What is Upward Bound Classic?

Classic Upward Bound is a no-cost academic support program for high school students (grades 9 through 11). Program participants are empowered to complete high school and enter and complete a program of postsecondary education by providing academic support, personal guidance, parent education, and enrichment services in the area of study skills, college preparation, and financial aid. Students are exposed to a variety of educational, cultural events, career exploration, and self-development opportunities. Classic Upward Bound is a part of the federally funded TRIO programs, whose purpose is to prepare low-income and first-generation college-bound students for success in higher education.

What does our Program Provide?

  • Academic Summer Enrichment Academy (6 weeks)

  • Stipend

  • College and University visits and tours

  • Scholarship and internship information and application assistance

  • Academic support of high school courses

  • Supplemental courses in English, Math, Science and a foreign language

  • Career conferences and science research preparation

  • Assistance with course selection and College selection and application

  • Cultural learning experiences

  • SAT preparation

  • Community service opportunities

As a federally funded program, there are NO COST to the students!

We are located at the Delaware Technical Community College- George Campus at 300 N. Orange St. in downtown Wilmington.

Program Information:

  • Classic Upward Bound serves 60+ students residing in the Christina and Colonial districts.

  • Classic Upward Bound focus schools are William Penn, Glasgow, Christiana, and Newark High Schools. Some of our students may utilize the choice option to attend other high schools but reside in the Christina and Colonial School Districts.

  • Student participants in the six-week summer academy are awarded stipends based on a set of criteria including attendance and participation. Stipends in 2017 and 2018 were ~$120/student. The stipend amount is subject to change.

Trip / Activity Highlights:

  • Baltimore National Aquarium

  • Six Flags

  • Liberty Science Center

  • Escape Room Experience

  • Dave & Busters

  • Long Island Adventure Park

  • SONY Wonder Lab

  • Mutter Museum

  • Lion King on Broadway

  • Community Service Days

  • Boston

  • NYC

  • Washington D.C.

  • Philadelphia

  • Baltimore

  • Virginia

  • New England Aquarium

  • Robotics Academy

  • Challenge Day

  • Junior Achievement

  • Kings Dominion

  • Diamond Challenge