{"id":154,"date":"2025-07-24T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/?page_id=154"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:56:02","slug":"summer-exploration-camp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/programs\/middle-school-programs\/summer-exploration-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Exploration Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Summer Exploration Camp<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p>The Mini-Courses Summer Exploration Camp is a two-week academic enrichment program exposing middle school students to hands-on math, science reading, and writing experiences. Summer Exploration Camp includes activities and\/or educational field trips where students explore majors and careers, postsecondary options, study skills and work habits. The camp includes a math and science component week one and a reading and writing component week two. The program will also include various college readiness activities that include, but are not limited to, college panels, career guidance, and an overnight stay in 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Residence Halls. The enrichment program serves students who are rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and requires students to have a 2.0 core grade point average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Mini-Course Program<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:minicourses@uwm.edu\">minicourses@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6236\">414-229-6236<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/locations\/1961\">Mitchell Hall, Room 177<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/directory\/?_people_categories_facet=mini-courses-program\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-program-dates\">Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer camp enrollment includes participation in both weeks of programming. When registering, please note that the camp is designed as a two-week experience, and enrollment automatically covers activities, sessions, and events scheduled across both weeks. This structure allows students to fully engage in the complete camp curriculum and benefit from the full range of planned opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-2026\">Summer 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Week<\/th><th>Course<\/th><th>Topic<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Dates<\/th><th>Times<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>One<\/td><td>Math &amp; Science<\/td><td>Exploring Water<\/td><td>Students will be introduced to math and science concepts and careers relating to the functions and significance of water in this exploratory camp. Students will be participating in hands-on workshops and educational field trips<\/td><td>July 13 &#8211; July 17, 2026<\/td><td>9:00 am \u2013 3:00 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two<\/td><td>Reading &amp; Writing<\/td><td>Change to:<br>Exploring<br>Milwaukee\u2019s<br>History<\/td><td>Students will challenge their skills in reading and writing by working in groups to research, design and present final projects highlighting the history of Milwaukee. Students\u2019 work will be showcased on Thursday, July 23rd.<\/td><td>July 20 \u2013 July 24, 2026<\/td><td>9:00 am \u2013 3:00 pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will be staying overnight in the 51ÁÔÆæ Residence Halls on Thursday, July 23rd! Camp will conclude on Friday, July 24th at 10:00am.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must have a core GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for this class and must be entering grades 6-8 in the upcoming fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-determine-your-core-grade-point-average-gpa\">How to Determine Your Core Grade Point Average (GPA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that only the core classes are used to determine the student\u2019s core GPA. Those classes include variations of reading, math, English, science, social studies and foreign languages. Do not include classes such as music, art, physical education, computer science, etc. when calculating your core GPA. If you have any questions regarding a core class or need help determining your core GPA for eligibility, please call our program at 414-229-6236.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-registration\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to use the online form for the quickest response. However, you\u2019re also welcome to contact the Mini-Courses Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.bplogix.net\/form.aspx?pid=0d7c854a-f1ef-4afa-9901-e8f47a1d1429&amp;formid=38791c0b-985f-4d38-8161-ff16b0a865da&amp;nohome=0&amp;completepageprompt=0&amp;Offering=Summer%20Exploration%20Camp\" rel=\"\">Summer Exploration Camp Online Application<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-policies-amp-fees\">Policies &amp; Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost for the Summer Exploration Camp is $325.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DPI Precollege Scholarships are available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The DPI Precollege Scholarship is included in the Summer Exploration Camp application. Students may receive a maximum of three DPI Precollege Scholarships per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/imce\/weop\/pdf\/1573_Precollege_Scholarship_Application.pdf\" rel=\"\">Scholarship Application Form (English Version)<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/imce\/weop\/pdf\/1573-Spanish_Precollege_Scholarship_Application.pdf\" rel=\"\">Scholarship Application Form (Spanish Version)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-for-the-applications\">Information for the Applications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>College Applying To: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee<br>Precollege Program Name: Mini-Courses Summer Exploration Camp<br>Mail Application to: 51ÁÔÆæ Mini-Courses, PO BOX 413, Milwaukee WI 53201<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payments\">Payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini-Courses can only accept payments of cash or check\/money order (made payable to UW-Milwaukee Mini-Course Program) by mail. Credit card\/over the phone payments are not available. If you prefer to make payment in person, please contact Mini-Courses Staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payment-address\">Payment Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ Mini-Courses<br>P.O. 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