Capitol Skating School: Preschool-adult ice skating activities and camps at Capitol Ice, 2616 Pleasant View Road. June 9-Aug. 29, including lessons late afternoons Tuesdays June 17-July, $75; power-skating clinics for mite through squirt level hockey players, late spring and late summer; competitive figure skating training program beginner through senior level skaters Monday-Friday mornings, with some afternoon programs. 833-5451. www.capitolskatingschool.com

4-H Camp: Entering grades 3-8 at Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells. Grades 3-5, Aug. 3-6 and grades 6-8, Aug. 6-9. Stay in cabins and enjoy crafts, games, canoeing, hiking, campfires and swimming. Bus transportation available. $95; aid available. Cheryl Holloway, 224-3712. www.dane.uwex.edu

Generation Tours: All ages. Offering educational, escorted family programs for children, parents and grandparents, including day trips, in and around Wisconsin, weekend overnights, week-long trips and U.S. vacations. Cost varies by trip. Kathy Smith, 1-866-GEN-TURS (436-8877). www.generationtours.org

Wander Wisconsin: Ages 8-16. Choose from week-long day programs, short overnight trips, week-long adventures or two-week trips to national destinations. June 16-Aug. 29. Average cost $60/day; aid available. Kathy Smith, 276-9782. www.wanderwisconsin.org

Girls Scouts of Black Hawk Council Day Camps: Ages 6-12. A variety of camps offered at Camp Brandenburg, Echo Valley Farm, and UW Biotech Center. June through August. Traditional camp activities plus themed camps like "Home on the Range," "Fun on the Prairie," "Trek Into Biotech, " and more. Registration required. $30-$65 includes badges, snack and supplies; aid available. 276-8500 or 1-800-236-2710. www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org

Girls Scouts of Black Hawk Council Summer Fun by Mail: Entering grades K-6 and not a currently registered Girl Scout. Monthly hands-on activity packets arrive by mail to be completed at home with a parent/guardian and introduce girls to the fun of Girl Scouting. June through August. Registration required. $30; aid available. 276-8500 or 1-800-236-2710. www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org

Boulders Climbing Gym Summer Base Camps: Ages 9 and up at Boulders Climbing Gym, 3964 Commercial Ave. Week-long camps, mid June-late August, 8 a.m.-noon or 12:30-4:30 p.m. Learn basic-advanced climbing techniques in a fun environment. $150 entry level Base Camp 1, $160 Base Camp 2, and $170 Summit Camp; aid available through MSCR. Sean Gibb, 244-8100. www.bouldersgym.com

MSCR Discount Attraction Tickets: Discounted tickets for several popular attractions. Save up to $27 off regular admission. Call 204-3000 for detailed information. Purchase tickets at MSCR, 3802 Regent St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., May 19-Aug. 22 or Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive, open limited hours so call 245-3669. www.mscr.org

Camp Woodbrooke Residential Summer Camps: Ages 7-15 near Richland Center. Sessions of one, two or three weeks beginning June 22 for ages 7 to 12 and 13 to 15. Non-competitive, creative camp with Quaker leadership involves hiking, swimming, canoeing, gardening, exploring and building skills. $530-$590/week; aid available. Dorothy Churchwell, 647-8703 or 1-800-498-9703. www.madison.com/communities/woodbrooke

Wilderness Fish & Game "Take an Adult Fishing Tournament": Team must consist of an adult and at least one child under age 16 at 500 Water St., Sauk City. July 26, starting at 6 a.m. with weigh in at 2 p.m. Register by July 19. Free. Wayne Whitemarsh or Wally Banfi, 1-800-589-8405.

Wakesport Adventures Waterskiing/Wakeboarding/Tubing: Grades 4-12 at any public boat launch on Lake Monona or Lake Mendota. Learn to waterski or wakeboard or just have fun tubing. Each hour-long session includes instruction, all equipment, boat, gas and driver. Safety and etiquette instruction included prior to session. $80/hour/group (cost shared between 1-4 people). Larry Iles, 219-4408. www.wakesportadventures.com

Little Trekkers Preschool Camp: Ages 4-5 at McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg. June 16-July 15 or July 20-Aug. 12, Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Playtime, arts and crafts, snack and music. $30 resident, $40 others; aid available. Joan Mohr, 270-4285. www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/recreation/index.php

Nature Net Nature Passport: Families with grade school or younger children at various sites throughout Dane County including Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Lussier Family Heritage Center, Vilas Zoo, Madison Children's Museum, Olbrich Gardens, UW Arboretum and more. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Pick up your free family resource/passport at participating locations or order online. Available in Spanish and Hmong. Betsy Parker, 221-2575. www.naturenet.com

United Methodist Bilingual Camp: Children ages infant-5 and their caregivers at Pine Lake Camp in Westfield. Expose your small children to the Spanish language and enjoy swimming, games, crafts and other activities. Aug. 1-3. Hotel-like housing in the retreat center. $165-$400, depending on number and ages of attendees; aid available. Nancy Deaner, 837-3388. www.wisconsinumc.org/camps

United Methodist Summer Camps: Entering grades 2-12. Overnight camping season runs June 10-Aug. 10, between Sunday and Friday, three to five days. Locations include Pine Lake Camp, Westfield; Lake Lucerne Camp and Retreat Center, Neshkoro, and Whispering Pines Camp, Frederic. Water recreation, arts and crafts and more in a Christian atmosphere. $75-$485; aid available. Nancy Deaner, 837-3388. www.wisconsinumc.org/camps

MSCR Camp Summit: Ages 14-18 at West High School, 30 Ash St. June 23-Aug. 15, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with overnight trip 9 a.m. Wednesday to 4 p.m. Friday. Outdoor activities with an overnight camping trip to area state parks. $140/week. Karen Green, 204-3022. TDD: 204-3058. www.mscr.org

Bethel Horizons Summer Programs: Ages 8 and up Bethel Horizons, 4651 Highway ZZ, Dodgeville. Week-long camps run June 15-Aug. 22. Programs for ages 8-12 include Mainsite Tepee Program, June 15-20, June 22-27, July 6-11, July 13-18, July 20-25, July 27-Aug. 1, Aug. 3-8, Aug. 10-15, Aug. 17-22; Leotha Stanley's Rockin' Music Camp, July 13-18; Cultural Immersion (Spanish), July 20-25; Fishing, June 15-20; Wet and Wild, July 6-11; Indian Explorers, July 13-18; Nature Nuts, July 27-Aug. 1; Nature at Night, Aug. 10-15. Programs for grades 7-8 include Wilderness Camping and River Tripping, June 15-20, July 6-11, July 27-Aug. 1; Bike and Canoe Trips, June 22-27, July 20-25, Aug. 10-15; Outdoor Pursuits, Aug. 10-15. Programs for grades 7-9 include Underground Adventure, June 22-27, July 6-11; Rock Adventure, June 15-20; Hike, Bike, Kayak and Create, Aug. 17-22. High school programs include Communing with Clay (ages 16 and up), June 15-20, June 22-27, Aug. 17-22; Leaders in Training, July 20-25 and July 27-Aug. 1. $295-$325, except for Leaders in Training, $400 for two weeks, and Communing with Clay, $395; aid available. Angie Burnett, 257-3577. www.bethel-madison.org

Mount Horeb Recreation Department Summer Kids Camps: Ages 4-12 at Grundahl Park Enclosed Shelter, Mount Horeb. June 16-26, Monday-Thursday, ages 4-7; 9:30-11:30 a.m. and ages 8-12; 1-3 p.m. Water fun, games, and crafts and a trip to the aquatic center. Registration deadline June 6. $40 resident, $45 others; aid available. Matt Skibba, 437-3400 ext . 1. www.mounthorebwi.info/rec.htm

Mount Horeb Recreation Department Power to the Puppets: Grades 2-5 at the Intermediate Center Cafeteria, Mount Horeb. Grades 2-3, June 16-18; grades 3-4, June 23-25; grades 4-5, July 7-9. Make puppets, work on techniques of puppetry and create mini-performances. Registration deadlines June 11, June 18 and July 2. $40 resident, $45 others; aid available. Matt Skibba, 437-3400, ext. 1. www.mounthorebwi.info/rec.htm

Supreme Water Sports Adventure Youth Camps: Ages 1-12 at James Madison Park, 614 E. Gorham St. Throughout summer except week of July 4, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kayaks, canoes, sailboats and windsurfers. Learn skills and take trips around the lake; Hawaiian beach pit barbecue Fridays. $130-$350/week depending on the camp. Thomas Murphy, 212-1568. www.supremewatersports.com

Glacier Edge Council Boy Scouts of America Resident Camp: Boys entering grade 5 at Camp Indian Trails, Janesville. June 29-July 2 and Aug. 7-10. Swimming, climbing, nature studies and sports. Registration deadline April 25. $110; aid available. Nancy Woolley, 273-1005. www.glaciersedge.org

Glacier Edge Council Boy Scouts of America Resident Camp: Boys ages 11-18 at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston. June 22-28, and weekly through Aug. 3-7. Swimming, sailing, climbs and board sailing. Registration deadline May 2. $215; aid available. Nancy Woolley, 273-1005.

Glacier Edge Council Boy Scouts of America Resident Camp: Boys ages 11-18 at Camp Indian Trails, Janesville. June 22-28, July 13-19 and July 27-Aug. 2. Swimming, climbing, boating, nature studies and sports. Registration deadline May 2. $200; aid available. Nancy Woolley, 273-1005.

Glacier Edge Council Boy Scouts of America Day Camp: Boys ages 7-10 at Brigham Park, Blue Mounds; Camp Carlson, Sauk City; and Token Creek Park, DeForest. June 20-22, June 25-26, June 28-29 and July 9-11. Round robin Cub Scout activities: crafts, nature, b-b guns and archery. Registration deadline April 25. $65; aid available. Nancy Woolley, 273-1005.

Glacier Edge Council Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Resident Camp: Boys ages 7-11 at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, Mauston. June 29-July 2 and Aug. 8-10. Swimming, crafts, nature and games. Registration deadline April 25. $110; aid available. Nancy Woolley, 273-1005.

Friends of Troy Garden Birding for Kids: Ages 5-11 at Troy Gardens, 500 block Troy Drive. June 28, 9-10:30 a.m. Through interactive activities learn the basics of birding. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration deadline June 25. $10/participant; aid available. Hannah Lavold, 240-0409. www.troygardens.org

Friends of Troy Kids Explore Animals in the Garden: Ages 5-11 at Troy Gardens. Aug. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. Learn about the important roles that chickens, insects and earthworms play in the garden. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration deadline July 30. $10/participant; aid available. Hannah Lavold, 240-0409.

Friends of Troy Garden Kids Cook Making Pickles: Ages 5-11 at Troy Gardens, Wednesday, July 30, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn about cucumbers and how to make pickles. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Registration deadline July 28. $12/participant; aid available. Hannah Lavold, 240-0409.

MSCR Pontoon Boat Rentals and Specialty Trips: All ages. Tenney Boat Pier, 1615 Sherman Ave. May 15-Sept. 30, Daytime, evening and weekend offerings, family and group rentals, drop-in hours and specialty trips. $4 for drop-in rides (children under 4 are free), $10-$12 for specialty trips, $40 for people with disabilities and schools, $ 55 for seniors and families, $75 for agencies and $110 for businesses and professional associations; aid available. 204-4581. www.mscr.org

MSCR Adventure Series: Elementary, middle and high school ages, adults and families at varied locations. Varied dates, evening and weekends. Horseback riding, rock climbing, kayaking, canoe rentals, rowing, and lessons in sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing. Cost varies; aid available. 204-3025. www.mscr.org

MSCR Camp Adventure: Grades 6-8 meeting at Hoyt Park, 3802 Regent St., with trips to state parks. June 23-Aug. 15 (except July 4), Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with one overnight tent camping trip per session. Activities planned around themes, including Rock 'n' Roll (rock climbing) at Devil's Lake, June 23-27; Wonderful Water at Governor Dodge, June 30-July 3; Urban Adventure at Mirror Lake, July 7-11; Rural Wisconsin at Yellowstone Lake, July 14-18; Underground at Devil's Lake, July 21-25; Feathers and Fur at Governor Dodge, July 28-Aug. 1; Paddlin' Around Town at Yellowstone Lake, Aug. 4-8; Wild Waters at Mirror Lake, Aug. 11-15. $140/session, $155 with transportation; aid available. Karen Green, 204-3022.

Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council Camp Black Hawk: Girls ages 8-17 at Camp Black Hawk, west of Antigo. Resident camp facility with day and evening programming. Runs weekly June 17-Aug. 15. Camp offers 68 experiential learning programs with adventure opportunities, leadership development, field trips and more. Cost varies with program; aid available. Kim Rathsack, 276-8500 or 1-800-236-2710, ext. 1146. www.campblackhawk.org

Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council Family Camp: All ages at Camp Black Hawk, west of Antigo. June 29-July 3. Outdoor activities such as games, climbing wall, ropes course, raft, swimming, canoe, and arts and crafts. $390 for a family of four and $90 for each extra person; aid available. Kim Rathsack, 276-8500 or 1-800-236-2710, ext. 1146. www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org

CARE Horse Assisted Youth Development: Inclusive program for ages K-12 at Interstate Horse Center, 2655 County Road BN, Stoughton. One week to full summer, hours vary. Enrichment programs in academics, fine arts, environmental awareness and health/physical education while developing relationship with horses and nature. Students who have an educational assistant at school would need an EA at camps. Cost varies with program emphasis; aid available through Healing Horsemanship Foundation Inc. Nikki Cohen-Wichner, 873-0572. www.interstatehorsecenter.com or www.healinghorsemanship.org

Rutabaga Outdoor Program: Ages 8-15 and families, all programs begin at Rutabaga, 220 W. Broadway. Programs for ages 8-11 include Kids' Canoeing, July 7-8, 8:30-11:30 a.m., or July 31-Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m.; $70; Kids' Kayaking, June 30-July 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m., or Aug. 18-20, 1-4 p.m.; $105; Piccolo Paddlers, June 23-27, July 21-25, Aug. 4-8 or Aug. 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-noon; $180; Mysteries of the Marsh Paddling Nature Camp, June 16-20, July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1 or Aug. 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-noon, $180; Kids' Adventure (prerequisite required), July 28-Aug. 1 or Aug. 11-15, 1-4:30 p.m.; $160; and Kids Explore (prerequisite required), June 27 or July 25, 1-5 p.m., $45. Programs for ages 11-15 include River Adventures for Canoe Skills, June 30 or July 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $75; Kayak Camp, June 16-20, June 23-27, July 28-Aug. 1 or Aug. 4-8, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $250; Kayak Adventures (Kayak Camp prerequisite), July 21-25 or Aug. 11-15, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $225; Teen Kayak Skills Workshop (Kayak Camp prerequisite), June 30-July 1, July 15-16 or Aug. 18-19, 1-4 p.m., $50; Teens Explore (Kayak Camp prerequisite), July 2, July 17 or Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $75. Family canoeing and kayaking at Rutabaga or on short trips also available. Youth scholarships available. Nancy Saulsbury, 223-9300. www.rutabaga.com

YMCA East Madison Youth Enrichment Classes/Movie Nights: Ages 7-17 at YMCA East, 711 Cottage Grove Road. June 18-Aug. 19, Tuesday-Friday evenings. Art, cooking, yoga, pilates, group cycling, belly dance and sign language. Movie nights for ages 7-14 are second Friday night of each month. Cost varies; aid available. Bilingual (Spanish) staff. Matt Merrill, 221-1574, ext. 135. www.ymcadanecounty.org

YMCA West Youth Cooking: Ages 5-12 at West YMCA, 5515 Medical Circle. June 18-Aug. 13, Wednesdays. Each week learn to cook a meal and learn about nutrition, and kitchen safety. Registration deadline June 17. $68 members, $88 others; aid available. Jenn Smith, 276-6616, ext. 249.

YMCA East Madison Cooking Up Science: Ages 3-5 at YMCA East, 711 Cottage Grove Road. June 18-Aug. 13, Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Learn and explore science and cooking projects. $115 members, $165 others; aid available. Nicole Masar, 221-1574, ext. 127.

YMCA East Summer Preschool Programs: Ages 3-5 at YMCA East, 711 Cottage Grove Road. June 17-Aug. 14, July 8-24 or July 29-Aug. 14, Tuesday-Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. $130 members, $180 others, $30 one time registration fee/family for summer; aid available. Nicole Masar, 221-1574, ext. 127.

YMCA East Madison Destination Fun: Ages 3-5 at YMCA East, 711 Cottage Grove Road. June 16-Aug. 11, Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Children will use their imaginations to experience fun destinations with crafts, stories, song and snack. $89 members, $129 others; aid available. Nicole Masar, 221-1574, ext. 127.

Camp Anokijig Summer Camp: Ages 7-16 at Camp Anokijig on Little Elkhart Lake just north of Plymouth. June 15-Aug. 16. American Camp Association accredited camp from three days up to nine weeks. Traditional camp activities plus digital photography, scrapbooking, paintball, caving, rock climbing and more. Cost varies. 1-800-741-6931. www.anokijig.com

Camp Anokijig Summer Adventure Trips: Ages 12-16. One-week trips in Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario, Canada, include Sylvania Backcountry Canoe Fishing, Lake Superior Canadian Kayak Adventure, Wisconsin Whitewater Adventure, Wet-n-Wild Wisconsin Adventure. Cost varies. 1-800-741-6931.

Polar Express Skating School: Ages 2-adults at Madison Ice, 725 Forward Drive. June-August, six-week sessions. Beginning skate classes, pre-hockey skills development, pre-figure skating skills development, and Teddy Bear classes for parent/child. $75/six-week. Liz Uhler Helvey, 204-7606. www.madisonicearena.com

Little Sprouts Gardening: Ages 2-5 at Olbrich Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave. June 3, June 10 or June 12, 10-11 a.m. Learn the basics of gardening. $4 members, $5 others. Registration required. 246-4550. www.olbrich.org

Get Out Mini-Camps: Ages 4-12 at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark, 2974 Cave of the Mounds Road, Blue Mounds. Participants explore both above and below ground. Registration required. $15/day. Kim Anderson, 437-3038, ext. 103. www.caveofthemounds.com

SpeleoQUEST!: All ages with an adult at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark, Blue Mounds. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. Participants experience the cave in depth. Registration required. Free with purchase of a cave tour. Kim Anderson, 437-3038, ext. 103.

Discovery Days: All ages at Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark, Blue Mounds. Aug. 2 and 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Total darkness/flashlight tours. Regular cave tour admission. Kim Anderson, 437-3038, ext. 103.

Paik's Traditional Martial Arts: Families with children of all ages at the West Side facility. Starting June 7, Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Family-friendly activities including games, skits, scavenger hunts, crafts, movies, dodge ball, martial arts demonstrations, and more. Snacks and drinks provided. $15 per family; aid available. April Swe, 239-3049. www.paikstmac.com

Village of DeForest Recreation Department Junior Chefs: Ages 5-7 at DeForest Area Community & Senior Center, 505 N. Main St., DeForest. 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. on June 10 (Fun Food Creations), July 10 (Cookies by Kids) and Aug. 14 (cooking with three to five ingredients). Registration deadline May 29, June 26, July 31 respectively. $25 resident, $40 others; aid available for residents. Kelli Bialkowski, 846-6751. www.vi.deforest.wi.us