Our day camps typically feature environmental-themed learning activities, games, swimming, and crafts in small, age-appropriate groups.
2026 DAY CAMP THEMES
Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9, 2026
From butterflies to dinosaurs – explore the amazing animals that call Wisconsin home. Campers will dig into the lives of a variety of animals as we uncover amazing talents, unique habits, and incredible skills these animals possess to help them survive.
Monday, July 13 – Thursday, July 16, 2026
Build it, play it, live it – your on-screen favorites as real-world adventures. Hunt Hill will transform popular video games into real-world activities utilizing campers’ creativity to bring these games to life.
Monday, July 20 – Thursday, July 23, 2026
Enjoy everything water this week! Campers will get to fish, canoe, pond, slip and slide, play a variety of water-themed games, and learn about our local aquatic animals.
Monday, August 3 – Thursday, August 6, 2026
Master outdoor survival skills as we learn about outdoor safety along with survival techniques for fire starting, shelter building, and finding food and water in the wild. Campers attending this week have the OPTION TO ATTEND A ONE-NIGHT SLEEPOVER.
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DETAILS
Dates: Select weeks, Monday–Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, drop-off starting at 8:30 am
Ages: Youth day camps are open to 7-12 year olds, with 30 camper spots available for each camp.
Program Fee: $195/camper/camp-week.
(The actual cost for Hunt Hill to operate these camps is $270/camper/camp-week; donations are appreciated!)
Youth Medical & Release Form: All day camp participants will be required to fill out and submit a Youth Medical & Release Form.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Registration will open for Hunt Hill members on February 16, 2026 at noon.
Registration for the general public opens on February 23, 2026 at noon. Registration is required.
Want to pay by check? Great! Just fill out THIS FORM and mail it in with your check.
NOTE: Registration closes one week before each camp. Call the office (715-635-6543) or email [email protected] if you’d like to register for camps that have already closed.
Day Camp Policy Handbook: Click HERE to view the 2025 Day Camp Policy Handbook.
2026 Shuttle Service: We are currently looking for a sponsor to help us provide shuttle service to families in the Shell Lake and Spooner area. The shuttle will be Hunt Hill’s 11-passenger van, driven by Hunt Hill staff member Sage Dunham. CLICK HERE for more details.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A DAY AT CAMP
Each day starts with a welcome circle to review rules and learn what adventures the day holds!
After welcome circle, campers engage in hands-on activities that explore the theme.
There is a mid-morning break for snacks before its off to more activities!
Before lunch we have some calmer time indoors to work on an arts and craft project.
Campers bring their own lunch to enjoy at the shaded picnic table area. It’s a great time to relax and chat with friends.
Swim Time at Hunt Hill’s private waterfront is a favorite part of camp! The beach is monitored by Hunt Hill trained lifeguards.
Choice time allows for open play at the nature playground, access to sports equipment, or just quiet time to relax.
The end of the week features a parent presentation where we share the highlights of camp with our friends and family.
PACKING LIST
We will send a comprehensive packing list in advance of camp.
Packing List:
- Layers for changing weather (sweatshirt, sweatpants, raincoat, etc.)
- Shoes for running/hiking (sneakers or hiking boots work well)
- Shoes for the waterfront (sandals or aquasocks work well)
- Sunscreen that the camper can apply independently
- Bagged lunch & snack (please place these in separate containers)
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Backpack to carry it all in
- Optional: Hat or sunglasses
- Optional: Bug spray
Here are the items that campers are not allowed at Day Camp:
- Electronics (cell phones, video games, tablets, etc.)
- Toys from home
- Money
- Gum
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Early Day Camp registration will open for Hunt Hill members Monday, February 16 at noon.
Day Camp registration will open on Monday, February 23 at noon for the general public.
We have a plan to reduce the chances of communicable disease spreading at camp. You can read the plan here:
Communicable Disease Plan
While every day is a little different at camp, we typically do all of the following activities. Here’s an example schedule:
- Arrival & Check-in
- Welcome Circle
- Environmental Educational Activities & Snack Time
- Craft Time
- Lunch
- Choice Time
- Afternoon Games/Practice Parent Presentations
- Swim Time
- Pack Up/Clean Up, Closing Circle
- Parent Presentations & Check-out
Day Camps are overseen by our Program Coordinator and a certified Emergency Medical First Responder (EMR). Both staff members work with the Summer Staff to identify and reduce risks in their activity plans.
All Day Camp Staff are trained in First Aid, CPR/AED, Epi-Pen Administration, and Bloodborne Pathogens. All lifeguards are certified through the American Red Cross Lifeguard course. Lifeguards are on duty any time youth are swimming or in watercraft. All participants are required to wear lifejackets when in watercraft.
Hunt Hill thoroughly trains our staff in Emergency Action Plans including Fire, Weather, Intruder, Lost Camper, Lost Swimmer, and other related emergencies. All staff members carry a walkie-talkie and first aid kit in order to respond to emergencies quickly. A stock Epi-Pen and AED are onsite in case of emergencies.
The camper to staff ratio never exceeds 15:1, which allows our staff to keep close watch over campers. Often we have a staff member and a group assistant/junior counselor with each group. All Day Camp staff are trained to prevent and identify abuse. We follow a three person rule, which states that whenever a camper is in a private space such as a room or building that is not publicly visible there will always be three people.
Your camper will never be required to swim, but they will be required to go to the waterfront each day with their cohort (except when the weather conditions are unsafe for swimming). Swim time is an important part of the Day Camp schedule. Most campers love swim time and look forward to it everyday.
Our summer staff members are certified lifeguards and there are always a minimum of two lifeguards on duty anytime there are youth in the water.
If your camper does not know how to swim or is a weak swimmer, we recommend sending them with a lifejacket to help them feel comfortable in the water. They will be restricted to the shallow end of the waterfront and actively supervised by the shallow end lifeguard.
If your camper dislikes swimming, we still recommend sending them with a swimsuit and towel. That way they can still choose to get in the water in case they get hot and would like to sit in the water to cool down. They are welcome to bring something with them to the waterfront to entertain themselves such as a book, coloring sheets, etc. They are also welcome to just wade in the water to search for fish and tadpoles.
If your camper is a strong swimmer, they will have the option to complete the deep end test in order to swim in the deeper section of the swim area and jump off the raft. The deep end test includes swimming three lengths of the dock (approximately 25 meters total) followed by treading water for 60 seconds. Their test will be supervised by a lifeguard. If they pass the test, they will be able to swim in the deep end under the supervision of the deep end lifeguard.
WAYS TO REGISTER
Online
Register online by clicking the button.
Visit this page for a quick tutorial on how to register.
Phone
Call the office between 9 am & 4 pm on weekdays to register over the phone. We can take credit card payment over the phone.
715-635-6543
In-Person
Stop by the office between 9 am & 4 pm on weekdays to register in person or mail a check.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Participants who cancel online or notify Hunt Hill by email or phone at least 48 hours before the program or event will receive a refund minus a 10% processing fee.*
- Participants can choose to receive their refund via their payment method or keep it as a credit** for a future program.
- Participants who cancel less than 48 hours before the program will not receive a refund or credit.
- Participants who cancel online or notify Hunt Hill by email or phone, at least 15 days before the day of the program or event will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.*
- Participants who cancel less than 15 days will not receive a refund or credit, unless their spot can be filled by another participant. If filled, a refund will be issued minus a 10% processing fee.*
- Participants who cancel 48 hours or less before the program will not receive a refund or credit.
Refunds will follow the same procedures as the ‘Programs Over $25/person’, except that:
- If a participant cancels less than 15 days before the first day of Spanish Camp and the spot cannot be filled, the participant will receive a ½ refund (no additional 10% processing fee assessed).
- If a participant has to leave during the week of camp, a refund of $50/night will be refunded.
If Hunt Hill has to cancel a program or event, all paid registrants will receive a full refund or credit.
*There is no processing fee assessed on refunds kept as credit or when the participant paid with cash or check.
**Credits can be held until December 31 of the year the cancellation was made. After that, credit is forfeited. Hunt Hill is unable to offer refunds for credits requested and not used.