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Expanding Horizons

Each year, this custom-designed program offers academically gifted and motivated learners in grades three through seven a brand new line-up of instructors and courses. Students pick the classes they want to take:  two in the morning and two in the afternoon, for a total of four.  This year we have an exciting offering of courses available to suit varying interests.

See the class list and start building your schedule now
Download the PDF
 to enroll.

Enrollment Information

Enrollment is now open for the 2013 summer program.  Space is limited!  Don't wait – enroll now and secure your spot.  The process is simple; download the enrollment form and follow the steps to complete your registration today.

Turbo Charge your Math Skills

For children ages 11 - 13 entering grades 6 - 8

These week long half-day classes will excite students and give them the boost they need to stay at the top of their class. Each class meets five times, Monday - Friday, July 22-26, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AND 1-5 p.m.

Love to teach kids? Bring your ideas to US!

Education Extension's Youth Program is always looking for energetic and creative teachers and exciting new course ideas. If you are a credentialed teacher with "kid experience," e-mail Carol at youth@ucx.ucr.edu, or call (951) 827-1661 for more information.

Rising Star

Allison Bushon Expanding Horizons really changed my summer.  It has inspired me to follow my dreams to become a scientist.  I recommend it to everyone looking for a fun and educational summer camp!

Allison Bushong
Grade 4


Aules Bohol My experience in Expanding Horizons was fantastic. I learned to speak Chinese and put it to use while visiting the Huntington Library. I met a couple from China and they were excited to speak to me in their native language! Thank you for making my summer more fun!

Jules Bohol
Grade 5



Grace Dallarda I loved Expanding Horizons! I really loved drama and art!

Grace Dallarda
Grade 3



Mia Long Expanding Horizons is the best! My favorite class is "On Stage with Shakespeare" because I get to do a play and put on costumes

Mia Long
Grade 3



Melody Shyy In art class, I drew pictures, colored with oil pastels, made masks and even drew my favorite kind of animal‐a horse! I hope to come back again.

Melody Shyy
Grade 5



Ritoban Kumar Roy-Chowdury We learn things that are very fun like building rockets or roller coasters.  You can also learn languages like French!

Ritoban Kumar Roy-Chowdury
Grade 3



More Information 

General Campus Information

University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: (951) 827-1012

Contact Information

UC Riverside Extension Center
1200 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507-4596

UCR Extension Center

Tel: Work(951) 827-4105 or Toll-Free(800) 442-4990 toll-free
Fax: Fax(951) 827-7273
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