Lake Country and Waukesha County is a great place to live and raise kids. That is a fact! The area boasts so many local businesses who offer classes and lessons for our kids. Check out our Lesson Guide which is organized by category of lessons from swimming to gymnastics to dance and more!!! For each business listed you will find their location and link to their website for more information on classes.
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Mathnasium of Lake Country
Address: 600 Hartbrook Drive, Hartland (Next to Sendiks)
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Mathnasium of Lake Country is the premier math-only learning center in Hartland, WI for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who love math, struggle with math, or anywhere in between! Mathnasium offers customized learning plans, homework help and test preparation services. The Mathnasium secret sauce is that kids LOVE going there because of their engaging instructors, welcoming environment and motivating rewards program. Mathnasium is changing lives through math!
Mathnasium of Oconomowoc
Address: 1456 Olympia Fields Dr., Oconomowoc (Next to Sendiks)
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The newest location! Mathnasium of Oconomowoc is the premier math-only learning center in Oconomowoc, WI for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who love math, struggle with math, or anywhere in between! Mathnasium offers customized learning plans, homework help and test preparation services. The Mathnasium secret sauce is that kids LOVE going there because of their engaging instructors, welcoming environment and motivating rewards program. Mathnasium is changing lives through math!
Mathnasium of Brookfield
Address: 17325A W Capitol Drive, Brookfield WI 53045 (near Pick ‘n Save)
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Mathnasium of Brookfield is the premier math-only learning center in Brookfield for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who love math, struggle with math, or anywhere in between! Mathnasium offers customized learning plans, homework help, test preparation services and summer programs. The Mathnasium secret sauce is that kids LOVE going there because of their engaging instructors, welcoming environment and motivating rewards program. Mathnasium is changing lives through math!
Mathnasium of Waukesha
Address: 1170 W Sunset Drive, Suite E116, Waukesha, WI 53189 (near Panera)
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Mathnasium of Waukesha is the premier math-only learning center in Waukesha for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who love math, struggle with math, or anywhere in between! Mathnasium offers customized learning plans, homework help and test preparation services. The Mathnasium secret sauce is that kids LOVE going there because of their engaging instructors, welcoming environment and motivating rewards program. Mathnasium is changing lives through math!
Aspire Dance Center
Address: W238N1700 Rockwood Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188
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Aspire Dance Center lives for creating the sparkle in each child’s eye! Since 2010, we have been inspiring young dancers to go beyond mastering the craft of dance and expand their view of themselves within the world. We believe the sky is truly the limit. From toddler dance lessons to your budding ballerina’s first ballet class, our incredible team will guide dance students of all ages to develop their full potential!
Dance classes start as young as 12 months old through graduating seniors in high school. With an accredited, proven curriculum that supports your child’s dance development, come see why both dancers and parents LOVE Aspire!
BRIO STUDIOS
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
Brio Dance would love to welcome you to explore your physical creativity! With classes as young as 18 months all the way through our Competitive Dance Teams there is a spot for every dance to shine and thrive here at Brio! Try a new dance style out in our weekly dance classes or join a team and soar to new heights! Classes are open to enrollment year round! https://www.brookfieldbrio.com/brookfielddance
Address: 2945 N Brookfield Rd,
Lake Country Dance
1005 Richards Road Suite G, Hartland
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Lake Country Dance offers competitive pom and dance teams for youth ages 3K – 8th grade. Dancers practice twice weekly and attend competitions. The LC Dance program is focused on connection and also includes fun team bonding, spirit days, and special events to celebrate our dancers! Find out more at: www.LakeCountryDance.com
Studio One Dance Co.
Address: 543 A J Allen Cir #4, Wales, WI 53183
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SODC prides itself in offering more than dance training to all students. Our ultimate goal for our dancers is to develop self confidence and creative well-being while encompassing a love for dance. Our students leave the studio with knowledge of many life skills to positively impact their futures no matter what path they take next.
There is a chance for everyone to get moving this season! We offer all levels and ages from 3-Adult in our dance education programs. Dancers have the opportunity to perform in our yearly Spring Recital! Studio One also has a Competitive Company Program for dancers looking to further their technical training and performance skills.
TTP Performing Arts Academy & MindFul Movement
Address: 352 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland, WI 53029
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TTP Academy is a group of professional dance educators who have a passion for making academy style classes, along with recreational classes and camps, more accessible to students of all ages. Join with us to learn more and enjoy the benefits for both the body & mind which dance provides.
Our mission is to make dance and the performing arts accessible to everyone, while maintaining a professional level of instruction, and teaching in a responsible manner. We take a holistic approach by teaching the “whole child” using Arts, Science, Health, Culture, and Knowledge.
Choose from Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, 2 to 6 year olds, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Theatre Arts & Auditioning, Adult Classes, and “Brain Dance”.
5678 Dance Studio LLC
Address: 1195 Summit Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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We are a family-friendly, kid-focused dance studio. Our instructors are caring and passionate about sharing their love of dance with children of all ages. We strive to provide a relaxed, safe, and organized environment to learn and have fun.
Elation Dance Center
Address: 405 Genesee Street, Delafield, WI 53018
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Elation Dance Center offers quality dance instruction for children and adults. We believe in teaching children proper placement at a young age to prevent injury and instill proper technique. Ballet is the core of any dancer’s training. We offer outstanding contemporary classes, yet have a conservatory ballet program. We encourage our students to become well-rounded dancers by exploring many styles of dance. Elation also offers a student performance company by audition. Dancers chosen for company perform throughout the region at venues such as Summerfest, State Fair, Local Festivals, Competitions and more.
Mainstage Academy of Dance
Address: W359N5920 Brown St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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At MainStage Academy of Dance, we support and promote the idea that dance is for everyone. This is achieved by the diversity of our students as well as the diversity of our dancing, which includes not just our Academy Programs, but also a fun and engaging Recreational Program that offers excellent classes in many different genres.
We embrace a policy that provides opportunities for our dancers to perform for audiences both inside and outside of our community. This includes performing at local Art Festivals, School Outreach Programs, in addition to our full-length repertory productions in where our MainStage studio dancers can perform alongside BrayBallet Company Professionals.
Artistic Edge Dance Centre
Address: 608 North Shore Drive Hartland WI 53029
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Artistic Edge Dance Centre is committed to providing versatile dance training with a strong technical foundation. We are dedicated to our passion for dance, our dance family and our community. We believe in providing the best dance training, while having fun and building life-long friendships.
Liberty Dance Center LLC
Address: 404 Travis Ln #37, Waukesha, WI 53189
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Whether you are just starting dance, dreaming of dancing professionally or somewhere in between we have a class for you. Liberty Dance Center is a “tech enabled” studio with live streaming class capabilities allowing us to offer dance classes both live in-studio and virtually for what we call our “distanced dancers” via Zoom technology.
Liberty Dance Center offers dance classes for children ages 2 to 18 in a variety of dance styles including:
- Pre-School dance combo classes (Ballet, Tap & Jazz)
- Ballet & Pointe
- Jazz & Lyrical
- Hip-Hop & Jazz/ Hip-Hop combo classes
- Tap
- Tricks & Technique
- Acro / Tumbling
Dance Tracks LLC
Address: W226N555 Eastmound Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Julie Giuliani-Chucka and all the instructors believe wholeheartedly that dance is for EVERYONE. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, whether you’ve danced before, or what your ability level is! We are a non-competitive studio that focuses on technique and fun. Anyone with a desire to dance is welcome here!
Kellar Dance Studio
Address: 250 W Broadway # 1, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Family oriented Dance Studio established 1983 in downtown Waukesha, WI. Celebrating 35 years of teaching Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Mid-East Belly dancing. Students range in age from 3 years thru Senior citizens. Classes are taught by professional teachers with many years of experience.
Accent On Dance Studios
Address: N20 W22942 Watertown Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Allegro Eminence Dance Center
Address: 21950 Doral Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Revolutions Twirling Club
Address: 2236C W Bluemound Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Classes offered include: Preschool Combination classes, beginner baton, twirling technique and rolls class, private lessons, tubmling, ballet, national dance team, poms/dance team, jazz dance, state twirling team, state twirling team 2, National twirling team, intermediate baton
Kay’s Academy of Dance in Mukwonago
Address: 204 S Rochester St Mukwonago, Wisconsin
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Hansings School of Dance
Address: 124 N Main St, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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I hope you come try us out no matter your age or ability. Our studio has helped scores and scores of students excel at Dance for Musicals, Dance Team and Cheerleading. We do not compete and we get compliments about that every session. There is nothing wrong with competition, it’s just not what we are in this for.
BRIO STUDIOS
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
Brio’s Institute of Music and Theatre wants to welcome you to your one stop theatre location! Join a company of students to be in our world class shows, a theatre class designed to advance your skills, private lessons to give you the chance to work one on one with our theatre educators or all of the above! Our Theatre Department is an Education Based Theatre Program that combines the joys of being onstage with the growth and freedom of being in a classroom! With once a week classes as well as production rehearsals there is something for everyone at the Brio Institute. https://www.
Lake Country Playhouse
Address: 221 E Capitol Dr, Hartland, WI 53029
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Lake Country Playhouse offers year-round education opportunities through classes, camps, workshops, internships & productions provided by the Playhouse Performing Arts Academy. All Academy programming is dedicated to fostering development of both the personal and artistic characters of its’ students through the exploration and study of the arts.
The Box Theatre
Address: W359 N5920 Brown St Unit #101, Oconomowoc
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Christian Youth Theater (CYT)
Locations: Chicago, Milwaukee, Kenosha and more
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Sunset Playhouse
Address: 700 Wall St, Elm Grove
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Waukesha Civic Theatre
Address: 264 W Main St, Waukesha
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Lake Country Children’s Theatre
Address: 800 North Ave, Hartland
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First Stage Theatre
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Subdrink Theatre
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Highland Ridge
Address: N6735 Hillside Dr, Concord, WI
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At Highland Ridge Stables we teach English Saddle Seat horseback riding. Riding lessons are open to the public, no matter what your age or ability. Lessons are by appointment only so call Sarah today at (262) 894-2526. We provide appropriate horses for lesson students to learn how to ride a horse safely. It is not necessary for riders to own their own horse. Riders are encouraged but not required to learn how to care for and get their horse ready. Let Highland Ridge tailor a lesson program around your goals and needs!
Equitate LLC
Address: N87W39389 County Road CW Ixonia, WI 53036
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See them in our Birthday Party review HERE.
At Equitate, we want to teach people how to ride and compete safely and successfully. We help people embrace horses and learn life-long lessons that will mold you as an individual. Equitate offers saddle seat riding lessons to all levels of riders, from the first lesson to the most advanced rider. You do not have to own your own horse as we have riding programs for the serious show ring competitor as well as for newcomers.
Knollwood Farm
Address: 2800 Oakwood Road, Hartland, WI 53029
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Our unique and proven teaching methods offer you the finest instruction available. Whether you are learning to ride for fun or looking to compete, we have a program for you. We also have special Adult Only classes for the young at heart.
Wild Wind Equine Center
Address: W279 S5798 Point Drive Waukesha, Wisconsin USA 53189
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Wild Wind Equine is a multi-disciplinary teaching facility. We offer all disciplines (English, western, dressage, saddleseat/gaited, hunter/jumper, driving, halter, performance, and more).
Thunder Bit Stables
Address: S88 W25707 Edgewood Ave,Mukwonago, WI 53149
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We have three instructors available to give riding lessons to beginners without a horse and more experienced riders who own their horse. Our trainers are experienced and provide quality riding lessons in a variety of riding styles.
Hickory Grove Farm
Address: W336 S8510 County Rd E, Mukwonago, WI 53149
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Lessons are one hour, including grooming and tacking. Riders can choose English or Western.
Pepper Hill Farms
Address: W389N8640 Pennsylvania St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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We specialize in Riding Lessons for All Ages 4 to Adult, Day Camp, Training, and Sales since 2010
14 Carrot Stables
Address: 18045 W Observatory Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146
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14Carrot Stables is offering hors back riding lessons specializing in western pleasure and kid lessons, all age lessons, group and private lessons.
LifeStrides (Therapeutic Riding Not lessons)
Address: S11 W29667 Summit Avenue (US HWY 18), Waukesha, WI 53188
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LifeStriders Therapeutic Riding Program incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and other modalities in order to address the needs of each client. These fun and interactive sessions focus on clients’ unique strengths in order to help them meet their individual challenges.
Jericho Creek Farms
Address: S101 W34628 County Road LO Eagle, WI 53119
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Lessons are one-on-one and tailored to each individual to help them reach their riding goals. All lessons include horse handling, grooming and saddling. Children ages 3 years and older, Adults and Senior Citizens.
Also offers Therapeutic Riding – We are also offering Equine-Assisted Therapeutic lessons to children and adults with special needs through Horse Power Healing Center (HPHC). Therapeutic lessons are geared toward improving balance and posture, muscle tone, eye and hand coordination, flexibility, range of motion, increased motor skills, longer attention span and focus, improved listening skills, greater self-control, and basic riding skills.
IronWorks Training
Address: N88 W22937 North Lisbon, Sussex, Wi. 53089
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Nancy creates an individualized lesson plan for each horse and rider. She takes the time to examine the horse’s and rider’s abilities and listens to the rider’s goals. Therefore, she prefers teaching in 30-minute private lessons to ensure that the horse and rider get her upmost attention.
Integrity Farm
Address: 36615 Mapleton Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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Integrity Farm offers hunt seat riding lessons from beginner to advanced levels. A variety of school horses are available to suit your riding goals. We offer private and semi-private lessons for ages 5 and up.
Willow Creek Ranch (Therapeutic Riding)
Address: 7404 Northwest Highway,Mukwonago, WI 53149
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Our therapeutic riding lessons are offered by PATH Intl registered instructors, who will lead the lesson through riding exercises specifically designed to address and improve the rider’s needs. Lessons are 45 minutes and have 4-5 riders participating. They focus on therapeutic goals and objectives derived from the evaluation that is done prior to their first lesson.
Southwind Ranch
Address: W367 S10071, S Rd, Eagle, WI 53119
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We try to inspire confidence and success while exploring your talents and passion in whatever discipline you choose. We teach from the ground up, which means you will learn the basic how to: catch and halter a horse, Lead, Clip, Groom, Longe, Feed, Haul, Bridle, Saddle and of course Ride!
Goldfish Swim School- Brookfield
Address: 12565 W Feerick Street Brookfield, WI 53005
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See them in our Birthday Party guide HERE and read a review of a Birthday party from our team member HERE.
At Goldfish Swim School, we teach children ages 4 months to 12 years old how to swim and be safe in and around the water through guided play in a safe environment – what we call, the Science of SwimPlay. Our swim lesson curriculum has been proven to build confidence while learning how to swim in a fun, child-approved way. From our small class sizes, passionate swim instructors, and heated shiver-free pool to our flexible class times and makeup lessons; when you swim with Goldfish, you can expect a GOLDEN experience. Follow us on Facebook (@goldfishbrookfield), Instagram (@goldfish_brookfield), and our website for up to date information!
YMCA at Pabst Farms- Oconomowoc
Address: 1750 E. VALLEY ROAD OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066
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The YMCA at Pabst Farms offers fun and engaging swim lessons for infants, toddlers, youth, and teens. Using American Red Cross lessons, we teach stroke technique and water safety fostering each child in skills and confidence around the water. We also offer Private swim lessons for parents looking to give their child more individualized attention.
British Swim School In Milwaukee South and Western Suburbs- Waukesha
Address: Experience Fitness Waukesha (120 E Sunset DriveWaukesha WI 53189) OR St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy (1101 N Genesee StDelafield, WI 53018) OR Baymont Inn in Mukwonago
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See them in Swim School Review HERE.
British Swim School is delighted to offer you on-going enrollment into our unique program of classes. We teach all ages: from babies 3 months old to adults and also special needs. British Swim School’s fun, gentle, progressive teaching methods will teach your child water survival & stroke advancement. Our mission is to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become SAFE and HAPPY swimmers! Call today, swim with us tomorrow!
Swimtastic Swim School- Waukesha
Address: 900 Tesch Ct Waukesha, WI 53186
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At Swimtastic, our goal is to teach swimming in a positive, safe and loving environment. We recognize that each child is an individual with different emotional and developmental abilities and we cater each lesson to those needs.
Greater Waukesha County YMCA
Address: Mukwonago, Southwest, Tri-County, Waukesha, West Suburban
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See our walkthrough of the updated Mukwonago YMCA here.
Our proven curriculum and friendly environment enhance skills, all while having fun. At the Y, swimming is a life skill. We offer a wide selection of parent & child, preschool, school age, teen, and adult swim lessons that build strong and confident swimmers. All age groups are taught the same skills but divided according to their developmental milestones.
ProHealth Care West Wood Health and Fitness Center
Address: 2900 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072
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Our youth private and semi-private lessons are extremely popular here at West Wood. Let’s get your kids confident and safe around the pools and lakes that are so abundant in our area. We are happy to set up private lessons or, if you have a group of similarly skilled kids, we can set up semi-private lessons for two to three kids. For more information, please call the Aquatic Coordinator at 262-513-7204.
City Beach Summer Swim Lessons – Oconomowoc
Address: 324 West Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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Learn to swim in the lake at City Beach. This is an important alternative to only learning in a pool. Red Cross certified lifeguards lead daily swim lessons following the Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Lessons are available for ages 12 months and up. Register in spring. Check website for registration start date; lessons fill up fast.
Lake Country Learn to Swim – Hartland
Address: 800 North Ave, Hartland, WI 53029
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Lake Country Community Swim is a division of Lake Country Swim Team. Lake Country Swim Team has been a member of the Hartland area community since 1982, providing a nationally recognized competitive swim program for Lake Country children.
ISR Lessons( Self-Rescue Survival Swim Lessons)- West Allis
Address: Wisconsin Athletic Club 1939 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227
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Generally speaking, children ages 6 months to 1 year learn the ISR Self-Rescue:registered: skill of rolling onto their backs to float, rest and breathe. They learn to maintain this position until help arrives. Older, more mobile children will learn the full ISR Self-Rescue:registered: sequence of swimming until they need air, rotating onto the back to float, then rolling back over to continue swimming. ISR students are taught to repeat this sequence until they reach the safety of the steps, side of the pool, or the shoreline.
Midwest Twisters Gymnastics and Ninja- Hartland
Address: 602 Industrial Court Hartland, WI 53029
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– Spring Break Gymnastics Camp and Ninja Camp
– Preschool Gymnastics
– Girls Recreational & Competitive Gymnastic
– Co-ed Recreational & Competitive Ninja & Parkour
Salto Gymnastics Center-Brookfield/Waukesha
Address: Brookfield Location- 21950 Doral Rd, Waukesha, WI 53186, Salto West/Waukesha- 1417 Poplar Drive Waukesha, WI 53188
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Salto offers tiny tot programs, open gyms, developmental programs and team programs (both boys and girls) at two locations with multiple class times. Boy team is at the Brookfield location only. Ninja Zone is offered at the Brookfield location.
M and M Gymnastics Tumbling & Trampoline and Dance- New Berlin
Address: 16760 W Victor Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151
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M&M Gymnastics is Home to the Women’s Elite Gymnastics Program in Wisconsin coached by Chellsie, Jeanelle & Andy Memmel. Invest in your child’s future physical development with M&M Gymnastics & Dance. We provide a positive, personal whole-student learning experience for your child. We believe that gymnastics and dance is the most comprehensive physical activity for today’s youth. M&M is a family-friendly gym where children will learn and develop healthy habits for a lifetime of fitness.
Wild Card Gymnastics- Brookfield
Address: 3545 N 127th St, Brookfield, WI 53005
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We offer classes for babies to adults. Wildcard offers a variety of preschool and recreational classes to get you started. We also offer competitive team gymnastics for boys and girls.
Gymlingo Academy LLC- Oconomowoc
Address:219 S Main St, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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At Gymlingo we offer your children exceptional instruction. We understand how to teach your children so they are safe and happy. With a good ratio of instructor to student there is no waiting in line from one apparatus to the next, each station teach.
Stingray Allstars-Sussex
Address: N64W22480 Main St, Sussex, WI 53089
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Tumbling and Cheer Classes
Elite Tumbling Factory – Brookfield
Address: 3265 Gateway Road, Brookfield
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LaFleur’s Gymnastics- Germantown
Address: W189N10991 Kleinmann Dr, Germantown, WI 53022
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Tumble and flip your way into developing self confidence, strength, sports readiness and self discipline. LaFleur’s has been teaching excellence in gymnastics since 1986.
BRIO STUDIOS
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
Brio Creative Arts Studio offers a wide variety of art classes for kids as young as 18 months! Explore a wide variety of art styles and play with Parent and Tot Classes, Preschool Classes, and beyond. Also check out our Pop Up Classes happening each month! https://www.
In Pursuit Private Art – Face and Canvas Painting
Hartland, WI
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Otto’s Art Academy-Waukesha
Address: 312 W Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Does your child love to draw, color, and paint? Otto’s Art Academy provides many programming opportunities for children to further their fine arts skills. All students begin working with drawing media such as pencil, pastel and charcoal before progressively moving up to painting mediums such as watercolor, oil paint, and acrylic paint.
Art With Kym
Address: Upper level of Whelan’s Coffee & ICe Cream 163 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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Book an art party or join a public class with artist and art teacher, Kym Richardson.
Soul Fire Art Studio-Delafield
Address: 636 Main Street, Delafield, WI 53018
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*Offers a Kids Art Club (Call for Info 262-646-8900)
Waukesha Community Arts Project-Waukesha
Address: 320 South St, Waukesha, WI 53186
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The Waukesha Community Arts Project (WCAP) provides free, after-school art classes in visual arts, drama, dance and creative writing for middle-school students 5 days a week during the school year.
Healing Forest Studio (Ages 12+)-Waukesha
Address: 312 W Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53188
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As a former university professor, Lori teaches our studio classes in the same manner, level and structure as her former college courses except they are broken into flexible, once a week sessions for 6 consecutive weeks. This flexible scheduling always students to begin and continue their education at their own pace within a purposefully structured curriculum.
State of the Art Waukesha (ages 5- 12)
Address: 309 South St, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Small class sizes and individual instruction encourages kids to progress at their own unique pace while they develop their artistic skills.
We start with the basics of drawing and working with pastels to add color, shading, and details. From there, students will progress through watercolor painting and eventually move on to working with oil paint.
Lake Country Fine Arts School and Gallery-Hartland
Address: 112 W Capitol Dr, Hartland, WI 53029
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
We offer fine art classes, workshops, camps, birthday parties, and team building outings throughout the year, including pottery, sculpting, painting, drawing and glass fusing for people of all ages and abilities. We embrace people with special needs, liberating them and all of our students to have the joy to create beautiful memories and art creations.
The Petite Chef-Dousman
Address: 119 N Main St, Dousman, WI 53118
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
The Petite Chef School of Cookery is dedicated to helping teach children and adults the joy of cooking. We understand the importance of teaching kids to eat a variety of healthy foods by offering cooking classes, birthday parties and camps.
The Secret Oven(Ages 7-18)-Milwaukee
Address: N Fairchild Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217
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The Young Chefs begin to work a little more independently using their math and reading skills to follow recipes. They will also learn about basic food science. They’ll work together safely to build their communication skills and create delicious foods.
Chef Pam’s Kitchen-Waukesha
Address: 290 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
Kids Birthday Parties, Summer Camp and Girl Scout Cooking Badge Classes
Kids on the Farm
Address: N68 W33208 County Road K, Oconomowoc
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Stone Bank Farm is committed to celebrating the joys of nature and gardening with children. Activities are led by a licensed teacher and Master educator who creates authentic and unique lesson plans with hands-on experiences. Tender Sprouts, ages 2-5 Budding Gardener, ages 5-8 Healthy Roots Junior Chef Camp, ages 8+delicious foods.
Wauwatosa Recreation Department
Address: 11324 W. Center Street Wauwatosa, WI
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Wauwatosa Recreation Department offers a variety of youth cooking classes, such as Fun Food: Breakfast Edition and Unicorns, Mermaids, and Fairies…Oh My! These classes are directed at children age 7 – 12 years old.
Waukesha Park and Rec Department
Address: 201 Delafield Street, Waukesha, WI 53188
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4285 S Sunny Slope Rd, New Berlin
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Kettle Hills Golf Course
3375 WI-167, Richfield, WI
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Kettle Moraine Junior Golf
W365 S4299 Highway 67
Dousman, WI 53118
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Play Pen Sports Academy
W. Main Street
Waukesha, WI
Junior Cup Golf
W229N2494 County Rd F
Waukesha, WI 53186
BRIO STUDIOS
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See them in our Summer Camp Guide HERE.
Open to Beginners to Advanced Students of all ages Brio’s Institute of Music and Theatre offers private music lessons fit to your schedule. Our advanced Music Educators are dedicated to helping you achieve your musical goals and dreams! Expand your musical technique and understanding while enjoying the fun that music has to offer. Our Staff will help track your musical development in a variety of ways and help you grow as an artist. Join Private Lessons, Group Lessons and more! https://www.
Let’s Play Music offers 3 different options for music classes and there are 3 teachers in the area! (Ixonia, Hartland, and Delafield)
Sound Beginnings:
Sound Beginnings is a family music class for children ages 0-4 and a parent or caregiver. By providing a solid music and preschool foundation, Sound Beginnings prepares students for success in Let’s Play Music and Kindergarten. Classes include singing, movement, instrument play, nursery rhymes, games, stories, and ear training activities.
Let’s Play Music:
Let’s Play Music is a fun music theory course for your child which begins at age 4-6. This three year program solves the problem that a child is most ready to learn music at an early age, but his fingers and letter skills are not yet ready. We take full advantage of the brain’s ability to absorb musical concepts and teach skills in an age appropriate way. Solfege hand signs, folk songs, games, imagination and creativity are important components of each lesson.
Presto:
Presto is for the beginning pianist, whether they have had a year or so of piano lessons or no piano lessons at all. Presto teaches so much more than piano! We teach COMPLETE musicianship: vocal training, ear training, sight reading, music theory, rhythm, music history, proper piano technique, and we do it in a fun, snappy style that tweens love! Most likely, those students who already have had a year or so of piano haven’t studied all areas of music. In fact, they most likely have only dabbled a little in rhythm, have some note reading skills, and developed some finger strength. We include an optional “challenge” section written into the Presto curriculum to satisfy the appetite of hard working students and that of students who already have finger dexterity built from previous piano lessons.
https://www.letsplaymusicsite.com/
Lake Country Strings
is a string studio that offers Suzuki violin, viola, and cello private and group instruction for any student between the ages of 3-adult. Through the study of music, we partner with parents and students in seeing growth in the life skills of collaboration with others, confidence in performance, focus, concentration, fine motor skill development, and freedom in personal expression. Students receive instruction that encourages them to share their music with family and friends while parents enjoy convenient scheduling options. Contact us today!”
Musical Beginnings – Music Together
Locations in Menomonee Falls, Hartland and Richfield/Hubertus
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Music Together® is the perfect family activity!
Every week in our classes, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, & the grownups who love them come together to explore musical play. Little ones love playing along in class, caregivers love being a part of their children’s growth into confident music-makers, and everyone loves our songs that will have you tapping along in no time.
New ten-week sessions begin every September, January and March/April, along with shorter summer sessions. Try out a class for free at anytime! Coming to Hartland!
The Music Café- Mukwonago
105 Fox St, Mukwonago, WI 53149
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The Music Cafe is a full-service locally owned music store that offers both on site and online lessons in piano, voice, percussion, guitar, bass, brass, woodwinds, strings, and ukulele. We offer high quality, affordable band and orchestra instrument rentals through our partnership with White House of Music. We also have a fully stocked retail store that offers instrument and accessories to meet the needs of local musicians at every level. Any questions? You may reach us at: 262-378-4641 or email us at amy@themusiccafe(dot)com.
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Music
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Private lessons, Summer Camp and Early childhood (4 months-5 years) music classes.
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music launched a music lesson program at Kettle Moraine High School. The lessons are with Conservatory faculty (with credits at Carnegie Hall, the MSO, and more) and are open to school-aged kids, teens, and adults – with a special discount for KM District Residents. This program was created in conjunction with the Kettle Moraine School District & KM Community Education.
Hartland Music Inc. (A Division of:White House of Music)- Hartland
1125 James Dr # 1, Hartland, WI 53029
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Lessons and Instrument rental
Music Dynamics Studio of the Musical Arts-Sussex
Address: N69W25055 Indian Grass Ln, Sussex, WI 53089
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Our studio offers comprehensive lessons that include music theory, performance opportunities, use of modern technology, parent involvement, and relationships with positive role models. Classes available for anyone & everyone 8 years or older. Recreational, group and private lessons available.
Outpost Music-Waukesha
Address: 4709, 321 South St, Waukesha, WI 53186
We offer one-on-one music lessons for virtually any instrument you can think of at competitive rates. If we don’t currently have an instructor that can help you, we’ll find one that can. Our many comfortable rehearsal rooms and large stable of qualified, friendly instructors ensure that you’ll have plenty of options to fit your skill level and busy schedule. Call us today at (262) 542-6788 to schedule a lesson or stop in to learn more and get signed up.
YMCA-Waukesha
Address: 320 E. Broadway Waukesha, WI 53186
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BABY BELLS(0-3) This parent and child class will introduce beat keeping, singing, and dancing – a great introductory music class for babies and toddlers!
The White House of Music- Waukesha
Address: 2101 N. Springdale Rd.
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Whether it’s piano, voice, band, orchestra, guitar, or something else, our team of music teachers brings extensive experience and a personalized approach. Try private music lessons, group ukulele classes, or join the New Horizons Band for seniors aged 55+.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is offered by providers from Children’s Wisconsin. It teaches families:
- How to spend less time dealing with challenging behavior.
- How to spend more time building close relationships.
You’ll practice positive parenting skills to manage stress and promote healthy habits. That can mean more good days for your family. Triple P is FREE for parents with children from birth to 16 years old.
Triple P events help you learn new skills and find support. These free events help you create a parenting plan that works for your family. Sign up for a class on our calendar here: https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=96&wp=392&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=CHWTP&rf=&pn=
1:1 coaching: Talk with a Triple P provider for advice on a specific problem. This FREE coaching is a brief support program. It helps you create an action plan for your family’s needs. Please note that 1:1 coaching in a primary care clinic may have a fee. Parents may receive a bill for services. Sign up for short – term coaching here: https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/primary-care/triple-p/triple-p-registration
Triple P online is a FREE self-guided parenting program. It includes 8 modules that you can complete at your own pace.
You choose what works for you. Pick the modules that support your family’s needs and values. Sign up here: https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/primary-care/triple-p/triple-p-registration
Children’s WI Triple P Website: https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/primary-care/triple-p
Askren Wrestling Academy (AWA)
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Askren Wrestling Academy runs 3 locations; Lake Country location, North Shore location and Green Bay location.Ninjas in Training is a group that focus solely on learning (*ages 5 – 11 yrs.) We do not believe in a competitive focus in this age group. We believe at this age kids should be focused on learning wrestling, improving their motor skills, getting stronger and having fun.
Family Tae Kwon Do Champions- Oconomowoc
Websites: www.OconMartialArts.com
See them in our Birthday Party Guide here.
At Family Tae Kwon Do Champions our goal is to inspire our students to be successful in every aspect of life, primarily focusing on: school, home, and Tae Kwon Do. We want to help each individual build a strong mind, body, and spirit to prepare them to overcome and achieve anything in life.
We have a family-friendly atmosphere, offering classes for children ages 4 & up, teens, adults, and families! All staff members at our Academy are devoted martial artists who have a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential.
Lake Country Martial Arts-Hartland
Address: W299N5782 County Rd E, Hartland, WI 53029
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Lake Country Martial Arts was established in 2010 and is proud to serve students ages 4 and up of all ability levels in the Lake Country Area. We are a family friendly martial arts school with a focus on discipline, respect, and belt progression based on character development and skill proficiency. Our offerings include Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Kali, private instruction, and our own practical self-defense program created from a blend of TKD, BJJ, Kali, and Hapkido.
Karate America-Pewaukee(Brookfield, Menomonee Falls)
Address: 1279 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee, WI 53072
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As a martial arts instructor with extensive experience training kids, there is nothing better than seeing them grow firsthand.
But more important than the martial arts skills they learn… is the personal skills they develop and carry for life.
Choa’s Martial Arts- Waukesha
Address: 1515 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
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Youth Program- Teach your children confidence, discipline and give them the foundation needed to grow into the best adults they can be. Cho’s offers two Taekwondo classes for children:
ADULTS PROGRAM
Improve your endurance, strength, flexibility, speed, coordination, balance and lower your overall stress level. Adult MMA, Martial arts classes are offered multiple times per week depending upon your skill level.
American Dojo Martial Arts- Waukesha
Address: 2242 W Bluemound Rd D, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Your whole family will love training in our encouraging, challenging, engaging, & family-focused social environment… One where each member can feel that they BELONG. Our positive reinforcement approach helps each person to BELIEVE that anything is possible, which ignites a passion to ACHIEVE worthy goals… not only on the mat, but at home, and out in the community.
Moy Yat Kung Fu School Of Waukesha (Ages 13+)
Address: 307 West Main St. Waukesha Wi 53186
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We teach the complete Ving Tsun Kung Fu System to honorable people who can use their skill and strength to protect life and help the good of humanity.
AAA Authentic Ancient Arts- Waukesha (Also, Watertown Location)
Address: 369 W Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186
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OUR SCHOOLS OFFER EACH STUDENT A RICH LEARNING EXPERIENCE, DEVELOPED THROUGH OUR DEEP HERITAGE AND DISTINGUISHED BACKGROUND IN SHORIN-RYU SHORINKAN.
SHAOLIN CENTER- WAUKESHA
ADDRESS: 400 TRAVIS LN #32, WAUKESHA, WI 53189
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ShaoLin Center offers adult and youth classes – six days a week – designed to fit most budgets and schedules. Members are welcome and encouraged to personalize their training through unlimited visits and cross-discipline instruction, including weekly “open” studio time (Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 4pm) when students may use the school to work on their material, and train individually with SiFu Kleppe
SALICK’S KARATE- DELAFIELD
ADDRESS: 821 N GENESEE ST, DELAFIELD, WI 53018
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WHETHER YOU’RE NEW TO MARTIAL ARTS, OR AN EXPERIENCED VETERAN OF KARATE, TAEKWONDO, MMA, OR OTHER SELF DEFENSE DISCIPLINES, WE INVITE YOU TO LEARN ABOUT OUR CLASSES, INSTRUCTORS, AND UNIQUE TEACHINGS.
J.K. Lee’s Black Belt Academy – Pewaukee
Address: 690 Westfield Way, Pewaukee, WI 53072
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Offers Kids, Family and Anti-Bullying classes. Our classes focus on character development, physical fitness, and self-defense — with the primary goal of building a child’s discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem.
Elite Dojo- Brookfield
Address: 13825 W Burleigh Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
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We are committed to creating a community of students and professionals working together to build the strength of body and character. Our purpose is not only to guide students in their development of a high degree of physical skill in the martial arts but also to inspire the self-confidence, integrity, and ethical decision-making that parents strive to nurture in your children.
Open Guard Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym-OconomowocA
ddress: 24 S Main St, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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Kid’s Class is a combination of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, stand up defense and cardio conditioning in a safe atmosphere, learning serious techniques while having fun, also being taught self-respect, self-discipline and respecting others.
World Martial Arts School- Muskego
Address: S75W17321 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150
National Karate-New Berlin
Address: 3564 S Moorland Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151
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True self esteem comes from real accomplishment. NK training develops self-confidence, improves physical fitness and helps youth have more success in school. NK children are leaders.
Martial Arts United- New Berlin
Address: 14029 W Greenfield Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151
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At MAU, our students come first. Our goals are to help all students achieve the many benefits that our system has to offer. At MAU, we are not only interested in self-defense and martial skills, but in the development of each person as a whole.
Soccer
Hawk Soccer is pleased to announce the start of its “Let Kids Fly” (LKF) program this fall. LKF takes a new and innovative approach to youth soccer and is for ALL children and families in the Lake Country Area. This soccer experience promotes health through play and helps children acquire essential tools for adulthoodRegistration for LKF is now open at: https://www.hawksoccer.org/
Teen Yoga (ages 14-18)
HAWS Early Childhood Programming
HAWS is now offering parent- child programming! Sessions are 45-60 minutes, standards-based and interactive. Children ages 3-4 will learn about animals and explore 77-acres of nature at the Schallock Center for Animals. Topics include looking at how other creatures see the world, taking a color hike to find colorful creatures and hearing the sounds of nature while making some of your own! https://hawspets.
This 3-story historic building offers a surprising amount of space. Classes are offered for all ages and skill set. Some events are for pure fun, some for skills enrichment while some will be for personal support. Located on 614 W Capitol Dr in Hartland.
- Devotion
- Story
- Children’s yoga
- Games
- Craft
- Farm chores: feed and water the goats, sheep, mini donkey and mini horse.
- Feed the bunny
- Feed chickens and collect their eggs.
- Brush goats and snuggle kitties
- Garden work and sampling when ripe
- Free play
Scuba
Stillwater Diving – Delafield near the Smiley Barn. Classes for Kids and Adults.
LaCrosse
Outdoor Play & Learning
Tinkergarten – Description: Live, weekly sessions, which provides a rich learning community for purposeful outdoor play doable for every family. Kids will learn vital life skills, while grown-ups get the balance they need.Time outdoors for the whole family’s health, happiness, and connection to our planet.Expert guidance to support your child’s learning, every step of the way.
Spring Class session is all about Creative Explorations. It is designed to help kids strengthen their natural creativity. We’ll activate our imaginations and practice the building blocks of creativity as we break, bend, and blend objects found in the most creative studio of all—nature. 18 Months to 8 years
Contact: www.tinkergarten.com or simska30@gmail.com
Hockey/Ice Skating
Learn to Skate/Play Hockey Nagawicka Ice Arena
Mullett Ice Center Learn to Skate
We have our Fall session of Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey starting October 21st
Register HERE
Cross Fit
Curling
Kettle Moraine Learn to Curl Club
GunSafe Program
Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program in Waukesha
Waukesha County has many city and town-wide Parks & Recreation Departments. You can view them via their websites here:
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25+ of the Best Local Parks in Waukesha County
Kids life is about learning and playing. Find local parks to play at with this guide. Try a new one!
Where Kids Eat Free every day of the week!
Your kids will build up an appetite while they are busy learning. Find free or cheap places to eat based on the day of the week.