Badger Precollege
University of Wisconsin–Madison Badger Precollege, 21 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53715
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Badger Precollege offers advanced learning programs that include STEM classes, music clinics, college readiness conferences, and college preparation. The program includes options in arts and music, language and culture, business, leadership, and sports. It offers in-person and online programs that challenge students academically while creating a sense of community.
• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Programs that range from a single afternoon to multiple weeks
• Price: Financial assistance is available for most programs.
Badger Precollege offers precollege programs for grades 4–12, including an array of academic programs for students ages 9–18. It includes day and residential programs for grades 4–8 and immersive college-prep programs for students completing grades 9–12. The program also offers options for middle school and high school musicians, and international students are welcomed and encouraged to apply for high school programs. Many precollege programs offer scholarships and other forms of financial assistance.
The mission of University of Wisconsin–Madison Badger Precollege is to engage, encourage, and guide youth along a path to life readiness. UW–Madison is committed to the well-being, safety and protection of all members of the university community, including minors, and specific youth protection policies, laws, licensing requirements and best practices are followed. The program site also includes information about sports camps, leadership summits, field trips, and other youth programs offered by UW–Madison partners, including Badger Sports Camps, Wisconsin 4-H, and the Language Institute.
A Badger Summer Scholars student shared, “Since there were no credits involved, I could just focus on learning rather than reaching for a specific grade. This allowed me to purely focus on one of the best parts of school, learning. In this setting I was able to find enjoyment in simply learning rather than enjoyment in getting a good grade.”
Last updated June 4, 2026.
• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Schedule: Programs that range from a single afternoon to multiple weeks
• Price: Financial assistance is available for most programs.
Badger Precollege offers precollege programs for grades 4–12, including an array of academic programs for students ages 9–18. It includes day and residential programs for grades 4–8 and immersive college-prep programs for students completing grades 9–12. The program also offers options for middle school and high school musicians, and international students are welcomed and encouraged to apply for high school programs. Many precollege programs offer scholarships and other forms of financial assistance.
The mission of University of Wisconsin–Madison Badger Precollege is to engage, encourage, and guide youth along a path to life readiness. UW–Madison is committed to the well-being, safety and protection of all members of the university community, including minors, and specific youth protection policies, laws, licensing requirements and best practices are followed. The program site also includes information about sports camps, leadership summits, field trips, and other youth programs offered by UW–Madison partners, including Badger Sports Camps, Wisconsin 4-H, and the Language Institute.
A Badger Summer Scholars student shared, “Since there were no credits involved, I could just focus on learning rather than reaching for a specific grade. This allowed me to purely focus on one of the best parts of school, learning. In this setting I was able to find enjoyment in simply learning rather than enjoyment in getting a good grade.”
Last updated June 4, 2026.
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