Day Camps in and around Milwaukee
Where to send kids for general day camps in our area
If there is a day camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
All Hands Boatworks
Fresh air and hands-on fun! Weeklong day camps led by All Hands Boatworks right in mid-town Milwaukee on the Menomonee River. In addition to building a real wooden boat, AHB campers gain a hands-on understanding of freshwater ecology, water safety, rowing, and sailing and other maritime skills. For students ages 10-15. Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. June 27 – July 1 (boatbuilding) and July 25 – July 29 (maritime skills). FREE to youth living in the City of Milwaukee (Otherwise: $350 per child). Includes daily lunch and snacks. Registration and contact info at allhandsboatworks.org.
Summer Camp Experiences at Old World Wisconsin!
Make this summer one for the history books with a Wisconsin Historical Society summer camp experience! Four camps give a unique peek into the life of a 19th-century Wisconsinite for a fun, educational, and adventurous time on the grounds of Old World Wisconsin. Learn more about History Explorers Summer Camp for Teens, Little House Family Adventure Summer Camp, Maker’s Summer Camp, and Little House Adventure Summer Camp on our site.
Register now, these camps fill up fast!
University School of Milwaukee
For over 30 years, families across the greater Milwaukee area have trusted USM Summer Camps as the ultimate destination for exceptional enrichment, academic, and athletic programs. At USM Summer Camps, children discover new talents, build lasting friendships, and explore a wide range of interests through interactive and enriching activities that foster confidence, social skills, and independence.
This year, we’re excited to introduce our expanded 2025 lineup, featuring two new camps—Explorers Camp and Theatre Camp—each thoughtfully designed to inspire, engage, and spark curiosity. We invite you to explore our updated offerings and see what makes this year’s program more exciting than ever!
Learn more at www.usm.org/summer and use the code EBKOAA25 when registration opens on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10:00 a.m. to lock in early bird pricing and save!
