Latino/a/x
Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Overnight Camp
Academia Latina: 7th-9th graders
Southern Oregon University offers a summer overnight camp program specially designed for Latino/a/x youth who have completed grades 7, 8, or 9. The camp, Academia Latina, offers a dynamic blend of classes, lectures, and cultural experiences led by passionate and imaginative instructors. Students will be exposed to a higher-education environment as they will stay on the SOU campus, providing them with a glimpse into college life early on. Above all, this exposure can be incredibly inspiring, helping to spark their academic interests and dreams for the future. Plus, students can gain confidence and a sense of belonging as they interact with other Latino/a/x students from across Oregon in a safe and supportive community.
Academia Latina Leadership: 10th & 11th graders
As the Academia Latina camp grew and more students received the opportunity to attend, the community became interested in expanding the program. Thus, in 2013, Academia Leadership was born. Academia Leadership is a 9-day summer camp designed for Latino/a/x youth finishing their sophomore or junior year in high school. The goal of the program is to continue nurturing the youth leaders and inspire positive role models through high school. The camp provides a variety of classes, discussion, cultural immersions, and leisure activities centered around cultivating effective leadership skills.
Counselors, Head Residents, and Course Instructors
Academia Latina and Leadership would not be possible without the support of our counselors and program staff. We encourage individuals to apply to our open positions:
Select the corresponding application link below.
Academia Latina programming is proudly supported by the Oregon Department of Education Latinx Student Success Plan, Oregon Department of Education Multilingual and Migrant Education, Oregon Community Foundation Reed and Carolee Walker Fund, and The Joe and Frances Naumes Family Foundation.