Special Programs Social Events

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.

Bowling Outing

Watertown Area YMCA
12/9/25 - 12/9/25
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Join us for a night of bowling and pizza with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from all around Jefferson and Dodge counties!  Make new friends, knock down some pins, and enjoy some food!

The evening will include 2 games of bowling, shoe rental if needed, pizza and soda.

The YMCA will provide staff supervision for participants during the evening – parents/caregivers are welcome to stay but will need to purchase their own food/drinks.

Our YMCA group will be joined by groups from other disability serving organizations in our area.

The night is made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
10/27/25 12/1/25 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
12/09/25
Social Bowling Night - Tu - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
12/04/2025

Dinner and a Movie - Pabst Farms

YMCA at Pabst Farms
11/21/25 - 5/15/26
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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.

** Program Not Eligible for Funding Use**


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member and Community Participant Registration 8/13/25 5/13/26 Online / Front Desk $ 25.00$ 40.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/21/25
November 2025 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register  
Closes
11/19/2025
12/19/25
December 2025 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register  
Closes
12/17/2025
01/16/26
January 2026 Dinner and a movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
02/20/26
February 2026 Dinner and a movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
03/20/26
March 2026 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
04/17/26
April 2026 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
05/15/26
March 2026 Dinner and a Movie - Fr - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025

Fun Friday - Pabst Farms

YMCA at Pabst Farms
11/7/25 - 5/1/26
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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!

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s)
11/07/25
November 2025 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
11/05/2025

12/05/25
December 2025 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
12/03/2025

01/02/26
January 2026 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
02/06/26
February 2026 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
03/06/26
March 2026 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
04/03/26
April 2026 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
05/01/26
May 2026 Fun Friday - Fr - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025

Fun Friday Watertown

Watertown Area YMCA
11/14/25 - 4/3/26
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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 by the Monday prior to the event.

We will provide a snack during Fun Friday but please eat dinner before coming to program or you may bring your dinner with you.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
11/14/25
November Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
10 / 14 Available Register  
Closes
11/11/2025
12/05/25
December Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
10 / 14 Available Register  
Closes
12/02/2025
01/09/26
January Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
01/06/2026
02/06/26
February Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
02/03/2026
03/06/26
March Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
03/03/2026
04/03/26
April Fun Friday - Fr - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
03/31/2026

Holiday Make and Take

Watertown Area YMCA
12/13/25 - 12/13/25
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Get in the holiday spirit by joining us for a morning of crafting, baking, and friendship.  Each participant will go home with a completed craft, 6 cards, and a baked good.  Program is designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
12/13/25
Holiday Make and Take - Sa - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
15 / 15 Available Register  
Closes
11/29/2025

Off to the Theater

All Locations
11/14/25 - 4/10/26
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Drama, Music, Fun!  Join us for an outing to the theater!  Group will travel to local theaters to enjoy the many musicals and plays available in our area.

Registration fees include admission to the theater, transportation and staff supervision.    **These programs are not eligible for the use of funding as they include admission tickets.

Participants may bring money to purchase concessions if they are available during intermission.

More details about each show will be sent out in a welcome e-mail approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the trip.

Friday November 14 Fiddler on the Roof

Friday December 5 Nutcracker

Friday February 13 Disney’s Frozen Jr

Friday February 27 Disney’s Moana Jr

Friday April 10 ACAP PlayMakers presents The Legend of William Tell


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member and Community Participant Registration 8/13/25 4/10/26 Online / Front Desk $ 70.00$ 80.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Special Rate
11/14/25
Fiddler on the Roof - Fr - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register  
Closes
11/11/2025
12/05/25
Nutcracker - Fr - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Register  
Closes
12/02/2025
02/13/26
Disney's Frozen Jr - Fr - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$70 - $85
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
02/27/26
Disney's Moana Jr - Fr - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$70 - $85
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025
04/10/26
ACAP PlayMakers Present The Legend of William Tell - Fr - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
$70 - $85
Registration
will open on
11/10/2025

Spring Break Trip

YMCA at Pabst Farms
4/1/26 - 4/1/26
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Spring Break Trip: Join your YMCA friends for a day out and about while school and programs are on a break. We haven’t quite figured out the where and what yet, but save the date and we will get you the details soon!

**These trip is not eligible for funding use.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member and Community Participant registration 12/10/25 3/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 85.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
04/01/26
2026 Spring Break Trip - We - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/10/25

Theater Class

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/11/25 - 5/28/26
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Join us for our newest program our Theater class. The group will get together on Thursdays from 3 pm to 4 pm and learn the art of theater. They will enjoy drama games and will put on a production at the end of the session. In this program participants will explore self-expression, build confidence, and improve social skills through performing arts. The program culminates in a performance where everyone’s talents are celebrated! Join us for a fun and empowering journey through the world of theater, where every voice is heard, every story matters, and everyone shines.

No class on April 2nd


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member Registration 11/11/25 12/9/25 Front Desk $ 200.00-
Member and Community Participant Registration 12/10/25 1/14/26 Front Desk $ 200.00$ 240.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/11/25 - 12/18/25
Fall 2025 Theater Class - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration
Closed
01/08/26 - 05/28/26
Winter 2025 Theater Class - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration
Closed
Opens on 11/11/25

Winter Break Day Trips

All Locations
12/30/25 - 12/30/25
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Winter Break Trip: Join your YMCA friends for a day out and about while school and programs are on a break. We haven’t quite figured out the where and what yet, but save the date and we will get you the details soon!

**These trip is not eligible for funding use.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
Member and Community Participant Registration 8/13/25 12/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 85.00$ 100.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/30/25
2025 Special Programs Winter Break trip - Tu - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Register  
Closes
12/08/2025