The Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc. (WLF) is proud to announce that camper applications are now available for the 70th summer of the Wisconsin Lions Camp. The ten-week summer camping program is provided free-of-charge for Wisconsin youth and adults with disabilities, made possible by the financial support of the Lions Clubs of Wisconsin along with individual and business donors.
The 2026 summer schedule is as follows:
- June 7 – 11th: Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired (ages 18+)
- June 14 – 18th: Youth with Diabetes (ages 10 – 17)
- June 21 – 25th: Youth with Diabetes (ages 10 – 17)
- June 28 – July 2nd: Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism (invitation only)
- July 5 – 9th: Youth with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism (ages 10 – 17)
- July 12 – 16th: Youth with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism (ages 10 – 17)
- July 19 – 23rd: Youth who are Blind or Visually Impaired and Youth with Epilepsy (ages 6 – 17)
- July 26 – 30th: Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ages 6 – 17)
- August 2 – 6th: Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ages 6 – 17)
- August 10 – 14th: Adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ages 18+)
Applications and disability eligibility requirements can be found at www.wisconsinlionscamp.com. Important considerations for campers to qualify include the ability to function socially and behaviorally with a ratio of one staff to six campers, be independent in self-care skills (toileting, dressing, bathing, and eating), and be a resident of the State of Wisconsin or attend school in Wisconsin, in addition to the disability specific requirements. Each session has room for up to 150 campers. Once an application is successfully submitted, the confirmation process can take up to a month.
The 2026 application deadlines are as follows:
- Friday April 24: Deadline for Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Friday May 15: Deadline for All Youth Camps
- Monday July 13: Deadline for Adults who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
For additional information, please visit www.wisconsinlionscamp.com. We can also be reached by calling (715) 677-4969 or emailing us at info@wisconsinlionscamp.com.