Office of College Access Programs

Program

Dates

Grade Level/Participant Eligibility

Summary

GEAR UP Residential Camp

June 16^th-21^st  

Rising 9^th  graders who currently attend Luther “Nick” Jeralds Middle, Anne Chesnutt Middle, Westover Middle

The “Transition to High School” Residential Summer Camp is a camp that provides students with an opportunity to reside in the residence halls on the campus of Fayetteville State University.  The camp will provide pre-college classes that simulate the college-going experience that includes living together as a community, attending academic classes [Math (Algebra/Geometry), English, Science (Biology/Chemistry/ Physics), Computer Applications], participating in social activities, and being exposed to cultural enrichment activities.  This camp is designed to support students with a rigorous program of study.  Students will have the opportunity to develop personal responsibility for their time and behavior. 

Educational Talent Search

STEM Camp

June 17^th –28^th

Rising 7^th and 8^th Grade Talent Search Participants

The STEM Camp is a 2-week Summer Program hosted at Fayetteville State University. The camp will expose students to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics instruction. Participants will engage in STEM activities designed to stimulate learning and retention of material.  Students will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of STEM fields to become more global competitive.

Educational Talent Search

Math Boot Camp

July 22^nd –26^th

Rising 9^th and 10^th Grade Talent Search Participants

The Math Boot Camp is a 1-week program hosted at Fayetteville State University. This activity is designed to introduce students’ to Algebra and Geometry.  ETS participants will take part in hands-on activities to learn different strategies, gain a better understanding, and increase their comfort level of Mathematics.

Educational Talent Search

College Readiness Retreat

July 15^th –19^th

Rising 11^th and 12^th Grade Talent Search Participants

The College Readiness Retreat is a 1-week program hosted at Fayetteville State University.  The Retreat provides a unique opportunity for upperclassmen to experience college life in a college setting. Students will participate in creative college preparation workshops, essay writing, interaction with professional staff and a college campus tour. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their college awareness in an interactive environment.

Upward Bound Residential Program

June 16-July 19, 2013

Rising 10^th -12^th grade students currently enrolled in the Upward Bound Program

The Upward Bound Summer Residential Program provides a unique opportunity for Upward Bound participants to experience college life in an organized and supervised environment. Students will participate in challenging academic coursework to include, English, Math, Science and Spanish and extracurricular activities, Theater Arts, Physical Education and Computer Science. Students have the opportunity to enhance their time management skills, study skills, and social development skills by participating in personal development and cultural activities designed to enhance and enrich their self-awareness.

Upward Bound Math & Science

June 17^th-July 19^th

Rising 9^th -12^th grade students currently enrolled in the Upward Bound Math & Program

The Upward Bound Math & Science Summer Program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills experience college life in an organized and supervised environment.  Students will participate in challenging academic coursework to include, English, Math, Science, Research and extracurricular activities.  Students’ have the unique opportunity to recognize and develop their potential to excel in math and science and pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science.

Transition to College Conference

June 21st

2013 Graduates

This will guide incoming college freshmen strategies to be successful in college.  Transition sessions will focus college success skills and provide assistance on overcoming barriers and challenges that freshmen face once they arrive to college.

Other Opportunities Available for GEAR UP, Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Upward Bound Participants Math & Science Participants

·      Center for Promoting STEM Education and Research (CSPER) Broncos Young Scholars (June 16-22, 2013): Rising Freshmen Students

·      Integrated STEM Academic Success (ISAS) Summer Research Institute (June 17-July 18, 2013): Rising Juniors who want to major in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) fields

Please contact:

GEAR UP-Ms. Glover: crglover01@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-1034

Educational Talent Search-Ms. Adams: cmadams01@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-1686

Upward Bound-Ms. Massey: nmassey@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-1126

Upward Bound Math & Science- Ms. Powell:  vspowell@uncfsu.edu, 910-672-1365