Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) - WCATY at UW–Madison

STEP At-A-Glance

Format: Residential academic summer program
Instruction Hours: 50 hours of class time
Program Dates: 2021 dates coming soon
Location: UW–Madison campus
Grade Level: For students finishing Grades 7-8
Financial Aid available

About STEP

STEP gives an opportunity for students who are finishing grades 7 and 8 to spend two weeks on a college campus studying one accelerated course. STEP is designed to engage, intellectually challenge, and inspire. WCATY strives to balance the academic and recreational sides of camp. This program is for those who are ready for an above-grade-level challenge and are serious about having fun in, and outside of, the classroom with their peers.

Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) offerings:

STEP Class Examples

Chemistry of Cooking
Engineering Missions and Design Challenges
Forensic Science
Game Design
Human Body Systems
Kinesiology and Kinetics Movement in Sports
Middle School Actors: Acting Up
Law 101
Mysteries of the Mind
Robotics: Exploring Math and Science
Trendsetters: Exploring the World of Social Media
Writing, Creatively

LEARN MORE ABOUT STEP & WCATY

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Why Choose STEP?

Learn more about STEP and why it’s right for you or your child.

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Application Process

Learn about how to apply to WCATY programs.

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Financial Information

Get information about tuition payment options and the financial aid process.

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Resources & Forms

Find forms, handbooks, and program preparation material.

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Getting Ready For Camp

Can't wait for your WCATY summer program to begin?
Find out what you need & start getting ready.

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For International Participants

Read information for international applicants who travel to WCATY summer programs at the UW–Madison from abroad.