Turn Around Teen: Ages 12-20 at 8025 Excelsior Drive. June-August, Monday-Thursday classes such as study skills, positive asset-building, social skills, ACT preparation and college planning. $80-$100 for classes and $200 for ACT prep; fee waived for low-income families. Laurie Mullen, 829-2031. www.turnaroundteen.org

University of Wisconsin School of Education Technology and Arts: Grades 6-9 on the UW-Madison campus. June 16-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Integrates technology with arts with in-depth exploration in areas such as performance and visual arts, photography, and computer design. Cost TBA; scholarships available. Nancy Blake, 262-4650. www.education.wisc.edu/outreach

UW-Madison College of Engineering Office of Diversity Affairs Engineering Summer Program: For students entering their junior or senior year of high school who have an interest in math and engineering and a grade point average of 3.0 or up, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Six week residential program on the UW-Madison campus, June 22-Aug. 1. Focus on academic enrichment related to math, science and engineering. Targeted to groups traditionally under-represented in the field of science: African-American, Laotion, Vietnamese, Hmong and Cambodian and women from all backgrounds. Application deadline April 18. Free, but participants are responsible for transportation to and from Madison and spending money. A $500 stipend will be granted to each participant upon successful completion of the program. Diversity Affairs Office, 890-1319. http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/esp/program.html

Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council Trek into Biotech: Girls ages 9-12 at UW Biotech Center on campus. July 28-31 or Aug. 4-7, 9 a.m.-noon. Use laboratory equipment to extract DNA from food, build models of its molecules and discover genetics through experiments. Registration deadline July 7. $80; aid available. Ti Gauger, 237-1164. www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org

Handwriting — The Basics: Grades 1-6 at Meriter Hospital, 202 S. Park St. Eight-week classes starting the week of June 16, 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays for grades 1-2, 4-5 p.m. Thursdays for grades 3 and 4 (separate workshops), 5-6 p.m. Thursdays for grades 5-6. Workshops include visual motor skill and upper extremity coordination. $250; Physicians Plus Good Health Bonus available. Piper Bacskai/Karen Bartlett, 417-7437. www.meriter.com

Wisconsin Historical Museum Summer Wisconsin Animal and Insect Stories and Crafts: Ages 5-11 at the Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N. Carroll St.. Wednesdays; July 2 (fur traders), July 9 (effigy mounds), July 16 (badgers), July 23 (butterflies) and July 30 (endangered species); two session times, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 264-6557 to register. Cost per person/per session is $6 general public, $5 members and groups of five or more, $20 per person for groups participating in all five sessions; aid available. Beth Lemke, 264-6567. www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum

Sensational Sensory Fun Group: Ages 4-6 at Meriter Hospital, 202 S. Park St. June 19-Aug. 14, Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Focuses on enhancing overall sensory integration skills using fun sensory motor activities. $250; Physicians Plus Good Health Bonus available. Piper Bacskai/Karen Bartlett, 417-7437. www.meriter.com

City of Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Department Chemical Magic: Ages 7-12 at Stoner Prairie Elementary School. Aug. 4-8, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn how to make batteries from oranges and lemons and how to make lava lamps. $140; aid available. Joan Mohr, 270-4285. www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/recreation/index.php

City of Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Department Advanced Robotics Workshop: Ages 7-12 at Stoner Prairie Elementary School. Aug. 4-8, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Build and take home your own robots. $140; aid available. Joan Mohr, 270-4285.

Simpson Street Free Press Summer Media Institute: Grades 9-12. Internships at local newspaper, radio and television stations. Schedules are flexible based on student needs and internship availability. Registration deadline March 13. No cost. Andrea Gilmore, 223-0489. www.simpsonstreetfreepress.org

A Celebration of Life XIII — Environment: Entering grades 3-8 at BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute, 5445 E. Cheryl Parkway. Grades 3-5, June 16-June 27, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and grades 6-8, July 7-July 18, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon. Explore issues related to the health of our environment and in space through outdoor, classroom and lab activities. Contributions of African American scientists, engineers and inventors will be highlighted. Registration deadline June 4, with priority given to African American Ethnic Academy students. $140; scholarships and transportation available. Virginia Henderson, 274-5808. Barbara Bielec, 277-2618. www.btci.org

Camp Invention: Entering grades 1-6. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Chavez Elementary, July 28-Aug. 1; Schenk Elementary, Aug. 4-8; Shorewood Hills Elementary, July 21-25; Kromery Middle School, Middleton, June 23-27; and Arboretum Elementary, Waunakee, Aug. 4-8. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sandhill Elementary, Stoughton, June 16-20 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Glacier Edge Elementary, Verona, June 23-27. Science enrichment experience that develops creative thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration. Early registration rates through March 31, bring-a-friend registration rates through May 31; aid available. $205 with discounts available. 1-800-968-4332. www.wicampinvention.org

Language and Cultural Immersion Camps: Ages 7-18/residential programs and ages 4-11/day camps; all ages/family camps at sites throughout Minnesota, Georgia, New Jersey and abroad. Concordia Language Villages offers language and cultural immersion camps in 15 languages. "Villagers" live the language through hands-on lessons and cultural activities. $735/week; aid available. Kristin Montgomery, 1-800-222-4750. www.concordialanguagevillages.org

Summer at the EDGE: Entering grades 6-8 at Edgewood High School, 2219 Monroe St. June 16-20 or June 23-27; 8:30 a.m.-noon. Enrichment academic and arts program. Registration deadline May 12. $110. Anna McManus, 257-1023 ext. 163. www.edgewood.k12.wi.us

African-American Culture Camp: Grades 1-6 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 3910 Mineral Point Road. Aug. 14 and 15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Builds African-American cultural competency for children, particularly those from interracial families, through Afro-centric programming facilitated by mentors who share their expertise in African-American history, arts and culture. $60; aid available. Madison Reading and Learning Center, 238-7323. www.madisonreadingandlearning.com

Madison Reading and Learning Center Summer Academic Program: Grades K-12 at 2702 Monroe St. June 16-Aug. 29. Small group and one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, spelling and study skills. Remedial to advanced levels. Registration preferred by May 1. Rates vary; aid available. Janice Schreiber-Poznik, 238-7323. www.madisonreadingandlearning.com

Sauk Prairie School District Summer School: Grades pre-K-12 at Sauk Prairie Community Center, Sauk Prairie High School, and Sauk Prairie Middle School. June 24-Aug. 1, Monday-Friday (except July 4), 8:15-11:35 a.m. A variety of fun and enriching program choices, academic and enrichment classes, and sports clinics. Registration March 26-May 12 for district students, registration starts May 7 for out of district students. Average cost/class is $11; aid available. Bilingual (Spanish) staff. Mary Ann Marx, 608-643-8386. www.saukpr.k12.wi.us

Wisconsin Association of School Councils Leadership Camp: Middle and high school ages at Ripon College and Madison O'Connor Center. Level I -Level IV/V four-day camps in June, July and August. Activities dedicated to what it means to be a leader; effective communication, team building, self-advocacy, goal setting and more. $330 before May 13, $360 after; aid available. Michelle McGrath, 241-7107. www.wasc.org

Southwest Technical College Tech Trek 2008: Entering grades 7-9 at Southwest Technical College, Fennimore. July 21 and 22, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Hands-on, exploratory activities to increase knowledge of technical careers; planned sessions include computer programming, welding, computerized machining, carpentry, computer aided drafting and more. Registration deadline June 13. $55. Julie Pluemer or Mary Johannesen, 1-800-362-3322 ext. 2369 or 2367. www.swtc.edu

UW-Platteville Forensic Science Camp/Crime Scene to Courtroom: Entering grades 9-12 at UW-Platteville. July 20-25. Explores crime scene investigation, evidence analysis and the justice system. Registration deadline June 27. $375 resident camper. $300 commuter. Kerie Wedige, 1-888-281-9472. www.uwplatt.edu/cont_ed

UW-Platteville College for Kids/Middle University: Grades K-7 at UW-Platteville. July 7-10, 12:30-4 p.m. Program emphasizes the arts, sciences and technology fields. Registration deadline June 26. $105 for grade K, $95/4 day session for grades 1-7, $50/2 day session for grades 3-7; aid available. Kerie Wedige, 1-888-281-9472. www.uwplatt.edu/cont_ed

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth Accelerated Learning Program: Grades 9-12 and grade 8 with qualifying test scores at UW-Madison. June 22-July 12. Courses are equivalent to year-long high school honors course or semester-long college course. Commuter options available. Registration deadline April 18 (early action), or May 2 (regular). Students should have taken EXPLORE, SAT or ACT. $1,325-$2,340 depending on options; aid available. Scott Lein, 271-1617. www.wcaty.org

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth College Acceleration Program: Grades 10-12 at UW-La Crosse. July 13-Aug. 2. Provides high ability high school students advanced curriculum, a college experience and fully transferable college credit. Registration deadline May 2. $2,395 residential, $1,695 commuter; aid available. Jan Burt, 271-1617.

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth Summer Transitional Enrichment Program: Grades 7-8 and grade 6 with qualifying test scores at Edgewood College, 1000 Edgewood College Drive. July 13-28. Students spend two weeks on campus studying one accelerated course. Registration deadline April 18 (early action), May 2 (regular). Students should have taken EXPLORE, SAT or ACT. $1,698 (early action), $1,765; aid available. Scott Lein, 271-1617.

Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth Young Students Summer Program: Grades 4-6 at Beloit College. July 27-Aug. 2. One-week intensive enrichment course. Social, recreational and cultural activities create a healthy mix for young students of high-academic ability. Registration deadline April 18 (early action), May 12 (regular). Students should have taken EXPLORE, SAT or ACT. $795 (early action), $830; aid available. Scott Lein, 271-1617.

UW-Whitewater Academic Camps: For high school ages at UW-Whitewater campus. Forensics: July 27-Aug. 1 and Journalism: July 20-23. Develop and improve your skills as a speaker or journalist. Forensics Camp, $360; Journalism Camp $325 before May 30 and $340 after. Eric Field, 1-800-622-0350. www.camps.uww.edu

UW-Whitewater Technology Camps: Girls entering grades 6-7 or 9-10 at UW-Whitewater campus. High school girls Science/IT Day Camp for grades 9-10: July 21-25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Middle School CyberGirlz Day Camp for grades 6 -7: July 28-Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-noon. Learn how to design Web sites, create a digital scrapbook, learn to animate objects and learn about cool careers in Information Technology. Registration required. Free. John Chenoweth, 262-472-1322. www.uww.edu

UW-Madison School of Education Movin' Minds: Grades 6-9 on the UW-Madison campus. July 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Students work with Olympian runner Suzy Favor Hamilton in the morning then take two courses in arts, science, engineering, technology, writing and more. $475, aid available. Nancy Blake, 262-4650. www.education.wisc.edu/outreach/movinminds

French Camp/Le Camp Francaise: Ages 4-14, including beginners to the language, at the French House, 633 N. Frances St.  June 16-20 and June 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $210 per week for all day and $150 mornings for registration by May 1; $235 and $185 after May 1. The theme for the week of June 16 is "Chateaux of France," covering the history, architecture and lore of some famous castles. The theme for the week of June 23 is "The Three Musketeers," with related songs, crafts and drama. Katie, 831-6777.

Masse Moro Norwegian Heritage Camp: Ages 9-15 at Sons of Norway District 5 camp  on Beaver Creek Nature Preserve in Fall Creek. July 13-26. Campers learn Norwegian, try traditional crafts and compete in the "Viking Olympics." Registration due May 17. $580; aid available. Sheryl Hall, 815-636-8567. www.massemoro.com