Wisconsin Badger Camp

01/06/2026

Hunting & Ice Fishing Dates for 2026

These are the dates we know. If you have others, please share them with us in the comments and we will update the post.

🐟 January
17: Guardians of Lake Decorah-GOLD Ice Fishing - Mauston
17: Rabbit & Coyote Hunt by Wheeler's Ellenboro Saloon - Ellenboro/Lancaster
17: Burton Lake Ice FIsheree by Cassville WI Fire & Rescue - Cassville
17: Kate's Bait & Sporting Goods Ice Fishing Derby - Dodgeville
24: Yellowstone Lake Fisheree at Cork Down Saloon by Pec Valley Atv/Utv Club - Argyle/Blanchardville
24: Cassville Lions Club Coyote Hunt - Cassville
24: Muskies Matter Inc Family Ice Fisheree on Castle Rock Lake at Shipwreck Bay - Mauston
31: Rabbit Hunt by Valley Pub - Beetown/Lancaster/Cassville
31: Annual Dean Olson Memorial Fisheree at Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area - Highland

🐟 February
6-8: 76th Ice Fisheree by The Crooked Oar Bar and Marina & Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce
14: Avoca & Rural Fire Department Fisheree - Avoca Lake
14: Tomah-Warrens Sportsman's Alliance Ice Fisheree
Again, if you have others, please place them in the comments.

01/06/2026

Buy Joey's Song tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. Find Joey's Song tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos.

01/06/2026

We’re thrilled to share that Wisconsin Badger Camp has been awarded $40,000 from the Radow Family Foundation to support a critical water system improvement at camp!

This investment will allow us to install a secondary water line for our maintenance shop; strengthening our infrastructure, improving reliability, and helping ensure safe, uninterrupted programming for our campers and staff.

We are incredibly grateful to the Radow Family Foundation for believing in our mission and investing in the long-term future of Wisconsin Badger Camp.

01/05/2026

🎉 2026 is a milestone year for Wisconsin Badger Camp — our 60th Anniversary! 🎉
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Since 1966, Wisconsin Badger Camp has proudly provided quality outdoor recreational experiences for individuals with developmental disabilities, creating lifelong memories, meaningful friendships, and unforgettable traditions. As we step into our 60th year, we’re excited to celebrate our legacy while looking ahead to what’s next!

🌟UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT INFO🌟

🎶🎙️ Joey’s Song – JAN 9 & 10
We are truly honored to be part of Joey’s Song and grateful for the opportunity to support such an impactful event.
🔗 https://www.joeyssong.org/

🐇🐺 Wheeler’s Ellenboro Saloon Rabbit & Coyote Hunt – JAN 17
A fun community event supporting WBC!
Contact Wheeler's Ellenboro Saloon or WBC Office for more information.
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💖🎟️ 20/20 Raffle Tickets on Sale NOW for Wisconsin Badger Camp’s 39th Annual Valentine’s Party
• $20 per ticket
• 20 chances to win
• Drawings begin on January 20, 2026
📞 Contact our office for more information 608-348-9689
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🏕️ ONLINE Camper Registration for the 2026 Camping Season will open on 1/12/2026 at NOON central time zone
🔗 https://www.badgercamp.org/programs/
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🌞 We’re Hiring for Summer 2026!
Make a difference while building friendships and memories that last a lifetime!
Contact Austin Rist for more information.
📧arist@badgercamp.org
☎️608-348-9689
🔗 https://www.badgercamp.org/employment/

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Thank you to our campers, families, donors, volunteers, and community partners for making the last 60 years possible. We can’t wait to celebrate this anniversary year with you! 🦡⛺️💚

12/18/2025

❤️ We just HAVE to say thank you… again! ❤️

We truly can’t get over how incredible our 1966 Event 2025 was, and we felt it deserved another huge THANK YOU! Because of the unbelievable generosity and support from our WBC community, we raised a record-breaking $136,445.00 — and we’re still in awe.

To our donors, sponsors, attendees, and volunteers: thank you again for showing up, giving generously, and making this night one for the history books. Your passion and belief in Wisconsin Badger Camp mean more than words can express.

Every dollar raised will directly support WBC’s mission, allowing us to continue creating meaningful, life-changing experiences for the individuals we serve.

From all of us at WBC — thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for helping make something so special happen. We’re beyond grateful and so proud of this community 🦡❤️

12/17/2025

📰 EXCITING NEWS!!!🐴💚💛

Wisconsin Badger Camp is incredibly honored to receive a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation!

This funding will directly support our Equine Connections program, allowing us to continue creating impactful experiences for those we serve.

Thank you, Packers Foundation, for believing in our work and investing in our community!

12/16/2025