​College Boot Camp

​Since 2016, Chester County Futures has hosted an annual College Boot Camp, a one-day event held in late summer where we provide our high school graduates with the tools they need to succeed in their first year of college and beyond! Throughout the day, our students learn a variety of valuable life skills through interactive workshops led by local professionals in their respective fields. 

​​This summer we held our 6th Annual College Boot Camp at Lincoln University, where the University President, Dr. Brenda A. Allen, shared some words of wisdom and inspiration to our rising college freshmen. She shared valuable knowledge about what to expect during their transition into campus life. 

CCF Executive Director, Maria McDonald, introducing Dr. Allen, President of Lincoln University.

​This year our workshops took our students deep into financial literacy, time management techniques, and mindful self-care practices to help manage stress and anxiety. A special thanks goes to our workshop presenters for sharing their tools for success with our students to help them thrive in college and in life!

Financial Literacy Workshop, presented by Deanna Foley of DCCC, and Tricia McAllister, Giovanna Chewning, and Joseph Pomorski of Franklin Mint

Time Management Workshop, presented by
Carole McCabe of Trinity Advisors Group

Self-Care Workshop, Presented by ​Jan Michener of Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc. (AHHAH)

​Our College Boot Camp came to a close with a Chester County Futures Alumni Panel.  The dynamic panel was comprised of past CCF graduates who shared their stories and answered questions about college life. Students had the chance to hear first-hand experiences and helpful advice from people who have recently been in their shoes. It was an all-around great way to make the transition into college a little less daunting for our first-year students!