Mechanical Engineering Summer Launch

My son will be a freshman this fall, major of ME.

Can anybody speak to the usefulness of the Summer Launch program? Participants take ME 201 and live on campus for a month before the fall semester. Good idea? Waste of time & money?

https://www.engr.wisc.edu/department/mechanical-engineering/academics/mechanical-engineering-summer-launch/

I’m also interested in any feedback. It is pricey but might free up some time for a non-engineering class or lighter schedule.