The trip was fun, but I really just want to take the time to brag on this program. GMCPP stands for Governor's Minority College Preparatory Program. Evie has been a part of this program for three years now, and looks forward to their field trips and the once a year, two week long classes. It is just what it stands for, a college prep program dedicated to interest middle schoolers in college. It is a FREE program! The program pays for entrance fees, lunches, classes, overnight trips to campuses, ect. This is a statewide program that is participated in many counties.
Not only is it educational and fun, but it gives Evie a sense of being without her parents in a "school" type setting. I do not go on the trips, or attend classes unless it is some sort of banquet, per her request. A funny thing I hear every year during the two weeks of daily classes is this, "If school was like this, it would be fun!". A note about the minority part, Evie is not part of any minority group, unless you consider homeschoolers a minority :) We were blessed with this opportunity when Evie's best friend ( a former homeschooler who now attends middle school) was targeted at school. The flyer stated that all students were welcome...so I called them and they said they would love to have her. In the three years that she has participated she has been the only Caucasian kid. I am so thankful she has had this opportunity, it has been a fantastic experience and we look forward to the activities for the rest of the year!
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| In front of the Governor's Home, Evie is 3rd second row. |
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| Around the Capital, a working garden clock. Evie is 4th from the left. |
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| At the Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory,Evie is in the back row, red shirt, in the middle. |
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