While in Coles County, participants stay in EIU residence halls. High school students from area track or cross country teams will come and learn more about the methods of long-distance running. Grandparents and their grandchildren will spend time together and participate in fun activities to further develop the relationships between the two. Students will attend classes on campus just like actual undergraduate students experience during summer months. Most participants will come from the East St. Louis area.
Program lasts four weeks.
This program teaches fundamentals for football players. Most participants come from area high school football teams. Most participants will come from area high school track teams. Gifted students attend this program to learn more about math and science. Participants attend various workshops and classes regarding journalism.