Registration begins Monday, March 10 at 12 pm for MMSD Residents and Monday, March 24 at 12 pm for Non Residents.
New this year – Save time at registration and complete the Camp Supplement Information Form
Save time during camp registration by completing or updating your Camp Supplemental Information in advance. Register for course #42580 between Feb 21 and March 9 to add or update your child’s emergency contact and medical information that is required for summer camp registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Completing this process does not guarantee registration in camps. Guardians still need to register for camps on Monday, March 10 beginning at 12pm.
Summer 2025 Camp Program Guide
MSCR Guía de Campamentos
Registration begins Monday, March 10 at 12 pm for MMSD Residents and Monday, March 24 at 12 pm for Non Residents.
Camp Compass Registration Information – Please read carefully. The registration process is different.
Registration is for the entire eight week session from June 23 – August 15. Camp Compass serves participants entering grades 1-6 in the fall of 2025. All participants must have completed 5 year old Kindergarten.
Camp Compass provide structured child-centered activities like dramatic play, art, science, constructive playthings and games. Camp takes place at Anana, Henderson, Lake View, Lowell and Midvale schools.
NEW! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: There is a new process for registering your children in Camp Compass. You need to create an account in Procare to complete the registration. Since Camp Compass usually fills quickly, we highly recommend setting up your Procare account before March 10 to save time. If you already have a Procare account, please update it as soon as possible and make sure all your children appear there.
Please note that if you have an account and don’t see one of your children listed, you will need to contact mscrelementaryteambilling@madison.k12.wi.us or yamendezaguilera@madison.k12.wi.us or call us (608) 204-4583 immediately to add a new child to your account.
Please read carefully and follow these steps:
1. Please read this Summer 2025 Camp Compass Program Information Registration.
2. Then, use this link to register (specific sites below). Do not use the general MSCR Registration Form.
Registration cannot be done on a weekly basis-must register for whole session. (See additional MSCR camps for week by week registration.) Payments are scheduled on a monthly basis. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify based on family financial status. Contact 608-467-8360 or mscrelemteam@madison.k12.wi.us
Camp Tall Oaks
Held at the School Forest! Transportation from the Lincoln Elementary School, 909 Sequoia Trail
Camp Tall Oaks gives campers a life changing experience through adventure, community and exploring natural areas. Enjoy climbing, canoeing, hiking, swimming, camp songs, cook-outs, games, crafts, camp fires, environmental education and stewardship. Grades 1-5.
Fascination Station Camp
Fascination Station Camps are half-day programs for youth providing in-depth exposure to specific topics in a fun, enriching environment. Camps are designed to provide a wide variety of fascinating choices for campers during the course of the summer. Campers are encouraged to explore their interests and passions. All camps are led by experienced instructors passionate about the topics they are exploring. Age 4 to Grade 5. Now includes soccer camps! Takes place at Nuestro Mundo and Stephens schools.
Super Center Arts Camp
In many ways Super Center is like the perfect summer day camp program because it includes swimming, field trips, and outdoor activities. But! It has a special difference in that it has an emphasis on the Arts. This camp is great for children who would prefer to have more exposure to music, art and drama than a general camp provides. Field trips or special performances usually take place on Fridays. Grades 1-5. Takes place at Lapham Elementary School.
Sports Spectacular
Keep your child active this summer with our MSCR Sports Spectacular Sports Camp. Campers discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They build character, develop self-confidence and create healthy relationships through positive competition. Kids of all skill levels and abilities choose from a variety of sports to explore. Play a variety of sports and group games throughout the day. Teamwork, sportsmanship and fun are the main focus of this camp. If your child loves sports and having fun, this is the camp for them. Takes place at Elvehjem and Van Hise.
Weather policy: For rain or other inclement weather, camps move indoors.
Youth Programs Handbook
Manual para padres de MSCR – Campamentos
Camps Supplemental Information Form Please complete and return prior to camp. This form is also available upon registration.
Formulario de Información Suplementaria de Campamentos
(Padres, se les invita a completar un formulario para varios niños. Por favor indicar cualquier diferencia si es necesario. Toda la información podrá ser revisada y actualizada al llegar al campamento.) Se requieren los datos que tienen un *
REGISTRATION CHANGES & REFUNDS
All changes to your registration including cancellations, withdrawals and transfers must be made in writing and received in the MSCR administrative office, (328 E Lakeside Street) at least 7 days prior to the start of the session. Refunds for withdrawals are issued up to 7 days prior to the start of the program, minus the service charge listed below:
• $20 per full-day camp session
• $10 per half-day camp session
• $5 per non-camp program
• No refunds or credits are issued with less than 7 days advance notice.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans must be requested using an MSCR Registration Form and are not available during online registration. A non-refundable deposit is required for each day camp session and is due at the time of registration, except for families requesting fee assistance:
• $20 deposit for each full day camp session.
• $10 deposit for each half-day camp session A credit card number is required and is automatically charged the week prior to camp for the outstanding weekly balance. Your signature on the registration authorizes MSCR to initiate recurring credit card charge(s) as per the scheduled listed below.
FEE ASSISTANCE
MSCR youth program fees may be partially or fully waived for persons meeting the criteria for free or reduced price school meals. Fee assistance is limited to two programs per season per person (i.e. 2 weeks of summer camp)* and is available only to MMSD residents. *If your family needs fee assistance for more than two programs, please indicate this on the Fee Assistance Form on page 58. Fee assistance is not available online and must be submitted to our office at the time of registration; fee assistance is not granted after the registration has been processed.
CAMP COMPASS ONLY
If requesting fee assistance for Camp Compass programs, families must apply for Wisconsin Shares child care assistance and provide written documentation of ineligibility before MSCR approves fee assistance and registers your child. Prior to submitting the MSCR Registration Form, you must complete the following steps:
1. Go the access.wi.gov to check for your eligibility for Wisconsin Shares Child Care subsidy.
2. Click on the link “Am I Eligible?”
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Next” to start the process.4. Provide all the information requested
- a.) If the Result Page shows that you may not be able to get Child Care Assistance, print the Result Page and submit with your Registration Form and Fee Assistance Request Form.
- b.) If the Result Page shows that you may be able to get Child Care Assistance, then click on “Apply for Benefits” to initiate your child care application or contact the Dane County Capital Call Center at 1-888-794-5556 to apply by phone.
CANCELLATIONS:
In the event of severe weather, please check mscr.org or call 608-204-3044 for program cancellations. MSCR may cancel programs due to severe weather, facility conflicts, staff illness or other unforeseen circumstances.
