Whittier School

K4 - 5th Grade

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398@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
4382 South Third Street
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After-School Program (Camp Whittier)

John Greenleaf Whittier School hosts an after-school child care camp in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.

Camp Whittier is open every school day from 2:20 to 5:30 p.m. A nutritious snack or light meal is provided.

Our camp provides a wide range of activities that support students’ academic enrichment, cultural, physical, and social development, emphasizing affordability, quality, and safety.

  • For more information, contact the Whittier office at (414) 294-1400.
  • To enroll your child today, register online.
  • To update your WI Shares authorization, call 1-888-947-6583.
    • Provider Number: 2000563892
    • Location Number: 063

About Milwaukee Recreation Child Care Camps

Thousands of families rely on Milwaukee Recreation Child Care Camps yearly—and in some cases year-round—to provide affordable, convenient, safe, and enriching programming for children ages three to 12.

Child Care Camps:

  • Offer services Monday through Friday on regularly scheduled school days.
  • Cater to students ages three to 12. Exact ages vary by location.
  • Are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, and participate in the YoungStar child care quality rating and improvement system.
  • Form a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for students.
  • Promote creativity, reinforce knowledge, and offer a safe space for students to be themselves, offering a diverse set of developmentally appropriate activities:
    • Academic enrichment
    • Arts and crafts
    • Cultural activities
    • Community service opportunities
    • Field trips
    • Homework assistance
    • Mindfulness
    • Physical activities
  • Hire and train staff who earn State of Wisconsin Afterschool & Youth Development credentials and receive more than 15 hours of professional development yearly.
  • Serve students a healthy snack or light dinner.
  • Supervise safe transition(s) from day school into before- and/or after-school programs.
  • Charge affordable rates and are approved Wisconsin Shares childcare providers. Families may have options for financial assistance or subsidies to help cover childcare costs.

We’re Hiring: Apply for a camp job today!

Interested in making a difference in the lives of Milwaukee youth? Learn more about working in Milwaukee Recreation Child Care Camps.

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Parent Bulletin – May 21, 2025

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Whittier Calendar

  • November 24, 2025 – November 25, 2025 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)
  • November 26, 2025 – November 28, 2025 – No Classes (Thanksgiving Break)
  • December 10, 2025 – Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
  • December 22, 2025 – December 26, 2025 – No Classes (Winter Break)
  • December 29, 2025 – January 2, 2026 – No Classes (Winter Break)

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(414) 294-1400
398@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
4382 South Third Street

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