# UW Youth & Teen Programs UW Youth & Teen Programs, run by the University of Washington's Continuum College, offers in-person and online enrichment courses for students in grades 4-12, with dedicated tracks for middle and high school students. The summer quarter is the program's largest season, with a catalog of courses spanning STEM, writing, theater arts, architecture, debate, and more, taught on the UW Seattle campus and online. ## What You'll Do - Choose from a large catalog of summer courses, including high-school-specific offerings - Learn on the University of Washington's Seattle campus or in live online classrooms - Go deep in subjects like robotics, engineering, creative writing, and debate - Experience university-style instruction while still in middle or high school - Continue with year-round course offerings beyond summer ## Who Should Apply Students in grades 4-12 (middle and high school tracks are listed separately) who want academic enrichment from a major research university without a selective admissions process. Registration for Summer 2026 courses is open on a rolling basis until classes fill; tuition varies by course. ## Outcomes Students strengthen academic skills in their chosen subject, get comfortable learning on a university campus, sample potential majors and career directions, and build momentum for more advanced coursework during the school year.