Age: 5th – 12th Grade
Number of youth: 5-15
Needs: Large indoor space (gym) OR outside space
Time: 45 min – 60 min

Archery is a unique offering in Milwaukee that is not easily available to youth in the area. Our educational focus for archery is on life skills development, safety procedures, responsible use of archery equipment, and getting youth outside. The instructor is certified to lead archery with youth and trained in proper safety measures and best practices. Due to rigid safety requirements enforced by our trained staff and service-member leaders, archery is actually among the safest activities youth can participate in with a statistically low injury rate below that of golf and even fishing. (Safety is built into every aspect of the program. If you have concerns or need more information, please contact our archery educator- information below). We will provide all archery supplies as needed but typically expect no more than 10 or so youth for a given program.

Age: 6th – 12th Grade
Number of youth: 5-15
Needs: Tablespace, Smart/whiteboard
Time: 1 hour minimum

The game of chess is often unfairly overlooked but invaluable as an important activity for youth to practice their skills in problem-solving, positive social development, critical thinking, and their ability to focus on a given task for a sustained period of time. This program has a tried and tested curriculum that will start by familiarizing youth with the basic rules of the game before delving into more advanced strategy and theory, puzzle challenges, minigames, the history of chess, and opportunities for more collaborative, multi-person games such as 4-person chess. All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome and all will be adequately challenged. We will need access to classroom space and tables, but boards and all other materials will be supplied by us!

Age: K5 – 2nd Grade
Number of youth: 5-15
Needs: Tablespace, Smart/whiteboard, sink if available.
Time: 30 – 45 minutes

Youth in grades 5K-2 are unique, special, and wonderful. Activities in the Cloverbud Project are designed to meet their needs at an age-appropriate level while having fun with hands-on, engaging activities. Some of the activities a youth can try with the Wisconsin 4-H Cloverbud Project include STEM, visual arts, nutrition, community service, self reflection, and more!

Age: All ages
Number of youth: 15 max
Needs: Tablespace
Time: 1 hour

Our new Lego program is great for all ages to express themselves creatively and work as a team. Youth will work in teams of 2-3 and complete various imaginative building challenges (for example, “build your ideal apartment on the moon”). Beyond the play itself, this program is beneficial in giving youth an outlet for creativity, stress relief, and communication with teammates. This program is ideal for a group of 10-15 youth of any age. All Legos and other materials will be provided by us, we only need a tablespace for youth to work.

Age: 5th – 8th Grade
Number of youth: 15 max
Needs: Tablespace, Smart/whiteboard
Time: 1 hour

Our Lego robotics program is an excellent way to get youth excited about all things STEM! Our program is designed to inspire curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through the exciting realm of building and programming Lego robots. After going through an intricate building process, youth will have the opportunity to explore the basics of coding and foster their passion for STEM. This is a great opportunity for team building as youth work in teams of 2-3 and compete in various programming challenges. Legos for building and laptops for coding will be provided.

Age: 3rd – 8th Grade
Number of youth: 20 max
Needs: Tablespace, access to a sink
Time: 30 – 60 minutes

Youth discover science through hands-on science labs! The experiments taught in STEM cover a wide range of areas such as chemistry, botany, archeology, geology, and physics. These 4-H activities were developed by UW-Madison, Cornell, Ohio State, and other state colleges across the nation. A guest scientist may join to lead an activity! We will need classroom space, access to a sink would be preferable but not required.