The Holyoke Community College Upward Bound program also provides afterschool activities and courses, which utilize the HCC’s science labs, art studios, computer labs, and other specialized facilities. Both enrichment and skill-building courses are offered. Bus transportation to the campus is provided by the program.

Upward Bound staff also provide personal, career, academic, and family counseling. They work closely with students, parents, and school personnel to ensure continued academic progress. The role of parents in promoting student success is particularly important to Upward Bound. Parents are encouraged to participate in parent meetings and to take an active role in monitoring academic progress.

The academic year program also includes:

• field trips
• Career Day
• Cultural Awareness Day
• guest speakers
• social issues workshops study skills workshops