February 11th-12th
For students from the following areas: Raleigh, Richmond, Greater Washington Area and VA Boarding Schools.
(If you live in another FOCUS area and are interested in a weekend program,
please see our Princeton Weekend Page.)
Meet old friends and make new ones! Enjoy the town of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. In this setting students in grades 9-12 who live or attend schools in Raleigh, Greater Washington Area, Richmond, or the Virginia Boarding Schools can enjoy a change of pace from the regular weekend.
This overnight for students from our Southern areas is designed to be a fun and relaxing time. In recognition that some schools allow limited weekend travel and certain students will be taking the SATs Saturday morning, we’ve decided to condense this program into only two glorious days!
Groups will arrive, check in and head out for shopping or lunch on Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall before the program ‘officially’ begins in the afternoon. Sunday morning we will have breakfast on the Lawn of UVA, followed by the morning meeting. The program will then go together to get lunch on the Corner before some groups have to head out for home. Those that are able to stay will be able to take advantage of some special afternoon activities, including a guided UVA tour from FOCUS college students!
The Program Fee
The program fee for Charlottesville Weekend is $65 and will cover dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday, housing costs, the speaker, special musical guests, as well all program games and activities Saturday and Sunday. Students will be responsible for covering their lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and any transportation costs from their region.
Please contact your local area staff if you would like to apply for a scholarship.
Transportation
FOCUS areas may organize carpools with staff and volunteers. There will also be driving and parking directions for those bringing their own vehicles. (Contact your local area to inquire).
Suggested Packing List
You will need to pack all linens (we suggest a sleeping bag and pillow), a towel, and toiletries. We also suggest you bring comfortable shoes, and comfortable clothes for indoors and outdoors.
Please feel free to bring any musical instrument, a notebook, camera, or sports equipment
Please Do Not Bring
Alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, computers, DVD's, ipod speakers, video cameras, and PSP's. If any student is found with such items, the items in question will either be confiscated until the end of the program, or, in the case of alcohol or illegal drugs, the student may be sent home early. FOCUS is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Registration for this program will open in January.