Summer Camps for Kids Greater Baraboo, WI Area (2024)
As you prepare for summer break from school, you may be seeking activities and events to keep your kids busy, entertained, and interacting with children their age. If you’re in search of the best summer camps in Sauk County, look no further!
Discover many options, including art camps, sports camps, and camping adventures that promise a summer of fun, learning, and new friends for your children.
Baraboo, WI
The Tot Lot Sports Camp will focus on playing sports, interacting with sports equipment, and doing sports-themed activities.
Location: Langer Park in Baraboo
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays; June 11-29
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Ages: 3-5 years old (must be 3 and bathroom-trained before the first day of the program)
Cost: $40 for residents; $50 for non-residents
Space is limited.
Enrollment Begin Date | 4/8/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 6/3/2024 |
The Tot Lot Adventure Camp 1 will focus on exploring and interacting with nature through activities including arts & crafts, storytelling, playing at the playground, taking walks, and much more! Adventure camp will take place at a different park each week.
Location: Baraboo
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays; June 10-28
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Ages: 3-5 years old (must be 3 and bathroom-trained before the first day of the program)
Cost: $40 for residents; $50 for non-residents
Space in each class is limited.
Enrollment Begin Date | 4/8/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 6/3/2024 |
Tot Lot Adventure Camp 2 will focus on exploring and interacting with nature through activities including arts & crafts, storytelling, playing at the playground, taking walks, and much more! Adventure camp will take place at a different park each week.
Location: Baraboo
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays; July 9-25
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Ages: 3-5 years old (must be 3 and bathroom-trained before the first day of the program)
Cost: $40 for residents; $50 for non-residents
Space in each class is limited.
Enrollment Begin Date | 4/8/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 7/1/2024 |
The Tot Lot Art Camp will focus on creating arts and crafts projects along with some theater and musical elements.
Location: Ochsner Park Main Shelter
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays; July 8-24
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Ages: 3-5 years old (must be 3 and bathroom-trained before the first day of the program)
Cost: $40 for residents; $50 for non-residents
Space is limited.
Enrollment Begin Date | 4/8/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 7/1/2024 |
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and perform a variety of theatre, voice and movement skills. Put on by the Baraboo Theatre Guild and the Creative Alliance of Baraboo (CAB) Theatre, in addition to rehearsing for the final production, participants will play lots of theatre games and learn a wide range of theatre, voice, and movement skills.
Location: Baraboo Civic Center
Dates: Two weeks, M-Th 2:30pm to 5 pm July 15 through July 25th with final performance at 5:00 pm on July 25th.
Ages: 7 to 14
Cost: $60 for residents; $70 for non-residents
Space is limited.
Enrollment Begin Date | 4/8/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 7/8/2024 |
Each meeting participants will bike various city routes, stopping to see sights and play games. Participants must be a strong bike rider.
Participants must bring their own bicycles and MUST HAVE THEIR OWN HELMET! Water bottles are also encouraged.
Location: Civic Center 1st St. Entrance (meet/pick up)
Dates: Mondays & Thursdays; 4:30-6:00pm May 6-23
Ages: 5th-8th Grade
Cost: $50 for residents; $60 for non-residents
Enrollment Begin Date | 1/2/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 4/22/2024 |
This program will explore various outdoor activities including archery, hiking, fishing, and more.
Where: Maxwell-Potter Conservancy in Baraboo
Dates: Wednesdays; 2:00-3:30pm May 1-22
Ages: 1st-6th Grade
Cost: $30 for residents; $40 for non-residents
Enrollment Begin Date | 1/2/2024 |
Enrollment End Date | 4/22/2024 |
Cheerleading fundamentals, motions, jumps, voice, and more! Have fun and make friends during these cheer camps offered for children going into Kindergarten-5th grade.
Where: Baraboo Civic Center gymnasium
Ages: Kindergarten-5th grade (2024-2025)
Camp Blue | |
June 17, 18, 24, and 25 | K-1st Grade: 3:00p-4:00p |
2nd-3rd Grades: 4:30p-5:30p | |
4th-5th Grades: 6:00p-7:00p | |
Camp Gold | |
July 15, 16, 22, and 23 | K-1st Grade: 3:00p-4:00p |
2nd-3rd Grades: 4:30pm-5:30pm | |
4th-5th Grades: 6:00p-7:00p |
Learn more on the Baraboo Parks and Rec website.
La Valle, WI
Aspiring little chefs will get to experience creating a rustic farm to fork meal and eating it together. The primary focus of this program is honoring and celebrating local homegrown food and the preparation surrounding it.
The group will gather outdoors, prepare a meal in the base camp kitchen, and dine out in the open during sunset.
This class is for children ages 8-14 due to the use of sharp kitchen tools and the needed ability to focus and stay on task. Attendees will help design and execute everything from table linens, flower arrangements, music, appetizers, entrees, and more!
Location: McWilliams Heritage Farm, Folk & Forest School – S515 McWilliams Rd La Valle, WI 53941
Dates: Gathering once per month during the summer from 5PM to 8PM. Watch Facebook Events for the dates to be posted. Reach out to reserve a spot.
Cost: $40 per child per gathering.
This is a full day outdoor drop off program for children ages 4-13. Children are dropped off with a backpack and lunch and must be potty trained and bathroom independent.
Children spend the day working on farm, folk & forest skills. A homestead meal is prepared together from ingredients sourced from their garden, pasture and the forest. Ample unstructured play time purposefully scattered throughout out day.
At enrollment, families commit to a set schedule for the entire session. They can select as many or as few days per week as long as there are spaces available and they maintain that schedule for the entire session.
Location: McWilliams Heritage Farm, Folk & Forest School – S515 McWilliams Rd La Valle, WI 53941
Dates: June 11th through the week of August 27th
Time: Drop off is at 9:00 AM and pick up is at 4:00 PM
Cost: $50 per day per child
Reach out now to sign up if you’re interested!
This is a full day outdoor drop off program for children ages 4-13. Children are dropped off with a backpack and lunch and must be potty trained and bathroom independent.
Children spend the day working on farm, folk & forest skills. A homestead meal is prepared together from ingredients sourced from their garden, pasture and the forest. Ample unstructured play time purposefully scattered throughout out day.
At enrollment, families commit to a set schedule for the entire session. They can select as many or as few days per week as long as there are spaces available and they maintain that schedule for the entire session.
Location: McWilliams Heritage Farm, Folk & Forest School – S515 McWilliams Rd La Valle, WI 53941
Dates: September 9th through the week of October 9th
Time: Drop off is at 9:00 AM and pick up is at 4:00 PM
Cost: $50 per day per child
Reach out now to sign up if you’re interested!
This is a mommy and me style (but more inclusive) program. This outdoor program is geared toward children under the age of four however there is no minimum age for this program. Adults stay with their child(ren) throughout the program. Siblings are welcomed including older children (knowing activities will be geared toward the younger crowd).
The goal is for fellowship and community building while providing a wholesome space for children and families to connect with nature. Sessions typically include a hike out for a bit of sit spotting and then return to basecamp to play with the chickens, do some homestead chores and often create a yummy treat from food grown together.
Location: McWilliams Heritage Farm, Folk & Forest School – S515 McWilliams Rd La Valle, WI 53941
Dates: Friday mornings 9AM to 11 AM in good weather. Watch the Facebook page for events. They will create an “event” on Facebook for each gathering.
Cost: $10 per family
Children attending can expect an evening of high energy outdoor fun. Activities include making a camp dinner together, playing old school outdoor evening games like kick the can, capture the flag, and more! The evening will end with a campfire and s’mores.
Location: McWilliams Heritage Farm, Folk & Forest School – S515 McWilliams Rd La Valle, WI 53941
Dates: The plan is to offer this program twice per month, on Friday evenings throughout the summer (warmish weather only). Watch Facebook Events for dates.
Times: Drop off will begin at 6PM and pickup will be at 9PM (promptly).
Cost: $40 for the first child and $30 per child after that live in the same household. Message them directly to register.
Reedsburg, WI
Arts & crafts, singing, stories, and free-play for children 3-5 years old. Fee includes a t-shirt.
Location: Nishan Park (8th St. shelter)
Dates: Session 1 – June 10-27 @ 9am-11am – Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thur. (choice of sessions)
Session 2 – July 8-July 25 @ 9am-11am – Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thur. (choice of sessions)
Cost: $35 resident; $45 non-resident
Online registration beginning April 1 at www.reedsburgwi.gov
Your child will learn the basic fundamentals of baseball with an emphasis on sportsmanship. Ages 6-8 years old.
Location: Oak Park
Dates: Mondays or Wednesdays – June 10-July 24
Times: 1pm or 2pm
No cost.
Online registration beginning April 1 at www.reedsburgwi.gov
Introduction to the game of baseball. Volunteers welcome. Ages 4-5 years.
Location: Oak and Ramsay Parks
Dates: June 11-July 25
Times: Contact them for times (the website is a little confusing)
No cost.
Online registration beginning April 1 at www.reedsburgwi.gov
Mainly focusing on fundamentals of the game with a little friendly competition.
Ages: 8-15 years
Location: Oak Park Tennis Courts
Dates: Session 1 – June 10-27
Session 2 – July 8-25
Mondays-Thursdays
Times: Ages 8-9 – 9am-9:45am
Ages 10-11 – 9:45am-10:30am
Ages 12-15 – 10:30am-11:15am
Cost: $35 Resident; $45 Non-resident
Learn the fundamentals of soccer for children 6-11 years.
Location: Pineview Elementary
Dates: June 17-20; Rain date June 21
Times: Ages 6-8 – 4:40pm-5:30pm
Ages 9-11 – 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: $40
Non-competitive gymnastics. Ages Pre-K to 12th grade.
Location: Reedsburg Area High School
Dates: July 9-25 and July 30-Aug 15; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Times: Advanced – 8:15am-9:15am
Parent/tot – 9:45am-10:15am
Tots (3-4 yrs) – 10:30am-11:15am
5-6 years – 11:30am-12:30pm
7-8 years – 1pm-2pm
9-10 years – 1:45pm-2:45pm
11-14 years – 2:30pm-3:30pm
Cost: $25 parent/tot; $60 advanced; $50 all other
Sauk Prairie, WI
Opportunity to introduce the skills and fundamentals of baseball and softball such as base running, hitting, throwing, and fielding. Each player receives a hat and t-shirt.
Location: Culver Community Park
Dates: Wednesdays, June 5 – July 17
Cost: $50 A ($70 NA)
Introduction to soccer skills through fun games. Each player will receive a size 3 soccer ball to take home.
Location: Westwynde Park in Prairie du Sac
Dates: April 1, 15 and 29
Ages: 3-5 (age as of 4/1/2023)
AGE TIME PROGRAM FEE
(LIONS) ages: 4-5 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – $30 ($50 NA)
(LIONS) ages: 4-5 8:40 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. – $30 ($50 NA)
(CUBS) ages: 2-3 9:20 – 9:50 a.m. 8516 $30 ($50 NA)
(CUBS) 2-3 10:00 -10:30 a.m. 8517 $30 ($50 NA)
Beginner-level dance class focused on teaching the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop technique. Dancers will learn short combinations every week and have a performance at the end of each class.
Location: Sauk Prairie Community Center
Date: Wednesdays, June 19 – July 31 @ 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. (No class July 3)
Ages: 4-5
Cost: $49
There will be themed dances snack time, art time, and yoga each day.
Styles: Ballet, Jazz, Creative Movement, &Yoga
Location: KP School of Dance in Prairie du Sac
Dates: June 10-12 (Mon-Wed) – 3-Day Camp @ 9:00 – 11:00am
Ages: Grades: 4K – 3
Cost: $150
(no performance)
“Take your dance to the next level”.
Styles: Jazz, Ballet, Yoga, Youth Hip Hop, Tap
Location: KP School of Dance in Prairie du Sac
Dates: June 17-20 (Mon-Thurs) – 4-Day Camp
Ages: Grades 7-9 & 10-12 @11:00am-2:30pm and Grades: 1 – 3 @ 2:30pm–4:00pm
Cost: Grades 1-3 & 4-6 ($135) and grades 7-12 ($240)
(No performance)
You’ll find more info on their website. To enroll, email: info@kpschoolofdance.com
9-days of classes followed by a rehearsal & performance on Tuesday, July 23. River Arts Center for our fan favorite summer recital.
Student will practice Jazz, Tap, & Hip Hop and perform 3 dances in the Summer Recital. Costume Fee: $40/dance, or less
Location: KP School of Dance in Prairie du Sac
Dates: July 8-11 (Mon-Thurs), July 15-18 (Mon-Thurs)
& July 22-23 (Mon-Tues)
Times: Grades 7-9 & 10-12 @ 11:30am-3:00pm
Grades: 1 – 3 & 3-5 @ 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $425 for grades 1-5 and $485 for grades 6-12
(There will be a performance at River Arts Center)
You’ll find more info on their website. To enroll, email: info@kpschoolofdance.com
Your child will get to experience farm life through activities like feeding calves, arts & crafts, storybooks, and more.
Location: Prairie Raised Beef/Elsing Farms – E10481 Highway 60 Sauk City, WI
Date: June 13, July 11 and August 15 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: 2-6; Parents are highly encouraged to join their Little Farmers.
Cost is $20 per kid
Farm Camp is a great way for kids to explore the world of farming while having lots of fun. Each day is filled with exciting activities, hands-on experiences and valuable lessons about agriculture.
Location: Prairie Raised Beef/Elsing Farms – E10481 Highway 60 Sauk City, WI
Date: June 10-12, July 8-10, August 12-14 and August 19 – 21.
Drop off: 8:00 – 8:30 am, Pick Up 4:00 – 4:15 pm
Ages: 7-13
Cost is $225 (includes a Farm Camp t-shirt, two snacks per day (campers provide their own lunch), hands-on farm activities and a family farm tour on the last day afternoon of camp)
This is a parent/tot program introducing soccer, football, t-ball, and tennis.
Location: Culver Community Park
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 9-18
Time: 4-4:45pm and 5-5:45pm
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $25 resident/$45 non-resident
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Spend time at Upham Woods canoeing, exploring Blackhawk Island, and making new friends.
Location: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (N194 County Rd N
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965)
Dates: July 7-10, 2024
Ages: Any youth entering 4th-8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
Cost: $305.00
Camp begins at Upham Woods where everyone learns the basics of camping and canoeing before heading out to paddle the Wisconsin River and spend the next few nights camping on Blackhawk Island.
Dates: August 3-6, 2024
Ages: Any youth entering 8th-10th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
Cost: $315.00
Experience the great outdoors and learn about the natural world through activities like conservation projects to campfires, canoeing, crafts, archery, and more!
Dates: June 9-12, 2024
Location: Upham Woods – Wisconsin Dells
Ages: Students entering grades 6-8 in the upcoming school year
Cost: $3oo
Registration open through May 17th. Scholarships are offered.