Camp Wingra is intentionally small, giving every camper personal attention from caring, highly trained staff. Our college-aged counselors are First Aid/CPR certified and adapt activities to fit the needs, interests, and energy of each group. Safety always comes first—our staff understand the daily risks of water-based activities and plan accordingly. They also work hard to communicate with families and share photos or videos at the end of each week. Most importantly, many of our counselors return year after year because they truly love working with kids.

The best way to reach us is by email: campwingra@madisonboats.com

For immediate needs, please call the boathouse:

• Wingra Boathouse: 608-233-5332

• Marshall Boathouse: 608-228-8333

Camp staff answer emails daily. While we try to relay phone messages quickly, responses may be delayed during busy boathouse times

We understand plans change, so we try to be as understanding as possible.

All cancellations made on or beforeMay 1, 2026 will recieve a FULL refund.

Unforunatley, we cannot offer refunds made after May 1st, 2026.

Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our precautions include:

• A typical 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, adjusted for age and camp size

• Extra staff added to larger camps like Fish Paddle Play

• All counselors are First Aid and CPR certified

• Each boathouse has a reviewed and practiced emergency action plan and AEDs on site.

• Lifejackets are required at all times, even when fishing from shore.

• Sunglasses and hats are always worn when fishing.

• Daily check-in and check-out procedures

• Background checks for all hired staff

Yes. Campers should wear their swimsuits under their clothes and bring a dry change of clothes in their backpack.

Campers should wear secure sandals (no flip-flops or Crocs) and bring a backpack with:

• Towel

• Water bottle

• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Sweatshirt

• Sunglasses (required for fishing camps)

• Change of clothes

• Lunch (if staying all day)

• A hearty snack

Optional items: insect repellent, personal lifejacket, journal/art pad, fishing equipment.

Please label all of your childs belongings.

Yes—camp runs rain or shine. We only pause water activities if there is lightning or a threatening storm. Rainy-day activities are built into our programming.

No. Our half-day camps are designed as an introduction to Camp Wingra and are intended to be taken once per day, not twice.

Absolutely. Please label any personal items. They may be left at the camp area for the week.

Please email or call the boathouse if you know your child will be late. A staff member will stay behind to meet them and bring them to the group.

Yes. Please apply sunscreen before arriving. Staff schedule sunscreen and snack breaks every 2–3 hours and will assist if needed. Fishing campers must wear a hat and sunglasses. If your child forgets a hat, we’ll provide one of our “special” ones!

No, the canteen is closed during the camp day. Campers may purchase items after camp.

No. Staff cannot provide supervision after camp hours. Campers may stay at the boathouse only with a parent or adult, or signed permission that they can walk or bike home.

If your child isn’t feeling well, we will contact you immediately to decide the next steps.

We strongly discourage bringing phones or valuables. Backpacks may be left unattended, and we cannot secure personal items.

If a camper does bring a phone, counselors may ask to lock it up in our safe for the duration of the camp.

Yes—always. Drivers focus solely on driving, while another staff member supervises campers to avoid distractions.