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Founded in 1866, UW-Platteville (UWP) is Wisconsin’s oldest public university and is located approximately two hours from the Chicagoland area. It’s also where the Chicago Bears training camp was based until 2002.

Teens looking for weight loss camps that work come to Wellspring Wisconsin from all over the Midwest—Chicago, Illinois; St Paul / Minneapolis, Minnesota; Indianapolis, Indiana; Des Moines, Iowa to name only a few. Plus, campers from other parts of the U.S. and the world, seeking weight loss treatment that works.

Wellspring Wisconsin is just one of the 12 Wellspring summer programs around the world helping young people and their families lose weight and learn a healthy lifestyle. There is a Wellspring program near you to provide the help you need to return to a healthy weight.

Our location on the UWP campus offers very comfortable lodging. Campers have one roommate in a double-occupancy dormitory room with air conditioning and laundry facilities in the basement. Wellspring’s dorm has a lounge for relaxing after a fun and challenging day.

Athletic and other facilities are state-of-the-art.  The game room, library, fitness and weight training facility, dance studio, basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor playing fields, indoor track, tennis courts, and swimming pool are just a few of the facilities that campers use daily. 

All meals are served in the spacious UWP dining hall, which feels nearly as familiar and comfortable as the kitchen at home by the end of the summer.

UWP's campus is safe, with 24-hour-a-day security. The campus is entirely contained, with no Platteville streets dividing the campus. Campus buildings are separated by quads, wide sidewalks and manicured lawns.

Platteville

Platteville has approximately 10,000 residents and is located amidst rolling hills and farm land in beautiful Grant County, about 70 miles southwest of Madison, WI, and 150 miles from Milwaukee.

Southwest Wisconsin’s charm becomes clear in Platteville. Surrounded by rolling hills, the area features some of the most amazing sights in Wisconsin. Platteville also offers a wide range of recreational opportunities like hiking or biking the scenic landscape. On the side of what is called Platte Mound stands a large letter “M” that symbolizes all the work the University’s Engineering Department has accomplished over the years. The 300 stairs up the side of the letter “M” can be a capstone fitness achievement for campers interested in a challenge. In contrast, the city’s historic downtown shopping district makes for a great way to leisurely spend a day.

Address and Driving Directions

Wellspring Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1 University Plaza, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818-3099

For a nominal additional charge Wellspring Wisconsin picks up and drops off at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) on session start and end dates.

Driving Directions to UW-Platteville

From Milwaukee/Chicago

• I94 West to Madison
• At Madison, take exit 4A (I90/I39) toward Chicago/Janesville
• Follow I90/I39 for about 3.5 miles to exit 142A, which is 12/18
• Follow Hwy 12/18 west for about 6 miles to exit 258, US Hwy 18/151 to Dodgeville
• Continue west on US Hwy 151 approximately 65 miles to Platteville
• At Platteville, take Exit 18 and turn right to follow Business Hwy 151 for 1 mile to Platteville
• Turn left onto South Chestnut St/County D
• Go .3 miles and turn left on Gridley Ave
• At the stop sign, turn right onto Southwest Road and almost immediately turn left onto Jay Street
• From Jay Street, turn left onto Championship Drive. The Prospective Student Services Office is located in the Pioneer Student Center.

From Madison

• South US Hwy 151, approximately 65 miles to Platteville
• At Platteville, take Exit 18 and turn right to follow Business Hwy 151 for 1 mile to Platteville
• Turn left onto South Chestnut St/County D
• Go .3 miles and turn left on Gridley Ave
• At the stop sign, turn right onto Southwest Road and almost immediately turn left onto Jay Street
• From Jay Street, turn left onto Championship Drive. The Prospective Student Services Office is located in the Pioneer Student Center.

From Minneapolis

• Take US Hwy 52 south approximately 80 miles to its intersection with Interstate 90.
• Merge onto I-90 east and go approximately 60 miles. Take Exit #3A and follow WI Hwy 53 South through the City of La Crosse, approximately 8 miles.
• At the intersection of WI Hwy 53 and US Hwy 14/US Hwy 61, turn left (East)
• Continue on US Hwy 14 East/US Hwy 61 South approximately 42 miles (to Readstown).
• Turn right on US Hwy 61 South approximately 50 miles (to near Lancaster)
• Turn left on WI Hwy 129 and go approximately 3 miles and turn left on US Hwy 61 South for 1 mile and turn left on WI-81 east and go approximately 11 miles
• Once in Platteville proceed to Main Street and turn right; proceed to Hickory Street and turn left.
• Proceed to Irene Street and turn right. Turn left onto Jay Street. And, also immediately, turn right onto Championship Drive. The Prospective Students Services Office is located in the Pioneer Center.