Pre-College Camps

Direct interaction with students is what we love the most. For several years, Y2L has provided college readiness services to students through our pre-college camps.

Become

a Leader

Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation partners with Migrant Education Program regions throughout the state to provide overnight college readiness programs. Students are motivated and guided through a series of workshops and leadership activities in which they learn how to become competitive college applicants, and leaders in their communities.

Fall SCICON Camp

In October, Y2L offers high school Seniors an invitation for a weekend of intensive college readiness activities and academic services at Camp SCICON in Springville, California. For 3 days and 2 nights these services include, but are not limited to:

  • Hands-on guidance in completing the FAFSA and Dream Act applications.
  • On-site assistance completing at least one University of California, California State University, or California Community College application.
  • Explore different career paths
  • Opportunities to gain cultural awareness and leadership skills through educational activities and motivational speakers.



Come back later for more information about this camp or feel free to call our office at (661) 374-8817!


Spring College Tour Trip


In partnership​ with ​the Migrant Education Program, Region ​5, Youth 2 Leaders Education Foundation​,​ offers a 4-day College Tour​ ​Road-trip​ for ​current sophomores and juniors in ​high school ​and​ visit approximately 9 colleges ​and universities.​ Participating students​ have the opportunity​ to​ visit each campus, learn about the academic programs and services each campus offers, hear from current college students as they will share how their academic experience and life has changed since high school, explore​ the programs and resources​ colleges and universities​ offer ​in hopes to increase their interest in pursuing ​a higher level degree beyond high school.



This trip ​will take place on spring break week.​ Information will be given out about the specific date and colleges that will be toured in this event. This entire trip is absolutely free​ ​for current 10th (sophomores) and 11th (juniors) ​grade ​high school students enrolled in the Region 5, Migrant Education Program! To be eligible for this program,​ ​contact the Migrant Resource Teacher at your​ ​high​ school for more information. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!

High School Student Retreat


The High School Student Retreat, located at the Rancho El Chorro outdoor campus in San Luis Obispo, is a dynamic event designed to inspire and empower high school students. With a focus on personal development, the retreat features engaging workshops that help students cultivate effective habits for academic success and beyond.

The High School Student retreat focuses on topics such as:

  • A-G requirements
  • Leadership Skills
  • College Prep
  • College Educational Plan
  • FAFSA / CADAA Apps


Spring SCICON Camp



Each year we host 6-8th grade students at camp SCICON in Springville, California. For 3 days and 2 nights, students who attend are introduced to college readiness tools that will help them set a clear path for the years to come such as:


  • A-G Requirements
  • Financial Aid Information on FAFSA and Dream Act applications 
  • Explore different career paths 
  • Opportunities to gain cultural awareness and leadership skills through educational activities and motivational speakers.



Tizoc Valdez Lopez

Program Coordinator Fellow

STEM Pre-College Camp



In the summer of 2015, Youth 2 Leaders partnered with Migrant Education Region V to launch the first STEM focused Pre-college Camp at the University of California of Santa Barbara. 


Y2L is excited to host this annual program where students spend 11 days at UC Santa Barbara learning about the various educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The students take courses related to the STEM fields, including an introduction to coding. In addition, the students have the opportunity to hear from various professionals in the field and also work very closely with current STEM major students. Activities such as making a rocket, building a solar powered car, and visiting the marine biology reef- touch tank at UCSB which add an enriching experience.


This program is free for students so don't miss out on this enriching opportunity, act fast, space is limited!

Pre-College/Yo Puedo Camp


Each summer Y2L hosts over 100 students at our camps on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. For one week students dive into academic enrichment and college readiness activities. We run two simultaneous programs during the week long camp.


Pre-College is a camp that prepares incoming 9th grade students to make a smooth transition to high school. Students take three classes throughout the week which cover literature, writing, and college readiness. The students hear from guest speakers, and get to explore college life at one of the nation's top universities.


Yo Puedo! (I Can!) is a camp designed to help high school upperclassmen (10th and 11th grade) develop skills that will help them prepare for the upcoming school year and beyond. Students in this camp also take classes throughout the week, which cover literature, math, and college readiness. Much like the Pre-College group, these students get to hear from guest speakers and explore college life at UC Santa Barbara.

Don't miss out of this wonderful program! 

For more information about our Pre-College camps feel free email us at info@y2lef.org or give us a call at (661) 374-8817!

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