Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
Help Your Little Have a Fun, Safe Summer!
Greetings!
Looking for something for your Little to do during summer vacation? Below are several opportunities to keep Little Brothers and Little Sisters active, entertained and safe.

Please note: These are not BBBS-organized activities. BBBS is not responsible for errors, changes or cancellations. It's always best to contact the sponsoring organization for more information.
 
Urban Ecology Center
Nature Day Camps
Only $25 for Littles who qualify!

The Urban Ecology Center is offering scholarships for their summer nature camps to any child who qualifies for federal free or reduced lunch. The cost is only $25 for a week of day camp, a savings of up to $205!

Some of the camps are already full, but many still have space for kids attending on scholarship. Transportation is not provided.

Contact Sarah Rowe at the Urban Ecology Center for more information: 414-964-8505, ext. 125 or srowe@urbanecologycenter.org.
 
Kids Bowl Free
Olympic Lanes summer bowling pass

Bigs may register their Littles for a summer bowling pass. Registered children receive certificates good for two free games of bowling a day at Olympic Lanes. Sign up online >>
 
Reduced Tickets
Save on nearby attractions

MPS Division of Recreation sells reduced-price tickets for area attractions like Great America, Noah's Ark and Milwaukee County Zoo. Buy tickets at 5225 W. Vliet St., Room 162, Milwaukee. Cash only. Click here for more information >>
 
Waukesha YMCA Day Camp
Need-based scholarships available

The Waukesha YMCA offers a variety of day camps for all ages and provides program scholarships for those in need. Contact the Waukesha YMCA Business Office for details: 262-542-2557.

Learn more about YMCA camps here >>
 
Milwaukee Playgrounds, Cool Spots and Wading Pools
Supervised activities Monday-Friday

Milwaukee has more than 35 locations that offer free, supervised activities for children, including arts and crafts, basketball, softball, kickball and field trips. Lunch is provided at many locations. "Cool Spots" give kids a chance to cool off when the temperature is 85 degrees or hotter.

Click here for a list of locations >>
 
Free Summer Meals
for Milwaukee and Waukesha youth

Children 18 and younger can receive free meals every weekday this summer at safe, supervised locations throughout Milwaukee. No paperwork required -- all children are welcome. Call 2-1-1 or 866-211-3380 for the nearest location.

In Waukesha, La Casa de Esperanza and the Salvation Army also offer free weekday summer meals for children 18 and younger.