Sunday, January 15, 2012

YMCA 2012 College Tour

Dates: March 12 -16, 2012


Goals:


  • Introduce students to campus/college life while deepening their knowledge of college admissions procedures

  • Strengthen students’ understanding of Black Colleges/Universities’ rich history

  • Assist students with planning and decision making related to their educational future

  • Motivate student achievement

Who Should Attend?


  • Youth grades 8-11 who have a desire to attend and complete college

  • Youth seeking to broaden their knowledge of college acceptance standards and how it relates to their current and future academic expectations

What to Expect?


  • Opportunities to explore nine collegiate campuses

  • Admissions presentations provided by collegiate staff and professional tour guides

  • A great time with volunteers and staff passionate about youth and their positive development

  • Exploration of various cities, cultural visits to local attractions, and shopping at the historic Atlanta Underground Mall

  • Opportunities to connect with collegiate staff

  • New, positive peer friendships

Cost:


Total $225


Deposit:


  • Early bird: non-refundable $50 deposit due by Dec 18th.

  • Late: non-refundable $100 deposit due by Jan 15th.

  • Final balance due: February 15th.

  • Cost includes: transportation, room/board, t-shirt, journal and one activity.

Y Tour Schedule


  • University of Central Florida

  • University of North Florida

  • FAMU

  • Spellman College

  • Morehouse College

  • Clark Atlanta University

  • Morris Brown

  • University of Florida

  • Florida State University

For more information contact: 754.322.3608

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