Monthly Archives: June 2010

Kenneth Williams spoke to the camp today and encouraged students to consider a higher education in order to help themselves, then they will be in a postion to help others.

AOA students form a panel to discuss how African Americans are portrayed on BET and the affects it has on our youth.  Malcolm Snorden of the University of Maryland Talent Search discusses college entry tests and how to prepare for … Continue reading →

Professionals presented at the camp today.  First up was Nicki Washington,  author of “Prepped for Success”.  Then Aaron Waller from the Washington Redskins spoke about his career journey.  We ended the day with US Secret Service Agent Kevin Robinson who … Continue reading →

                                                                                                                   AOA students had a great day at NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, MD.  In the morning, the students enjoyed the visitors center.  During the afternoon, the students participated in a presentation on the Sun.

Another very productive day at camp.  Leslie Nesbitt of Rhythmic Walls and Joel Dearring of Prince George’s Community College delivered engaging career and college presentations to the students.  Ms. Nesbitt explained how she changes plain surfaces into textured masterpieces.  She … Continue reading →

What a wonderful day at the AOA Summer Camp today! Our guest was County Executive candidate Rushern Baker who answered some unexpected tough questions from our students! Congratulations to the AOA students for really stepping up to the plate today! And thank you Mr. Baker for visiting our camp! We hope you come back! Continue reading →

AOA College Counselors Ja’Lisa Dixon and Malik Washington delivered engaging presentations to the campers today.  Auditions were also held for tomorrow’s “role play” for broadcasting careers.  Prince George’s County Executive candidate, RUSHERN BAKER, will be our guest!  The campers are … Continue reading →

AOA College Access Summer Camp update–Day 1…after orientation and English and math enhancement sessions, Traci Jamison from Maryland System of Maryland gave a great presentation on Way2Go–a program that guides students from 6th grade through graduation and on to COLLEGE!!!!!  WAY TO GO!!!!

Age of Awareness College Access Summer Camp at Gholson Middle School is funded by a grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).  The camp is an early intervention program geared to introduce the students to college and career options.  … Continue reading →