Youth in south Wood County have many different summer program & activity opportunities - but most families aren't aware of all the options. To help youth in our community make the most of their summer, United Way of South Wood & Adam Counties Youth Success Coalition has compiled program information below as a quick & easy resource. Find an overview of each program's relevant information, and use the provided links to connect with and register for opportunities you're most interested in.
Aqua Skiers
Description: Develop your talents to produce and perform high caliber water ski shows for our community. All-volunteer, non-profit, and family oriented organization.
Eligible Ages: All ages
Date: Year Round
Registration Deadline: 7/1/2023
Cost: Financial assistance available.
Boys & Girls Club Teen Summer Program
Description: Enjoy fun programs & activities all summer long!
Eligible Ages: Age 11-18
Date: 6/5/2023 - 8/25/2023
Cost: $160; financial assistance available.
Boy Scouts of America
Description: Develop the foundations for leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness through fun activities involving parents.
Eligible Ages: K-12th grade
Date: Year Round
Cost: $25 to join; $45 annually. Financial assistance available.
Girl Scouts
Description: Learn life skills and have fun hiking, singing, archery, kayaking, cooking, and so much more at Girl Scout Camp!
Eligible Ages: K-12th grade
Date: Year Round
Cost: Financial assistance available.
Link: https://www.gsnwgl.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/camp-and-outdoors.html
McMillan Library
Youth Summer Program
Description: Earn prizes for reading over summer!
Eligible Ages: Ages 0-11
Date: Starting June 5th
Cost: FREE
McMillan Library
Teen Summer Program
Description: Earn prizes for reading over summer!
Eligible Ages: Age 11-18
Date: 6/5/2023 - 8/6/2023
Cost: FREE
Mid-State Technical College
College Camp
Description: Actively explore careers through education in this day-long event at Mid-State’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus.
Eligible Ages: 6th-8th grade
Date: 6/8/2023
Registration Deadline: 5/20/2023
Cost: $40
Link: https://www.mstc.edu/news/midstate-to-host-college-camp-june-8
Mid-State Technical College
Fuse Your Future
Description: Earn the Fuse Your Future: Welding local certificate and three Mid-State Welding program credits.
Eligible Ages: 9th-12th grade
Date: 6/7/2023 - 6/29/2023
Registration Deadline: 5/26/2023
Cost: FREE
Mid-State Technical College
Metal Mania
Description: Earn the Metal Mania: Turning Machines local certificate and five Mid-State Precision Machining Technician program credits.
Eligible Ages: 9th-12th grade
Date: 6/12/2023 - 7/26/2023
Registration Deadline: 5/26/2023
Cost: FREE
Mid-State Technical College
Summer Academy
Description: Earn up to 6 credits toward the Health & Wellness Promotion Program at MSTC.
Eligible Ages: 11th-12th grade
Date: 6/5/2023 - 6/16/2023
Registration Deadline: 5/15/2023
Cost: FREE
Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre
Description: Participate in a six-week rehearsal process ending with live performances.
Eligible Ages: Ages 8-18
Date: June-August & Year Round
Cost: FREE
Wisconsin Rapids Youth Hoops
Description: Local youth learn basketball through weekly practices and weekend tournaments.
Eligible Ages: 2nd-8th grade
Date: Registration open 5/29/2023
Registration Deadline: 7/31/2023
Cost: $160
Central Wisconsin Cultural Center
Description: Variety of music lessons offered, free live jazz music the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, and open pottery studio Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Eligible Ages: All
Date: Year Round
Cost: Variable
South Wood County Youth Hockey Association
Description: Hockey teams for all skill levels. Join at any age!
Eligible Ages: Age 3-15
Date: August
Cost: $150+; Financial assistance available.
United Way Volunteer Center
Description: Get connected with opportunities to impact causes that matter to you, learn new skills, and grow your network while creating positive change in your community!
Eligible Ages: All
Date: Year Round
Cost: FREE
Wisconsin Rapids Kickers
Description: Competitive soccer club providing a fun, positive environment for developing of soccer skills & sportsmanship under licensed coaches.
Eligible Ages: Age 4-18
Date: 6/1/2023
Registration Deadline: 7/31/2023
Cost: Variable; Financial assistance available.
Inclusion or exclusion from this resource page does not generate endorsement or objection to a program or agency by our organization.
