Starting this fall, Camp Wingra is taking the same approach to outdoor learning and exploration that it uses in the summer and expanding it to a 6-week program this fall on Fridays.
Camp Wingra has designed a hands-on, nature-based learning program designed to enrich your child’s homeschool curriculum through meaningful exploration and individualized education. Over the course of this 6-week session, students will investigate the Lake Wingra ecosystem and its surrounding watershed, deepening their understanding of environmental science through guided inquiry, observation, and outdoor discovery.
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​Students will enjoy nature games, creative projects, and outdoor adventures while simultaneously building a solid foundation in ecological principles, limnology, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship.
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Fall camps will meet on Fridays at Wingra Boats (824 Knickerbocker St, Madison, WI) either from 9a-12p or 1-4pm, depending on the age group.​ Each group will have a max of 8 kids with two instructors. Our instructors are previous Camp Wingra counselors with their BAs in environmental sciences and have extensive experience working with kids.
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This is a drop-off program that will be held outdoors, with the option of indoor learning spaces in case of severe weather.
Grades K-2 (ages 5-7)
Fridays, Sept 12 - Oct 17th
9:00 am- 12:00 pm
$220 - for a 6-week session
Grades 3-6 (ages 8-12)
Fridays, Sept 12 - Oct 17th
1:00- 4:00pm
$220 for a 6-week session
To set up additional education programs or field trips for co-ops, schools, or groups,
please email campwingra@madisonboats.com.
Camp Wingra
Instructor Bio's
Josh
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Hello! My name is Josh, and I’ve been a camp counselor for the past 7 years, with the last 2 years at Camp Wingra. I have also taught environmentally focused classes at Riveredge Nature Center, Edgewood Campus School, Blessed Sacrament, and Madison Country Day School. I graduated from Edgewood University in May 2025, earning my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies and Earth Science. I’m returning to Edgewood in the fall to earn my teaching certification. I love biking around Madison, writing songs, fishing, and exploring the outdoors!
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Patrick
My name is Patrick and I have been a summer camp counselor for the past 3 years. I was born and raised in Madison and have a lot of appreciation for the city and love serving its youth and others through education. I recently graduated from Edgewood College with a degree in Environmental Studies. I am very interested in educating as it is something that I know has a strong impact on our community as a city and on a global scale. When I am not working I love to spend time outdoors biking, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.