Thank you for your interest in Rec Well’s summer camp! If you want the best chance of securing a spot for your Jr. Active Badger this summer, be sure to complete the steps outlined below and familiarize yourself with our camp prior to camp registration opening.
Camp registration opens on March 1 at 11am for returning families and on March 8 at 11am for new families.
Questions? Reach out to youth@recwell.wisc.edu for help.
Camp Hours of Operation
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
These can be added to your registration. Extended drop-off and pick-up are $15 each or $25 for both.
Deposit: $50
The deposit will be $50/week regardless of total cost and goes towards the amount owed.
Session Rates
| Age Group | Household Youth Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 12 | $225 | $250 |
| 13 - 14 (Teen Camp) | $250 | $275 |
Age Groups
| Group Names | Ages |
|---|---|
| Cubs | 5 - 6 |
| Bucky Bunch | 7 |
| The Flock | 8 |
| Big 10s | 9 - 10 |
| Badgers | 11 - 12 |
| Varsity | 13 - 14 |
How to Create an Account and Add Family Members
Go to our program registration portal. Follow the steps outlined below:
- If you are a UW-Madison student, have a Rec Well membership, or have registered for Rec Well programs before, sign in and skip to step 5 to add additional family members.
- Click “Sign Up”
- Input your information (Grown-Up) and click “Create Account”
- Click “Complete Account” in the top right corner
- Click “+ Family Member”
- Input the camper’s information
- Repeat steps 5 & 6 for each child you want to add to your account
Household Youth Membership
A Household Youth Membership (HHY) is required to receive member pricing for summer camp. HHYs must be purchased in person at one of our facilities.
- Youth members must be sponsored by a legal guardian with a current Rec Well membership or current UW-Madison Student status.
- Youth Memberships need to be purchased and renewed in-person at the Nicholas Recreation Center, Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, or Nielsen Tennis Stadium. Legal guardian must be present for purchase and renewal of Household Youth Membership.
- Proof of guardianship or residency must be provided at time of purchase and renewal of membership. This can include birth certificate or proof that child currently resides with the legal guardian.
- The youth’s legal guardian must have a current Rec Well membership or current UW student status.
Camp Details
Check out all of our available sessions and themes on our Sessions page. Here’s a look at a sample week of camp:
| Time/Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am | Early Drop Off | Early Drop Off | Early Drop Off | Early Drop Off | Early Drop Off |
| 8:30am | Drop Off Supervised Free Play | Drop Off Supervised Free Play | Drop Off Supervised Free Play | Drop Off Supervised Free Play | Drop Off Supervised Free Play |
| 9am | Introduction to Camp | Camp Day Overview | Camp Day Overview | Camp Day Overview | Camp Day Overview |
| 9:30am | Outdoor Play | Team Game | Weekly Themed Activity | Field Trip/Morning Snack | Team Game |
| 10am | Morning Break/Snack | Morning Break/Snack | Morning Break/Snack | Morning Break/Snack | |
| 10:30am | Group Activity | Outdoor Play | Group Games | Team Building Challenge | |
| Noon | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:30pm | Swim | Field Trip/Morning Snack | Swim | Campers Choice Activity | Weekly Themed Activity |
| 1pm | Weekly Themed Activity | Group Activity | Outdoor Play | Outdoor Play | |
| 2pm | Afternoon Break/Snack | Afternoon Break/Snack | Afternoon Break/Snack | Afternoon Break/Snack | |
| 3:30pm | Board Gamers/Quiet Games | Board Gamers/Quiet Games | Counselor's Choice Activity | Weekly Themed Craft | Camper's Choice Activity |
| 4pm | Pick Up | Pick Up | Pick Up | Pick Up | Pick Up |
| 4:30pm | Extended Pick Up | Extended Pick Up | Extended Pick Up | Extended Pick Up | Extended Pick Up |