Next week we welcome:

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) from June 16th through June 21st

The YLF-WI program seeks to empower young people living with disabilities to further develop their leadership skills. Students, serving as delegates from communities throughout Wisconsin, participate in a wide range of activities and learning experiences during the four-day Youth Leadership Forum set on a university campus. The YLF curriculum includes training and development of individual career and life-goals, leadership skills, social skills, and self-esteem. Delegates benefit from sharing the experience of an energetic and socially enriched environment with other delegates, distinguished guests, mentors, and highly motivated volunteer staff.

Past Years on Campus: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Age Range: High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Cutting Edge Pre-College Program from June 16th through June 21st

This program is for high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are 16 to 21 years old, and have a desire to go to college in the future. This program serves all students with disabilities, regardless of their levels of needed supports, and serves a range of abilities. This one-week summer program is designed to provide exposure through a fully inclusive week-long immersion on our campus. The program will allow high school students with various abilities to get acquainted with living on a college campus, college student expectations, and test their self-management skills. During this week-long program, students attend sessions, eat meals on campus, explore the community, stay in Residence Halls, and build connections with peers, staff, and faculty. This week-long program accepts up to 18 participants (per week) and is a “Parent-Free Zone.”

Past Years on Campus: New this year

Age Range: 16 to 21 years old

Forward Learning Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy (FLIFEL) from June 18th through June 21st

FLIFEL is a collaborative initiative which provides forums to help coordinate and amplify existing private and public organizations with proven programs and materials to promote financial literacy among youth. It is a graduate credit program designed for educators of youth where they receive the expertise to teach personal finance.

Past Years on Campus: (then known as NIFEL) 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Age Range: Adults