Riverwest Youth Development
COA’s positive youth development program supports the achievement of Milwaukee youth ages 5-12 through quality programs and resources that empower youth to realize their full potential.
Location & Contact Info
Riverwest Center:
909 E Garfield Ave.
(414) 263-8383
School year hours:
Pre-teen progam: 2:30pm – 6:00pm
MPS off days: 6:30am – 6:00p
We are a drop-in site, and student’s are transported via school bus, parent drop off, or COA shuttle service between the above listed times.
Program pricing:
Click here to view the rate sheet for childcare tuition at COA’s Riverwest Center.
The Riverwest Youth Development program is currently full. Click below to join the waitlist for Riverwest Youth Development:
General Daily Schedule:
We align our schedule with the MPS School Calendar. COA Riverwest full day child care is only available on MPS off days.
- 2:30-5:00 Students arrive from school
- 3:00-4:00 Snack Time, Homework Help
- 4:00-4:30 Dinner
- 4:30-5:30 Clubs and Camps (See descriptions on left side)
- 5:30-6:00 Dismissal, playground if weather permits
Riverwest Shuttle Service
COA provides a shuttle service from schools in the nearby area to the Riverwest Youth Development program. This shuttle service runs between 2:20-4:30 PM (subject to change depending on school release times). Youth ages 5 and up are eligible for the shuttle service.
The schools that the shuttle program currently services Riverwest.
