Upcoming REACH Activities

Join one of our events with your Little and have fun with other matches.

FUN WITH A PURPOSE

REACH activities are for our Community-based Bigs and Littles to spend time together.
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Dogs 101 *All Ages
Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30pm-7:15pm
Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, 53208
Join matches in visiting the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) and meet some furry friends. We will provide a tour of Adoption Avenue and you’ll get a chance to meet some of the adorable animals currently awaiting new homes. Learn all about how WHS cares for dogs, how to keep dogs happy and healthy, and even how to speak to dogs! Please note: Each Big and Little’s Parent/Caregiver will need to complete a waiver to attend. Click here to submit your consent form. Snacks provided. This event is for all ages.

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Making Scents *Ages 8 and older
Saturday, March 16 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Dr. Milwaukee, 53202
Join Discovery World and explore how the science of scents has progressed from the Egyptians, through the Greeks and Romans, and into modern day science. Learn how odors are extracted or created and what the process is for designing and creating unique scents. Stay after the workshop and explore Discovery World! Snacks provided. This event is for Littles ages 8 and older.

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BBBS Arts Open Studio
Monday, March 18 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective 9224 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee, 53222

Join BBBS for our pilot program on working with Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective. We invite matches to an open house art night. Enjoy make and take activities for you and your Little. There will be a variety of themes each week and projects to partake in. We will run this program from January through May at this time. We will offer this opportunity two times a month. We ask that you register for your and your Little to ensure space is available, due to space capacity. Light snacks provided. This event is for Littles of all ages. Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Can’t make it March, we will offer again in April and May.

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Magic at MIAD *Ages 11 and older 
Saturday, March 23 from 1:00pm-3:30pm
Join us for a day of collaborative fun with fabric at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design! Work with your Little to create a painted design for a canvas tote bag to take home in addition to a fabric tile to be included in a community quilt. You will receive instruction from a MIAD student and teaching assistant to assist in creating a design that embodies your unique bond! We will be using fabric paint, fabric markers and working with canvas and cotton fabric. Lunch provided and the event is open to all skill levels ages 11 and older. 

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Horse Connections *Ages 10 and older
Monday, March 25 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
MKE Urban Stables 143 E. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, 53207
Join us at MKE Urban Stables for an evening of equine assisted learning. Take part in hands-on activities with their therapy horses and Milwaukee Mounted Patrol officers. Learn about how horses think and how they can help humans think better of ourselves. Our activities will encourage relationship building with your match and provide a special experience for everyone. This is for matches who have never attended an event at the stable. NOTE: This is for matches who have never attended the stables. We will offer future events for matches who have previously attended to return. 

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical *Ages 6 and older
Friday, April 5 from
6:00-6:30pm pre-show workshop 7:00pm performance
Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Todd Wehr Theater 929 N Water St. Milwaukee, 53202
Join BBBS matches and First Stage teaching artists will guide participants through a variety of theater and drama games and activities, learning about the plot and characters of Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical! Snacks provided. This event is for Little’s ages 6 and older.

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Wooden Veggie Crate Workshop *Ages 10 and older
Saturday, April 6 from 10:00am-12:00pm
All Hands Boatworks 621 S. 12th St., Milwaukee, 53204
Join our Wooden Veggie Crate Workshop, where participants will craft their own eco-friendly vegetable crates. This engaging and hands-on workshop promotes sustainability, creativity, and gardening enthusiasm. Under the guidance of skilled instructors, attendees will learn basic woodworking skills and construct a practical and personalized crate to carry their favorite veggies. Snacks provided. This event is for Littles ages 10 and older.

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BBBS Arts Open Studio
Monday, April 8 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective 9224 W. Burleigh St. Milwaukee, 53222
Join BBBS for our pilot program on working with Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective! We invite matches to an open house art night. Enjoy make and take activities for you and your Little. There will be a variety of themes each week and projects to partake in. Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Light snacks provided. This event is for Littles of all ages. Can’t make it in April? We will offer this opportunity again in May.

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Zookeeper: Small Mammals *Ages 6-13
Saturday, April 13 from 9:45am-12:00pm

Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, 53226
Ever wonder how you would feed a vampire bat or weigh a lemur? What about taking care of a baby porcupine? Trek to the Small Mammals Building and discover how zookeepers care for some of the tiniest, furriest and cutest animals in the Zoo! Snacks provided. Your match will be able to stay and explore the zoo following the program. Snacks provided. This event is for Littles ages 6-13.  

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Careers at the Wisconsin Humane Society *Ages 8 and older
Tuesday, April 16 from 5:30pm-7:15pm

Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, 53208
Have you ever wanted to work with animals? Join BBBS and the Wisconsin Humane Society to learn about the rewarding careers at an animal shelter. Matches will meet some furry friends and take a behind-the-scenes tour, all while learning about the skills and experience needed to enter the animal welfare field. Snacks provided. Each Big and Little’s Parent/Caregiver will need to complete a waiver to attend. Click here to submit your consent form. This event is for Littles ages 8 and older.

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Riverkeepers Clean-up Event *All Ages
Saturday, April 20 from 10:00am-12:00pm
221 N. Emmber Ln. Milwaukee, 53233
Join us for a day of community action and environmental stewardship at the Riverkeepers Clean-up Event! Join a group of Bigs and Littles for a rewarding morning by the water. Equipped with gloves, trash bags, and a passion for preserving our waterways, participants will work together to remove debris and litter from the riverbanks and surrounding areas. As we unite in this important effort, we'll not only beautify our environment but also protect the habitats of our local wildlife. Together, we can make a difference! Let's come together to keep our rivers clean and thriving for generations to come. Snacks and shirts provided. There will be a waiver that both Bigs & Littles will need to complete. This event is for Littles of all ages.

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BBBS Arts Open Studio
Monday, April 22 from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective 9224 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee, 53222
Join BBBS for our pilot program on working with Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective. We invite matches to an open house art night. Enjoy make and take activities for you and your Little. There will be a variety of themes each week and projects to partake in. Art therapy is a mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Light snacks provided. This event is for Littles of all ages. Can’t make it in April? We will offer this opportunity again in May.

Click here to register!