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Twice-a-week ballet and creative dance for 5–7 year-olds at Lydell, taught by Miss Ceci Broussard. Mixes preliminary ballet steps with creative movement to different tempos of music — coordination and listening skills come along for the ride. Ballet slippers and active clothes recommended.
Celebrate National Father Daughter Take a Walk Day with a 2-mile stroll along the lakefront. Free at Beulah Brinton, July 7.
This free football camp by the Gilbert Brown Foundation is perfect for young athletes eager to improve their skills. Held at Bradley Tech, it offers sessions for ages 8-17, with meals included. Professional players will guide participants, making it a unique chance to learn from the best. Transportation options make it accessible for all.
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure at The Little Village Play Cafe. This hands-on camp lets kids become tiny paleontologists, digging for fossils and hatching fizzy dinosaur eggs. It's a fun, interactive way for little ones to explore and learn with their caregivers. Be prepared for some messy magic!
Porch Play offers a unique, sensory-immersive experience for kids aged 4-8, bringing stories to life with movement and sound. This session dives into "Where the Wild Things Are," making it perfect for little ones who love to be active and imaginative. Held at Pink's Accessible Theater House, it's a fun, inclusive way to engage with classic tales.
Storytime at The Domes is a delightful weekly event perfect for young children and their families. Held in the unique setting of the Mitchell Park Domes, this storytime includes a special bilingual session on the last Wednesday of each month. Arrive early to explore the domes and enjoy a morning of stories without the need for pre-registration.
Dive into the art of character creation with this interactive workshop at Wonderland Bookshop. Perfect for young writers aged 7-13, this session offers hands-on tips to make your characters unforgettable. Arrive early to explore the charming bookshop and grab a cozy spot.
Free bucket drumming at Atkinson Branch on July 8. Learn rhythms and create music through collaboration.
Free financial literacy for teens at Mitchell Street Branch. Learn about paychecks, taxes, savings, and credit.
Outdoor reading and hands-on STEAM activities at the Urban Ecology Center. Free for youth K-6 and families on July 9.
Family playtime at Tippecanoe Branch on July 10. Talk, sing, read, and have fun while building early literacy skills.
Explore the magical world of fireflies at Wehr Nature Center. This family-friendly event includes a guided prairie hike to spot fireflies and a cozy campfire with S’mores. It's a great way to spend an evening outdoors with kids. Remember to register online in advance and bring some cash for parking if you're not a Friends of Wehr member.
Free building fun at Mitchell Street Branch on July 10. Bring your creativity and see what you can create.
Art Lab at Center Street Branch is a free creative space for teens and tweens. Experiment with supplies and learn new techniques.
Become a junior architect at Hamilton. Build structures, test shapes, and explore forces Saturday morning.
Build and program a LEGO race car at Riverside. Experiment with motors and design strategies on July 11.
Make homemade ice cream at Milwaukee Marshall. Just four ingredients, plus your own flavors. Kids learn baking basics.
Build and display your LEGO® creations at Zablocki Branch. Vote for your favorite design and win LEGO® bricks.
Free youth speed camp at Wick Playfield. Sprint mechanics, agility, and coordination in a fun, high-energy setting.
A fun, hands-on crafting session perfect for families. Dive into puzzle-making at Studio B & Co, a cozy spot known for creative workshops. Arrive early to snag the best seats and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of crafting together.
Free Saturday outdoor screening of Despicable Me 4 at dusk. Location rotates — verify the host park.
Half-day LEGO engineering camp at Lydell, Monday through Friday. Each day covers a different engineering branch — aerospace (space station), mechanical (boats and vehicles), structural (truss bridges), plus carnival rides, drawing machines, and mechanical animals. Kids take home a custom Mad Science build each day.
Five full days (9am–4pm) at Lynden's ponds for kids 6–11. Campers build working rafts—actual human-sized rafts—inspired by aquatic insect physics, then paddle them across the pond on Friday. Batik-dyeing, pond journals, and floating sculptures fill the week. One of Lynden's most popular camps.
Kids can try a new dance style each day at Riverside. Camp runs July 13–16, 9 am–noon, ending with a performance.