The Mini-Courses Summer Exploration Camp is a two-week academic enrichment program that reinforces middle school students’ reading, writing, math, and science skills. The two week camp includes a reading and writing component one week, and a math and science component the other week. 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.
Class Size: 50 Students (first come, first serve basis)
Eligibility: Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade for the upcoming academic year. Must have a core GPA of 2.0 or above.
Program Fee: $325.00 class fee or DPI Pre-College Scholarship*
*Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch to apply for the DPI Pre-College Scholarship
Mini-Courses Summer Exploration Camp Dates:
- Summer camp enrollment is for both weeks.
Summer 2025: July 14-July 25, 2025 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
Math & Science covered Week One: July 14 – July 18, 2025Topic: To be determined |
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Reading & Writing covered Week Two: July 21 – July 25, 2025Topic: to be determined |
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* Students will be staying overnight in the UWM Residence Halls on Thursday, July 24th! Camp will conclude on Friday, July 25th at 10:00am. |
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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.
How to Register
Please complete the Online Application. If registration is closed for the current session, please email minicourses@uwm.edu or call the Mini-Courses office at 414-229-6236.
Policies and Fees
The cost for the Summer Exploration Camp is $325.00.
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.
DPI Scholarship PDF form is available below.
- Student Precollege Scholarship Application Form (English Version)
- Student Precollege Scholarship Application Form (Spanish Version)
We accept check or money order made payable to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/Mini Courses. Please mail payments to Mini-Courses at the address listed below. If you prefer to make payment in person, please contact Mini-Courses Staff. Thank you.
UWM Mini Courses
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
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Staff
Tricia Maldonado
Pre-College Services Manager
414-229-6236
tmpipia@uwm.edu
Contact Us
Telephone: 414-229-6236
Email: minicourses@uwm.edu
Office Location:
Mitchell Hall, Room 177
3203 N Downer Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53211
Mailing Address:
Mini Courses
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee WI 53201-0413