ACAP Inc. Waukesha

06/18/2026

Thank you to the Adaptive Sportsmen and their wonderful volunteers for taking a group of us fishing last week Friday. We enjoyed catching several fish and it was wonderful to be on Lake Mendota on such a beautiful day!

06/10/2026

06/03/2026

A group of us have been volunteering at Eras Senior Network this session. Eras Senior Network is a nonprofit organization that works to empower seniors and engage generations. Their programs reduce isolation for seniors and mobilize volunteers to make important contributions to community needs. We've been making and mailing birthday cards that Eras sends to their wonderful clients and volunteers. Thank you, Eras, for the opportunity to help your cause and we look forward to helping you serve more clients in the future!

06/02/2026

✨ Our Pieces & Patterns Glass Studio class is proud to share our first completed stained glass project!

A huge thank you to artist Taylor McDarison of Arttaysia LLC for teaching us the art of stained glass and guiding us through this creative experience. We can't wait to create more!

06/01/2026

🐸 Today, our Wisconsin Wildlife & Rehabilitation class had a ribbiting good time learning all about frogs native to Wisconsin!

We were excited to welcome naturalist David Stokes, who shared fascinating information about different frog species, their habitats, and the important role they play in our environment. The highlight of the day was getting to meet some live frogs up close—and even having the opportunity to hold them!

Thank you, David, for an unforgettable morning of discovery and fun! 🐸💚

05/14/2026

Art Links Works Artist Spotlight

Amber has been part of Art Links since she first joined ACAP in 2016. She began by taking pottery classes and later became one of the artisans in Art Links Works.

Amber says her favorite part of the artistic process is intricately glazing clay pieces. Art Links Works instructor, Patty, often simply tells Amber to “do your thing” — a nod to the detailed glaze work that has become Amber’s specialty.

Amber loves creating art that makes people happy. While working on the top piece of a garden sculpture recently, Amber carefully applied a clear glaze and explained that she was doing it so it would “come out shiny and clear.”

Today we celebrate Amber’s creativity, attention to detail, and the joy she brings into the studio every day. Well done, Amber!

05/10/2026

Dear ACAP Community,

One of our partner agencies, Independence First, is offering a SPARK Camp this Summer for high school students with disabilities in the Milwaukee Metro area!

SPARK stands for Speaking up, Promoting change, Advocating rights, Raising voices, Kindling confidence. It is a weeklong program that will foster building self-confidence and learning how to use your voice to create change! This is a great opportunity to meet other youth with disabilities and gain valuable skills and experiences to become more involved in your community!

SPARK will be held June 22nd – 26th, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please note that on June 26th we will end at 2 p.m. It is FREE to join!

At camp, participants will:
- Make new friends
- Learn about healthy & safe relationships
- Develop advocacy skills
- Be heard and empowered
- Participate in songwriting and music production
- Play games & raffles
- Visit Comedy Sportz
- Have FUN!

For questions, more information, or a SPARK Camp application, please contact Kristin Stern, Youth Services Supervisor, at 414-226-8332 or [email protected]. All camp applications are due by Monday, June 8th.

Thank you!

05/08/2026

Our Healthy Takeout class is in full swing—prepping, slicing, dicing, and mixing! Last week we made a delicious Sausage Veggie Bake, paired with fresh cantaloupe and pineapple for a sweet treat. We packed everything up in to-go containers to enjoy at home later. Great work, everyone!

05/04/2026

ACAP would like to express our immense gratitude to all the sponsors who helped make this year's 30th Annual Theme Table Event "All You Need Is Love" a great success! We received a sponsorship from the following:
Silver Level Sponsors:
JM Brennan
Megan Brennan
Oberlin Filter Company
The Masino Family
Bronze Level Sponsors:
Mike Campbell
Oconomowoc Tree Service
Olivia Chones
Pro Health Care
R&R Insurance
Waukesha State Bank
Thank you for supporting ACAP and its mission!

05/01/2026

Our "Towning Around" class has been busy, exploring the Milwaukee Art Museum. Here are some cool exhibits we learned about!