This is a sponsored post.
Summer is just around the corner so Lake Country Family Fun has put together our Summer Camp Guide for the Lake Country area 2017! In this guide, you will find local camp information and links. There are also two special sections this year – one for children with disabilities and a final section listing all of the Waukesha County area school district Summer camp links for your easy reference.
A big shout-out to our Summer Camp Guide Title Sponsor, American Dojo in Waukesha. Check out their awesome summer camp opportunities below.
School’s out, but Ninjas are IN
at American Dojo this Summer…..
Active kids age 5-12 yrs will be thrilled to spend their days with state certified instructors while learning our Dojo Virtues, playing NINJA on our obstacle courses, practicing martial arts moves, creating through arts & crafts, completing nerf challenges, & much more!!
Summer 2017
Day camp for ages 5-12
Held at American Dojo in Waukesha
Camp hours 9:30a.m- 3:30p.m.*
*Early drop off (7:30-9:30 a.m.)
& late pick up (3:30- 5:30 p.m.) at no extra charge!
Ninja Fun Camp location:
American Dojo Martial Arts
2242 W Bluemound, Suite D
Waukesha, WI 53186
Camp features:
*Ninja-themed games
*Dojo Virtues curriculum
*Obstacle course challenges
*Martial Arts instruction
*Craft activities
*Visits from local heroes
*Nerf & padded weapons
& MORE!
Camp Dates
WEEK 1 (6/12-6/16), Register here: http://bit.ly/ninjafunweek1
WEEK 2 (6/26-6/30), Register here: http://bit.ly/ninjafunweek2
WEEK 3 (7/17-7/21), Register here: http://bit.ly/ninjafunweek3
WEEK 4 (7/24-7/28), Register here: http://bit.ly/ninjafunweek4
WEEK 5 (8/7-8/11), Register here: http://bit.ly/ninjafunweek5
WEEK 6 (8/21-8/25), Register here: http://bit.ly/ninjafunweek6
Camp Discounts Available:
*Register by 3/31, save $20 per week!
**Register by 4/30, save $10 per week!
***Book 3 weeks or more, save $20 per week!
(must book by 5/15 for multi-week discount)
Visit http://www.americandojo.
com/events.asp to find more info or call 262-542-2888.
Lake Country Summer Camp Listing 2017
Bricks 4 Kidz
DATES: Weekly half day and full day camps starting June 12 – Sept 1
RATES: Preschool rates – $100 for a one week camps. Rates start at $145/half day-one week camp for school age children
AGES: Ages 3 – 13
DESCRIPTION: A Bricks 4 Kidz® camp is a fresh and fun way for kids to spend their summer vacation from ages 3-14! We provide an extraordinary experience for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. We build specially-designed, motorized Bricks 4 Kidz models, create cool mosaic LEGO art, compete with building challenges, play LEGO games, and MORE! Kids are always having fun (and learn a lot!). Our specially designed project kits and theme-based camps, such as BRICK-MON GO!, MINING & CRAFTING, BAT LEAGUE: HEROES AND VILLIANS, BRICK CITY ENGINEERS, JR. ROBOTICS with the newly release WEDO 2.0, EV3 MINDSTORMS ADVANCED ROBOTICS and MORE!!! Our PRESCHOOL CAMPS focus on letter recognition, patterns, colors, counting, fine & gross-motor skills, vocabulary, creativity and having lots of FUN! We provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. At Bricks 4 Kidz, our goal is to introduce S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering & math) concepts, in a fun, interactive environment, that fosters teamwork and encourages curiosity and creativity. We are excited to announce we are partnering with YOUNG REMBRANDTS® this summer to offer several S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art & math) camps. Students will have the opportunity to discover how they can transform 2-D art into 3-D structures, which is critical for the full development of the modern mind. Our summer camps will provide an atmosphere and experience like no others!
LOCATION: Camp locations vary. Locations in Delafield, Oconomowoc, Brookfield, New Berlin, Mukwonago, New Berlin, Greendale.
REGISTRATION: Camps are open for registration. Please visit our website for a list of dates, locations and themes.
LINK(S): www.bricks4kidz.com/build-wi
GOOD TIMES DAY CAMP WAUKESHA
DATES: June 5th through September 1st
RATES: call 262-521-8100 or email Wisconsin@goodtimesdaycamp.com for pricing
AGES: Serving Ages 3 to 15
DESCRIPTION: Good Times…Where happiness and wonderment come to play. Give your child a summer to remember! An alternative to traditional indoor childcare. 15 acres, two heated pools, several athletic fields…just a few reasons 90% of our campers return year after year. Enjoy totally flexible scheduling that let’s you decide when to come. Simply choose the number of days you would like to attend and then come whenever you want. Today doesn’t work? Come tomorrow! You decide! We are so much more than just a sports camp! Onsite high school level coaches, swimming everyday, and field trips included! Where challenges are met, goals are accomplished and friendships and memories made last a lifetime! Bussing available to and from Good Times serving locations in Hartland and Brookfield. Call today to schedule a tour 262-521-8100!
LOCATION: 443 Merrill Hills Road, Waukesha, WI 53188
REGISTRATION: Enrolling NOW!
LINK(S): www.goodtimeswi.com and http://www.goodtimeswi.com/about/video/
YMCA OF GREATER WAUKESHA COUNTY
DATES: Our Summer Day Camp is an 11-week program that runs June 12 – August 25, 2017. Campers can sign up for one or more weeks.
RATES: Refer to the master summer camp guide.
AGES: 4-15
DESCRIPTION: The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County has an exciting variety of Summer Day Camp programs conveniently located at ten different sites throughout our expanded service area. From traditional day camps, to sports, specialty, and outdoor adventure camps, the Y offers something for every child. Y Day Camp nurtures a child’s development by providing a safe place to learn fundamental skills, build self-reliance, and develop healthy, trusting relationships. Most of all, our campers will have fun, while parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are in a safe and enriching environment with activities led by highly trained, role-model staff.
LOCATIONS:
Camp Double Eagle
Elmbrook School District Day Camp
Mukwonago Day Camp
New Berlin School District Day Camp
Southwest Day Camp
Tri County Day Camp
Waukesha Day Camp
West Suburban Day Camp
Y Academy Day Camp
Camp Teen Leadership Programs
REGISTRATION: Registration opens February 1, 2017.
LINK(S): http://www.gwcymca.org/YMCA-Waukesha/Childcare–Camp/Summer-Day-Camp.htm?utm_source=lcff&utm_campaign=camp&utm_medium=camp_guide
CAMP WHITCOMB/MASON
DATES: Day Camp runs June 12- August 10, 2017 and the Resident Overnight camp runs June 26- August 10, 2017
RATES: Day Camp $55 per day, $199 per week and the Resident Camp $480 week
AGES: 7-14
DESCRIPTION: Camp Whitcomb/Mason is located on 306 acres on the northwest end of Lake Keesus in the town of Merton. We offer day camp, as well as week-long residential camps. Our emphasis is on outdoor living and activities. Weeks are designed around a theme.
LOCATION:W294 N8436 Camp Whitcomb Rd. Hartland, WI 53029
REGISTRATION: Feb. 6, 2017
LINK(S): https://campwhitcombmason.campbrainregistration.com/ and https://www.boysgirlsclbus.org/our-locations/camp/
DIVINE REDEEMER STEPPING UP ACADEMY
DATES: July 5-July 28, 2017
RATES: $300
AGES: K3, K4, K5 & 1st grade
DESCRIPTION: Divine Redeemer Lutheran School, a nationally accredited school and known for its dedication to educational excellence, has developed a program tailor-made to prepare your child for kindergarten and first grade readiness. The program is called “Stepping Up Academy.” It is a four-week, three-hour program from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and is designed for children entering 3-, 4- or 5-year-old kindergarten or first grade in fall 2017. Your child must be turning 3, 4, or 5 bySeptember 1, 2017. Extended wrap-around child care is available before and after the Stepping Up Academy hours between 7 AM and 6 PM weekdays.
LOCATION: 31385 West Hill Rd., Hartland, WI 53029
REGISTRATION: NOW! Priority registration is due by Friday, May 26, 2017.
LINK(S): http://school.drlc.org and http://school.drlc.org/?PageName=%27OrganizationPage%27&OrganizationID=%2740774
WEE KNOW CAMP LOTTA-FUN
DATES: June 12 through August 30, 2017
RATES: variety of options – call 262-367-0200 for rates
AGES: 2 1/2 yrs – 11 yrs.
DESCRIPTION: Wee Know School’s Camp Lotta-Fun has the perfect combination of outdoor and indoor activities for children ages 2 ½ to 11 yrs. Our large backyard offers a sand pit, bike path, water play areas and plenty of room for group games, nature hikes and picnics! Weekly field trips are a hit with our school-age children. Monthly “In House” specials and weekly enrichment options are offered. We wrap up each summer with our “Family Fun Night”, a themed outdoor party for all of our Camp Lotta-Fun families! Wee Know is open from 6AM to 6PM Monday throughFriday. Families may choose our “Morning Camp” or schedule “Extended Care” if longer days are needed.
LOCATION: 3325 Hwy 83, Hartland, 53029
REGISTRATION: We are presently registering for Camp Lotta-Fun. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
LINK(S): www.weeknowschool.com and www.facebook.com/
LAKE COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE Summer 2017 Musical Production Workshop: Shrek Jr. & Once Upon A Mattress
DATES: Shrek Jr. Monday–Friday 9am-12:30pm June 26th-July 27th, 2017. Once Upon A Mattress Monday–Friday 2pm-5pm July 5th-August 3rd, 2017
RATES: $275
AGES: 7-18
DESCRIPTION: The Playhouse Performing Arts Academy is an actor training program offering a unique opportunity for young performers each summer where students come together in camp every day to hone their craft with workshops in acting, singing and dance, while also putting up a full production at the end. All students are called every day and conflicts will play a role in casting. QUESTIONS: education@lakecountryplayhousewi.org
LOCATION: 221 E. Capitol Dr. Hartland, WI 53029
REGISTRATION: Auditions April 24 & 25
LINK(S): https://www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org/performing-arts-academy/ and http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054badae23a1f85-youth
EQUITATE SUMMER RIDING CAMP
DATES: Our week-long camps are hosted June 12th – 16th & July 24th – 28th Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm
RATES: For pricing and to register for 2017 Summer Riding Camp, please visit our website – hurry, limited space in each session!
AGES: 7 – 17 years of age
DESCRIPTION: Spend part of your summer vacation at Equitate Summer Riding Camp! Equitate offers a full day of fun, hands-on activities with horses, fellow campers, and our knowledgeable staff. In addition to daily riding lessons, beginner riders will learn and practice grooming, tacking, and everyday horse care. Intermediate/advanced riders will build upon their previous knowledge throughout camp and will be assigned a string of horses to help care for. They will also have the opportunity to shadow the trainers and other equine professionals to learn the ins and outs of barn management, show horse care, and the booming equine industry. Let’s not forget this is summer which means we can enjoy our outdoor arena and fun summer activities such as painting our horses (giving them baths afterwards), an obstacle course, impromptu water balloon fights to cool down, equestrian crafts, and much more! And to top it all off, riders will participate in a show at Equitate on the last day of camp. Families and friends are encouraged to attend.
LOCATION: At our beautiful facility just minutes from downtown Oconomowoc
REGISTRATION: Open now, space is limited
LINK(S): http://www.equitatellc.com/riding-camps/
SALVATION ARMY (SA) DAY CAMP
DATES: 8 week camp June 19 – August 25, 2017 (No camp week of 7/3) from 8:30am to 4:30pm
RATES: Registration is $10 per child. Camp fee is $ 75.00 per week per child ($675.00 nine weeks) Family rate is $ 60.00 ($540.00 nine weeks) each additional child. Before/after care available $10 per week per extension or $3 per day per extension. Fees include lunch, snacks and most field trips. Pay tuition for the full summer in by June 15th and receive a 10 % discount. Slots held when payment is made.
AGES: Students Entering 2nd thru 8th Grades (Child must be 7 years old at the start of camp.)
DESCRIPTION: Children and families will find a safe, fun, productive environment where they continue to grow in mind, body and soul during the summer. We will provide programs, activities, opportunities, resources and loving hands doing:
*Christian Education * Nutrition Education *Arts & Crafts *Character Building *Community Service *Swimming *Science *Sports * Games *Enrichment Music *Creative Engaging Field Trips *Team Building * Reading & Math Development * Drama
LOCATION: The Salvation Army – 445 Madison Street, Waukesha, WI 53188
REGISTRATION: Submit completed forms to The Salvation Army Waukesha Youth Department with $10 registration fee per camper.
LINK(S): All Camp forms are available at The Salvation Army, 445 Madison Street, Waukesha 53188. Day Camp forms are also available via e-mail (cwinchowky@usc.salvationarmy.org) or on our website at www.waukeshasalvationarmy.org
SA RESIDENTIAL CAMP EXPERIENCE
DATES: June 13-16 (Sports Camp), June 19-24 (Music Camp), June 26-30 (Teen Camp), July 3-6 (Junior Camp), July 7-9 (Family Camp), July 10-13 (TSA Outdoors Camp), July 18-21 (Kids Camp)
RATES: $10 registration fee and $75 per child. Note: If your child is attending SA Day Camp and would like to attend the appropriate residential camp the cost is the same for that week and there are no additional registration fees (see SA Day Camp info above)
LOCATION: N8725 Army Lake Road East Troy, WI Transportation for residential camps provided from The Salvation Army Waukesha.
REGISTRATION:Deadline to register for residential camps: May 31, 2017 and June 1, 2017. After deadline check for availability, if that camp is full your child can be placed on a waiting list.
LINK(S): All Camp forms are available at The Salvation Army, 445 Madison Street, Waukesha 53188. Day Camp forms are also available via e-mail or on our website at www.waukeshasalvationarmy.org
THE Y AT PABST FARMS SUMMER DAY CAMP at Lake Country School
DATES: June 12th- August 25th
RATES: $130.00 – $312.00
AGES: Grades entering 5K-8th grade (Volunteer opportunities for teens)
DESCRIPTION: The perfect place to fill your summer with excitement! Campers will participate in field trips and activities that promote confidence, character and self-esteem. Whether you come to camp for one week or for the entire summer, we’re sure the friendships you make and the experiences you have will last a lifetime.
LOCATION: Lake Country School • 1800 Vettelson Road, Hartland WI 53029
REGISTRATION: January 1st, 2017
LINK(S): http://www.ymcaatpabstfarms.org/child-care/summer-day-camp/
BROOKFIELD STEAM CAMP
DATES: June 12-August 25, 2017
RATES: 5 days a week: $200 for YMCA members, $235 for community participants; 3 days a week: $138 for YMCA members, $158 for community participants
AGES: 5-13
DESCRIPTION: Join us at Brookfield Elementary School this summer for STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We will spend our days discovering, exploring, and hypothesizing while still taking time to do all things camp-related like swimming, games, field trips, and more!
LOCATION: 2530 N Brookfield Rd. Brookfield, WI 53045
REGISTRATION: 2/1/2017
LINK(S): www.gwcymca.org/elmbrookcamps
WISTA SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP
DATES: Session I (June 25-27) & Session II (June 28 – 30)
RATES: Early Bird Registration = $275, After March 31st = $289
AGES: Completed 4th Grade – 6th Grade
DESCRIPTION: Send your 4th – 6th Grade string students to WISTA Camp! We offer camp sessions at the beautiful Camp Whitcomb-Mason in Hartland, WI. We provide one of the best summer string camps in the state, combining high quality music instruction with traditional summer camp activities. WISTA (Wisconsin String Teachers Association) Camp offers students instruction in violin, viola, cello, and string bass in combination with traditional summer camp activities such as boating, swimming, and nature walks.
LOCATION: W294 N8436 Camp Whitcomb Road, Hartland, WI 53029
REGISTRATION: January 16th, 2017 – June 16th, 2017
LINK(S): http://wiasta.org/wista-camps.html
ZOO SUMMER CAMPS
(Zoological Society of Milwaukee)
DATES: June 1 – August 14
RATES: Prices vary. Stroller Safari (infants): $10 Zoo Pass members/$20 non-members. Age 6 & up: $45 Zoo Pass members/$55 non-members.
AGES: infants, children ages 2-14, families, adults
DESCRIPTION: If you are looking for fun, safe and educational day camps, we’ve got them! Camps include Zoo tours, topic-related art & learning projects, science experiments, age-appropriate games and tons of fun! We are offering 35 different topics (over 500 sessions) for infants, children ages 2-14, families and adults. All Zoo Camps are guaranteed to be a wild time at the Milwaukee County Zoo!
LOCATION: Milwaukee County Zoo, 10005 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
REGISTRATION: February 8, 2017 for Zoo Pass Members; Non-members registration begins February 16, 2017
LINK(S): zoosociety.org/summer
Special Category – Camps for Children/Adults with Disabilities
ARCh CAMP POW WOW
DATES:
June 12 – 16
Adult Day
(22+)
$450
June 19 – 23
Kids’ Day
(5-21)
$450
June 24 (Sat.)
Visitors’ Day
Everyone
June 26 – 30
Adult Residential
(22+)
$800
July 10 – 14
Kids’ Day
(5-21)
$450
July 19 – 21
A.B.L.E. Adventure to La Crosse Trip
(18+)
$475
July 24 – 28
Kids’ Residential (Expandable)
(5-21)
$800
July 31 – Aug. 4
Adult Day
(22+)
$450
August 7 – 11
Kids’ Day
(5-21)
$450
August 14 – 18
Transition Camp
(15-25)
$800
RATES: $450-$800
AGES: 5-21 and 22+
DESCRIPTION: Since 1959, ARCh Camp Pow Wow has been providing outdoor recreational opportunities for adults and children with disabilities. As one of the first camps in the area for people with disabilities, ARCh Camp Pow Wow remains committed to accommodating all needs; no one is turned away due to disability or financial circumstance.
ARCh Camp Pow Wow offers residential and day camp options for people of all ages and abilities. Campers make friends and develop new skills through experiences in swimming, fishing, canoeing, gardening, fitness, life skills, arts and crafts, recreation, music and nature.
LOCATION: W220 N7884 Town Line Road, Menomonee Falls, WI
REGISTRATION: Now – March 31
LINK(S): http://www.archchangeslives.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/ARCh-Camp-Pow-Wow-222872334405922/
School District Summer
Programs 2017
School Districts of Waukesha County
Click on your district below to take you to their specific Summer School web page. Note: Some schools 2017 information has not yet been posted. Other schools registration is open already. Lake Country Family Fun is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided at the given website links.
Waukesha School District
Registration to be middle-late March …stay tuned
Kettle Moraine School District
Registration opens March 20th, class list available March 6th
Hartland-Lakeside
Online registration begins March 1. Classes will have caps on enrollment, so please register early. Registrations must be completed by June 10.
Oconomowoc School District
Online Registration will open March 6, 2017 at 6 a.m. and remain open until March 17, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
Mukwonago School District
2017 summer school information not yet published. It will be updated on the website in April/May of 2017.
Palmyra Eagle School District
2017 summer school information not yet published. Information will be available at district website once it is.
Merton/Swallow School District
2017 summer school information not yet published. It was noted the registration would likely open in April.
Pewaukee School District
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