REACH activities are for our Community-based Bigs and Littles to spend time together.
AUGUST REACH Events
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Thursday August 6th 5:30-7:30pm
Menomonee Valley UEC 3700 W Peirce Street 53215
Discover insects with your Little using nets and bug boxes to catch and release insect we observe up close. We'll use handmade nature journals to record our findings, making drawings, plant rubbings and more. Everyone leaves with their own nature journal to continue outdoor discoveries at home. Dinner provided. This event is for Littles of all ages.
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Monday, August 10 | 10:00 AM -1:00 PM -12:30 PM-4:00PM
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms Golf Course One Long Drive, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
We are looking for matches to volunteer at our 30th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters NFL Alumni Golf Classic on Monday, August 10! This premier fundraising event brings together business and community members to golf alongside NFL Alumni celebrities in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back together while representing our program and connecting with event participants. As a thank-you, each match who volunteers will receive a $20 gas card to help with travel expenses.
Shift 1: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM & Shift 2: 12:30 PM–4:30 PMResponsibilities
Assist a BBBS staff member at a designated hole
Welcome golfers and help serve lunch
Support event activities, including promoting the Support a Match campaign and assisting with raffle ticket sales
Click here to register for a shift! (1st shift, 2nd shift, or both)
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Wednesday, August 12 | 5:30PM –7:30 PM
Milwaukee Sailing Center 1450 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, 53202
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and All Hands Boatworks for a fun-filled August evening at the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center! We'll celebrate summer and the opportunity to get out on the water together.No rowing experience is necessary. Just bring your sense of adventure and get ready for an unforgettable evening on the lake!
🍽️ Dinner will be provided
🚣 Open to Littles of all ages
Both Bigs and Littles will need to complete a wavier.
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Sunday, August 16 from 11:30am sharp-3:00PM
South Shore Yacht Club, 2300 E. Nock St. Milwaukee, 53207
Join BBBS as we celebrate an annual event and more than 30 years of partnership with the South Shore Yacht Club! Matches will learn boating safety, nautical terms, how to navigate on the water, and how to use a compass to find directions. Before setting sail, Beach Ambassadors will lead fun, hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy.Then it’s time to set sail! Captains and crew members will take matches on a sailboat or powerboat adventure across beautiful Lake Michigan. After returning to shore, everyone will enjoy a complimentary cookout, giveaways, and a special recognition celebration.📸 Please note: A photographer will be onsite capturing photos for BBBS marketing and recruitment materials throughout the year.
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Wednesday, August 26 |5:30PM -7:30PM
Sliver Spring Neighborhood House 5460 N. 64th St, Milwaukee, 53218Celebrate the launch of Layups & Literacy 2.0 with an evening packed with fun, learning, and teamwork. Enjoy dinner with Bigs and Littles, participate in engaging literacy activities that bring stories to life, and then head to the court for basketball drills, skills, and, friendly competitions. This special event is designed to strengthen mentor relationships, encourage reading, and create memorable experiences both on and off the court. Special Guest on deck!
sEPTEMBER REACH Events
more events coming soon!
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Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30pm -7:30pm
Mortenson Construction 115 S. 84th Street Suite #400 Milwaukee, 53214Join Mortenson Construction for a fun-filled evening of hands-on construction experience with LEGO's and Magna-Tiles. Your match will have the chance to meet Mortenson staff who play multiple roles in the design and construction process, as they share their experiences and skills to spark Little’s construction and architectural career interests. Matches will learn about the variety of projects Mortenson Construction has put their skills to work on in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin. Dinner will be provided. This event is great for Littles ages 6-14 years old.
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Tuesday, September 29 | 5:30 PM-7:15 PM
MentorZone 770 N. Jefferson St. Milwaukee 53302Get ready to laugh, connect, and discover the power of kindness in yourself, in each other, and in the world around you! Find Kindness is a fun; interactive improv workshop designed especially for Bigs and Littles to experience together. Through playful improv games, you'll explore what it means to be kind to yourself, kind to others, and how to recognize kindness when it shows up in your life. No experience needed, just a willingness to play! Following the activities, we will have a short feedback conversation. Because Find Kindness is a program actively being developed, your voices matter. We genuinely want to hear what landed, what made you think, and what made you smile. Dinner provided. This event is for Littles ages 11 and older.