Build the foundations of your creativity and innovation while creating, constructing, and collaborating with LEGOs. You won't just be stacking bricks; you'll be unlocking the unlimited potential of imagination. (Full Morning)

Dribble, pass, and shoot your way through a fun week of basketball! This camp focuses on teamwork, skill-building, and confidence through games, challenges, and friendly scrimmages. Learn the fundamentals of basketball in a positive, encouraging environment where everyone gets to shine on the court!
 

This introductory class welcomes beginner and intermediate-level players. Newer players will learn the rules of the game, as well as the fundamentals of how to safely attack and defend. More experienced players will have lessons on middle game strategy and tactics. At every class, there will be a lesson followed by practice positions and open play. At the end of the session, there will be a small in-group tournament.
 

Invent a "digital pet" and then design and build a physical habitat for it. The habitat will include interactive elements made with simple circuits, such as LED lights, allowing you to blend imaginative world-building with the foundational principles of electronics.
 

Use your imagination to design and build your own mini golf holes using fun materials and creative problem-solving. Once complete, you’ll get to explore each other’s courses and see everyone's ideas come to life!
 

From pickleball to badminton, you will experience the perfect mix of fun and skill development for racquet enthusiasts of all levels.
 

Calling all Swifties! Celebrate the music, creativity, and sparkle of Taylor Swift through themed crafts, lip-sync performances, friendship bracelet making, and fun games inspired by her Eras tour. It’s friendship, fun, and fearless energy all week long!
 

Explore the enchanting lore of fairies and fables through magical stories and myths. You'll build fairy houses, design protective charms, and create whimsical garden guardians to add protection and a touch of enchantment to your own garden spaces!

Lace up and step up to the plate for a week of exciting kickball action!

Design and build a custom shadow box, filling it with keepsakes or symbolic items that represent a chosen theme. Each box will be painted and finished to express your identity or honor a special person in your life.

Learn to sail aboard colorful prams—small, centerboard sailboats that are simple to rig and fun to sail! You will set up and launch your own boat, learning how to steer with a tiller and trim sails using the mainsheet, taking turns with another camper driving and navigating. Campers must pass a 25-yard swim test to participate. (Full Morning)

Grades 3-4.

Dive into a world of creativity, combining collage, textiles, and painting to make one-of-a-kind art! You'll cut, stitch, and paint your way to colorful creations, mixing textures and materials to explore and express your unique style and bring your imagination to life!

Explore the magical world of ponds and wetlands in this fun, hands-on class! You'll discover the plants, animals, and creatures that live in and around water—like frogs, turtles, and dragonflies—and learn how these special places help keep our planet healthy.

Create your own musical instruments in imaginative ways using recycled materials like plastic bottles, cardboard, and wood. You'll learn about sound, design, and teamwork as you build and play your custom instruments, working with other campers to form a unique upcycled orchestra.

Discover your voice and confidence! Spend the week exploring your voice, gaining confidence, and working as a team to learn songs. This class will help you develop your voice in an age-appropriate environment, building a musical foundation, and showcase your learning with a performance at the end of the week.

Perfect for new players, this camp introduces the fundamentals of golf—grip, stance, swing, and putting—through fun games and practice sessions designed to build confidence and a love for the game. (Full Morning activities remain on the USM campus)

Embark on a global journey through stories and art in this fun and interactive camp! Each day, you will explore a new culture by reading a traditional folktale and creating a craft inspired by the story.

Step into the newsroom! Campers will become reporters and anchors as they write articles, record video segments, and create their own school-style broadcast using iPads. A fun mix of storytelling, teamwork, and creativity!

Learn to code and program interactive robots Dash and Dot in a fun introduction to robotics while you complete exciting challenges. Through hands-on activities, you'll discover how to make the robots move, respond, and solve problems.
 

Learn the martial art of taekwondo while focusing on character development, physical fitness, and self-defense—with the primary goal of building discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
 

Explore the beauty of watercolor as they experiment with color blending, brush techniques, and creative composition. Each session encourages imagination while helping artists bring their unique visions to life.

Perfect for new players, this camp introduces the fundamentals of golf—grip, stance, swing, and putting—through fun games and practice sessions designed to build confidence and a love for the game.

From exciting global games to other fun challenges, you’ll explore the world through play and enjoy a variety of festive and engaging activities.

Discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate flying object as you experiment with and refine your paper airplane designs. Learn new techniques, test your creations, and master the art of soaring flight.

Create a poseable action figure through diverse techniques such as sketching and crafting, 3D modeling and printing, laser cutting and engraving, and CNC machining. You will utilize the design process to turn concepts into prototypes and refine them into poseable figures, applying mathematical and engineering principles for precision, including shape analysis, ratio calculation, measurement, scaling, and computer modeling. (Full Morning)

Embarking on the gardening journey, you will be part of this educational and environmentally conscious venture, cultivating the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the flourishing beauty of USM's gardens.

Explore the many different tools you can use to paint without a paintbrush, including the original painting tool: your fingers!
 

Learn the basics of notes and chords to create beautiful music on this small instrument. We'll provide you with a ukulele to use!
 

For students entering 1st or 2nd grade: Step into a world of imagination and play with Theatre Adventure! In this one week, half-day A.M. camp, you will explore the magic of storytelling through creative drama, music, and movement. Each day brings new games, characters, and adventures that spark confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Perfect for curious minds who love to pretend, move, and make stories come to life! Final showcase: Friday, July 10, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Get ready for a summer filled with swings, slides, and smiles, combining skill development with the sheer joy of the game as you are introduced to the fundamentals of baseball and softball.

Learn to think on your feet, build hilarious scenes, and bring characters to life through spontaneous action and storytelling in this high-energy improv class. No scripts required—you'll use your imagination as you perform and explore your comedic side!

Join us as we explore Wisconsin’s wild homes! You will discover forests, wetlands, prairies, and lakes while learning how animals adapt and survive. Through walks, games, and activities, you’ll track wildlife, build shelters, and uncover tiny creatures in soil and water.

Explore architecture and design by creating models of self-designed structures. Choosing from a tower, home, or sport, you will learn the basics of planning and modeling through hand-drawn sketches and 3D design. You will be given some premade building components to help create your structures. (Full Morning)

Get ready to mix, build, and discover! Dive into hands-on experiments that bubble, fizz, and spark curiosity while exploring how science shapes the world around you. Through creative projects and wild reactions, you’ll uncover how imagination and experimentation lead to exciting discoveries—and a little bit of mess along the way!

Learn to sail aboard colorful prams—small, centerboard sailboats that are simple to rig and fun to sail! You will set up and launch your own boat, learning how to steer with a tiller and trim sails using the mainsheet, taking turns with another camper driving and navigating. Campers must pass a 25-yard swim test to participate. (Full Morning)

Grades 3-4.

For students entering 1st or 2nd grade: Step into a world of imagination and play with Theatre Adventure! In this one week, half-day A.M. camp, you will explore the magic of storytelling through creative drama, music, and movement. Each day brings new games, characters, and adventures that spark confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Perfect for curious minds who love to pretend, move, and make stories come to life! Final showcase: Friday, July 17, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on exploration of various art forms, including sculpture, painting, and drawing, all inspired by captivating historical periods.

Love playing video games and want to build your own? Learn beginner skills of coding and game design while conceiving, designing, and creating custom games, using a simplified coding platform. You can share your games online with friends to play as you become a game developer! (Full Morning)

Design and build your own colorful kite, learning the art and techniques behind these timeless flying wonders. Once crafted, you'll head outdoors to test your creation, experiencing the joy of seeing your kite take to the skies!

Uncover the deeper meaning behind the monsters of literature! Explore how classic and modern stories use monsters to represent fear, difference, and humanity itself. Through reading, discussion, and creative projects, you'll analyze what truly defines a “monster” and how these characters often reflect more about us than the creatures themselves.

Get ready for an exciting adventure where you will develop essential leadership skills while connecting with nature! This engaging, action-packed camp is designed to inspire confidence, responsibility, and teamwork in the great outdoors.

Learn to code and program interactive robots Dash and Dot in a fun introduction to robotics while you complete exciting challenges. Through hands-on activities, you'll discover how to make the robots move, respond, and solve problems.

Learn the martial art of taekwondo while focusing on character development, physical fitness, and self-defense—with the primary goal of building discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

For students entering 1st or 2nd grade: Step into a world of imagination and play with Theatre Adventure! In this one week, half-day A.M. camp, you will explore the magic of storytelling through creative drama, music, and movement. Each day brings new games, characters, and adventures that spark confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Perfect for curious minds who love to pretend, move, and make stories come to life! Final showcase: Friday, July 24, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Design, build, and test your own arcade-style games using cardboard, creativity, and teamwork. From concept to playtesting, you’ll engineer imaginative games and bring your ideas to life! (Full Morning)

Create your own illustrated fantasy world by designing creatures, building quest locations, crafting treasure maps, and inventing imaginative villains. Each day brings a new story challenge where campers work together, problem-solve, and use hands-on creations to complete exciting quests, shaping an adventure-filled world powered entirely by your creativity and ideas.

Explore the outdoors and use natural materials to create stunning works of art. From leaf prints to rock sculptures, every project will celebrate the beauty of the environment while fostering creativity and an appreciation for the world around us.

Learn the fundamentals of field hockey through fun drills, games, and teamwork challenges! Participants will practice dribbling, passing, and shooting while building confidence, coordination, and a love for the game in a supportive, energetic setting. (Run by a USM Varsity Coach)

Lace up your shoes and get moving in this high-energy camp designed to make running fun! Play running games, complete obstacle courses, and explore different ways to build endurance and teamwork. With a focus on positivity, goal-setting, and outdoor adventure, everyone will discover that running can be exciting,  rewarding, and full of smiles.

Grab a brush, a sponge, or even a straw—it’s time to paint like never before! Explore fun, messy painting techniques inspired by Jackson Pollock and other abstract artists. The result? Bold, colorful masterpieces that celebrate creativity and movement.

Learn the basics of notes and chords to create beautiful music on this small instrument. We'll provide you with a ukulele to use!

For students entering 1st or 2nd grade: Step into a world of imagination and play with Theatre Adventure! In this one week, half-day A.M. camp, you will explore the magic of storytelling through creative drama, music, and movement. Each day brings new games, characters, and adventures that spark confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Perfect for curious minds who love to pretend, move, and make stories come to life! Final showcase: Friday, July 31, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Sharpen your strategic thinking and elevate your chess skills through advanced lessons, tactics, and guided play. The week wraps up with a fun tournament where players showcase what they’ve learned in friendly competition.

Become a master LEGO builder while working with over 1 million miscellaneous LEGO bricks, along with various instructional LEGO Dacta kits. Enjoy a new challenge each session, with freestyle and instructional builds to explore new engineering concepts at your ability level. (Full Morning)

Get ready for a summer filled with swings, slides, and smiles, combining skill development with the sheer joy of the game as you are introduced to the fundamentals of baseball and softball.

Calling all future comic book artists! Explore the world of illustration and comic book art. Through fun and simple activities, you will learn how to draw characters, create comic panels, and use your imagination to tell stories. You'll learn how to bring characters to life in exciting and creative ways!

Dive into a summer of storytelling, campus hiking, creative exploration, and lasting memories. Unleash your imagination, connect with old and new friends, and enjoy unforgettable adventures that inspire both creativity and a love for the outdoors.

Explore robotics by building and programming a variety of robots, from beginner-friendly Dot and Dash to LEGO Spike Prime. You will complete fun challenges and even design your own.

Become an environmental steward as you take part in hands-on conservation projects right here on campus. From restoring natural habitats to exploring local wildlife, you’ll learn how small actions can make a big impact on the environment.

From exciting global games like cricket, rugby, and bocce ball to other fun challenges, you’ll explore the world through play and enjoy a variety of festive and engaging activities.

Design and build simple mechanical sculptures, called automata, using cams, cranks, and levers. Each machine will tell a short story or depict a scene from a book you are reading, bringing your narrative comprehension to life through hands-on engineering and art. (Full Morning)

Explore the styles and techniques of famous masters while creating your own inspired works. Each day introduces a new artist and medium, encouraging creativity, expression, and artistic confidence.

Find a space to create whatever inspires you, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. With plenty of materials available and guidance when needed, this is your time to explore, experiment, and bring your artistic ideas to life.

Embark on a journey of self-expression, designing clothing and accessories or exploring the world of costume design. You'll learn basic design principles and understand different fabrics and styles while unleashing your imagination creating fashion masterpieces. (Full Morning)

Step into the wild and uncover the hidden stories of nature's hidden wonders. Explore plants, animals, insects, and ecosystems through hands-on discovery, observation, and outdoor exploration. From studying animal tracks and habitats to learning.