Join us this summer for a safe and engaging experience at Camp Connection and give your camper the opportunity to build friendships in a welcoming environment.  Summer Day Camp is for campers entering grades K-5. Campers must be 5-years-old to attend camp. 

Each week includes:

  • A new and exciting theme each week
  • Hands-on projects, activities and engaging free-choice options
  • A swim trip to a local pool or splash pad
  • An on-site guest presentation or off-site field trip
  • An opportunity to build friendships and memories in a small group with other similar-aged campers
  • Snack and milk provided each day
  • T-shirt provided for swimming and field trips

Summer School Weeks  |  Half-day camp only for summer school students  |  Camp hours are Monday-Thursday 11:55 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Non-Summer School Weeks  |  Full-day camp only  |  Camp hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wisconsin Youth Company puts the health and safety of campers and staff first. Our day camps are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Additionally, our Day Camps are YoungStar rated.

Tuition assistance is available to families for all programs.

Please note that all field trips and presenters listed below are subject to change. Any changes to field trips and presenters will be shared with registered families via email by the Friday prior to the start of each camp week. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt which must be worn on off-site swim and field trips.

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Make a splash with old friends and new! Week one is focused on campers getting to know our directors, counselors, and other campers. We learn the ins and outs of camp through group games, and about me crafts.

Field trip: To be announced.

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This week, campers connect with the land and follow their food from seed to plate through a hands-on field trip to a local community garden for this week’s adventure. Throughout this week, we dig deep into food and nutrition as the means to fuel ourselves, serve our camp community, and care for the earth.

 Presenter: Our Creative Outlet

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Campers sharpen their skills and discover their full potential at Superhero Training Camp. Our heroes test their integrity, empathy, and resilience by teaming up with fellow super-campers, designing super-gadgets, and practicing their superpowers on a trip to the pool! No second field trip this week due to the holiday.

Field trip: To be announced.

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¡Olé! Take your camper’s sportsmanship and spirit of competition to the next level as the soccer World Cup kicks off this summer. We will savor the food, music, and activities from the variety of countries competing in the games.

Field trip: To be announced.

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Summer camp is about unplugging and expanding our comfort zones – this week especially. Campers will challenge themselves and their survival skills by building shelters and practicing teamwork at camp and while they explore the great outdoors.

Field trip: To be announced.

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Calling all campers who don’t mind getting a little messy — join us for this week of fun! We will get into sticky situations with slime, marshmallow towers, and more.

Field trip: Cozy Nook Farm.

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As the sun sets on an awesome summer together, camp staff have a few more fun activities for their campers! All trips will be determined by camp directors and are sure to be camper favorites such as dream parks, petting zoos, and will bring back favorite activities, games, and projects that the campers enjoyed throughout the summer.

Field trip: Milwaukee County Zoo

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Camp Hours  |  Camp opens at 11:55 a.m. on summer school days and 8 a.m. on non-summer school days. Camp closes at 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5 p.m. Fridays.

Weekly Schedule  |  Days of the week and activity times may vary slightly from the provided sample schedule. Weekly welcome letters with camp-specific details are emailed to families.     

Monday Kick-Off  |  Counselors welcome campers, review rules & emergency procedures, and share weekly plans with campers on Mondays.   

Snack & Lunch  |  Morning (full-day camp only) and afternoon snacks are served daily. Campers bring their own nut-free lunch. Lunches should be packed so that they do not require refrigeration or heating. Milk is available daily for snack and lunch.  

Field Trips, Presenters & Swimming  |  Camps take a weekly swim trip to to a local pool or splash pad. Each week will also consist of a visit from an outside presenter or an off-site field trip. Transportation is provided by school bus partners. Some camps may take walking field trips to nearby parks or other locations during the week, approved by the summer program director.  Details will be shared via email prior to the start of the camp week.

Group Time  |  Campers will spend the majority of their camp week in established small groups of 12-18 campers based on age. Each small group is led by a counselor who facilitates age-appropriate, theme-related activities for their assigned group of campers.  

Tuition assistance is available to families for all programs

Weekly Deposits  |  Deposits are applied toward weekly fees and are non-refundable and non-transferable. $35 per child, per week. If you need support paying summer camp deposits, please contact us at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Schedule Changes & Fees 

  • Billing periods have changed. The last day to make a schedule change is by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the payment due date.
  •  Payment is due four weeks before camp starts. Reference the 2026 Payment Calendar.
  • Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Withdrawals from program before the payment deadline result in loss of deposit
  • Withdrawals from program after the payment deadline result in payment of all fees for that week
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