Campamento Hispano Abriendo Nuestro Camino a la Educación (CHANCE)

UNCG CHANCE is a 6-day summer program for Latinx rising high school juniors and seniors. During their time on campus, students will participate in college preparation and leadership skills development. These experiences include:

• Attending class seminars (across several disciplines)
• Admissions and Financial Aid
• Leadership development
• Team building activities
• Campus organizations
• Cultural experiences
• Sports activities
• Civic responsibility

Participants engage with university professors, students, and staff to develop a peer/professional network forging positive, healthy mentorship connections focused on academic success and personal growth. This program encourages Latinx students to attend college by increasing their awareness of higher education and showing that it is well within their reach.

Contact Kattya Castellón (k.castellon@uncg.edu) or Margarita Kerkado (m_kerkad@uncg.edu) if interested in either assisting with the program or attending it.