UW-Madison Institute for Chemical Education Science Behind the Superhero Camp: Grades 5-8 at the chemistry department, 1101 University Ave. July 14-18, 1:15-4:30 p.m. Discussion and lab will examine how a superhero's body or costume could provide them with superpowers. Registration deadline June 13. $130; aid available. Jenny Powell, 262-1511.
UW-Madison Institute for Chemical Education Fun with Chemistry Inventions Camp: Grades 5-8 at the chemistry department, 1101 University Ave. July 21-25, 1:15-4:30 p.m. Discussion and lab will cover heat and temperature, batteries, and nanotechnology. Registration deadline June 20. $130; aid available. Jenny Powell, 262-1511.
UW-Madison Institute for Chemical Education Fun with Forensics: Grades 5-8 at the chemistry department, 1101 University Ave. July 28-Aug. 1, 1:15-4:30 p.m. Gather evidence, learn forensic science techniques and use the scientific method to solve daily mysteries and crime. Registration deadline June 27. $130; aid available. Jenny Powell, 262-151.
Madison School & Community Recreation Day Camp: Entering grades 1-5 at Muir Elementary School, 6602 Inner Drive. June 23-Aug. 15, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with early and late day options available. Structured eight-week day camp program featuring outdoor adventure, games, sports, science, art, swimming and field trips. $110-$140/week; aid available. $20 non-refundable, non-transferable partial payment is due at registration for each week of camp and balance is due seven days before the start of each week of camp. Janet Dyer, 245-3669. www.mscr.org
UW-Madison Arboretum Earth Focus Day Camp: Ages 3-entering grade 8 at UW-Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway. Preschool, 9-11 a.m., June 17, 19, July 8 and 10; elementary ages, 8:30 a.m.-noon, June 23-27, July 14-18 or Aug. 4-8; middle school ages, 8:30 a.m.-noon, July 21-25 or Aug. 4-8. Develop an understanding of how the natural world works and foster an appreciation for nature. Deadlines: one week prior to session starting. $55 preschool sessions, $145 elementary and middle school sessions; aid available. Jennifer Mitchell, 265-5872. www.uwarboretum.org
My First Sports Camp: Ages 3-5 and 5-7 at Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St., Middleton. June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug. 4-8, Aug. 18-22 and Aug. 25-29, full or half day. Themed weeks. Registration deadline May 31. Cost varies. Tracy Kruzicki, 662-7529. www.kevasports.com
Super Sports Camp: Ages 7-14 at Keva Sports Center, Middleton. June 16-20, June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8, Aug. 11-15, Aug. 18-22 or Aug. 25-29, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration deadline May 31. $215/week includes field trips, lunches and snacks. Tracy Kruzicki, 662-7529.
Crystal Lake Day Camp: Ages 3-14 at camp on Gannon Road in Lodi. June 9-Aug. 22. Themed weekly events, swimming, boating, hiking, day trips, games, arts, crafts, nature, fitness and recreation. Register for the complete 11 week program or weekly or daily per week, minimum two days. $165-$185 weekly or $50/day. Bud Styer 608-592-5607. www.crystallakedaycamp.com
Red Caboose School Age Program: Grades K-5 at Lapham Elementary, 1045 E. Dayton St., and Marquette Elementary, 1501 Jenifer St. June 17-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Swimming, field trips, projects, service learning, art, science activities and more. Cost ranges from $87.83 for part-time two days per week to $183 for full-time five-day camp. Lisa Melkert, 251-5432 or schoolage@redcaboosedaycare.org
BadgerBOTS Robotics Summer Camp: Grades 4-8 at Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Road. July 28-Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m.; or Aug. 11-22, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m. Space-themed camp involves building robots to explore and perform various tasks, Registration deadline June 13. $450; aid available. Benjamin Senson, 663-6379. www.badgerbots.org
UW-Madison School of Human Ecology "The Roustabouts": Entering grades 1-3 at the UW Preschool Lab, 1440 Linden Drive. 10 weekly sessions, June 16-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday (except July 4), start time 7:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. and end time 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. (except for Aug. 22 when the program closes at noon). Options include two to five days per week: Monday-Friday; Monday, Wednesday and Friday; or Tuesday and Thursday. Teachers provide fun theme-based activities, team building experiences and adventurous outings exploring the UW campus and greater Madison area. Enrollment began March 1. $72.50-$192/week, depending on schedule and number of days. Jackie Leckwee, 263-4579. www.uwpreschoollab.wisc.edu
A Place to Grow Child Care: Ages 3-5 and grades K-5 at A Place to Grow, 5702 South Hill Drive. June 18-Aug. 28, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (flexibility in scheduling). Themed Christian program includes field trips, outdoors activities, swimming, arts and crafts, cooking, projects and computer activities. Registration deadline June 1. Cost depends on age and schedule. Joy Lustig, 238-8077. www.divinesaviorumc.org
Village of DeForest Recreation Department Day Camp: Entering grades K-6 at DeForest Middle School, 404 Yorktown Road, DeForest. Two week sessions, June 29-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Fees cover swimming, bowling, snack, gardening, guest speakers, performances, Earth Action Days and field trips. About $265 residents, $280 others per two-week session; aid available for residents. Kelli Bialkowski, 846-6751. www.vi.deforest.wi.us
Kids Junction Summer Adventure Camp: Entering grades 1-6 at Kids Junction Learning Center, 8040 Watts Road. June 9-Aug. 29, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Enrichment experiences, field trips, and swimming excursions. $50 registration fee, $185/week, $41/daily tuition, $32/half day tuition; aid available. Field trips are additional cost. Dan Olsen, 827-5437. www.kidsjunction.net
Animart Kids and Pet Summer Camp: Ages 6-11 at Animart, 4303 East Towne Way. Between June 16 and Aug. 15, Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sessions for ages 6-8: June 16-20, July 7-11, July 21-25, and Aug. 4-8. Sessions for ages 9-11: June 23-27, July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1, and Aug. 11-15. Learn the basics of how to provide a good home for a wide variety of pets and how to care for them. $95. Lisa, 242-2140. www.animart.com
Kids Express Learning Center Summer on the Farm: Infant/toddler; preschool; grades K-3 at Kids Express Learning Center, 3276 South High Point Road. June 10-July 11 or July 14-Aug. 14, Monday-Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday-Thursday; 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nature study, gardening, art, music, sports, games and author studies. Cost varies for each five-week session depending on age and number of days attending. Sandra Dahl, 845-3245. www.KidsExpress.com
UW-Madison Small Business Development Center Youth Entrepreneur Camp: Grades 7-8 at Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave. June 16-20, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Learn real world business skills, create business cards and a business plan for your business idea. Includes business simulations, computer lab activities and field trips. $225; aid available (scholarship applications due June 6). 262-3909. www.uwsbdc.org
Madison Central Montessori School Summer Camp: Ages 3-6 at MCMS, 4337 W. Beltline. June 23-Aug. 14, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Storytelling, games, music, arts and crafts, and special activities focusing on the theme of the week. Registration deadline May 1. Costs depend on days and hours. Meghan Smyth, 274-9549. www.madisoncentralmontessori.org
Camp Shalom Day Camp: Entering grades K-5 at the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus, Verona. June 23-Aug. 15, Monday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended hours available. Three sessions, two or three weeks long. Games, arts and crafts, singing, hobby hour, Jewish thematic programs, nature activities and swimming. Registration began Feb. 19. $535/three weeks plus $50 registration fee, $445/two weeks plus $50 registration fee; aid available. Ellen Grossman, 278-1808. www.jewishmadison.org
Camp Shalom Bogrim: Entering grades 6-9 at the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus, Verona. Two three-week sessions; June 23-Aug. 1, Monday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended hours available. Cooking, coaching, sports, drama, swimming, singing, nature activities and campus-based projects. Registration began Feb. 19. $665/three weeks plus $50 registration fee; aid available. Dina Weinbach, 278-1808.
Camp Shalom Noar: Entering grades 6-9 at the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus, Verona. Two three-week sessions; June 23-Aug. 1, Monday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended hours available. Action adventure program designed to be physically challenging in a supportive, safe and fun environment and to reflect Jewish values and activity choices that campers request. Registration began Feb. 19. $665/three weeks (grades 6-8) plus $50 registration fee, $775/three weeks (grade 9) plus $50 registration fee; aid available. Dina Weinbach, 278-1808.
UW-Madison Hoofer Riding Club Youth Summer Camp: Ages 8-13 at Hoofer Equestrian Center, 1002 Severson Road, Belleville. Beginner/Intermediate camps are June 16-20 and Aug. 4-8; Intermediate/Advanced, July 7-11 and Aug. 18-22; All Levels, June 23-27, July 21-25 and Aug. 11-15; Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with after camp care until 5 p.m. available. English riding daily and activities involving all aspects of horsemanship and horse care. Registration begins April 1. Parent or guardian must be a Wisconsin Union member. Short term memberships may be purchased. $275; aid available. Linda Bentz, 262-1630. www.hooferridingclub.org
Rings Karate Camp: Ages 6-12 at Rings Martial Arts, 1938 S. Stoughton Road. June-September, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Martial arts class, stranger danger class, swimming, hiking, bowling, movies, skating, games, crafts and field trips. $50 registration fee. $35/day, family discount $60/day for two children. Janet Ring, 221-9704.
Madison Country Day Camp: Grades K-6 at Madison Country Day School Campus, 5606 River Road, Waunakee. June 16-June 27, July 7-July 18, and July 21-Aug. 1; Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with extended day program to 5:30 p.m. for additional $5/hour. Blend of indoor and outdoor fun and stimulating light academics allowing children to be engineers, scientists, treasure hunters, athletes and more. Registration deadline June 1. $190/week. Jana Martin, 837-3182. www.madisoncountryday.org
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Summer Camps: Ages 2-12 at Aldo Leopold Nature Center, 300 Femrite Drive, Monona. June 10-Aug. 25, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. More than 70 camps offered, taught by naturalists, half and full day (and overnight astronomy camp), diverse, hands-on, active outdoor activities to connect campers with nature. Some focus on biology, history, science, art, ecology and outdoor cooking. Some bilingual camps. Camps range in price from $6-$45 and vary in length from one hour for toddlers to 2.5 hour three-day camps for youth ages 8 and above. Registration for ALNC members, who receive a 10-percent discount, begins March 3, April 1 for others. Virginia Wiggen, 221-4038. www.naturenet.com
Camp Capitoland: Ages 5-12 at Capitoland Christian Center, 3651 Maple Grove Drive. June 16-Aug. 29, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration deadline June 2. $50 registration fee for first child and $20 for each additional child from family. $40/day or $190/week, discounted for siblings. Additional costs for field trips and enrichment clubs. Brenda Bayard, 845-5433. www.capitoland.com
After School Day Camps: Ages 5-12 at locations in Madison, Middleton, Stoughton, Waunakee, Verona and Mount Horeb. June 16-Aug. 29, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with before camp care available 7:30-9 a.m. and after camp care 4-5:45 p.m. Weekly theme areas for ages 5-7 and specialty unit choices for ages 8-12. Field trips, swimming and Festival Fridays are weekly events in this American Camping Association accredited program. $140/week; aid available. Jason Anderson, 276-9782. www.afterschoolwi.org
Wisconsin Youth Company Immersion Camps: Ages 8-15 at 1201 McKenna Blvd. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Counselor-In-Training, June 16-27; Theatre Arts Camp, June 30-July 11; UW Science Camp, July 14-25; Circus Arts Camp, July 28-Aug. 8; and Spanish Language Camp, Aug. 11-22. Cost varies by camp. Jason Anderson, 276-9782. www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org
Middle School U: Grades 6-8 at Jefferson Middle School, 101 S. Gammon Road, and River Bluff Middle School, Stoughton. June 16-Aug. 22. Week-long full-day and half-day enrichment courses with a variety of topics. Cost varies by course; aid available. Georgene Pitzner, 276-9782. www.middleschoolu.org
MSCR Safety Town: Entering grade K at Randall Elementary, 1802 Regent St. June 23-July 3, July 7-18 and July 21-Aug. 1; Monday-Friday (except week of July 4), 8:30-11 a.m.. Hands-on activities teach children about safety and injury prevention. Registration begins March 17 for residents and March 31 for others. $95 resident, $142.50 others ($85.50 and $128.25 for first session); aid available. Sharon Neylon, 204-3036. www.mscr.org
Girls Scouts of Black Hawk Council Southdale Summer at the Center: For girls ages 9-12 at 2710 Ski Lane. July 7-July 31, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Day camp and field trips for girls living in the Southdale area. Registration deadline June 30. $10 registration; aid available. Laura Poleskey, 237-1157. www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org
YMCA of Dane County Discovery Day Camp: Entering grades 1-6 at Madison School Forest, 1577 Fritz Road, drop off location TBA, and Cottage Grove School Forest, drop off location Elvehjem Elementary, 5106 Academy Drive. June 16-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday. Traditional camp setting with weekly themed activities, swimming and field trips. Registration began March 1. Early bird registration $170 members, $185 others; starting two weeks before camp, $190 members, $205 others; aid available. West YMCA, 276-6780; East YMCA, 221-1574. www.ymcadanecounty.org
YMCA of Dane County Club Wannago: Entering grades 1-6 at Madison elementary schools including Huegel, Chavez, Elvehjem, Kennedy, Lakeview and Nichols, and Middleton schools including Sunset Ridge and Elm Lawn. June 16-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday. Summer camp with weekly themed activities, swimming and field trips. Early bird registration began March 1. Five days/week $165-$185 members, $180-$200 others; four days/week $160-$180 members, $175-$195 others; three days/week $155-$175 members, $170-$190 others; aid available. West YMCA, 276-6780; East YMCA, 221-1574.
YMCA West Adventure Club: Ages 11-14 at West YMCA, 5515 Medical Circle. June 16-Aug. 22. 10 one-week themed sessions include group games, field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, water parks and state parks. $190 members, $235 others; $50 one-time registration fee/family. Jenn Smith, 276-6616, ext. 249.
YMCA East Adventure Club: Ages 11-14 at East YMCA, 711 Cottage Grove Road. June 16-Aug. 29, Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Themed sessions include group games, field trips and activities such as swimming, bowling, water parks and state parks. $190 members, $235 others; $50 one-time registration fee/family; aid available. Bilingual (Spanish) staff. Matt Merrill, 221-1574.
YMCA East Part Day Summer Sports Camps: Grades K-5 at YMCA East, 711 Cottage Grove Road. Monday-Friday, 8:30-11 a.m. Flag Football sessions June 16-20, July 7-11 or July 28-Aug. 1. Soccer sessions June 23-27, July 14-18 or Aug. 4-8. Basketball sessions June 30-July 3, July 21-25 or Aug. 11-15. "Y"ide World of Sports Aug. 18-22. Skill development, learning the game rules and actual play. $44 per week members, $53 others; aid available. Chris McGill, 221-1571.
Northeast YMCA of Dane County Club Wannago and Discovery Day Camp: Grades 1-6 at 10 sessions in Sun Prairie and 11 in DeForest. June 16-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:45 p.m. $165/week member, $180/week others for registration two weeks before camp starts; $185 and $200 later registration. Ali Johnson, 837-8221. www.ymcadanecounty.org
Northeast YMCA Teen Extreme: Ages 11-14 at a location to be determined. June 16-Aug. 29, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 11 one-week sessions include swimming, laser tag, sporting events, water parks, games and movies. Registration began Feb. 24. $170/week members. $230/week others (summer membership available); aid available. Seth Brody, 837-8221, ext. 1040.
Hoofbeat Ridge Day Camp: Boys ages 7-9 and girls ages 7-12 at Hoofbeat Ridge, 5304 Reeve Road, Mazomanie, 25 miles west of Madison, with daily transportation from four Madison locations. June 16-Aug. 15, Monday-Friday. Theme weeks, daily horseback riding. Ted Marthe, 608-767-2593. www.hoofbeat.org
Paik's Traditional Martial Arts: Ages 4-12 at Paik's. Morning session of fun, child-centered martial arts training and games by experienced black belt instructors at the West Side facility and afternoon field trips for swimming, miniature golf, rock climbing, bowling, pottery, museum visits and more. Registration begins March 9. Peter Paik, 827-5425. www.paikstmac.com
City of Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Department Botball Robotics: Ages 7-12 at Stoner Prairie Elementary School. Aug. 11-15, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Build and take home your own robots. $140; aid available. Joan Mohr, 270-4285. www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/recreation/index.php
City of Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Department Camp McVenture: Ages 6-12 at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road. June 16-July 17 (except July 3) and July 21-Aug. 14, Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Arts and crafts, sports, special events, cooking, games and nature projects. $100 resident, $150 others; aid available. Joan Mohr, 270-4285.
Cambridge Community Activities Program Summer Day Camp: Grades 1-3 at Cambridge Elementary School. June 9-Aug. 22, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts and crafts, swimming, cooking, horseback riding, sports and field trips. Cost TBA; aid available. Bridget Scott, 608-423-8108. www.cambridgecap.net
Mount Horeb Recreation Department Summer Kids Camps: Ages 4-7 and 8-12 at Grundahl Park enclosed shelter, Mount Horeb. Kicking Off Summer, June 16-26; The Joy of Art, July 7-17; Art Fun Part Two, July 21-31; and Celebration of Summer, Aug. 4-14; Monday-Thursday; 9:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 4-7 and 1-3 p.m. for ages 8-12. Registration deadlines 10 days before session start. $40 resident, $45 others; aid available. Matt Skibba, 437-3400. ext. 1. www.mounthorebwi.info/rec.htm
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