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Madison Parks & Recreation (MSCR) Summer Programs

Madison, WI

MSCR offers a wide array of affordable summer day camps and programs for Madison youth, focusing on recreation, arts, and educational enrichment.

▌ Editor's read The provided PDF is a program guide for MSCR Summer 2026, indicating a municipal parks and recreation department offering. MSCR is not listed on the ACA directory. The program guide details numerous day camps and activities for various age groups, from pre-kindergarten through high school, including sports, arts, and nature programs. The guide states that 'All MSCR staff are background checked and trained' (page 2). Google reviews for 'MSCR Madison' show a strong rating of 4.7 stars based on 215 reviews, with many praising the variety of programs and affordability. Social media handles found on the main MSCR website (mscr.org) are @mscr_madison for Instagram and mscr.madison for Facebook. The organization is clearly a municipal entity, providing community-based recreational and educational opportunities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Madison Parks & Recreation (MSCR) Summer Programs sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Address: 3802 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705
  • Phone: (608) 204-3000

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

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