2026 SUMMER CAMPS IN AND AROUND MILWAUKEE

WELCOME TO THE 2026 MILWAUKEE AREA SUMMER CAMP GUIDE!

We know you’re probably already exploring Summer Camp options for your kids and we’re here to guide you through the Milwaukee area camp scene!

We’re organized by category and age (see below!).

As you review the camps in each category, you’ll find age appropriateness, descriptions and a direct link to the camp website.

There are so many awesome, unique summer programs for your kids in the Milwaukee area, whether they’re into sports, cooking, drama, STEM activities, nature, or anything else!

Here’s to SUMMER!

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The renowned Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts, located on the beautiful campus of Carthage College in Kenosha, presents another summer of theater, fun and friendship in 2026.

Established in 1955, Harand was one of the first co-ed, overnight camps to combine musical theater with the fun of traditional camp life. Harand offers first-rate arts training for ages 7-18, plus fun activities in a supportive, family environment. Sessions run 1-6 weeks and culminate with performances in a state-of-the-art theater.

In preparation for shows, campers take daily classes in singing, dancing, and acting. They also enroll in elective classes, choosing from a variety of sports, fitness, fine arts, performance, production and general activities. Every evening features a schedule of cabin nights, rehearsals, games, concerts, and more! Campers enjoy modern facilities, residing in dorms overlooking Lake Michigan. Delicious meals feature an extensive menu by Parkhurst Dining.

Harand Camp adheres to a non-competitive philosophy where “no man is an island” and everyone is a star. The goal is for campers to develop performance skills and build self-confidence. Harand is a second home to thousands of alums worldwide who have built lifelong friendships and cherished memories.

Find out more and register at www.harandcamp.com.

Our Summer EXPLORE! program and sport camps provide learning and social opportunities for boys from all schools entering grades 4-8 and MUHS grade 9. Camp dates vary and will run between June 15 – July 31.

Classes will be offered in areas such as math, finance, science, history, mixed media, debate, forensics, and special interest (such as strategy board games, sheepshead, cribbage, etc.). Sport camps include basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, and running.

Your student will have fun learning new skills, making friends, meeting teachers and coaches, and experiencing the Marquette High community. Camps are taught by faculty, staff, alumni, and coaches with the same excellence that is the hallmark of a Marquette High education.

As an all-boys Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, our commitment is to educating the whole person – the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, artistic, moral, and physical. Our summer camps will be conducted with this commitment in mind.

MKE Rep Arts Camp is for all youth artists, not just performers. Open to ages 7 to 15, this summer camp is a place to explore all aspects of your creativity with the support of professional artists. Explorer’s Camp debuted in summer 2025 and allows you to design your perfect artistic adventure! Explore every corner of the arts, from Shakespeare to sewing, musical theater to makeup, and everything in between!

With a schedule of five unique classes, you choose your path: specialize in one area or sample them all – the choice is yours! Join us for a BRAND-NEW summer camp experience! Become a “Generator” and master world-building from the ground up! Learn the essential skills for creating an immersive experience: set design, costume construction, character development, special effects and more. On the final day friends and families will explore the world you created as you lead them through your immersive experience!

Join Milwaukee Ballet for summer fun! Young students ages 5 to 9 can enjoy full-day or half-day themed ballet camps for weeklong sessions, discovering their favorite childhood stories through ballet, scenic and costume design, craft making, music study, and choreography. Intermediate students from age 9+ may enroll in our single week, pre-pointe Junior Intensive program to expand their summer ballet training with jazz, dance history, nutrition and injury prevention, and more.

Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation (MTEF) Summer Tennis Camps provide fun, affordable, and enriching summer experiences for youth ages 6–17 at multiple park locations across Milwaukee.

Our camps combine high-quality tennis instruction with educational enrichment, life skills development, and mentorship in a safe, supportive environment. Designed for players of all skill levels — from beginners picking up a racquet for the first time to more experienced players — MTEF camps emphasize confidence, perseverance, and having FUN.

MTEF is committed to accessibility, offering affordable pricing and financial assistance to ensure all children can participate. MTEF Summer Tennis Camps offer a welcoming place to learn, play, and thrive.

Sports-forward programming and standout specialty camps. Campers enjoy access to top-tier facilities including pools, tennis courts, sport courts, game rooms, and expansive indoor and outdoor spaces. Every day is filled with movement, creativity, teamwork, and confidence-building led by highly trained counselors.

In addition to our traditional day camp and Petite Elite Camp for preschoolers, we offer popular First Swing Tennis Camp, where kids learn tennis fundamentals through fun, non-competitive drills and games. Our Specialty Camps—including Sports of All Sorts, Basketball, Volleyball, Icky Sticky Slime, and more—allow campers to dive deep into their interests. For thrill-seekers, American Ninja Warrior Camp delivers high-energy obstacle courses, challenges, and lunch included!

Older kids can grow leadership skills in Senior Camp or our Junior Counselor Program. Weekly themes, swimming lessons, field trips, and nonstop fun at Scamp will make a summer kids won’t forget.

Camp Vertical is a high-energy, fast-paced, fun environment for elementary and middle school kids (age 7 through entering 8th grade). Each day, hundreds of children will be out in the sun having a blast!

Hosted at Elmbrook Church – Brookfield. kids have the opportunity to choose a different activity each week of the summer while participating daily in all-camp games, large group worship, and Bible teaching. All other information can be found on the Camp Vertical website!

Lake Country Playhouse & Academy offers a variety of engaging summer theatre camps and youth productions for children and teens in Hartland. Programs are designed for all experience levels and focus on creativity, confidence, collaboration, and fun!

Mini Musical Camps | Ages: 4+ or 8+
1 week, 2 hours daily | AM or PM
Acting, singing, movement, storytelling

Broadway Showstoppers Camps | Ages: 9+
1 week, 2 hours daily | PM
Popular musical theatre numbers, ensemble work, performance skills

Technical Theatre Workshops | Ages: 10+
1 week, 2 hours daily | PM
Hands-on, project-based learning (no performance required) Costumes, props, scenic art, stage makeup

Production Workshops: Descendants: The Musical | Ages: 8–18 | Audition Required (April 2026)
4.5 weeks, 3.5-hour daily | AM or PM
Fully staged performances on the Playhouse stage

Summer Internships | Ages: 12+
Classroom assistance or backstage/technical theatre

LCP’s experienced teaching artists offer meaningful summer experiences onstage and behind the scenes.