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Swift Nature Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer! Our overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 is located in beautiful Wisconsin. We offer a unique blend of traditional summer camp activities and environmental education to help kids increase their appreciation for nature, science, and the environment. We’ve got it all – fun, friendships, adventure trips, and nature! Spend your summer with us – you’ll never forget it!

Parents in Hartland, Wisconsin, looking to give their kids an outdoor learning experience need to look no further than Tinkergarten! Their play-based curriculum is designed by education experts and loved by all families, providing parents and caregivers with the tools they need to raise capable, confident, and healthy children. With weekly sessions facilitated by a certified, trained local leader, families can join in on the fun in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. The activities are tailored to children ages 1-8, and focus on important early learning skills such as focus, persistence, creativity, problem-solving, empathy, and communication. Tinkergarten makes purposeful outdoor play accessible for every family, and offers a curriculum to extend the play at home. To get started, parents can try a free class, enroll in a season-long class, or even become a Tinkergarten leader and start a new group. Join the other families today and get outside to make the most of your kids’ early learning years!

At Board & Brush Creative Studio, we strive to empower you to create beautiful wooden pieces and become a “DIY master.” Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the steps to achieve a timeless look and feel for your personalized wood projects, from distressing and sanding with the grain to staining and much more. With a variety of workshops, private events, and other opportunities to learn and create, Board & Brush provides a unique experience with all the materials needed for you to leave with a beautiful, classic wooden piece to adorn your walls.

The Playhouse & Performing Arts Academy is located in the historic Masonic Lodge in the heart of downtown Hartland. Our 82-seat black box theatre, scenic, paint, and costume shops, and The Playhouse Performing Arts Academy provide an inspiring venue for the creative minds of Lake Country. Our season brings a diverse array of performances and events including compelling dramas, powerful classics, full scale musicals, an annual production of A Christmas Carol, and exceptional youth programs. Our Board of Directors is committed to providing innovative and entertaining programming that educates, inspires, and unites the community.

Welcome to our family-friendly martial arts school, where we focus on respect, discipline, and the progression of belts based on both character development and skill proficiency. We offer a wide variety of classes and activities for the whole family, including TaeKwonDo, Brazilian JiuJitsu, Kali, private instruction, and fitness boxing. In addition to our regular classes, we have a unique program for the local community. Our “Parents Night Out” and birthday parties are the perfect way for your children to learn the basics of self-defense in a fun and safe environment. Our practical self-defense program is a unique blend of TaeKwonDo, Brazilian JiuJitsu, Kali, and Hapkido. At our martial arts school, we believe in providing the highest quality of instruction for the whole family. We strive to create an environment of respect and discipline, and we emphasize individual character development and skill proficiency for belt progression. We offer a wide range of classes and activities to suit everyone’s needs, and our “Parents Night Out” and birthday parties are the perfect way to introduce your children to the basics of self-defense.

Day camp at Camp Whitcomb/Mason is a great opportunity for kids and teens, ages 7-17, to gain self-confidence, personal growth and a sense of wonder. Our outstanding counselors will guide campers through a variety of activities such as exploring the outdoors, swimming, fishing, creative art projects, and learning new games. Plus, we provide healthy snacks and lunch each day! Join us for a summer of unforgettable fun and learning.

The Waukesha County Conservatory is a nationally recognized community of independent music teachers that has been providing quality music instruction since 1975. Having given over 3 million lessons, the Conservatory is a trusted leader in music instruction for all ages and abilities. Located in the Hartland Piano/Music Building on Hwy 83, the Conservatory offers individualized private lessons that are designed to meet each student's individual needs and goals. The Waukesha County Conservatory is dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of musicians. Lessons are tailored to the individual needs of each student and taught by highly qualified instructors. With over 3 million lessons taught since 1975, the Conservatory is a leader in the field of music instruction. Located in the Hartland Piano/Music Building on Hwy 83, the Conservatory provides students with a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. The Waukesha County Conservatory is committed to helping each student reach their fullest potential. With a variety of music instruction options, the Conservatory provides students of all ages and abilities with the highest quality instruction available. Since 1975, the Conservatory has been providing expert music instruction with over 3 million lessons given. Located in the Hartland Piano/Music Building on Hwy 83, the Conservatory is a nationally recognized community of independent music teachers that is dedicated to helping each student reach their musical goals.

Katie Behrend Berg is an impressive young woman. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in Theatre and Business, and then went on to study at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned a BFA in Musical Theatre. She has been performing with various groups for over fifteen years, bringing her experience to the stage with University Theatre-Madison, Waukesha Civic Theatre, Lake Country Playhouse, Theatre on Main, Accent on Dance, To the Point, and the Arrowhead High School Broadway Company. In addition to her impressive performance background, Katie is also a teacher. She is the Lake Country Playhouse Education Director and Production Director for Brookfield Center for the Arts. She specializes in helping her students access and expand their natural voices in a healthy manner. She also provides tools to help her students use their voices for a variety of musical styles. She uses her knowledge to teach her students how to break down components of vocal and performance work to help them problem solve and ultimately improve the performance as a whole. The arts can be a ton of fun, but it also helps develop essential life skills. Katie strives to create a safe, constructive and creative learning environment for her students, so they can become more confident and develop vital life skills that will help them in all settings, not just on the stage.