En Español

Welcome to the Program of College Assistance for Migrants (CAMP) at ßÏÀÖÔ° (ßÏÀÖÔ°) Blazer Nation!

The entire team of the ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and retention services to assist scholars from migratory and/or seasonal farmworker families transition to university life as they pursue a high-quality post-secondary education. The ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP team is committed to providing first-year scholars with a safe space and community with cultural pride.  ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP not only helps students achieve their dreams of obtaining a university diploma, but also the opportunity to provide a better life for themselves and their families.

As the proud daughter of an immigrant housekeeper and the first in my family to attend college, I was alone in navigating the process of completing college applications, filing my FAFSA for financial aid, applying for scholarships, creating my schedule, and so much more.  I was confused, scared, and made many mistakes.  As a ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP Scholar, this will not be your story.  The ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP team is dedicated to ensuring your success, answering all of your questions, and providing you with the tools for success.

With my personal background and professional training as a bilingual speech-language pathologist with over 11 years of supporting students who were migratory, immigrants, and learned English as an additional language, I can assure parents and students that I understand how to individualize academic support with compassion to meet each scholar’s unique needs. 

Here at ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP, we have high expectations for our scholars considering all the resources, support, and encouragement they receive. ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP Scholars will be academically, socially, and culturally prepared to succeed in the university and professional world. 

Congratulations on your acceptance to this competitive scholarship program with ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP!  We look forward to having you thrive within our ßÏÀÖÔ° Blazer CAMP family!

Sincerely,

Rosalyn Castaño Martínez, M.S., CCC-SLP
ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP Director
rcmartinez@valdosta.edu 

Message to Parents:  ßÏÀÖÔ° CAMP staff is 100% bilingual (Spanish/English) and provides support and community resources to parents.  We welcome parents to ßÏÀÖÔ°, participate in your child's education, and encourage them to reach out with any questions.  As a mother to a college student studying out of state, I know the stress, anxiety, and worries.  I am grateful for being entrusted with your children. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time.