After School Programs

MacDowell Montessori School hosts after-school child-care programs in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.

Camp MacDowell is open every school day:

  • Wrap-around program – 11:25 a.m. to 3:00pm p.m. for K3 and K4 students.
  • After-School program – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for K3 through sixth-grade students. A nutritious snack or light meal is provided.

About Camp MacDowell

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 MacDowell Director at (414) 935-1340.
  • 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: 135.

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.