Flying lessons inspire next generation at Camp Willa
Camp Willa, a five-day program run by the Willa Brown Aviation Academy, is offering young people from underserved communities a ...
‘Make art out of whatever,’ Creativity takes many forms at Grandview
The hilly landscape of Southwestern Wisconsin offers countless inspiring views. Nick Engelbert's Grandview on a hilltop outside Hollandale is no ...
‘Where time can stand still’: Why most Wisconsin summer camps stay open for decades
Summer camps are a big deal in Wisconsin. Whether it's playing sharks and minnows, roasting marshmallows while sitting around a ...
‘I Would Do Anything For Them’: Siblings Reflect On Separation
Family separation can be extremely traumatic, especially for children. At Camp To Belong-Wisconsin in Plymouth, brothers and sisters who have ...
Summer Camp Reunites Siblings Separated By Foster Care System
As groups of siblings sit around a large campfire, they begin to share stories while eating a few snacks. They’re ...
How We Tamed Nature
Summer sleepaway camp. For some kids, it’s the highlight of their year…where the innocence of childhood meets a magical, sometimes ...
Summer Camp Memories: The River That Wasn’t There
At thirteen, I set off for camp in northern Wisconsin to run rapids on churning rivers. Our counselor, Phil, asked ...
Discovering Orson Welles’ Wisconsin Roots
People don’t associate Orson Welles with Wisconsin. Even biographers gloss over the fact that the brilliant theater, radio, and film ...