Welcoming the Newest RTS Scholars at Camp Ready

As the July heat settles in, we’re still feeling the warmth from last month’s Camp Ready. 31 new Scholars officially joined the Ready to Succeed family, but they didn’t do it alone. Alongside RTS staff and current Scholars, they were welcomed by the most important part of the community: you.

Whether you helped set up dorm rooms, volunteered in a professional development workshop, or cheered Scholars on from the stands, your support made it all possible.

For new Scholars like Sammie, RTS is already unlike any other organization he’s been with. He’s always known he wanted to be a financial advisor, but the path never felt within reach. Earning a degree was just one part of the picture. Building connections and landing internships felt like a complete other hurdle.

But that all changed at Camp Ready.

On the very first day, Sammie was surrounded by a community that believed in his potential. He connected with dedicated volunteer professionals who offered insights and mentorship for his career journey. He met his one-on-one Career Advisor to be his support system through college and beyond. And most importantly, Sammie met fellow RTS Scholars who share his ambition and passion to succeed. 

Thank you for supporting Scholars like Sammie and all college-going foster youth as they not only graduate college, but also launch their dream careers.