2026 Summer Camps at Madison Country Day School in Waunakee
Summer Discovery registration is now open!
Ignite Curiosity at Summer Discovery: Join us for Summer Camp at Madison Country Day School in Waunakee!
Experience an enriching 2026 summer camp at MCDS Summer Discovery. We offer a wide range of exciting summer programs for kids from Pre-K through Grade 12. Our beautiful 40-acre campus in Waunakee provides the perfect natural backdrop for adventure, just minutes away from Madison, WI.
Our youth summer camps are specially designed to spark a lifelong love of nature, science, and exploration. Whether you are looking for early childhood summer programs or for teen research camps, our scenic campus and expert staff offer a safe, engaging environment for every student.
Why attend camp at Summer Discovery?
Expert Instruction: Camps are led by our own MCDS teachers with hands-on STEAM activities that take learning beyond the classroom.
STEAM & Nature: We combine Science, Art, and Nature with outdoor experiences - from outdoor experiments to hikes through Cherokee Marsh.
Opportunities for Advanced Research (Grades 8-12): Our Summer Research Academy (SRA) partners with Edgewood College, giving students access to real college labs in downtown Madison.
Summer Discovery 2026 Camps
Select the grade your camper will be entering for the 2026-27 school year.
Registration Information
We use Popsicle, a third-party website, for camp registration. If you have not used Popsicle with us before, you will be prompted to create an account in order to register.
If the session your child is interested in attending is full, please email summercamp@madisoncountryday.
Who can participate?
Summer Discovery is open to the greater community (not just MCDS students!) entering grades Pre-K through Grade 7. We offer our Summer Research Academy for students entering grades 8-12.
Summer Discovery 2026 Camp Sessions
Session 1: June 22-26
Session 2: June 29-July 3
Session 3: July 6-10
Session 4: July 13-17
Session 5: July 20-24
Session 6: July 27-31
Summer Discovery Schedule & Logistics
- All sessions run for one week, and many students attend multiple sessions! Our Summer Research Academy programs run for two weeks.
- Daily Schedule: Summer Discovery begins at 9:00 am and we offer optional before-camp care beginning at 8:00 am for an additional fee. Dismissal is 4:00 pm with optional after-camp care until 5:00 pm. Each camp follows a schedule that includes class time, plenty of outdoor recess, lunch, sports, and a daily all-camp game.
- Location: Madison Country Day School Campus. We are located at 5606 River Road in Waunakee, just off highway 113.
Summer Discovery Tuition
$550 for each one-week session.
Registrations are 100% refundable until April 1. After that date, tuition is non-refundable. However, schedule changes to another session may be made, provided space is available.
Contact Us
For Summer Discovery: Contact Camp Directors, Breanna Kluz and Kristin Peterson, at summercamp@madisoncountryday.org with any questions including help with registration.
For Summer Research Academy: Contact Program Director Rachael Lancor at rlancor@madisoncountryday.org.
What parents say about their
happy campers
“The crafts and games were incredibly engaging, and my camper left very excited to return to camp after the holiday break.”
“Chess camp staff were great! My son loved it and learned a lot.”
“Barrett loved the camp. He was eager to go and wanted to stay longer. It was a very positive experience.”
