Poor air quality has pushed Waukesha County summer day camps indoors, with some programs combining for the day to keep children safe.
In New Berlin, Hickory Grove, the outdoor-based summer camp from the New Berlin Recreation Department, moved inside. It joined its indoor counterpart at the city’s Activity and Recreation Center, known as the Arc. The day’s planned field day — originally scheduled at the outdoor location — was relocated entirely indoors.
Katie Roth, Recreation Director for New Berlin, said the decision was straightforward.
Watch: Waukesha County campers happy to move inside for summer camps while under poor air quality
Waukesha County campers happy to move inside for summer camps while under poor air quality
“Because of the air quality, we needed to pivot, and we brought everything inside,” said Roth. “We bussed our kids that are usually outside here so we are all together.”
The two camps combined inside the Arc made it a little full but they said they made it work.
“Everyone is a little uncomfy because we are sharing spaces. Like right now we have 250 people inside this gym, normally we have 50 but it is loud and fun and kind of helps the vibe,” Roth said…