Brighter Beginnings Early Learning Center

1612 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire

Offers Christian based programs that are designed to build self-esteem, confidence, and personal achievement. Serving children ages 6 weeks to school age. Provides tutoring, homework help on topics including math and science, arts and crafts, and helps build social skills for kids in Kindergarten to age 14.

Childcare Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Buffington Park

1220 Buffington Drive, Eau Claire

One of the city's largest neighborhood parks. There is an expansive open recreational field.

Area Parks Playgrounds Map of Play Parks with Pavilions

Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park

9 miles S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25, Menomonie

The house in which Caroline Woodhouse lived has been moved to the park from a nearby farm. Her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, based the 1935 Newbery Award-winning children's book Caddie Woodlawn on her life.

Tours Local History Menomonie Local History

Cameron Park

1601 11th St., Eau Claire

Basketball hoops, play equipment, recreational field area with backstop, shelter house and toilet facilities. 3.4 Acres.

Area Parks Playgrounds Map of Play Basketball Courts

Camp Chetek

Operated by a fundamental Baptist ministry. Offering a variety of ways to enjoy camp, including junior weeks, teen weeks, family camp, mini primary camp, and more. Tons of activities including sports, rifling, cookouts, bouldering, tubing, pedal carts, laser tog, archery, pontoons, escape rooms, paintball, and more.

Camps

Camp Eagle Ridge

Camp Eagle Ridge hosts campers of age 7-17 for camps of 1-7 weeks in lengths, with over 40+ outdoor and nature based activities. There is a strong focus on traditional summer camp full of love, laughter and amazing activities AND a rich environment full of opportunities to practice leadership skills.

Camps

Camp Manito-wish YMCA

For 100+ years camp Manito-wish has developed the character and strengthened the leadership skills of campers. Offering a summer camp for boys and girls entering 5-10th grade, wilderness trips for teens, year-round leadership opportunities, and a family camp in August.

Camps

Camp Pepin

Aplace for your child to grow and learn and on their own two feet with the guidance of a trained Camp Counselor. Camp Pepin features traditional camp experiences, and specialized camps like fishing, sailing, and farm life. Activities include canoeing, sailing, ropes course & zip line, climbing walls, fishing, and plenty of time in nature.

Camps

Camp Woodland for Girls

An overnight camp for girls ages 7-16 years old, located in Northern Wisconsin, near Eagle River. Activities include sailing, marksmanship, creative arts, gymnastics, horseback riding, outdoor adventure, performing arts, swimming, tennis, tutoring, and water sports.

Camps

Carson Park

101 Carson Park Dr, Eau Claire

One of the more historical parks in the Upper Midwest. Carson Park in Eau Claire contains three major attractions, the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, the Chippewa Valley Museum, along with Eau Claire's baseball stadium. The Eau Claire Express became the newest tenant of Carson Park in 2005. During the winter season Carson Park offers cross-country skiing with several shorter, groomed trails perfect for beginners looking to stay away from steep grades.

Area Parks Cross-Country Skiing Playgrounds Map of Play Baseball Diamonds Horseshoe Pitches Tennis Courts Parks with Pavilions

Carson Park Train Rides

Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire

Enjoy a scenic half mile minature steam- and gasoline-powered train ride located in Eau Claire's Carson Park, presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. Opens May 30th, and runs on Sundays throughout the summer from noon until 5pm. Additional days: July 4th and September 5th.

Amusement & Fun

Casper Park

440 Old Eau Claire Road, Chippewa Falls

Area Parks Parks Baseball Diamonds Soccer Fields Parks with Pavilions

Chaos Water Park

5150 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire

Chaos Indoor Waterpark has been reviewed as one of the best indoor water parks in Wisconsin. Chaos features multiple slides, an activity pool, a lazy river, double hot tub, lily pads and a Kid's Aquatic Playground. Admission included in overnight hotel stays. Visit website for walk-in admission information.

Water Park Amusement & Fun

Charles Music Studio

Eau Claire

Kristin Charles (or “Charlie”) has been teaching music lessons since the age of seventeen. Her enthusiasm and passion for music is contagious. She enjoys teaching both children and adults. If you’ve been looking for a good instructor, a place to belong and a fun time, look no further. First two lessons FREE.

Music Lessons

Child Care Partnership

418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire

A resource and referral agency that works with parents by providing a list of child care providers that is customized to their family’s needs and the area they live. They work with child care providers to assess their program qualities, provide training on early childhood education, and work with other community agencies.

Children and Family Parenting Resources

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire

126 N Barstow St, Eau Claire

An interactive environment for kids and their grown-ups that inspires imagination, creativity, discovery and the love of learning. A favorite destination for families in the Chippewa Valley, the Children’s Museum offers non-traditional learning opportunities that help kids of all ages see, touch, learn and grow their way through important developmental milestones.

Map of Play Playgroups Amusement & Fun

Chippewa Area History Center

12 Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls

The new Chippewa County Area History Center opened in early 2023. Learn about the history of the area’s people, including Native Americans, fur traders, and early immigrants; the role the river played in the region, the history of the local logging industry, farming, military service, and products made in Chippewa Falls.

Local History Attractions

Chippewa County 4-H Chapter

711 North Bridge St./Courthouse Rm. 13, Chippewa Falls

4-H is the youth development program of our nation's Cooperative Extension System. Locally brought to you by UW-Extension.

4-H Chapters

Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology

21 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls

The museum was an idea that sprang from local citizens who wanted to record and preserve the history of important, unique and ground breaking innovations in industry and technology that were developed right here in the Chippewa Valley. It opened in May 1998 and now has a variety of exhibits that include the Seymour Cray Supercomputer Collection, Leinenkugel's, Mason Companies Inc., and other area historic exhibits.

Museums Local History Science Interests Attractions

Chippewa Falls Public Library

105 West Central Street, Chippewa Falls

Public Libraries

Chippewa Falls Public Library

105 W. Central St., Eau Claire

Chippewa Falls Public Library provides activities, songs, stories, puppet plays and toy playtime for kids from preschool age to 13 years old. Parents should be prepared to stay with their children.

Playgroups

Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center

13394 County Hwy M, New Auburn

Exhibits and videos explain the glacial history of the region. Live and stuffed native animals are also on display. Visitors can also hold a snake, pet a turtle, dig for fossils, or snowshoe. Part of the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area - FREE (but donations welcomed).

Science & Nature Local History Museums Zoos and Animal Interests Nature Centers Science Interests Attractions

Chippewa Ranch Camp for Girls

A month-long overnight camp near Eagle River. Girls get to make their own choices about what they want to do. Cabins of 10 campers and 5 counselors are "rustic" but homey and comfortable with private bathrooms. Activities include music, horseback riding, archery, swimming, and much more.

Camps

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA

611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA child care programs build positive relationships through curriculum and activities that foster all areas of child development. All day care is offered for children ages four weeks to pre-k. School Age Child Care is…

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