2022 December Newsletter

Happy December and Happy Holidays from all of us at the WAWM RCS Department!

2023 Winter/Spring Registration

Resident registration opened on Monday, November 28 for the upcoming winter/spring season! Registration for non-residents will open on Monday, December 12 at 8am. Winter classes begin early January, so get registered today! You can find all activities and information in our 2023 Winter/Spring Activity guide on our website.

Champion for a Child -

Giving Tree

As we enter the season of giving, we ask that you help make a difference for the children in our community. Your donation equals an opportunity for a student and inspires them to be their best self. Every gift for our Champion for a Child scholarship fund is greatly appreciated.

During the month of December, please visit our Giving Tree located in the main lobby of the Recreation Department (2450 S. 68th St.). If you'd like to make a donation, please take an ornament off the tree and visit our front desk for assistance. Your money goes a long way here at the WAWM RCS. $75 can give a child the opportunity to participate in our ACTION program and $35 covers the cost of a Youth Sport participation fee. 

Thank you in advance for making a difference this holiday season! 

With Gratitude, 

WAWM RCS Team

WAWM RCS Gift Certificates!

Looking for a gift idea or great stocking stuffer? Well, we have an idea for you! The WAWM RCS Department has gift certificates and can be purchased at any denomination, never expire, and can be redeemed in our office or online. Give the gift of fun, fitness, adventure, learning and so much more this holiday season!

Shout-Out!

Action & Non School Day Camp Staff

Upcoming Non School Day Camps

Do you have childcare for non-school days? If not, look no further. The WAWM RCS Department hosts our Non-School Day Camp for 4k-5th grade on most days school is not in session. For more information, please visit us at wawmrec.com. Questions? Give us a call at 414-604-4900.

Gingerbread Creation Station

Stuff & Fluff Party 

Do you remember your favorite stuffed animal from your childhood? Now is your child’s chance to build their very own teddy bear that they will keep forever. We will build our bears starting with stuffing them utilizing their no sew design. After stuffing, we will design our own hoodies that each bear will wear. We will also read a story centered around teddy bears that will leave a lasting impression. Don’t miss out on creating your next best friend.

Adaptive Recreation

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Diamond Twirlers Baton/Dance Program

Don’t miss a step and join the Diamond Twirlers Baton/Dance competitive teams today! Under the auspices of the WAWM RCS Department, Diamond Twirlers teams attend a variety of dance and baton competitions throughout the year. In addition to offering competitive baton/dance teams, the Diamond Twirlers partner with the WAWM RCS Department to offer recreational classes. The recreational classes start Saturday, January 7th, and run through March 8th, while the competitive teams begin Saturday, January 7th, and run through July 22nd. 

Registration is now open for Residents. Non-Resident registration begins on Monday, December 12th. Click below for more information about classes and teams.

Milwaukee Bucks Holiday Camp

If you're looking for another way to deck the halls this winter, look no further! Stay active during the holidays with the WAWM RCS Department as we host the Milwaukee Bucks Holiday Camps. Each participant will receive a basketball, performance t-shirt and ticket to a 2022-23 Bucks home game. Click below for more information on this event or to register.

WAWM Youth Theater

SAVE THE DATE!

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRODUCTION:

Spamalot - Young at Part

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

DATES: December 1st-3rd

LOCATION: West Allis Central High School​ - 8516 W. Lincoln Ave.

Youth Sports

48th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament

The WAWM RCS Department is getting set to host the 48th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament in December! This annual event is made up of graduates from Nathan Hale, Central, and Dottke High Schools. Alumni from all over West Allis-West Milwaukee are given the opportunity to meet up with old friends and ignite old rivalries for a couple of nights of basketball. Bragging rights are definitely on the line once again. Last year's winners included Nathan Hale 2016 for Division 1 and Nathan Hale 2005 for Division 2.    

This year the tournament will be comprised of three divisions:

• Division I will be made up of teams graduating from the same high school and may combine two consecutive years from 2012-2022. 
• Division II will be made up of teams graduating from the same high school and may combine any years. 
• Division III will consist of players that graduated in 2000 and earlier. Teams may combine as many years as needed and will play a halfcourt 3 v 3 format. 

The tournament will be held on December 21st and 22nd at Lane Intermediate School. We hope you are as excited as we are to get together, reminisce and play some fun, competitive basketball. We hope to see you all there!!

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding this event, please contact Program Manager, Beau Benner at 414-604-4951 or gritl@wawmsd.org.

76th Annual Chicago Shopping Trip

Highlights

On Saturday, November 26th, the WAWM RCS Department ventured to Chicago for our 76th Annual Chicago Holiday Shopping Trip. Families and friends enjoyed finding the holiday shopping deals, visiting the museums decorated for the holidays, taking in a Broadway Show, trying new cuisines from a variety of new restaurants, and of course, visiting the Christkindlmarket by the Daley Center. Thank you to all of our travelers this year. We hope you enjoyed your time with us. Save the date! The 77th Annual Chicago Holiday Shopping Trip will be on Saturday, November 25th. Who’s going to join us?!

Annual Children's Holiday Shopping Experience

The 2022 holiday season marks our Annual Children’s Holiday Shopping Experience. In partnership with the Zeman Family Foundation, Target, and Santa Claus, the WAWM RCS Department and over 100 WAWM School District volunteers help spread the magic of the holiday season to hundreds of West Allis-West Milwaukee elementary students. 

Families are paired with a shopping elf and can shop for something from their holiday wishlist. Each child gets the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and has their photo taken. After such an exciting morning, children receive a special treat before heading home. 

This event would not be possible without the help of so many amazing people.