Dexter Darmali
Professor Waugh's Chem Bootcamp is the reason I got an A in chemistry, and also found my passion for science.
Juan Alejandro
Professor Waugh teaches Chemistry in a fun, energetic and engaging way that you forget you’re even in class learning Chemistry.
Thi (Kathy) Nguyen
At Santa Monica, I saw firsthand how the Chem Bootcamp program she started helped so many students who were struggling with Chemistry.
Eddie Enkhbayar
Professor Walker Waugh had a truly lasting impact on my learning experience. She consistently went above and beyond to make sure her students not only understood the material but felt confident applying it.
Deborah Ayala
Together, the boot camp and Professor Walker-Waugh’s instruction provided me with a strong and lasting foundation in chemistry that carried forward into my academic and professional career.
Dexter Darmali
Professor Waugh's Chem Bootcamp is the reason I got an A in chemistry, and also found my passion for science.
Juan Alejandro
Professor Waugh teaches Chemistry in a fun, energetic and engaging way that you forget you’re even in class learning Chemistry.
Thi (Kathy) Nguyen
At Santa Monica, I saw firsthand how the Chem Bootcamp program she started helped so many students who were struggling with Chemistry.
Eddie Enkhbayar
Professor Walker Waugh had a truly lasting impact on my learning experience. She consistently went above and beyond to make sure her students not only understood the material but felt confident applying it.
Deborah Ayala
Together, the boot camp and Professor Walker-Waugh’s instruction provided me with a strong and lasting foundation in chemistry that carried forward into my academic and professional career.
Ace Your Next Chem Test!
Fully LIVE
All classes are conducted in an online face-to-face environment.
Schedule
Classes take place Saturday, 8:45 am – 2:00 pm.
Meet Your Instructor
Our bootcamp is taught by a decorated chemistry professor.
How To Sign Up
Reserve your spot in our program in just two steps.
A LIVE Experience
Not Another Passive Online Course
No prerecorded lectures here. We teach in a live Zoom classroom, answering questions and providing support. We aim to help you prepare for AP, honors, and college-level chemistry; getting you ready for the future. In case you can make a session, we do record our meetings. That way students can catch up and review at their leisure.
Schedule
What we'll be doing
Our program takes place over fourteen weeks. Students will learn the foundations of chemistry, including stoichiometry, gas laws, and nomenclature. As Professor Waugh covers each topic, she ensures she leaves no student behind.
Sessions meet Saturday.
🗓️ September 5, 2026 – December 5, 2026
⏰ 8:45 AM – 2:00 PM PST Daily
Instructor
An Instructor who's there
Over 31 Years of Teaching!
Professor Walker-Waugh recieved recognition for promoting diversity and student achievement in the sciences. In 2002, she received the Associated Students Recognition Award from the Student Body of Santa Monica College. Later, she was honored as Teacher of the Year by the Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society at SMC. When it comes to helping students, it’s not only her job, it’s her passion!
The AFIC Bootcamp is perfect for students who:
- Feel behind in chemistry
- Need extra support and structure
- Want to prepare for AP or college chemistry
- Struggle with confidence in science
- Want a stronger STEM foundation
- Learn better with LIVE interaction
An Award-Winning Program Students & Parents Trust
In 2016, Professor Muriel Walker-Waugh’s Chemistry Bootcamp at Santa Monica College received the prestigious Dr. John W. Rice Diversity & Equity Award from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for outstanding student success, innovation, and educational impact. Now, that same proven approach is available through the AFIC Chemistry Bootcamp.
Register
Steps to Sign Up
Create an Account
To ensure proper processing, all purchases must be made through a valid registered account. Creating an account is not only a prerequisite to enrolling in our Bootcamp, but you will also have access to our extra content. This includes downloads of our in-depth lesson notes we use in our videos, retention quizzes to test how much knowledge you’ve retained from our lessons, and assessments you can use to see how well you know a certain subject.
While completing the registration form, please fill the information with your real First Name, Last Name, and professional email. All important documents and requests will be sent using this information.
Reserve your spot
Enrollment in the AFIC Bootcamp costs $29.99. The first week is free and open for any prospective students, but access to every week of the AFIC Bootcamp is priced at $29.99 for the remainder weeks (6 for Summer, 13 for Fall).
Once your purchase has been processed and your account information has been verified, you will receive an email within one week containing further instructions and next steps regarding your enrollment.
Enrollment: $29.99