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summer.gifTake summer as an opportunity to challeUnge yourself in an enriching program.  Attend an institute, conference or program to expose yourself to life on a college campus and experiences in an interesting field.  See your guidance counselor for an application.

 

Barnard

Description:  A four week Liberal Arts program June 29-July 26, Liberal arts intensive June 29-July 5, Young Women's Leadership July 13 - July 19

Location Barnard College in New York

Cost Varies
Boston University Summer Program
Description;  Six-week undergraduate program for credit, two-week exploration non-credit
Location:  Boston University
Cost:  Program fee  two-week $2970  includes room & board

CARLETON SUMMER PROGRAM

Description:  For tenth graders in the top 25% of their class.  A one week program, July 12 – 18  in the sciences, social sciences, art and technology
Location: Carleton College , Northfield MN
Cost:  Free for those selected

Carnegie Melon
Description:  Precollege programs in Fine Arts, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music
Location: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Cost:  $5220

Chicago Summer Session

Description:  The University of Chicago Summer Seeion offers a wide array of unique programs for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.  There are more than 150 offerings in the arts and sciences, including 15 classical and modern languages. 

Location;  University of Chicago

Cost:  Varies: $3000 to $6000


College For Teens
Description:  A series of fun and unique enrichment programs for high school students.  The program consists of one and two-week classes taught by UWM faculty or highly qualified instructors. An ACT prep class is one option
Location:  UWM
Cost:  $129per course, DPI need-based scholarships available


Engineering Summer Program

Description: A six-week residential program for students of color and women from all backgrounds  who will juniors or seniors in the upcoming school year. Students must have a 3.0 GPA with strong ability in math & science

Location: UW- Madison

Cost Free plus a $500 stipend upon completion

MIAD Precollege
Description:  Two(three)- week sessions in basic drawing, graphic design, figure drawing, painting, photography
Location:  MIAD
Cost:  two-week:  tuition $695, supplies $150 Room& Board(optional)  $495
    Three- week: tuition: $915, supplies $150 Room&Board (optional) $715

Upward Bound Math & Science

Description;  The program works with students in grades 9 - 12 to help them realize their potential to excel in math and science, and encourages them to pursue a postsecondary degree in these fields.

Location: UWM

Cost;  Free plus stippend

 



US Military Academy Leaders Seminar
Description:  Two  sessions: June 7 - 13, June 14 - 20  Provides high school Juniors the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership development programs at a service academy.
Location:  West Point
Cost: $325

UW Eau Claire

Description Five different camps, Math/Science, Youth Leadership, Reach for the stars, Opening doors, & Strengthing our Nation

Location: UW-EauClair

Cost Varies, DPI Scholarships available

UW-Madison Summer Science Institute

Description Designed for students who enjoy biology and academic challenges, and would value the opportunity to work on a research project with a graduate student.

Location:  UW-Madison

Cost;  Free

UWM-STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM

Description:  June 16 - July 25  The program offers students a chance to preview core math, science and english classes that they will be taking during the next school year.  Students also get to enroll in a career related elective course of their choice.  Students get prepared for next year's classes and experience life on a college campus.

Location: UWM

Cost:  Free for students that have free/reduced lunch

UW-Oshkosh Precollege Programs
Description:  UW-Oshkosh provides six academic and developmental courses and activities to help multicultural and disadvantaged high school students preparing for college.
Location: UW-Oshkosh
Cost:  Scholarships available

UW-Stevens Point

Description:  Various programs from Music, Art , Computers, and problem solving from June 16 until June 28.

Location UW-Stevens Point

Cost; Scholarhsip Availabl

UW-Superior

Description:  Four one-week session from June 16 until July 18.  Choose from courses as:  ACT Prep, Creative Writing, Theatre, Mock Trial, Veterinary Medicine, Painting & Computer Language

Location:  UW- Superior

Cost $659 ( DPI Scholarships available) cost includes class registration, lodging & meals, field trip events

 

Volleyball Camp

Description: Four sessions; July 6 -9 all skills, July 10 - 13 Advanced, July 18-19 Setter/Hitter, July 25 - 26 Team Camp

Location: UW-Platteville

Cost Varies $100 to $390


Zoological Society High School Assistant
Description:  Assist Society Educator with a small group of children in classroom and zoo.  Help in camp set-up and takedown and supervision
Location:  Milwaukee County Zoo
Cost:  Volunteer position