College Assistance Migrant Program

“Our mission is to provide a fully encompassed freshman experience for migrant college students that will propel them into successful college completion and career attainment”

WHAT IS CAMP?
CAMP is a federally funded program designed to provide an opportunity for students of migrant families to attend college. Crowder College’s program recruits students from Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. CAMP assists students in successfully completing their first year of college through various services such as:

Antonio Salas (left) participates in a
tutoring session sponsored by CAMP.

Financial Aid:

-Room and Board
-Tuition Assistance
-Textbooks

Leadership Ranch in Republic, Missouri provided the opportunity for all CAMP participants
to develop leadership, teambuilding, and personal achievement skills

Academic/Scholarship Advising
Tutoring
Counseling
Career Planning/Counseling
Health Services
Cultural Experiences

Fernando Garcia takes advantage of the job shadowing
opportunity offered by CAMP. Stan Irsik, an electrical
engineer, shows Fernando what he does day to day

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR CAMP?

A student is eligible for CAMP if they meet one of the following criteria.

1. You, your parent(s) or guardian(s) have engaged in migrant or seasonal farm work for at least 75 days within the last 24 months
2. Has been eligible for the Title 1C Migrant Education Program
3. Has qualified for the Workforce Investment Act 167 Program (WIA 167), formerly the JTPA 402 Program

AND

1. Has a high school diploma or GED
2. Meets minimum requirements for admission to Crowder College

CAMP scholars have the opportunity to excel academically with
assistance from CAMP staff in tutoring, academic advising, and goal setting

 

In addition, the program also delivers support services to satisfy the educational and personal needs of each participant. All CAMP participants will receive the following services:

• An intensive orientation program.
• Specialized tutoring services tailored to student’s ability and schedule
• Weekly personal and career counseling sessions
• Biweekly meetings with an academic counselor
• Health care services

All Work and No Play?...No Way!

CAMP participants enjoy a round of putt-putt golf
during CAMP RoughRider orientation

 

By becoming a participant in CAMP you will not only be provided opportunities to develop academic, personal and career skills, but you will have the opportunity to travel to metropolitan cities and visit museums, attend cultural events, and HAVE FUN!!

 

CAMP Alumni?

Visit this site College Assistance Migrant Program Alumni Association to learn more about the national Alumni group. Over 5,000 CAMP'ers have graduated from college since 1972! The National CAMP program is hoping to share the CAMP Alumni website with many of the early CAMP'ers.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 417.455.5510

 

Quick facts about Crowder College:

• 2-year state community college
• Approximately 2,800 students.
• Offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
• Over 150 students live on campus.
• The highest graduation rate among community colleges nine of the past ten years.
• State-of-the-art YMCA facility within easy walking distance.
• New residence halls conveniently located on campus.

College Assistance Migrant Program
Crowder College
601 Laclede
Neosho, MO 64850

Phone 417.455.5510
Fax 417.455.5731

airsik@crowder.edu

CAMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education