Summer 2027: Registration information will be available in December.
In addition to the activities listed in specific weeks, Wander Wisconsin include trips to local splash pads, pools or parks. Please note that all field trips are subject to change. Any changes to field trips will be shared with registered families via email by the Friday prior to the start of each camp week.
Summer 2027: Registration information will be available in December. Sign up for updates and registration information here.
Wander Wisconsin offers daily field trips and adventure-themed activities for campers entering grades 3-5 during select weeks over the summer months. Small group sizes and engaging staff provide the perfect environment for campers to challenge themselves, feel included, and build self-confidence. Wander Wisconsin participants must be at least 8-years-old.
Wander Wisconsin takes place several different weeks throughout the summer, with base camps in Verona and Madison. Program takes place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Drop-off is 8-8:30 a.m. and pick-up is 4:30-5 p.m.
- Verona Base Camp (Weeks 1-5) | Badger Ridge Middle, 300 Richard St., Verona
- Madison Base Camp (Weeks 6-9) | Shorewood Hills Elementary, 1105 Shorewood Blvd., Madison
- Madison Base Camp (Week 10) | Crestwood Elementary, 5930 Old Sauk Rd., Madison
Wander offers different weekly theme-based adventures with daily field trips and hands-on activities. Most camp activities are held off-site. Transportation is provided via 15 passenger vans driven by trained Wander Wisconsin Adventure Trip Leaders or through school bussing partners.
Wander Wisconsin programs typically visit waterparks, pools and lakes as a part of their weekly activities. Campers must be designated as intermediate swimmers or above to enroll in Wander Wisconsin. Please refer to the Program Handbook for information regarding Wisconsin Youth Company swim guidelines.
Wander Wisconsin programs occasionally visit locations that require signed liability waivers for campers to participate in activities. Applicable waivers will be emailed via DocuSign. Please respond promptly to these requests to ensure a successful program for all participants.
2026 Wander Wisconsin Fees | Fees can be found on the Programs tab
Tuition assistance is available to families for all programs
Weekly Deposits | Deposits are applied toward weekly fees and are non-refundable and non-transferable. $50 per camper, per week
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
