Wahupa Upward Bound Program
WAHUPA Upward Bound (UB) is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization that is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education as part of TRIO. Since 1995, Wahupa UB has been supporting 30-50 Kearny students annually across all grade levels. We assist students to become academically and socially prepared for post-secondary education at no cost for eligible students. We offer services to students who attend Castle Park, Kearny, Sweetwater, O’Farrell and Lincoln high schools.
We provide the following FREE services for UB students:
- Advising/Counseling: Individual academic advising & counseling for grades 9-12. Assistance with goal setting and building their academic portfolio to ensure students are on track to graduate and apply for college. Assist with college research & career explorations.
- Senior Support: Extra support for 11th & 12th graders to work on college applications, personal statements, FAFSA, scholarships, etc.
- Academic Tutoring & Study Hall: A UB tutor will be on campus to help students who need extra support with their classes and homework. Students are more than welcome to stay if they need a place to focus and study. Free snacks are provided if available.
- We offer tutoring at least twice a week after school. For the latest schedule, check the schedule posted in the library or see the updates posted on @ubkearny or @wahupaub Instagram.
- Workshops: Once a month workshop offered on a Saturday in person or on a Wednesday / Thursday after school online. Topics include but are not limited to resume building, financial literacy, college readiness, STEM activities, career panels, financial aid, group activities, etc.
- College Trips
- One Day Visit: Tour a local college or university campus for a day
- Spring Break Trip: This is a one-week trip to explore different colleges in a select city during Kearny’s Spring Break. In the past we visited schools in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Northern California, Arizona, Georgia, Riverside County, and many more. Attendees must attend a student & parent meeting to learn more details.
- Summer Residential Week Trip (mid-July): One week stay at a college dorm where students will experience college living, share a dorm room with 1-2 other Wahupa UB students, make friends, & participate in group activities. Attendees must attend a student & parent meeting to learn more details. In the past, we stayed at UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly Pomona, & others.
- Community Service: We host 2 or more volunteer events per semester.
- Educational Field Day: We visit different places that are both educational and fun for students. Check our Instagram where we went to in the past.
- Summer program: A 5 to 6-week (around June-July) program consisting of academic components for students to review or learn from new academic classes & electives.
- Food is provided for all events. Rides from & back to Kearny are provided for trips & events outside the school.
How to Join Wahupa Upward Bound: Complete online application and we’ll reach out for next steps. Complete application here: https://tinyurl.com/JoinWahupaUB
CONTACT INFORMATION
Follow our Instagram @wahupaub and @ubkearny for the latest updates such as tutoring schedule, upcoming workshops & events.