College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Events

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April 5, 9:30 am

WHAT IS CAMP?

The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) assists students from migrant and/or seasonal farm working backgrounds in their first-year transition to college by providing academic, financial, and personal support as well as supplemental educational opportunities to help reach their goals at SUNY Oneonta and beyond.

CAMP is a federally funded scholarship program specifically designed to support students from migrant and seasonal farm working families in the pursuit of higher education. Established in 1981, CAMP has successfully helped thousands of students accomplish their educational goals nationwide.

CAMP aims to facilitate college access for 25 students annually through recruitment, application help, and financial assistance and to support college success through academic skill building, emotional and social adjustment support, and community development. CAMP participants must attend and complete their first year at SUNY Oneonta and participate in program activities to receive their scholarship. In addition to providing student support, CAMP also engages families to ease the transition to college and strengthen and extend student support systems.

There are 51 CAMP projects nationwide, but SUNY Oneonta CAMP is the only project in New York State. SUNY Oneonta CAMP was established in 2001 and has served hundreds of students in their pursuit of a four-year college degree.

CAMP collaborates with the NYS-MEP throughout the year and invites migrant eligible high school students to events where they can learn about social and academic college life and the possibility of becoming a CAMP student.

Contact a CAMP Recruiter or your NYS-MEP Migrant Educator for more information.

2023/2024 CAMP Events

IN-PERSON Keys To Success

(For students in grades 11 and 12)

The Keys to Success event, hosted annually by CAMP, is for juniors and seniors in high school who qualify for CAMP. Juniors who are interested in attending SUNY Oneonta and seniors who have already been accepted to SUNY Oneonta are invited to stay a night on campus to get a glimpse of college life. Students will spend time with current CAMP students, tour the campus, meet professors, and participate in the Admitted Student Day events, hosted by the Office of Admissions. Additionally, with recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), CAMP will host a financial aid session. The Keys to Success event is taking place April 5-6, 2024 and will be facilitated in English only. The agenda, fliers, and required forms can be found at the end of this page.

Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, 2024

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IN-PERSON College Exploration Day at SUNY Oneonta

(For students in grades 9-12)

Learn more about the College Assistance Migrant Program and SUNY Oneonta! This event is in-person at SUNY Oneonta where students will have the opportunity to go on a campus tour, eat lunch, and learn next steps for going to college after high school.

Register by Friday, October 13, 2023, using the button below. One week prior to the event, Nora Mendez, CAMP Recruiter, will email all the details for the event. Keep an eye out for a text message from Nora as well!

Friday, October 20, 2023 (11am-4pm) This session will be in ENGLISH.
Participants must complete the Release of Liability Form and Consent Form. (Please see the workshop resources section below.)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

VIRTUAL College Exploration Day

(For students in grades 9-12)

Learn more about the College Assistance Migrant Program at SUNY Oneonta and the next steps for going to college after high school. This event is virtual via Zoom.

Register by Friday, October 20, 2023, using the button below. One week prior to the event, Nora Mendez, CAMP Recruiter, will email Zoom meeting information. Keep an eye out for a text message from Nora as well!

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (5-6:30pm) This session will be in ENGLISH.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

VIRTUAL Transfer Night

Learn about CAMP and the transfer process at SUNY Oneonta.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (6-7:30pm) This session will be in ENGLISH.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

VIRTUAL Parents of CAMP Events

(For parents/guardians with students in grades 9-12)

Parents and guardians, join us via Zoom to learn about the College Assistance Migrant Program at SUNY Oneonta and the services we offer for students with a history of migrant farm work in their families. Some benefits of being a CAMP student at SUNY Oneonta are academic and social support, scholarships, school supplies, and more.

In this session we'll answer all your questions and let you know what to expect if your child is interested in CAMP! Register using the button below. One week prior to the event, Nora Mendez, CAMP Recruiter, will email the Zoom meeting information. Keep an eye out for a text message from Nora as well!