Arts Camp 2024

June 24-28 and July 22-26 • 8am to 3pm

Water, water everywhere! This Summer, at Arts Camp, we will dive into water’s unique properties through music, art and science. Join us as we get “Wild About Water”. Our two Arts Camps allow students to explore their self expression in a variety of ways, tied together through nature programming provided by Wehr Nature Center.  Each week of camp has a different focus. June camp will be “Creating and Playing with Nature” and July camp will be “Singing and Dancing with Nature” . Campers will delight in their adventures as they will be immersed in the sounds and movement of water. Wetland stories, live critters, and river building will all be part of the fun. Campers will come away from camp with growth in their artistic abilities, confidence and understanding of the importance of water conservation.

Interested in volunteer opportunities?

Calling all high school/college aged students! Are you a positive, creative, and enthusiastic young leaders? Do you love working with kids? Are you passionate about making an impact in your community?

Join us as a volunteer during summer Arts Camp 2024 and work with instructors from the Wilson Center, The Wehr Nature Center, and more as we help children explore science, nature, and the arts. Click here to learn more. 

Each week of camp is different. Choose one or both!

To better serve our campers, two different weeks will be offered to give families the option of signing up for BOTH weeks of camp!

June 24 – 28: “Creating and Playing with Nature”. This camp will feature a rotation through 4 sessions: Science/Engineering, Nature, Instrumental Music & Visual arts.

July 22 – 26: “Singing and Dancing with Nature”. This camp will feature a rotation though 4 sessions: Dance, Nature, Vocal Music & Theater 

With only 60 spots available at each week, early registration is highly encouraged.

  • Arts Camp is for students entering grades 1 to 6, no exceptions. Have a child 14 or older, check out our volunteer opportunity.

  • All levels of abilities from novice to experienced are welcome!

  • Camp staff is made up of professional teaching staff from the Wilson Center, First Stage & the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 

REGISTRATION COST: $329/individual camper; discounted rate of $598/camper for families registering two campers from the same household.

AFTERCARE > $100/for a single camper or $150/for two siblings (save $25 per child)

Through each of these fun, interactive, and engaging experiences, Arts Campers will:

  • Develop an appreciation of the natural world through hands-on activities.

  • Increase self-confidence.

  • Develop creative problem-solving skills as they work with peers.

  • Experience a summer bursting with creativity!

Questions? Please review the following information!

Sample Arts Camp Daily Schedule:

  • 8:00am | Check-in begins

  • 8:30am | Morning Meeting

  • 8:45am I Nature Hike in Mitchell Park

  • 9:30am | Snack Break

  • 10:00am | Visual Art Class with Tiffany Knopow

  • 11:00am | Nature Session with Wehr Nature Center

  • 11:45am | Lunch/Recess

  • 12:30pm | Science/Engineering Class with instructor

  • 1:15pm | Snack Break

  • 1:30pm | Instrumental Music Class

  • 2:30pm | Camp Reflection

  • 3:00-3:30pm | Camp Pick-up Time

  • 3:30pm I After Care Begins*

  • 5:00pm | Camp Close

(times and activities subject to change as needed)
*After camp care available for an extra charge.

To learn more about camp policies and procedures, please call our Education Department at 262-373-5023, or click here.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here to learn more!