Before & After School Program (Camp Bay View)

Bay View Montessori School hosts before-school, wrap-around, and after-school child-care camps in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.

Camp Bay View is open every school day:

  • Before-School – Welcomes students in grades one through eight from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the upper campus.
  • Wrap-Around – Welcomes half-day K3 and K4 students starting at 11:45 a.m. A nutritious snack or light meal is provided.
  • After-School – Welcomes K3, K4, and K5 students from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A nutritious snack and light meal are provided.

About Camp Bay View

Our camp provides a wide range of activities that support students’ academic enrichment, cultural, physical, and social development, emphasizing affordability, quality, and safety.

  • For more information, contact the Camp Bay View Director at (414) 935-0732.
  • To enroll your child today, register online.
  • To update your WI Shares authorization:
    • Call 1-888-947-6583,
    • Use Provider Number: 2000563892,
    • Use Location Number: 86.

About Milwaukee Recreation Child Care Camps

Thousands of families rely on Milwaukee Recreation Child Care Camps yearly – and in some cases year-round – to provide affordable, convenient, safe, and enriching programming for children ages three to 12.

Child Care Camps:

  • Offer services Monday through Friday on regularly scheduled school days.
  • Cater to students ages three to 12. Exact ages vary by location.
  • Are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and participate in the YoungStar child care quality rating and improvement system.
  • Form a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for students.
  • Promote creativity, reinforce knowledge, and offer a safe space for students to be themselves, offering a diverse set of developmentally appropriate activities:
    • Academic enrichment,
    • Arts and crafts,
    • Cultural activities,
    • Community service opportunities,
    • Field trips,
    • Homework assistance,
    • Mindfulness,
    • Physical activities.
  • Hire and train staff who earn State of Wisconsin Afterschool & Youth Development credentials and receive more than 15 hours of professional development yearly.
  • Serve students a healthy snack or light dinner.
  • Supervise safe transition(s) from day school into before- and/or after-school programs.
  • Charge affordable rates and are approved Wisconsin Shares childcare providers. Families may have options for financial assistance or subsidies to help cover childcare costs.

We’re Hiring: Apply for a camp job today!

Interested in making a difference in the lives of Milwaukee youth? Learn more about working in Milwaukee Recreation Child Care Camps.