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L.E.A.P.S. - UW Fond du Lac - Grades 2-4
Courses are open to highly able and motivated students entering Grades 2–4 in the fall. Applicants need not be enrolled in gifted programs at their schools, but must have a recommendation attesting to their ability to complete the course work from either their school principal, classroom teacher, or G/T coordinator.
College for Kids - UW Fond du Lac - Grades 5-8
College for Kids is designed for highly motivated students possessing special talents and gifts who are entering grades 5-8 in the fall. Students explore new interest areas; interact with students having similar interests and abilities; enhance their interest in learning by experiencing stimulating and challenging activities; are encouraged to use creative/productive thinking and expression; foster skills for independent learning. Courses are offered from the following areas: affective/social development; thinking and study skills; language; arts; mathematics; science and performing arts.
EAA Young Eagles Camp - ages 12 and up.
TheEAA Young Eagles Camp is designed as an introduction to the wonderful world of aviation. This new program will use small group activities and close counselor relationships to present the basics of flight in a "science camp" format that is a unique combination of fun and discovery. Other camps are available for older students.
Science Outreach - UW Oshkosh - Grades 3-8
Science Outreach offers summer camp for students in grades 3-8. Three weeks of camp are held in August.
Wisconsin Space Academy and Astronomy Academy - UW Fox Valley
Since 1998, the Barlow Planetarium has offered Wisconsin Space Academy (WSA) – multiple levels span three overlapping age groups – to explore the thrill of astronomy, space and science through hands-on rocketry activities.
Barlow has expanded its offerings to offer Wisconsin Astronomy Academy (WAA) to learn about our place in the Universe through hands-on astronomy activities.
Barlow has expanded its offerings to offer Wisconsin Astronomy Academy (WAA) to learn about our place in the Universe through hands-on astronomy activities.
Wisconsin Earth Adventure - UW Fox Valley
Explore Earth-bound science: geology, palentology, and more.
Summer Camps - UW Green Bay
Music, art, and academic camps for kids of all ages.
Bookworm Gardens - Sheboygan
Bookworm Gardens is a vibrant, playful children’s garden that enhances literature, the natural world, and the imagination. Located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the garden is adjacent to UW Sheboygan and is across from the UW Extension offices which house the Sheboygan County Master Gardeners. The garden is based completely on children’s literature—over 60 different books are represented, selected by reading specialists, librarians, teachers, and kids.