They are encouraged to prepare works for a journal and to read aloud at a final public reading. This is a commuting program. Often car pools are established informally. An early morning snack is available on opening day and refreshments are supplied at the final public reading. Students must submit samples of their work.
Students receive free tutoring once a week for their math and science classes.
Free snacks are also provided during the summer program. Students are responsible for their own transportation. This program is offered to 10th graders who attend either Ferndale, Berkley, Southfield, Southfield Lathrup, or Oak Park High Schools. To qualify, they must have a 2.7 GPA and have made nothing lower than a C in their math and science classes. The program accepts applications every two years.