Direct inquiries to Lauren Burket at programs@infocus.org or 434 245-6112.
More information available at our Summer Programs FAQ
Pre-College Weekend
A weekend forum for students entering college, designed to help them prepare for the opportunities, challenges and transitions involved in entering the college setting.
The program begins with dinner on Friday, June 27th, and finishes with breakfast on Monday, June 30th. Students will have the oppurtunity to hear from current college students, as well as recent graduates.
Date: June 27-30, 2008
Grades: For students currently in grade 12, or attending college in Fall 2008
Cost: $175
Location: Martha's Vineyard, at the FOCUS Study Center
Program Director: Dan Walker
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Other Opportunitites
Rising College Freshmen
In addition to Pre-College Weekend, rising college freshmen are eligible to attend any of our other upper-school programs, service projects, or internships. Internship 2, which opperates during Middle School Adventure A, combines a sevice opportunity with a program! The service component is behind the scenes assistance to the MSA-A program. Additionally, rising college freshmen may be eligible to be a 'young leader' at one of our Crossroads programs. There is a special program for these first time leaders at Crossroads.
Current College Students
FOCUS offers a variety of opportunities for college students to spend extended time living and working at the Study Center. Contact our Program Office for more information or visit the National Programs page of our Volunteers section.
For Summer 2008, we are looking for volunteers to serve as Program Leaders & Vineyard staff. There are opportunities to work with students, cook meals, and perform maintenance work. There are also a few paid positions in maintenance, kitchen staff, and office staff. Please contact programs@infocus.org or wbowman@infocus.org for more information. about these opportunities.
