Head Start

Head Start is a free preschool program for income-eligible families with children ages 3-5. Head Start offers a creative learning environment with age-appropriate activities, healthy meals and snacks, health and nutrition education, and opportunities for parents to be involved. Head Start is a EC4T Partner (4 year-old kindergarten).

Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Herzl Camp

A welcoming, independent camp where young people become self-reliant, create lasting Jewish friendships, and develop commitment and love for Judaism and Israel. Herzl Camp creates a vibrant Jewish community of future leaders.

Camps

Historical Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts

205 Main St. E, Menomonie

The Mabel Tainter building includes a lavish 313-seat "crown jewel" Victorian theatre and a historic reading room. It is a premier example of a restored vintage American Theater. Take a self-guided tour to inspect the intricate hand-stenciling, hand-carved white pine archways, rich walnut, mahogany, and oak woodwork, gleaming brass fixtures, leaded glass windows, and a rare working Steere and turner tracker pipe organ with 1597 pipes.

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Hobbs Ice Arena

915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

In addition to a ton of leagues, Hobbs offers youth open hockey clinics on Wednesday evenings. Open skate times are Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Rentals available. There is an admission fee.

Physical Activity & Sports Ice Rinks

Hobbs Landing

915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire

2.4 Acres. Boat launch, fishing, parking lot, picnic area, scenic views, access to Chippewa River Trail and inner tubing take-out.

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Infinity Dance Center

A full-service dance studio devoted to providing exceptional recreational or competitive dance instruction to children ages two through adult. We work on respect, teamwork, and self-confidence through dancing in a family friendly environment.

Dance Studios Dance Studios

Irvine Park Zoo and Nature Area

Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls

With over 300 acres of natural and scenic beauty, this FREE park offers a zoo with cougars, bear, bison, tigers and many other wildlife and a petting zoo, scenic dam, museum, picnic shelters, restrooms and historical displays. Take a tour of the Sunny Valley Schoolhouse or Pioneer Norwegian Log Home on the weekends from Memoral Day to Labor Day. Also take in a natural historical marker, the Irvine Park Cave, which is about 20 feet long with natural springs running through it.

Area Parks Parks Volleyball Courts Attractions Parks with Pavilions

Jacob's Well Church Summer Bible Camp

Jacob's Well church offers summer camps for students grades 6-12 at Phantom Ranch during mid-June.

Camps

James Newman Clark Bird Museum

Phillips Hall UW-Eau Claire, 101 Roosevelt Ave., Eau Claire

The bird museum, circular in shape, contains four dioramas and surrounds the planetarium in Phillips Hall room 002. The 530 species housed in the museum were collected by James Newman Clark from the 1870s through the 1920s. Two popular exhibits are the bald eagle and golden eagle, which require the university to hold a license to have them.

Science & Nature Zoos and Animal Interests

James Sheeley House

236 West River St., Chippewa Falls

The James Sheeley House is a local hot-spot for supernatural explorers and ghost hunters. Built in the 1860s, is allegedly haunted by the spirits of its original owners. Currently operates as restaurant serving up-scale dining in a historical setting.

Local History

Janelle's Irish Dance

316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire

Janelle Glenna began teaching Irish dance classes in 2006 with six students and continues to develop further progressive courses of instruction for advancing students - having over 90 students at present in 11 different levels of Irish dance.

Dance Studios

Jaycette Park

2500 Patton St., Eau Claire

2 Acres. Parking lot, picnic area, picnic shelter, open area for play, and artwork.

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Jean Marie's School of Dance

31 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls

Specializing in children's classes, Jean Marie offers tap, ballet, jazz, and basic acrobatics. Classes for adults also available.

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Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm

N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie

Visit the fish farm and catch your own fish (no license required) and watch as it is netted, cleaned, and iced. Enjoy a shore lunch fish sandwich and live music.

Attractions

Jewelry Box Dancer

110 W. Main St., Menomonie

This studio teaches children ages 4-14 years old in combined tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop. Limited adult classes offered as well. Find Jewelry Box Dancer on Facebook too.

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Joshua's Camp

The realization of a wish made by Joshua Holm before he lost his battle with cancer in 2008. A place for families with children going through cancer treatment. A respite where everyone can smile, laugh, have fun, and enjoy themselves. Also hosts a special retreat for families who have lost a child to cancer.

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Junior Achievement of Wisconsin

2004 Highland Ave, Suite 2C, Eau Claire

By being a JA volunteer and sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

Volunteer Opportunities & Charities Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Just for Kix

1412 6th St., Menomonie

Offer proven technical training, a focus on teamwork and a respectful experience to our students. With a strong balance of fun and technique in our classes, we create a teaching environment that is low stress and less pressure. Additionally, our…

Dance Studios

KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors)

KAMO provides outdoor experiences to children including fishing, canoeing, camping, hunting, wildlife viewing and hiking. Mentors who pass a background check are matched with local children to help provide them with outdoor experiences.

Recreation Organizations Mentoring & Education Parenting Resources

Kamp Kenwood

Built on the shores of Lake Wissota through volunteer labor by members of Wisconsin Farmers Union over 50 years ago. The education programs focus on cooperatives, family farms, sustainability, leadership, conservation, rural communities, social justice, and active citizenship. Overnight camp activities include: hiking and campfires, swimming and sports, singing and drama, speakers and workshops, co-op games and theme nights, and arts and crafts.

Camps

Kessler Park

105 Walnut St., Eau Claire

1.9 Acres. Basketball hoops, play equipment, recreational field, shelter, and baseball/softball field.

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L.E. Phillips Libertas Center: Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health & Wellness

2661 Co Hwy I, Chippewa Falls

As young people grow and develop their own identities, they may experience challenges like poor self-esteem, depression, aggression, family conflict, deviant behavior, poor impulse control, or a combination of these and other issues. These child therapists help youth and their families face these obstacles and instill faith, hope, and confidence that they can achieve their full potential.

Behavioral Health & At-Risk Parenting Resources

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire

Public Libraries

L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation

Camp Phillips offers a wide array of programs in association with the Boy Scouts of America. Their programs include climbing & ropes course, sharpshooting, aquatics, outdoor skills, ecology & conservation, first year orientation camping, handicraft, and civics.

Camps