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East Madison Community Center (EMCC)
Phone: (608) 249-0861
About this resource: The East Madison Community Center provides a vast range of activities for children, including after-school and Saturday drop-in program, multicultural art classes, and dance programs. EMCC also offers a variety of other events that can be found on their online calendar, like Teen Nights (Ages 11-17) and Pre-Teen Nights (Ages 5-10).
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Visit the East Madison Community Center!
8 Straubel Court
Madison, WI 53704
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM- 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM (Closed on Saturday during summer)
Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
Phone: 608-257-2606
About this resource: The Boys and Girls Club offers a variety of different activities for kids, including:
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Character and Leadership Development programs
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Education and Career Development programs
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Health and Life Skills
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Arts programs (music, dance, media)
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Sports, Fitness, and Recreation
The Boys and Girls Club also has partnered with Madison schools to create several school-based programs. There is also a 10-week summer camp for kids ages 5-14.
Who can use this resource? Must be a Boys and Girls Club member
Next Steps:
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Check online to view enrollment information for each Madison area Boys and Girls Club.
Allied Family Center Club
4619 Jenewein Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Visit: https://www.bgcdc.org/allied-family-center for enrollment information!
McKensie Family Club
232 Windsor Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Visit: https://www.bgcdc.org/mckenzie-family-location for enrollment information!
Taft Street Club
2001 Taft Street
Madison, WI 53713
Visit https://www.bgcdc.org/taft-street-club for enrollment information
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Call the Administrative Office at 608-257-2606 if you have any questions regarding the Boys and Girls Club.
Madison Public Library
Phone: (608) 266-6300
About this resource: The Madison Public Library offers a variety of activities for kids and teens.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Check with your local library to see what events are happening!
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Visit https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/calendar to see the events happening at every Madison Public Library.
Madison Children's Museum
Phone: (608) 256-6445
About this resource: The Museum costs $9 for adults and children, $8 for seniors and grandparents, and is free to museum members and children under 1. The Museum does offer a Family Access membership to families that qualify. Families qualify if they are eligible for the following programs:
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FoodShare/Quest
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Childcare Subsidy
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BadgerCare Plus
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Free/Reduced School Lunch
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Medicaid
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WIC
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WHEAP
**There are more programs listed online.
No documentation of benefits is needed to apply. The minimum cost of Family Access Memberships is $15. You may apply for this online, in-person, over the phone or by mail.
If you do not want to purchase a membership, those that are enrolled in one of the qualifying programs above can pay $1 admission to the Madison Children’s Museum.
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Visit the Madison Children’s Museum:
100 N. Hamilton Street
Madison, WI 53703
Hours: Monday- Sunday 9:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Madison School &Community Recreation (MSCR)
Phone: (608) 204-3000
About this resource: MSCR offers many youth programs and activities! Note: There is a fee for these programs, however a fee assistance program is available, and you must apply for fee assistance at the time of registration.
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Youth Arts and Enrichment
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Youth Sports and Fitness
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Aquatics
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Afterschool Programs
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Camps
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Trips and Special Events
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Outdoor adventures
Who can use this resource? Anyone living within the boundaries of Madison Metropolitan School District
Next Steps:
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Visit the website to learn more about specific programs that MSCR has to offer and to learn how to register!
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If you have any questions, call 608-204-3000.
Neighborhood House
Phone: (608) 255-5337
About this resource: The Neighborhood House offers many programs:
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Mentoring (For ages 7-18)
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Summer Camp (For ages 7-12)
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After School Clubs (For ages 7-14)
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Club Friday (For ages 7-14)
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Drop-In Tutoring (For ages 7+)
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Open Gym (For ages 7+)
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LOV- Dane Social Nights (individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends)
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Third Thursdays (Anyone!)
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Teen Camp (For ages 13-15)
Who can use this resource? Anyone!
Next Steps:
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To check out what is going on, visit https://neighborhoodhousemadison.org/calendar/ to see the calendar of events OR ask a Navigator to print one for you!
YMCA of Dane County
About this resource: The YMCA of Dane County offers a variety of youth sports and activities for kids.
Who can use this resource? Anyone with a YMCA membership. The YMCA does offer financial assistance to youth, families, and individuals who do not have the resources to pay the full memberships
Next Steps:
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Visit a YMCA near you to learn more about the activities they offer for youth in Dane County and sign up for a membership.
Lussier Family East
711 Cottage Grove Road
Madison, WI 53716
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM- 10:30 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Phone: 608-221-1571
Lussier Family West
5515 Medical Circle
Madison, WI 53719
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM- 10:30 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Phone: 608-276-6606
Sun Prairie
1470 Don Simon Drive
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM- 10:30 PM, Saturday 6:00 AM- 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Phone: 608-837-8221
Additional Resources to look into:
- Parent-Child Home program
- Play and Learn
- Today Not Tomorrow Resource Center
- Joining Forces for Families