College Prep Camp 2025
Sunday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 11, 2025
This program is designed for students who will be high school seniors next fall. Students will receive direction on the entire college application process including college search, and guidance on essay writing and personal statements. Students will receive individual feedback and support from our experienced college counselors and admissions professionals, and get their questions answered.
We’ll also schedule free time for students to enjoy our Lair surroundings, take a swim, play games with new friends, and relax!
More About College Prep Camp
College Prep Camp supports students who will be high school seniors next fall and are planning to apply to UCs and other colleges that use the Common Application for admittance. Highly motivated students entering their junior year next fall may attend as well.
College Search Program: Students will be developing their list of schools to apply to as well as learning what colleges are looking for in an application.
Writing Program: Students will work on the Common Application, UC Prompts and/or College Scholarship Essays during the Writing Exploration part of the program.
Meet Your CPC Program Leads
Brooke Dobson has over 25 years of teaching experience and has served as a College Prep Camp lead instructor for nine years. Brooke’s background includes designing and teaching both AP and Honors English courses, and she was named the 2013-2014 Mariposa County High School Site Teacher of the Year. She was also the recipient of the Fresno State Young Writers’ Conference Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Creative Writing in both 2013 and 2023. Brooke graduated Summa Cumma Laude from CSU Stanislaus in 1995 and received the outstanding English Graduate of the Year award.
Haley Friedman guides high school students and their families through the college admissions process including college search and what to expect on applying to college. Haley also provides clear direction and support on college entrance essays and personal statements. Getting to know each student and guiding them on their unique path to college is Haley’s passion. Learn more about Haley Friedman.
Ken Gonsalves is a college admissions advisor and has worked for UC Berkeley’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions as the Senior Assistant Director for over 21 years. Ken’s experience includes reviewing college applications and assisting prospective students in gaining admission to universities throughout the country.
Booking & Accommodations
Reservations are open.
Register with a friend and each student receives a 10% discount!
Book any open tent — students will be assigned tents with other campers and assigned the same tent if they bring a same-gender friend. When attending with friends, each family should create an account and sign up their own student. Then, in the Special Request box, please indicate that they wish to bunk with a friend who is registering. With this information, we will apply the 10% discount to each account and make sure the students are in the same tent together.
