Available Extension Educational Programs
   

Health & Well-Being Programs

• StrongBodies Strength Training

  StrongBodies: Be Strong Stay Strong is a strength training program for anyone desiring to slow down the bone and muscle loss process. StrongBodies is offered to various age groups and genders. Classes typically have ten to twenty participants.

  Duration: 60-75 minutes
  Number of sessions: 20 (twice weekly for 10 weeks)
  Cost: $30 suggested donation

  Contact Jen Whitty for more information at [email protected]

Nutrition Education Programs

These programs are free to families and individuals within established income guidelines.

• Eating Smart and Being Active

  Learn more about how to eat healthy/get active and feel great doing it!  

  Eating Smart and Being Active is a series of lessons that Waukesha County Extension Nutrition Educators teach to participants in their own homes or in group settings at various community sites. It is available in English or Spanish and FREE to families with children.*

  Contact Jill Herz, FoodWIse Administrator for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7877

  *Families with children (ages infant – 19 years old, or are expecting) who are eligible for programs such as WIC, Free & Reduced Lunch, or Food Stamps (FoodShare) meet our income guidelines to participate in ESBA.

• Eating Healthy/Keeping Food Safe/Stretching Your Food Dollar

  Extension Nutrition Educators teach low-income families, individuals, youth and elderly to learn about nutrition and improve their food security. The programs are available to families and individuals within established guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, families and individuals who are eligible for: the QUEST card (food stamps/FoodShare), WIC, Wisconsin Works (W2), SSI or SSDI.

  Contact Jill Herz, FoodWIse Administrator for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7877

 Horticultural General Public Programs

• Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening

  UW-Madison Extension Waukesha County, as part of a state-wide initiative, will offer an on-line horticulture program from September through December to provide a foundation in science-based gardening principles. This course also offers optional online labs that provide some small group interaction and discussion. Labs are offered on several days and times. Waukesha County Extension staff lead several of the lab sessions. This program can also be used as an entry point to the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. For more information, visit https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/being-a-master-gardener.

  Registration is required. 

Economic Development Programs

• Downtown Market Analysis

  A diverse mix of business and community leaders learn about the changing marketplace in their downtown area, identify business and real-estate opportunities and develop strategies to support current and new businesses. Research is then put to work to support small business growth and development and demonstrate the downtown’s economic importance.

  Duration: Varies, call for more information 
  Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
  Cost: Varies, call for more information

  Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

• Small Business Development

  Educational programs for small business development vary from entrepreneurship skill development to small business retention and expansion.

  Duration: Varies, call for more information 
  Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
  Cost: Varies, call for more information

  Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

Yard & Garden Programs for Organizations or Groups (fee based)

• Container Gardening

  A program teaching the basics of growing container gardening. Each participant will go home with a container garden with assorted vegetables, herbs or flowers (depending on the season). Focus of the program could be directed to children or adults.

  Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
  Number of sessions: 1
  Cost: Varies, call for more information

  Contact Ann Wied for more information at [email protected] or (262) 548-7788

Community, Organization, & Local Government Programs 

• Community Public Opinion Survey

  This multi-session educational program works with a diverse group of community stakeholders to clarify data needed, design a survey tool, analyze results, and determine how results may be implemented. Communities and elected officials gain a new understanding from the survey analysis for data-driven decision making.

  Duration: Varies, call for more information 
  Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
  Cost: TBD

  Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781

• Plan Commission Workshop

  Appointment to a local government’s plan commission is an important commitment carrying significant responsibilities. A plan commission workshop can help bridge the knowledge-experience gap and increase commissioner confidence. Workshop topics vary.

  Duration: 2 to 2 1/2 hours 
  Number of Sessions: 1 session
  Cost: TBD

  Contact Ann Wied at [email protected] or (262) 548-7788

• Real Colors® Personality

  Real Colors® is a fun, interactive workshop that will provide you with skills to understand human behavior; skills that are easy to incorporate into everyday life.

  Since 1993, nearly one million people in businesses, professional organizations, universities, and government agencies throughout North America have used Real Colors® and its principles to improve and enhance their personal and professional relationships. The techniques learned through Real Colors® can help bring about lasting, positive change, resulting in higher levels of success for all.

  Duration: 2 1/2 to 3 hours
  Number of Sessions: 1 session
  Cost: TBD based on number of participants

  Contact Ann Wied at [email protected] or (262) 548-7788

• Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations

  A strategically lead organization defines where it wants to be and implements change through an action plan to achieve that desired future. This educational process will assist your organization become more successful in achieving your mission and vision while creating community value.

  Duration: Varies, call for more information 
  Number of Sessions: Varies, call for more information 
  Cost: TBD

  Contact Steve Chmielewski at [email protected] or (262) 548-7781