Programs & Outings for Adults with IDD
Journey21 has been offering programs, outings, and clubs since June 2021 for adults with intellectual or development disabilities (IDD) in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and surrounding Waukesha County communities. We offer sport camps, fun and fitness days, small group social outings, bowling and art classes, and visits to Milwaukee and Madison attractions. Our programs are community-based out of Oconomowoc and are conducted in the surrounding area. Learn more by reading our latest Programs & Outings Newsletter
Interested in participating in our Programs & Outings?
To participate in Journey21 Programs and Outings “Advance Registration is Required” and you must be enrolled as a member of our Programs and Outings.
Complete the below forms and email to Heidi Hamilton at heidihamilton@journey21.org or mail to: Journey21, Inc., Attn: Heidi Hamilton, 1671 Old School House Road, Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
Already enrolled with Journey21?
We just released our 2024 4th Quarter programs, outings, and clubs on September 9th and please click on the box below to register for our activities. We offer a variety of activities and events including:
Cooking Classes
Baking Classes
Fitness Classes
Sport of the Month
Bowling Club
Dance Club
Movies Nights
Journey to Health & Wellness
Journey to Independence
Community Communication-Social Skills Outings
Drawing and Painting Classes
Bingo, Board Games and Building Friendships
Trivia & Minute-to-win-it Game Night
Safe Relationships, Safe Places
Self-care and Mindfulness
Basic Money Management
Hand Drumming & Other Music Fun
Cyberhawks Robotics Club
Camp Whitcomb Retreat
Badgerland Ski Show and Moonlit Movie Night
Retzer Nature Center Connections Program
Heidi Hamilton, Program Director
Meet Heidi Hamilton, Enrichment Center Director
Journey21’s Enrichment Center Director, Heidi Hamilton, was been a special education teacher for 29 years at Arrowhead High School where she helped young adults transition into post-secondary life. She’s also a mother to Alec and Aubrey, who are both in college. Heidi credits her younger brother, who has an intellectual and developmental disability, for inspiring her to pursue a career assisting children and adults with IDD.
Heidi is responsible for organizing Journey21’s programs and outings. Her goal is to provide a safe and positive environment where adults learn, socialize and create new friendships. Her time with Arrowhead High School formed many connections with local businesses, agencies, and community programs. She loves bringing these connections to Journey21 and providing amazing opportunities for our adults, offering a positive experience.
What are some of the benefits of participating in Journey21’s Programs & Outings? Heidi says, “We focus on socialization. Our outings create opportunities for young adults to practice their social skills in a fun and natural setting. It’s been wonderful watching new friendships develop and grow since our outings began!”
Wendy’s Whereabouts
Heidi’s Happenings
Informational Workshops for Family and Friends of Adults with IDD
As parents of adults with IDD we know the challenge many families face trying to get the information they need along the journey toward adulthood and independence for their sons and daughters.
Journey21 will offer informational workshops and webinars for families on topics that may include:
Guardianship and Least Restrictive Alternatives
Families Helping Families Parent Panels
Self-Advocates Panels
Transition from school to employment
Applying for state or local funding sources
SSI, SSDI, Medicaid
Financial and estate planning to support adults with IDD