Stanley Area Historical Society Museum

228 Helgerson Street, Stanley

Dedicated to preserving the history of the area by the collecting of historical artifacts and written materials and by educating the public through displays and programs. Recognizes the contribution lumberjacks, farm families, and carpenters made to Stanley's settlement and growth. Open Saturday-Sunday, 1-4pm.

Local History

Summer Programs at Beaver Creek Reserve

This year will feature birding, kayaking and fishing, reptiles, butterflies and more. Explore the Chippewa Valley like never before, and discover the wonders of the natural world right under our feet. Details and registration for summer camp events will begin in March.

Summer Day Programming

Tactical Escape 101

Oakwood Mall (4800 Golf Rd), Eau Claire

Kick your puzzle solving brain into gear, grab your friends, and put your skills to the test. Tactical Escape 101 is a locally owned and operated escape room brand.

Amusement & Fun

Towering Pines Camp for Boys

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

Camps

UW-Stout Summer Steam Experience

Join one or two weeks of science, tech, engineering, art, and math enrichment and experiences. For grades 9-12. Overnight and day camp options available. Highlights the value of creative and critical thinking. Tracks include Video Game Design, 3D Animation, Video Production, Web Design, 3D Printing, & Digital Storytelling.

Camps Summer Day Programming

WeHaKee Camp for Girls

At WehaKee Camp for Girls, girls age 7-17 will have fun, create friendships with girls from around the United States and the world, and discover the gifts within themselves. 40+ creative, active, and water activities to enjoy including horseback riding, water skiing, dancing, roasting marshmallows, and so much more all while building great relationships. Also hosts the WeHaKee Leadership Academy for high school girls.

Camps

West CAP

Menomonie

Established in 1965, West CAP was one of the first community action agencies in the United States. Since then, West CAP has worked to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income families in the rural communities of west central Wisconsin, operating as an equal opportunity employer and service provider. West CAP continues to help families overcome poverty and achieve economic stability by following its mission:

Support & Assistance Parenting Resources

Wilson Place Mansion

101 Wilson Circle, Menomonie

Wilson Place was built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company, founder and first mayor of Menomonie, and the area's first state senator. Three generations of Wilsons remade it from a colonial house to a Queen Anne-style mansion to a Mediterranean villa. Call for admission rates and tour times.

Tours Local History Menomonie Local History

Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum

312 N. Front St., Spooner

Featuring displays comprised of canoes and canoe related ephemera, plus a 2500 square foot canoe shop. This eclectic assemblage of boats is exciting in its diversity, and includes significant craft from the golden age of North American canoeing as well as work by important contemporary builders.

Museums Local History Attractions

Wisconsin Logging Museum

1110 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire

Take a step back into time when you visit the Wisconsin Logging Museum. Begin your tour with an introductory movie on logging in the 1890s and then visit their barn, blacksmith shop, cook shanty, bunkhouse, and heavy equipment shed to experience a day in the life of a logger.

Local History

YMCA Camp Icaghowan

By living with other campers, they learn to work together and demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. They offer a traditional, well-rounded overnight camp experience as well as specialty camps with focuses on leadership, teen extreme outdoor excursions, canoe trips, and horse-back riding.

Camps

YMCA Camp Manitou

An overnight camp with programs for youth entering grades 2-10. Campers will learn new skills, play large group games, and have opportunities to go swimming or boating every day. Located on the shores of Long Lake in Chippewa County. Campers learn values like honesty, responsibility, caring, and respect in a unique outdoor environment.

Camps

YMCA Youth Sports Center Day Camp

The YMCA Sports Center offers a fully supervised day camp with different weekly themes. Field trips, games, crafts, and educational activities that keep children physically active and learning.

Camps

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