Preschool Summer Camp in Wauwatosa

Curiosity Crew Camp (Ages 3-4)

A 3-day-a-week sensory storytelling camp for ages 3 and 4 with a caregiver, set in our East Tosa play cafe.

Ten weekly themes, ten beautiful books, and the joyful mess of a Wisconsin summer.

EXPLORE THE WEEKLY THEMES →

Reserve a week of camp
Ages 3-4
+ caregiver
10 themes
A new one every week
Mon-Thu
9-11am · 4 days a week
Pay by week
Drop in or commit to all 10

What is Curiosity Crew Camp?

Curiosity Crew is the preschool summer camp at Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It runs Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., June 23 through August 27, with a brand-new theme every week. Your 3 or 4 year old comes with a caregiver. That is the magic of it.

Each week, a beautiful book becomes our guide as we squish, splash, build, and explore. We call it sensory storytelling, and it is the kind of camp where mess is encouraged, creativity gets a little wild, and your kid grows alongside their grown-up.

Search for "3 year old summer camp Milwaukee" or "preschool camp Tosa" and you will find drop-off camps that may not be ready for your child.

Curiosity Crew is the soft, parent-attended option that builds the confidence to do drop-off camp next summer.

A TYPICAL DAY AT CAMP

  • Welcome Circle

    Welcome activities and a Community Circle.

  • Parachute Play

    Every kid's favorite! Music & movement with the parachute!

  • Sensory & Craft Stations

    Explore themed STEAM-based art & sensory tables.

  • Book To Keep

    Keep the story going at home with a themed book.

  • Camp Bag

    Your very own camp bag to hold all your treasures.

  • Daily snack

    Wrap up each day with a juicebox and snack.

10 themed camp weeks for your curious 3 or 4 year old

Each week, a beautiful book becomes our guide as we squish, splash, build, and explore. Pick one week, stack four to save $50, or come for all ten.

Jun 23-25

Superhero Training Camp

Movement and "power" play. A soft-play obstacle course, hero masks, and a Super-Scented sensory bin.

Reserve → Jun 30-Jul 2

Garden Giggles & Mud Pies

Floral playdough, "mud" sensory bins, and a colorful petal sorting station. The garden, indoors.

Reserve → Jul 7-9

Dino Dig

Tiny paleontologists hunt for "fossils" in the sand, hatch fizzy dinosaur eggs, and practice their biggest dino roars.

Reserve → Jul 14-16

Little Globetrotters: Passport to Play

A sensory journey across the map. Splash in a Blue Lagoon water table and taste treats from around the world.

Reserve → Jul 21-23

Fizzy Lab & Fairy Dust

Bubbly chemical reactions, magic potions, and shimmering textures. Science wonder for the under-5 crowd.

Reserve → Jul 28-30

Bubble Bay & Treasure Troves

Hunt pearls in giant bubble baths, blue sensory bins, and shimmering mermaid tails or pirate hats.

Reserve → Aug 4-6

The Squish & Splatter Studio

Finger painting, color-changing jars, and edible-safe sensory art. Process over product, joy over Instagram.

Reserve → Aug 11-13

The Wild Side: Sensory Safari

Junior Vet Clinic for stuffed animals, savanna grass and arctic ice sensory bins, and our best animal wiggles.

Reserve → Aug 18-20

Little Bricks & Big Ideas

Soft block building, "construction" sensory gravel, and mini-house design. Engineering through squish and stack.

Reserve → Aug 25-27

Friendship Fest: Good Vibes for Little Tribes

"Warm Fuzzy" sensory play, collaborative finger painting, and friendship bracelets sized for tiny hands. Our finale.

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Stack 4 weeks and save $50.

Code SUMMERFUNUse at checkout. Members save an additional 10%.

Reserve your weeks

Who this preschool camp is for

  • 3 and 4 year olds who love a story and a sensory mess
  • Caregivers who want to be in the room rather than dropping off
  • Families easing toward a structured preschool setting
  • Kids who learn best through hands and bodies, not worksheets
  • Tosa, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Brookfield, and Elm Grove families looking for an afternoon-anchored summer rhythm

Schedule & pricing

Camp meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. for the week you select. 10 weeks total, June 23 through August 27, 2026.

PROMO 🚨 Sign up for 4 weeks of camp and use code SUMMERFUN at checkout to save $50.

Spots are limited so we can keep groups small and warm. Most weeks fill 4-6 weeks ahead.

Members

$150 per week for Little Village members. (Use your member promocode)

Non-Members

$175 per class for non-members.

Meet your lead teacher

Taught by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Gabby Visser, OTD — lead teacher of the Care Co. Babysitter Academy at Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa

Gabby Visser, OTD

Lead Teacher · Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Gabby is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. She brings clinical training in child development, sensory processing, and supporting kids of all abilities into every Monday session. That clinical perspective is built into the curriculum, not bolted on.

Gabby has led the Messy Magic series at Little Village, and recently finished her doctoral thesis on Social Emotional Learning through sensory play - citing research from our very own Messy Magic curriculum & approach.

She has also been an assistant teacher for our Early Readers & Little Learners classe and is excited to see so many familiar faces signed up for Curiosity Crew!

  • OTD certified
  • Pediatric experience
  • Babysitting since age 15
  • Sensory + special-needs informed

Why parents choose Curiosity Crew

While we adore drop-off camp, it's not for every kid or ever age. Curiosity Crew is the parent-attended sweet spot.

You stay in the room. We lead the activities. Your child builds independence next to you, not away from you. By August, many of our 4 year olds are confident enough to try drop-off Story Sprouts

Quotes

  • "My daughter gained so much confidence here. She went from shy at drop-off to asking when we could go back."

    Caroline B., Tosa mom

  • "My granddaughter and I love thesummer classes and making memories."

    Karin K., Tosa grandma

  • "I love letting my little learn through songs, dance and sensory play."

    Tayler C., Tosa mom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is Curiosity Crew Camp for?

Ages 3 and 4. Children must attend with a caregiver.
Do I have to attend with my child?

Yes. This is a caregiver-attended camp, which is what makes it work for this age.
Can I sign up for one week or do I have to commit to all 10?

Sign up for as many or as few as you like. Four weeks unlocks the SUMMERFUN $50 discount.
What is the difference between Curiosity Crew and Story Sprouts?

Curiosity Crew is parent-attended for ages 3-4 in the afternoon. Story Sprouts is drop-off for K4-1st graders at lunchtime.
Are siblings welcome?

Yes. Younger siblings under 12 months are welcome to come along free. Older siblings should attend their own age group's camp.
Are snacks provided?

Yes, daily snack is included. Please share food allergies at registration.

Other summer programs at Little Village

Have an older sibling, a baby, or a kid who loves to read? We've got a program for them too. Explore Summer Programming →

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    Story Sprouts 3-Day Camp

    Incoming Grades K4-1st

    Tues-Thurs · 12-2pm

    Where confidence blooms & friendships form.

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    Babysitter Academy

    K4-1st (drop-off)

    Mondays 2:30-4:30pm

    Where tweens gain independence & become responsible caregivers.

    Learn More
  •  

    Baby & Me Stroller Walks

    Babies 12 mo & under

    Mondays · 9-10 am · Free

    Grab a coffee and join us for a free Monday loop in East Tosa.

    Learn More
  •  

    Summer Reading Program

    Ages 2-12

    Jun 7 - Aug 30

    Citywide reading program with Tosa prizes.

    Learn More