YMCA at Wilson Park Summer Day Camp
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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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
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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