Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of opportunities to get your children involved in fun and free activities throughout the City of Milwaukee before school starts in the coming weeks. “Milwaukee is rich with opportunities for our young people. Great organizations throughout the city have stepped up in a variety of ways to offer meaningful opportunities,” Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. “Taking part in organized activities was important to me as I was growing up, and I want more young people to enroll in positive programs that are available now.”
There is something for everyone. Get involved, be active and have fun.
City on a Hill
City on a Hill hosts their Super Saturday Celebrations throughout the summer on their community lawn at 23rd & Kilbourn for children ages 4-12 from 1-3:30 pm. Fun activities will be available at their youth center from 11 am-3:30 pm for ages 6-18 during the week. Their large, Family BBQ gathering will take place on the second Saturday, August 12 for the entire family, with music, food, and services available for all.
http://cityonahillmke.org
COA Youth and Family Centers
COA’s positive youth development programs support the achievement of Milwaukee youth (ages 5 – 19). Programs encourage youth to grow academically, socially, physically, and as leaders. COA’s preteen and teen programs at our Goldin and Riverwest Centers holistically engage youth and their families. The youth participate in many activities including swimming, camping, soccer, basketball, gardening and much more.
https://www.coa-yfc.org/
Journey House
In addition to the Packers Journey House Football Program and the Journey House Felix Mantilla Fall Baseball Program, your child can enroll in STEAM Programs, College Careers exploration, THRIVE Construction & Design Academy and THRIVE Healthcare Career Pathways.
http://www.journeyhouse.org/
Milwaukee Christian Center
Milwaukee Christian Center’s youth programming helps young people succeed in school, the workplace, and community. MCC’s Violence Free Zone mentors young people, mediates conflicts, and connects youth to opportunities both in school and in the community. MCC’s Growing Connections program engages middle and high school youth in gardening and community development, while activating community spaces.
https://mccwi.org
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee offers its teen members a daily, fun-packed schedule of activities such as African drumming and dancing, art activities, biking, cooking classes, “Green Teens” environment education, gym time with (basketball, volleyball & kick-ball), tours of local colleges and universities, hiking at our Nature Center, photography club, podcasting club, roller skating, swimming, and weekly field trips on Fridays.
https://neighborhoodhousemke.org/
Neu-Life Community Development
Neu-Life will be hosting a wellness fair and movie in the park on August 11 at 5 pm at Johnsons Park. On August 18, come check out the Shonn Hinton Experience at 6 pm at Johnsons Park
https://www.neu-life.org/
Northcott Neighborhood House
Call 414-372-3770 to learn about the varied programming still available to youth this summer at Northcott Neighborhood House.
https://northcotthouse.org/
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center
In collaboration with several community organizations, a wide array of summer programming and activities are offered to engage youth throughout the season. These experiences encompass various focus areas, such as social-emotional development, wellness, agriculture, and excursions to explore different parts of the city and the state. SSNC plays a crucial role in providing experiential learning opportunities, making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals in the community.
https://www.ssnc-milw.org/
“I am having such an amazing summer with the Journey House Construction and Design Academy Internship. I built furniture and a large storage shed. The architect and construction tours were amazing. The best part of my summer was going to Washington DC with 30 Journey House scholar leaders. It was so much fun! I love Journey House!” – Kyrea, Rising Junior High School Scholar Leader
We encourage youth and their families to check out their nearest UNCOM center and get involved. The United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM) is a unique resource collaborative dedicated to strengthening the lives of Milwaukee’s urban families. We work with neighborhood organizations to provide services and create opportunities that empower individuals and build strong interdependent communities. This collaboration of eight tightly affiliated neighborhood centers empowers UNCOM to combine its forces, to advocate for systematic change, serve as a trusted communication conduit for community residents, and build cases for strategic government and private investments in programs and institutions that help build strong and healthy families, accelerate prosperity, and make our city better for all residents.
