Summer Exploration Camp
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 UWM’s 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.
Program Dates
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.
Summer 2025
| Week | Course | Topic | Description | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Math & Science | TBA | Students will be introduced to math and science concepts and careers relating to sports and entertainment in this exploratory camp. Students will be participating in hands-on workshops and educational field trips | July 13 – July 17, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Two | Reading & Writing | TBA | Students will challenge their skills in reading and writing by working in groups to research, design and present final projects highlighting animals in danger. Students’ work will be showcased on Thursday, July 23rd. | July 20 – July 24, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Students will be staying overnight in the UWM Residence Halls on Thursday, July 23rd! Camp will conclude on Friday, July 24th at 10:00am.
Eligibility
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.
How to Determine Your Core Grade Point Average (GPA)
Please note that only the core classes are used to determine the student’s 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.
Registration
We encourage you to use the online form for the quickest response. However, you’re also welcome to contact the Mini-Courses Program.
Policies & Fees
Cost
The cost for the Summer Exploration Camp is $325.00.
Scholarships
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.
Payments
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.
Payment Address
UWM Mini-Courses
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201