Hawthorne Home & School Association

Summer Camp Ideas

Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR), a department of Madison School District offers lots of youth and adult programs

MSCR partners These are area businesses that offers specialized youth programs

UW-Madison Continuing Education & Outreach Youth Programs, Activities and Resources. These are UW Departments and Agencies that offer specialized youth programs

UW-Madison Institute for Chemical Education Chemistry camps are held annually during the summer as one-week sessions for 5th-8th graders.

Madison Country Day School Summer Camp youth programs. Madison Country Day School Camp is a place where boys and girls can have fun while learning about themselves as people. We encourage them to try new things by creating a safe and enthusiastic environment where fun and respect are the top priorities.

Middle School U Week-long Enrichment Courses for youth entering and attending middle school. Locations in Madison west side and Stoughton.

MATC Girl Tech Summer Camp Five, fun-filled mornings. Participate in hands-on activities led by professional women in many areas.

Keva Sports Center Summer Sports Camp programs. They are located on the far West side.

Crystal Lake Day Camp programs. They are located in Lodi but offer bus service.

Madtowne Twisters Day Camp, open gym and birthday parties . Located behind Cub Foods East.

Dane County Humane Society Camp Pawprint

Hoofbeat Ridge Horse camp offers Resident and day camps with bus transportation from Madison west side. From September thru May, a variety of youth programs are offered on no school days, spring and Christmas vacations and riding weekends.

Summer Fun Events

Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies at Olbrich Garden July 16- Aug 10

Tuesday's Free concert at Olbrich Garden

Wednesday's Concerts on the Square

Thursday's Free concert in the park

Thursday's Free concert on rooftop at Monona Terrace

A great collection of Madison area events much more than I can even begin to list here.

Madison is a great place to go for a family bike ride or visit one of the many Madison parks or hang out a the zoo.

There are lots of farmers markets around the area on different days. It is a great place to get kids interested in trying something new:

Madison Public Library has family events link at the top of the website under Kids & Families

Summer Fun Ideas

Vitense Golfland Mini golf (indoor and outside), Climbing wall for all ages, batting cages, water wars, game room...

Bogey's Family Fun Park Mini golf, go-carts, batting cages, game room...

Ultrazone Laser Tag Indoor Laser tag for most ages. (The packs are a little heavy for the very young and the games are played in a dim arena.)