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Before- & After-School Programs
Engaging young people beyond the school day
Through citywide before- & after-school programs, Milwaukee Recreation provides a safe haven for youth in grades K3-12 during non-school hours.
Summer Camps, CLCs, & Safe Places
Milwaukee Recreation’s before- & after-school programs provide vital summer enrichment services to combat learning loss while providing safe, engaging environments for children. These programs offer academic support and enrichment activities, keeping young people busy and fostering continued growth during the summer months. They serve as an affordable alternative to daycare for working families, ensuring children are supervised and occupied while school is out. These initiatives extend the support provided during the school year, promoting well-being and ongoing education.
MPS also provides Summer Academy options beyond the school year. Learn more and register online.
School Year Camps, CLCs, & Safe Places
Before- and after-school programs feature varying types of academic, cultural, and recreational support during the school year, including:
- Homework assistance and tutoring
- Enrichment activities (art and music)
- Technology education
- Sports and fitness activities
- Leadership and social skills development
Sites are open Monday through Friday, with program locations available for youth ranging from K3 to 12th grade.
For more information on these available programs, please visit the individual program pages by clicking a link below!
Child Care Camps
Milwaukee Recreation provides educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment activities for participants during the school year and summer at schools through before- & after-school camps. All program locations are designed to keep children safe, provide engaging activities, and relieve stress for working families.
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Milwaukee Recreation partners with local youth-serving agencies to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities during out-of-school time at Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs).
Safe Places
Milwaukee Recreation and community-based organizations provide young people with academic enrichment, health and nutrition, social competence, and recreation.
K3 Support
Milwaukee Recreation offers affordable child care and enrichment programs for three-year old kindergarten students (K3)! Qualified MPS staff will guide K3 students in a safe, fun environment designed to assist families and help our three-year-olds take positive steps towards kindergarten.