UW Youth & Teen Programs

UW Youth & Teen Programs offers year-round enrichment classes for students in 4th grade through 12th grade. Academic year courses are offered online in the winter and spring quarters and meet twice weekly in the evenings for eight to 10 weeks. During the summer quarter, students can enroll in online or in-person courses, and summer programs are two weeks long with classes for three hours on weekdays over two weeks.

Programs

• UW Youth & Teen Programs — Students in 4th grade through 12th grade · Year-round; academic year courses are offered online in the winter and spring quarters, and summer programs are two weeks long with classes for three hours on weekdays over two weeks

At a glance

• Ages: 9–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round enrichment classes. Academic year courses are offered online in the winter and spring quarters and meet twice weekly in the evenings for eight to 10 weeks. During the summer quarter, students can enroll in online or in-person courses, and summer programs are two weeks long with classes for three hours on weekdays over two weeks.

About the provider

The program says it offers engaging courses for students in 4th grade through 12th grade who want to keep learning year-round. Courses are taught by instructors, including partners such as TechSmart and DebateAble. The program reaches more than 1,000 students every year, and financial assistance is provided to youth and teens in the community so they can study topics not offered in schools.

Short-term parking permits are required for UW Youth & Teen families dropping off and picking up students on the UW Seattle campus. Parking on the UW Seattle campus is never free. Families are encouraged to carpool, bike or take public transit.

What families say

“I LOVE how the staff makes the programs feel like such a personal experience. The UW can feel huge and the way the programs are run make the school seem accessible.” — Dena Singleton, Parent of a High School Student

Last updated August 18, 2026.