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Badger Precollege Classes

Think like a Badger. Badger Precollege offers in-person and online programs in humanities, music, business, psychology, government, STEM, college prep and more — all designed to help students in grades 1–12 find their passion, meet new friends and explore their future.

Use the search filters to find the class, program or workshop that matches your interests.

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(FULL) A Touch of Business (Grades 7-8)

Calling all Entrepreneurs! Or, those who just want to learn about the world of business. This class will give you an introduction to some key concepts of business – product/service creation, marketing, digital creation and finance. We will touch on all sorts of business topics and have plenty of fun doing so. If you are a fan of the show Shark Tank this could be your dream class. 
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) Classical Mythology (Grade 5-6)

Mythology means more than just Mount Olympus. In this course, you'll expand your horizons beyond Greece to explore the mythology of cultures from around the world. Join us as we travel from continent to continent to compare different types of mythologies and their influence on history, society and culture. Part literature and part geography, you'll be sure to enjoy this literary tour of the world!
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) Introduction to Computer Science (Grades 5-6)

Learn about object-oriented programming, and how to write and execute code using the Java programming language, via the Greenfoot programming environment. Students will learn programming fundamentals while participating in authentic coding activities that place an emphasis on problem-solving and creativity. Explore coding by examining a set of interesting scenarios, solving coding problems and competing in a fun coding challenge. Then begin to design your own game or simulation!
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(Week 2 FULL) Biotechnology: Engineering Life (Grades 7-8)

In this laboratory-intensive course, you will learn how DNA and proteins are analyzed to improve food products, diagnose a disease or identify a suspect. Gain valuable laboratory skills such as micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, DNA extraction and protein analysis.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(Week 2 FULL) Space Exploration Adventures (Grades 5-6)

This class will ponder the question, "What's next in the field of space exploration?", and will explore the evolution of space exploration, from rockets and satellites to animal explorers and the manned space missions of today. This discussion-based class will utilize space imagery and study recent developments in the field as we continue to ask, "How much farther, and further, can we go?"
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(Week 3 FULL) A Class of Characters (Grades 5-6)

In this course, we'll explore the process of how an actor can effectively portray a character. Through scene work exercises we'll dive into the motivation of a character and consider the best tactics an actor can use to communicate that to an audience. We'll unleash your creativity through improv exercises as you set your character loose, creating a story on the fly!
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

Creative Writing: Storytelling (Grades 7-8)

Do you love a good story? Do you enjoy creating characters and setting them loose in a world of your imagination? If so, join us for a writing workshop where you can express your voice through the endless possibilities of fiction. We'll explore what it is that makes for great storytelling and enjoy sharing our ideas with each other.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

Medical Mysteries (Grades 7-8)

In this course, we will explore a variety of the many afflictions of the human body and how the immune system reacts to heal. We will also explore the social element of disease management, looking at pandemics of the past and public health initiatives of today.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

Neuroscience (Grades 7-8)

With the explosion of innovative technologies and new knowledge about the brain, the field of neuroscience remains on the frontier of contemporary science. This course will give a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the brain and expand your understanding of how basic neurological processes relate to cognition, emotion and behavior.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 8–12, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) Laws of Negotiation and International Relations (Grades 7-8)

In "Laws of Negotiation and International Politics", students will be put in teams and assigned a country to represent. All the countries (teams) will be a part of a sub-committee in the United Nations, and will be asked to come up with a plan that deals with an international issue. After researching their country and the issue, students will partake in a committee conference where they will be allowed to present their country’s position on the issue and a possible proposal for a resolution.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) Mission Impossible: Engineering Challenges (Grades 5-6)

From ski resorts under a dome in the middle of the desert to rotating skyscrapers, nothing is impossible for contemporary designers. This class will help you start thinking like an engineer and engage you in a series of increasingly complex competitive design challenges.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) UW Art: Behind the Curtain (Grade 5-8)

Spend each day discovering one of the many art areas on the UW–Madison campus, like theatre, visual art, dance, music or creative writing. Part of our day will be spent delving into the creation of pieces, and the other part of the day will include visits to campus arts hubs.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(Week 2 FULL) Anime (Grades 7-8)

This course explores the diverse worlds of "anime," an animated entertainment medium that originates in Japan and has achieved extensive popularity all over the world. By viewing and discussing a series of anime films/series that represent various time periods, themes, genres and styles, we will develop a critical appreciation for the meanings and experiences of anime and its legacy today both in Japan and the United States.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(Week 2 FULL) Human Anatomy (Grades 5-6)

Take a closer look at the main organs and systems of the human body and their important functions. Topics covered are the format and function of major human organs such as the heart and lungs as well as body systems such as the musculoskeletal system, circulatory system and digestive system.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(Week 2 FULL) Introduction to Computer Science (Grades 7-8)

Intro to Computer Science 2 is intended as a challenging opportunity for students who have taken a previous PACE computer science course (including Intro to Computer Science 1) or have other coding experience.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

Rise and Fall of Civilizations (Grades 5-6)

This discussion-based class uses critical thinking and analysis to examine the question, "How do we know what we know?" in terms of historical narratives. By exploring commonalities over time, students will reflect on how dominant cultures control the narrative, "to the victor goes the spoils" and answer the question, "Who writes history and how do these viewpoints impact the narrative?"
Upcoming Dates
  • July 15–19, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) Behind the Scenes: UW Science (Grades 5-8)

This class will introduce you to new fields of research, engage you in hands-on experiments and give you the opportunity to visit labs and science departments around campus. Past fields of exploration have included limnology, geology and a behind-the-scenes visit to the primate lab.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

(FULL) World Mythology (Grades 7-8)

Mythology means more than just Mount Olympus. In this course, you'll expand your horizons beyond Greece to explore the mythology of cultures from around the world. Join us as we travel from continent to continent to compare different types of mythologies and their influence on history, society and culture. Part literature and part geography, you'll be sure to enjoy this literary tour of the world!
Upcoming Dates
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person

Creative Writing: Lyrics and Poetry (Grades 5-6)

Do you enjoy rhymes, alliteration, beautiful words and picturesque language? In this creative writing class, we'll focus on the elements that make people fall in love with poetry. Students will respond to prompts and explore a variety of poetry forms, including how words and music interact in lyrics.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person
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