Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Milwaukee, WI

Oy yes, I have used this expression more than a few times myself. After what seemed like spring-time weather, we are back to cold, gray and cloudy days in Milwaukee? What's left to do besides climb the walls?

Ideal for kids, Metro Milwaukee YMCA locations offer climbing walls. Costs, classes and open climbs vary from branch to branch, and from session to session. Membership to the Y is not required to take a climbing class. Also available for birthday parties and team-building exercises. Call for more information: (414) 291-9622, or stop by! Locations listed below:

Downtown YMCA, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414-291-9622)

Schroeder YMCA, 9250 N. Green Bay Rd. (414-354-9622)

Southwest YMCA, 11311 W. Howard Ave. (414-546-9622)

West Suburban YMCA, 2420 N. 124th St. (414-778-4949)