Louisiana GEAR UP Summer Camps and Summer Camp Partner Programs provide one-week or longer college readiness and academic preparatory programs for rising 12th grade and 1st year college students (6th through 12th grade students in Sabine Parish) currently enrolled in Louisiana GEAR UP schools (Limited slots are open to students outside GEAR UP schools). Camps provide access to a college/career environment and promote experiential learning through themed activities. Each experience fosters growth and develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills through career exploration, goal planning and more.