be that perfect Christmas gift you were lookin for!  Call us for details.
760-795-6820
 
 
UPCOMING CLASSES

How to Turn Negativity into Possibility
1 Friday, 11/20
12:30 - 3:30 PM
OC Room 3201
Instructor: Sarita Maybin
Fee: $ 60.00

Problem Solving
1 Friday, 11/20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OC Room 3201
Instructor: Danielle Osicki
Fee: $60.00

A Decadent Chocolate Retreat
1 Saturday, 11/21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OC Room 7001
Instructor: Mark Jacobson
Fee: $40.00

Divorce Workshop for Men
1 Saturday, 11/21
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
(8:30 - 9:00 AM-registration at class or contact us to pre-register at 760-795-6820 )
SEC Room 302
Instructors: Jim Ratzer & Robert Macfarlane
Fee: $60.00
 
Managing Change
1 Saturday, 11/21
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OC Room 3102
Instructor: Pam Brasher
Fee: $60.00
 
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw!
1 Saturday, 11/21
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
SEC Room 406
Instructor: Sandra Angelo
Fee: $59.00
 
Paint Like Monet in a Day
1 Saturday, 11/21
1:30 - 5:00 PM
SEC Room 406
Instructor: Sandra Angelo
Fee: $59.00

 
Create a Website In-A-Day
1 Friday, 12/4
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
SEC Room 112
Instructor: Kathy Van Pelt
Fee: $80.00
 
Red Cross heartSaver CPR
1 Friday, 12/4
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Learning Center Rm 110
Instructor: Michael Porteous
Fee: $65.00
 
Adobe Photoshop II
3 Saturdays, 12/5, 12/12 & 12/19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OC Room 4607
Instructor: Russ Prior
Fee: $85.00
 
  
You can register online,
by phone at 760-795-6820, 
by mail or just come
on in and say hello! 
 
 
If not now . . . WHEN????      
Enjoy a first class get-away for an affordable price with MiraCosta International Travel Club.  Read all about our upcoming 2010 trips by clicking on the following Tours:
·Spectacular South Africa - Departs 2/18/2010
Spectacular South Africa Culture & Nature in Harmony South Africa South Africa’s cosmopolitan cities, posh resorts, expansive desert, magnificent wildlife and fertile wine country combine with a harmonious mix of many cultures to create a beautiful mosaic to discover on this 13-day tour. Explore Soweto, birthplace of Nelson Mandela, and dine with locals at a shebeen (tavern). Spend four leisurely nights in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world
·Splendors of the Nile - Departs 3/3/2010
Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs – Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes.
·London & Paris - Departs 4/29/2010
London & Paris France, United Kingdom Enjoy the best of London and Paris on this 8-day leisurely tour. See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Enjoy a London theatre performance.
Welcome to Austria! Embrace the beauty of the Austrian Alps with quaint villages, pristine lakes and the fertile valleys of Innsbruck and Salzburg. Plus, enjoy two nights in the famous Bavarian village of Oberammergau, Germany, where you experience the historic Passion Play.
·Russia - River Cruise - Departs 9/2/2010
Russian River Cruise Russia Experience the splendor of the czars, vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this 11-day cruise from Peter the Great’s glittering city, St. Petersburg, to Russia’s capital, Moscow. Follow an expert guide to discover the incredible treasures of the immense Hermitage Museum. ” See Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral‘s kaleidoscopic towers.
·Classical Turkey - Departs  9/23/2010
Touching both Europe and Asia, Turkey has been at the center of many diverse civilizations. Expert local historians, a food history scholar, and an archaeologist will enhance your understanding of how Turkey’s position as a crossroads of cultures shaped the country’s unique character.  Discover the social, cultural and religious impacts of Turkey’s role as the seat of an empire from an expert while in Antalya.  In Istanbul, learn from a food history scholar how the Ottoman Empire and the rich cultures of this fascinating city have combined to create a unique cuisine.  In Kusadasi, a local historian shares the fascinating history of Turkey’s archaeology.
· Mysteries of India - Departs 11/4/2010
Mysteries of India India The Taj Mahal, temples and tigers — experience all the spice of India on this 15-day tour. See the Taj Mahal bathed in the light of sunrise and sunset. Dine like royalty during lunch on the City Palace Chandra Mahal Verandah in Jaipur.
· The Galapagos Islands - Departs  11/6/2010
Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands featuring the Sacred Valley, Cuzco & a 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise Ecuador, Peru Ascend to Machu Picchu and its glorious Andean setting and cruise the Galapagos Archipelago in one amazing Explorations tour exploring Peru and Ecuador! Travel aboard the Vistadome train past mountain villages, terraced hills and thick jungle to arrive at Machu Picchu. Cruise on the m/v Galapagos Legend for four nights, stopping to explore the fascinating islands.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
MiraCosta College
Community Services
One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
760-795-6820