Upward Bound and Other Youth Programs

Upward Bound
532-6497 or 532-6374 (math and science program)

Upward Bound provides academic and personal counseling and guidance to disadvantaged high school students from Pottawatomie, Riley, and Geary counties. Upward Bound Math and Science serves students from Topeka and Salina. Each program motivates students with academic potential and prepares them for postsecondary education. Emphasis is on academics, social, cultural, and vocational activities and experiences during the school year and a summer campus residential program.

Gear Up
532-5380 (Gear Up I) or 532-3658 (Gear Up II)

Gear Up I and II provide academic support to encourage and motivate youth to successfully complete secondary and postsecondary education. The target school is Junction City Middle School.

Earl Woods National Youth Golf Academy/The First Tee
532-5399

This nonprofit organization serves underrepresented youth by providing accessibility to the game of golf. Students (ages 6 to 17) from the Manhattan and Junction City areas, including the Upward Bound and Gear Up programs along with a weeklong National First Tee Academy, are given instructions in golf, life skills, and leadership.

Topics within Services for Students:
	Academic Assistance Center		Educational Supportive Services		Off-Campus Housing
	Academic and Career Information Center		Greek Affairs		Office of Student Life
	Adult Student Services		Housing and Dining Services		Recreational Services
	Alcohol and Other Drug Education Service		International Student Center		Religious Affairs
	Career and Employment Services		K-State Student Union		Student Activities and Services
	Cooperative Houses		Lafene Health Center		Student Government
	Counseling Services		Multicultural Programs and Services		Upward Bound and Other Youth Programs
	Disability Support Services		New Student Services		Women's Center