General Information

Registration can be completed online by creating or accessing an account for UltraCamp using the online registration system. We suggest you access the UltraCamp system using a desktop or tablet for easier registration. Early registration is recommended to ensure a spot in your desired programs. Waitlists are available for each program and families will be notified as space becomes available.

To view USM Summer Camps pricing, please download our pricing guide.

A non-refundable deposit of $50 per week, per camper is due at registration. Early-bird registration pricing is available through Friday, Feb. 28. Additionally, families receive a multi-session discount per child for each additional session added after the first. 

Registration on or after Monday, June 9 must be paid in full at the time of registration. There are no fees to change or cancel a program selection through Monday, March 31. After that date there will be a $10 change fee per activity. Tuition must be paid in full at least one week prior to the start of each week’s camp to attend camp. The last day for cancellation refunds is Monday, June 9.

USM Summer Camps accepts ACH (electronic check payments) and VISA, Mastercard, and American Express. Credit cards and debit cards will incur a 3% surcharge. ACH payments will not incur a surcharge. There will be a $2.50 fee for any ACH returned payments.

"Bundle Weeks and Save" pricing does not apply to mix and match camps. To receive the 3-, 6-, and 9-week bundle price, you must register for 3, 6, or 9 consecutive weeks of the same camp (Discover, Adventure, Explorers, Odyssey). 

USM Summer Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every weekday during the nine-week program, with some camps divided into morning and afternoon sessions, Extended Time Care (E.T.C.) is also offered every morning from 8 to 9 a.m. and every afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at an additional cost.

We're happy to offer Extended Time Care (E.T.C.) to make camp more convenient for busy families! E.T.C. provides a safe, welcoming space where campers can unwind, get creative with arts and crafts, and enjoy active play with friends.

E.T.C. AM is available before the camp day begins, starting at 8 a.m., and E.T.C. PM ensures that children are cared for until they are picked up, by no later than 5:30 p.m. If a camper is not picked up on time, they will be cared for in E.T.C. PM by our summer staff until a parent or caregiver can be contacted.

You can easily add E.T.C. during the camp registration process to fit your family's schedule.

USM Summer Camps offers campers transportation to and from USM each week. Locations are offered in central locations in Grafton, Mequon/Thiensville, Shorewood, and downtown Milwaukee. Families can choose round-trip or one-way bus service for their child. USM owns and operates its own van and bus fleet, with buses driven by dedicated and experienced USM employees.

For all full-day campers, a healthy and delicious lunch is included at no additional cost. Healthy snacks are also offered for all campers. USM’s food service provider, HandCut Foods, is also able to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions. Families can also choose to send their child with a packed lunch in a cooler bag or lunch box. Food brought from home should not contain any nut products; be sure to check labels carefully.

Report any student absences to the USM Summer Camps office at 414.540.3350 or summer@usm.org.

USM Summer Camps has nursing staff available during the regular summer program hours. If a camper becomes ill or requires medical attention, a parent/caregiver may be required to pick up the child from the program. There will be no refunds for any absences due to illness.

Appropriate camper behavior is expected during all on- and off-campus programs. If a camper's behavior disrupts others' ability to learn and enjoy their experiences, or affects teachers' ability to teach effectively, a member of the USM Summer Camps leadership will address the situation with the parent/guardian. If problematic behavior persists, the camper may be required to withdraw from the program without a refund. Acts of violence or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate intervention.

Families are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns with USM Summer Camps program staff. For additional assistance, families can contact USM Summer Camps leadership at 414.540.3350 or summer@usm.org.