Arts Camp: The Art of Nature 2025
June 23-27: Singing and Dancing with Nature
July 21-25: Creating and Playing with Nature
8am-8:30am (drop off window) to 3pm-3:30pm (pick up window)
Option aftercare until 4:30pm
Arts camp is for students entering grades 1 to 6.
Our two Arts Camps allow students to explore their self expression in a variety of ways, tied together through nature programming provided by Wehr Nature Center. Each week of camp has a different focus. Choose one or both camps! June camp will be “Singing and Dancing with Nature” and July camp will be “Creating and Playing with Nature”. Campers will come away from camp with growth in their artistic abilities, confidence and an appreciation for nature.
Registration opens mid-February. Contact our Education Manager at education@wilson-center.com for more details.
Interested in volunteer opportunities?
Watch in February of 2025 when we re-open the call for camp volunteers.
Calling all high school/college aged students! Are you a positive, creative, and enthusiastic young leaders? Do you love working with kids? Are you passionate about making an impact in your community?
Join us as a volunteer during summer Arts Camp 2025 and work with instructors from the Wilson Center, The Wehr Nature Center, and more as we help children explore science, nature, and the arts. Click here to learn more.
Each week of camp is different. Choose one or both!
To better serve our campers, two different weeks will be offered to give families the option of signing up for BOTH weeks of camp!
June 23–27: “Singing and Dancing with Nature”. This camp will feature a rotation through 4 sessions: Dance, Nature, Vocal Music & Theater .
July 21–25: “Creating and Playing with Nature”. This camp will feature a rotation through 4 sessions: Science/Engineering, Nature, Instrumental Music & Visual arts.
With only 60 spots available each week, early registration is highly encouraged.
Arts Camp is for students entering grades 1 to 6, no exceptions.
All levels of abilities from novice to experienced are welcome!
Camp staff is made up of professional teaching staff from the Wilson Center, Wehr Nature Center, First Stage & the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Have a child 14 or older? Check out our volunteer opportunity.
REGISTRATION COST: Coming soon *approximately $329 per camper
AFTERCARE: Coming soon *approximately $75 for a single camper
Through each of these fun, interactive, and engaging experiences, Arts Campers will:
Develop an appreciation of the natural world through hands-on activities.
Increase self-confidence.
Develop creative problem-solving skills as they work with peers.
Experience a summer bursting with creativity!
Questions? Please review the following information!
Sample Arts Camp Daily Schedule:
8:00am | Check-in begins
8:30am | Morning Meeting
8:45am I Nature activities in Mitchell Park
9:30am | Snack Break
10:00am | Visual Art/ Dance
11:00am | Nature Session with Wehr Nature Center
11:45am | Lunch/Recess
12:30pm | Theater Class/ Environmental Science
1:15pm | Snack Break
1:30pm | Instrumental or Vocal Music Class
2:30pm | Camp Reflection
3:00-3:30pm | Camp Pick-up Time
3:30pm I After Care Begins*
4:30pm | Camp Close
(times and activities subject to change as needed)
*After camp care available for an extra charge.
To learn more about camp policies and procedures, please call our Education Department at 262-373-5023, or click here.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here to learn more!