This is a home-based program held once a week for eight weeks. Families usually request more than one session. This program matches middle and high school students with Hispanic adults in the community. The adults share their academic and professional experiences with the child in a series of home visits. Each meeting has an educational theme, such as applying for summer study programs or setting semester goals.
Mentors offer suggestions to the families about how the youth can explore their interests.
Also, a group meeting is held each month for all of the participants. Group activities include college student panels, visits to local universities and Internet access computer labs. Parents are encouraged to participate and become involved in the planning process. The tutoring occurs at night and, in addition to English, workers can be taught basic adjustment skills or citizenship information. The camp is housed in a small college where the students stay in dorms and use the cafeteria, recreation facilities and classrooms.