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CAMINOS CAMP: August 19-21, 2022

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Sobre / About:

Este verano, el programa de Open Campus y Juntos está lanzando el campamento de Caminos para estudiantes Latinx de primer año que van a asistir un colegio comunitario, universidad pública o privada en el otoño. Este campamento residencial de 3 días consistirá de sesiones y talleres para ayudar a los estudiantes navegar las instituciones de educación superior y destacar la riqueza cultural de la comunidad Latina. Además, participaran en actividades divertidas como boliche, una barbacoa y más! 

This summer, the Open Campus and Juntos program is piloting Caminos Camp for first-year Lat­inx college students attending any community college, public and private universities in the Fall. This 3-day residential camp will consist of sessions and workshops to help students navigate higher education institutions and highlight the cultural wealth of the Latinx community. Plus, we will engage in fun activities such as bowling, a BBQ celebration and more!  

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Cuando / When:

Agosto 19-21, 2022 / August 19-21, 2022

1pm Friday-3pm Sunday

Para / For:

Estudiantes Latinos recién graduados de la high / Recent Latinx high school graduates.

Donde / Location:

Campus de la Universidad Estatal de Oregón (OSU) en Corvallis. Se proporcionará transporte si lo necesita. / Oregon State University (OSU) Corvallis Campus. Transportation will be provided if needed.

Costo / Cost:

$0 (Gratis) / (Free)

Regístrese Aquí / Register Here


 

Camp Goals:

Our mission is to support first-year Latinx college students by providing them with the tools, resources, and information to help them navigate higher education institutions. We will address key topics and potential barriers with the goal to enhance retention and persistence and make their dreams of obtaining a college degree a reality. We want to highlight the cultural knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Latinx community that will be an asset in their college journey!

Program Outline:

Students will engage in the program in the summer (i.e. July) after their high school graduation and before their enrollment in an institution of higher education in the fall. This program consists of the following: 

  • Caminos Sessions
    • Ni de aqui, ni de alla 
    • Saber es poder 
    • Invertir en mi futuro 
  • Workshops
    • Personal finance 
    • Self care and wellness
    • Majors and careers
  • Fun activities:
    • Bowling
    • BBQ celebration
    • and more!

 


 

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Program Coordinator

Contact Elena to find out more and get started!

ElenaElena Contreras

Statewide Open Campus and Juntos Graduate Assistant


elena.contreras@oregonstate.edu 

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