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Three Summer Arts Clinic instructors share what they’re most excited about teaching in this new summer program from Badger Precollege.
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A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.
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Chris Harry, assistant dean and the director of Badger Precollege, chats with podcast hosts about about what students should look for in a high-quality summer program.
![Nine international high school students pose in front of UW–Madison's Bascom Hall. A large banner of Bucky Badger is hanging behind the building's columns](https://precollege.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Badger-Precollege-Education-USA-Academy-768x461.jpg)
Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.
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The chancellor’s visit showed how UW–Madison is committed to helping precollege students learn about the university and the world around them.
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Madison365 spoke with Badger Precollege staff about the annual Latino Youth Summit for middle school students — and how it helps young learners prepare for college and career.
![A female instructors walks between tables of Latinx middle school students, encouraging their work during UW–Madison's Latino Youth Summit.](https://precollege.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Latino_Youth_Summit17_4469-768x462.jpg)
La Cumbre de la Juventud Latina invita a estudiantes de secundaria a explorar la universidad.
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It was so exciting to have students ages 5–18 back at UW–Madison this summer for Badger Precollege and campus youth programs! Check out some of the action in this photo essay.
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Five arts instructors share what they’re looking forward to teaching precollege students this summer — from music production and composition to photography and creative writing.
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Adopted in 1937, The UW Tuition Waiver Award has helped to launch the professional music careers of hundreds of students over the years.
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Rob Dz is a hip-hop musician, spoken word artist and Kennedy Center-certified teaching artist. This summer, he revises his role as instructor for UW–Madison’s Summer Music Clinic.
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La directora asociada Ola Skyba conversa con La Movida Radio sobre las próximas oportunidades en Badger Precollege. Mira la entrevista aquí.
![Pedestrians and students walk among the colors of the fall leaves near Bascom Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison during autumn](https://precollege.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/Campus_Fall_BR21_3987-768x460.jpg)
The precollege program strives to help all students find their personal path to college — and to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed when they get there.
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The 30-year-old UW–Madison program will maintain its programs and its commitment to creating a community for academically curious students in grades 2–12.
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Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry talks with WORT 89.9 FM Madison about Badger Precollege and what’s new for summer 2021.
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One former student — now an instructor with the program — shares memories of his experience at WCATY, what’s changed and what remains the same.
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Madison365 features Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry, who shares his goals for making Badger Precollege accessible to all interested students.
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Milwaukee siblings James and Debra Ejiwale share how Badger Precollege programs help them explore topics of interest, meet new friends and get a feel for college life.
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The Badger Precollege team is building on a strong history of precollege programming at UW–Madison to boost access, diversity and collaboration for young learners.
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Get the scoop on selecting your program, submitting your application, crafting your essay and more.
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A wide-ranging selection of elective courses lends musical breadth to this hands-on summer camp for students completing grades 6-12.
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June marks 90 years and more than 90,000 students who’ve attended the camp.
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Summer Music Clinic has inspired 90,000 students over 90 years.
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Since 2000, more than 200 students have graduated from ITA Madison, and an estimated 99% of graduates have gone on to attend post-secondary institutions.