Summer Academy

HEC Upward Bound Host a six-week Summer academy on the Forest Park Community College Campus. The summer academy is limited to only thirty students for the six weeks. Students who participate in the Saturday academy during the school year receive first priority and once applications are in then the spots will open up to other students.

The six week program is split into three sections. The first four weeks are on Forest Park Community College Campus. The days starts at 8:00am and ends around 2:00pm. The days are set-up similar to a school day. Students will have first, second and third period then lunch then club activities.  Fridays the staff takes students on field trips. This can consist of college tours, service projects and museums that will give students diversity & culture, and college experiences.


 The fifth week, HEC Upward Bound has a partnership with Harris-Stowe University and the fifth week is an overnight week on Harri-Stowe University campus. Students have the opportunity to experience college-life on sight.

The sixth week, students are taken out of town. During this trip students are able to tour colleges and experience opportunities that the cities may have to offer.

Students are able to receive a summer application by invite only.