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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) 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) 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

(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

Math Behind You: Survey of Algebra 2 (Grades 7-8)

A broad introductory overview to Algebra II, this course is a hands-on, collaboration-rich option for students seeking to challenge their math skills. This one-subject enrichment course will allow students to explore a new kind of math. It is the expectation that students have a strong foundation and content knowledge of Algebra I and Geometry prior to enrolling in this course.
Upcoming Dates
  • July 22–26, 2024
    Registration fee: $35
    Tuition: $580 per session $30 multi-session registration discount available.
    In-person