Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent, private Pre-K – 12 school, offering a challenging and comprehensive college-preparatory education, including the Madison area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills.
In the News
- MCDS’ own Ms. Franzen wins Crystal Apple Award. Click here to see the video coverage.
- Scientific American Article on the wide-ranging benefits of a music education, click here.
- NY Times Article on Singapore Math, click here.
- Article on How Do We Get More Students Interested In Math, Science & Tech Careers?
Registration Now Open for MCDS Summer Camp
Session 1 – June 17 – June 28
Session 2 – July 1 – July 12 (no camp on July 4)
Session 3 – July 15 – July 26
Please click here for more on the MCDS Summer Camp Programs.
Have an older student? Learn more about our Middle School summer enrichment programs for students entering 6th through 8th grade. Click here for the Middle School Summer Spark Brochure.
Summer Chess Camp / June 22 and 23rd
Please click the Summer 2013 Chess Camp Brochure for information regarding the First Annual MCDS Chess Camp. Staffed by Wisconsin Chess Academy. For the registration form, click the Summer Chess Camp Registration Form 2013.
CTM Summer Drama Camp at MCDS
Click the SDS Brochure 2013 for more information 
MCDS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.









