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UB Summer Academy

Get ready for an incredible adventure with the Upward Bound Summer Academy! This thrilling six-week journey is designed to immerse our high school participants in the exciting world of college life. Students will not only enhance their personal and social skills but also experience living in a residence hall and attending engaging classes on the vibrant NCCC campus. Throughout the first five weeks, they'll dive into academic subjects like Literature, Composition, Math, Science, and Spanish while also gaining valuable Life Skills through personal mentoring and cultural events that broaden their horizons. Mornings are filled with enlightening classes, and evenings are packed with fun activities! Plus, students earn money for their successful participation—some even have the chance to boost their earnings with a Work-Study Job!

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But that's not all! The grand finale of this amazing program is a fully-funded educational trip out of state, where students will explore at least two colleges/universities, unique art exhibits, science museums, and historical sites. The Summer Academy is the perfect mix of summer camp fun, academic rigor, and unforgettable travel experiences. And it's all FREE! Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to simulate college life and create lasting friendships and memories!

Summer 2025

We've finally revealed the exciting details of Summer Academy 2025!

Our Summer Theme this year is filled with all things space-related with "Galaxies Await!" and we'll be headed to NEW MEXICO on our End-of-Summer trip!​

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UB Summer Participants will get an email 1-5 days before the Summer Academy starts with their specific move-in time, roommate, room number, and any other details they need before we move in on Monday, May 26, 2025!

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Below you'll find the Summer Academy Paperwork for 2025, a list of What to Bring and NOT Bring to Campus, and the slides from our Info Meeting Presentations.

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Details about the End-of-Summer Trip will come out as the summer progresses!

The Upward Bound Program at Neosho County Community College is 100 percent federally funded by the United States Department of Education, with an annual budget of $309,505 to serve 55 students. Award # P047A221025.

 

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