Returning family registration is March 3 - 5.
New family registration opens March 21.

Our summer day camp features recreational activities and on and off-campus field trips with partners including Outdoor UW, Babcock Hall Dairy Store, science labs, and more for 9 one-week sessions. We strive to provide a supportive and enjoyable environment for children ages 5 – 14 where learning and fun go hand in hand. Each participant will receive one complimentary summer camp t-shirt. (Score!)

Rec Well Teen Camp!

Our Teen Camp aims to provide an enjoyable and beneficial camp experience that allows 13 – 14 year olds to have fun while also developing soft skills. Throughout the summer, this group will have opportunities to play classic camp games, attend field trips around UW-Madison’s campus, engage in team building activities, participate in leadership workshops, plan camp activities for the younger age groups, and more!

CAMP HOURS

Hours: 9am – 4pm
Location: Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Drop-off: 8:30 – 9am 
Pick-up: 
4 – 4:30pm
Extended drop-off: 7:45 – 8:30am
Extended pick-up: 4:30 – 5:15pm
Extended drop-off and pick-up are $25 each or $40 for both per session.

CONTACT US

TAX ID NUMBER

The tax ID number for Rec Well Summer Camp is 39-1805963.

This camp completely exceeded our expectations! There is a WIDE variety of activities from swimming to rock climbing to paddling to museums to ice skating. I loved picking my camper up each day to hear about all her great adventures. Definitely signing up for EVERY week next year!

Camp Grown-Up

OUTCOMES

Campers will have the opportunity to:
- play hard, get fit, & live well in a safe campus environment
- connect with peers & staff through positive age appropriate relationships
- learn new skills through intentional programming

Campers ice skating at the Sub-Zero Ice Center.

ACA Accreditation

Rec Well Summer Camp became accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) in 2022. Camps and the ACA form a partnership that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to child safety.

Camp counselor and camper in a two-seater kayak on Lake Mendota.