Mini-Courses – Summer Exploration Camp

 

The summer 2025 program has reached enrollment.  Registrations received after May 20th will be placed on our waitlist.  

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.

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, 2025 Topic:  Exploring Sports & Entertainment	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
Reading & Writing covered Week Two:                 July 21–July 25, 2025 Topic:  Exploring Animals In Danger	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 24th.
* Students will be staying overnight in the UWM Residence Halls on Thursday, July 24th! Camp will conclude on Friday, July 25th  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.

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

Brochures

• Summer Exploration Camp

Staff