An Exciting College Search and Personal Statement/Essay Workshop for High School Juniors and Seniors

June 12–16, 2012

$695 per person* | $200 deposit | Camp Oski

Registration for Seniors at College Prep Camp 2012 is now closed. In addition, all online registration is now closed. If you are a Junior and would like to register, please call 510.642.0221.

Thank you to all who have registered - we look very forward to seeing you at the Lair!

*Register with a friend and save $195 on each fee! Price includes all food, lodging, and instruction. Signing up early is encouraged. Space is limited in order for us to ensure a high level of instruction and individual assistance.

College Admissions in the Woods!

College is one of the best times of your life and the application process should be fun too. At College Prep Camp at the Lair, there will certainly be fun! We are offering an exceptional session for rising high school juniors and seniors. Our exciting and upbeat curriculum features:

• College Search Workshops – Find colleges that fit your interests and goals!
• College Application Seminars – Learn how to complete the best application possible!
• Seniors! Personal Statement/Essay Workshops – Walk away with your drafts completed!
• Juniors! SAT and ACT prep planning – Take a practice test and map out your study plan!
• Financial Aid and Scholarships – Learn how to get the most money possible!
• Seniors – Learn how to make the most out of your freshman year of college!
• And the requisite Lair fun – hiking, campfires, skits, sports competition, college stories from real college students, and more!

Students will receive expert guidance and advice from college admissions staff, high school guidance counselors, AP English instructors, and current university students. Sessions will include break out workshops, sessions on making the most out of college, key note speakers from top universities, and more. The goal? To help students be relaxed, prepared, and excited for their upcoming college experience. We're here to tell you, college and college prep is an eye-opening adventure—one of the more significant experiences you'll have in your life—and that the work you put in now can not only be fun, but oh so worth it! Join Lair staff and a fun population of your peers from throughout the U.S. for our extremely productive and fun-filled week.

For more information or to register for this dynamic and energizing session, please contact the Lair office at 510.642.0221 or register online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does my student get to camp?

Parents will be asked to drive their student to and from camp—though the Lair may be able to provide transportation for a family in need.

Are parents invited?

A polite No!, though parents are welcome to stay locally for the duration of the session if that is more convenient for them. A special rate is being offered for CPC parents at the CAA’s Pinecrest Chalet—call 209.965.3276 for more details.

Will there be an adult in each tent?

There will be at least one adult chaperone staying in each of the four 6–7-cabin tent circles, supervising after-class activity.

What else about the tents?

They are as described—simple, but cozy. All tents are same-sex accommodations.

Will my student have a break from the indoor class curriculum and be able to enjoy the fresh mountain air?

Yes, there will be plenty of time for your student to be active and participate in some fun outdoor Lair programming.

Is this program really going to be beneficial to my student and is he/she going to have fun?

We will offer invaluable direction to our attendees and IT'S OUR #1 GOAL to provide—in a fun and spirited environment—the tools necessary to conduct a successful college search, to present SAT and ACT test planning strategies, to offer sound direction on applying for scholarships and financial aid, and provide first hand testimonials about the college experience. A full curriculum to be sure, but this is what we will deliver!

Lair Accommodations

Please visit our Accommodations page to learn more about your Lair tent amenities and some other limited lodging options. Attendees may sign up for an individual tent at the time of registration, or request a same-sex tent mate.

Programs and dates are subject to change.

Downloads

College Prep Camp Sample Schedule (.pdf)

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