Programs Overview
WCATY offers an array of day and residential precollege academic summer programs for students finishing Grades 1-12. Our classes provide ongoing engagement and academic challenges in a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Residential (Overnight) Programs on campus
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)
Completing grades 9-12 | Residential
- An intense, three-week academic camp for high school students
- 105 hours of college level challenge
- A safe and friendly community to geek out
- All-inclusive residential life experience on the UW–Madison campus
- Cost:
- Residential: $3,600
- Commuter: $2,500
- International: $4,400
- Scholarships available
Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP)
Completing grades 7-8 | Residential
- Two-week academic camp for upper-middle school students
- Accelerated curriculum and head start to high school
- A place to belong and make lasting friendships
- Engaging residential atmosphere for social and emotional growth
- 50 hours of instructional time
- Cost:
- Residential: $2,500
- Commuter: $1,700
- International: $2,400
- Scholarships available
Young Students Summer Program (YSSP)
Completing grades 4-6 | Residential
- Early academic camp experience for elementary students
- Week-long focus on single subject
- Exposure to new disciplines
- Structured and safe residential atmosphere
- 25 hours of instructional time
Commuter (Day) Programs on Campus
Precollege Academic Campus Experience (PACE)
Completing grades 5-8 | Day Program
- Academic camp students in grades 5-8
- Academic enrichment
- Head start to high school
- Campus exploration
- 25 hours of instructional time
- Cost:
- $460
- $30 application fee
- Scholarships available
Growing Early Minds (GEM)
Completing grades 1-4 | Day Program
- Exploration program for students in grades 1-4
- Summer full and half day sessions, winter half day sessions
- Focus on concepts to enhance curiosity and imagination
- 12+ hours of in-person instruction
- Incorporation of social/emotional curriculum
- Cost:
- Winter GEM: $270
- Summer GEM: $380
- $30 application fee
- Scholarships available