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.
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Adventures in Coding will spark your curiosity about the connections between math, computer coding and programming. If you geek out about video games, computers, equations or even different mathematical languages, join us for this coding adventure!
Prepare to be amazed, astonished and maybe even a little grossed out in Gross Biology! Here you'll go on a mind-boggling quest to uncover the squirmy, slimy, creepy, crawly and downright bizarre features of the natural world. You'll be intrigued by parasites, mucus, bacteria and more! Put on a brave face, and maybe some gloves, as you complete hands-on experiments to uncover the purpose of some of nature's oddities.
Inside Out/Upside Down will introduce students to the world of psychology using the movie Inside Out as a base for exploring emotions, actions, and memories. Students will be learning about the foundations of psychology through role play, hands-on activities and class discussions.
Are you interested in finding out more about how forensic science helps us solve mysteries? Intro to Forensic Science is an interdisciplinary class that builds upon the skills explored in our Secret Agents class. We introduce forensic science techniques used in the field.
We introduce students to the major systems of the body through interactive and engaging activities. They will not only learn how the inner body looks, but also how it works. We explore the muscular, skeletal, nervous, digestive, respiratory and immune systems through models and experiments.
It is time to explore the skills of presenting and public speaking! This class will help you develop your own powerful voice. Through both group and solo presenting, you will build self-confidence and strengthen your social interaction. We will learn how to inhabit a character, speak on the fly and even convey a message without using any words! If you want to build effective speaking skills of all kinds, then this class is for you.
The Green Team: Introduction to Environmental Science offers a multi-disciplinary approach to learning about environmental issues by increasing knowledge and building critical-thinking skills that will help our students make informed and responsible decisions in an age-appropriate format.
During Exploring Engineering, each class will focus on a different discipline of engineering, with stations and hands-on projects to foster exploration and discovery.
Fall in love with words! In this class, you'll begin by going back in time to discover the foundations of our language and explore Latin and Greek roots. We'll explore figurative language, such as idioms and puns through engaging active play. We will also connect words to art through illustrations and shape poems. Finally, you'll put your creative thinking to good use by creating your own words and finding new ways to use language. This is not your traditional writing class! Be ready to push your knowledge of words to new heights!
This course explores theater and writing in a high-paced environment in order to help develop your skills as a writer and an effective member of an ensemble. After exploring new acting techniques, the class will culminate in a virtual presentation using different topics and skills learned in the course.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
Design and build robots, then test them against each other in challenging games. Using math, science, and technology, students will determine what factors need to be considered to create a competitive robot. Design, test, evaluate and operate a robot built from the Vex Robotics Design System.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
In this class, you will dive into the blueprints of structural engineering and design. You will be asked to design and create models based on creative parameters and specifications. As a team, you will take on and propose solutions to real-world design challenges.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
This hands-on, lab-based class will help you scientifically explain your chemistry successes and disasters. You will be introduced to the essential molecules in food, water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils, and learn how they interact with each other.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
Collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes and use logical thought processes and scientific inquiry skills to interpret evidence and explain crimes. Learn to interpret evidence such as fingerprinting, hair and fiber analysis, impression analysis, forensic entomology and anthropology.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
Did you know that in 30 minutes, the human body gives off enough heat to boil a gallon of water? The human body is a complex machine made up of systems that keep us active and alive. In this class, you will take a closer look at the main systems of the human body and their important functions.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
Law 101 is an introduction to the law and the legal system in contemporary American society. Using the case study method, we'll analyze individual rights as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and as interpreted by the courts. We also examine the two major branches of the law: criminal and civil.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
Summer Music Clinic offers the opportunity to learn from experienced educators from around the country, develop new music skills and enhance existing ones, meet and collaborate with those who share your interests, develop and express your unique, creative style, and enjoy new experiences in a welcoming, supportive community.
Explore your creativity and discover what it takes to be a compelling writer. This class is designed for avid readers and writers who read well above grade level and are serious about improving their skills and preparing for high school writing.
Upcoming Dates
June 16–29, 2024
Early bird tuition: $2,850 Regular tuition: $3,000 Application fee: $75
A Walk Through History will transport students to a living history museum! Students will choose a historical figure, research them and write a speech as if they were that person. During family visiting day, students will dress up and stay in character, give their speeches and answer questions.
Creative Writing will explore many of the ways that words can express our imaginations and our ideas. Through exercises, reading, feedback from classmates and instructors and other exploratory activities, we will grow as writers together in this class.