Wisconsin Camp Resource Guide

Authentic Voices of America

http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/other-camps-events/authentic-voices
Giving individuals 12-21 who use augmentative communication devices the opportunity to enhance their
community participation by developing communication skills using augmentative devices. There is the potential
for postsecondary education and/or job training. Possible financial assistance available. Location: Whitewater,
WI.
Contact: (800)622-0350 / uww.edu/ce/camps
Badger Camp:
http://www.badgercamp.org/
Wisconsin Badger Camp's mission is to provide a positive natural environment where individuals with
developmental challenges can learn about their surroundings and realize their full potential. Through a group
living experience, campers develop friendships and expand their social skills. Everyone, regardless of the
severity of their disability, is welcome at Badger Camp.
Contact: (608)348-9689
Birchtrail Camp for Girls
http://www.birchtrail.com/camp_bt_shtml
Birch Trail Camp for Girls, located in beautiful NW Wisconsin is a traditional camp for girls. We offer a large
variety of land and water sports, climbing, wilderness trips, crafts, drama, horseback riding and much more (you
name it-we teach it)! Birch Trail also has one of the country's premier wilderness tripping programs. Birch Trail
is a special place where girls cultivate friendships and memories to last a lifetime.
Contact: P: 262.238.1263 Fax: 262.238.1269
Camp Anokijig
http://www.anokijig.com/HOME.HTML
Camp Anokijig is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 16, for four days, one week, two weeks, or for up to nine
weeks of summer fun. Anokijig is not just another place to go, it is a community...a spirit shared by all who
visit. Camp Anokijig is simply an incredible time that you will always cherish. Join us; you will love it!
Contact: Toll Free: 1-800-741-6931 P: (920)893-0782 Fax (920)893-0873
Camp AweSum
http://www.ucci.org/camp-awesum/
Camp AweSum is a residential summer camp that provides a safe and secure environment for youth with
Autism. For ages 8-12 years old.
Contact: Glenn Svetnicka (715)479-8255 / Mike Klemp (920)745-4746
Camp Daniel
http://www.campdaniel.org/Camp_Daniel/Home.html
Christian camp for ages 8-70 with a physical or cognitive disability, programmed to each campers own needs.
Northwoods experience with a one-to-one or one-to-two camper to counselor ratio. Location: Athelstane, WI.
Contact: (715)757-3880

Camp Evergreen
http://www.campevergreensheboygan.org/
This camp is fully accessible. Fees do apply and include registration and meals. County funding is accepted and
Camper-ships are available to help pay the costs. Location: Sheboygan, WI.
Contact: Mark Ellis (920)452-4221 or (920)254-6234

Camp Firefly
http://www.jcfs.org/node/107
Camp Firefly is a camp specifically designed for children ages 7-16 who are diagnosed with social disorders
such as Asperger's Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, Executive Functioning Disorders, Severe
Learning Disabilities, or ADHD. Camp programming is specially designed to address the needs of children with
impaired social skills and includes activities such as: sports, swimming, lakefront activities, canoeing, arts and
crafts, ropes course, archery, outdoor living, therapeutic group time, and a variety of creative evening programs
and outings.
Contact: (847)412-4363
Camp Heartland
http://www.oneheartland.org
From 1993 to present day, Camp Heartland has provided fun, exciting and progressive camp experiences to
kids living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Hartland offers the opportunity for personal growth, social
development and good old-fashioned fun. The combination of a superb and unique camping program and many
amazing campers has created one of the most respected camping programs for children with special needs. You
may register throughout the year. Location: Milwaukee, Wi.
Contact: (414)272-1118 or (800)724-HOPE
helpkids@oneheartland.org
Camp Kinder
http://radd-cpa.org/
Camp Kinder offers an eight week summer day camp for youth ages 5-21 who vary significantly in intellectual,
physical and social development. We provide activities suited for a vast array of learning styles and methods of
communication. Summer activities include: swimming, bowling, roller skating, trips to the movies and a visit
to the Racine County Fair. Location: Racine, WI.
Contact: (262)633-0291
Camp LuWiSoMo
http://luwisomo.org/
Ages 8-adult with developmental disabilities who can walk long distances and care for own hygiene. Not
designed for campers who use wheelchairs. Location: Wild Rose.
Contact: (920)622-3350
Camp Matawa
http://www.matawa.org/
Residence camp for youth with or without disabilities, ages 7-15. Disability cannot be too severe. Scholarships
are available. Location: Campbellsport, WI.
Contact: (262)626-2149

Camp Minikani (YMCA)

http://www.minikani.org/
Located on the shores of Amy Belle Lake, just 30 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Camp
offerings ranging from overnight camp and equestrian programs to engaging environmental education ensure
that theres something for everyone at Camp Minikani.
Contact: (262)251-9080
875 Amy Belle Road Hubertus, WI 53033
Camp Matz
http://bethesdalutherancommunities.org/campmatzretreat?
An outdoor campground on Bethesda's Watertown, Wis. Campus, which is fully accessible to people with
cognitive and physical disabilities.
Contact: Katie Willman (920)261-3050 ext. 3452 / CampMatz@mailblc.org
700 Hoffmann Dr. Watertown, WI 53094
Camp Needlepoint
http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/diabetes-camp/camps/needlepoint-1.html
The purpose of Camp Needlepoint is to provide a fun and safe camping experience for children living with
diabetes. We want to give kids the opportunity to meet other kids just like them as well as help them gain
confidence and independence in managing their diabetes. Location: Hudson, WI.
Contact: Becky Barnett (763)593-5333 ext. 6596 / rbarnett@diabetes.org
Camp Daypoint
http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/diabetes-camp/camps/daypoint.html
Camp Daypoint is a day camp adventure for children ages 5 to 9. The perfect introduction to camp, Camp
Daypoint is non-stop fun in a comforting environment. Small groups, each with two leaders, give children the
attention they need during swimming, crafts, hikes, games and other activities. Amid all the fun, campers gain
independence, grow in confidence, discover new skills and learn respect for others and the outdoors. Camp
Daypoint also eases the transition to Camp Needlepoint, the residential program. Children are at the camp from
about 9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Buses pick up and return campers to Minneapolis and St. Paul locations.
Contact: Becky Barnett (763)593-5333 ext. 6596 / rbarnett@diabetes.org
Camp P.O.P. (Parent Organized Project)
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Camp-POP-4586425
Camp POP is a unique 6 week program, based in De Pere, Wisconsin for children wth autism and/or cognitive
disabilities. Children attend the camp Monday through Thursday from 9:00am till 3:00 pm. Each day has a
structured activity within the community for the children to participate in. The staff consists of professional
teachers and aides that assist these special children and teach them everyday life skills.
Contact: (920)336-5754
Camp PowWow:
http://www.wisconline.com/attractions/camps/powwow.html
Camp Pow Wow offers residential and day camp options for people of all ages and a variety of abilities.
Campers make friends and develop new skills through experiences in swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and
crafts, recreation, music and nature. Theme weeks provide campers with the opportunity to explore science, the
outdoors and the arts through visits by special guests and activities including horseback riding and fire safety
training. As one of the first camps in the area established to serve people with disabilities, Camp Pow Wow
remains committed to accommodating all needs; no one is turned away due to disability or financial
circumstance. Location: Waukesha, WI.
Contact: (262)542-9811

Camp Sandy Wheels

http://www.cpmideastwis.com/site/index.php/programs/camp-sandy-wheels
Serving individuals ages 5 and up having a physical or cognitive disability in Adams, Calumet, Fond du Lac,
Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago Counties first and if openings are
available outside these counties. Fee $750. Location: Mt. Morris, WI.
Contact: 800-261-1895 or 920-424-4071
Cerebral Palsy of Mideast WI, P.O. Box 1241, Oshkosh, WI 54903-1241; cp@cpmideastwis.com
Camp Tikyah
http://www.ramahwisconsin.com/
Camp Tikvah is a division of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin developed in 1973 for children with special needs.
Tikvah provides all of the opportunities of the Ramah experience with additional staffing and support for
campers with learning and social difficulties, including Asperger's Syndrome. Through individualized
programming, supported by highly-skilled staff, teens in the Tikvah program develop friendships, have fun and
learn in formal and informal Jewish settings. Tikvah offers a full 8-week session for teenage campers, a 4-week
"Taste of Tikvah" option for first-time younger campers, as well as the Tikvah Vocational Program for qualified
high school graduates. Location: Conover, WI.
Contact: (715)479-4400
Camp Wawbeek
http://camp.eastersealswisconsin.com/content/wawbeek-respite-camp-recreation-program
At Easter Seals Camp Wawbeek and Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp, campers enjoy the beautiful
outdoors while forming new friendships and discovering themselves through new experiences. Our accessible
camps share over 400 wooded acres through which campers can hike, climb, race, explore, swim, create, dance,
sing and just hang out - all with friends by their side. Parents and caregivers can relax and enjoy a break from
caregiving, knowing that well-trained counselors and staff, as well as a registered nurse, are on-site ensuring
their loved one's well-being and encouraging their growth. Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Contact: (608)254-8319
Christian Disciple Farm Raspberry Hill Farm
www.disciplefarm.com
There are various year round sessions available. A week long camp for children and adults with disabilities.
There are TONS of activities including hiking, fishing, rock wall climbing, pony rides, crafts, music, etc.
Location: Sullivan, WI.
Contact: Ken & Sue Rheingans: (414)807-3193 OR (262)593-5616
Easter Seals SPARC Summer Camp
http://www.wi-se.easterseals.com
Camp is offered to individuals 7-21 years old. Activities include arts and crafts, basketball, dances, games,
fitness, movies, nature, playground, sports, swimming, walking, and yoga. Lunch and transportation are not
provided. Location: Waukesha, WI.
Contact: (414)482-0133 or (800)470-5463
Easter Seals Wil-o-way Camp
http://www.wi-se.easterseals.com
The 6 week summer day camp offers: outings, outdoor activities, cookouts, etc, field trips, art projects, t-shirts
and a backpack. Learn more about the outdoors in small groups in an intensive skill building experience. Camp
hours are from 9:00A.M. to 3:00P.M. Monday through Friday. Location: Wauwatosa, WI.
Contact: (414)482-0133 or (800)470-5463

Easter Seals Summer Respite Camp

http://www.wi-se.easterseals.com
Respite camp is offered for individuals 7-21 years old. Activities include arts and crafts, basketball, dances,
games, fitness, movies, nature, playground, sports, swimming, walking, and yoga. Lunch and transportation are
not provided. Location: Milwaukee, WI.
Contact: (414)482-0133 or (800)470-5463
Epilepsy Foundation Southern Wisconsin Camp Phoenix
www.epilepsywisconsin.org
Camp Phoenix provides a fun, safe, residential camping experience for children ages 8 to 17with a primary
diagnosis of Epilepsy. The weeklong residential camp is conducted at the Wisconsin Lions Camp, located in
Rosholt, Wisconsin. Specially trained epilepsy counselors are present.
ADULT RETREAT: Epilepsy Foundation sponsors a 3-day, 2-night retreat at Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt,
Wisconsin. Activities such as hiking, boating, swimming, camp fire, wagon rides, crafts, volleyball, archery and
fishing are available throughout the weekend. Small discussion groups and informative programs are also
offered to the participants. This retreat is designed for adults with epilepsy who are able to live independently.
Call for additional information, including cost. Ages 18+.
Contact: 608-755-1821 OR 800-693-2287
info@epilepsywisconsin.org
Empower Me!! Summer Camp
YMCA provides a 5-day summer camp for children living with high functioning Autism. This day camp
provides opportunities for the development of social skills in a fun environment. It is offered by the NeenahMenasha YMCA.
Contact: Julie Uhe (920) 886-2126.
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)
www.glasa.org
A sports organization for adults and children with physical and/or visual impairments. Offering competitive and
recreational sports. Sponsors programs in Southeastern Wisconsin. Various adaptive sports camps offered
throughout the summer. Location: Lake Forest, IL.
Contact: 847-283-0908
Inspiration Ministries
www.inspirationministries.org
Accessible Christian camping for people with disabilities. Inspiration Center, opened in 1975, is nestled in
quiet woods among 155 acres in southeast Wisconsin. All buildings are wheelchair accessible and connected by
a network of paved walkways. Guests sleep in spacious rooms in the lodge or in one of the six charming cabins.
Individual attention, delicious home cooked meals, reasonable rates and a loving camp staff make Inspiration
Center a great choice for your summer vacation. Location: Walworth, WI.
Contact: (262)275-6131
Junior Warhawk Wheelchair Athletics
http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps
Basketball camp for youth with physical disabilities, ages 8-18. Camp fees range from $350 -$450.
Location: Whitewater, WI
Contact: (800)-622-0350 / uww.edu/ce/camps

Maple Grove Treatment Center

www.maplegrovetreatmentcenter.com
Camp provides an environment to be with peers, where individuals work on daily living skills and have fun.
Summer Programs designed for individuals with Autism, Aspergers, and Adult with Aspergers. Location:
Oconomowoc, WI.
Contact: 262-510-4447
Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp
http://mda.org/summer-camp
Camp for persons with neuromuscular disease ages 6 17. Free for registered campers. Location: Green Lake,
WI.
Contact: (920)499-4571
One Step at a Time Camp
http://www.onestepcamp.org/
Provides positive, safe, and fun camping and other experiences for children and adolescents diagnosed with
cancer and leukemia, as well as survivors of childhood cancer and leukemia, while benefiting volunteers and
affected families.
Contact: P: (312)924-4220 F: (312)878-7374
213 West Institute Place, Suite 511, Chicago, IL 60610
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Outdoor Adventure camp is for children, teens, and adults with disabilities ages 7-21. Location: Kenosha, WI.
Contact: Lindsey Kirschbaum (414)482-0133 ext. 224
lindseyk@eastersealswise.com
Sibs Camp (Fox Valley Sibling Support Network)
www.fvssn.org
This year Sibs camp will be a 5 day overnight camp for children and teens ages 10 through 15 who have
brothers or sisters with disabilities. Campers will stay in cabin tents and experience a wide variety of activities
including, but not limited to campfires, stargazing, biking, hiking, swimming, paddling, zip lining, ecology, and
photography. Transportation is also available upon request. Location: Ellison Bay, WI
Contact: Harriot Redman (Executive Director) (920)968-1742
fvssn@fvssn.org
The Tourette Syndrome Camp YMCA Camp Duncan
www.tourettecamp.com
The Tourette Syndrome Camp is a residential camping program designed for girls and boys ages 8 - 16+ whose
primary diagnosis is Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The goal of the camp is to allow
children with TS an opportunity to meet other children, who share similar experiences and coping mechanisms
in a fun, safe, and positive environment. There is also nurse available to assist with medical needs. Campers
must be able to handle routine daily living skills (i.e. dressing, self-hygiene) and have the ability to function in a
group setting. Camp Duncan is situated on a semi-private lake in northeastern Illinois, just south of the
Wisconsin border.
Contact: Scott Loeff (773)465-7536
Team Up With Families Fun Day
www.teamupwithfamilies.org
A day camp for children with special needs (4-17). Siblings and parents welcome. Each year a new camp theme
is created. Location: Waukesha, WI.
Contact: (262)746-9034

Timbertop Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities

http://www.glacierhollow.com/Timbertop-Camp-for-Children-with-Learning-Disabilities.html
For boys and girls that have been identified by their school districts as needing extra help for a learning
disability. Timbertop combines traditional camp programs with extra reading practice and special group
activities that focus on dealing with learning disabilities. Special attention is paid to peer relations, building selfconfidence and learning new skills. Location: Stevens Point, WI.
Contact: P: (715) 342-2980 / F: (715)342-2987
Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safetys Summer Camp for Burn Injured Youth
http://www.wafs.org/summer_camp.asp
Created to provide a summer camping experience for youth 7-17 who have endured significant burn injuries.
The purpose of the camp is to provide for the unique needs of burn injured youth, while they are having fun,
making friends, sharing feeling and developing self-esteem. Location: East Troy, WI.
Contact: P: (800) 315-0911 Local P: (262)251-3660 F: (262)251-3685
Wisconsin Lions Camp
http://www.wisconsinlionscamp.com/
Offers separate camping sessions for children with visual, hearing or mild cognitive disabilities, and children
with diabetes in Rosholt.
Contact: (715)677-4761
Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum
http://spotlightonspecialeducation.blogspot.com/2014/01/wisconsin-youth-leadership-forum.html
Week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with
disabilities. Leadership, self-advocacy skills/career awareness to approximately 25 students with disabilities from
throughout WI. Free. Location: Edgewood College, Madison.
Contact: Cassandra Lokker (715)307-2185
PO Box 313
Baldwin, WI