Spring break can be a challenge for working parents who need childcare while their kids are out of school. Fortunately, there are plenty of exciting camp options in the Milwaukee area that keep kids engaged, active, and learning while parents continue their work schedules. Check out this lineup of spring break camp options for 2025!
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1. Camp Minikani: Spring Break Camp
- Location: Camp Minikani
- Dates: March 24-28, 2025
- Ages: 7-12
- Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: $275 per camper (meals not included, campers must bring a nut-free bag lunch)
- Description: Skip the trip to Cancún and spend spring break enjoying outdoor fun with friends! Campers will learn archery, try boating, climb the rock wall or high ropes course, explore nature, and create arts and crafts. Registration is now open, and spots fill up fast!
2. Milwaukee Yard: FUN Camps!
- Location: Milwaukee Yard
- Dates: Throughout Spring Break
- Ages: Varies
- Description:
- This action-packed sports camp is ideal for kids who love to move! Activities include soccer, football, dodgeball, wiffleball, kickball, and more.
- With indoor and outdoor fields, play structures, and 2-3 field trips each week, this camp ensures kids stay active and engaged, rain or shine!
3. Wisconsin Humane Society: Barks and Blooms Camp
- Location: Wisconsin Humane Society (various locations)
- Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
- Ages: Grades 1-6
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Description: Animal-loving kids will enjoy a day filled with crafts, games, and learning all about the Wisconsin Humane Society. Plus, they’ll get the chance to meet some adorable animal friends!
4. Urban Ecology Center Adventure Days
- Location: Washington Park
- Dates: March 24-28, 2025
- Ages: Varies
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Description: Adventure Days at the Urban Ecology Center give kids a chance to explore the outdoors with fun and engaging activities like fort building, scavenger hunts, and nature walks. Kids will get hands-on learning experiences while playing with new friends in a safe environment.
5. School’s Out Days (5-12)
- Location: Rite-Hite Family YMCA
- Ages: 5-12
- Cost: $60 per day (Members & Non-Members)
- Description: No school? We’ve got you covered! While you’re at work, your kids will be busy enjoying themed activities, games, sports, arts & crafts, and more in a fun and engaging environment.
6. Adventure Rock: Spring Break Mini Camp
- Location: Brookfield & Milwaukee
- Dates: March 25-27, 2025
- Ages: Varies
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Cost: $195 per camper
- Description: Adventure Rock’s Spring Break Mini Camp offers a mix of structured activities, climbing, and games over three days. Open to both beginners and experienced climbers, this camp provides a fun and active way for kids to spend their spring break.
7. Mad Science
For hands-on learning and creative fun, check out Mad Science and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy at the 2Inspire Center in New Berlin! These engaging one-day camps are great for curious kids who love to experiment, build, and explore new ideas.
8. Danceworks School Day Off Workshops
Turn a day off from school into a creative adventure! Designed for kids in 5K-5th grade, these full-day workshops at Danceworks’ Water Street location (9 AM – 4 PM) offer an exciting mix of dance, theater, visual arts, and imaginative play. Each session features a unique theme, ensuring a fun and engaging experience while school is out.
9. Spring Break Academy – First Stage
Location: Milwaukee Youth Arts Center & Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Ages: K4 – 12th grade
Cost: Varies by program
Description: First Stage’s Spring Break Academy offers theater-based camps and classes led by professional artists. Students will explore acting, improv, musical theater, and stage combat while building creativity and confidence. Options include week-long spring break sessions and weekend classes.
10. Fashion Forward: Spring Break Tour
- Location: Edessa School of Fashion (Third Ward, Milwaukee)
- Dates: March 24-28, 2025
- Ages: High school students
- Description:
High school students passionate about fashion, design, and the arts can take part in a one-of-a-kind immersive experience hosted by Edessa School of Fashion. Throughout the week, participants will:- Explore Milwaukee’s creative scene via The Hop MKE Streetcar
- Learn from industry professionals about careers in fashion and design
- Visit iconic locations like the Milwaukee Art Museum, Harmonic Harvest, and Goodwill Retique
- Apply fashion techniques to repurpose a jacket provided by Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
- Present their work in a gallery exhibition at the end of the program
Be sure to register early, as these camps tend to fill up quickly! And if you’re planning to stay local, check out our Milwaukee Staycation Ideas for even more ways to make the most of the Spring Break!
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
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