Bring college within reach for every student.
Camp Coug is a one-day, campus-based college access program that connects high school students to higher education through immersive tours, mentorship, workshops, and ongoing support through the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub.
A scalable college readiness model built through partnership.
Camp Coug brings high school students to campus for guided tours, round-robin workshops, and mentorship focused on college access, financial aid, scholarships, and academic confidence. Students are bused to campus and returned home the same day, making participation easier for schools and families.
Campus Experience
Two one-day camps introduced students to campus life in a way that felt welcoming, practical, and achievable.
Round-Robin Workshops
Students explored the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, academic support, and myths about college.
Mentorship That Continues
The experience extends beyond the event through MentorBoost Kits and the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub.
Designed to remove barriers and create momentum.
Experience. Mentorship. Tools. Ongoing support.
Campus Tours
Students explored Education, Agriculture, Business, Engineering, and Communications through tours led by current WSU student mentors.
Layered Mentorship
Mentoring came from student tour guides, four adult alumni mentors from Cougs 4 Kids, and fourteen mentors from Communities in Schools.
Practical Workshops
Sessions addressed academic support, application deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, on-campus living, and assumptions about college.
Logistics Solved
Transportation, permissions, lunches, and school coordination were handled through partnership so students could focus on the experience.
MentorBoost Kits
Every student left with a branded kit that combined basic needs, encouragement, educational tools, and enrichment items.
24/7 Resource Hub
The Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub gives students continued access to tools and support after camp ends.
More than exposure. A complete pathway.
Most college readiness programs stop at inspiration. Camp Coug combines on-campus immersion, multi-level mentorship, practical take-home tools, and digital continuity through the C4K Resource Hub.
Why the model works
Students don’t just hear about college. They see it, ask questions, walk through departments, interact with mentors, and leave with items that reinforce belonging and next steps.
That combination makes the experience easier to remember, easier to talk about at home, and easier to act on later.
Accessibility & inclusion
Camp Coug was structured to support students with special needs through school coordination, partner planning, mentor presence, transportation, and day-of support.
This makes the model both inclusive and scalable for future campuses and nonprofit collaborations.
Each partner played a distinct and essential role.
Local Schools
Coordinated field trip logistics, student participation, permissions alignment, and special needs support.
Communities in Schools
Gathered permissions, arranged and funded transportation, ordered lunches, supplied mentors, and delivered an on-campus living workshop.
Cougs 4 Kids
Assembled and distributed MentorBoost Kits, created name tags, and led a workshop on assumptions about college and college students.
Washington State University
Coordinated campus tours, provided student mentors, and delivered workshops on academic support, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.
Take-home support designed around the Five Pillars of Caring.
Basic Human Needs
T-shirt, water bottle, bottled water, and rain poncho.
Love & Belonging
Handwritten note of encouragement from the partnership team.
Community Support
C4K Resource Hub card and key tag for continued access.
Education
Pen, day planner, and USB thumb drive.
Enrichment
Two Flatstick Pub mini golf passes and an inflatable Butch.
Co-Branded Visibility
Branding opportunities across backpacks, notes, bottles, resource cards, and shirts created value for mission-aligned sponsors and partners.
What the experience felt like.
Before Camp Coug, college felt like something other people did. After talking to students on the tour, it felt like a place I could actually belong.
Student participant
You could see students relax as the day went on. Once they realized they could ask honest questions, their confidence started to rise fast.
Mentor
This model works because every partner owns a clear role. It is practical for schools, meaningful for students, and highly replicable for future campuses.
Program partner
High-visibility partnership opportunities built into the experience.
Camp Coug creates natural co-branding opportunities across student-facing materials while aligning sponsors with youth empowerment, college access, and educational equity.
Common questions from universities, nonprofits, and schools.
What is Camp Coug?
Camp Coug is a one-day college access and mentorship program that brings high school students to campus for tours, workshops, and guidance on applications, financial aid, and academic success.
Who is Camp Coug for?
It is designed for high school students, especially first-generation and underserved youth, who benefit from early exposure to college and practical support.
How does support continue after the event?
Students receive MentorBoost Kits and access to the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub for continued tools, encouragement, and college-planning support.
How can schools or universities partner?
Schools, universities, and nonprofits can host events, coordinate student groups, provide mentorship, sponsor materials, or support logistics and programming.
What makes this model different?
Camp Coug combines on-campus immersion, mentorship, tangible take-home resources, and ongoing digital support rather than ending with a single event.
Is it accessible for students with special needs?
Yes. The program is built with partner coordination and school support to ensure participation is inclusive and student needs are addressed.
Start a partnership conversation.
Whether you are a university, nonprofit, school district, or corporate sponsor, Camp Coug offers a proven framework for expanding college access and opportunity.
Let's expand access together.
Bring college within reach for every student.
Camp Coug is a one-day, campus-based college access program that connects high school students to higher education through immersive tours, mentorship, workshops, and ongoing support through the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub.
A scalable college readiness model built through partnership.
Camp Coug brings high school students to campus for guided tours, round-robin workshops, and mentorship focused on college access, financial aid, scholarships, and academic confidence. Students are bused to campus and returned home the same day, making participation easier for schools and families.
Campus Experience
Two one-day camps introduced students to campus life in a way that felt welcoming, practical, and achievable.
Round-Robin Workshops
Students explored the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, academic support, and myths about college.
Mentorship That Continues
The experience extends beyond the event through MentorBoost Kits and the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub.
Designed to remove barriers and create momentum.
Experience. Mentorship. Tools. Ongoing support.
Campus Tours
Students explored Education, Agriculture, Business, Engineering, and Communications through tours led by current WSU student mentors.
Layered Mentorship
Mentoring came from student tour guides, four adult alumni mentors from Cougs 4 Kids, and fourteen mentors from Communities in Schools.
Practical Workshops
Sessions addressed academic support, application deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, on-campus living, and assumptions about college.
Logistics Solved
Transportation, permissions, lunches, and school coordination were handled through partnership so students could focus on the experience.
MentorBoost Kits
Every student left with a branded kit that combined basic needs, encouragement, educational tools, and enrichment items.
24/7 Resource Hub
The Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub gives students continued access to tools and support after camp ends.
More than exposure. A complete pathway.
Most college readiness programs stop at inspiration. Camp Coug combines on-campus immersion, multi-level mentorship, practical take-home tools, and digital continuity through the C4K Resource Hub.
Why the model works
Students don’t just hear about college. They see it, ask questions, walk through departments, interact with mentors, and leave with items that reinforce belonging and next steps.
That combination makes the experience easier to remember, easier to talk about at home, and easier to act on later.
Accessibility & inclusion
Camp Coug was structured to support students with special needs through school coordination, partner planning, mentor presence, transportation, and day-of support.
This makes the model both inclusive and scalable for future campuses and nonprofit collaborations.
Take-home support designed around the Five Pillars of Caring.
Basic Human Needs
T-shirt, water bottle, bottled water, and rain poncho.
Love & Belonging
Handwritten note of encouragement from the partnership team.
Community Support
C4K Resource Hub card and key tag for continued access.
Education
Pen, day planner, and USB thumb drive.
Enrichment
Two Flatstick Pub mini golf passes and an inflatable Butch.
Co-Branded Visibility
Branding opportunities across backpacks, notes, bottles, resource cards, and shirts created value for mission-aligned sponsors and partners.
Each partner played a distinct and essential role.
Local Schools
Coordinated field trip logistics, student participation, permissions alignment, and special needs support.
Communities in Schools
Gathered permissions, arranged and funded transportation, ordered lunches, supplied mentors, and delivered an on-campus living workshop.
Cougs 4 Kids
Assembled and distributed MentorBoost Kits, created name tags, and led a workshop on assumptions about college and college students.
Washington State University
Coordinated campus tours, provided student mentors, and delivered workshops on academic support, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.
What the experience felt like.
Before Camp Coug, college felt like something other people did. After talking to students on the tour, it felt like a place I could actually belong.
Student participant
You could see students relax as the day went on. Once they realized they could ask honest questions, their confidence started to rise fast.
Mentor
This model works because every partner owns a clear role. It is practical for schools, meaningful for students, and highly replicable for future campuses.
Program partner
High-visibility partnership opportunities built into the experience.
Camp Coug creates natural co-branding opportunities across student-facing materials while aligning sponsors with youth empowerment, college access, and educational equity.
Common questions from universities, nonprofits, and schools.
What is Camp Coug?
Camp Coug is a one-day college access and mentorship program that brings high school students to campus for tours, workshops, and guidance on applications, financial aid, and academic success.
Who is Camp Coug for?
It is designed for high school students, especially first-generation and underserved youth, who benefit from early exposure to college and practical support.
How does support continue after the event?
Students receive MentorBoost Kits and access to the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub for continued tools, encouragement, and college-planning support.
How can schools or universities partner?
Schools, universities, and nonprofits can host events, coordinate student groups, provide mentorship, sponsor materials, or support logistics and programming.
What makes this model different?
Camp Coug combines on-campus immersion, mentorship, tangible take-home resources, and ongoing digital support rather than ending with a single event.
Is it accessible for students with special needs?
Yes. The program is built with partner coordination and school support to ensure participation is inclusive and student needs are addressed.
Start a partnership conversation.
Whether you are a university, nonprofit, school district, or corporate sponsor, Camp Coug offers a proven framework for expanding college access and opportunity.
Served approximately 200 students across two one-day camps.
Designed to align schools, campus leaders, nonprofits, and sponsors.
Replicable across campuses and community ecosystems.