Summer Enrichment

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth

WCATY offers an array of day and residential pre college academic summer programs for students in Grades 1-12. Our classes provide ongoing engagement and academic challenges in a broad spectrum of disciplines. Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Madison Pre College and Youth Programs

Youth explore arts and music, language and culture, business, leadership, STEM, sports, college preparation, or a combination of these topics, in programs that range from a single afternoon to multiple weeks. No matter the subject or the duration, UW–Madison Pre college and Youth Programs help children look past the possible and reach for the impossible. Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Madison Engineering Summer Program

Engineering Summer Program (ESP) is a fully funded, six-week residential program for students who will be high school juniors or seniors in the upcoming school year. The ESP course curriculum includes math, physics, chemistry, engineering, and technical communications. Other structured programming such as industry site visits, field trips, guest lectures, workshops, and faculty mentoring will help students gain a better understanding of the field of engineering and its applications. Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Milwaukee Architecture Summer Camp

The School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) Architecture Summer Camp is a week long educational program for exceptionally motivated high school students (grades 9-12) contemplating the study of architecture at the university level. Students live in the residence halls at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to get a true taste of college life. Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Milwaukee College for Kids and Teens Program

A hands-on enrichment program for students entering k5-12 who have high academic potential, motivation, and talent. The program consists of classes in Creative Arts, Humanities/Social Sciences, Languages & Cultures, Math & Computers, and Science. Visit their website to learn more!

You can also view their catalog online!

WASC Leadership Camp

Whether you’re involved in student council, the national honor society, the drama club, a sports team, the school musical, cheerleading, or your local FFA — this camp program is for you! In fact, these camp programs are for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills! There are three camps for Junior & Middle School (JAM) students and four camps for Senior High School (SHS) students. Visit their website to learn more!

MSOE Summer Programs

In the month of July, MSOE offers week-long, residential, academic camps for students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year and are interested in exploring degrees in Engineering, Nursing or Business. Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Platteville Pre-Vet Camp

This hands-on camp is for anyone with an interest in veterinary medicine or who enjoys working with animals. All sessions are given by veterinarians or professional staff from the UW-Platteville School of Ag and Pioneer Farm. There is only room for 40 participants so spots fill up fast. Visit their website to learn more!

EAA Aviation Camps

Camp participants explore aviation through technical and learning classrooms as well as hands-on experiences from knowledgeable instructors and mentors. They’ll gain life skills to apply to in everyday life and discover the unlimited opportunities a career in aviation presents. Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Whitewater Summer Programs

UW-Whitewater offers a range of summer camps including Cyber High camp, Forensics Institute camp, Game Development camp, Growing Writer's camp, Precollege, "I Want to be a Teacher", and Theatre camp! Visit their website to learn more!

UW-Whitewater Music Programs

UW-Whitewater offers a range of summer camps targeted at enhancing music skills. They have everything from Rock Band camp to String Orchestra Camp and MORE! Visit their website to learn more!

Edgewood College Summer Camps and Programs

Enjoy an active and fun summer at Edgewood College, located on 55 acres along the shores of Lake Wingra! Students of all ages can choose from a variety of interests for their perfect summer programming match. Whether a student is into science, music, athletics, or all of the above, Edgewood College has them covered. Visit their website to learn more!

Wisconsin Business World

Students participate in hands-on exercises that easily relate to the everyday life of running a business and finish each program with a better understanding of the intricacies of business. The program also exposes students to the variety of different career opportunities available after high school or college. Visit their website to learn more!

Duke University Summer Session

The Duke Summer Session includes three different programs: Summer College, Summer Academy, and Accelerated STEM Academy. These programs are for students who are:

  • seeking to gain academic credit or interested in engaging deeply with a particular subject.
  • seeking to prepare for college and to create an international network of peers.

Visit their website to learn more!

ACLU Summer Advocacy Program

The ACLU Advocacy Institute’s Summer Advocacy Program will bring together a diverse group of high school students (ages 15-18) from across the United States to participate in a week-long, firsthand learning experience for the next generation of social justice advocates.

Visit their website to learn more!