Originally scheduled for Friday, March 26, KinderCaminata was postponed because of rain, soggy grounds and a prediction of more showers. While on the Golden West College campus, the kindergartners will enjoy experiments and exhibits designed to open their hearts and minds to the wonders that higher education can bring them. For security reasons, the event is not open to the general public.
Golden West is their community college.
In addition to these activities and visiting career stations, children will also participate in a half-kilometer parade around the campus. KinderCaminata is a nonprofit organization supported by an annual fund-raising dinner, Salute to the Presidents, and individual and community college district contributions. KinderCaminata is governed by a board of directors composed of the four chancellors of the four Orange County community colleges, president of Cal State Fullerton, chancellor of UC Irvine, and business and community leaders. GWC offers approximately 60 career-training programs. One of the Coast Community Colleges serving Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Midway City, Newport Beach, Seal Beach and Westminster Kenneth D. Yglesias, Ed.