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Spring 2026 Impact Makers South Bay Cohort- apply today!
Apply to the Impact Makers program- applications are now open for the Spring 2026 cohort, beginning March 3, 2026:
Program Overview
Impact Makers – Building Skills for Life is a 12-week leadership and community service program for high school students. Through engaging group sessions, participants explore leadership, identity, community issues, and mental health awareness, then put their skills into action by volunteering to create a real impact.
Group Sessions
Dates: March 3 – May 19, 2026
Time: Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: The Volunteer Center, 1230 Cravens Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
Volunteer Service
Students also volunteer 2 hours per week at a placement site to apply their learning through hands-on service.
Eligibility & Cost
Open to all current high school students
Free for all participants
Apply
To learn more and apply, visit: volcenter.org/joinimpactmakers
Please see attached flyer for more info!
If you have any questions or need additional details, please reach out!
The Volunteer Center South Bay/Harbor/Long Beach
1230 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 212-5009
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Spring 2026 Da Vinci / El Camino Course Offerings
Da Vinci Schools is partnering with El Camino College to offer dual enrollment courses in the Spring 2026 term. El Camino’s spring term classes begin on February 16, 2026. Students who have never completed the El Camino College application should do so before the end of January.
To be eligible to take a dual enrollment class, students need to be in grades 10-12 and be in good academic standing. Space is limited. Contact Sylvia Soria for details, ssoria@davincischools.org.
| FILM 110- Film Analysis and Appreciation (Asynchronous, Online) 3 units |
This course provides an introduction to the art and language of film. It covers the critical analysis of film form, narrative structures, genres, and the historical development of cinema. The course explores the major elements of film, including cinematography, editing, sound, and production design, as well as the cultural, social, and ideological contexts in which films are made and received. Students will view and discuss a variety of films, developing skills in film analysis and an appreciation for the artistic and cultural significance of cinema. |
| HDEV 110 – Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life
3 units |
This course provides an exploration of cognitive, psychological, social and physical factors influencing success. Topics include personal responsibility, critical thinking, motivation, self-efficacy, lifelong learning, health and wellness, and interpersonal communication in a diverse world. Students will identify and utilize strategies and resources for success in college, careers, and life. |
| COMS 100 – Public Speaking
(IN PERSON) Mon & Wed 4:00-5:30pm @201 N. Douglas Street campus |
In this course, students will compose, present, and evaluate original speeches. Emphasis is placed on audience analysis, topic selection, research, evidence, organization, delivery, and critical analysis of persuasive communication. Students are required to attend out-of-class speaking events. |
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