En Español

Welcome to the Program of College Assistance for Migrants (CAMP) at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø (ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø) Blazer Nation!

The entire team of the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø CAMP team is committed to providing first-year scholars with a safe space and community with cultural pride.  ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø CAMP Scholar, this will not be your story.  The ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø CAMP, we have high expectations for our scholars considering all the resources, support, and encouragement they receive. ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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 ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø CAMP!  We look forward to having you thrive within our ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Blazer CAMP family!

Sincerely,

Rosalyn Castaño Martínez, M.S., CCC-SLP
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø CAMP Director
rcmartinez@valdosta.edu 

Message to Parents:  ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø CAMP staff is 100% bilingual (Spanish/English) and provides support and community resources to parents.  We welcome parents to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, 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.