Upward Bound provides services during the academic and summer components. During the academic component, participants attend 24 Saturday sessions at the College of Charleston. The Saturday sessions include classes in math, English, science and a special program which may consist of field trips, cultural enrichment activities or community service projects. Tutorial sessions are held during the session and on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the week. During the summer component, a six-week residential session is held on the College of Charleston's campus.
Participants take English, math, science, foreign language and elective courses.
Tutorial sessions, academic counseling, recreational activities and social events complement the summer component. The program is funded to serve 80 students from June 1 st through May 31 st annually. To provide academic, personal and career exploration services 2. To expose the students to events and activities that are culturally enriching 3. To offer academic support through course advisement and tutorial services that will strengthen and enhance the student's abilities and skills.