The Wisconsin Humane Society Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides young people in need of financial assistance the opportunity to attend summer camp. Full scholarships are available for summer camps at the Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine Campuses for young people completing grades 1-9.
Teachers or mentors can nominate a young person they think will benefit from a summer camp experience, or families can apply directly. We encourage young people of all diverse backgrounds to submit an application. Forms can be submitted online or printed and returned by mail or email. Families must commit to ensuring their camper attends camp every day and be able to provide transportation to and from camp.
FOR TEACHERS/MENTORS | Applications are due April 7, 2026
FOR FAMILIES | Applications are due April 15, 2026
Scholarship FAQs
Families who accept a scholarship must commit to providing transportation for their camper to and from camp each day and to have their camper attend every day of camp. Families also need to pack a lunch for their camper each day.
Scholarships will cover 100% of the camp tuition. Scholarships do not cover transportation costs or lunches.
Teacher and mentor nomination forms are due April 7, and applications from families are due April 15. Applications postmarked by April 15 will be accepted. Applications may be submitted through the online form above, email, or mail.
Camps are designed for young people completing grades 1-9 this school year. Age ranges vary based on the camp and its activities. To see specific camp sessions offered for each age range, visit our camps page.
Camps are offered in June, July, and August at the Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine Campuses. Visit our camps page for specific sessions and dates for each campus.
Each camp session is five days long (Monday through Friday). Camp days run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To reach as many families as possible, we only award one camp session per child.
Yes! Please submit one completed form per child. We consider each scholarship application individually, and it’s possible that we may only award one scholarship per household based on availability.
Applicants will be notified by May 15 via email. Please include a valid and clearly printed email address that you check frequently on the application.
You can submit your application online. If you choose to fill out a hard copy, you can scan and email the completed form to mkatzuba@wihumane.org or mail it to:
Youth Programs Camp Scholarship
Wisconsin Humane Society
4500 W Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Included in your acceptance notification email, you will receive a link to finalize your camper’s participation in camp. Your child’s summer camp spot will be held for two weeks from the date you receive the scholarship acceptance email. You must confirm your camper’s attendance by responding to your acceptance email within two weeks. If you do not, your camper’s scholarship will be forfeited and will be opened to another student on our waitlist.
Please call 414-604-6153 or email Megan at mkatzuba@wihumane.org if you have additional questions or concerns.
Yes! But please only complete a printable application if you are unable to submit the online application. Please do not submit both.
- Milwaukee: Printable application form for families
- Ozaukee: Printable application form for families
- Racine: Printable application form for families
