New ELS Center to open on the campus of University of Wisconsin–Parkside: ELS/Kenosha

October 13, 2015

ELS Language Centers is thrilled to announce that a new Center will be opening on the campus of University of Wisconsin–Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin! ELS/Kenosha is due to open its doors on August 22, 2016.

University of Wisconsin–Parkside

University of Wisconsin–Parkside (UW–Parkside) is a proud member of the University of Wisconsin System. A model of contemporary campus planning and design, UW–Parkside is situated on nearly 700 acres of woodlands and prairies near the shores of Lake Michigan in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin. It is centrally located in the thriving metropolitan corridor between Milwaukee, 30 miles to the north and Chicago, 60 miles to the south.

Glass-walled corridors connect the main academic buildings and provide views of the scenic landscape that surrounds the picturesque campus.

 Kenosha, Wisconsin

Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a vibrant community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, midway between Milwaukee and Chicago.  

The Lake Michigan shoreline is one of the most popular features of the area with nearly 90 percent publically accessible. The lake shore boasts five one of a kind museums, an authentic electric street car system, two historic lighthouses and the popular Kenosha Harbor Market.  A vibrant downtown district with shopping dining and the arts is just steps from the Lakeshore.  Away from the shoreline, the area is teaming with opportunities for fun – outlet mall shopping, golfing, hiking and biking and skiing and snowboarding.   

Chicago is accessible from downtown Kenosha via the above ground metra train system.

Fun Things to See and Do in and around Kenosha, Wisconsin

• Lake Michigan Shoreline: The Lake Michigan shoreline is one of the most popular features of the area, with five unique museums, an authentic electric streetcar system, two historic lighthouses, the popular Kenosha Harbor Market and five beaches.

• Day Trips/Weekends Away: Kenosha, Wisconsin, is nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan between the major metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. Both major cities are an easy drive away, and Chicago is accessible from downtown Kenosha via an above-ground train system, making for the perfect weekend adventures.

• Jelly Belly^® Visitor Center: Located just 20 minutes away from Kenosha is one of the two visitor centers for Jelly Belly^®, a candy company best known for producing over 100 different flavors of jelly beans. Take a tour of the warehouse aboard a whimsical train to learn about the company’s history and how the products are made.

Visit ELS.edu/Kenosha and watch for further news about this exciting August 22, 2016, opening!