Youth Programming
Connected, Empowered Youth
There are over 7,000 young people in our community, in the northwest corner of the
53215 zip code.
Opportunities like these below ensure that our community is a great place to grow up.
Artists Working in Education
Artists Working in Education offers children’s and youth arts programming across Milwaukee in parks, libraries and other locations. Learn more on AWE’s website.
Artist Working in Education has launched a new Silver City branch of their Artist In Residence (AIR) program. The goal is to give community members ways to creatively engage with their neighborhoods, neighbors, and share culture.
Sarah Gail Luther – the Artist In Residence in the Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park neighborhood in 2020 – works in Milwaukee as a public artist and has been creating fun and easy projects neighbors can use to get their creative juices flowing! Some of the activities include:
- Making a Boomba Stick. Create your own musical instrument at home.
- Still Life Drawing Kit. Learn how to draw still life portraits at home.
- Spring Beauty. Go out and enjoy the beauty of your block.
Visit her Artist in Residence website to learn more about her work and participate in the fun projects she’s created- www.silvercityair.com
Like the Facebook page @silvercityairmke
Epic Center Community Organization
ECCO offers year-round youth activities including sports leagues, tutoring, and more! Learn more on the ECCO Facebook page.
Journey House
Journey House is a Community Center in Clarke Square and offers adult education, youth development, workforce readiness, and family engagement. Learn more at the Journey House website.
Milwaukee Christian Center
The Milwaukee Christian Center offers help with homework, youth leadership, athletic activities and arts for all city of Milwaukee youth ages 7-18 from 3:00pm-7:30pm. Visit MCC’s website to learn more.
Mobile Bike Hub
The Wisconsin Bike Fed (WBF) Mobile Bike Hub promotes a healthy lifestyle through biking by teaching young people how to repair their bikes and educating them on proper bike safety. Highlights of the program include a paid internship program, summer site visits, and community workshops. Visit the Bike Fed’s Mobile Repair website to learn more.
Safe & Sound
Young people who would like to get more involved in their community can contact Safe and Sound’s District 2 Youth Organizer Arielle Mayer at arielle@safesound.org.
Urban Ecology Center
Children’s Memberships
For youth, just $15 per year will get your child a membership to the Urban Ecology Center Young Scientists Club, which features weekly environmental science programming. The Center also offers Summer Camps and lending of outdoor equipment including bikes, fishing poles, kayaks, and more! Visit their website for more information.
Youth Internships
If you or someone you know would like to be an intern with the Urban Ecology Center this summer, now is the time to apply. Their paid summer interns provide valuable help and receive hands-on experience in a variety of areas. You can see a full listing and detailed descriptions of available internships on their website.
Menomonee Valley Public Animal Feeding
Located at the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center branch in Silver City. Anyone is welcome to see the animal feeding every Saturday 1:30 – 2 pm. It’s free! Donations are appreciated.
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