Upward Bound Academy

Programs
The Upward Bound Academy offers two separate, but inter-related sessions. The first occurs
during the academic year. Students attend English and mathematics labs at the College's Blackwood and Camden City Campuses, visit historic and cultural sites, earn stipends, attend monthly meetings and work on projects that enhance their skills. Some students qualify for a state-funded jobs program. In their schools, students work closely with counselors and teachers who offer tutoring services and help resolve lifestyle issues.

The second session is a six-week summer program. Students receive a more intense academic instruction program including foreign languages, math, English, SAT preparation and computer science. They also enjoy recreational events and activities such as field trips to museums and science centers. The emphasis is on making education a fun experience!

Who Is Eligible?
To qualify, students must be:
• A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• In grades 9-11
• Committed to continuing education beyond high school
• From a family in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree
• From a family which satisfies Upward Bound income guidelines**
• From a participating high school*

The Upward Bound Academy is for all students who meet eligibility requirements, regardless of race, color, creed, religion and nationality.

How much does it cost?
There is no cost to the student. The Upward Bound Academy is funded by the Student Services Division of the U.S. Department of Education. All services and activities are free to eligible participants.

**How do I apply?
•Contact your school guidance counselor and ask to complete the Application form
•Once the form is completed, submit it to your guidance counselor
•An Upward Bound Academy representative will contact you to set up an appointment
•You may also telephone the Upward Bound Academy office directly at 856-227-7200, ext.4236

*Participating Camden County High Schools
•Charles Brimm Medical Arts School
•Camden High School
•Creative and Performing Arts High School
•Lindenwold High School
•Overbrook Junior/Senior High School
• Winslow Township
•Woodrow Wilson High School

Historical, Cultural and College Trips
Baltimore National Aquarium
Blacks and Wax Museum, Baltimore, Md
Broadway and local theatre productions
College Tours
Millville Airfield Museum
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Flower Show
Science Museums and Research Centers
Shomberg Center, New York
Smithsonian Institute, Wash. D.C.
Spirit of Philadelphia
U.S. Mint

For more information:

Dennis Ferry, Director
Wanda DeJesus, Assistant Director
Patricia Langston, Program Secretary

Office Hours:
Monday -Friday, 8:30-4:30pm
856-227-7200, ext. 4236

Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00-5:00pm

Photo Gallery

Summer Instructors : Eloise Wolkowicz and Diane Hines-Cooper		English Skills Lab Instructor: James Lawson
Unity & Friendship	Upward Bound visits Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA	Off to New York we go... Upward Bound recently visited New York's Apollo Theater, the Schomberg Center and Sylvia's restaurant.
It's all about fun, and educational Adventure! Upward Bound recently visited the Baltimore Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Aquarium.	Happy Trails. Counselor Eric Valentin and instructors Ms Sonnebeyetta and Ms Wolkowicz on a recent field trip.	Magnifico! A summer program highlight is the tasting station food extravaganza.