Office of Professional & Continuing Education

GEAR UP Achieve will host a unique residential experience for rising 10th graders who are members of the current cohort of schools through the grant. Please check the link to determine if your school is participating in this grant before applying. GEAR UP Achieve School List.

Camp participants will experience campus-life for the week in a shared dorm room, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Through the GEAR UP Achieve Summer Camp, students will participate in academic enrichment, peer-lead experiences, mentoring, and networking opportunities to participating students through specific activities:

• Academic Enrichment: Activities related to math and science with the goal of building confidence and further interest in STEM and business and technology-related fields.

• College Planning: An introduction to the college planning process with an emphasis on developing a high school plan of action for graduation and exploring potential academic majors.

• Career Exploration: Daily career exploration workshops with a spotlight on a different emerging industry with a significant impact on the local economy. Workshops will either include an industry-related guest speaker or a guided hands-on activity with a local industry expert.

Participants will have full time supervision with AYP counselors and program staff.