Dane County

Camp Finale - Week of Aug. 16-20

Join your friends at camp for a final week of summer fun and festivities.  The week will include many of your favorite activities along with some new and exciting places to visit.  8-12 year olds will be able to choose from the following specialty units: Ball Sports, Dance Routine, Football, and Recycled Art.

Highlights

Monday Kick-Off
Let’s Dance! - Bring your favorite music to camp and get ready to dance!  Have fun learning various dance styles and steps and being a little silly. Specialists and counselors will show off their dance moves. Get ready for the big Wednesday dance party at Olin Park.

Swimming Field Trip

Special Event
All Camp Event at Olin Park - Join all of the AFTER SCHOOL Day Camps on Wednesday at Olin Park for our annual end of summer party! The day will include field games, camp songs, skits and face painting. End this special day in the park pavilion for a dance party complete with DJ, games, yummy snacks and prizes.

Special Field Trips To Be Announced!

Friday Festival
Talent Showcase - Everyone has talents!  On your own, with a friend or a whole group, sign up to share your talent at the Friday finale show!  See what your counselors and specialists have in store for you too!  Join us for this final week of day camp fun and festivities for ages 5-12 including: a day-long field trip with the entire camp; special event with all of the AFTER SCHOOL day camps; our last swimming field trip of the summer; end of summer party, and more!  Please note: Camp Finale in Stoughton has an alternate location at Yahara Elementary School (900 West Wilson St., Stoughton). Cost: $150 for the week. Enrollment is limited!

Encore! - August 23 - 27
Spend the last week of AFTER SCHOOL Day Camp at
the Lussier Family Heritage Center in Lake Farm Park.  The center includes playground equipment, a campfire circle, access to hiking trails and plenty of outdoor space.  Explore beyond the park by going on fun all day field trips.  Share this last week before school starts with your camp friends and meet kids from other camps too.  The Lussier Family Heritage Center is located at 3101 Lake Farm Road in Madison.  To register, check the appropriate box on the registration form. Cost: $205 for the week.  Enrollment is limited.

Travel Club - August 23 - 27

Spend each day on a different Wander Wisconsin adventure and sleep in your own bed at night.  Monday, kicks off the week with a visit to Devil’s Lake State Park to swim, hike, fish and play group games.  Tuesday, visit the National Mississippi
River Museum and Aquarium and experience six different aquariums, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. Wednesday, it’s off to Milwaukee to explore the state of the art Discovery World Museum at Pier Wisconsin. Thursday, explore the Milwaukee County Zoo, one of the best zoos in the nation and home to more than 1,800 animals representing over
350 species.  Friday, finish off your week together at Noah’s Ark Water Park featuring 49 waterslides, 2 wave pools and 2 endless rivers! At Noah’s Ark you will divide into groups according to “adventure level”, so you will get to swim and slide on the attractions YOU are comfortable with. Travel Club IV is a great way to end your summer vacation!  To register call 608 276-9782 or visit the Wander Wisconsin website at www.wanderwisconsin.org.

Camp Assistant Positions for Youth Ages 14-17
Positions are available for youth fourteen through seventeen years of age. A minimum commitment of two consecutive weeks is required. Assistants are assigned to camps serving young children ages 5 through 7. Applications, references, interviews and participation in a camp assistant training program are required prior to placement. No participant fee is required and no remuneration is paid. For information and an application, contact AFTER SCHOOL at 608-276-9782.

Immersion Camps - Two Week Specialty Camps

Circus Arts Immersion Camp, July 26-Aug. 6 at Wisconsin Youth & Family Center, 1201 McKenna Blvd., Madison.  Spanish Language Immersion Camp, July 12-16 for 8-11 year olds, and July 19-23 for 11-14 year olds at Randall Elementary School, 1802 Regent St., Madison.

Middle School U

Middle School U is a combination of enrichment courses and recreational summer programs for middle school students. The goal of the program is to offer youth an opportunity to explore new ideas, learn and develop new skills, gain experience, and foster interest in life-long hobbies. Middle School U is designed for the growing independence of the middle school student. Each summer, over 700 students participate in these courses which cover a variety of topics, including sports, arts, crafts, hobbies and life skills.

Dane and Waukesha County

Wander Wisconsin

Unique adventures and overnight camping experiences for campers ages 8 to 15 to Wisconsin state parks and the surrounding areas and attractions.