Summer EXPLORE! Program

Summer EXPLORE! programs provide learning and social opportunities for boys from all schools entering grades 3 - 8 as well as incoming MUHS freshmen (grade 9). Programs are taught by faculty, staff, coaches and alumni with the same excellence that is the hallmark of a Marquette High education. This is an ideal time for your student to make new friends, meet teachers and coaches, and experience the Marquette High community.

The 2023 classes will be held during the following weeks: June 12-16, June 19-23, June 26-30, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28

Review the PDF of the brochure linked below for class descriptions and register now!


Summer EXPLORE! Brochure PDF:



Register to be entered into a drawing to win one of three MUHS Swag Baskets. (All current and new registrations will be included in the drawing.)



Full Camps - Waitlist

The following camps are full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for a specific camp, please email JoAnn Cekanor at cekanor@muhs.edu and indicate which camp your son is interested in attending, his name and grade. Thank you!

  • Stock Markets & Investing: Course 1 (grades 6, 7, 8 and MUHS grade 9) - June 19-22; 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Stock Markets & Investing: Course 1 (grades 6, 7, 8 and MUHS grade 9) - July 10-13; 9 a.m. - noon
  • Hilltoppers in World War II (grades 6, 7, 8 and MUHS grade 9) - July 18-20; 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Camps Closed

The following camps are full and we are no longer taking names for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please email JoAnn Cekanor at cekanor@muhs.edu.

  • Hilltopper Robotics: Introductory Challenge (grades 7, 8 and MUHS Grade 9) - July 17-20
  • Pre-Science Olympiad: Engineering Challenge (grades 7, 8, and MUHS Grade 9) - July 25-28
  • Learning with Legos: Competitive Engineering (grades 5, 6) / Afternoon Session - June 19-22, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Positive Pooch: Dog Safety Training (grades 6, 7, 8) - June 26-29

Summer EXPLORE! 2023 includes the following camps. Grades are entering fall 2023. Grade 9 is for students entering MUHS in fall 2023.

  • AAA Program - Academics, Arts & Athletics - grades 6, 7, 8
  • Makey Makey and Scratch-tastic Fun - grades 4, 5
  • Minecraft: Education Edition - grades 4, 5
  • Money Matters: Personal Finance Fun - grades 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Stock Markets & Investing: Course 2 - grades 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Pedaling through the Past: A History of Milwaukee Bike Tour - grades 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Milwaukee Hidden History Hike - grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Hidden History of Milwaukee Van Tour - grades 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Who's Who in Milwaukee History - grades 3, 4, 5
  • Civil War Institute Hits the Road! - grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Spanish Language Summer Experience - grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Positive Pooch: Dog Safety Training - grades 6, 7, 8
  • Introduction to Sheepshead - grades 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Intermediate Sheepshead - grades 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Let's Play Cribbage - grades 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Strategic Board Games - grades 6, 7, 8
  • Adventure Book Club - grades 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Drum Set Camp / Beginner and Intermediate Sessions - grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Milwaukee Jazz Institute (MJI) Summer Jazz Camp - grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 9
    (Special Program Hosted at MUHS)
  • Stock Markets & Investing: Course 1 - grades 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Learning With Legos: Competitive Engineering - grades 5, 6
  • Pre-Science Olympiad: Engineering Challenge - grades 7, 8, 9
  • Hilltopper Robotics: Introductory Challenge - grades 7, 8, 9
  • Hilltoppers in World War II - grades 6, 7, 8, 9

Sport Camps

Registration for sport camps is available under Athletics: Sport Camps - Youth


Future Hilltopper Mailing List

Join our Future Hilltopper Mailing list to receive information about Summer EXPLORE! and sport camps as well as other opportunities to experience the Marquette High community throughout the year.


Contact Information

JoAnn Cekanor
Program Coordinator
cekanor@muhs.edu
414-933-7220, Ext. 3303


Program Cancellation/Refund Policy

Marquette High reserves the right to close programs with maximum enrollment and to cancel programs that do not meet the minimum enrollment 14 days prior to the program starting date. In the event a program is cancelled by the school, participants will receive a full refund.

Families who voluntarily withdraw from the program 14 days or more before the program start date will receive a full refund less a $10 administrative fee. Refunds will not be given for cancellations that are less than 14 days prior to the program start date.

If a student voluntarily withdraws after the first day of the program start date, no refund will be issued. There is no pro-rated adjustment of the program fees based on the number of days attended.