Special Programs Social Events
Special Programs social events provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a chance to spend time with old friends, build new relationships, experience a variety of activities, and grow their independence while having some fun at the Y.
Dinner and a Movie - Pabst Farms
Lights, camera, action! Enjoy a night at the Y with your friends! Includes dinner and the viewing of a movie at the YMCA. Movies will be rated PG or PG 13.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member and Community Participant Registration | 12/7/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 40.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/21/23
April Dinner and Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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9 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 04/19/2023 |
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05/19/23
May Dinner and Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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10 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 05/17/2023 |
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06/16/23
June Dinner and Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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14 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 06/14/2023 |
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07/21/23
July Dinner and Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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15 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/19/2023 |
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08/18/23
August Dinner and Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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13 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 08/16/2023 |
Fun Friday - Pabst Farms
Play, laugh, dance! A night at the YMCA designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Activities will include crafts, games, gym activities and lots of fun with friends!
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member and Community Participant Registration | 12/7/22 | 6/5/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 25.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/07/23
April Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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13 / 28 Available |
Register Closes 04/05/2023 |
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05/05/23
May Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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17 / 28 Available |
Register Closes 05/03/2023 |
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06/02/23
June Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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16 / 28 Available |
Register Closes 05/31/2023 |
Fun Friday - Watertown
Play, laugh, and enjoy time with friends! A night at the YMCA designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Activities can include crafts, games, gym activities and lots of fun with friends! Please register the Thursday before the night of the event.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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11/14/22 | 12/31/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 15.00 | $ 15.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/14/23
April - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Register Closes 04/12/2023 |
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05/12/23
May - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Register Closes 05/10/2023 |
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06/16/23
June - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 05/17/2023 |
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07/21/23
July - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 06/21/2023 |
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08/18/23
August - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 07/19/2023 |
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09/15/23
September - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 08/16/2023 |
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10/20/23
October - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 09/20/2023 |
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11/17/23
November - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 10/18/2023 |
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12/15/23
December - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Registration will open on 11/15/2023 |
Spring Break Day Trip - Lazer Tag and Bowling
Spend a day of Spring Break with your Y friends. We will head to Madison for lazer tag and bowling. A pizza lunch is included.
Participants should arrive at the YMCA at 8:30 AM and we will return at 4:30 PM.
Program is not eligible for funding source use as the cost includes admission fees and cost of food.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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3/2/23 | 3/25/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 90.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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03/03/23 - 03/29/23
Spring Break Trip - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List |
Summer: Adventure Trips
Adventure Trips: Explore some for the fun events and activities the State of Wisconsin has to offer. These trips are intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These trips are not accessible for those with mobility limitations. Participants must be able to pass a swim test, hike over rough terrain, climb rocks and hike up bluffs.
These trips are not eligible for the use of funding as the price includes admission fees and food.
CANOE ADVENTURE:
Get ready for a 7-10 mile canoe experience on Mirror Lake, followed by hiking, a picnic lunch and swimming! Please bring your own lunch.
NOAH’S ARK:
America’s Largest Waterpark! Hot dog lunch will be provide if you would like something else please bring money for lunch or snack.
MOUNT OLYMPUS WATER & THEME PARK:
Water slides and coasters. Fun for everyone! The meal that will be provided is a hot dog, chips and drink.
ACTION TERRITORY:
Bumper Cars, Lazer Tag, Bumper Boats, and Mini Golf. Please bring your own lunch.
DEVIL’S LAKE SWIMMING:
Enjoy a day at the beach swimming. Please bring your own lunch.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member Registration | 3/20/23 | 4/9/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
Member and Community Participant Registration | 4/10/23 | 6/1/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 85.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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07/13/23
Canoeing Adventure - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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9 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/13/2023 |
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07/20/23
Noah's Ark - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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10 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/20/2023 |
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07/27/23
Mount Olympus - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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12 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/27/2023 |
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08/01/23
Action Territory - Tu - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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6 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 08/01/2023 |
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08/03/23
Devil's Lake Swimming - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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11 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 08/03/2023 |
Summer: All Access Field Trips
Explore some of the fun events and activities that the State of Wisconsin has to offer! These trips are intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and are accessible for those with mobility limitations.
These trips are not eligible for the use of funding as the price includes admission fees and food.
MADISON MALLARDS GAME:
Cheer on Madison’s professional baseball team playing in the Northwoods league. Please bring money to buy your lunch.
MILWAUKEE ZOO TRIP:
Spend a day at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Please bring your own lunch.
SHALOM WILDLIFE ZOO:
A trip to Shalom will include 100 acres of wildlife excitement! Please bring your own lunch.
CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM:
Spend a day under the big top in Baraboo, WI. Please bring money to buy your lunch.
CAMP RANDALL and MADISON ZOO:
Enjoy touring the Wisconsin Badger’s Football stadium and an afternoon looking at animals at the zoo. Please bring your own lunch.
KENOSHA MUSEUM:
We will explore history and science at the Kenosha museum. In the afternoon enjoy a ride on the Kenosha streetcar. Please bring your own lunch.
RACINE ZOO:
Learn about what it is like to be a Zookeeper at the Racine Zoo. Please bring your own lunch.
CRANES AND DELLS EXPERIENCE:
Learn all about cranes at the International Crane Foundation and enjoy an afternoon in the Dells. Please bring your own lunch.
NIGHT FISHING:
We’ll cast off to catch the biggest fish on Okauchee Lake! This trip is not wheelchair accessible but is appropriate for those using walkers or who can walk for short periods of time. The meal that will be provided is a hot dog, chips and fruit or vegetable.
LAZER TAG/FOOTGOLF:
A morning of Lazer Tag and an afternoon filled with footgolf all in beautiful Madison. ** Warning: Flashing lights at lazer tag may cause seizures. The meal that will be provide is pizza, lemonade and an ice cream treat.
LAKE GENEVA BOAT TOUR:
The Mailboat is a narrated tour of the entire lake (2.5 hours) with the most unique mail delivery you’ll ever see! Don’t miss the boat! Please bring your own lunch.
MARY POPPINS AT THE FIRESIDE THEATRE:
Spend a day at the Fireside Theatre for some fine dining and a great show –MARY POPPINS! The provided meal is a salad, a choice of one of the four entrees: Chicken Alfredo, Grilled Pork Loin, Salmon or Vegetarian medley, and for dessert a slice of peanut butter pie.
BREWERS GAME:
Spend the day cheering on the Brewers! Lunch will be provided in the stadium which includes a hot dog and soda.
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Participant | |
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Member Registration | 3/20/23 | 4/9/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
Member and Community Participant Registration | 4/10/23 | 6/1/23 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 85.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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06/20/23
Madison Mallards - Tu - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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7 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 06/20/2023 |
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06/22/23
Milwaukee County Zoo - Th - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 06/22/2023 |
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06/27/23
Shalom Wildlife Center - Tu - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 06/27/2023 |
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06/29/23
Circus World Museum - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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9 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 06/29/2023 |
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07/06/23
Camp Randall/Madison Zoo - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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12 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/06/2023 |
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07/11/23
Kenosha Museum - Tu - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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11 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/11/2023 |
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07/18/23
Racine Zoo - Tu - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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12 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/18/2023 |
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07/25/23
Crane Foundation/Dells Adventure - Tu - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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10 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 07/25/2023 |
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08/08/23
Night Fishing - Tu - 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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8 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 08/08/2023 |
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08/10/23
Lazer Tag and Footgolf - Th - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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7 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 08/10/2023 |
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08/15/23
Lake Geneva Boat Tour - Tu - 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
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6 / 20 Available | $80 - $95 |
Register Closes 08/15/2023 |
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08/17/23
Mary Poppins at the Fireside - Th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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6 / 20 Available | $130 - $145 |
Register Closes 08/17/2023 |
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08/23/23
Milwaukee Brewers Game - We - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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6 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 08/23/2023 |
Summer: Into the Wild Hiking
We will adventure out of the Y and into the great outdoors. Each week we will explore a different state or county park. Trips will include: lots of walking, hiking and climbing over rocky, hilly, and uneven ground. This is not an accessible trip for those with mobility difficulties or fear of heights.
Participants should come dressed and ready for moderate hiking. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.
Participants should bring a bag lunch and a full water bottle.
Program is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Registration Information
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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06/21/23
Into the Wild June 21 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
06/28/23
Into the Wild June 28 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
07/05/23
Into the Wild July 5 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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2 / 12 Available | Register | |
07/12/23
Into the Wild July 12 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
07/19/23
Into the Wild July 19 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
07/26/23
Into the Wild July 26 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
08/02/23
Into the Wild Aug 2 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
08/09/23
Into the Wild Aug 9 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List | |
08/16/23
Into the Wild Aug 16 - We - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- | Waiting List |