The Youth Entrepreneur Camp is held each summer at the UW-Madison School of Business. The program uses Edge's 40-hour entrepreneur program curriculum supplemented with "The Best Game," a business simulation. The curriculum incorporates a variety of educational training techniques, including classroom instruction, outside speakers, interactive lessons and exercises, and field trips to local businesses. Participants learn how to successfully negotiate for business materials, set goals and recognize real business opportunities. Requirements: Students completing 7th or 8th grade.

This Web site provides information for students interested in all aspects of animal science from a State Quiz Bowl to 4-H Meat Judging Contests to an Animal Welfare Judging Contest and much more.

The Youth Options Program allows qualified public high school students in grades 11 and 12 to enroll for credit at the University. Local school boards pay fees and tuition for pre-approved courses; students are admitted as university special students and receive academic advising and orientation through the Office of University Special and Guest Students. Requirements: 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Students must apply as university specials/guests; application is available on the Web site or from the office.

Youth Speaks Wisconsin empowers young people to find and share their voices through spoken-word poetry and the urban arts. It promotes literacy and positive social dialogue by organizing youth-centered and culturally relevant programs, such as an annual Youth Speaks Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam and a summer institute for educators on using spoken-word poetry in the classroom. Youth Speaks Wisconsin is a division of the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives in the School of Education.