Generations in Learning
building Bonds
Enhance learning and connection with workshops designed for youngsters and the young-at-heart.
Join us for half-day workshops designed to enhance learning and connection between youngsters and the young-at-heart—perfect for grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and mentors!
Upcoming Workshops
Sign Up Together: Each workshop is designed for one child and one adult to register together. Please pay attention to age recommendations for each workshop.
Fly Fishing Adventure
Sunday, May 4
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Brown County Reforestation Camp
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $49 per pair (includes equipment but excludes a fishing license, which must be purchased in advance)
Spend a relaxing and educational day on the water with a hands-on, interactive fly-fishing experience for the whole family! At Fly Fishing Adventure Day, you and your youngster will learn the art of fly fishing through expert-led demonstrations and guided casting sessions. You will also have a chance to catch your own fish. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, there's something for everyone!
Each child and adult pair will also:
- Learn a brief history and the basics of of fly fishing and how it offers a unique approach to angling—how to tie a fly that will attract fish, how to cast and handle the line.
- Put your new skills to the test and practice casting in one of the beautiful ponds at the Brown County Reforestation Camp.
Important Note: Adults must purchase in advance and bring a fishing license. Sign up by April 28.
Dairy Discovery
Wednesday, June 25
9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.
Pagels Ponderosa Dairy Farm
Ages: 5-10 (morning) or 10-13 (afternoon)
Cost: $49 per pair
Enjoy a fun-filled morning or afternoon on the farm with a hands-on, interactive experience for you and your youngster. Explore the world of dairy farming through guided tours, up-close encounters with farm animals and a behind the scenes look at how seeds turn into feed. Take home a delicious dairy-inspired treat.
Important Note: Sign up by June 18.
Timeless Tales
Tuesday or Wednesday, July 8 or 9
1-4 p.m.
UW-Green Bay Campus
Ages: 7-13
Cost: $49 per pair
Create memories on a special afternoon that will last a lifetime. You and your youngster will work together to design a unique storybook or recipe book to cherish forever. Reminisce, share stories and preserve important family lore with a custom keepsake with the help of UW-Green Bay's teaching press director Rebecca Meacham.
Important Note: Sign up by July 1.
Glow & Grow Sign Craft
Wednesday, August 6
1-4 p.m.
Brown County STEM Innovation Center
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $49 per pair
You and your youngster will have an enLIGHTening afternoon crafting an LED sign together, using technology and engineering skills learned during this workshop. Whether you're an experienced maker or new to the craft, you'll create a one-of-a-kind illuminated sign to brighten both your spaces and hearts. Offered in collaboration with the Einstein Project.
Important Note: Sign up by July 28.
Generations in Tune
Thursday, August 7
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Weidner
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $49 per pair
You and your youngster will explore The Weidner, uncovering the magic of music production. After the tour, you'll share a special moment singing intergenerational songs together. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to singing, this class offers a fun, creative opportunity to bond over music and theater. Offered in collaboration with The Weidner.
Important Note: Sign up by July 30.
Have Questions
If you have any questions about any of our family adventures, please contact Heidi Leiterman, Program Specialist, at leitermh@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2356.