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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 2–12 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] Finance Fundamentals (Grades 7 8)

Upcoming Dates

July 14–18, 2025

Tuition: $600
Application fee: $50

Learn the lingo and acronyms of the financial world, the basics of economic forces and how a wide variety of factors from weather to wars influence money. Analyze market movements over time and participate in a market simulation activity.

The World of Insects (Grades 5-6)

Upcoming Dates

July 21–25, 2025

Tuition: $600
Application fee: $50

Have you heard the latest buzz? Insects are fascinating creatures that play an important role in the world around us! In this class, we'll explore the challenges with the bee population, monarch migration, insect defense mechanisms (ouch!) and the interdependence of all living things.

Tech Talk (Grades 7-8)

Upcoming Dates

July 21–25, 2025

Tuition: $600
Application fee: $50

This discussion-based class will teach critical thought and debate about how technology shapes our world and impacts our daily lives. Topics to explore will include the digital footprint, plagiarism, AI vs. creativity and equitable access. 

Storytelling (Grades 5-6)

Upcoming Dates

July 21–25, 2025

In-person

Tuition: $600
Application fee: $50

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.

Human Anatomy (Grades 5-6)

Upcoming Dates

July 21–25, 2025

In-person

Tuition: $600
Application fee: $50

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.

[FULL] Space Exploration (Grades 5 6)

Upcoming Dates

July 21–25, 2025

In-person

Tuition: $600
Application fee: $50

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?"