Up a Creek - Madison
Private
Up a Creek in Madison runs a summer day camp for PreK through 5th graders out of its indoor play center at 181 Hughes Rd, with a rock wall, inflatables, a mechanical surfboard, treehouse and indoor basketball, plus outdoor play. Weekly field trips go to Monte Sano State Park, Hays Nature Preserve, a petting zoo, splash pads, movies and laser tag. Camp runs about $255 a week with field-trip admissions included, at a counselor ratio of roughly 1:8 to 1:10; the program director is a veteran elementary teacher. The company also runs after-school and school-break camps.
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★★★★★Casie RochellMy daughter had the absolute best birthday party at Up a Creek. It was worth every penny for her smile. The facility is super clean and has options for all ages. The staff is also incredibly kind and helpful. The entire experience was perfect. 10/10. I have no complaints and can’t wait to party there again!!
★★★★★Mariah HargisLove this place. My child attends the afterschool program and summer camp and has a blast every day. After school they take them to local parks several times a week, and they also help with homework. During summer camp is a new field trip daily. This is exactly what my child needed. I cannot recommend this place enough to friends in the area. ❤️
★★★★★Chloe BudkoUp a Creek has been an amazing experience for our boys for over 3 summers and going on our 3rd year of aftercare. We never get sick of it because they also have the coolest birthday parties. Pros you’re likely looking for: Consistent staff- each summer and school breaks our boys look forward to all her consistent college aged staff coming home to help with camps. During the school year, year after year we have built strong relationships with consistent faces. They always appear pleasant and our kids have kind things to say. Safety: from transportation to facility to field trips, I have never questioned the crazy places my children have been with UAC. They respect our wishes to use boosters when our little ones were small. Staff is always actively engaging with them to keep an eye on them. Communication: with either the remind app or a direct text to Jennifer, we’ve never had an issue getting any questions answered. Routine communication comes out about camps and locations of your child. Organization: Jennifer has her camps down to a science. You get detailed information about what your child is doing each day ahead of time. Fees and expenses are laid out up front with no surprises. Fun: your children will literally be crying if you pick them up too early or drop them off too late! I know that has to mean something is going right!
★★★★★Stephanie Losey-NaumannHighly recommend Up a Creek Madison for birthday parties! The two hosts were so kind and helpful and helped clean up/set up. The only downside was the 15 minute set up time. Kids had a blast!
★★★★★Lonnie PerryVery nice facility for kids to have fun and to be happy. We visited the facility for our Grandsons birthday party. The kids enjoyed the inflatables, air hockey, treehouse, and foam pit. The adults enjoyed socializing, playing air hockey or skee ball, and watching the kids have fun. Pizza, snacks, drinks, and the birthday cake were brought in for everyone to enjoy. The kids did not want to leave when our session was over. The facility and the staff helping with the party were spectacular.