Mi Familia, Mi Futuro hosted “Pathways to Success,” a dynamic Family Summer Camp designed to equip 7th and 8th grade students with important college-readiness skills.
Around 40 participants attended the camp each day, which took place June 23rd through June 26th.
Mi Familia, Mi Futuro is a grant program whose objective is to remove barriers for students and families as they pursue a post-secondary education.
In partnership with the Lone Star College Kingwood’s Health Professions Building, LSC-East Aldine Center, and the LSC-Process Technology Center, families explored campuses, career pathways, and technical programs.
The camp also featured financial literacy sessions from Prairie View A&M University’s Wellness in Houston and College of Business, and Ana Moros from LSC-East Aldine Center presented the various college financial aid options available.
Families enjoyed a scavenger hunt supported by the LSC Outreach and Honors College teams.
“It was an amazing experience. Thank you so much for all the prizes and effective persuasion of this campus. I’ll expect to see y’all in a few years, just like the rest of my LSC dedicated family,” shared Kylie Tellez, an 8th grader who attended the camp.
The week wrapped up with SMART goal setting, a Q&A with firefighter Manuel Torres, and a special mini graduation where participants received certificates and celebrated their journey together.
Diana Cuervo, a 7th grade student, said she would encourage others to attend the Family Summer Camp.
“I do recommend it because now I know what I want to do or study when I enter college.”
For more information on the Mi Familia, Mi Futuro grant program, visit https://www.lonestar.edu/familia-futuro.htm.
Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D. serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2024 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit Lonestar.edu.
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