Summer Camps - Wraparound Care & Full Day Options

Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation and Forestry offers two childcare summer camp options: Kids at the Park and Club Cardinal. Click on the tabs below to learn more about each camp!

  1. Club Cardinal (Summer School Wraparound Care)

Kids at the Park - Summer 2026

Looking for a fun and affordable childcare option? You're in luck! Kids at the Park is back for Summer 2026, offering options for full and half day summer camps at Wetmore Park for campers in 1st-5th grades. Full-Day program - June 15th - August 21st   2026, and half day from June 22nd-July 24th 2026.

Images from Kids at the Park activitiesEach week will feature fun themes, outdoor adventures, creative projects, and more to keep kids engaged and having fun, all in a safe and welcoming environment. With a mix of games, on site splashpad and playground time, arts and crafts, and even field trips and special visitors, this camp will be the perfect place for your child(ren) to build confidence, nurture a love of the outdoors, try new things, and connect with new friends.

This popular program is stationed at the Wetmore Park East Indoor/Outdoor Shelter and runs Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (full day program), and 1:00-5:00 (half day program).


Registration Information


Kids at the Park FULL Day Camp

Registration is open! As we intentionally keep this program small, spots are limited. Registering early is the best way to guarantee enrollment in the weeks you are interested in. If the weeks that you would like to enroll in are full - please join the waitlist. Spots may become available for you to enroll. Camp is held Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Program fee- $250.00 per week. Payment options available - see below for more information on payment plans. 

Early Bird Discount - Use code SUMMERCAMP26 at checkout through March 31, 2026 to receive a 10% registration discount.

  *Discount will not be applied retroactively. Contact our office with any questions. 

Register though our recreation program enrollment site, under "Camps", or view individual weeks below: 

WeekDatesThemeWeekDatesTheme
​​Week 1​June 15-19Fossil Finders​Week 6​​July 20-24​Magical Journey​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​Week 2​​June 22-26​Music Makers ​​​​Week​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 7​​​July 27-31​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Amazing Artists​
​Week 3​​June 19- July 3​Ocean Explorers​Week 8​August 3-7Camping Trip
​Week 4​​July 6-10​Barnyard Bash​Week 9​​​​​​​​​​​​​​August 10​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​-14​​Animal Planet
​Week 5​July 13-17Silly Circus ​Week 10​August 17-21Wacky Week​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



Kids at the Park HALF Day Camp

NEW THIS YEAR - we are excited to offer a new half day camp option during select (Sun Prairie Summer School) weeks. Participants in the half-day program will meet up with our full-day campers for an afternoon of fun including games, sports, arts and crafts and time on the playground and splashpad. Half day camp runs Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM during the weeks listed below. 

Registration for half day camp opens on April 7th, 9:00 AM. Spots will be limited. If the weeks you are interested in are full, please join the waitlist. 

Program fee- $180.00 per week. 

Register though our recreation program enrollment site, under "Camps", or view individual weeks below: 

Dates
​June 22-26​
​June 19- July 3​
​July 6-10​
July 13-17
July 20-24


Program Details

Refer to our 2026 Program Flyer for information about each week of camp. Additional information about camp can be found in the documents below. 

Kids at the Park 2026 Themes Flye


Child Information Sheet - This informational document is required of all participants and must be returned prior to your child starting camp. Completed copies can be set to asmet@cityofsunprairie.com.

Kids at the Park Caregiver Guide - This document addresses FAQ's about Kids at the Park, provides schedule outlines, introduces staff and details program policies. Looking for more info on Kids at the Park? This is the best place to start.

Camp Calendar - link coming soon! Check out our exciting summer ahead! Camp calendar will display themed days, field trips, and more!

2026 Program Flyer -  Check out our weekly themes and program dates.







Program Policies

Program Payment Options 

Participants may choose to pay in full at time of enrollment or elect to use a payment plan. Payment plans allow for you to spread out camp fees instead of paying in full at the time of enrollment.

The following schedule applies to payment plans:

    • At enrollment -A 10% deposit is due at time of registration.
    • Final Payment-The remaining balance must be paid in full by June 1st, 2026.
    • After June 1 - Payment plans will no longer be available. Full payment is required for any new enrollments.

Payments can be made towards your camp fees by visiting your account. If you have any questions or concerns about your payment plan, please contact our office for assistance.

Program Refund Policy 

Program fees will not be refunded or credited days that participant does not attend camp after enrolling. The following schedule applies to refunds:

    • Cancellations on or before June 1st - Eligible to receive a full refund minus a $25 withdrawal fee.
    • Cancellations after June 1st - Eligible for a 50% refund up to 14 days prior to your enrolled camp start date.
    • Cancellations within 14 days of your enrolled camp start date - No refunds will be issued.

Questions?

Contact Alyssa Smet, Recreation Program Coordinator