Milwaukee County Youth Activity Directory
This directory lists some of the
many organizations providing services to youth in the City of
Milwaukee
. Listing in
this directory does not indicate an endorsement by the Social Development
Commission.
Parents/guardians are encouraged
to visit youth programs before enrolling their children to ensure a safe and positive environment. The Youth Program Visit Checklist will
help you know what to ask when visiting the center. Please also phone the
organization for the most updated information about programs.
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Programs at Milwaukee Public Schools
Citywide programs
Zip Code: 53204
Zip Code: 53205
Zip Code: 53208
Zip Code: 53209
Zip Code: 53210
Zip Code: 53212
Zip Code: 53218
Zip Code: 53221
Zip Code: 53233
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees: |
Big
Brothers/Big Sisters
788 N.
Jefferson,
Suite
600
414-258-4778
ex. 250
www.bbbsmagic.org
5–18
No |
Provides
mentors for all children who need them. Mentors are community volunteers who
are carefully screened and trained by the organization. Children of
Promise program mentors children whose parents are incarcerated. |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
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served:
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Discovery
World, Pier 1 Center
500 North Harbor Drive
(near Summer Fest grounds)
414- 765-9966
www.discoveryworld.org
5–18,
separated by age within programs
Yes.
Limited scholarships available. |
Inspires
children to explore the world of science.
Great Lakes
education. Edward Sullivan schooner.
- Workshops, day programs, and
summer science camps
- Family activities
- Hands-on science museum
- Edward Sullivan schooner
program and
Great Lakes
education
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees: |
Milwaukee
Public Libraries
814 W.
Wisconsin
Ave. and at various locations
414- 286-3000
www.mpl.org
Pre-school–adult
No |
·
Family activities to prepare pre-school children for reading.
·
Fun activities for school-age children to encourage reading.
·
Homework help.
·
Computer-assisted learning.
·
Tutoring/GED/adult literacy |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees: |
Milwaukee
Recreation
MPS
Central Office, 5255 N. Vliet
St.
414- 475-8280
www.milwaukeerecreation.net
Pre-school–adult
Yes.
Reduced for low-income. |
Provides
recreational activities and enrichment classes to individuals and families.
Pre-school toseniors, including populations with
special needs.
- Sports
- Aquatics
- Computer learning
- Dance/gymnastics/martial arts
- Music
- Nature programs
- Family outings
- Youth/teen activities
- Cooking
- Fitness
Before
and After School Camp Directory: 53 locations |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees:
MPS bus
stop:
Transportation
home: |
Modjeska Youth Theater
1128
W.
Mitchell St
.
(414)384-4550
www.mytheatercompany.org
5 – 21, separated by age in some programs
Small fee for productions. Camp fees.
No
No. Car
pool list available. |
To engage young people from
challenging circumstances and cultivate the character and creativity of
individuals in a diverse performing arts environment.
· After school program
· Self-development
· Summer vacation program
· Musical theater productions for
youth. Youth must audition.
· Summer theater/arts camps |
Agency:
Address:
Phone
Web site:
Ages
served: |
Milwaukee
County UW-Extension
932 South 60th Street
,
West Allis
414-290-2400
http://milwaukee.uwex.edu/youth/
K-18 |
UW-Extension
youth programs teach young people about responsibility, decision-making,
problem solving and leadership. Through hands-on activities, youth learn practical
life skills while having fun. Activities include arts and crafts, community
gardening, rocketry, camping, sewing, cooking, and computer technology.
- 4-H Community Clubs
- African Diaspora Project
- Children, Youth and Families
at Risk
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
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Ages served:
Fees: |
Wisconsin
Humane Society
4500
W.
Wisconsin Ave.
414- 431-6159 (Education Dept.)
www.wihumane.org
Pre-school–18
Yes. Reduced
for low-income. |
Helps children develop empathy and kindness through
contact with animals in the belief that kindchildren become kind adults. Promotes a kind community that values animals.
· Family activities
· Day programs/summer programs
· Building Humane Families program
promotes healthy relationships
· Volunteer opportunities for youth |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees: |
Milwaukee
County Zoo/Zoological Society
10005 W.
Bluemound Rd.
414- 771-5580
www.milwaukeezoo.org
pre-school–18,
separated by age within programs
Yes |
Milwaukee
County
residents
with I.D. receive $1.75 off regular Zoo admission everyday. Every Wednesday,
Milwaukee
County
residents with I.D. are
admitted at a reduced rate of $5.25 for adults and $2.75 for juniors (age 3
to 12). Group rates available.
Family
and child-only education programs listed at www.zoosociety.org/Education/EdZOOcation/ |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
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Milwaukee
Public
Museum
800 W.
Wells
St.
414-278-2728
www.mpm.edu
pre-school–18,
separated by age within programs
Yes |
Family
and child only education programs for a variety of age groups. Workshops for
Boy/Girl Scouts. After school programs for 6-8th graders from
Sarah Scott,
Lincoln
, and
Notre Dame
Schools
.
Check the web site for programs. |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees: |
Social Development Commission / Youth Dev. Program
4041 N. Richards Street, Milwaukee WI 53212
414-906-2700
www.cr-sdc.org
8-19
None |
Provides education, recreation, support and opportunities developed to promote gang prevention, help at-risk youth and stop alcohol and drug abuse among youth.
- Teen Talking Circles
- Baby Think it Over program
- Conflict Resolution/Mediation Workshops
- Youth Sports & Recreational Activities
- Restorative Justice: Community Justice Intervention Program
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drug Abuse State-certified licensed clinic
- Creating Lasting Family Connections
- Community Service Alternative Program
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
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Don
& Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club
2404
W. Rogers St
.
414-383-2650
www.boysgirlsclubs.org
5–18,
separated by age within programs
$5/year.
May be waived. |
Provides
education, recreation, and character building activities for youth.
- After school programs
- Summer camps
- School days off programs
- Game room
- Swimming
- Leadership
- Financial management
- Sound studio
- Computer lab
- Sports league
- Girls’/Boys’ self
development
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages served:
Fees:
MPS bus stop:
Transportation home: |
Journey House,
Youth
Center
2212
W.
Greenfield Ave.
414-384-8788
www.journeyhouse.org
Pre-school–18, separated by age within programs
No
No
No. |
Gives community kids a safe place and something positive
to do during at-risk, after-school hours.
· After school program
· School-days off care
· Summer vacation program
· Computer lab
· Recreation
· Leadership training
· Girls self-development
· Boys self-development
· Tutoring/homework help
· Sports leagues
· Soccer at South Division HS |
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees:
MPS bus
stop:
Transportation
home: |
Latino
Community
Center
807 S. 14th St
.
(414-384-8140
www.latinocommunitycenter.com
14-18
No
No
No |
Empowers
people through programs that include education, recreation, technology, and
environmental awareness. In addition, provides programming that addresses
issues related to crime, drug abuse and violence.
- Break dance classes
- DJ classes
- Traditional Latino dance
- Life skills
(drug/alcohol/tobacco use prevention)
- Pregnancy prevention/sexual
health
- Tutoring in partnership with
UWM
- Cultural arts
- Teen recreation nights
- Computer lab
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees:
MPS bus
top
Transportation
home: |
Northside YMCA
1350
W. North
Ave.
414-265-9622
www.ymcamke.org
preschool–18, separated by age within programs
Sliding scale
No
No |
- After school programs
- School days off program
- Summer programs
- Basketball courts
- Team sports
- Pool/Family Aquatic Center
-
Teen
Center
-
Family
Center
- Fitness classes
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees:
MPS bus
top
Transportation
home: |
Running Rebels
1300A
W. Fond
du Lac Ave.
414-264-8222
www.runningrebels.org
8 – 18, separated by age within programs
Sliding scale
No
Yes |
By
offering a youth program that focuses on education and recreational
activities. Running Rebels provides
Milwaukee
’s
youth with positive alternatives to gangs and substance abuse.
- After school program
- Summer vacation program
- Recreation
- Tutoring/homework help
- Summer Basketball
- Midnight adult basketball
league
- Teen dances/music events
- Girls self-development
- Boys self-development
- Arts/crafts
- Music production
- Parenting classes
- Homemaking classes
- Basic Education/GED
- Adult education
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees:
MPS bus
top
Transportation
home: |
Milwaukee
Community Service Corps
1441 N. 7th St
.
414-372-9040
http://my.execpc.com/~mcsc/
13–18
Participating youth earn for working in the community
Yes
No |
The
Milwaukee Community Service Corps (MCSC) is a grassroots organization working
to meet the needs of the community through visible and measurable community
service.
- After school program
- Summer vacation program
- Tutoring/homework help
- GED/HS Equivalency
- Work related skills
- Driver’s education
- Girl’s self-development
- Boy’s self-development
- Lead removal certification
- CDL licensing
- HAZWAP training
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Agency:
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Roger
& Leona Fitzsimmonds Boys & Girls Club
3400 W.
North Ave.
414-874-3700
www.boysgirlsclubs.org
5–18,
separated by age within programs
$5/year. |
Provides
education, recreation, and character building activities for youth.
- After school programs
- Summer camps
- School days off programs
- Game room
- Swimming
- Leadership
- Financial management
- Sound studio
- Computer lab
- Sports league
- Girls’/Boys’ self
development
|
Agency:
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Phone:
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served:
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Augusta
M. LaVarnway Boys & Girls Club
2739 N.
15th
St.
414-372-6810
www.boysgirlsclubs.org
5–18,
separated by age within programs
$5/year.
May be waived. |
Provides
education, recreation, and character building activities for youth.
- After school programs
- Summer camps
- School days off programs
- Game room
- Swimming
- Leadership
- Financial management
- Sound studio
- Computer lab
- Sports league
- Girls’/Boys’ self
development
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Agency:
Address:
Phone:
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served:
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Daniels-Mandak Boys & Girls Club
4834 N.
35th
St.
414-578-1228
www.boysgirlsclubs.org
5–18,
separated by age within programs
$5/year |
Provides
education, recreation, and character building activities for youth.
- After school programs
- Summer camps
- School days off programs
- Game room
- Swimming
- Leadership
- Financial management
- Sound studio
- Computer lab
- Sports league
- Girls’/Boys’ self
development
|
Agency:
Address:
Phone:
Web site:
Ages
served:
Fees:
MPS bus
top
Transportation
home: |
Agape
Community
Center
Berryland - Milw.
Housing Authority,
6100 N. 42nd
St
.
414-464-4440
http://www.agape-center.org
5–18 separated by age group in programs
No
No
No |
Agape
Community Center
is committed to building community with
Northwest
Milwaukee
neighborhoods so everyone can thrive. Agape offers
community meal programs, child and family development programs, a mentoring
program and several other supportive services to local residents.
- After school program
- School-days off care
- Summer vacation program
- Recreation
- Tutoring/homework help
- Sports leagues
- Girls self-development
- Boys self-development
- Arts/crafts
- Parenting classes
- Homemaking classes
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