Learning Opportunities
Movin' Minds
Registration is now open!
When & Where:
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sorry, there are no offerings at this time
Description:
The School of Education is pleased to offer a new Pre-college program, Movin' Minds! This unique program is a partnership between Olympian runner, Suzy Favor Hamilton and the Pre-college unit in Education Outreach at UW-Madison. Movin' Minds will expose students to two challenging academic areas of their choice while being active and having fun. Each morning, Suzy Favor Hamilton will lead activities that promote healthy bodies and healthy minds for all participants. Students will be in groups of 12 for the entire week, with lots of personal attention from the instructors, facilitators, and Suzy. In addition to exploring their areas of interest, students will also learn ways to achieve their own personal best.
Workshops and Registration
To find out about the great workshops and to register for Movin' Minds, go to the Movin' Minds Registration Page and discover the new, fun, and challenging courses!
Click to download - Movin' Minds Program Schedule
Click to download - Cancellation Policy
Instructor:
Suzy Favor Hamilton is partnering with the Pre-college Program, Office of Education Outreach, School of Education for the new Movin' Minds program! She will be with the program the entire week in addition to the individual workshop instructors. To find out about the instructors for the individual programs just click on the program links above.
Suzy Favor Hamilton was born and
raised in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She won 11 state titles in high school and was named one of the top 100 high school athletes of the century. Suzy became the winningest female collegiate athlete ever at University of Wisconsin, winning nine NCAA championships, the Honda-Broderick Cup as the nation's top female collegiate athlete and Big Ten Athlete of the Decade for the '90s. Suzy is a three-time Olympian and the holder of seven U.S. National Championships, and she has run sub-4 in the 1500m five times, with a personal best of 3:57.40. Suzy now lives, runs and enjoys life with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Check out Suzy's website: www.suzyfavorhamilton.com
Formats:
- Pre-College (Youth) Programs
Intended Audience:
Students going into grades 6-9.
Cost:
$475 for the week. Scholarships available. Please contact Erika Braunginn for more information. Sponsored by the
Other:
For more information, please contact:
Erika Braunginn, Pre-college Program Specialist
(608) 262-4477, ehbraunginn@education.wisc.edu
or
Nancy Blake, Pre-college Program Director
(608) 264-4650, nblake@education.wisc.edu