ARCh GAINS Summer Program
Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps
Waukesha, Wisconsin - Waukesha County County
Source checked
May 31, 2026
Milwaukee-Madison
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Map and directions
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419 Frederick Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
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Quick answer
ARCh GAINS Summer Program has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
ARCh GAINS gives Waukesha-area families a summer program for children and adults with disabilities, combining outdoor recreation, sensory art, swimming, cooking, gardening, movement, and social time.
ARCh is a Waukesha County nonprofit started by parents and focused on social, recreational, advocacy, and family support opportunities for people with disabilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.archchangeslives.org/gains
- Phone
- 262-542-9811
- Ages
- Children ages 6-21 and adults age 22+ with disabilities
- Season
- Summer program; application windows may close before summer
- Cost
- Application status, costs, transportation, medication needs, staffing, and session availability vary. Families should confirm whether applications are open for the next summer.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Families should contact ARCh early because the source notes that applications can close for a given summer.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Summer recreation for children and adults with disabilities
Application status, age fit, summer dates, swimming, canoeing, sensory art, cooking, support needs, medication planning, transportation, and cost.
- Ages
- Children ages 6-21 and adults age 22+ with disabilities
- Season
- Summer program; application windows may close before summer
- Schedule
- GAINS is a summer program. Families should check the application page and contact ARCh for current dates and waitlist status.
- Cost
- Application status, costs, transportation, medication needs, staffing, and session availability vary. Families should confirm whether applications are open for the next summer.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 31, 2026
- Why this is listed
- ARCh's official GAINS Summer Program page describes a summer program for children and adults with disabilities, intellectual, physical, learning, and autism spectrum disabilities, swimming, canoe trips, dance parties, yoga, cooking, sensory art, gardening, kickball, children ages 6-21, adults age 22+, and direct phone/email.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Summer recreation for children and adults with disabilities
ARCh's official GAINS Summer Program page describes a summer program for children and adults with disabilities, intellectual, physical, learning, and autism spectrum disabilities, swimming, canoe trips, dance parties, yoga, cooking, sensory art, gardening, kickball, children ages 6-21, adults age 22+, and direct phone/email.
Details found
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names children and adults with intellectual, physical, learning, and autism spectrum disabilities, swimming, canoe trips, dance parties, singalongs, yoga, cooking, sensory art projects, gardening, kickball, peers, nature, independence, social skills, children ages 6-21, adults age 22+, wheelchairs, walkers, and direct contact.
Access notes to confirm: This listing is included because public information connects Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps to adaptive recreation, disability inclusion, sensory support, accessible recreation, or family support. Families should still confirm current dates, age fit, support model, accessibility, cost, registration steps, location details, and whether the program matches their specific needs before attending.
What we checked
What we found: ARCh's official GAINS Summer Program page describes a summer program for children and adults with disabilities, intellectual, physical, learning, and autism spectrum disabilities, swimming, canoe trips, dance parties, yoga, cooking, sensory art, gardening, kickball, children ages 6-21, adults age 22+, and direct phone/email.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteARCh GAINS Summer Program
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is ARCh GAINS Summer Program reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
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