Barton County Upward Bound

245 NE 30 RD

Great Bend, KS 67530

620.792.9219

Fax: 620-786-1185

 

Barton County Community College first sponsored the Upward Bound Program in 1999. The program prides itself on serving students from diverse backgrounds who aspire to complete a college degree. Students attending high schools located in Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington have worked year-round in preparation for their eventual college success.

Barton County Upward Bound students get to participate in many fun activities as well.  They do many community service projects that range anywhere from Big Brothers Big Sisters to Food Scavenger Hunts.  They go on college visits, cultural trips, and many other things that will benefit them for the future.  They go through a summer program to continue their education throughout the summer.  At the end of every summer program they get to take a week long trip to somewhere new and exciting.