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WAWM Recreation & Community Services

Department

2024 AUGUST NEWSLETTER

It’s our 90th Year of Service!! You're invited to come and celebrate this milestone with us!

Join the WAWM RCS Department on August 17 at the Recreation Center as we host a FREE community event for our 90th Year of Service! Stick around and we’ll have our Summer Outdoor Movie Series at 8pm.


Date: Saturday, August 17

Time: 5-8pm, Family Activities (Including Trackless Train, Bounce House, etc.

8pm, Movie begins

Movie: IF

Looking to be a sponsor? Reach out to Robyn at elliottr@wawmsd.org for more info!

BE AHEAD OF THE GAME


Our Fall 2024 Activity Guide is on our website and will be delivered shortly if it hasn't already made it to your mailbox! Resident Registration opens on August 5 at 8am and Non-Resident Registration opens on August 19 at 8am.


Get ahead of the game and CREATE YOUR NEW ACCOUNT!! More info below.



𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎


NOW OPEN - Fall Youth Sports Registration

NOW OPEN - ‘24-’25 School Year Action Programs

NOW OPEN - Preschool Program

Monday, August 5 - Fall Registration (Residents)

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𝙃𝙊𝙒 𝙏𝙊 𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘼𝘾𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏


Head over to our homepage on wawmrec.com and click the "Create Account" tab located on the right side of the page. From there, you’ll want to “Create an Account” by creating a unique username and password for your household so your information is secure. Next, complete all Household Primary Information. All fields in red are required to complete your account request.


If you need to add a secondary guardian and/or additional family member(s) that reside in your household, click "Add New Member" located at the bottom of the page. Please note, when assigning grades for school aged students, please put the grade they will be going in for the '24-'25 school year. Make sure to complete this step before saving, otherwise additional family members will need to be added by our office.



Finally, don’t forget to save your account before closing the window after you’ve completed all the required fields. Your account request is sent to our office to be verified by our staff. (This may take up to one business day.) You may be required to provide additional information to verify residency. An email would be sent with instructions on how to provide this information. Once your account is approved, you will receive an email with your login credentials. You will now be able to log in, search and enroll in classes and activities.

9TH ANNUAL 30 DAYS OF YOGA

We have 11 days left, be sure to join Susie Melott from yogaisserved.com for an outdoor series. Flow through a playful mix of sun salutations and standing poses in a peaceful, outdoor setting. Yoga outside in the morning allows you to set yourself up for a great day! This Series is for all levels and all ages. Bring the whole family! No registration needed for this free series. Please consider contributing to one of the local non-profits we traditionally raise money for listed on the calendar below. This program has collected over $15,000 throughout the years. Let’s make the 9th Annual 30 Days of Summer Yoga the best year yet!



Contact Linda Gritzmacher at 414-604-4911 for more information.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES!

Be our guest for a family movie experience. Enjoy quality family time in front of a video display similar to the American Family Field’s scoreboard (just on a smaller scale) in the park. The movies will start promptly at 8pm (the sun is not an issue for the display). Arrive early to save your spots and enjoy some play time with Operation Recreation. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars with your family.



The movie is IF.


OUR 90TH YEAR CELEBRATION IS FROM 5PM-8PM AND

MOVIE BEGINS AT 8PM.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 AT RECREATION CENTER


DATE UPDATED AS WE WILL NOW PAIR THIS MOVIE WITH OUR 90TH YEAR CELEBRATION!

RECREATION CENTER DIRECTIONS

SPECIAL EVENTS:

THROWBACK SUMMER PLAYGROUND

SPECIAL EVENTS:

CLASSICS AT THE CREEK

View your favorite classic movies on the big screen. Classics at the Creek caters to young adults and the young at heart. The movies will start promptly at 8pm on our video screen. Come early to enjoy Perspective Brewing Company and our food truck providers at Honey Creek Park. Escape life stressors and enjoy a blast from the past. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars with your family.


Check out the Events page on our website, our social media pages or call 414-604-4900 to know the movie titles.

JOIN US!

WEDNESDAY ON AUGUST 14TH


FOOD TRUCKS OPEN AT 6PM


MOVIE BEGINS AT 8PM

HONEY CREEK PARK DIRECTIONS

REC ON THE RUN

MOBILE PLAY UNITS

Rec on the Run is bringing fun to your neighborhood playgrounds and parks this summer. We're running throughout West Allis and West Milwaukee with Operation Recreation and Crafts in the Parks to entertain your child in a fun and engaging atmosphere.


Rec on the Run staff will be at designated locations during assigned times. (*Schedules may change pending program participation.)


Please note, that there is no supervision at the locations before Rec on the Run’s arrival and after the program leaves the location. 


Operation Recreation will feature our Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks, agility ladders and hurdles, rolling wheels, hula hoops and more.

Crafts in the Parks will have organized craft projects and activities planned for the children.

Check out our schedule at wawmrec.com to make sure you don’t miss out!

SUMMER SPROUTS CAMP

Summer Sprouts Camp is the perfect place for your child to be active, be outside, meet new friends, learn and create! During this 9-week camp, each week will feature a different theme: circus, storybook, robot, dinosaurs and so much more. These fun themes will be explored through story time, arts and crafts, projects, organized games and outside free play with instructors. Children MUST be able to provide self-care including using the restroom. All children must be signed in and out by an adult. No camp 7/4 & 7/5. If you would like, your child can stay throughout the day and pack a lunch and a drink for a full day session. Note: lunch is not provided, so if you would like to attend the full day option without leaving the Recreation Center, you must bring your own. If you choose to eat lunch at home, please join us as the fun continues after a break for a second daily session!


Sign up for as many weeks as you would like!

Price Per Week

AM Half Day 8:30-11:30am Fee: $55 RES/$83 NR

PM Half Day 12:30-3:30pm Fee: $55 RES/$83 NR

Full Day* 8:30am-3:30pm Fee: $130 RES/$195 NR

*Must bring bag lunch and drink.


Questions?

Please contact Linda Gritzmacher,

Program Manager at 414-604-4911 or gritl@wawmsd.org.

SUMMER ACTION ADVENTURES CAMP

Join the adventure this summer! Our summer camps provide a fun, inclusive and safe environment for 11 weeks. Students will learn beyond the boundaries and grow daily through a series of games, activities, crafts and much more centered around a weekly theme. Camps will also go on bi-weekly field trips. Flyers will be emailed out on Friday for the following week. Breakfast and lunch included.


FEES:

Early Bird Fee: Register before 5pm on Thursday for the following week: $120 RES/$180 NR per week

Register from Thursday 5pm-Sunday 5pm for Monday that week: $130 RES/$195 NR per week

Register after 5pm Sunday the eve before camp begins on Monday: $140 RES/$210 NR per week

Camp at Nathan Hale High School


KIDS ON THE RUN: Summer Camp at Nathan Hale High School offers “Kids on the Run.” If you sign your child up for swim lessons during camp hours, camp staff will assist getting your child to and from the program. Please let the camp staff know they are enrolled in the swim lessons and check camp schedule for any field trips or special events that may conflict. Please see youth aquatics class options starting on page 4 (additional fees apply).


SWIMMING: Hale campers will have the opportunity to swim during camp from 11am-12:30pm. Campers will have to pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end. Campers that cannot pass that test, will be limited to the shallow end of the pool.


GREENFIELD PARK: Hale camp staff leads campers daily on a walking field trip to Greenfield Park.

Camp at Central High School


KIDS ON THE RUN: Summer Camp at Central High School offers “Kids on the Run.” If you sign your child up for swim lessons during camp hours, camp staff will assist getting your child to and from the program. Please let the camp staff know they are enrolled in the swim lessons and check camp schedule for any field trips or special events that may conflict. Please see youth aquatics class options starting on page 5 (additional fees apply).


SWIMMING: Central campers will have the opportunity to swim during camp from 1pm-3pm. Campers will have to pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end. Campers that cannot pass that test, will be limited to the shallow end of the pool.


ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Campers will have the opportunity to try many different sports, activities, and much more. Summer is the perfect time to try something new!

FAMILY MEALS

JUNE 18TH - AUGUST 15TH AT 5PM


TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

AT LIBERTY HEIGHTS PARK* - 1540 S. 62ND ST.

*In the event of inclement weather we will meet at Horace Mann Elementary Cafeteria - 6213 W. Lapham St.


JUNE 19TH - AUGUST 14TH AT 5PM

WEDNESDAYS

AT LAFOLLETTE PARK - 9418 W. WASHINGTON ST.

Take away the stress of family meal prep, relax and enjoy a meal together as a family and as a community. Each mealtime, we will include valuable nutritional information and family activities. Nutritional education will be provided, along with take-home tools, tips, and resources by the West Allis Health Department. This program is open to families with children ages 18 and younger. RSVP weekly by clicking the button below.

BENEFITS OF FAMILY MEALS:

• Relieve some of the day-to-day stresses

• Enjoy conversation with each other

• Build better relationships

• Build a sense of belonging that can lead to better self-esteem

• Research has shown that children are willing to try a variety of foods during family meals.


This program is presented by WAWM Recreation & Community Services in partnership with the Southwest Suburban Health Department.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP WEEKLY

YOUTH SPORTS:

FALL SOCCER LEAGUES

4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES


DATES: August 14 - October 2

Teams meet once a week, every Wednesday

TIMES: 5pm-5:55pm or 6pm-6:55pm

LOCATION: Irving Elementary

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 5, 5pm

Fee: $30 RES/$45 NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 5)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

2ND-8TH GRADE LEAGUES


DATES: August 12 - October 19

Teams meet twice a week, every Monday, Tuesday or Thursday & Saturday

TIMES: 5:30pm-6:30pm

LOCATIONS: Irving Elementary

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 5, 5pm

Fee: $35 RES/$53 NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 5)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES

4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES


DATES: August 17 - October 12

Teams meet once a week, every Saturday

TIMES: 9am, 10am, 11am or 12pm

LOCATIONS: PRACTICES at Franklin Elementary & GAMES at WA Athletic Complex

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 5, 5pm

Fee: $30 RES/$45 NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 5)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

2ND-8TH GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES


DATES: August 13 - October 19

Teams meet twice a week, every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday & Saturday

TIMES: 5:30pm-6:30pm

LOCATIONS: PRACTICES at Franklin Elementary & GAMES at WA Athletic Complex

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 29, 5pm

Fee: $35 RES/$53 NR (fee will increase by $10 after July 29)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES

4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES


DATES: September 19 - November 7

Teams meet once a week, every Thursday

TIMES: 5pm-5:55pm or 6pm-6:55pm

LOCATIONS: Recreation Center

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 23, 4pm

Fee: $30/$45NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 23)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

2ND-8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES


DATES: September 10 - November 16

Teams meet twice a week, every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday & Saturday

TIMES: 5:45pm or 6:45 & 2nd-3rd grade 7pm-7:55pm

LOCATIONS: PRACTICES at Recreation Center & GAMES at Lane Intermediate

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 23, 4pm

Fee: $40/$60NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 23)


CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.



Intermediate/High School Musical - Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.

2024 SUMMER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION


DATES: August 8th-11th

LOCATION: Nathan Hale High School - ​

11601 W. Lincoln Ave.


PURCHASE TICKETS

Mark your calendars! We are busy planning our 3rd Annual Disability & Accessibility Resource Fair! This resource fair provides parents and caregivers with resources in Milwaukee & Waukesha Counties that provide services for children ages birth to 21 years old in addition to our community's adults with disabilities population. 


Vendors interested in having a table can fill out our form or contact our Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Specialist, Katie Lindgren. 


lindrgenk@wawmsd.org | 414-604-4935 


Stay tuned for more information! We hope to see you there! 

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