BeyGOOD Grant Expands Camp HBCYouth Access
Elementary families can explore HBCU campuses through a program that the grant aims to keep affordable.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Scholarships
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The BeyGOOD Foundation has awarded $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, a summer program that introduces elementary school students to the culture, history, and traditions of historically Black colleges and universities. The grant supports bringing more children onto HBCU campuses, creating employment opportunities for HBCU students, and keeping the program affordable for families.
Why it matters
Camp HBCYouth exposes young students to HBCU campuses early, which can shape how families think about college options years before applications begin. Funding that keeps the program affordable matters for families who might otherwise be priced out of enrichment experiences tied to higher education.
The BeyGOOD Foundation awarded $25,000 to Camp HBCYouth, which has reached approximately 2,000 elementary school students since it was established in 2021. The seven-week summer program's early enrollment for the summer session begins November 9.
The players
BeyGOOD Foundation
The charitable foundation that funds education initiatives, including the Homecoming Scholars Award Program, and awarded this grant.
Camp HBCYouth
A summer enrichment program introducing elementary students to HBCU campuses, culture, and traditions.
Google.org
The philanthropic arm of Google that partnered on expanding the Homecoming Scholars Award Program.
Spelman College
A private historically Black women's college in Atlanta and a partner institution of Camp HBCYouth.
Morehouse College
A private historically Black men's college in Atlanta and a partner institution of Camp HBCYouth.
The details
Camp HBCYouth runs a seven-week summer program that brings elementary students to HBCU campuses through visits, mentorship, and hands-on activities. The program has partnerships with Spelman College, Tennessee State University, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morgan State University. The $25,000 grant is designed to bring more children onto campuses, create jobs for HBCU students, and keep participation affordable for families.
Timeline
2018: BeyGOOD launches the Homecoming Scholars Award Program, later expanded with Google.org.
2021: Camp HBCYouth is established by Reagan Fresnel and Brian Wright.
November 9: Early enrollment for the summer session begins.
Education Landscape
Private philanthropy has increasingly targeted HBCU access, following the 2018 launch of the Homecoming Scholars Award Program. Camp HBCYouth shifts that focus earlier, aiming at elementary-age students before college choices take shape.
Families interested in early exposure to HBCUs can watch for the November 9 early enrollment start for the summer session. Parents considering the program should ask the organization directly how the grant affects program cost and enrollment.
The takeaway
Early exposure to college campuses can widen the set of options students consider later, and philanthropic grants like this one aim to keep such programs open to families. If a summer enrollment interests you, contact the program directly before the November 9 early enrollment start to confirm costs and availability.
What happens next
Early enrollment for the summer session begins November 9.
Further reading
Explore more on Scholarships for programs that fund access to historically Black colleges and universities.
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