A group of GEM students observing a group project.

Growing Early Minds (GEM)

Name: Badger Precollege
Address: 21 North Park Street, Madison, WI, 53715, US
Telephone: 608-890-3260

Due to a greater need to focus on enriching our middle-level and high school programming, Badger Precollege is discontinuing the Growing Early Mind (GEM) program. We encourage families with children who will be completing grades 2–4 to consider the following alternatives:

Students who are completing grade 4 may instead apply to our Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE) program beginning in summer 2026.
Students who are completing grades 2 and 3 next summer may instead explore other UW–Madison youth programs.

If you have additional questions or comments about the discontinuation of our GEM program, please visit our FAQ page.