Program Information

ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE

Program's Intent

To prepare high school students for successful entry into a postsecondary educational program which will enable them to graduate from college.

ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM:

The academic year program provides weekly academic assistance for students at a site near their own school, thereby developing academic skills and personal strengths. Once a month, all students participate in a cultural enrichment activity, which is normally held on a Saturday. Activities include college visits, academic/career workshops, recreational activities and a variety of cultural events. See our upcoming events page for dates and events.

SUMMER PROGRAM:

The Summer Program is intended to simulate a college living experience for students in grades 9-12. It is a six-week residential program on the Iowa Lakes Community College campus. Students are enrolled in high school level classes, which prepare them for classes they will be taking in the fall. In the evenings, students participate in cultural, social and enrichment activities. The summer culminates with a "Charter Trip" where students discover what a metropolitan area has to offer.

During the summer, participants who have graduated from the 12th grade during the spring are eligible to participate in our "BRIDGE COMPONENT." it is designed to "bridge" the gap between high school and college and to orient students to college life while assisting them in their adjustment to college level coursework. Participants take college courses at Iowa Lakes Community College. They receive individual tutoring throughout the program. The college courses are paid for by the Upward Bound Program. This component gives the Upward Bound student a running start on their college academics.

Target Population: High School students 9-12 grades.

Target Area: Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto.

High Schools Served: Algona, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Graettinger/Terrill and Spencer.