Calling All Horse Lovers! The Menomonie Saddle Club is excited to welcome new riders to our Drill Team and Square Dance Team — and this year, it’s easier than ever to get involved! We’re now hosting OPEN PRACTICES every Monday at the Dunn County Fairgrounds, and everyone is welcome to come check us out, meet the team, and see what we’re all about! If you love horses, want to grow your riding skills, and enjoy performing at local fairs and events, this is your chance to jump i

UPDATE: 450+ scholarships are available for these camps. Check out this related post for more information. High School STEAM Summer Camps UW-Stout welcomes students from Wisconsin, Minnesota, across the country, and around the world to explore their potential, build new friendships, and discover what a polytechnic education is all about. Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to experience a summer of creating, exploring, experimenting, and imagining through UW-Stout’s hig

Join our Tots Junior Park Explorers class! This class will meet at a different park in Menomonie each week. At each park, we will have a structured activity, guest visitors, or games with a snack, followed by free play & connecting with other families at the park. Register HERE. Dates: Mondays April 27, May 4, 11, & 18 Time: 10:00-10:45am Fee: $23 In City & $28 Out of City From the Menomonie Parks and Rec Facebook page.

Rube Goldberg Machine Makers June 15 – 18 Build a ridiculous chain reaction that does one simple job! Campers work in small teams to design and build Rube Goldberg machines within fun constraints. ​​​ ​Age: Students entering 3rd through 8th grade Cost: $100* Time: Monday – Thursday from 1:15 to 5 p.m. * Limited scholarships are available for students enrolled in the School District of the Menomonie Area. Bus transportation is available for students attending the SDMA Su

There are more than 450 full-tuition camp scholarships available for Wisconsin students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch – thanks to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Precollege Scholarship Program. Students entering grades 6-12 are eligible to receive scholarships to attend up to three STEAM Summer Camps in June, as well as up to three additional camps at UW-Stout in July and August. These camps offer hands-on, engaging experiences that can have a l

Registration is open for Camp Menomonie at Oaklawn Elementary School—and spots are very limited! This licensed YMCA summer camp is for ages 5–7 and runs June 9–August 14, 2026, in partnership with the School District of the Menomonie Area. Campers will enjoy outdoor fun and unforgettable memories—all in a safe, trusted environment. This camp is set up to compliment summer school. Full Day Care will be available when summer school is not in session. When summer school is in s

Summer Registration Is Open! We are now accepting registrations for our summer program. Eligibility requirements: Children must be at least 7 years old Must be finishing 1st grade Program details: June 15 – August 21 Summer Program Availability | June 15 – August 21 June 15 – June 26: Mon–Thu 1:00–6:00 p.m. | Fri 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. June 29 – July 2: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. July 6 – July 31: Mon–Thu 1:00–6:00 p.m. | Fri 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. August 3 – August 21: Mon–Fri 7:

Our Menomonie High School Youth baseball camp will take place on Sunday night, April 19th and April 26th. Ages 9-11, 5:30-6:30, and 12-14, 7-8 pm. The link to register is HERE . From the Facebook event page .

4-H Spring Break Around the World in 80 Minutes at the Colfax Library | photo by Ann Lee 4-H Grows Here! During the past few weeks, Dunn County 4-H had the pleasure of holding two Spring Break Around the World in 80 Minutes Sessions, one in Menomonie and one in Colfax, at which 16 children and two 4-H older youth helpers were in attendance. During the sessions, the children made dragons, spin drums, maracas, digeridoos, crowns, pasta art and more while they "visited" 7 countr

Program open to all youths grades 3-12 Dunn County 4-H strives to provide its youth with ways to bridge communication gaps especially with older generations, so when Kathy Asper of Menomonie, Wisconsin approached the Dunn County 4-H Educator, Zachary Rozmiarek with a multigenerational program idea that would give 4-H youth the chance to interview some of the residents of the Neighbors of Dunn County Nursing Home to learn their stories, he was intrigued. “When an interesting i

Members of the 22'ers 4-H Club, winners of the Dunn County 4-H 2025-2026 Food Drive / submitted photo There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! For the past several months, Dunn County 4-H has been holding a food drive competition to see which of our clubs could collect the most. The 22'ers 4-H Club, the winners of the 2025-2026 Food Drive, collected 195 items, which averaged out to 7.5 items per member. As a reward, they will be given an ice cream sundae party. In to

IT'S TIME TO LET YOU IN ON OUR LITTLE SECRET, MENOMONIE! We’ve been keeping it quiet, but it's time let you know.....WE'RE ALL MAD HERE! The 2026 MTG Summer Theater Camp is officially going to be…… ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR! When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must make her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love:

Registration is open for Summer T-Ball & Pitchball programs. Sign up at the Rec. Department office, 1412 6th Street, or online . From the Menomonie Parks and Rec. Facebook page.

Get out your calendars! We have 4 more great programs led By Keiko Morikawa - UW-Stout Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator. The first week will start with Origami and then there's so much more to explore! And these dates to your calendar and watch for more information. The first event is already next week! Feb 26 - Games & Origami March 31 - Torn-Paper Art April 30 - Children's Day May 28 - Let's Spin! 4-5:30 in the meeting room Geared for 7-12 year olds From the Menomo

Menomonie's Coed Youth Rec Soccer is back this Spring on Wednesdays & Saturdays, April 15-June 3, 2026. Learn more and register HERE . From the Menomonie East and South YMCA Facebook page . Note: This program is run by the YMCA. This link takes you to a page with all available programming. There is a filter at the top that lets you select programs available in Menomonie.

Got any little climbers at home? Invite them to challenge themselves and sign them up for our Youth Climbing League! YCL is a beginner-friendly program for climbers aged 6-12 years old. No prior experience or climbing gear is necessary. Sign up on our website! Got a birthday coming up? We also host birthday parties! You can reserve the climbing wall for 2 hours of private use, including any climbing gear. Email stoutadventures@uwstout.edu with any inquiries. From the Stout A

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! It has been a busy month for our 4-H Youth. First, they had a chance to shine at UW-Stout 4-H STEM Days when they made Lithophane Light Boxes. The instructors at UW-Stout’s “Fab Lab” demonstrated to the group how to 3D print photographs and laser cut wood pieces to make their boxes. Plus, they gave the 4-H’ers a chance to do some soldering on their own. Dunn County 4-H youth showcasing their lithophane boxes made during UW-Sto

Carbonite Sports Youth NFL Flag Football is open to students in grades K though 12, from any community or school district. We have both co-ed divisions and all-girls divisions , with games played on Saturdays at the Menomonie Middle School in Menomonie, WI. The Spring 2026 season runs April 18th through June 6th. Key Spring 2026 Dates January 21st: Registration Opens Jan. 21st - Feb. 13th: "Early Bird" Registration Feb. 14th - Mar. 27th: Regular registration open March

We are excited to offer teams for: Girls: U10, U12, U15 Boys: U10, U12, U15 Open to players in the Menomonie and surrounding area New players welcome — no previous travel experience required! Travel soccer is a great opportunity for players looking to grow their skills, build confidence, and compete at a higher level — all while representing the Menomonie community. Registration closes January 31st! Register using the link below Register here: https://menomonieareasoccerr.

There is a lot happening with Dunn County 4-H! It has been a busy month for our Dunn County 4-H’ers. On Saturday, December 6, a group of 4-H’ers from Dunn County along with members from Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties participated in a Robotics Day at the University of Wisconsin-Stout at which, they were not only given a demonstration by the UW-Stout Robotics Team and a tour of the campus, but they had the opportunity to work in teams to build and program robots to compete a