8am-3pm Mon. Jul. 16
Summer Institute has a 40-year tradition of teaching and delighting children across the Chippewa Valley. Your kids will love the variety of activities, and you will appreciate the small classes that promise high quality learning.
Sam Davey Elementary 3000 Starr Ave., Eau Claire
Cost: $15 per class for Eau Claire district students and those who live in the district; $85 per class for all other students.
9am-noon Mon. Jul. 16
Tap into your writing talents with this exploratory camp for students. Learn creative techniques, interactive storytelling, technology tips, and tricks from experts as you uncover your writing potential.
UW Eau Claire Campus 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: $189
Age: Students entering grades 6-10
9am-noon Mon. Jul. 16
Send your kids for mornings packed with sports, team building games, crafts, Bible stories, singing, snacks and even a li'l time for reading.
Cameron Park 1601 11th St., Eau Claire
Cost: Families pay based on annual income
Age: Entering 2nd-5th grade
9:30-10:15am Mon. Jul. 16
Each Movin' & Groovin' class is filled with laughter & fun. It promotes language & play through the use of music, song & dance.
River Source Family Center 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: FREE
Age: Birth to age 5
9:30am-3pm Mon. Jul. 16
Meetings every Monday, except Holidays. Well lit and spacious meeting area. Cutting mats, rulers, irons, portable design wall and others supplies to use. Member Show 'n Tell. Member demos. Sit 'n Sew twice per year. Annual Quilt Show (2nd weekend in March).
Augusta Senior and Community Center 616 West Washington St., Augusta
Cost: Yearly dues $12
Age: All Ages
10am Mon. Jul. 16
Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. When a thief steals his present for his aunt's 100th birthday the prized book, Paddington embarks on an epic quest to unmask the culprit before Aunt Lucy's big celebration.
Micon Cinemas Eau Claire 3109 Mall Dr., Eau Claire
Cost: $0.25
Age: Rated PG
10-11am Mon. Jul. 16
Classes are divided by age groups and include weekly curriculum designed for each student’s artistic development. Private, more intensive classes are available upon request, flexible scheduling and affordable prices. All materials are always provided, students may. Finger Painting, Color Wheel, Color Mixing, Tempera, Finger Paint, Modeling Clay, Creating Shapes, Crafting.
The Painted Lotus Banbury Place Building 13, Suit 209, Eau Claire
Cost: $10
Age: PreSchool Age (3-5)
10-11am Mon. Jul. 16
This cooking camp is for the youngest chefs and their caregiver. Chop, pour, stir and create yummy, healthy snacks. Spend time learning about kitchen and food safety and how to use simple kitchen tools. Read story, play games and have fun. Register online.
Forage 930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire
Cost: $20 per day
Age: 2-6 years
10:15-10:35am Mon. Jul. 16
For one- and two-year-olds. All storytimes features stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement. All are welcome and no registration is required. Also includes parachute games.
LE Phillips Memorial Public Library - Youth Services Program Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau CLaire
Cost: FREE
Age: Preschool
10:30am-12:30pm Mon. Jul. 16
Whether you're interested in 3D printing and coding or you'd rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you. All ages open labs offer time for self-guided exploration with staff on hand to answer questions. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
10:30-11:30am Mon. Jul. 16
An 80% Immersion Spanish class using Miss Anita's learning songs, props, visual arts, stories, and lots of outdoor games. Walk in the bosque like Goldilocks, learn words for camping, sea life, places in the community, drink limonada and eat sandia (watermelon) and much more. A fun, engaging class.
Contact for Location Info
Cost: $55 for the session or $15 per day
Age: Ages 5-10
10:30-11am Mon. Jul. 16
Enjoy jumping, moving, dancing, grooving and all sorts of games with the giant.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: Ages 3+
11am-1pm Mon. Jul. 16
Cool off this summer at Hobbs Ice Arena's Summer Lunch Break Open Skate.
Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire
Cost: $4 or City Pass (1 Punch). Fee includes skate rental
Age: All Ages
11:30am-noon Mon. Jul. 16
Museum Playologists have several different fun and interactive science kits to break out with kids and explore all things STEAM-related. This week's activity is a morphing butterfly.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: Free with Museum membership or admission
Age: All Ages
1-4pm Mon. Jul. 16
This drop in program has supervised activities for children kindergarten through eighth grade; children are allowed to come and go. While at the Recreation Center they will be encouraged to participate in ongoing activities. Should not be considered an alternative to individual child care.
Altoona City Park Pavillion 10th Street West, Altoona
Cost: $50 for entire summer
Age: Grades K-8
1-3pm Mon. Jul. 16
Follow food from the farm to the fork, as you plant your own produce and harvest healthy ingredients. ECASD and CFAUSD students are eligible for free tuition.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire
Cost: $80 Members/$90 Non
Age: Grades K-1st
1:30-3pm Mon. Jul. 16
Summer LEGO club meets on Mondays in June and July.
Altoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona
Cost: FREE
Age: Ages 4-11
1:30-3pm Mon. Jul. 16
DIY Discovery is a series of drop-in events for families featuring a different topic and activity each week. This week: create with Strawbees-small plastic connectors-and straws. With imagination, the sky's the limit!
LE Phillips Memorial Public Library - Youth Services Program Room 400 Eau Claire St., Eau CLaire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
2:30-3:30pm Mon. Jul. 16
Learn lots of Spanish with music, stories, games, snack time, and visual arts. Act out Goldilocks, play Rojo light/Verde light, ask for snacks in Spanish.
Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: $60 for the session or $20 per day
Age: Ages 6-10
3:30-4:15pm Mon. Jul. 16
Sing, move, play instruments, hear stories and learn lots of Spanish together with your children in this engaging class. Class includes Miss Anita's Spanish CD. Children play with the animals they learn about, ask for the snack using Spanish, dance with scares to her popular freeze dance and have lots of fun.
Eau Claire Music School 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: $45 - or pay $13 per session
Age: Ages 2-6
4-5:15pm Mon. Jul. 16
Learn to do yoga "from the inside out" in an instructive & mindful manner.
The Yoga Center of Eau Claire 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire
Cost: $15 for Drop In, or use your pass
Age: 16 & up
4-6pm Mon. Jul. 16
Whether you're interested in 3D printing and coding or you'd rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you. All ages open labs offer time for self-guided exploration with staff on hand to answer questions. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
5-8pm Mon. Jul. 16
Bible lessons and songs are paralleled with spiritual lessons that are reinforced in sports. Sport Options: Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Dance, Team 45 (sports skills for 4-5 year olds), and Outdoor Recreation – Fishing. Includes a Friday Family Day with former NFL wide-receiver Jared Abbrederis! Register at machurch.net.
Menomonie Alliance Church 502 21st St. N, Menomonie
Cost: $15
Age: 4-12
5-6pm Mon. Jul. 16
This class will break down the basics of some of the most common yoga postures in workshop-style classes. Great for beginner yogis or anyone wanting to build a stronger practice. Yoga mats and blocks available for use or feel free to bring your own.
Menomonie Market Food Co-op 814 Main St. East, Menomonie
Cost: $10
Age: All Ages
5-8pm Mon. Jul. 16
A Vision Board makes these ideas of the future tangible and provides you an anchor to your dreams. This intimate, immersive workshop will help you get clear on your authentic life, to let go of what’s in the way, and to clearly connect with your dreams while designing a vision that calls to you.
Chippewa Valley Technical College 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire
Cost: $30
Age: All Ages
5:30-6:45pm Mon. Jul. 16
Learn how to do yoga from the inside out in an instructive & mindful manner.
The Yoga Center of Eau Claire 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire
Cost: $15 Drop in, or use your pass
Age: 16+
5:30-6:15pm Mon. Jul. 16
If you enjoy getting active and being being outdoors, this class is for you. We will combine fitness and exploring the beauty of River Prairie Park. This class will focus on cardio and strength. Pre-Register online or at the Altoona Parks and Recreation Office.
River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona
Cost: $25/session
Age: 16+
5:30-8pm Mon. Jul. 16
Join Kristina Beuning from Sunbow Farm as she speaks about the pitfalls and joys of mid-summer gardening. While Kristina speaks Forage will be cooking up a fresh meal with produce from Kristina’s gardens.
Forage 930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire
Cost: $30
Age: 21+
6-7:30pm Mon. Jul. 16
Helps to reduce stress, feel strong yet flexible in your body and increase positive energy. The summer session will include instruction on how to do poses, breathing techniques and relaxation practice. Please dress in loose-fitting clothing, bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on and a water bottle.
Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek
Cost: Friends $80, Nonmembers $100; Drop-in $10 Members, $12 Nonmembers
6-7pm Mon. Jul. 16
Participate in the increasingly popular workout that can be enjoyed by all ages, fitness and skill levels. Pre-Registration is required. Registration can be done online or by stopping by the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office.
Altoona City Park 10th St & Hayden Ave, Altoona
Cost: $40/session
Age: 16+ years old
6-8pm Mon. Jul. 16
A sweet combination of pressed florals + softly scented soap. Adding some beauty to your everyday regimen. Cost includes two take-home soaps, supplies + light snacks. Must pre-register online to attend.
Red's Mercantile 224 N Dewey St., Eau Claire
Cost: $35
6-7pm Mon. Jul. 16
Become a Treatment Foster Parent. Come for an informational session at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Community Services office. You are under no obligation to become licensed as a foster parent by attending this event.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services 2004 Highland Avenue, Suite M, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
6:15-7:15pm Mon. Jul. 16
All fitness levels are welcome and no experience is needed. Great way to get back to exercising or crank it up and push yourself even more.
Excite! Wellness Studio 107 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls
Cost: New, 3 classes/$5 or $5 drop-in or punch cards, 6 classes for $25
Age: All Ages
6:30-7:30pm Mon. Jul. 16
Whether you're yoga curious or have already introduced yourself to the practice, come flow with me. This class with practice the traditional principles of yoga. Each class will start and end with Savasana and meditation. Pre-register online or at the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office.
River Prairie Center 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona
Cost: $25/session
Age: 16+
6:30pm Mon. Jul. 16
Though you’re normally trying to protect CDs from damage, in this case, they can be the protectors- as beverage coasters. Put old CDs and DVDs to good use holding your summer drink. Use paint and stencils to transform them into bright and festive sets. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
Altoona Public Library 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona
Cost: FREE; RSVPs preferred
7-8pm Mon. Jul. 16
Intended for students that are new to yoga and are looking to build a solid foundation for your growing practice. This class is workshop style with time for discussion. Wear comfortable clothing and plan to move for a portion of the hour. Mats available for use at the studio (free).
Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire
Cost: $15
7:30-10pm Mon. Jul. 16
Join local game developers in playtesting each other's digital and analog games while discussing game design and development. Open to everyone regardless of background or experience.
D20 Gaming LLC 2158 EastRidge Center, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: All Ages
9pm Mon. Jul. 16
With full service menu of appetizers, entrees, and pizzas until midnight and drinks for the 21+ crowd, this all ages venue offers the perfect place to sing a tune with friends.
The Plus 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire
Cost: FREE
Age: 18+
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