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Summer fun ideas

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

MMSD Summer School opportunities

YMCA Summer Camps Preschool, School age and Teen programs for all three Dane County YMCA locations

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

UW Education Outreach and Partnership We seek bold, innovative, and sustainable partnerships that result in improvements in teaching and learning. The EOP team envisions partnerships as a two way interaction with communities and other external constituencies utilizing the development, exchange, and application of knowledge, information, and expertise for mutual benefit.

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

iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies Ages 7-18 create video games, websites, c++/Jave programming. iPhone apps, robots and more

4-H Gateway Academy The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation has developed a summer curriculum for Middle School students to introduce them to engineering concepts and careers. During the week, campers work together in a fun, exciting environment using leading-edge technologies to sample such disciplines as robotics, aeronautics and computer design.

UW Whitewater Camps Sports, music, technology, academics and specialty camps

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 KEVA Sports Center- located in Middleton. KEVA is an indoor/outdoor recreational center that hosts programs for ages 18 months- adult in a variety of settings (camps, classes, open gym, leagues, tournaments, company parties, rentals, and more) Contact at 662-7529
Ages 3-7 summer camps
Ages 7-14 summer camps

Madison Turners Summer Sports camp

Madison Youth Sailing has sailing and wind surfing classes

Hoofer Youth Program Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing

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

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

Gymfinity Gymnastics and Flyers Cheer Gymnastics and sports based camps

Capital Gymnastics Summer Day Camp Gymnastics, swimming, ice skating and so much more

Boulders Climbing Gym Confidence, Strength, Balance, Determination, Focus, Fitness, Joy - These are just some of the qualities that we seek to develop in ourselves and in our children.

Kanopy Dance Company and School Creating artistry in dance with an extensive variety of dance types.

Dane County Humane Society Camp Pawprint

Madison Children’s Museum Summer Day Camps Children completing grades K–2. All camps meet Monday–Thursday.

UW Preschool Lab offer a school-age day-camp program, called the “Roustabouts”

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.

UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic Students attend creative skill-building rehearsals in band, orchestra, choir, musical theatre and jazz ensemble.

Camp Anokijig Available to boys and girls 7 to 16. Programs for three days, one week, two weeks. or up to nine weeks of summer fun.

Camp Wildcat - Verona; weekly themes, swimming, field trips, special events

Kids Express Learning Center. "Summer on the Farm" includes activities in gardening, animals, nature art, sports and more.

Badger Bots Our exciting camp experience is available to students entering grades 4-8 next school year. The camp is two weeks long.

Camp Invention The Camp Invention program instills creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that will encourage children's future success. Nothing could be more important than investing in your children today for the betterment of their tomorrow.

Aldo Leopold Nature Center Summer Nature Discovery Camps

Henry Vilas Zoo Summer Zoo Camp.

Animart Kids and Pets Summer camp.

Children's Theater of Madison Three week sessions culminating in full productions and one-week sessions designed to intoduce young performers to theater arts

Rings Martial Arts 608-221-9704 "Karate Kid" summer camp

SWAT Sports Volleyball for all ages

Wisconsin Badger Girls Soccer Camps For girls 4-17

Madison FC Madison FC's primary mission is to develop youth soccer players by offering high quality coaching and outstanding training facilities, in a close-knit environment, all at a very affordable price.

Madison American Youth Soccer Organization Summer Leagues

Wisconsin Summer Soccer Day Camp 2011 Boys and girls 6-13 June 20-23 9 am - 12 pm

Middleton Yahara Soccer Club Soccer camp and clinics for 3 1/2 -18

Breakaway Sports Center Develop soccer skills with emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play environment

Chicago Eagles Soccer Camps Held at Door Creek Church

Cave of the Mounds mini-camps and free family events

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

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

Wisconsin Historical Society has summer events for kids and families.

Treinen Farm is a third generation real Wisconsin family farm.

Area programs for children

Madison Star Basketball ClubThe Madison Stars Basketball Club is for girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Girls wanting to play for the Stars must reside in or attend a Madison East HS district school.