Saddleback College Community Education

Saddleback College Community Education offers Before and After-School Enrichment, Summer Experience at CUSD, and College for Kids (CFK). It also offers HiSET testing, with testing available on the first Friday of every month at a rate of $26.75 per session.

Programs

• Before and After-School Enrichment — One-hour classes scheduled 5 minutes after the dismissal bell
• Summer Experience at CUSD — Children ages 5-14 · Monday through Thursday
• College for Kids (CFK) — Youth ages 5 to 17 · Daily schedule options include before care, supervised lunch bunch, and after care

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Facility hours: Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

About the provider

Community Education programs offer short-term, fee-based classes that are not for college credit. In partnership with Capistrano Unified School District, Saddleback College Community Education offers Before and After-School Enrichment and Summer Experience at CUSD. The leadership team includes Jessica Caldwell, Interim Director, Community Education; Ariana Espinoza, Program Coordinator, Categorical; Keirsten Casaletta, Program Specialist Sub, Categorical; and Vanessa Combs, Program Specialist, Categorical.

• HiSET Testing Center — First Friday of every month · $26.75 per session

Community Education is separate from the academic offerings of the College. The program is self-supporting, receives no funds from Saddleback College or the State of California, and is fee-based and not for college credit. Cancellation policy: withdraw at least three full business days before the start date; electronic voucher remains on account for one year; no refunds when withdrawing; material fees are not refundable; missed classes are not eligible for reimbursement; no make-up classes or refunds for biological accidents or acts of nature.

Last updated October 4, 2026.