2025 Milwaukee Summer Camps (Gathering Reviews)

Gateway’s hands-on pre-college summer camps offer lots of interesting sessions for children and youth, including topics as varied as language camps or automotive classes.

First Stage's theater camp / summer academy will explore the fundamental elements of actor training. Acting theory, improvisation, musical theater, voice and movement will be taught through a variety of fun performances and scene work.

River Bend's summer nature camp invites young adventurers to play in the 78 acres of ponds, fields, and forest. Camp themes include: Little Naturalists, Tall Oaks Camp, Wilderness Survival and much more.

Kids can learn all about animals and the work the Humane Society does for animals in Milwaukee. Take a private tour, make animal-themed crafts, play games, and spend time with animals. Older children can be even more involved with animals, including learning fundamental veterinary skills.

With a different theme each week, Pringle Nature Center's summer nature camp sessions invite your kids to explore ponds, prairies, and the forest as a classroom. This camp is ideal for kids who love outdoor play and nature discovery.

Boys and girls of all riding levels will enjoy horseback riding camps offered at First Class Horse Complex. The summer camp concentrates on improving each child's riding skills, knowledge of horses, and creating a one of a kind camp experience your child will treasure for years to come. Horses, grooming equipment, tack and helmets will be provided.

University of Wisconsin offers programming on its Milwaukee campus for kids in grades K5-12. Students can participate in exciting hands-on learning experiences in math, science, fine arts and humanities.

Milwaukee Art Museum Summer Camps invite kids to get creative and explore MAM exhibitions during fun-filled, interactive tours. Each art camp session has a different focus with hands-on projects: painting, poster design, and sculpture.

Give your builders, creators, and explorers a summer of museum discovery, hands-on activities, and optimal engagement at Discovery World. Different STEAM themes each week mean that kids can dive deep into their favorite science topics.

Nature camp at Urban Ecology Center features hands-on discoveries and healthy adventures outdoors. Kids can expect to hike, climb trees, build forts, create art and capture photography, and much more!

School of Rock offers year-round voice and guitar lessons for kids who love music. Take advantage of Pop Punk Camp, Todays Top Hits Camp, Songwriting Camp, and more.

Milwaukee Wave Summer Soccer Camp programs are tailored to fit your child's needs with mini-kickers, half day, full day, and specialty camps that offer personalized instruction by professional Wave soccer players and qualified coaches. Milwaukee Wave’s summer camps are held at dozens of locations throughout southeast Wisconsin.

This baseball camp is every child ballplayer's dream. Camp includes 30 hours of terrific instruction, four Brewers game tickets, a Major League quality Brewers uniform, a V.I.P. day at the ballpark, and unforgettable memories. Summer camp locations are scattered throughout the Milwaukee area at local high schools, see the website to find the field near you.

Football skills and fun combine in this high energy day camp. Safe, non contact instruction is taught by pro USA football certified coaches and real Green Bay Packers alumni! Kids are divided by age and experience. With several Wisconsin community based camps, you have many options to find a football camp location near you.

Taught by experienced professionals, each week offers an age-appropriate theme that sparks imagination & creativity, with an informal performance for friends & family as the grand finale!