Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 2012
8:00am-4:00pm (lunch included)
for students completing grade 8
located on the UW-Madison campus
$475, scholarships available for qualifying students
College for Kids II
College For Kids II will build on the success of the middle school years as students transition into high school. This one-week program takes place on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Rising 9th grade students will choose one academic area of study for the week with additional exposure to other academic areas and college preparation. There will be presentations, discussions, and tours for college exposure.
This program will enroll approximately 150 students currently in 8th grade during the transition year from middle school to high school, with 40 contact hours per student. This one-week, full-day summer program takes place on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the new Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery. The precollege experience will include admissions procedures, leadership, campus comfort, and community building. CFK II has been developed as an academic experience in active learning for highly motivated students. This summer program will include rigorous academics, demonstrations, tours, and discussions. All courses are taught by UW professors, academic staff, community professionals, and experts in their field with emphasis on hands-on experiential learning.
This summer 150 rising 9th grade students from school districts and private schools in the Dane County area will be part of College for Kids II. Students are recommended by their school district for the program using a variety of identification methods such as knowledge, interest, motivation and imagination. A student’s interest and motivation are crucial components for the program’s success and thus strengthen the student’s positive experience in the program. Schools will choose students they believe possess all of these qualities. CFK II is not an open enrollment program.
Courses
Visit the CFK II Courses page for detailed information on 2012 Summer courses and instructors.
Daily Schedule:
- 8:00 am Students dropped off at Microbial Science Building
- 8:30-9:30 am Group Speakers/Presentations
- 10:00-12:30 pm Class
- 12:30-1:30 pm Lunch
- 1:30-4:00 pm Class
Go Big Read
Go Big Read is UW-Madison’s common-reading program, which generates thousands of people reading, talking, and sharing their reactions and opinions on a different novel each year. We are providing this opportunity to our College for Kids II students because we are another learning community at UW-Madison.
Sonia Nazario’s book, Enrique’s Journey, is the 2011-2012 Go Big Read book selection. Nazario tells the story of Enrique’s odyssey to find his mother, after she left him with family in Honduras to go to the U.S. to provide a better life for him. The story recounts Enrique’s journey as he heads north, as do thousands of immigrant children, clinging to the tops and sides of freight trains.
A copy of Enrique’s Journey will be mailed to all College for Kids II participants in June. Students are expected to read the book by July 23. Throughout the program, students will participate in group discussions developed by Go Big Read for students.
Campus Construction
Beginning May 21st, many construction projects will begin around campus. The most up to date information is available at this website:
http://transportation.wisc.edu/resources/construction.aspx
We encourage you to check out the "Street Closures and Detours Map" link on that page.