Monthly Archives: July 2010
AOA College Access Summer Camp at Gholson, Day 14
Friday was the the last day of the AOA College Access Summer Camp. the students toured Prince George’s Community College and received a presentation from AOA friends Joel Dearring and Ernest Moore. During an awards ceremony, the students received certificates … Continue reading
ATK and AOA STEM Day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age of Awareness Students Build and Launch Water Rockets with ATK Engineer July 8, 2010 Students participating in the Age of Awareness Summer Program at G. James Gholson Middle School in Landover, MD, became rocket scientists today as they designed, … Continue reading
AOA College Counselor, Malik Washington, is winner of Major Brown award
AOA College Access Summer Camp College Counselor, Malik Washington, (left, Wendy Johnson on right) was awarded $50 for excelling in his efforts at the camp. The donation was in honor of Major Brown, a teacher and coach in the Jersey … Continue reading
AOA College Access Summer Camp at Gholson, Day 13
What a day at camp today!! Our guest speaker and homegirl, Kathy Miles, came in and talked about her career as a corporate attorney and also enlightened the students about obtaining and maintaining a good credit standing. Kathy also highlighted her Harvard University … Continue reading
AOA College Access Summer Camp at Gholson, Day 12
No speakers today at camp…the students completed a practice college application, did workbook exercises and reviewed the information necessary for them to know about getting into college. We got the creative juices flowing later and created some interesting pieces!
AOA College Access Summer Camp at Gholson, Day 11
Day 11 at AOA College Access Summer camp included a presentation from NFL Players Association Attorney Art McAfee, a www.collegeboard.com training session from AOA College Counselor Malik Washington and a discussion on making choices from AOA Volunteer and AOA Parent, Ms. … Continue reading
AOA College Access Summer Camp at Gholson, Day 10
AOA campers enjoyed a tour of the University of Maryland in College Park. After touring the campus, the students went bowling for the afternoon at the Terp Zone in Stamp Student Union. Our College Camp Counselors (in green shirts) were … Continue reading
AOA College Access Summer Camp, Day 9
Today the students toured the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in Baltimore.