Youth Programs
College Acceleration Program (CAP)
Students currently in grades 10-12
July 13 - August 2, 2008
This program provides academically talented high school students the unique opportunity to study advanced, rigorous curriculum, experience college life AND earn fully-transferable college credit, while at the same time receive the social and emotional support that high school students need and which are hallmarks of all WCATY programs.
CAP was developed in close collaboration with UW-La Crosse faculty and administrators to offer students a one-of a-kind academic experience in Wisconsin, with small class sizes of 16-22 students. CAP courses fully accelerate students into college-level content; upon successful completion students will earn four (4) credits as a head start on a college degree.
Students enjoy most of the privileges and responsibilities of regularly enrolled college students but with the WCATY touch: in addition to coursework, students live with other gifted students for the three-week period, develop relationships with those students and faculty, and grow in understanding of their abilities and interests. Of course there is also time built in to relax, have fun and take part in residential activities outside the classroom.
CAP Courses:
Software Design I
Fundamental Physics I
Earth Environments
Student Housing
For all programs students are required to participate in both academic and residential life. Students will be housed in modern, secure dorms. Students live in groups of approximately 12-15 campers per Residential Assistant. Girls and boys live on separate wings in double and triple rooms, and each wing has its own bathroom and shower facilities.
Supervision
Residential Assistants are college students who are responsible for supervising students outside of the classroom. They help develop a spirited and friendly atmosphere among students in the dorms, lead students in activities, and ensure adherence to rules. Residential Assistants are carefully selected and receive extensive training prior to the program.
Commuter Life
WCATY has had a long history of offering residential camps that help nurture and encourage the social and emotional development of gifted students. While the residential program has been an overwhelmingly positive experience for WCATY students, we realize a commuter option is more accommodating for some families, allowing them to balance summer learning with other commitments. This year CAP will include a commuter option.
For more information or to register: www.wcaty.org – info@wcaty.org - 608.271.1617