Forty rising seniors from Battle Creek Central High School will spend 5 days on GVSU's Allendale campus exploring a variety of college and career opportunities as ExCEL Scholars June 16-20, 2025. The scholars will also experience life on campus through living in the Glenn A. Niemeyer Learning & Living Center, eating at Laker Food Co, enjoying the Recreation Center, and forming relationships with GVSU student camp counselors, faculty, and staff.  A few of the highlights of the week will be visiting the John Ball Park Zoo and learning on a research vessel in Lake Michigan! Meals and transportation are provided. Participants will earn a $600 stipend upon successful completion of the program.