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MON JUL 209AM
Arts & Culture
Illustrating Island of Adventure
Shorewood High SchoolShorewood
Illustrate your own adventure at Shorewood High School, July 20–23. Design unique islands with Anna Grosch.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$24–$36
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Day Camps in Milwaukee
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MON JUL 209AM
Family
Minds on Math with STEM Challenges
Richards Elementary SchoolWhitefish Bay
Full-day math and STEM enrichment camp at Richards Elementary for kids entering grades 2–5. Taught by WFB educators Karen Eyers and Susan Jones using Three-Act Math Tasks plus hands-on builds — water slides, boats, parachutes. Kids spend time outside, so wear active clothes and pack a peanut-free lunch.
For kids · Elementary
$240–$250
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MON JUL 209AM
Family
Young Architect: Extreme Environments
Shorewood High SchoolShorewood
Become a young architect at Shorewood High, July 20–23. Design buildings for extreme environments like space or the Arctic.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$24–$36
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MON JUL 2010AM
Classes & Workshops
Chess Scholars Camp
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Morning chess camp at Lydell for 6–13 year-olds, beginners welcome. Each day mixes a coached teaching block with guided practice, and the week ends with a non-elimination tournament so no one gets knocked out early. After School Enrichment Staff run it.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$150–$160
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MON JUL 2012:15PM
Family
Camp Creation
MacDowell Montessori SchoolWauwatosa, Milwaukee
Week-long arts camp at MacDowell for kids. Explore music, theater, visual art, and dance, ending with a presentation.
For kids · Elementary to Teen
$15–$23
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TUE JUL 211PM
Family
Sports for All Sorts
MKE REC Beulah Brinton Community CenterBay View, Milwaukee
Multi-sport camp at Beulah Brinton for kids. Basketball, volleyball, T-Ball, and more from July 21 to 23.
For kids · Elementary to Teen
$8–$12
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MON JUL 279AM
Family
Camp Shorewood; Week of July 27-31
Shorewood Intermediate SchoolShorewood
Nature’s Neighborhood Week at Camp Shorewood, July 27-31. Explore local wonders, play games, and create projects outdoors.
For kids · Elementary
$245–$345
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MON JUL 279AM
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Junior Camp Shorewood; Week of July 27-31
Atwater EECShorewood
Nature’s Neighborhood Week at Junior Camp Shorewood. Campers explore local wonders, play nature games, and create projects.
For kids · Preschool
$245–$345
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MON JUL 279AM
Family
Club Scikidz: Junior Physician
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Half-day Club SciKidz camp at Lydell for kids 6-9 interested in how the human body works. Hands-on activities cover muscles, blood vessels, and how the body thinks, moves, filters, and fuels itself. Mornings 9am to noon for one week. Kids bring a water bottle and lunch.
For kids · Elementary
$260–$270
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MON JUL 279:30AM
Sports & Fitness
Table Tennis Camp
Shorewood Intermediate SchoolShorewood
Monday-through-Thursday table tennis camp for 3rd-12th graders held at Shorewood Intermediate School Gym. Linda Leaf coaches — she's the only USATT and ITTF Certified Level II Table Tennis Coach in Wisconsin. Kids work through strokes, serving, spin, footwork, and the official rules. Two sections offered between late July and early August.
For kids · Elementary to Teen
$160–$170
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MON JUL 271PM
Family
Club Scikidz: Great Masters
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Afternoon Club SciKidz camp at Lydell for kids 10-13 — art crossed with engineering. Projects are inspired by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Michelangelo, with bold paint experiments, clay sculpting, and creative engineering challenges. One week, 1-4pm.
For kids · Tween
$260–$270
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MON JUL 271PM
Classes & Workshops
AI Creator Studio
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Afternoon AI camp at Lydell for kids entering grades 2-6, run by AI Adventure staff. Monday through Thursday, 1-4pm. Hands-on building and creating with AI tools, paired with safe and responsible usage. No coding background needed.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$220–$230
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MON JUL 279AM
Sports & Fitness
Gymnastics Camp
WFB High SchoolWhitefish Bay
Jul 27 · Aug 3
Full-day gymnastics camp at WFB High School Memorial Gym for kids going into K5 through 6th grade, led by head rec gymnastics coach Sarah Woods. Days mix gymnastics with obstacle courses, jewelry making, scavenger hunts, and walking trips to Dairy Queen. Three section windows across the summer. Pack a bag lunch, water bottle, and nut-free snack.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$200–$210
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MON JUL 279AM
Family
Create with Lego® 8-11 Year Olds
Shorewood High SchoolShorewood
Every Monday
Four-day Lego® building camp at Shorewood for ages 8–11. Create structures, vehicles, and more for $16.
For kids · Elementary
$16–$24
SUN AUG 21PM
Outdoors & Nature
Grown Up Summer Camp
Urban Ecology Center - Washington ParkSherman Park, Milwaukee
Grown Up Summer Camp is your chance to relive camp days without the curfew. Enjoy yoga, kayaking, and crafts at the Urban Ecology Center. Bring your own t-shirts for stamping and unwind with a musical jam around the campfire. Early birds save a bit, so grab your ticket before June ends.
- Day Camps
- Yoga
- Paddle Events
$55
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MON AUG 39AM
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AI Adventure Summer Camp
Range Line Community CenterMequon
Kids explore AI at Range Line Community Center, August 3–6. Hands-on projects transform curiosity into real-world skills.
For kids · Elementary
$220–$240
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MON AUG 39AM
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Junior Camp Shorewood; Week of August 3-7
Atwater EECShorewood
Champions in the Making Week at Atwater EEC, August 3–7. Active games and confidence-building challenges for campers.
For kids · Preschool
$245–$345
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MON AUG 39AM
Family
Camp Shorewood; Week of August 3-7
Shorewood Intermediate SchoolShorewood
Camp Shorewood runs August 3–7 at Shorewood Intermediate. Active games and confidence-building challenges for all campers.
For kids · Elementary
$245–$345
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MON AUG 31PM
Family
AI Builders Lab
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
AI camp at Lydell for kids entering grades 2-6, run by AI Adventure (aiadventure.co). Projects include AI escape room challenges, training a Teachable Machine to recognize real-world objects, and designing interactive games. Outdoor breaks built into the daily schedule. No coding needed.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$220–$230
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MON AUG 310AM
Family
Building with Clay: Whimsical Vessels
Bearbear Creative Studio & Risograph HubBay View, Milwaukee
Aug 3 · Aug 18 · Aug 20
This clay camp is a creative playground for kids who love to get their hands dirty. Over four days, they'll learn to craft whimsical vessels with unique shapes and textures. It's all about creativity and fun, with a focus on building foundational skills in ceramics. Spots are limited, so early registration is a smart move.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$250
TUE AUG 42:30PM
Family
Curiosity Crew: The Squish & Splatter Studio
The Little Village Play CafeWauwatosa
This three-day camp at The Little Village Play Cafe is a creative haven for young kids and their caregivers. Focused on sensory play and imaginative discovery, it’s a chance for little ones to explore art in a fun, hands-on way. Expect vibrant activities like finger painting and color-changing jars. Caregivers stay and join in the fun, making it a bonding experience.
For kids · Preschool
$175
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WED AUG 59AM
Family
Discover China! Workshop Series
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Every Monday & Wednesday
Full-day workshop series at Lydell taught by Cricket Chinese Academy for kids 6-12. Eight standalone Monday or Wednesday sessions covering Chinese culture and traditions — dumpling making, lantern crafts, a dragon boat mini-race, Chinese yo-yo, chess, paper cutting, and kite-making. Pick the days that fit. Peanut-free lunches only.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$80–$90
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THU AUG 69AM
Family
Mad Science: Optic Wonders
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Full-day Mad Science camp at Lydell themed around light, color, and optical illusions. Kids bend lasers around the room, dissect white light with special specs, watch a small indoor fireworks demo, play with mirror illusions, and build a periscope to take home.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$100–$110
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MON AUG 109AM
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K-POP Anime Drawing Workshop
Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay
Five-day Young Rembrandts workshop for kids 6-12 who are into K-pop and anime drawing. Each day, students draw anime characters in K-pop styling — specialty eyes, outfits, stage poses — on 11x17 paper using color pencils, Sharpies, and markers. One week of mornings at Lydell.
For kids · Elementary and Tween
$130–$140