The GEM program is open to all interested students. To apply, those interested should complete the online application and pay the application fee. Keep in mind, courses fill up on a first come, first served basis, so early applications are encouraged.

After you register for the program, you will receive communication with appropriate forms to complete. You will also fill out a CampHealth profile with any pertinent health information. All information is kept confidential.

The GEM program features two, one-week long sessions. The GEM program manager will be in touch before the program with specific locations and instructions for drop off and pick up.

Each day is filled with class sessions, lunch in Gordon Commons, planned field trips and activities around campus, and afternoon activities. The afternoon activities include a planned lesson led by one of our morning instructors, as well as an opportunity to explore various stations and socialize with classmates.

On the opening day (Monday) of each session, families should accompany their student to registration. Families will also have the opportunity to meet instructors and staff in their classrooms. The final day of each session will include a Family Visiting Day option. Between 10:45 and 11:30, families are invited to come to campus to learn more about what their students have completed throughout the week.

There may be specific items each teacher asks the students to bring based upon activities they may be participating in each day. Information regarding any special instructions will be communicated prior to the start of the program. (Not all classes have special requests.) All classroom supplies and lunch are provided by Badger Precollege. It is a good idea to bring a water bottle and rain gear when appropriate. Comfortable walking shoes are a must!

PACE applicants will need to submit a recent copy of an unofficial transcript and the answers to a series of short questions. Questions can be found on the PACE program page.

This will be submitted directly to the online application, so applicants should plan to have this on hand when completing the application.

After you register for the program, you will receive communication with appropriate forms to complete. You will also fill out a CampHealth profile with any pertinent health information. All information is kept confidential.

The PACE program offers three, one-week long sessions. The PACE program manager will share specific locations and instructions for drop off and pick up in the weeks leading up to the program.

Each day features a short morning meeting to hear announcements and updates, engaging class sessions, and field trips and recreational activities after lunch. During this period, students will have the chance to explore a different area of campus and/or participate in community building games and camp activities with their classmates and our Educational Assistants. Please note that all field trips are walking field trips around campus so students should wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

On the opening day (Monday) of each session, families should accompany their student to register and have the opportunity to meet instructors and staff in their classrooms. The final day of each session will include a Family Visiting Day portion. Families are invited to come to campus to learn more about what their students have completed throughout the week.

PACE students are allowed to bring cell phones to camp and will be informed of the appropriate and inappropriate times for phone use during the camp rules meeting on the first day. In general, phones are only allowed to be used in emergency situations or to coordinate pick up with parents/guardians. Phones will NOT be allowed during class time or during recreational activities/community time. Phones will be required to remain in the students’ backpacks. If a phone becomes an issue during one of those times, the phone will be placed in a locked drawer in the Badger Precollege office for the remainder of day and handed back to the parent during pick-up. The student will be asked to not bring the phone back to camp and parents will be contacted as needed. We expect our students to foster community through face to face interaction.

There may be specific items each teacher asks the students to bring based upon activities they may be participating in each day. You will be notified of these items/requests prior to camp. Not all classes have special requests. In general, here is a basic list:

• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Backpack
• Notebook
• Small snack (no nuts)
• Good walking shoes
• Water bottle
• Pens/pencils
• Rain jacket/umbrella

To apply, applicants will need to fill out the online application for their chosen program and pay the application fee. The application will require the submission of a current grade report in PDF format. This can be an unofficial transcript. This will be uploaded directly into the online application, so it should be ready when the application is started. They will also need to submit the answers to essay questions; questions can be found on each program page.

Once you are accepted, the program manager will reach out with the appropriate forms to complete. Students will also need to pay the program deposit within 3 weeks of acceptance.

For any additional requests, please see other pertinent information in “General Information” above.

Campus dress is casual but must be tasteful and appropriate. Shorts, t-shirts, and jeans are fine. A sweater, sweatshirt, or a jacket will be necessary for cool evenings and some air-conditioned classrooms. Rain gear is almost always needed. You may want to bring your “best” outfit for special occasions (formal dress is not required, but there will be a dance and other occasions for which students may want to dress up). In any case, the list below will help you plan for your weeks on campus. Some items are certainly optional. Keep in mind – you will have to transport all of your items from the car up to your room, and you will be sharing a small space with a roommate. Plan accordingly!

Students do not need to bring linens for their bed – they are provided by UW Housing.

ALP and Badger Summer Scholars students should bring computers, as they may be helpful for coursework. If you use a computer on regular basis with your normal schoolwork, we would suggest bringing along a computer to camp. If you do not have access to a portable computer, please notify staff as soon as possible so that we can reserve one for you. Loaner computer supplies are limited so please let us know as soon as you can.

To apply, applicants will need to fill out the online STEP application and pay the application fee. The application will require the submission of a current grade report in PDF format. This does not need to be an official transcript; it can be an unofficial report. This will be uploaded directly into the online application, so it should be ready when the application is started. You will also need to submit the answers to a series of short questions. Those questions can be found on the STEP program page.

After you register for the program, you will receive communication with appropriate forms to complete. You will also fill out a CampHealth profile with any pertinent health information. All information is kept confidential.

Campus dress is casual but must be tasteful and appropriate. Shorts, t-shirts, and jeans are fine. A sweater, sweatshirt, or a jacket will be necessary for cool evenings and some air-conditioned classrooms. Rain gear is almost always needed. You may want to bring your “best” outfit for special occasions (formal dress is not required, but there will be a dance and other occasions for which students may want to dress up). In any case, the list below will help you plan for your weeks on campus. Some items are certainly optional. Keep in mind – you will have to transport all of your items from the car up to your room, and you will be sharing a small space with a roommate. Plan accordingly!

Students do not need to bring linens for their bed – they are provided by UW Housing.

All students interested in music are welcome to register for Summer Music Clinic! Complete the online form and pay the application fee and then our staff will be in touch with confirmation details. Please note that some courses will have an enrollment capacity, so early registration is encouraged.

There are two things to do on arrival day:

1. Move into the Residence Hall & meet your counselors.
2. Check-in with the Health and Administrative staff to receive important information including camp
   class schedule, first day instructions, performance/presentation schedules, placement audition/conversation time.

You will be assigned a time to check in and move in. Once you do so, you’ll have free time until all participants have moved in and completed the registration process. Lunch is not provided on the first day. More information on assigned times will be shared prior to the program start.

All students will choose a placement audition or placement conversation at SMC registration upon the start of camp. The placement process ensures that each student is set to succeed in an SMC course that provides a balance of challenge and level appropriate repertoire for a one week program for each student. Students will be organized by part based on audition results on the first day of camp. Each ensemble will provide an equally challenging and rewarding experience combined with meeting the needs of each student.

The placement audition will be a performance based experience. Students are asked to prepare a short solo or excerpt and prepare a provided excerpt. There will also be sight-reading and scales asked for. Auditions are 3-5 minutes in length and times are assigned at SMC registration upon the start of the program.

The placement conversation will be a non-performance based experience. Students will be asked to provide answers about their experience, skill level, and goals for their SMC experience.

All SMC students are welcome to express interest for an audition for the student recital when they arrive on campus.

Parents/guardians of any selected student performers will receive an invitation to attend the final recital, including the date and time of their students performance.

All bedding is provided, but please plan to provide your own towels and toiletries. If you are unable to bring your own toiletries, please contact us. We will also have limited supplies available at camp. All resident hall rooms are air-conditioned and have small refrigerators.

Campers will receive a swipe card which will serve as their meal ticket and must be worn on your lanyard at all times. To support sustainability and stewardship of our resources, campers should only take what they will eat and eat what they take. This will help reduce food waste. Gordon Market has a variety of foods available with twelve different stations to choose from. More information about Nutrition and Allergens here.

You should plan to bring the following items:

jazz drummers – please bring practice pads and expect to rotate/share our drum sets in class.

towels, wash cloth, soap, and toiletries (bed linens are provided by dorm)

instrumentalists should bring their instrument in good working condition and a folding music stand – NO MUSIC STANDS ARE PROVIDED (include extra strings, reeds, valve oil, etc., as needed)

percussionists should bring a snare sticks, bell mallets, yarn mallets & timpani mallets and a bag to carry them in

guitarists and bass guitarists should bring their own guitar and amp

Summer Music Clinic believes campers will have the most successful experience if they leave mobile phones and devices at home. If a camper chooses to bring one, they will not be permitted to bring it to classes, rehearsals, or when attending a performance.

Daily Commuter students will use the same registration system as residential students. Please make sure to register for the daily commuter option and double check the times you’ll need to arrive campus each day! Daily Commuter students live at home during the program.

At least one week prior to the camp start date, you will receive an assigned check-in time. Please arrive at the assigned time to help avoid crowds and congestion in parking lots and at check-in. The location of the counseling staff meetings will be confirmed at check-in.

All students will choose a placement audition or placement conversation at SMC registration upon the start of camp. The placement process ensures that each student is set to succeed in an SMC course that provides a balance of challenge and level appropriate repertoire for a one week program for each student. Students will be organized by part based on audition results on the first day of camp. Each ensemble will provide an equally challenging and rewarding experience combined with meeting the needs of each student.

The placement audition will be a performance based experience. Students are asked to prepare a short solo or excerpt and prepare a provided excerpt. There will also be sight-reading and scales asked for. Auditions are 3-5 minutes in length and times are assigned at SMC registration upon the start of the program.

The placement conversation will be a non-performance based experience. Students will be asked to provide answers about their experience, skill level, and goals for their SMC experience.

There is mandatory check-in and check-out for commuter campers each day of classes (Monday-Friday). It is your family’s responsibility to arrange for participant transportation to and from the program. The person doing pick-up should be prepared to show their ID to the counselors for the first couple of days. You will need to designate alternates to pick the students up should there be a delay. In the weeks prior to program start, the program director will share a commuter pick-up and drop-off from where those designated and their alternates can be listed.

All SMC students are welcome to express interest for an audition for the student recital when they arrive on campus.

Parents of any selected student performers will receive an invitation to attend the final recital, including the date and time of their students performance.

Campers will receive a swipe card which will serve as their meal ticket and must be worn on your lanyard at all times. To support sustainability and stewardship of our resources, campers should only take what they will eat and eat what they take. This will help reduce food waste. Gordon Market has a variety of foods available with twelve different stations to choose from. More information about Nutrition and Allergens here.

Summer Music Clinic believes campers will have the most successful experience if they leave mobile phones and devices at home. If a camper chooses to bring one, they will not be permitted to bring it to classes, rehearsals, or when attending a performance.

You should plan to bring the following items:

• jazz drummers – please bring practice pads and expect to rotate/share our drum sets in class.
• towels, wash cloth, soap, and toiletries (bed linens are provided by dorm)
• instrumentalists should bring their instrument in good working condition and a folding music stand – NO MUSIC STANDS ARE PROVIDED (include extra strings, reeds, valve oil, etc., as needed)
• percussionists should bring a snare sticks, bell mallets, yarn mallets & timpani mallets and a bag to carry them in
• guitarists and bass guitarists should bring their own guitar and amp