NNS Summer Survival Guide: More summer camps for Milwaukee youths | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Ana Martinez-Ortiz
June 27, 2019
Youth ages 8-17 can register for COA’s summer camp sessions at Camp Helen Brachman. (Photo courtesy of COA)
Editor’s Note: Welcome to NNS Summer Survival Guide, which will give you the resources you need to have a successful summer. Did we miss anything? Email us at info@milwaukeenns.org and put “NNS Survival Guide” in the subject line or catch us on Facebook, where you can leave comments.
If you’re looking for affordable or free options to keep your children entertained, we’ve got you covered.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee offers day camp and overnight camp options at Camp Whitcomb/Mason. A one-week session for day camp costs $220, overnight costs $499, a single day costs $65 and a half-day costs $135 a week. Activities include hiking, swimming, field games and arts and crafts. Financial aid is available. Call (262) 538-1190 for more information on scholarships.
2. Urban Ecology Center
The Urban Ecology Center offers camps at all three of its locations, Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place; Washington Park, 1859 N. 40 St.; and Menomonee Valley, 3700 W. Pierce St. Those interested can register here for any of the locations and camp dates. Need-based scholarships are available, for more information call Lynn Anders, (414) 964-8505, ext. 125.
Children participate in the Wacky Olympics tug-of-war during a summer camp offered by the Milwaukee Recreation department. (File photo courtesy of Milwaukee Recreation department)
Youth ages 8-17 can register for COA’s summer camp sessions at Camp Helen Brachman. Activities range from boating and biking to art and cookouts. Sessions go for six days or 12 days at a time. Click here to register.
4. The Peak Initiative
The Peak Initiative offers weekly summer programs for youth ages 7-17. Through various activities, children can pursue their passions, develop skills and more. To register, click here or call (414) 431-4508.
In addition to weekly camps, the Peak Initiative offers overnight camp at Lake Valley Camp in Boscobel. Ages 9-18 are welcome to attend Resident Camp for 12-day sessions. Click here to register or call (414) 431-4508.
6. Danceworks
Danceworks, 1661 N. Water St., offers summer camps and dance sessions for children ages 3 and older throughout the summer. Prices range, but scholarships are available. For more information, contact tdrews@dancworksmke.org.
7. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
Enrollment is still open for multiple locations of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. Summer hours go from  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a majority of the locations.
8. Lighthouse Youth Center
The Lighthouse Youth Center offers drop-in camps all summer long at Havenwoods, 5641 N. 68 St., and Garden Homes, 2475 W. Roosevelt Drive. Each week, campers will explore different themes such as black history, the environment, careers and healthy choices. To participate, youth can register for free at either location and come as often as they want. Drop-ins are welcome. The centers hours are from  noon to 5 p.m. Programming will include lunch, scheduled activities and free time.
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