Summer Program

Program Overview

The camp is designed to equip students with essential life skills, support systems, and higher education resources. While getting a sense of what college could be like, this camp also provides students with information around resources and support after high school graduation.

Submissions for this summer are now open!

C.O.R.E. (Connecting Opportunities and Resources through Education)

A FREE 3-day day camp tailored to students with lived experience in either foster care or homelessness through the McKinney-Vento program.

Programming Dates:               July 14 - 16, 2026             July 21 - 23, 2026             July 28 - 30, 2026

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Age: Students must be high school-aged entering the 10th, 11th, or 12 grades as of Fall 2026. (Generally, ages 16-18 years old)


• Foster Care Status: Applicants must be currently under the care or support of a recognized foster care agency within the state of Texas.


• Academic Standing: Students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 (or a grade point average deemed acceptable by program administrators).


• Interest in Higher Education: Students should express an interest in pursuing post-secondary education in Texas.


• Commitment to Participation: Applicants must be willing to commit to attending all three days of the camp.