Camp Themes: A Weekly Breakdown
Every week at Swim&Gym Summer Camp brings a brand-new, exciting theme that keeps kids engaged, active, and inspired. Our themed Summer Day Camp experience blends swimming, gymnastics, sports, STEM activities, creative arts, and hands-on adventures into one unforgettable week after another.
We believe summer should be filled with movement, creativity, friendship, and confidence-building, not screens. Campers enjoy two swim lessons, indoor gym classes, open swim, GaGa Ball, soccer, basketball, T-ball, arts & crafts, STEM experiments, and exciting theme-based games and challenges. Each week also includes a special guest or field trip experience connected to the theme, giving kids something new to look forward to and parents added value in every session.
Our mission is simple: create a safe, high-energy, confidence-building summer camp where kids stay active, build life skills, make friends, and create lasting memories. Join us for a summer full of adventure, growth, and fun, where kids can truly be kids.
Week 1: The Mandalorian Mission!🌌
June 10 – June 12 (3 day week, prorated) Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
This is the way… to summer fun! Campers set out on an intergalactic adventure full of action, creativity, and teamwork. In the pool, young explorers will practice “water world” swimming skills under the guidance of certified instructors, gaining confidence with each lesson. Outside, epic games challenge campers to work together on daring missions, whether it’s recovering hidden treasures of the galaxy, rescuing a lost droid, or delivering a secret message across camp.
Tumbling and gym time transforms into Jedi-style training, rolling, jumping, and conquering exciting obstacle challenges that build strength and confidence. In arts and crafts, campers bring their imaginations to life as they design galactic gear for their missions, like star maps, jetpacks, or masks. 🚀✨ Our Field Trip Extravaganza is to Urban Air!, where campers can leap, climb, and soar as if traveling through the stars. Packed with action, creativity, and plenty of laughter, this is a mission every camper will be excited to accept! Word of the week: Positivity
Week 2: Raiders of the Lost Camp 💎
June 15 – June 19 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Get ready for a week of daring discoveries and thrilling adventures! Inspired by the excitement of classic treasure-hunting expeditions, campers will embark on a quest filled with action, creativity, and teamwork as they uncover the mysteries of the Lost Camp.
In the pool, our brave explorers will train like underwater adventurers, working on floating, gliding, and stroke skills to be better swimmers. In the gym, the adventure continues as campers tumble, balance, and climb through ancient temple training grounds. They’ll cross the Balance Beam Bridge of Bravery and roll through Explorer Tumbling Trails, designed to strengthen coordination, agility, and confidence, essential skills for any true adventurer! Plus, special Karate training with Empower Martial Arts! Campers will learn beginner martial arts skills focused on discipline, confidence, and respect.
Creativity comes alive in arts and crafts as campers design ancient treasure maps and create sparkling artifacts. The adventure peaks with a field trip to the Geology Museum, where campers will uncover real treasures of the earth—crystals, fossils, and gems that reveal the wonders of our world. With action, exploration, and plenty of laughter, Raiders of the Lost Camp is the ultimate quest for fun, discovery, and adventure. Word of the week: Respect
Week 3: Jungle Gym 🐾🌴
June 22 – June 26 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Swing into adventure with a wild week packed with fun, exploration, and creativity! In the pool, campers will glide into swim lessons with certified instructors to gain strong swim skills and become safer in and around the pool.
Tumbling transforms into jungle explorer training, as campers climb, swing, roll, and leap through obstacle courses inspired by vines, logs, and jungle terrain to build confidence, balance, and strength while having a roaring good time. Arts and crafts let campers get creative with animal masks and paper plate jungle animals,
The week’s highlights include a special field trip to Henry Vilas Zoo, where campers will enjoy a hands-on Zoo To You Program and an exciting visit from ZooZort, meeting exotic animals and learning about wildlife from expert educators. Packed with action, imagination, and discovery, Jungle Gym is the ultimate week for campers to explore, play, and roar with excitement! Word of the week: Friendship
Week 4: Freedom Frenzy 🎇
June 29 – July 3 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Get ready to dive into the red, white, and blue spirit! Campers will make a splash with Stars & Stripes as they swim across the pool and practice strokes, build confidence, and celebrate their swimming skills. In the gym, the excitement continues with our Red, White & Balance Beam Challenge and Tumbling Games, where campers flip, roll, and leap their way through star-spangled fun, building strength, coordination, and confidence.
Creativity bursts like fireworks during arts and crafts time! Campers will create sparkling firework art and handmade flags to show off their camp pride and red, white, and blue spirit. Outdoors, the fun keeps shining with Capture the Flag, Star Tag, and Firecracker Relays—action-packed games that keep campers moving and laughing under the summer sun.
Upper Campers (8 – 12) will experience the excitement of running the field and behind-the-scenes tours of Camp Randall. Our Lower Campers (5 – 7) will explore creativity and discovery at the Madison Children’s Museum, where their imaginations can soar as bright as fireworks on the Fourth of July. It’s a week filled with pride, creativity, and pure summer excitement—Freedom Frenzy style! Word of the week: Gratitude
Week 5: Legendary Pokémon Challenge ⚡🎮
July 6 – July 10 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Get ready, trainers, it’s time to catch them all! Campers will join Pokémon Training Quests, Evolution Relays, and Capture Challenges, completing tasks to earn badges and level up their skills in teamwork, speed, and agility. In the pool, campers will train like Water-type Pokémon, practicing their strokes, floats, and kicks to build confidence and coordination.
In the gym, campers will tackle Pokémon Gym Challenges, mastering tumbling and obstacle courses inspired by iconic Pokémon moves, like Pikachu’s Lightning Leap, Bulbasaur’s Balance Beam, and Charizard’s Fire Dash, to become ultimate Gym Leaders. During our craft time, creativity will soar as campers design their own Poké Balls and trainer badges and bring their favorite characters to life through color and imagination. To complete the adventure, Upper Camp will power up for an action-packed field trip to Geek’s Mania Arcade, while Lower Camp enjoys a splash-filled day of fun at McKee Farms Splash Pad. It’s a legendary week full of adventure, creativity, and splash-tastic fun, where every camper can become a true Pokémon Master! Word of the week: Motivation
Week 6: Moo-velous Wisconsin Adventure 🐄
July 13 -17 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Get ready for a week full of exploration, fun, and Wisconsin pride. Campers will step into the sights, sounds, and flavors of our great state with farm-inspired games, challenges, and activities. Outdoors, they’ll enjoy Barnyard Relays, Cheese Chase Races, and Wisconsin Wildlife Scavenger Hunts. Swimming time combines swimming skills with playful, splash-filled fun. Inside the gym, campers will tackle Dairy Dash Obstacle Courses, building strength, coordination, and teamwork as they move like cows, tractors, and Wisconsin critters!
During arts and crafts, campers will create farm animal masks and cheese-themed crafts. To round out the adventure, we will visit the Wisconsin State Capitol, enjoying a guided tour and a picnic lunch on the Capitol grounds. We will also have an adventure at Busy Barns, making this week a hands-on, Moo-velous Wisconsin experience full of games, creativity, and splash-tastic fun! Word of the week: Kindness 🚜
Week 7: Enchanted Kingdom 🏰
July 20 – July 24 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Step into a world of magic, castles, and adventure. During Enchanted Kingdom week, campers will explore mystical lands filled with dragons, unicorns, knights, and fairies while staying active and building confidence.
In the pool, swimmers glide like mermaids and strengthen their strokes with each swim lesson. Each swim builds coordination, strength, and water confidence. In the gym, campers train in the royal arena with balance beam quests and tumbling treasure hunts that develop agility, courage, and focus. Outdoors, they conquer knight obstacle courses, treasure relays, and fairy tag games that encourage teamwork and creativity.
Campers will create dragon and unicorn masks. The adventure continues with a field trip to Timbavati Wilderness Park, where campers will experience real-life animal encounters and explore the wonders of wildlife up close. It is a magical way to connect our kingdom theme to the real world. Each day blends movement, imagination, and friendship in a safe and positive environment where every child can feel like a hero in their own story. Word of the Week: Responsibility
Week 8: Horcrux Hunt 🧙♀️
July 27 – July 31 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Step into the wizarding world and magical adventures inspired by the world of Harry Potter! Campers will join the hunt for hidden Horcruxes through clever outdoor games like Quidditch Relay Races, Magical Creature Tag, and Potion Ingredient Hunts, combining teamwork, strategy, and a touch of mystery. During swimming time, campers will bring their best to swim lessons to level up. A visiting magician, Johnathan Elkins, will amaze campers with illusions and tricks, showing how a little imagination and curiosity can make the impossible come to life.
During art time, campers will craft their own magic wands, wizard house banners, sparking creativity and imagination. Midweek, the camp’s Headmistress will arrive with special deliveries of Chocolate Frogs and Jumping Jellybeans, adding a sweet surprise. ✨ Campers will embark on a magical journey to Monona Dream Park, exploring an enchanted outdoor realm filled with towering play structures, hidden pathways, and whimsical adventures that feel straight out of the Forbidden Forest. ✨ With spells, games, swimming challenges, and enchanting surprises, Horcrux Hunt Week is a spellbinding experience campers will never forget! 💫 Word of the week: Energy
Week 9: Camp Clue? Case of the missing Cheese Curd🧀
August 3 – August 7 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Step into a world of mystery, teamwork, and adventure as campers become junior detectives on the hunt for the missing cheese curd! Throughout the week, they’ll follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack secret codes to uncover who took the camp’s cheesiest treasure. In the pool, campers will sharpen their swimming skills through spy-themed swim lessons where they’ll practice floating, gliding, and kicking. Each lesson builds confidence and skill as they train to become top aquatic agents!
In the gym, the mystery continues as campers test their agility, coordination, and focus with Balance Beam Laser Training, Secret Agent Tumbling Missions, and Cheese Caper Circuits using bars, beams, and mats. They’ll need balance like detectives on a tightrope and quick thinking to complete each spy-inspired challenge.
During arts and crafts, campers will design their own Detective Badges and Secret Code Bracelets to prepare for field missions. The adventure continues with a field trip to Hinchley’s Dairy Farm 🚜, where campers will discover where cheese comes from and collect “real-world clues” for their investigation. Back at camp, they’ll navigate the Spy Maze Challenge, complete fingerprint analysis, and crack codes to finally solve the Case of the Missing Cheese Curd! It’s a week packed with mystery, movement, and mind-bending fun—perfect for every aspiring detective. 🧀 Bonus: A snack of cheese curds. Word of the week: Adventure
Week 10: Time Trekkers ⏳
August 11 – August 15 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Get ready to travel through time! Campers will journey across the past, present, and future, exploring ancient worlds, medieval quests, and futuristic adventures through games, challenges, and hands-on fun. Each day brings a new era to discover and exciting missions to complete! In the pool, campers will be mastering their floating, gliding, and stroke skills through themed challenges. Plus, special Karate training with Empower Martial Arts! Campers will learn beginner martial arts skills focused on discipline, confidence, and respect.
In the gym, the adventure continues as campers tumble, balance, and climb through the centuries. They’ll conquer the Balance Beam Time Bridge, roll through Dino Era Tumbling Trails, and test their strength and agility in the Time Warp Training Zone, featuring bars, mats, and creative obstacle elements. Every activity builds coordination, flexibility, and courage, key skills for any great time traveler! Creative minds will love making Fossil Impressions and Time Traveler Shields, sparking imagination with crafts inspired by history. The adventure peaks with a field trip to the MacKenzie Center, featuring archery, a scavenger hunt, a wildlife exhibit tour, and the thrilling educational game “Can You Survive?”, connecting campers with nature and discovery. It’s a week filled with exploration, creativity, and adventure through the ages—an unforgettable journey for every Time Trekker. Word of the week: Cooperation
Week 11: Grand Carnival Finale 🎪
August 17 – August 21 Sign up for Midvale Sign up for Deming
Step right up to the most exciting week of the summer, our Grand Carnival! Campers will celebrate with colorful games, thrilling challenges, and creative activities that keep everyone moving, thinking, and laughing. They’ll navigate a giant Carnival Obstacle Course, test their aim in Ring Toss Showdowns, and race through Relay Games using festive props and teamwork. In the pool, campers will put their swimming skills designed to reinforce their lessons in kicking, gliding, floating, and stroke coordination, with a splash of carnival fun!
In the gym, the excitement continues with Balance Beam Big Top Challenges, Tumbling Tricks, and Strength & Agility Circuits that help campers refine their balance, coordination, and core strength while performing like true carnival acrobats. Creative campers will design personalized carnival banners and work in teams to solve puzzles and scavenger hunt games, earning tickets toward carnival prizes.
Midweek, campers will head out for a scenic field trip to Devil’s Lake, exploring trails, playing nature-based games, and enjoying outdoor adventure. The week wraps up with our Friday Carnival Celebration, featuring camper-favorite games, craft displays, prizes, and even a dunk tank grand finale, the perfect way to celebrate an incredible summer of swimming, gymnastics, laughter, and fun at Swim&Gym Summer Camp! Word of the week: Reflection
