Camp College 2008
Camp College is a three-day weekend residential campus experience for traditionally underserved students who are first generation college-bound, and/or students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. The program provides additional advice and guidance to students beginning the college process.
In Summer 2008, two Camp College weekends will be offered! The weekends are made possible thanks to support from NYSACAC; to help from scores of dedicated and committed NYSACAC and community volunteers, and thanks to support from a variety of corporate sponsors who continue to contribute goods and funds. All of these parties make Camp College the success that it is.
Co-Directors for 2008 Camp College
- Chris Milton, cmilton@brooklyn.cuny.edu, 718-951-4366
- Karen Staller, kstaller@lawrence.k12.ny.us, 516-295-8030
When is Camp College?
Two Camp College Summer experiences to choose from:
- July 11th – 13th at Marist College
- August 1st – 3rd at SUNY Potsdam
What is Camp College?
A three-day weekend pre-college experience where students will:
- Live in the residence halls on a college campus
- Attend classes taught by college professors, which include offerings in the Arts, Sciences, Business and Engineering fields.
- Participate in workshops on Admissions and Financial Aid.
- Learn college interview and essay writing techniques.
- Gain leadership and teamwork experience in a small collaborative group with mentor facilitators
- Have time for entertainment and fun!
Who volunteers at Camp College?
Camp College 2008 is made possible through the efforts and dedication of many people and organizations, including:
- College and University Admissions Counselors
- School Counselors
- College Professors
- Directors and Administrators of Commmunity Based Organizations
Where are the 2008 Camp College students from?
They are nominated to attend Camp College from:
- New York State High School Programs
- Liberty Partnership Programs
- Upward Bound Programs
- GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- Historically Black Churches
- Community Based Organizations
What last years camp college students had to say:
- “Everything was great! I expected to meet a lot of energetic and smart people and I did. The experience was wonderful”
- “I feel really confident about going away to college”
- “Now I have the ability to help my peers and my community”
- “Camp College helped me to learn about myself, college life and what the college process is like.”
- “It gave me the experience to open my mind and to interact with other students.”
- “I know more about what to expect with applications, interviews, and essays and about living like a college student.”
How do I find out about becoming a Camp College mentor?
Camp College succeeds because of the generous help we receive from the college admissions and school counseling community. Mentors work closely with small groups of six to eight students facilitating discussion and activities and providing supplementary college admissions and financial aid advisement. If you are interested in becoming a mentor for Camp College , please download, print and send the completed mentor form as directed. If you are interested in becoming a mentor for one or more of the sessions of this years Camp College, please download, print and send the completed mentor form, found here, as directed.
Please contact Kelli Hickey at khickey@buffalo.edu for additional information on becoming a mentor.
How do I sign up to be a student at Camp College?
To Sign up for Camp College:
Nominated students must complete a Camp College Student Registration Packet. The packet is available as electronically HERE. Check back on May 15th for student and chaperone applications.
Return the completed Camp College Student Registration Packet no later than June 25. Please note Camp slots will be awarded on a first come-first serve basis
Send completed packets to:
- NYSACAC-Camp College Student Committee
- Attn: Wendy Sikorski, Summer Programs and Recuiting Assistant
- SU Abroad
- 106 Walnut Place
- Syracuse, NY 13244-2650
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The nominator and student will receive notification of acceptance. In early July, all students, chaperones, and nominators will receive a final camp schedule, packing list and directions.
- We encourage students to apply to either of the camp locations.
- Again, note that spaces to the camp will be given on a first come/first serve basis.
- Therefore we ask that you please mail he nomination/registration packet but no later than June 25. We will wait-list students if capacity is reached.
If you have additional questions about nominating students for Camp College, please contact Wendy Sikorski by phone: (315) 443-1800, fax: (000) 000-0000, or email at wbsikors@syr.edu
What are the activities and schedule like?
Each student is assigned a mentor group consisting of six to eight students with at least one school counselor and one admissions counselor in each group. The mentor groups serve as the foundation around which the rest of the programming flows. There are also simulated classes and activities such as African drumming, bowling, games, dancing and skits. The college guidance component of Camp College consists of workshops that explore the college search process, class scheduling, essay writing, interviewing, the college search timeline, financial aid, and more.
Activities and Sample Schedule
Each student is assigned a mentor group consisting of six to eight students with at least one school counselor and one admissions counselor in each group. The mentor groups serve as the keystone around which the rest of the programming flows. There are also simulated college classes and activities such as field trips and large group activities, African drumming, dancing, skits and songs.
The college guidance component of Camp College consists of workshops that explore computer college searches, class scheduling, essay writing, interviewing, standardized testing, the college search time line, financial aid, and more.
College students must be accompanied by a chaperone from their nominating organization (maximum 6 students: 1 adult). School counselors, community leaders, and parents are all welcome as chaperones. Workshops will be offered for the chaperones on college preparation and financial aid.
