Camp RISE 2025 applications are now open! Applications close Friday, May 9 at 5:00pm CST.

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Camp RISE 2025 will run June 23rd to August 1st. Due to the large volume of applications expected, Camp RISE staff will send out notifications about application status up to 4 weeks after applications close.

You must submit the registration form AND checklist of paperwork for your application to be processed. Your application will not be viewed until all forms and electronic paperwork are submitted. Required paperwork includes:

1. 1. Release Form
   2. Promotional Consent
   3. Release of Liability
   4. Authorization of Medical Treatment
   5. Payment Agreement
   6. T-Shirt Form
   7. Transportation Form

Camp RISE is a free summer enrichment and career exploration program that aims to provide Milwaukee youth with the tools to become leaders in their community. Camp RISE is an Earn & Learn initiative developed in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee. Camp RISE youth must meet the following qualifications: 

1. Reside in the city of Milwaukee
2. Be enrolled in a Milwaukee Public School 
3. Aged 10-13 on the first day of camp (June 23, 2025)

Camp RISE includes evidence-based youth leadership curriculum to empower participants to help them make positive decisions and contribute to a better society. The 6-week camp programming includes:

• Field trips across the city
• Career exploration
• Beautifying Milwaukee through community projects
• Building teamwork skills
• Inspirational speakers
• Monetary stipend for participation
• Lasting memories and relationships!

Youth age 14-24 can apply now for Earn & Learn​!

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We believe in the transformative power of early career exposure and hands-on experience. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support life-changing experiences for Milwaukee's youth and young adults by donating to Camp RISE. Your support will fund unique opportunities for participants to explore career paths, develop essential life skills, and engage in activities that positively impact their communities—laying the groundwork for lifelong success and economic stability.

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