WISE Div. Youth Group

Waukesha County Gandy Dancers
Model Railroad Club

WISE Division Youth Group

WCGD also plays host to the modular layout of the Wisconsin Southeastern Division of the National Model Railroad Association (WISE Div. NMRA) Youth Group, also known as "Little WISE Guys and Gals".

Youth Group Coordinator Mark Hintz consults with member Jaden on getting a freight car on the track.

Meetings / Work Sessions
2018
October
6th WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
13th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
20th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
28th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

November
3rd meeting @WCGD 1-4PM (disassemble layout)
9th setup @Trainfest 9am
10th / 11th Trainfest 9AM-5PM
17th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM (reassemble layout)
25th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

December
1st WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
8th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
8th WCGD Christmas Party 5pm
30th meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

scenery diorama w/scratchbuilt building

Youth Group member Nick built his scenery diorama to include a scratchbuilt structure. 2019
January
12th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
19th WCGD Banquet @Lions Club Big Bend 5pm
20th WISE Div Meet @Four Points Hotel 5311 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee 12:30-4PM
25th (4-9pm) / 26th (10am-7pm) / 27th (10am-5pm) WCGD Open House

February
9th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
24th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

March
2nd WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
9th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
17th WISE Div Meet @Oconomowoc Museum 103 W. Jefferson St. Oconomowoc
24th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

April
13th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
28th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM
28th WISE Div Meet @Four Points Hotel 5311 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee 12:30-4PM

May
4th WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
11th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM

June
2nd (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM
8th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
30th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

July
13th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
28th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

August
3rd WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
10th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
17th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
25th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

September
1st (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM
7th WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
14th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
28th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

October
5th WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
12th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
19th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
27th (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

November
2nd meeting @WCGD 1-4PM (disassemble layout)
8th setup @Trainfest
9th / 10th Trainfest 9AM-5PM
16th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM (reassemble layout)

December
1st (Sunday) meeting @WCGD 2-5PM
7th WCGD Open House 10AM-7PM
14th meeting @WCGD 1-4PM
14th WCGD Christmas Party 5pm
29th meeting @WCGD 2-5PM

Youth Group member Trevor helps rebuild a yard module.

Membership in this free model railroad club is open to boys and girls, age 8 through 17, residing in the 7 counties represented by the Wisconsin Southeastern Division (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha), with interest in model railroads and the ability to learn. Membership is not dependent on membership in the NMRA or the Waukesha County Gandy Dancers. Parental supervision is required, and parental involvement is encouraged!

Youth Group Mission... to provide teaching and support for youth and parents for the advancement of their skills in the hobby of model railroading.

Youth Group member Reece and his mom paint the surface of his new module.