Editor’s note: The following press release was received from UW-Whitewater.
Summer camps have been a vital part of UW-Whitewater’s history since 1973, and in its 50th year, record-setting participation was set. More than 6,740 people participated in UWW’s summer camps and clinics, breaking the previous record set in 2015. In addition to those participating in its homegrown athletic, arts, and STEM programs, more than 7,000 additional people experienced the UWW campus through partner events, such as Special Olympics State Summer Games and Madison Scouts Marching Band.
Several camps had record participation in 2023 including Football (2,031), Volleyball (1,051), Boys Basketball (155), Boys High School Soccer (80), Jazz (49), and Game Development (45). Many other popular camps returned with high registration numbers including Tennis, Band, Gymnastics, and College for Kids. Grandchildren’s University returned for the first time since the pandemic and new camps were added, including Rock, Pop, and Music production in Whitewater and Music Explorers on the Rock campus.
Inclusivity and belonging are part of the priority mission of UW-Whitewater. Summer camps put the mission into practice by providing events like Wheelchair Basketball camp, hosted by national champion teams, and Chatter Matters, a camp serving individuals who use assistive communication devices and their families. In addition, UWW maintains a 1:10 ratio of camp staff to camper for all youth programming and prides itself in youth protection training for all faculty, staff, coaches, and volunteers involved in leading programming.
“UW-Whitewater has built a reputation of offering exceptional programming, in state-of-the-art facilities, at affordable prices,” says Morgan Anderson, Director, Camps & Conferences. “Camps offer spaces for kids to be kids, disconnect from devices and reconnect with activities they love. Through camps, youth are developing life skills that will serve them well, long after camp is over.”
Registration for the 2024 camps season will begin in January. Music, athletic, and academic events for youth are also held throughout the academic year. Visit our website at camps.uww.edu for more information.
