The Planning For the Future Program (PFF) at UWM hosts an Academic Year and Summer Program for students in 6th-8th grades. PFF offers a range of program sessions including after-school tutoring, reading, academic skill building, and hands-on workshops.
Academic Year 2024-2025
Students who participate in the PFF Academic Year program will take part in after school tutoring, available in person and online and a series of workshops on Preparing for College, study skills, career exploration, just to name a few and field trips.
Summer 2025
Planning For the Future is currently accepting applications for our summer academic enrichment program and we hope to see you soon!
Planning For the Future Summer Camp is a three-week camp that provides academic enrichment in reading, writing, science and math. Students will be taught the core subjects in preparation for the upcoming school year. Curriculum will be delivered through various hands-on activities, group projects, classroom instruction and presentations. Field trips will take place on Fridays. Students will stay one night in the Residence Halls on July 24th. The camp will end on Friday July 25th at 9:00 am. Families can pick students up from the Residence Hall. Address will be provided during orientation.
Planning For the Future serves students who are rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
Registration is open for 35 students-first come, first served.
You will be notified if you are being added to a waiting list.
DPI Scholarships are available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Students can receive 3 scholarships per year.
The cost for the program is $850. Payment arrangements are available.
DATES: July 7th, 2025 – July 25, 2025 8:30 am – 3:15 pm
Policies and Fees
Students who are eligible for free/reduced school lunch may receive a Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Scholarship to cover the cost of the program. A DPI Pre-College Scholarship Application will be provided as part of the registration application. Scholarships will be awarded upon completion of both Section I and Section II of the DPI application.
DPI PreCollege Scholarship
Planning For the Future will operate July 7th, 2025 – July 25, 2025 8:30 am – 3:15 pm. Field trips will take place on Fridays. Students will stay one night in the Residence Halls on July 24th. The camp will end on Friday July 25th at 9:00 am. Families can pick students up from the Residence Hall. Address will be provided during orientation.
Does attendance matter?
Yes! For students to participate in PFF Friday Field Trips they MUST attend all days during the week. If your student is sick or has an appointment you MUST call or email serenity@uwm.edu for an excused absence request.
Are students supervised during this program?
Students are supervised at all times during this program.
What do the UWM dorms look like?
Planning for the Future students will stay one night in the Residence Halls on July 24th. The UWM Residence Hall Sandburg Hall is different than many other “dorms”. This Residence hall does NOT have shared bathrooms but has a bathroom located in the Suite. UWM Housing has a Virtual Tour on their website.
What do I need to bring to Planning For the Future?
Nothing! We will have everything your student needs!
Does my student need to bring extra money for Planning For the Future?
Students do not need to bring extra money during the week or for field trips. If they do, they are responsible for keeping up with their money and PFF is not responsible for lost or stolen money.