The City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department offers many summer programs for area youth!  These programs promote and emphasize the importance of having fun in leisure and educational programs for all ages.

Questions regarding the programs, please contact: Hunter Elsen

Nature Day Camps (#327301)

Mondays-Fridays; Monday, June 8 - Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm | Pettibone Park Ages 6-12 | Max: 60
Registration Fee: $120; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $80
**Registration Deadline: Friday prior to camp**

Join us for our Nature Day Camps at Pettibone Park! Experience archery, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, disc golf, crafts, gym class favorites, and more! Participants must bring a lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Snacks are provided. *No camp week of June 29 – July 3*

Nature Day Camp Weeks:
Week 1 | June 8-June 12
Week 2 | June 15-June 19
Week 3 | June 22-June 26
Week 4 | July 6-July 10
Week 5 | July 13-July 17
Week 6 | July 20-July 24
Week 7 | July 27-July 31

Playground Program (#327101)

Mondays-Fridays; Monday, June 8 - Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm | Weigent Park Shelter Ages 6-12 | Max: 100
Registration Fee: $240
Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $160
**Registration Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026**

The Weigent Playground Program is a perfect opportunity for your child to get outside this summer and engage in exciting games, crafts, and fitness activities. Campers attending should bring a water bottle, lunch, shoes and clothes for outdoor play. Snacks are provided. The Playground Program features “Fun Days” throughout the summer with fields trips, visits to Veterans Memorial Pool, and much more! *No camp: Thursday, July 2 or Friday, July 3* 

Adventure Camp (#327302)

Mondays-Fridays; Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 14, 2026
9:00am-4:00pm | Myrick Park Main Shelter & Pettibone Park Rental Shelter Ages 6-12 | Max: 100
Registration Fee: $240; Registration Fee w/ Resident Discount: $160
**Registration Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026**

End your summer with a bang! Join us for a two-week adventure at Myrick Park & Pettibone Park. Participants will experience fishing, hiking, scavenger hunts, field trips, swimming, and more! Campers must bring lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Snacks are provided.