SummerFest
is a comprehensive six week summer residential program where
students experience what college life is like by living on
campus during the week; taking core and extra-curricular
classes; participating in evening activities. At the
conclusion of the program, students go on a week long trip
where they will tour several out of state college campuses;
engage in unique cultural events; reflect upon the
summer learning experience.
Upward
Bound Summer Fest Experience
Experiencing
a taste of college life by living on campus in residence hall.
Weekends at home.
Morning classes in core subjects.
Afternoon elective classes such as art, career
exploration, computers, and self-defense.
Experience in community service.
Paid
Work Study Opportunity
Field
trips for cultural, educational, and/or social
enrichment.
WORKSTUDY : The work study program is a paid
internship and a great opportunity for students to work side
by side with experts in their
field of interest; gaining valuable work experience.
Students participate in the work study program twice a week
for four weeks during
SummerFest. Only students with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or
higher who complete the entire length of the summer program
are eligible for the paid work study opportunity
