Advanced Learner Opportunities Summer 2020 Scholarships • WATG provides summer program scholarships for children – here is the link to information and the application: http://www.watg.org/awards scholarships.html Deadline: April 15 ◦◦ Many of the programs offer scholarships for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch through an application process • Wisconsin DPI Pre-college Scholarships: https://precollege.wisc.edu/ (Ages 5-18) ◦◦ Many of the programs offer scholarships for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch through an application process ◦◦ Even if families not qualify for free or reduced lunch, there can still be partial scholarships awarded Comprehensive Listing of Camps Hoagies Gifted: http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/summer.htm UW-Green Bay: http://www.uwgb.edu/camps/ Oregon School District Summer School: https://www.oregonsd.org/domain/28 UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/youth/ UW-Whitewater: http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps UW-Madison: https://precollege.wisc.edu/ Madison College - Career Discovery Boot Camp: http://madisoncollege.edu/career-discovery Wisconline Summer Camp http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/camps/index.html Good Times Summer Day Camp (Waukesha, WI): http://www.goodtimesdaycamp.com/ • Ages 3* - 14 ◦◦ * - starting age varies by location • choose from to 12 weeks Academic & Intellectual UW-Madison School of Education Youth Programs: https://place.education.wisc.edu/about/youthprograms/ Greater Madison Writing Project: Summer Writing camps are offered for aspiring writers for students entering 3rd - 12th grade • Young Writers Camp | Entering 3rd - 8th Grade > June 22-25, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI • Young Writers Camp | Entering 3rd - 8th Grade > July 6-9, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Northside Elementary, Middleton, WI • Young Writers Camp | Entering 3rd - 8th Grade > August 3-6, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI • Young Writers Camp | Entering 3rd - 8th Grade > August 10-13, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI • Young Writers - Graphic Novel Writing Camp | Entering 5th - 8th Grade > July 13-16, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Bare Knuckle Arts, Madison, WI • Young Writers - Graphic Novel Writing Camp | Entering 5th - 8th Grade > July 27-30, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Bare Knuckle Arts, Madison, WI • High School Writers Camp | Entering 9th - 12th Grade > June 22-25, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI • High School Writers Camp | Entering 9th - 12th Grade > August 3-6, 2020 (9am-2pm) > Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI Summer Programs Are Here MAYDM Camps: In search of a fun and engaging STEM program for your student? Look no further! Registration is now live for Maydm’s summer programs Your student can learn how to program robots, apps or websites, and explore computer sciences fundamentals Check out our classes below! Scholarships are available, for more information email hellow@maydm.org https://maydm.org/programs/#programs SOAR (Summer Opportunity with Advanced Rigor) Camp (For Gifted Learners Completing 3rd – 8th grade.) • Completing 6th - 8th Grade > July 26-31, 2020 > Waypost Camp, Hatley, WI • Completing 3rd - 5th Grade > August 2-5, 2020 > Waypost Camp, Hatley, WI Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth • Preparatory Academic Campus Experience (PACE): ◦◦ Who > Students Completing 5th - 8th Grade ◦◦ What > Academic Summer Camp ◦◦ When > July 13-17, 2020 | 8:30am – 4:30pm ▪▪ Application Opens: January 3, 2020 ▪▪ Application Deadline: April 30, 2020 ▪▪ Financial Aid Deadline: April 10, 2020 ◦◦ Where > UW-Madison Campus ◦◦ Why > Explore current interests and passions with like-minded peers ◦◦ Web Link > https://wcaty.wisc.edu/pace/ • Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP): ◦◦ Who > Students Completing 7th & 8th Grade ◦◦ What > Academic Summer Camp ◦◦ When > July 26-August 8, 2020 | 8:30am – 4:30pm ▪▪ Application Opens: January 3, 2020 ▪▪ Application Deadline: April 30, 2020 ▪▪ Financial Aid Deadline: April 10, 2020 ◦◦ Where > UW-Madison Campus ◦◦ Why > Challenging curriculum, high rigor, educational enrichment, head start on high school and beyond ◦◦ Web Link > https://wcaty.wisc.edu/step/ • Accelerated Learning Program (ALP): ◦◦ Who > Students Completing 9th - 12th Grade ◦◦ What > Academic Summer Camp ◦◦ When > July 5-25, 2020 | 8:30am – 4:30pm ▪▪ Application Opens: January 3, 2020 ▪▪ Application Deadline: April 30, 2020 ▪▪ Financial Aid Deadline: April 10, 2020 ◦◦ Where > UW-Madison Campus ◦◦ Why > Intellectual challenge, rigorous curriculum, dedicated teachers, lasting friendships with academic peers; high school credit available with pre-approval ◦◦ Web Link > https://wcaty.wisc.edu/alp/ Camp Invention: Entering Grades – > http://www.campinvention.org/ • Search for a Location Near You UW-Whitewater Programs • Grandchildren’s University > June 26 & 27, 2020 ◦◦ http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/additional/gcu ◦◦ Join us this summer at our Grandchildren’s University on the beautiful UW-Whitewater campus! Have fun learning together, sharing a suite in our air-conditioned Starin Hall and earn a “degree” in your major Enjoy bowling, swimming and board games while you meet other grandparents and their grandchildren ◦◦ For Grandchildren Ages: - 14 (as of Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020) • KEMPA Summer Journalism Workshop at Marquette University ◦◦ http://www.kempasjw.com/ ◦◦ A four (4) day camp that emphasizes a variety of journalism skills • Music Camps: http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/music ◦◦ Middle School Band: Entering Grades – > July 19-24, 2020 ◦◦ High School Band: Entering Grades – > July 26-31, 2020 ◦◦ String Orchestra Camps: (two concurrent camps) Entering Grades 7-8 & 9–12 > June 21-26, 2020 ◦◦ Solo Voice: Entering Grades – 12 (and graduating seniors) > August 2-7, 2020 ◦◦ Piano: Entering Grades – 12 (and graduating seniors) > July 12-17, 2020 ◦◦ Choir: Entering Grades – 12 (and graduating seniors) > June 14-19, 2020 ◦◦ Flute: Entering Grades – 12 (and graduating seniors) > July 12-16, 2020 ◦◦ Percussion: Entering Grades – 12 (and graduating seniors) > August 2-7, 2020 ◦◦ Jazz: Entering Grades – 12 (and graduating seniors) > June 28-July 2, 2020 • Pre-College Academic Camps ◦◦ Success in Math & Science ▪▪ STEM Training for Early Engagement and Readiness (STEER) • Grades – > June 21-26, 2020 • Grades 10 - 12 > June 22-26, 2020 ◦◦ College Acceleration Program (CAP) ▪▪ Grades - 12 > July 5-17, 2020 ◦◦ ACT Preparation Camp (Residential) ▪▪ Grades 10 - 12 > July 5-17, 2020 UW-Madison Programs Pre-College Initiatives: A variety of programs offered at campuses throughout the state > https://precollege.wisc.edu/high-school/ • Computational Science 9-12 ◦◦ A free six day residential program will be held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to promote a multidisciplinary Computational Science Initiative • College Access Program > July 12-31, 2020 ◦◦ https://education.wisc.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/college-access-program-cap/ ◦◦ The College Access Program (CAP) is a three-week summer enrichment residential program for firstgeneration college students or students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds The program is open to 9th, 10th and 11th graders who have completed their high school academic year Students must be completing their freshman, sophomore or junior year in high school when applying Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and coursework which will prepare them for college • UW-Madison’s Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies > June 21-25, 2020 ◦◦ High school students who love science and have an interest in meteorology! For students entering grades – 12 ▪▪ Deadline: April 10, 2020 • Earth Focus Day Camps – UW Arboretum ◦◦ Learning Together > 9:30–11:30 a.m | $25 > 1-Day Sessions ▪▪ Ages 3, & Entering Kindergarten • Children must be accompanied by an adult, limit two age-appropriate children per adult • Only registered children may attend ▪▪ Children and adults will explore nature topics through crafts, songs, stories, hikes, and games • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 > Barn Swallows Fly By • Tuesday, June 30, 2020 > Furry Friends • Tuesday, July 7, 2020 > Beginning with a Seed • Tuesday, August 4, 2020 > To Be A Bumble Bee ◦◦ Young Explorers > a.m.–12 p.m | $110 > 3-Day Sessions ▪▪ Entering Kindergarten & Grade • Wednesday–Friday, June 17–19, 2020 > Animal Hideaways ◦◦ Explorers > 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m | $105 > 3-Day Sessions or $175 > 5-day sessions ▪▪ Entering Grades – • Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2020 > Wild About Water • Monday-Wednesday, July 20-22, 2020 > Mapping the Arboretum • Monday-Friday, August 10-14, 2020 > Hiking About in the Habitats ◦◦ Eco-Trekkers > 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m | $175 > 5-day sessions ▪▪ Entering Grades – • Monday–Friday, July 27–31, 2020 > Climate Connections • Engineering Summer Program > June 13–July 24, 2020 ◦◦ https://www.engr.wisc.edu/academics/student-services/diversity-programs/engineering-summerprogram/ ▪▪ Engineering Summer Program (ESP) is a six-week residential program for students who will be high school juniors or seniors in the upcoming school year Targets those traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields The ESP course curriculum includes math, engineering, science, and technical communications Other structured programming such as industry site visits, cultural enrichment activities, and faculty mentoring will help you gain a better understanding of the field of engineering and its disciplines • Summer STEAM Experience – University of Wisconsin-Stout > June 14-18, 2020 ◦◦ https://www.uwstout.edu/outreach-engagement/community-connections/youth-camps-programs/ summer-steam-experience/summer-steam-experience-registration ◦◦ Tracks available to this year’s campers include interior design, studio art, video game design, 3-D animation, graphic design sampling, 3-D printing and jewelry, digital filmmaking, industrial design, intercultural leadership, laser playground, building and launching rockets, manufacturing and practical math, and forensic detectives Technology • iD Tech Camps ◦◦ http://www.watg.org/awards scholarships.html ◦◦ Week long co-ed day & overnight camps Topics include video game design, programming, web design and more! ◦◦ For Ages: 7–9, 10-12 & 13–17 ICE (Institute for Chemical Education) Programs • Fun with Forensics Chemistry Camp ◦◦ http://ice.chem.wisc.edu/Camps.html ◦◦ Entering Grades 5-8 • Biopharmaceutical Technology Center ◦◦ www.btci.org • Camp Biotech I: The Wonders of DNA > June 6-10, 2020 (9am-3:30pm) ◦◦ $380 (includes all materials, lunch & snacks > scholarships are available) ◦◦ Entering Grade or 10 ◦◦ Want to know how scientists can determine who committed a crime from just a small blood sample or how genetic mutants might be made? You can satisfy your curiosity about these questions and more by attending CAMP BIOTECH ONE: THE WONDERS OF DNA This one week experience at the BTC Institute is for students who are interested learning more about DNA and genetic engineering Students will build a DNA model, learn how to extract DNA from cells, transfer DNA into cells by heat shock transformation, amplify DNA to detect small quantities by PCR, and use restriction enzymes to identify DNA sequences No prior DNA knowledge is necessary • Camp Biotech II: The Return of DNA > July 13-17, 2020 (9am-3:30pm) ◦◦ Entering Grade 10 who have taken biology and are interested in learning more about DNA and genetic engineering • Youth Apprenticeship Program in Biotechnology – Dane County ◦◦ https://mydcsc.com/youth-apprenticeship/stem/biotechnology/ ◦◦ The apprentices spend approximately half of their day attending high school classes and half their day at their worksite In addition, they are enrolled in a specialized lab course taught weekly at the BTC • A Celebration of Life – XXI ◦◦ http://www.btci.org/k12/cl/cl.html ◦◦ Supports African American students’ interest in the life sciences and provides them with the tools for success in school The 2020 class session theme is: To the Moon and Beyond! ▪▪ Entering Grades & > June 15-26, 2020 (8:30am-12:00pm) ▪▪ Entering Grades – > July 6-July 17, 2020 (8:30am-12:00pm) Dane County School Consortium • Youth Apprenticeship Programs ◦◦ Programs integrate school-based and work-based learning for high school students through a variety of areas including STEM careers and health professions • Milwaukee School of Engineering Summer Programs ◦◦ http://www.msoe.edu/community/admissions/undergraduate/page/1485/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 ◦◦ Programs Run: July 5-10, 2020 | July 19-24, 2020 | July 26-31, 2020 • Focus Camps • Explore Camps Concordia Language Villages • Summer Youth Programs ◦◦ http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/ ◦◦ Total immersion in the language of choice; each Village is unique ◦◦ Concordia Language Villages > 901 8th Street South Moorhead, MN 56562 Wisconsin Area Health Education Center • Summer Camps ◦◦ http://www.ahec.wisc.edu/health-careers-summer-camps ◦◦ These summer camps are open to any high school student living in the counties served by the regional AHEC center sponsoring the camp ◦◦ Locations: ▪▪ Fox Valley (Oshkosh), Lakeshore (Manitowoc), La Crosse, Platteville, Madison and North Central WI/Marshfield Clinic (Stevens Point) • Madison Camp > Sponsered by South Central AHEC Northwestern University Center for Talent Development • Summer Camp – Chicago, IL ◦◦ http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/ ◦◦ https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program_type/summer-programs ◦◦ Spend a week in the big city or its suburbs Programs for all ages Program Grade Location Commuter / Residential Leapfrog PreK - 5th Elmhurst | Chicago | Lake Forest | Evanston | Skokie | Naperville | Palatine | Brookfield, WI Commuter Spark Completing Grades & Elmhurst | Chicago | Lake Forest | Evanston | Skokie | Palatine | Brookfield, WI Commuter Solstice Completing Grades - Evanston Campus | Elhurst College Campus Residential Option | Commuter Only Option Spectrum Completing Grades - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Commuter or Residential Options Equinox Completing Grades - 12 Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Commuter or Residential Options Leadership • Wisconsin Association of School Councils ◦◦ http://www.wasc.org/ • Leadership Camps > Ripon College, Ripon, WI ◦◦ Senior High School Camps (Levels - 6) > June 28-July 2, 2020 ▪▪ Entering Grades 10 - 12 (and graduating seniors) ◦◦ Junior High and Middle School Camps (Levels - 3) > July 12-16, 2020 ▪▪ Entering Grades - • Civic Leadership Institute ◦◦ http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/programs/cli/dates/ ◦◦ Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL ◦◦ June 28–July 17, 2020 ◦◦ Completing Grades - 12 Art • Monroe Street Fine Arts Center ◦◦ https://www.monroestreetarts.org/ ◦◦ 2526 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711 | 608-232-1510 • Midwest Clay Project ◦◦ https://midwestclayproject.com/ ◦◦ 918 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703 | 608-255-9240 • MSCR Camps ◦◦ https://www.mscr.org/our-programs/camps • Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) ◦◦ http://www.mmoca.org/ • Chazen Museum of Art ◦◦ http://www.chazen.wisc.edu/ Music • UW-Whitewater Music Camps (listed above) • UW-Madison ◦◦ Junior & Senior High Music Clinic ▪▪ Junior Session > June 21-27, 2020 ▪▪ Senior Session > June 28-July • Madison Youth Choirs ◦◦ https://www.madisonyouthchoirs.org/about-us/community-programs/ Dance • Madison Ballet Dance Classes ◦◦ http://www.madisonballet.org/ Drama • Young Shakespeare Players in Madison ◦◦ http://youngshakespeareplayers.org/ • Children’s Theater of Madison ◦◦ Sessions for Ages & Up Nature • Hoofers Summer Youth Programs ◦◦ https://www.hoofersailing.org/youth-program-classes-camps ◦◦ Ages 10 – 18 ◦◦ Classes for sailing, windsurfing and racing sailboats! • Sand Lake Conservation Camp > June 17-19, 2020 > Marinette County, WI ◦◦ Conservation Camp provides positive educational outdoor experiences, helps foster appreciation and understanding of nature, and introduces a variety of opportunities in natural resources and conservation careers Professionals from various natural resource and conservation agencies present programs on topics like wildlife, habitat, ecosystems, water quality, fisheries, forestry, and conservation career information ◦◦ Entering Grades - ▪▪ Registration (Postmarked BEFORE May 20): $100 ▪▪ Registration (Postmarked AFTER May 20): $150 ▪▪ Registration NOT Accepted AFTER June • Aldo Leopold Nature Center ◦◦ http://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/program-overview/summer-camps/ ◦◦ Day programs and overnight camp options; Aldo Leopold Nature Center is located on Madison’s East side ▪▪ Wonder Bugs: & year olds ▪▪ Sprouts: year olds ▪▪ Tadpoles: year olds ▪▪ Polliwogs: year olds ▪▪ Wanderers: & year olds ▪▪ Pope Farm Explorers: - 10 year olds ▪▪ Explorers: & 10 year olds ▪▪ Adventurers: 11 & 12 year olds ▪▪ Adventurers II: 13 – 16 year olds • Wisconsin Farmers Union ◦◦ Kamp Kenwood > Overnight Camp near Chippewa Falls ▪▪ http://kampkenwood.com/WFU_Camps_FS6U.php • Junior Camps > Ages: 8-12 ◦◦ August 5-8 | August 9-12 | August 16-19 • Junior High Camps > Ages: –14 ◦◦ June 15-19 | August 2-5 • Senior Camp > Ages: 14 – 18 ◦◦ June 21-25 • TeenLife Summer Program Guide ◦◦ Lots of great opportunities throughout the summer! • Cottonwood Gulch ◦◦ Expeditions throughout the summer • National Geographic Student Expeditions ◦◦ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/trip-types/student/ ◦◦ High school students only; Expeditions all over the world ranging from 21-109 days National • Imagine Magazine ◦◦ https://www.jhu.edu/academics/summer-programs/ ◦◦ Summer Programs through Imagine Magazine, Johns Hopkins University Scholarships • WATG provides summer program scholarships for children – here is the link to information and the application: http://www.watg.org/awards scholarships.html Deadline: April 15 ◦◦ Many of the programs offer scholarships for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch through an application process • Wisconsin DPI Pre-college Scholarships: https://precollege.wisc.edu/ (Ages 5-18) ◦◦ Many of the programs offer scholarships for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch through an application process ◦◦ Even if families not qualify for free or reduced lunch, there can still be partial scholarships awarded ... Accelerated Learning Program (ALP): ◦◦ Who > Students Completing 9th - 12th Grade ◦◦ What > Academic Summer Camp ◦◦ When > July 5-25, 2020 | 8:30am – 4:30pm ▪▪ Application Opens: January 3, 2020 ▪▪... 21-26, 2020 • Grades 10 - 12 > June 22-26, 2020 ◦◦ College Acceleration Program (CAP) ▪▪ Grades - 12 > July 5-17, 2020 ◦◦ ACT Preparation Camp (Residential) ▪▪ Grades 10 - 12 > July 5-17, 2020. .. games • Tuesday, June 16, 2020 > Barn Swallows Fly By • Tuesday, June 30, 2020 > Furry Friends • Tuesday, July 7, 2020 > Beginning with a Seed • Tuesday, August 4, 2020 > To Be A Bumble Bee ◦◦