Events | Happenlist

Junior Camp Shorewood; Week of July 20-24

Climb, balance, and tackle fun challenges at Camp Shorewood, July 20–24. Games and activities build strength and teamwork.

Flag Football Camp

Atwater Elementary SchoolShorewood

Flag football camp at Atwater Elementary from July 20 to 23. Skills, fun, and a Super Bowl showcase to end the week.

For kids · Elementary

Track & Field Camp

Atwater Elementary SchoolShorewood

Track & field camp at Atwater Elementary, July 20–23. Build skills and have fun, then compete in a track meet.

For kids · Elementary

Supporting Your Student in the College App Process

Shorewood High SchoolShorewood

Workshop at Shorewood High for parents of high schoolers. Learn how to support your student through college apps.

Workshops

Illustrating Island of Adventure

Shorewood High SchoolShorewood

Illustrate your own adventure at Shorewood High School, July 20–23. Design unique islands with Anna Grosch.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Scales and Sparks: Dragon Drawing Workshop

Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay

Five-day drawing workshop run by Young Rembrandts for kids 6-12. Each day, students draw one large poster-sized dragon using color pencils, Sharpies, markers, and pastels. Focus is on shading, texture, and dramatic color. Five completed pieces by the end of the week.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Minds on Math with STEM Challenges

Richards Elementary SchoolWhitefish Bay

Full-day math and STEM enrichment camp at Richards Elementary for kids entering grades 2–5. Taught by WFB educators Karen Eyers and Susan Jones using Three-Act Math Tasks plus hands-on builds — water slides, boats, parachutes. Kids spend time outside, so wear active clothes and pack a peanut-free lunch.

For kids · Elementary

Young Architect: Extreme Environments

Shorewood High SchoolShorewood

Become a young architect at Shorewood High, July 20–23. Design buildings for extreme environments like space or the Arctic.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Pond Voyage II

Lynden Sculpture GardenRiver Hills

A second session of Lynden's Pond Voyage camp, added because the first week filled. Same raft-building, batik-dyeing, and pond-sailing curriculum for kids 6–11, July 20–24. If your kid missed the first session, this is the slot.

For kids · Elementary

Outdoor Detectives

House of RAD (Menomonee Valley)Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee

Dive into nature with Outdoor Detectives, where kids explore local parks and nature preserves. From hiking to fort building, this camp offers hands-on activities that engage young minds. Held at Menomonee Valley, it's a perfect summer adventure for curious kids.

For kids · Elementary

Blue Duke Freshman Academy

Whitefish Bay High SchoolWhitefish Bay

Four-day orientation for incoming WFB freshmen, taught by WFBHS teacher Anna Gibson in the Library Media Center. Kids tour the building, walk their actual schedule, sign up for extracurriculars, set up their student Google Drive, and pick up note-taking and study skills. Ends with a picnic lunch at the WFB Community Garden — bring a bag lunch the last day.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Chess Scholars Camp

Lydell School & Community CenterWhitefish Bay

Morning chess camp at Lydell for 6–13 year-olds, beginners welcome. Each day mixes a coached teaching block with guided practice, and the week ends with a non-elimination tournament so no one gets knocked out early. After School Enrichment Staff run it.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Treasures of the Great Lakes

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

Explore the Great Lakes Marine Collection at Central Library. Discover ship models, paintings, and over 12,000 vessel files.

Young Founders: Emerging Adult Entrepreneurs

Milwaukee Public Library - Villard Square BranchMilwaukee

Free workshop for ages 18–24 at Villard Square. Learn to build income, connect to resources, and grow your business.

Workshops
Networking

Milwaukee Public Museum: Mummifcation in Ancient Egypt

Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki BranchMilwaukee

Free mummification workshop at Zablocki Branch on July 20. Help process a life-size model and uncover ancient secrets.

For kids · Elementary and Tween

Paper Folding to Calendar (ages 5~ 8)

Hamilton High SchoolMilwaukee

Paper folding class at Hamilton for ages 5–8, July 20–23. Create a seasonal calendar with your child, $20 supply fee.

For kids · Elementary

Paper Flower Garden (ages 8~ 15)

Hamilton High SchoolMilwaukee

Create a paper flower garden at Hamilton for ages 8–15. Fold tulips, lilies, and more, then display your work.

For kids · Elementary to Teen

Who Runs the World? Bugs!

Milwaukee Public Library - Central LibraryDowntown, Milwaukee

Bug story time at Central Library, followed by building your own bug hotels. Free on July 20, 4pm–5pm.

For kids · Babies & Toddlers and Preschool

Teen Journaling Club

Milwaukee Public Library - Atkinson BranchNorth Side, Milwaukee

Jul 20 · Aug 24

Monthly teen journaling at Atkinson Branch. Write with provided journals, prompts, snacks, and stickers.

Summer Flowers Stained Glass Workshop

Eucalyptus and Company | A pottery, stained glass, and floral studioRiverwest, Milwaukee

Dive into the art of stained glass at Eucalyptus and Company. This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners, offering a chance to create your own floral-themed glass piece in just one session. All materials are provided, and you'll leave with a ready-to-hang masterpiece. Remember to bring safety glasses and avoid shorts and open-toe shoes for safety.

$100

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