Cambridge Community Activities Program

CAP Office:
(608) 423-8108

Cambridge Pool:
(608) 423-8097

Youth Center:
(608) 423-8045


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Piano Lessons

Date: Tuesdays
April 27 – June 1
Times: 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All ages welcome
Location: CES Music Room
Instructor: Amy Baitinger, Certified Music Teacher
Fee: $90 per session (six half–hour lessons)

Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to learn how to play the piano! One on one lessons will ensure your child receives the attention and instruction they deserve. Each lesson is limited to one student and lasts 30 minutes. Lessons are filled on a first come, first served basis; contact the CAP office to schedule.

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Violin Lessons

Dates: Thursdays
Session I: June 10 – July 15
Session II: July 22 – August 26
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: CES Music Room
Instructor: Helen Beck
Fee: $110 R/ $125 NR for six half-hour lessons; violins available for rent at an affordable price with 6 month minimum commitment.

The CAP is offering violin lessons to all ages! Lessons will include an introduction to music and music theory, classical music and improvisation. Lessons will be taught in half-hour time slots and are filled on a first come, first served basis. On-line registration is not available; please contact the CAP office at (608) 423-8108.

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Babysitting Safety

Dates: Saturday, August 14
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: CES Family Room
Instructor: Kathy Sayre
Fee: $40 R / $55 NR

In cooperation with the American Red Cross, this course is being offered to youth ages 11-15, and will stress babysitter safety. The course addresses safety issues, preventing injuries and illness, basic child care, first aid, decision making skills, and age appropriate behavior and play. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and a sack lunch. Min 8 / Max 10

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Summer Day Camp

Day: Monday - Friday
Time: Half Days   Monday - Thursday 11:40 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
                           Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
         Full Days    Monday - Friday  8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Grades: 1 - 4
Bring: A sack lunch, comfortable clothes, swimsuit/towel, sunscreen
Location: “Base Camp” will be at the CES, Rooms 130 & 131
Fee: Half Day Weeks $110 R / $125 NR
       Full Day Weeks$135 R / $150 NR

Summer Day Camp is more than just summer day care, it’s an adventure! This state licensed day camp will offer hands-on activities that will provide your child with fun, excitement, and learning opportunities. Each day new adventures are planned and exciting activities, games, and crafts are based around our weekly theme. Your child will spend the day using their imaginations and making new friends.

Day camp staff will pick up campers from summer school at 11:40 a.m. and lead them to “base camp” for a sack lunch. Our Day Camp activities also include weekly trips to the Cambridge Library, and Cambridge Area Community Pool, as well as frequent trips to Westside Park.

Information packets will be sent home to by June 1 to those families from which we have received a registration form and fee. Packets will include a detailed summer schedule, required state forms, and other information pertaining to camp. All field trips are included in the cost of the camp; however, individuals will be responsible for any extra costs (snacks, souvenirs, etc.). Camp will be held rain or shine. Minimum 15 participants per session.

Week Theme Trip
Half Day Weeks    
June 14-18 Pow-wow Partee Aztalan State Park & Museum
June 21-25 Animania Henry Vilas Zoo
June 28- July 2 Hooray for the USA Little Amerricka
July 12-16 Nuts about Nature MacKenzie Environmental Ed. Center
July 19-23 Jr. Olympians Pettit National Ice Center
July 26-30 Bug Bonanza Olbrich Gardens
Full Day Weeks    
June 7-11 Fun with Food Babcock Dairy
July 5-9 Expedition Explorers Cave of the Mounds
August 2-6 Space Odyssey Milwaukee Public Museum
August 9-13 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Mid Continental Railway
August 16-20 Waterrama Watertown Aquatic Center
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Art in the Park

Times: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Ripley Park
Ages: 6 – 10
Fee: $5 R / $8 NR per session

Bring your child to Ripley Park once a month for arts and craft time! Art in the Park is a series of three workshops that focus on art fun in the sun. Each day will be a drop in time to create a fun themed project. Children shouldnot wear good clothes to craft class, or should
bring an old t-shirt to cover clothes. Registration is required for these classes. Minimum 5 participants. June 9 – Tie Dye Experiment
July 7 – Festive Fun
August 11 – Splash into Paint Exploration

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