Youth Programs and Activities: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 06/19/2023
- End Date: 06/23/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 9:00 am-3:30 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
Laura Schulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/17/2023
- End Date: 07/21/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
Students learn how to create a custom map, design structures to share between worlds, build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
Students must have the Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
*In room is compatible with Windows OS only. Online is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/17/2023
- End Date: 07/21/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
Whether they want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster, your student will learn the basics to get started! In this course, students develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s Esports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly, practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
*A webcam is required for this course.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/24/2023
- End Date: 07/28/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class!
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
*A webcam is required for this course.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/24/2023
- End Date: 07/28/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today's top artists, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, you'll learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their your tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. The soundtracks you create will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
*Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/31/2023
- End Date: 08/04/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
Laura Schulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/31/2023
- End Date: 08/04/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
With a mix of in and out of laboratory experiences, we encourage middle schoolers who have a passion to be outside to investigate their surroundings. With activities based on geology, ecology, microscope use, dissection, and soil studies, the environment will be a new frontier for your child's investigation.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
Laura Shulz
Lecturer and Environmental Education Manager
Environmental Studies Department
MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2014
The mission of the Environmental Explorers Summer Camp held annually at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is to provide an enriching educational experience for local middle school students interested in the natural sciences. The sessions are hands-on and take place outside, weather permitting. The week also features several field trips.
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/31/2023
- End Date: 08/04/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
Do you love movies with exciting special effects, like The Avengers, Star Wars, or Harry Potter? Amaze your friends by swinging a lightsaber or blasting fire from your hands and becoming a master of the illusions used by Hollywood artists to create visual effects magic. Whether you want to enhance your YouTube videos or create a cool scene to amaze your friends; this class teaches the tools you need. Experiment with visual effects as you learn the dynamics of camera angles, editing, graphic layering, and sound effects.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
*A webcam is required for this course
- Type: In-Person
- Start Date: 07/31/2023
- End Date: 08/04/2023
- Meeting Time(s): 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
- Cost: $359 through 4/30 | $379 Regular
- Includes: Snacks
If your middle school student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you may apply for scholarship on the registration page. If your scholarship is approved, you will be supplied a coupon code to register for free using this page.
Become one of the 400,000 students around the world in Model United Nations! Assume the role of an ambassador and represent your country to solve current world issues. Throughout the week you will research a world problem, develop solutions, and negotiate consensus with your peers. This program teaches teens and tweens core skills such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Model UN alumni have gone on to become supreme court justices, world leaders, lawyers, and business professionals. No prior experience is needed.
Age Range: 11-14 years old (Middle School)
*This course requires access to computers with internet to complete debate research.