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 five 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 American Camp Association (ACA) accredited and YoungStar rated.

Tuition assistance is available to families for all programs.

Weekly enrollment is available. Registration for each week closes at the end of the business day on Friday (5 p.m.) six business days prior to the start of the camp week. A $35 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration for each week of camp. When capacities have been reached, wait-list registration will be available.

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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School’s out and summer is in! Campers have a blast during the first week of camp through various activities such as fun food projects, icebreaker games, and swimming at the local pool. Let’s kick off summer by creating fun camp memories!

Field Trip: Details to come

It doesn’t get much better than Wisconsin! We spend this week celebrating all our wonderful state has to offer. Campers learn all about Wisconsin through games, projects, and group activities. Additionally, we visit Lapham Peak to experience the wonderful nature of Wisconsin.

Field Trip: Lapham Peak

This week, campers focus on spreading kindness to others at camp and beyond. Campers participate in service-learning activities, as well as large group events that encourage kindness and friendship. We also take time to show kindness to our earth as we learn about gardening by making grass heads, celery science experiments, and nature print ornaments.

Field Trip: Jelli’s Market

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Water Lovers
Jun 30-Jul 3
$255

Whether your camper is ready to dip their toes or jump right in, we all have fun during our water-themed week. We stay cool with water games like sponge tag and drip, drip, drop. It’s going to be a splashtastic week! Because of the shortened week, camps only take a swimming trip.

Field Trip: Swimming field trip only

Reminder: Camp is closed Friday, July 4.

We dust off our thinking caps and pick up binoculars because this week is all about exploration. Campers participate in creative outdoor activities as they explore the world around them and dive deep into puzzles and brain teasers to see what their mind is capable of. We explore some of the world’s greatest art as we visit the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Field Trip: Milwaukee Art Museum

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This week of camp is sure to earn a blue ribbon! That’s right, it’s a summer classic: County Fair week. Campers bring the spirit of the county fair to camp with camper-created carnival games and fair faire, all before visiting the Waukesha County Fair.

Field Trip: Waukesha County Fair (Campers will not participate in rides or games.)

En Garde! Take a step back into medieval times during Camp Crusaders week. Campers transform camp into their own kingdom complete with fantastic beasts and magic during this mythical week. Our field trip this week is to Cushing Memorial Park for fantasy-inspired play.

Field Trip: Cushing Memorial Park

*All Glacier Creek campers must be picked up by 4 p.m. Friday, July 25.

All good things must come to an end, even a wonderful summer of fun. Fortunately, the final week of camp is sure to be a blast as we revisit our favorite activities of summer! From our favorite games and songs to the most delicious cooking projects, this week is all about the best of the best. Let’s make this the best week of the summer!

Field Trip: Milwaukee County Zoo

*All campers must be picked up by 4 p.m. Friday, August 15.

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. on Friday.

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  |  On Monday, counselors welcome campers, review rules & emergency procedures, and share weekly plans with campers.   

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 waukesha@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Remaining Fees  |  Remaining weekly fee (less deposit) is due by the end of the business day Monday (5 p.m.) five business days prior to the start of program.

Schedule Changes | Families may add or drop weeks any time until the end of the business day on Friday (5 p.m.) six business days prior to the requested week. Added weeks are dependent on space availability. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable when weeks are dropped.

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