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 for returning and new families opens in early March.
- Returning camp families are those with at least one child who attended Rec Well Summer Camp for at least one session in Summer 2024.
- New camp families are families registering for the first time or did not have a child attend Rec Well Summer Camp in Summer 2024.
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
Extended drop-off and pick-up are $25 each or $40 for both per session.
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 | $250 | $275 |
| 13 - 14 (Teen Camp) | $275 | $300 |
Age Groups
| Group Names | Ages |
|---|---|
| Cubs | 5 |
| Bucky Bunch | 6 |
| The Flock | 7-8 |
| Big 10s | 9 - 10 |
| Badgers | 11 - 12 |
| Varsity | 13 - 14 |
How to Create an Account and Add Family Members
First time with us? Follow the instructions below to set up an account. Both you and your camper(s) will need your own profiles.
- Go to the program registration portal.
- Click “Sign In” in the top right corner.
- 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 and 6 for each child you want to add to your account.
If you are a UW-Madison student, have a Rec Well membership, or have previously registered for Rec Well programs, sign in to the program registration portal. Click your username in the upper right corner and click Profile.
- Scroll down to “Family Members” and ensure all children and household adults are correctly listed.
- If there is a household adult who already has a profile but should be added to your family, please email youth@recwell.wisc.edu prior to registration and we will add them to your family.
- Review the email addresses attached to your profile and ensure they are correct. If you need to remove or add an email, email youth@recwell.wisc.edu.
- Click “+ Family Member.”
- Input the camper’s information.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 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 |