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YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp

Wilson Park · $230/week

A traditional summer day camp offering a variety of activities including swimming, sports, and arts for youth.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their day camp program. The camp is part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program is a day camp, offering activities like swimming, outdoor play, and weekly themes. While the specific Wilson Park location does not have a separate Google review profile, the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee has a 4.3-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, with many positive comments about their youth programs. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website provides clear information on daily schedules and safety protocols.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–15

YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp 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 traditional day camp 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–15
  • Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
  • Address: 1601 W Howard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221, USA
  • Phone: (414) 281-7000
  • Cost notes: $230/week for members, $280/week for program participants (assumed, not explicitly stated for this location)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp

What ages does YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp accept?
YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 5–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp cost?
YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp publishes $230/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp's hours?
YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp runs 7:00am-6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp?
YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp provide lunch?
YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Milwaukee?
YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Milwaukee that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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