Easterseals Wisconsin Camp & Respite Services

Easterseals Wisconsin Camp & Respite Services includes Camp Wawbeek Youth Sessions with traditional camp activities. It also includes the Wisconsin Elks/Easterseals Respite Camp, which provides overnight, individualized respite care for campers with severe and multiple disabilities.

Programs

• Camp Wawbeek Youth Sessions — Ages 7-18 · Summer six-day sessions; a special 4-day holiday session between Christmas and New Year’s Eve; weekends from September through May · Accessible camp for children and adults with disabilities; includes traditional camp activities. One counselor for every two-three campers.
• Camp Wawbeek Adult Sessions — 18+ · Weekend and summer sessions · General adult sessions for anyone age 18 and older.
• Camp Wawbeek Older Adults — 40+ · Weekend and summer sessions · Session for older adults age 40 and older.
• Camp Wawbeek Pioneer Camp — 18+ · Outdoor program for adventurous campers; includes camping outside, hiking, cooking over an open fire, and sleeping under the stars.
• Transitions Camp — 15-25 · Weekend sessions throughout the school year and summer · For campers ready to learn about setting goals, caring for themselves independently, work, money, cooking, and working with peers.
• Wisconsin Elks/Easterseals Respite Camp — Ages 3-18 · Year-round · Overnight, individualized respite care for campers with severe and multiple disabilities.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

Camp Wawbeek began providing services in 1938. Camp Wawbeek has a registered nurse living on-site, and the facilities are fully accessible.

Campers with physical or mild cognitive disabilities or those who need behavior support can attend Camp Wawbeek if they are able to succeed in a small group setting. Respite Camp accepts campers with severe and multiple disabilities who have been turned down by many other programs. Youth supervision ratios are required for rentals.

Last updated November 5, 2026.