Summer Academic Camps

PreCollege summer camps provide students with a wide range of academic, career, cultural, and recreational experiences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Office of PreCollege Programs offers camps for students entering 6th through 12th grades.

Metas & Objetivos
PreCollege summer camps proveen estudiantes con una amplia variedad de experiencias en el área académica, carreras, eventos y recreación en University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  La oficina de PreCollege Programs ofrece campamentos para estudiantes empezando 6 to grado hasta 12.

Digital Discovery Camp

Middle School Session 1 | June 21-23
Middle School Session 2 | June 24-26
High School Session | June 21-26 

Dive into cybersecurity, beginning game development, science and robotics, ethics in technology, fintech, internet safety, and artificial intelligence (AI) through fun, beginner-friendly activities. Participants build and program robots to see how hardware and software work together, explore the ethical side of technology, and learn about real-world careers in these fast-growing fields. This camp is available for students entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2026.

Leadership Academy

June 28 - July 3

This weeklong leadership camp helps students discover their strengths, develop a growth mindset, and learn how to make a positive impact in their schools, workplaces, and communities. Campers explore leadership through empathy, ethics, innovation, corporate theory, and civic engagement aligned with Wisconsin’s Academic Standards and build practical skills for real-world success. The experience culminates with an inspiring visit to the Wisconsin State Capitol to see leadership in action. This camp is available for students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2026.

Sleuths & Scholars Camp

Middle School Session 1 | July 5-7
Middle School Session 2 | July 8-10
High School Session | July 5-10 

Students act as real-world heroes as they explore how justice, ethics, and leadership create safer, stronger communities. Through hands-on activities, they dive into criminal justice, law enforcement, and the judicial system by solving mock cases, conducting investigations, and exploring cybercrime prevention. Build teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills while learning how the justice system is shaped. For students entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2026.

Healthcare Heroes Camp

Middle School Session 1 | July 12-14
Middle School Session 2 | July 15-17
High School Session | July 12-17 

Explore the world of modern medicine with Healthcare Heroes Camp, where students explore what it takes to care for others and save lives. Through hands-on labs, simulations, and lessons, campers will discover a range of healthcare careers and build real-world skills, from anatomy and first aid to cutting-edge medical technology. No prior experience needed - just curiosity and a passion for helping others. For students entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2026.

Summer Camp Registration

Camp applications coming soon!

At Summer Camp

All camps are residential camps, which means students live on campus

Students are provided with three nutritious meals per day

Students participate in daily recreational and cultural activities

Students are exposed to the support services at UW-Whitewater

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Eligibility

Eligible students are those entering grades seven - 12 in the following fall.

Cost

Cost varies by camp, please see the camp registration page through CES (provide link to camps and conferences page).  Tuition assistance (full cost of camp) is available and can be requested when completing the camp application.

Frequently Asked Questions

The easiest way to apply is online, but you are welcome to scan and send a paper application to precollege@uuw.edu.

We encourage everyone interested, including out-of-state individuals, to apply for camps. 

Campers should have a parent or guardian bring them to camps. On check in day we have a parent orientation where important information regarding your child's experience will be shared. Also, please be on time to pick your child up at the end of the camp; we will have closing activities you may want to see and UWW staff will be preparing for the arrival of new guests.

Yes, this is a residential camp. Students sleep in the UW-Whitewater Residence Halls, eat at the dining facilities, and participate in activities all over campus. If you are attending a camp that extends longer than one week, please be sure to check the details regarding weekend attendance for the specific camp.

Please come back to the PreCollege Facebook page often! While the staff is out and about having fun and learning new things with your child, we will post agendas, pictures, and news from each of the camps.

Students are provided with three nutritious meals per day. Most of those meals are eaten in a dining hall on campus; while a few meals are consumed at eateries local to the area of a field trip.

No! While we provide many interactive academic activities, we are not in class all day. Students participate in daily, age appropriate, recreational and cultural activities. We also take weekly field trips within the region. These field trips include visits to other college campuses where students can hear about programs related to camp focused majors. Finally, we make sure all students hear about the great resources on the UW-Whitewater campus should they decide to pursue their post secondary educational goals with us.