Programs

PEAK is a progressive, year-round program. Year after year, our participants have access to a variety of activities in different locations that allows them to discover where they shine. While our annual program offerings are flexible and responsive to what our kids and families need at the moment, PEAK has six major program areas: Day Camps, Resident Camps, Teen Programs, Community Programs, School-Based Programs, and Expeditions.

DAY CAMP

Our Day Camp program, housed in our program center in Milwaukee, is offered to participants in Grades 1- 8 and offers sessions by cohort and topic area in the summer months. Day Camps encourage participants to explore their interests and build on their strengths while learning more about the Milwaukee community.

Our Pathfinders experience fun outside of their immediate communities through excursions around Milwaukee.

RESIDENT CAMP

Lake Valley Camp (LVC), PEAK’s resident camp, sits on 650 natural acres of rolling hills and forest in Boscobel WI. LVC operates seasonally, offering multi week sessions in the summer and weekend retreats in the spring and fall. Examples of program areas offered at LVC are nature/ecology, garden, equestrian, performing arts, visual arts, outdoor living, boating, swimming, archery, and team sports.

Participants are often given the opportunity to lead songs, skits, and other activities while at resident camp.

Learn more about Lake Valley Camp

TEEN PROGRAMS

PEAK provides a variety of programs for high school students to connect and grow. The Leadership Trainee (LT) Program, our flagship high school program, is based on professional development through paid internships, with accompanying coaching and training, and community service.

Our Leaders-In-Training bond and build relationships during their 2 week internship at our Lake Valley Camp.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Our Community Programs harness the resources of our city and activate our program center year round to provide a platform for exploration, leadership and connection. Action projects, community service opportunities, and exploration of the various activities, destinations and cultures in Milwaukee are essential components of the programs. Community programs includes events, drop-in programs and project-based learning programs for all ages.

Kids from the Tiefenthaler neighborhood connect with PEAK for activities, free lunch, and a sense of belonging.

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS

School-based programs provide students with authentic leadership opportunities that provide the skills and support to help them improve their school climate and culture. PEAK offers partner schools a platform for youth-led projects that require reflection on issues that matter most to the students and guide them in the necessary planning, collaboration, and decision-making to execute effective projects.

Culture Keepers ready to make a difference at Prince of Peace, one of our community partner schools.

EXPEDITIONS

PEAK expeditions push perceived limits through exploration of places that are not readily accessible. From bike camping to travel camp, these programs present natural challenges intended to stretch comfort zones and empower youth to overcome uncertainty and fear.

Participants traveled to Potawotomi Camp Grounds for a week of new experiences such as cliff diving in Lake Michigan, bike riding on Washington Island, ziplining, kayaking, and connecting with a diverse group of peers.