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Fernwood Montessori School hosts wrap-around and after-school child care camps in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.
Camp Fernwood is open every school day:
- Wrap-Around – Welcomes K3 and K4 students from 10:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. A nutritious snack or light meal is provided.
- After-School – Welcomes K5 through seventh-grade students from 2:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A nutritious snack or light meal is provided.
About Camp Fernwood
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 Fernwood Director, Michelle Stehlik, at (414) 294-1313 or stehlim@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
- 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: 112.
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.