Register today for an exciting 3-day summer camp for students to explore college life at George Mason University!

This summer camp, hosted between June 12-14, 2023, is brought to you by GEAR UP Virginia. Please use this site to register if you attend school in one of the following districts*:

  • Accomack

  • Brunswick

  • Hopewell

  • Lancaster

  • Manassas City

  • Manassas Park

  • Petersburg

  • Westmoreland

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

Agenda Quick Glance

MONDAY, June 12

12:00 PM: Arrival + Lunch

3:00 - 5:45 PM: Workshop Rotations

6:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 - 10:30 PM: Evening Activities

tuesday, June 13

7:30 AM: Breakfast

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Workshop Rotations

12:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 - 6:00 PM: Workshop Rotations

6:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Evening Activities

Wednesday, June 14

7:30 AM: Breakfast

8:00 - 11:15 AM: Graduation

12:15 PM: Lunch to Go

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

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

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!