Summer Camps & Programs Enrollment Information

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Northwestern Recreation! Registration for our 2026 summer camps and programs is right around the corner—mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out. Returning camper registration opens Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. and closes Friday, January 23, at noon. All others may register beginning on Monday, January 26 at 10 a.m. during general registration.

Our summer offerings span all ages and interests, featuring everything from multi-sport athletics and adventurous on-campus activities to sailing and windsurfing along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

PROGRAM RETURNING CAMPER REGISTRATION* GENERAL REGISTRATION
Wildcat Sports Camps Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Opening at 10 a.m.		 Monday, January 26, 2026
Opening at 10 a.m.
Youth Sailing & Windsurfing Camps Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Opening at 10 a.m.		 Monday, January 26, 2026
Opening at 10 a.m.
Adult Sailing Lessons Monday, February 2, 2026
Opening at 10 a.m.
Adult Windsurfing Lessons Monday, February 2, 2026
Opening at 10 a.m.

*Note: "Returning campers" are defined as participants from our 2025 camp season. Non-returners who attempt to register during Returner Registration will be removed.
 

2026 Summer Camp Programs

Wildcat J.V. Sports Camp | Grades 1 – 5 | Learn more
Unlock your campers's passion for sports and physical activity! Each day introduces campers to a variety of sports, games, and activities while engaging in teamwork, friendship, and sportsmanship.

Wildcat Varsity Sports Camp | Grades 6 – 8 | Learn More
Elevate your camper's athleticism! Our new summer program focuses on developing multi-sport skills and promoting lifelong physical well-being through daily activities, on-campus biking adventures, and exciting off-campus field trips!

Little Cats Sailing Camp | Ages 5 – 8 | Learn More
Crafted for the youngest sailors, Little Cats Sailing Camp offers an introduction to dinghy sailing to help them feel comfortable on the water and in boats.

Big Cats Sailing Camp | Ages 9 – 15 | Learn More
Transform your camper's summer with an exhilarating sailing adventure! Campers enjoy hands-on fun and educational activities on and off the water while developing a genuine love for sailing.

Wildcat Windsurfing Camp | Ages 9 – 15 | Learn More
Campers learn to conquer the wind and waves of Lake Michigan while receiving top-notch instruction focused on safety, water fun, and fostering a genuine love for windsurfing.
 

Adult "Learn To" Classes

Adult Learn to Sail | Ages 16 and Up  | Learn more
Enjoy focused instruction on basic sailing skills, nomenclature, safety practices, right-of-way rules, and rigging/derigging procedures. 

Adult Learn to Windsurf | Ages 16 and Up | Learn More
Adult Learn to Windsurf program is crafted for beginners and those seeking a wind-blown adventure! Join us for an introduction to basic windsurfing skills, nomenclature, right-of-way rules, and safety practices.
 

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