Youth Programs

In the NEWS:

Kids Culinary Academy hones future chefs
La Crosse Tribune | Sunday, July 24, 2011


Picture of scholarship burst.Scholarships

Scholarships for most summer Youth Programs (excluding Public Archaeology Field Schools-multi-age) are available. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to families with less than $40,000 annual income. Scholarships are good for one program per year and do not include supply/equipment fees. Print a 2012 Scholarship Application form or call 608.785.6508 or kdeschepper@uwlax.edu for more information.


Miscellaneous Youth Forms

Health History/Medication/Waiver Form (2 page PDF) Parents must complete BOTH sides.
Climbing Wall Waiver Form (1 page PDF)


Programs Offered:

Environmental Explorers - FULL
June 19-20, 2012

Boys' Science Exploration Camp
June 23-24, 2012

Girls in Science
June 23-24, 2012

Show Choir Camp - Cancelled
June 24-29, 2012

Young Scholars
July 9-13, 2012

Kids' Culinary Academy
July 16-18, 2012, Level I: The Basics
July 19-20, 2012, Level II: Baking (FULL)
July 26-27, 2012, Level II: Baking (Second Session Open)

Spanish Exploration Camp (Esto es español)
August 6-9, 2012

Archaeology Workshops

Introduction to Archaeology Students entering grades 1-4
August 6, 2012
Experimental Archaeology
Students entering grades 4-6
August 7, 2012
Introduction to Archaeology
Students entering grades 5-9
August 8, 2012
Middle School Field Experience
Students entering grades 5-9
August 9-10, 2012
Public Archaeology Field Schools (3 and 5 day experiences)
High School & Adult
    Three-day Field School:
 August 6-8, 2012
    Five-day Field School: August 6-10, 2012

ACT® Prep Course
Sept. 29, Oct. 13, 20, Nov. 3, 10, 17 (no classes on Oct. 6 & 27)

Spanish Saturdays (Sábados en español)
September 29-November 3, 2012

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
January 6-8, 2013

ACT® Prep Course
February 2, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 (no class on Feb. 9)

STEM Saturdays
2012 Dates to be determined

USA Cycling Midwest Regional Development Camp
2012 Dates to be determined

Wisconsin Business World
2012 Dates to be determined

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