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IDEA
Place
- Ruston,
Louisiana -
The Louisiana Coalition
for Academic
and
Mentoring
Programs
for Success
has developed a statewide network of
LA GEAR UP Explorers Camps.
What are the LA GEAR UP
Explorers Camps?
These Explorers Camps have four main
components:
- Tutoring
Program
- Leadership
Training
- Math and
Science Enrichment Activities
- College
Life Experiences
Tutoring Program
On the first day of camp, you will take an
ACT
preparation test. These tests are also being given to all 8th and 10th
grade students in Louisiana. The ACT is required for entrance to all
Louisiana colleges and universities. Using results of this test, a
tutoring program will be developed for each participant to help you
succeed on the ACT.
Leadership Training
One of the goals of the Explorers Camps is
to
help you develop your leadership potential. Students who demonstrate
exceptional leadership potential may be offered the opportunity to
return to future camps as student leaders and mentors.
Math and Science Enrichment
Not sure which camp you would like to
attend?
The Explorers Camps allow you to explore a number of different fields
of scientific inquiry. Each of the host universities has developed a
special Camp specifically for LA GEAR UP students. Read the
descriptions, and decide which one YOU would like to explore!
Experience College Life!
During this unique one-week experience,
participants will stay in a real dormitory on a university campus.
Meals will be available in the Student Center, and participants will
have access to all university facilities just as if they were attending
college for the first time. Teacher candidates, counselors, teacher
cadets, and other college students will serve as counselors and guides
during the entire camp. Field trips for each camp are also planned for
all participants.
What is the cost?
There is no NO CHARGE
for students in LA GEAR UP schools!!
LA GEAR UP provides transportation, living expenses, meals, materials,
and all other costs associated with this camp. Participants may choose
to bring a limited amount of cash with them for souvenirs, etc.
Certificates, T-shirts, and other items are also provided to all
participants, but...ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED!!!
Who can attend?
Any student that is currently in the 7th,
8th,
9th, 10th, or 11th grade in a LA GEAR UP school is eligible to apply for
Explorers Camps. If you have never attended a Camp at Louisiana Tech,
you should apply to attend one of those Camps this year. If you have
attended a Louisiana Tech Camp, then you may select from any of the
other camps available.
Remember, if you attended a
Louisiana Tech Camp last summer, you MUST submit a completed Individual
Career Portfolio with your application in order to be
eligible to attend Camp this summer. If you have not already done so,
you should get the Portfolio from the Explorers
Club Sponsor at your school, your guidance counselor, or school
principal. Your
application cannot be processed without it!
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Applications are due May 2, 2008. ---
Location and
information about each Camp
To find out the dates and topics for each
Camp,
click on a link below. No matter which Camp you are applying for, there
is only one application form.
CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS CAMPS
 Louisiana Tech University
(First Time Campers ONLY!)
If
you have already attended a LA GEAR UP Explorer's summer Camp
at Louisiana Tech you may choose one of the following Camps.
Louisiana Tech University
(Engineering
Camp)
Louisiana Tech University
(Sports Medicine)
For
information regarding any Project, contact:
IDEA
Place
La
CAMPS
P.
O. Box 3163
Ruston, Louisiana 71272
PHONE: (318) 257-2866 FAX:
(318) 257-4753
http://www.latech.edu/lagearup
Glenn
Beer, Director: gbeer@latech.edu
Updated March 7, 2008
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