Register today for an exciting 3-day summer camp for students to explore college life at William & Mary!

This summer camp, hosted between July 8-10, 2024, is brought to you by GEAR UP Virginia. Please use this site to register if you attend school in one of the following districts*:

  • Danville

  • Harrisonburg

  • Manassas City

  • Petersburg

  • Westmoreland

*If you do not see your district listed above, consult your GEAR UP coordinator. A different camp is available for other districts, and it has its own registration website!

Agenda Quick Glance (Coming Soon)

monDAY, july 8

11:30AM: Arrival, lunch served at 12:00PM

1:00PM: Welcome! Opening Session

2:00PM: Meet Your Team: Dancy Party Introductions

3:15PM: Workshop: Lifelines

4:30PM: Workshop/Simulator: Cyber Attack

5:30PM: Dinner

7:00PM: Evening Activity: FOCUS Olympics

10:00PM: Curfew

tuesDAY, JUly 9

7:30AM: Breakfast, followed by a Morning Energizer at 8:30AM

9:00AM: Outdoor Adventure Course

11:00AM: Workshops: Twisted Tower + Managing the Digital You

12:00PM: Lunch

1:00PM: Campus Bookstore + College Connection

3:00PM: Workshops: Managing the Digital You + Twisted Tower

4:00PM: Presentation Prep + SMART Goals

5:30PM: Dinner

7:00PM: Evening Activity: Lipsync Battle

10:00PM: Curfew

wednesDAY, JUly 10

7:30AM: Breakfast, followed by a Morning Energizer at 8:30AM

9:00AM: Presentation Prep

10:15AM: Presentations

11:15AM: Graduation + Evaluations

12:15PM: Depart with a boxed lunch

SUMMER CAMP links:

*Please Note: school staff will need to input all information captured on paper registration via the online registration link once complete.

 

REGISTER FOR CAMP AT

William & Mary

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This interactive experience is an opportunity for students to enhance lifelong employability skills and attitudes for future success in both college and the working world.

  • GEAR UP staff will transport students to and from the summer camp. GEAR UP staff members are district employees of the school your student attends.

  • Students are staying on campus and will be assigned a roommate. All students must be in their rooms between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Overnight security is on duty during the overnight hours.

  • A suggested packing list will be provided once registration is complete, but students should plan to dress accordingly for an indoor/outdoor camp. Casual and comfortable clothing is appropriate, and all attendees will receive a t-shirt to be worn on day two of camp!