North Shore Milwaukee Summer Camp Guide 2025
Milwaukee's North Shore communities offer abundant summer camp options from mid-July through August 2025. Most camps require early registration between January and March 2025, with popular programs filling quickly. The region provides diverse programming across municipal recreation departments and private providers, serving communities from Shorewood to River Hills with varying resident/non-resident pricing structures.
Municipal Recreation Department Camps
Shorewood School District Recreation
Contact: (414) 963-6913 x 4 | shorewood.k12.wi.us/departments/recreation
Camp Shorewood
Ages: Grades entering 4K-6 (must be 4+ by March 31, 2025)
Location: Shorewood Intermediate School Commons
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Available July Sessions:
July 14-18: Around The World ($240 R/$340 NR)
July 21-25: Ocean Odyssey ($240 R/$340 NR)
July 28-Aug 1: Super Sports ($240 R/$340 NR)
Aug 4-8: Outdoor Explorers ($240 R/$340 NR)
Aug 11-15: Treasure Hunters ($240 R/$340 NR)
Features: Weekly field trips to Milwaukee County Zoo, Adventure Rock, and baseball games; on-site Mad Science and Urban Ecology programs
Registration: Residents Feb 24, Non-residents Mar 3, 2025
Whitefish Bay School District Recreation
Contact: wfbschools.com/community-recreation/summercamps.cfm
Camp Richards and Camp Cumberland
Ages: Grades 1-6 for 2025/2026 school year
Schedule: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Extended Care: 7:30-9:00 AM and 4:00-5:30 PM available
Duration: 8 weeks starting June 23, 2025
July/August Themes: Superheroes in Training, Under the Sea, Animal Adventures
Field Trips: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Milwaukee Zoo, Cedarburg Pool
Registration: Resident Lottery Mar 10-23, Non-residents Mar 25, 2025
Kinder Camp (K-Camp)
Ages: K4 or K5 for 2025/2026 school year
Schedule: Full-day option 7:30 AM-5:30 PM
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Richards Elementary
Nicolet Recreation Department
Contact: (414) 351-7566 | nicolet.us/page/nicolet-recreation-department Serves: Fox Point, Bayside, Glendale, River Hills
Multi-Community Programming
Scope: 137 different programs at 28 locations
Registration: Typically opens April 2025
Programs Include: Club SciKidz (robotics, forensics, chemistry), Youth Pickleball, Musical Theater Camp, Running Club for teens
Note: River Hills has no municipal recreation department but residents can access Nicolet programs
Private Sports Camps
Elite Sports Clubs
Locations: Glendale (5750 N Glen Park Rd), Mequon, River Glen, Brookfield Contact: camps@eliteclubs.com | (414) 351-2900
Scamp Summer Day Camps
Ages: 5-13 (Traditional), 1st-8th grade (Specialty)
2025 Sessions: 12 weekly sessions, June 9-August 28
Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Flag Football
Pricing:
Traditional: $280 member/$364 non-member per week
Specialty/Tennis: $395 member/$484 non-member per week
Features: Multiple North Shore locations, professional instruction
Milwaukee Wave Soccer Camps
Contact: (414) 908-6336 | LSayles@MilwaukeeWave.com
Professional Soccer Instruction
Ages: Various age groups
Programs: Mini-Kickers, Half-Day, Full-Day, Team specialty camps
Features: Professional Milwaukee Wave players as instructors, includes 2 Wave game tickets
Locations: Multiple southeast Wisconsin locations
North Shore Racquet Club
Contact: northshorerc.com
Tennis and Basketball Programs
Founded: 1961 (Midwest's oldest indoor tennis facility)
Ages: 4-13 (basketball), all ages (tennis)
Features: 20+ weekly basketball classes, Jerry Karzen Tennis programs
Registration: Priority July 7-14 (returning), Open July 28, 2025
Tennis Program Levels
USTA Red Ball: Ages 3-6
USTA Orange Ball: Ages 7-9
USTA Green Ball: Ages 9-10
Future Stars: Ages 11-14
Excellence Program: Teenagers
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Academy
Contact: (414) 939-8808 | campinfo@brewers.com Website: milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com
Locations: Multiple Milwaukee area venues
Programs: Youth baseball instruction and camps
Arts, Theater, and Music Camps
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Contact: (414) 276-5760 | wcmusic.org
Summer Music Camps 2025
Registration: Opens February 3, 2025
Programs:
Music Exploration Camp (Grades 2-6)
Chamber Music Camp (Grades 4-12)
Jazz Camp (Grades 6-12)
Percussion Camp (Grades 6-12)
Piano Camp (Grades 6-12)
Danceworks MKE
Location: 1661 N Water Street, Milwaukee Contact: (414) 277-8480 | danceworksmke.org
Summer Creative Arts Camps
Ages: 3-11 (different age groups)
Programs: Galaxy Explorers, Around the World, Animal Kingdom, Bust a Move!, Think Green
Schedule: Various times 9am-4pm depending on age group
Duration: June-August 2025
Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy
Contact: (414) 649-4077 | MBSchool@MilwaukeeBallet.org Locations: Third Ward, Fox Point, Brookfield
Programs: Summer classes, camps, and intensives for all ages
Features: Pre-Professional Program for high school students
School of Rock Shorewood
Location: 1.5 blocks north of Oakland Ave. and Capital Dr. Contact: schoolofrock.com/locations/shorewood
Ages: 8-13 (Rock 101), Performance Program, House Band
Instruments: Guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, vocals
Features: Students perform at local venues and community events
STEM and Technology Camps
Club SciKidz Greater Milwaukee
Contact: (262) 344-1295 | greatermilwaukee.clubscikidz.com Locations: Mequon, Wauwatosa, MATC Mequon
Science and Technology Programs
Ages: Pre-K through 8th grade
Programs: 70+ themed camps including:
Robotics (LEGO, Spike, Scratch)
Minecraft (Beginning, Advanced, Marathon)
Little Chemist, Little Coder, Little Engineer
Veterinary Medicine, Forensic Detective
Marvel Movie Maker, Wizarding World
Features: 20 hands-on projects per week, full-day programs
iD Tech
Location: Marquette University, Milwaukee Contact: Starting at $899 | idtech.com
Ages: 7-17
Programs: Coding, game development, robotics, VR, machine learning
Duration: 1-week sessions, day and overnight options
Features: Academy programs (2-week intensives for teens)
Engineering for Kids
Contact: (414) 446-4185 | Northshore@EngineeringforKids.net
Locations: Throughout Milwaukee County
Focus: Hands-on engineering education
Nature and Outdoor Education Camps
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Location: 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Bayside Contact: registration@schlitzaudubon.org
Nature Summer Camps
Ages: 4 years through 12th grade
2025 Status: 94% filled in member lottery, limited spots remaining
Programs: Magical Metamorphosis, Storybook Adventures, Game On at Audubon, Winged Wonders, Nature's Treasures, Fossils & Bones, Marvelous Mammals, Wilderness Survivors
Sessions: Morning and afternoon options
Features: Ponding, reptiles, nature art, birding, maximum 6 camps per child
Urban Ecology Center
Contact: education@urbanecologycenter.org Locations: Menomonee Valley, Riverside Park, Washington Park
Outdoor Discovery Programs
Registration: Opens February 3, 2025
Activities: Tree climbing, fort building, nature art, photography, outdoor adventures
Equipment: Canoe, kayak, and bike rentals available
Ages: Various age groups
Specialty and Academic Camps
University School of Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 352-6000 Location: 2100 W Fairy Chasm Road, River Hills
Comprehensive Summer Programs
2025 Dates: June 16-August 15 (closed June 19, July 4)
Registration: Opens January 22, 2025
Programs:
Discovery Camp (PK-K)
Explorer Camp (Grades 1-4) - NEW
Adventure Camp (Grades 1-4)
Odyssey Camp (Grades 5-8) - includes 3D printing, culinary skills
Theatre Camp (Grades 2-9) - NEW
Summer Institute for Academic Advancement (Grades 9-12)
Transportation: Bus service to Shorewood/Whitefish Bay and other North Shore areas
Features: 30+ years of operation, lunch included for full-day campers
JCC Milwaukee Rainbow Day Camp
Location: 110-acre facility in Fredonia Contact: 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay Bus Stops: Whitefish Bay, Mequon, Grafton
Comprehensive Day Camp Experience
Ages: K4-9th grade
2025 Schedule:
Session 2: July 7-July 18 ($360 member/$395 community)
Session 3: July 21-August 1 ($360 member/$395 community)
Session 4: August 4-15 ($360 member/$395 community)
Registration: Early Bird Jan 26-Feb 15, 2025
Features: Jewish values-based but welcomes all backgrounds, aquatic/athletic/nature spaces, 2-week session format
Culinary Education Academy
Contact: cepmke.org Organization: 501c3 nonprofit led by Chef Lisa McKay
Ages: 7-17 years
Format: 7-day intensive program
Features: Begins with anti-bullying program, concludes with Sunday Brunch for 200 guests
Programs: Spring Cooking Fling, Kids Bake-Off Competition, holiday family cooking
More Happy Kitchens
Contact: hello@morehappykitchens.com Locations: Mequon, Cedarburg, Shorewood (Cook & Play at Little Sprouts Play Cafe)
Ages: 2-13 years (separate programs by age)
Programs: Toddler/Preschooler (2-6 with grown-up), Kids (5-10), Tweens (10-13)
Features: High-quality ingredients, foundational cooking skills, creativity focus
Key Registration Dates for 2025
Early Registration Critical: Most programs require registration 4-6 months in advance
January 22: USM Summer Camps registration opens
January 26: JCC Rainbow Day Camp Early Bird registration
February 3: Wisconsin Conservatory of Music registration
February 3: Urban Ecology Center registration
February 24: Shorewood residents registration
March 3: Shorewood non-residents registration
March 10-23: Whitefish Bay resident lottery
March 25: Whitefish Bay non-residents registration
April: Nicolet Recreation Department registration typically opens
Cost Summary
Municipal Programs: $192-$340 per week (significant resident discounts) Private Sports Camps: $280-$484 per week Specialty Programs: $360-$1,100 per week STEM Camps: $899+ per week Arts Programs: Varies by program and duration
Transportation and Extended Care
Many programs offer bus transportation from North Shore locations and extended care options for working parents. Elite Sports Clubs, JCC Milwaukee, and USM provide the most comprehensive transportation networks serving the North Shore communities.
Most camps welcome children from all North Shore communities, though residents of each municipality receive priority registration and discounted pricing for their home community's programs.