4-H Camp Upham Woods
Jefferson County is partnering with Dane County to offer our youth a 4-H Camp experience this summer. Please refer to their website for more details. Below is a brief description of camp as well as dates.
See details below for 2026 summer camps.
Youth will experience fun camp activities, crafts, field games, campfire, swimming, nature walks, games and more. They will connect with the outdoors, try new activities, and make new friends.
Camp is held at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center! It is a residential facility operated by the University of Wisconsin Extension (UWEX) and located on the magnificent Wisconsin River and amidst the bluffs of Upper Wisconsin Dells. Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, N194 County Rd N, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. Learn more about Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center
2026 Summer Camps
Traditional Camp
WHO: Any youth entering 4th-8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
WHEN: August 1-4, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE: $320
View last year’s schedule here! This year’s schedule will have some changes to make camp exciting for returning youth, but many camp favorites like swimming and water carnival will remain the same!
Outpost Camp
WHO: Any youth entering 8th-10th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
WHEN: July 19-22, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE: $342
Outpost Camp is an exciting introductory camping experience where youth spend time canoeing and sleeping in tents. The camp will spend the first night at Upham Woods as everyone learns the basics of camping, cooking outside and canoe safety before we head out as a group to paddle across the Wisconsin River and spend the next 2 nights camping on Blackhawk Island. Note: Blackhawk Island is a rustic camping experience with no running water or flush toilets.