CAMP US
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of students self-reported two things after camp, 1. knowing more about how to have a successful job interview and 2. feeling more motivated and prepared to do well in the 9th grade.
As a continuation of ASAS’ W.A.R. curriculum, ASAS rising 9th graders, who are identified as at risk of dropping out, participate in a summer high school transition program called CampUs. Students sleep in college dorms, eat in the cafeteria and take daily classes on how to be successful in high school, college, and the workforce. Students create personalized four-year high school plans, including local graduation requirements. They learn about the SATs, complete their own mock college application and admissions interview, select college classes and majors, and visit various academic departments on campus. They are mentored by successful high school and college students and hear from career panels of community leaders working in diverse sectors. They wrap up with a group community service project and a “College Acceptance Ceremony.” After a successful launch of the program in Los Angeles in the summer of 2010, nearly 500 ASAS students participated in CampUs on six college campuses across the country in 2011. We hope to expand the program to all ASAS cities in 2012. CampUs has been particularly successful in preparing at-risk students for academic and social success in the 9th grade and in fostering their long-term college and career goals.
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CampUs By Ti’Andre Bellinger 8th Grader, ASAS South Florida
CAMPUS GOT YOU NEVER LEAVES YOU KING/QUEEN HOLD YOU UNDER THEIR WING AND TREAT YOU LIKE A BUT DON’T GET ME WRONG THEY ALSO TEACH HOW TO DO THE RIGHT THING. SOME DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS TAKE PLACE BUT FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS IN THE RIGHT PLACE. BRING YOU TO PLACES YOU NEVER SAW BEFORE WHATEVER COLOR, RACE, OR RELIGION. DESPITE OF WHAT THE HATERS SAY IT’S UNTRUE BECAUSE WHAT THEY DON’T KNOW IS CAMPUS IS ALL ABOUT YOU. SO MAYBE ONE DAY WHEN WE LOOK UP AND SMILE TO CASH THAT BIG CHECK WE’LL KNOW CAMPUS® SET US FREE TO DO WHAT’S BEST FOR US
After-School All-Stars Annual Report 2010 - 2011
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