Registration for Summer Academy opens this Saturday, April 1st!
We are excited to bring you the first ever Summer Academy! From June 19-22, youth will come to the UW-Madison Campus to experience life on a college campus and learn about a variety of career paths and topics. Registration opens on April 1st in 4HOnline, under the events tab. Cost for the experience is $350 per person. You can find all the information about Summer Academy on our website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/…/statewi…/summer-academy/
See some highlights about Summer Academy below:
Tracks
Youth will have the opportunity to sign up for one of seven different track options for Summer Academy. The track options are Agriculture & Animal Sciences, Arts & Communication, Culinary & Health, Human Services, Leadership & Civic Engagement, STEM, and Trades. You can find descriptions of each of these tracks on our website.
Assemblies and Group Activities
In addition to participating in their career track, youth will have the option to experience a variety of other fun activities! Included this year are the Drama Company performance, speakers including Miss America, a cultural arts festival, and a dance!
Experience the UW-Madison Campus
Youth will have the opportunity to stay at Chadbourne Hall and experience a slice of life on a college campus. They will also eat at the campus café located inside the dormitory. They will have the opportunity to explore a variety of campus buildings and experience the variety of opportunities that Madison offers!
Transportation
This year, we are offering statewide bussing from multiple locations across Wisconsin! When registering, participants will be able to select bus preference if they require transportation to/from the event.