Summer Rec Guide

MIDDLETON PUBLIC LANDS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY 2021 Summer Rec Guide

Find us on: Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us CONTACT US Staff MIDDLETON PUBLIC LANDS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT Location: 7426 Hubbard Avenue (City Hall) Director Matt Amundson Recreation Supervisor Greg Lamping Phone: 608-821-8360 Asst. Director for Recreation Rebecca Price Office Manager Carrie Schneck Email: [email protected] Asst. Director for Field Services/ Mark Wegner Youth Center Director Gabrielle Hinahara Website: www.cityofmiddleton.us City Forester Youth Center Asst. Director John Hunter

SHARING OUR GOALS OFFICE HOURS Our Purpose Our Vision Memorial Day - Labor Day The Middleton Recreation Division’s purpose Meeting Middleton’s needs while enhancing Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm is to serve as a catalyst in the development, quality of life. Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm initiation, coordination, and the support for a variety of leisure time activities and facilities Inclusion Statement We welcome all individuals to our programs for all community members. COMMITTEE MEETINGS and facilities regardless of race, color, religion, Our Mission gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission The City of Middleton seeks to provide a park family status, national origin, age, disability or 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm and recreation system that will accomplish the socio-economic status. Conservancy Lands Committee following: 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm Accommodations • Meet the needs of current residents and If you require an accommodation in order to Commission on Youth future generations participate, please contact the department. 1st Monday of the month at 6:45pm • Preserve and protect the City’s open space, water, cultural and natural resources • Offer barrier free access for all visitors • Provide a park and recreation program FOLLOW US that is designed to enhance the quality of life for City of Middleton residents. “Like” us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/MPLRF Table of Contents Follow us on Instagram middletonplrf Aquatics 5-9 Shelter & Rental Information 28 Youth Programs 10-17 Parks & Facilities 29 Follow us on YouTube Youth Sports 18-23 Splash Pad & Dog Parks 30 Middleton Recreation Youth Center 24-25 WPRA Tickets & Scholarship 31 Adult Recreation 26 National Night Out 32 Follow us on Twitter Parks/Conservancy/Forestry 27 Middleton PLRF

2 Middleton Recreation Division Middleton Recreation RECREATION INFO — Table of Contents • How to Register

To our community, As we hope to be nearing the end of the pandemic, we realize that many How to Register of us are looking forward to being able to participate in numerous summer 1) ONLINE REGISTRATION activities. We also realize that things are subject to change and suggest that To Register Online: The online system is available 24 hours you check back frequently to see what programs and facilities are available a day, seven days a week. Registration is completed through and under what guidelines. We will attempt to convey additions, changes, and RecDesk. To find the activities you want to register for and enroll in cancellations as best we can via email, the City of Middleton website, and our programs, go to www.cityofmiddleton.us, hover over “I Want To”, social media channels (listed on the previous page). Recreation Supervisor Greg Lamping and click “Register for Recreation Programs”. This will link you to As always, we thank you for your patronage and look forward to seeing you this Office Manager Carrie Schneck the RecDesk site. Not all classes or programs may be available for summer at our facilities and in our programs! online registration. Youth Center Director Gabrielle Hinahara Be safe, Youth Center Asst. Director John Hunter PLRF Staff What’s My Password? If you plan on registering online and have forgotten your login or password, please DO NOT create a new account! Call or email the recreation office to reset your login or Recreation Program Registration Begins password prior to registering. Monday, May 3 Confirmations: Once you complete your registration and have paid with a credit card, you will receive an email confirmation. Daytime Swim Lesson Please open this receipt to confirm registration details are correct. Registration Dates: No other confirmations or reminders will be sent to you. 2) MAIL-IN SESSION START DATE END DATE Mail-in registration will be accepted for all programs beginning 1 MAY 6 JUNE 9 on the dates listed. Completed registration forms with payments made to MRD should be sent to: 2 JUNE 3 JUNE 23 Middleton Recreation Division 3 JULY 1 JULY 7 7426 Hubbard Ave 4 JULY 15 JULY 21 Middleton, WI 53562 Evening Swim Lesson 3) WALK-IN (7426 HUBBARD AVENUE) At the time of this writing, City Hall offices are closed except Registration Dates: by appointment. Call 821-8360 to schedule your appointment for walk-in registration. SESSION START DATE END DATE 4) PHONE (608-821-8360) 1 MAY 6 JUNE 9 At the time of this writing, City Hall offices are closed. Due to this 2 JULY 1 JULY 7 closure, we will allow phone registration to ensure our programs remain accessible to individuals who do not have internet access. Phone registrations are available during office hours and are RESIDENT (R)/NON-RESIDENT (NR) subject to the same registration dates as all other registration For program enrollment, a resident is someone who resides within methods. Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District boundaries. Non-Residents reside outside of the school district boundaries. Disclaimer: This is not a school-sponsored activity and the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District does not provide support or endorsement of this program/activity. Confirming Residency Status: Those who do not live within the It has neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, or activities announced 53562 zip code, but reside within school district boundaries, must in this brochure/flyer. Permission to distribute this material must not be considered a contact the recreation office prior to registering. Recreation staff will recommendation or endorsement by the school district. manually adjust your residency status to “resident” in RecDesk. If you do not contact us ahead of time to adjust your account, the system will charge you as a non-resident and non-resident fees will not be refunded.

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 3 Registration Information WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE! CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS All credit/debit card payments, including online payments, are charged a non-refundable processing fee. REGISTRATION DEADLINES The registration deadline for classes is one week prior to the class start date, Those interested in applying for financial assistance can find forms online and in our office. unless otherwise noted. If the program begins on a Saturday or Sunday, the Please call us at 608-821-8360 during business hours. registration deadline is on the Friday one week prior. MIN/MAX ENROLLMENT Middleton Recreation will determine the minimum number of participants needed to hold the program and reserves the right to cap enrollment when deemed necessary. If the minimum number for a program is not met one week prior to the program start date, the program will be cancelled. Are you interested in assisting families in need? LATE REGISTRATIONS Please consider donating in order to help our community Late registrations will not be accepted, unless approved by the Recreation members with financial hardship participate in our programs! You can do this online through RecDesk Division Staff. Registration deadlines are important, so please register on using program code 9000.000, time! They help us purchase supplies, apparel, and assign staff prior to the or with a check made payable to MRD. program start. REFUNDS Full refunds will be made on all classes cancelled by Recreation Division. Aplicaciones financieras Refunds will be honored for any written request (including email) made de la ayuda disponibles en Español a minimum of one week prior to the start of the class or program. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable. Refunds will not be issued for unattended classes, weather related cancellations, or holiday dates. A $5.00 service charge is withheld for all refunds, unless the activity is cancelled by the Recreation Division. There will be no refunds issued once a program starts. Participants who miss classes due to illness, vacations, etc., will not be HAVE AN IDEA FOR A provided the opportunity to make them up. CLASS OR PROGRAM? PROGRAM POSTPONEMENTS/INCLEMENT WEATHER Any program postponed due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. The Middleton Recreation Division is always looking The Middleton Recreation Division will post messages on Facebook and/or for new program ideas to offer our community! If you email class registrants in case of inclement weather. If MCPASD closes, no have a suggestion for a new program, or would like programs will be held at the schools and the Youth Center will be closed. to lead an activity, please contact the department via If you would like more information about cancellations or postponements, check the Department’s Facebook page or call the recreation hotline at email at: [email protected] 608-821-8357. AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS Children must meet youth program age restrictions by the first day of Activity Locations the program. Grade restrictions are based on the grade completed in the City Hall 7426 Hubbard Ave 2020-21 school year. Age and grade requirements are set to benefit all children and to allow for age appropriate instruction. Participants who do Fireman’s Park 7400 Lee St not register for the correct class may be contacted to move classes or lose Hubbard Activity Center 7448 Hubbard Ave their spot in the program. (Use Senior Center Entrance) PHOTO POLICY Kromrey Middle School 7009 Donna Dr Middleton Recreation Division programs and events are often photographed Lakeview Park 6300 Mendota Ave for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included in a Recreation Orchid Heights Park 3960 Valley Ridge Rd Division photo, please indicate this to the instructor and/or photographer. Parisi Park 2405 Park St LIABILITY Participants must assume full responsibility for injuries while participating. Taylor Park 5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy

4 Middleton Recreation Division Aquatics POOL INFORMATION — Hours • Admission Fees • Aquatic Center Closing Information

The Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center will open for the season on June 5. The outdoor facility includes zero-depth pool entrance, an eight POOL RESERVATIONS lane competition pool, as well as a diving well. Other attractions at The following applies for Public (Open) Swim: the center include two 134-foot run waterslides, interactive water play equipment, and a drop slide. All patrons will pre-register and pre-pay for their lap or open swim slot HOURS OF OPERATION: JUNE 8 - AUGUST 22, 2021 via RecDesk. There will be two open swim available Sunday through Mon/Wed/Fri Swim Team 6 - 9:45am Saturday: Swim Lessons 10am - 12:15pm Session 1 is 1-3:15pm and Session 2 is 3:45-6pm. Public Swim 1 - 6pm Lap swim times are one hour increments on Sunday 9am-12:15pm. Swim Team 6 - 8pm Tue/Thu Swim Team 6 - 9:45am Registration opens each Thursday for the following Monday through Swim Lessons 10am - 12:15pm Sunday. Registrations will not be accepted at the door. Registration will Public Swim 1 - 6pm close 60 minutes prior to the session start time if the session is not full. Swim Lessons 6 - 7:30pm As part of the increased safety measure and guidelines per the county, Saturday Public Swim 1 - 6pm state, and CDC, the following are in place: Sunday Lap Swim 9am - 12:15pm • Patrons will enter the front door and check-in. (Lap swim requires a pre-registration & pre-payment) • Limited use of locker rooms – i.e. come dressed to swim using restrooms Public Swim 1 - 6pm only when needed. • Wearing a mask is encouraged anytime patrons are not in the water. ADMISSION FEES • No concessions are available. You may bring water in a sealed, non-glass container. Daily Fee $4.00 All persons entering the facility pay admission fee whether entering the • No pool furniture is available for patron use. Patrons may bring their own water or not. lawn chairs and will use them at a designated space of 6 feet between households. AQUATIC CENTER CLOSINGS • The sand area and playground are closed. • No patrons are to rest/sit on the concrete apron surrounding the pool basin. The Aquatic Center may close for the following reasons. In the event of The deck will remain open to facilitate ease of movement and 6 foot social a closing we will attempt to reopen if possible. Should a closing occur, distancing requirements. refunds are not available. • Patrons will exit the facility through the parking lot side gate. Inclement Weather - If the air temperature is less than 60 degrees, or if it is raining heavily or thundering and/or lightning, the Aquatic HOW TO CANCEL YOUR POOL RESERVATION Center will be closed. Cancellations can be made up to a ½ hour prior to the scheduled start time of Contamination - Should a water contamination event occur, we are the open swim. After that time, no refunds or credits will be issued. required to clear the pool for a specified amount of time based on the Cancellations cannot be made online. type of contamination. Monday-Thursday please call the Recreation Office to cancel your reservation at 608-821-8360 or email [email protected] Friday-Sunday please call the pool at 608-836-3450 or email [email protected] Find the Walter Bauman Aquatic Center on Facebook! Email - [email protected]

SWIMMING & DIVING LESSONS: Parent/Toddler Cost: $50R/$75NR per session This class is designed to introduce parents and toddlers to water safety, Location: Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center various holds, and water exploration. Days: Mon - Fri SWIM DISCOVERY (AGES 5 +) All Recreation Division swim lessons are taught by American Red Cross Level 1 certified Water Safety Instructors. Classes are offered in accordance with This level is water skill introduction and helps kids become comfortable National Red Cross recommendations. Class sizes are limited to provide in the aquatic atmosphere. Kids will advance in bobbing, blowing safe student/instructor ratios and to insure quality. Once the enrollment bubbles, holding breath, entering and exiting the pool properly, vertical max is met, a waiting list will begin. There is no guarantee that those on position recovery, glides and floats on the front and back, treading the waiting list will get into the class, thus we recommend registering water, retrieving submerged objects, and learning to alternate and use early and only for the appropriate level, as no adjustments will be made. arms and legs simultaneously while on front and back. The Red Cross suggests it will take most students at least 2 sessions to Level 2 successfully acquire the skills needed to be promoted to the next level; The fundamentals of aquatic skills are taught in this level. Kids will we encourage you to follow this guideline when registering your child. incorporate the fundamentals from level one and begin more skilled INCLEMENT WEATHER: floats: front, back, and jellyfish. Other skills include recovering to a If the air temperature is less than 60 degrees or it is lightning, and/ vertical position, rolling from front to back/ back to front, changing or driving rain, the Aquatic Center will be closed. Lessons will not be directions while swimming, using the arms in a finning action, treading rescheduled. Classes are cancelled no earlier than 30 minutes prior to water, and using arms and legs while swimming on front and back. the start of each class. The first inclement weather day will be an out of Level 3 water safety day. Please use these brief level descriptions to help as your This level’s main focus is stroke development. Kids will begin the lesson reference: by stepping or jumping into the water and will move towards entering YOUTH DIVING LESSONS: by using headfirst entry from a seated position. They will learn how to Designed for participants who have completed Level 3 of the Red Cross move to a safe position by bobbing, how to use rotary breathing and Swim Lesson program and are comfortable in 12 feet of water. survival and back floats, change from a vertical to a horizontal position, and continue to build on the treading water skill. The basic backstroke Beginner: little or no diving experience or knowledge and front crawl are introduced at this level. Intermediate/advanced: experience in 3 or more dives Level 4 SWIM LESSONS: This level continues to focus on the stroke development. Kids will now 6 months-3 years old: Parent/Toddler enter the water using the headfirst method from the side of the pool 3-4 years old: Preschool Levels 1-P and 2-P and will incorporate the compact and stride positions. Kids will learn 5 years and up: Levels 1-6 the feet first surface dive, underwater swim, and open turns while Preschool classes are specifically designed for students 3-4 years old. doing the front crawl and backstroke, and tread water in two different Children must be able to be in the water comfortably, without a parent, methods. Strokes include: front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, and be ready to comprehend & follow instructions. breaststroke, and side stroke. Kids will use the flutter and dolphin kicks while on their back. TODDLER SWIM (AGES 3 - 4) Level 1-P Level 5 This level is an orientation to the water and provides children with This level focuses on stroke enhancement. Entering the pool will be basic swimming skills. Lessons include exiting and entering the water done by a shallow dive from the side of the pool, which is a transition in various ways, blowing bubbles with the mouth and nose, bobbing, into gliding and beginning the front crawl. Kids will submerge fully, gaining comfort with opening eyes under water, retrieving objects from and also learn the tuck and pike surface dives. Participants will use front shallow water, vertical position recovery, gliding and floating on front and back flip turns. Sculling is introduced at this level. Strokes include: and back, basic water treading, learning alternate and simultaneous front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, side stroke, movements of legs and arms, and rolling from back to front/front to and butterfly. back. Level 6 Level 2-P This level refines the participant’s strokes and skill expertise. The This level focuses on children gaining skills independence and main focus is on swimming with comfort, effectiveness, strength, and developing comfort while in and around the water. Lessons include sleekness over a longer distance. This level prepares participants for proper entering and exiting of pool, bobbing, retrieving submerged more advanced courses, such as diving, lifeguarding, etc. objects with eyes open, changing from a front and back glide or float to a vertical position, front to back/back to front roll, using arms and legs to tread water, finning action, and the combined use of leg and arm action to move back and forth.

6 Middleton Recreation Division AQUATICS — Daytime Swim & Dive Lessons Schedule SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 JUNE 14-25 JUNE 28 – JULY 9 JULY 12–23 JULY 26 – AUGUST 6 Registration 5/6 – 6/9 Registration 6/3 – 6/23 Registration 7/1 – 7/7 Registration 7/15 – 7/21

10:00 - 10:30am 10:00 - 10:30am 10:00 - 10:30am 10:00 - 10:30am LEVEL 1 4100.100 LEVEL 1 4100.200 LEVEL 1 4100.300 LEVEL 1 4100.400 LEVEL 1-P 4150.100 LEVEL 1-P 4150.200 LEVEL 1-P 4150.300 LEVEL 1-P 4150.400 LEVEL 2 4200.100 LEVEL 2 4200.200 LEVEL 2 4200.300 LEVEL 2 4200.400 LEVEL 2-P 4250.100 LEVEL 2-P 4250.200 LEVEL 2-P 4250.300 LEVEL 2-P 4250.400 LEVEL 3 4300.100 LEVEL 3 4300.200 LEVEL 3 4300.300 LEVEL 3 4300.400 LEVEL 4 4400.100 LEVEL 4 4400.200 LEVEL 4 4400.300 LEVEL 4 4400.400 LEVEL 5 4500.100 LEVEL 5 4500.200 LEVEL 5 4500.300 LEVEL 5 4500.400 LEVEL 6 4600.100 LEVEL 6 4600.200 LEVEL 6 4600.300 LEVEL 6 4600.400

10:35 - 11:05am 10:35 - 11:05am 10:35 - 11:05am 10:35 - 11:05am LEVEL 1 4101.100 LEVEL 1 4101.200 LEVEL 1 4101.300 LEVEL 1 4101.400 LEVEL 1-P 4151.100 LEVEL 1-P 4151.200 LEVEL 1-P 4151.300 LEVEL 1-P 4151.400 LEVEL 2 4201.100 LEVEL 2 4201.200 LEVEL 2 4201.300 LEVEL 2 4201.400 LEVEL 2-P 4251.100 LEVEL 2-P 4251.200 LEVEL 2-P 4251.300 LEVEL 2-P 4251.400 LEVEL 3 4301.100 LEVEL 3 4301.200 LEVEL 3 4301.300 LEVEL 3 4301.400 LEVEL 4 4401.100 LEVEL 4 4401.200 LEVEL 4 4401.300 LEVEL 4 4401.400 LEVEL 5 4501.100 LEVEL 5 4501.200 LEVEL 5 4501.300 LEVEL 5 4501.400 LEVEL 6 4601.100 LEVEL 6 4601.200 LEVEL 6 4601.300 LEVEL 6 4601.400 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.100 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.200 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.300 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.400

11:10 - 11:40am 11:10 - 11:40am 11:10 - 11:40am 11:10 - 11:40am LEVEL 1 4102.100 LEVEL 1 4102.200 LEVEL 1 4102.300 LEVEL 1 4102.400 LEVEL 1-P 4152.100 LEVEL 1-P 4152.200 LEVEL 1-P 4152.300 LEVEL 1-P 4152.400 LEVEL 2 4202.100 LEVEL 2 4202.200 LEVEL 2 4202.300 LEVEL 2 4202.400 LEVEL 2-P 4252.100 LEVEL 2-P 4252.200 LEVEL 2-P 4252.300 LEVEL 2-P 4252.400 LEVEL 3 4302.100 LEVEL 3 4302.200 LEVEL 3 4302.300 LEVEL 3 4302.400 LEVEL 4 4402.100 LEVEL 4 4402.200 LEVEL 4 4402.300 LEVEL 4 4402.400 LEVEL 5 4502.100 LEVEL 5 4502.200 LEVEL 5 4502.300 LEVEL 5 4502.400 LEVEL 6 4602.100 LEVEL 6 4602.200 LEVEL 6 4602.300 LEVEL 6 4602.400 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.100 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.200 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.300 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.400

11:45am - 12:15pm 11:45am - 12:15pm 11:45am - 12:15pm 11:45am - 12:15pm LEVEL 1 4103.100 LEVEL 1 4103.200 LEVEL 1 4103.300 LEVEL 1 4103.400 LEVEL 1-P 4153.100 LEVEL 1-P 4153.200 LEVEL 1-P 4153.300 LEVEL 1-P 4153.400 LEVEL 2 4203.100 LEVEL 2 4203.200 LEVEL 2 4203.300 LEVEL 2 4203.400 LEVEL 2-P 4253.100 LEVEL 2-P 4253.200 LEVEL 2-P 4253.300 LEVEL 2-P 4253.400 LEVEL 3 4303.100 LEVEL 3 4303.200 LEVEL 3 4303.300 LEVEL 3 4303.400 LEVEL 4 4403.100 LEVEL 4 4403.200 LEVEL 4 4403.300 LEVEL 4 4403.400 LEVEL 5 4503.100 LEVEL 5 4503.200 LEVEL 5 4503.300 LEVEL 5 4503.400 LEVEL 6 4603.100 LEVEL 6 4603.200 LEVEL 6 4603.300 LEVEL 6 4603.400 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.100 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.200 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.300 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.400

SESSION 1E $48R/$72NR SESSION 2E $48R/$72NR CLASS JUNE 15 - JULY 8 JULY 13 - AUGUST 5 TUES & THUR EVENINGS TUES & THUR EVENINGS Evening Swim Lessons REGISTRATION 5/6-6/7 REGISTRATION 7/1-7/7 6:10 - 6:40PM Older Youth Lessons PARENT/TODDLER 4000.600 4000.700 (Ages 10-14) LEVEL 1 4100.600 4100.700 This class is designed for older youth with little to no swimming experience. Basic water orientation and skills from Learn to Swim Levels LEVEL 1-P 4150.600 4150.700 1, 2 & 3 will be worked on. LEVEL 2 4200.600 4200.700 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: COST: LEVEL 2-P 4250.600 4250.700 4700.600 Tue/Thu 6/15 - 7/8 6:10 - 6:40pm $48R/$72NR LEVEL 3 4300.600 4300.700 4700.700 Tue/Thu 7/13 - 8/5 6:10 - 6:40pm $48R/$72NR LEVEL 4 4400.600 4400.700 6:45 - 7:15PM Teen/Adult Lessons LEVEL 1 4101.601 4101.701 (Ages 14+) LEVEL 1-P 4151.601 4151.701 This class is designed for teens and adults with little to no formal swimming experience. Participants will work on various swim skills with LEVEL 2 4201.601 4201.701 an individualized focus. LEVEL 2-P 4251.601 4251.701 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: COST: LEVEL 3 4301.601 4301.701 4800.601 Tue/Thu 6/15 - 7/8 6:45 - 7:15pm $48R/$72NR LEVEL 4 4401.601 4401.701 4800.701 Tue/Thu 7/13 - 8/5 6:45 - 7:15pm $48R/$72NR LEVEL 5 4500.601 4500.701 LEVEL 6 4600.601 4600.701

Special Events at the Walter Bauman Aquatic Center Adaptive Family Swim Little Splashers Pool Party Adaptive Family Swim at the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center focuses on Join us for a splash of fun at the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center on Tuesday, person with disabilities and their families & caregivers being able to explore August 17 from 10am-12pm! This special event is for little splashers, age 8 the pool. Assistive devices will be permitted if needed to be able to participate. and under, along with their adult caretakers to have the pool to themselves. No on Saturday, August 14 from 10am-12pm! This special event is FREE for big kids allowed! Admission is $4/person and all persons under eight must be persons with disabilities and their families/caregivers. accompanied into the water by someone 16 years of age or older.

CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 4900.200 Sat 8/14 10am - 12pm 4951.200 Tue 8/17 10am - 12pm

Middle School Night at the Pool Middle School students will have full use of the pool just for themselves! Join us for an evening of swimming, activities, and music. Proceeds will benefit the Middleton Youth Center. Open to those in grades 5-8 from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 19. Please note this event is ONLY for Middle Schoolers, and the pool will be closed to all others. Admission is $4/person.

CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 4952.200 Thu 8/19 6 - 8pm

All special events require pre-registration. Capacity limits will apply based on current guidelines. Please register on RecDesk: https://middleton.recdesk.com/Community/Home

8 Middleton Recreation Division AQUATICS — Gators Swim & Dive Team

2021 MIDDLETON GATORS: SUMMER SWIM & DIVE TEAM

The Middleton Gators Swim & Dive Team provides an exciting, challenging, educational and FUN environment for swimmers and divers throughout the summer. We pride ourselves on creating a positive experience for children of all skill levels. Our goal is to teach the value of team cooperation, safety, hard work, and the pursuit of personal excellence. Through the Middleton Gators experience, we hope to give your children memories and tools to help build a healthy and happy future. The Gators Team is open to anyone 5 to 18 years of age. Swimmers and divers must have passed Level 4 of Red Cross Swimming Lessons (or equivalent) and must also demonstrate the ability to complete the majority of a practice in order to participate on the team. For all new 10 & under members the week of June 7th through June 11th will serve as an evaluation period. Registration Scholarships are available; please refer to the team website for details. All swimmers and divers are strongly encouraged to participate in the entire season, ending with the All-City Championship meet. The All-City 2021 Dive meet is July 26 & 27. The All-City Swim 2021 meet is July 29, 30, & 31.

2021 Online registration opens April 1, for returning Gator families and April 11, for new families.

On the April 28th & May 5th we will be hosting fittings for team suits at Practices and home meets are held at the Walter R. Bauman Outdoor the Simply Swimming store, 6649 University Avenue, Middleton; please Aquatic Center – 2400 Park Lawn Place in Middleton. 2021 dive and swim visit our website for full details of these nights and links to the sign up meet schedules can be found on the Gator website. genius for this event. Please register Online before attending the For the safety of all participants have limited the number of swimmers fittings. Team suits, accessories, and personalized team apparel will be on our team. available for purchase. Gator representatives will available to answer questions. See the Gator website for details. During the Gator season **Please Register Early** all team members making purchases at Simply Swimming will receive a 10% discount.

Please visit our website for additional information as well as the 2021 Swim & Dive fees, meet schedules and practice times. www.middletongators.com

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 9 Baking/Cooking YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Baking & Cooking

Unfortunately, due to the nature of these classes, food allergy Just Dip It! (Ages 6 - 13) accommodations may not be possible. Recipes to dunk, dip, and dollop your chips, fruit or veggies! Location: Hubbard Activity Center Edible Bouquet (Ages 8 - 12) Cost: $25 /Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 Celebrate the special person in your life by creating an edible bouquet just in CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE: time for Mother’s Day! We will decorate cake pops and make candy flowers, 5007.302 Fri 7/30 9:30 - 11am 6 - 9 complete with packaging and a card! 5008.302 Fri 7/30 12:30 - 2pm 10 - 13 Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 Cupcakes (Ages 10 - 14) CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Create your very own cupcake push pop! Fill, frost, and decorate six cupcakes to 5019.301 Sat 5/8 11am - 12pm take home and enjoy! Location: Hubbard Activity Center Chocolate Lover’s Dream (Ages 6 - 13) Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 Do you like chocolate? Then this class is for you! Chocolate this and chocolate CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: that to get us started and the chocolate fountain to finish it off! 5009.303 Mon 8/9 1 - 2:30pm Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $25 Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 Desserts in a Jar (Ages 10 - 14) CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE: Delicious meets adorable in our favorite new culinary trend: dessert in jars. 5002.301 Fri 6/11 9:30 - 11am 6 - 9 Make desserts you can take home or give as a gift! 5003.301 Fri 6/11 12:30 - 2pm 10 - 13 Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 (Ages 6 - 13) Sweet Treats CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Sometimes you just need something sweet! Make a variety of treats that will 5010.303 Fri 8/13 1 - 2:30pm satisfy your sweet tooth! Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $25 /Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE: 5004.301 Mon 6/28 1 - 2:30pm 6 - 9 5001.301 Wed 6/30 1 - 2:30pm 10 - 13 Fruity Fun (Ages 6 - 13) A number of fruit-based delectables will be created during this class. Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE: 5005.302 Mon 7/12 1 - 2:30pm 6 - 9 5006.302 Wed 7/14 1 - 2:30pm 10 - 13

10 Middleton Recreation Division Drama YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Drama in the Park • Creative Drama Puppets & Tales Creative Drama (Grades 1 - 3) (Grades 5 - 9) Join us in this adventure creating your own puppet and telling one-of-a- Are you interested in theater and performance? Creative Drama is a five-week kind tales. Explore your child’s imagination making puppets with different program that will culminate in a production directed by Katrina Williams materials. Create different kinds of puppets and learn techniques to bring a Brunner. Katrina, a UW Madison graduate with a degree in theater, is the tale alive! Director of Theater for Middleton High School and has over 25 years of arts education experience. For the past 20 years she has worked as a director and Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center choreographer for various theater companies. Instructor: Katrina Brunner & Drama Staff Cost: $50/Participant Min: 6/Max: 10 Specific roles will be determined by audition. Auditions will be held on the CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: first day of rehearsal - all who sign up will be cast. Participants must prepare 3106.301 Thur 6/17 - 7/15 9:30 - 11:30am a memorized audition piece from the materials provided online. A final cast list will be determined following the audition. Rehearsals will be held for five Drama in the Park weeks, June 21-July 22, with performances July 22-24 (to be determined (Grades 1 - 4) based on pandemic guidelines at that time). Rehearsals will generally go from 1-4 pm Monday-Thursday. Please note that actors must be at all rehearsals During this four-week class, children will play theater games, experiment with they are called to during the five-week period. However, if an actor is not in the improvisation, and learn basic performance skills: all that it takes to put on a scene being rehearsed s/he should not attend rehearsal that day. show! Participants will learn many important aspects of acting in a creative and supportive environment. On the last day of class, the performers will The official rehearsal calendar will be distributed once the show has been cast, demonstrate their hard work with a performance for friends and family. All skill but a handout with more detailed information about rehearsal expectations levels are welcome! If your child doesn’t have theater experience, don’t worry, will be available at the Recreation Division Office starting June 1. Audition this will be the perfect opportunity for them to explore their talents. materials will also be available for download or at the Rec Office June 1. No Class July 5. No rehearsals July 5. Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center Instructor: Katrina Brunner & Drama Staff Cost: $150/Participant Min: 10/Max: 30 Cost: $45/Participant Min: 10 /Max: 20 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: GRADES: 3102.301 Mon - Thur 6/21 - 7/23 1 - 4pm 3101.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/14 9 - 10am 3 - 4 3100.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/14 10:30 - 11:30am 1 - 2 Prop and Scenery Design (Grades 6 - 12) This is a program for children who are interested in prop, scenery, and set construction for the Creative Drama production. Please see “Creative Drama” for more details. Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center Instructor: Nico Berthelon Cost: $50/Participant Min: 8 /Max: 15 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 3103.301 Tue 6/22 - 7/20 10am - 12pm

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 11 Dance YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Twinkle Toes • Ballet • Jazz

Twinkle Toes Introduction to Ballet (Ages 3 - 4) (Ages 5 - 7) Discover the joy of dancing! This class is an introduction to rhythm, creative In this class, we will focus on ballet technique through the use of barre training, movement, props, and simple dance steps to make learning fun. Children across-the-floor combinations, and skills including pirouettes, leaps, and develop coordination, flexibility, and expression in a structured environment. jumps. Ballet technique includes turned-out feet and proper posture pointed toes and straight legs and overall balance while in stationary positions. Dancers Location: City Hall Council Chambers will also work on their rhythm and musical coordination. Min: 8/Max: 12 Location: City Hall Council Chambers CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: COST: Cost: $24/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 5400.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 4:30 - 5pm $20 5400.302 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 5:05 - 5:35pm $20 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5401.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 4:30 - 5pm $35 5402.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 5:20 - 6:10pm 5401.302 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 5:05 - 5:35pm $35 Ballet/Lyrical Introduction to Jazz (Ages 5 - 8) (Ages 5+) In this class we will focus on ballet technique through the use of barre training, This introductory course will focus on the coordination and syncopation of jazz, across the floor combinations and skills in the center. While the foundation of as well as utilize beginner level skills such as kicks and jumps. We will build on the class focuses on ballet, the end of session performance will be centered on these skills by creating a small combination that will be performed at the end lyrical expression and theatrics. of the session. Location: City Hall Council Chambers Location: City Hall Council Chambers Min: 8/Max: 12 Cost: $24/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: COST: CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: 5411.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 5:40 - 6:25pm $24 5407.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 6:30 - 7:15pm 5-7 5412.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 5:40 - 6:25pm $42 5408.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 4:30 - 5:15pm 7-9 5409.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 7:10 - 8pm 9+ Jazz (Ages 7+) Introduction to Hip Hop Have fun with this upbeat and high energy class, while building off of skills (Ages 5 - 10) from the introductory jazz class. We will be expanding the dancers’ range Have fun with this upbeat, high-energy class! We teach rhythm, musicality, of skills and technique, and will be working towards performing a fun-filled coordination, and age-appropriate hip hop choreography. Dancers will learn routine at the end of the program. The intention is to have a showcase fun, upbeat combinations to practice gettin’ groovy! performance at Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29. Location: City Hall Council Chambers Location: City Hall Council Chambers Cost: $24/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 Cost: $45/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: 5413.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 6:15 - 7:05pm 5-7 5415.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 4:30 - 5:15pm 7 - 9 5414.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 7:20 - 8:10pm 7-10 5416.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 5:20 - 6:10pm 9+

12 Middleton Recreation Division Dance YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Hip Hop • Poms • Improv

Poms Musical Theatre (Ages 7 - 10) (Ages 7 - 10) Come shake your pom poms in this enthusiastic class. This is a beginner class In this class, we will work on performance skills and theatrical facials in addition that introduces pom technique, the use of props, and jazz choreography/skills. to learning a routine inspired by Broadway musicals, Disney movies, or popular We will be learning a routine to an upbeat, pop song that will be performed shows. The style of the routine will be mainly jazz-centered with influences at the Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29. Poms and T-shirt included in the coming from other musical performances. This class ends with a performance registration fee. at the Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29. Location: City Hall Council Chambers Location: City Hall Council Chambers Cost: $50/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 Cost: $45/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5403.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 6:15 - 7:05pm 5418.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 7:20 - 8:10pm Hip Hop (Ages 7 - 10) Get funky with us this summer while learning age appropriate choreography. Get down and boogie while learning skills such as jumps and isolations. This class ends with a performance to a groovy song that will be performed at the Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29. T-shirt is included in the registration fee. Location: City Hall Council Chambers Cost: $45/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5405.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 7:10 - 8pm Improv (Ages 7 - 10) In this class, we will focus on different skill sets and styles each week. Dancers will get the opportunity to create their own mini combinations to different songs each week of class using that week’s skill sets or styles! This class MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS… promotes creativity, musicality, and allows dancers to add their own unique Sydney has been a part of the Recreation Team since 2018 and is excited to be style! back teaching a variety of dance classes. She has been dancing since she was 5 Location: City Hall Council Chambers and was even a part of the Middleton High School Varsity Dance Team. Sydney Cost: $42/Participant enjoys performing and teaching jazz and hip hop. Min: 8/Max: 15 Maia is looking forward to her third year co-teaching for the dance program CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: with Middleton Recreation. When she was in high school, she performed 5417.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 6:30 - 7:15pm on the Middleton High School Varsity Dance Team with Sydney. Now Maia currently choreographs for a dance company on the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus. Her favorite style to perform is lyrical.

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 13 Enrichment YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Tae Kwon Do • Babysitter’s Training Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5 - 17) Crafty Kids (Ages 5 - 12) This is an introductory class to the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do. Students Do you have a creative young artist in your home? Sign your child up for Crafty will learn basic kicking and punching combinations, as well as increase Kids to let their creativity flourish in a fun and friendly space. In this weekly strength and flexibility. Tae Kwon Do promotes self-esteem and confidence, group for kids will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of arts and along with improvement of focus and concentration. All classes are taught by crafts, try them out, and explore them with creative freedom. Our multimedia Master Miles Varichak, 4th Dan Master Instructor with the World Tae Kwon Do projects will include paper crafts, felt, guided painting, and collaborative Federation. Belt testing will be held 3 times per year for an additional fee. mural creation. Supplies will be provided but your children are welcome to bring additional supplies to add to their art experience. Join CI Pediatric Location: Hubbard Activity Center Therapy Centers, led by a Recreational Therapist, this summer to make friends Cost: $65/Participant Min: 6/Max: 10 and get crafty in a safe, socially distanced outdoor space! This program is CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: designed to accommodate children with varying abilities; please note if 5553.201 Tue 6/1 - 6/22 5 - 6pm any accommodations are needed when registering. Different activities each 5554.201 Tue 6/1 - 6/22 6 - 7pm session. 5562.201 Sat 6/5 - 6/26 9 - 10am Location: Orchid Heights Park 5555.301 Tue 7/6 - 7/27 5 - 6pm Cost: $85/Participant (per session) Min: 2/Max: 6 5556.301 Tue 7/6 - 7/27 6 - 7pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5563.301 Sat 7/10 - 7/31 9 - 10am 3021.301 Fri 6/11 - 7/16 9 - 10am 5557.301 Tue 8/3 - 8/24 5 - 6pm 3022.301 Fri 7/23 - 8/27 9 - 10am 5558.301 Tue 8/3 - 8/24 6 - 7pm 5564.301 Sat 8/7 - 8/28 9 - 10am Game Makers Club (Ages 5 - 10) American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Is your child interested in learning how to make games, build creatively, (Ages 11 - 15) and using their imagination in a new way? The Game Makers Club is a great opportunity for your child to gain skills in team work, communication, This training provides kids with the information and skills necessary to provide perspective taking, and making friends. Led by a Recreational Therapist, this safe and responsible care in the absence of parents/guardians. This training fun and developmentally beneficial club will help participants learn about will help participants develop skills in leadership, professionalism, basic care, games from around the world, collaborate to create board games, and use safety, safe play, and first aid. Bring a sack lunch as there will be a ½ hour break storyline dice to guide imaginary play on the playground. Join CI Pediatric for lunch. Therapy Centers at every week this summer to get your game on and let your Location: City Hall Council Chambers imagination run wild in a safe, socially distanced outdoor space! This program Instructor: Susan Dankert, Certified Red Cross Instructor is designed to accommodate children with varying abilities; please note if Cost: $95/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 any accommodations are needed when registering. Different activities each session. CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 5601.300 Tue 6/8 9am - 3pm Location: Orchid Heights Park Cost: $85/Participant (per session) Min: 2/Max: 6 5601.301 Fri 6/18 9am - 3pm 5601.302 Mon 7/19 9am - 3pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5601.303 Tue 8/10 9am - 3pm 3025.301 Fri 6/11 - 7/16 10 - 11am 3026.301 Fri 7/23 - 8/27 10 - 11am

14 Middleton Recreation Division Enrichment YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Preschool in the Park • C.O.B.R.A. Plus

Rainbow Color Palette (Ages 2 - 4 with caregiver) C.O.B.R.A Plus (Ages 6 - 10) Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet – the colors of the rainbow! Explore Children Outside Being Really Active and Arts & Crafts in the Park have joined two colors per night through songs, crafts and activities. Finish the session with to make C.O.B.R.A Plus, a program for kids that want to try it all. This program a rainbow of fun! will blend Arts and Crafts and a variety of sports games in 75 minutes of creative, active fun. . Location: Hubbard Activity Center No Class on July 5 Cost: $28/Participant Min: 4/Max: 8 Location: Lakeview Park Min: 10/Max: 12 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5251.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 5 - 5:45pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: COST: 5251.302 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 6 - 6:45pm 3008.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/7 10:30 - 11:45am $48 3009.302 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 8/4 10:30 - 11:45am $55 Preschool in the Park (Ages 3 - 5) This program is designed to encourage socialization and creativity among Dinosaurs in the Park (Ages 4 - 6) preschoolers while they participate in crafts, organized games, and various outdoor activities. Participants must be potty-trained and able to comprehend We are going to have so much fun learning about different types of dinosaurs & follow directions. No class on July 5. and how they lived millions of years ago! Students will do art projects, go Location: Lakeview Park on dinosaur hunts, read books, and do many more fun, interactive activities focused on dinosaurs. Classes are the same for all sessions. Min: 8/Max: 12 Location: Lakeview Park CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: COST: Cost: $30R/$45NR Min: 8/Max: 12 3004.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/7 8:45 - 10am $48 3005.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/8 8:45 - 10am $55 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: 3006.302 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 8/4 8:45 - 10am $55 3012.303 Mon - Thur 8/9 - 8/12 8:45 - 10am 3007.302 Tue/Thur 7/13 - 8/5 8:45 - 10am $55 3013.303 Mon - Thur 8/9 - 8/12 10:30 - 11:45am Arts & Crafts in the Park (Ages 6 - 10) Spy Camp with Middleton Police Department This program consists of drawing, painting, coloring, and construction of (Ages 6 - 9) numerous fun & creative projects. Different projects are completed each session. Middleton Police Department has been tasked with a Top Secret Mission Location: Lakeview Park and they are in need of a few new Agents to join the force. Join Middleton’s Cost: $50R/$87NR Min: 8/Max: 12 Finest along with the Recreation Staff as we are trained to break codes, stop explosions, and master the art of disguises in this spy training camp! CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: 3010.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/8 10:30 - 11:45am Location: Lakeview Park Cost: $15/Participant Min: 5/Max: 15 3011.302 Tue/Thur 7/13 - 8/5 10:30 - 11:45am CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 3211.303 Wed 8/11 1 - 2:30pm

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 15 S.T.E.M. YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Engineering for Kids • STEAM Challenge

The following programs are brought to you by Engineering for Kids of Dane Minecraft: Gridlock Blocks with Minecraft County. For more information please see their website: (Grades 3 - 5) www.engineeringforkids.com/dane-county Design, create, and make your very own city come alive using Minecraft! This week kids will explore the theme of sustainable, innovative, and futuristic STEAM Full Speed Ahead! transportation systems that include public transportation, such as rails, busses, (Grades K - 2) and taxis, as well as pedestrian and bicycle systems. Kids apply their new, Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising scientific understanding to design and create their very own city in Minecraft safety? Students in this camp will work with their Pit Crew to design and build using the Engineering for Kids design process. On the last day, students will things that go fast such as cars, roller coasters, zip lines and rockets. On your learn how to pitch their ideas and launch their designs to a larger audience to mark, get set, Go! We also enjoy games, activities, and outdoor recess. participate in an EFK Global Design Competition. Location: Hubbard Activity Center Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $190/Participant Min: 6/Max: 12 Cost: $190/Participant Min: 9/Max: 12 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: 5102.301 Mon - Fri 6/14 - 6/18 9am - 12pm 5107.301 Mon - Fri 8/16 - 8/20 1 - 4pm LEGO Robotics Engineering: Animal Kingdom STEAM Challenge: Candy Edition (Ages 7-10) (Grades 3 - 5) (Ages 7 - 10) This exciting program is the perfect mixture of fun and learning using LEGO’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities centered around programmable WeDo robots. Campers will construct a hungry alligator, a flying CANDY!!! Participants will conduct hands on Science/STEAM Lessons & bird, a roaring lion, and many more creatures before learning how to motorize Activities like Candy Cars, ALL the Bubbles, Yummy Gummy, the Great Candy and program them for movement! All the while, we’ll be learning about each Drop, and much more! It is going to be SWEET! Each week session will offer animal’s attributes and habitats for a well-rounded blend of disciplines all in a different lessons & activities. single camp experience. Location: Hubbard Activity Center Location: Hubbard Activity Center Instructor: Jack Ohly Cost: $190/Participant Min: 6/Max: 12 Cost: $17/Participant Min: 5/Max: 10 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 5103.301 Mon - Fri 6/14 - 6/18 1 - 4pm 5141.301 Thurs 6/24 2:00 - 3:30pm 5142.301 Thurs 7/8 2:00 - 3:30pm Virtual Electronic Game Design: Platform Games 5143.302 Thurs 7/22 2:00 - 3:30pm (Grades 3 - 5) 5144.303 Thurs 8/12 2:00 - 3:30pm Video games are everywhere and in almost every form you can imagine! In GameDEV Academy: Platform Games, we will create our own version of a Platform game set in a pizzeria! We will use the Engineering Design Process to create a storyboard to outline the rules of play and characters for our game. Then, we will use Clickteam Fusion 2.5® to bring our storyboard to life with programming. At the end of the class, everyone takes home their very own game. Location: Hubbard Activity Center Cost: $185/Participant Min: 9/Max: 12 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: 5106.301 Mon - Fri 8/16 - 8/20 9am - 12pm

16 Middleton Recreation Division Friday Fun Days YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Candy Bar Bingo • Royal Gathering

Camp Middleton (Ages 5 - 10) Royal Gathering (Ages 4 - 8) Start summer vacation with a morning jammed pack with camp style games & Hear Ye, Hear Ye, calling all royal children to the castle for a gathering of epic activities. Campers will have the opportunity to tie dye shirts, sing camp songs, proportions! Come dressed in your favorite princess, knight or medieval attire play camp games and of course, make s’mores! and be prepared to make your shield, fight dragons, and find treasure. Finish the gathering off with a royal feast! Location: Taylor Park Cost: $15/Participant Min: 5/Max: 15 Location: Taylor Park Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGES: 3201.301 Fri 6/18 10 - 11:30am 5-7 CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 3202.301 Fri 6/18 12:30 - 2pm 8-10 3206.302 Fri 7/23 10 – 11:30am 3207.302 Fri 7/23 12:30 - 2pm Red, White & Blue Crew (Ages 4 - 8) (Ages 3 - 6) Prepare for the 4th of July with this collection of great games, crafts, and snacks Candyland -- all perfect for an Independence Day party! Join us for a colorful candy themed day of fun! We will play bubble gum balloon games, lollipop limbo, and explore a kid-sized candy land game. Participants Location: Taylor Park will also enjoy making candy-themed crafts and end the day with a sweet treat. Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 Location: Taylor Park CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 3203.301 Fri 6/25 10 - 11:30am 3204.301 Fri 6/25 12:30 - 2pm CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 3208.303 Fri 8/6 10- 11:30am DIY Fruity Spa Day (Ages 6 - 10) (Ages 5 - 10) Make your own fruit-themed bath bombs, sugar scrub, soap & lip balm. After SPLASH! with Middleton Fire Department preparing your spa items, finish the morning off with a foot soak, chocolate Who’s ready to get WET?!! Join us for an afternoon of water themed games dipped fruit, and relaxing music! Please bring one bath towel to the event. ranging from water balloon toss and water relay race, to drip,drip drop. This program will end with a special appearance by the Middleton Fire Department, Location: Hubbard Activity Center where participants will have the opportunity to run under the flowing water of Cost: $22/Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 the Fire Flooder! CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Location: Orchid Heights 5212.302 Fri 7/9 9 - 10:30am Cost: $10/Participant Min: 5/Max: 15 5213.302 Fri 7/9 11am - 12:30pm CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGES: Candy Bar Bingo (All Ages) 3209.303 Fri 8/13 1 - 2pm 5-7 3210.303 Fri 8/13 2:15 -3:15 pm 8-10 An old-fashioned game that never goes out of style! Enjoy lemonade and popcorn while playing a series of BINGO games; winners take home candy (Ages 4 - 8) bars. Please register anyone who will be playing a card. Pre-registration Be a Superhero required due to limited seating. Calling all superheroes – we need you! Join us for a SUPER fun morning of crafts, games and activities. Since being a superhero requires SUPER energy, Location: Taylor Park Min: 10/Max: 50 we’ll finish the morning off with a SUPER snack! Superhero attire encouraged! Cost: $2/Participant + a full sized candy bar to be brought the day of the event Location: Taylor Park CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 3205.302 Fri 7/16 1 - 2pm CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 3211.303 Fri 8/20 10 - 11:30am 3212.303 Fri 8/20 12:30 - 2pm

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 17 Sports SPORTS — Small Fry Soccer • Instructional Soccer

Small Fry Soccer Instructional 3 on 3 Youth Soccer (Age 4) (Ages 5 - 8) Small Fry Soccer is an instructional program specifically designed for young This instructional program will offer kids first-hand exposure to the game children to develop fundamental skills and techniques. This instructional of soccer. Your child will practice fundamental skills like passing, defense, program places an emphasis on learning the basics of soccer while playing fun dribbling, and basic gameplay strategy. Those skills will then be put into action skill-based games. during live 3 on 3 gameplay. Location: Orchid Heights Location: Orchid Heights Cost: $28R/$42NR Min: 8/Max: 15 Cost: $25R/$38NR Min: 8/Max: 18 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: AGE: 2301.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 10:10 - 10:40am 2313.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 9 - 9:55am 5 - 6 2302.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 5 - 5:30pm 2315.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 10 - 10:55am 7 - 8 2303.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 10:10 - 10:40am 2314.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 5:30 - 6:25pm 5 - 6 2304.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 5 - 5:30pm 2316.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 6:30 - 7:25pm 7 - 8 Instructional Soccer (Ages 5 - 8) GOAL! This instructional program places an emphasis on learning basic soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship all while playing fun skill-based games. Location: Orchid Heights Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 8/Max: 20 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: AGE: 2309.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 9:15 - 10:05am 7 - 8 2305.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 10:45 - 11:35am 5 - 6 2306.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 5:35 - 6:25pm 5 - 6 2310.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 6:30 - 7:20pm 7 - 8 2311.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 9:15 - 10:05am 7 - 8 2307.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 10:45 - 11:35am 5 - 6 2308.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 5:35 - 6:25pm 5 - 6 2312.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 6:30 - 7:20pm 7 - 8

18 Middleton Recreation Division SPORTS — Tee Ball • Baseball

MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition Instructional Baseball (Ages 7 - 14) (Ages 6 - 7) Save the Date! On May 2nd, the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run is coming to Batter Up! This instructional program will offer kids first-hand exposure to Middleton! Pitch, Hit and Run is a free one-day skills competition for boys the game of baseball. The program emphasizes skills, sportsmanship, and and girls, ages 7-14 that emphasize the fun elements of baseball and social development through drills and scrimmages. Your child will practice softball, which allows children to showcase their pitching, hitting and fundamentals skills like hitting, throwing, fielding, running the bases, and running abilities. The top participants in both the boys and girls divisions can other basic gameplay strategy. Those skills will then be put into action during advance through four levels of competition, including team championships live gameplay. Volunteers are needed to help run drills and coach teams at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2020 Major League during games/scrimmages. Baseball All Star Game. Location: Parisi Park Participants can register onsite the day of the competition or online at: Cost: $48R/$72NR Min: 10/Max: 20 https://pitchhitrun2021.leagueapps.com/events/2083501-city-of-middleton CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 2704.301 Wed 6/16 – 8/4 6:30 - 7:20pm Participants must present birth certificate on the day of competition. Location: Firefighters Memorial Park Cost: FREE DAY: DATE: TIME: Sat 5/8 1pm Instructional Tee Ball (Ages 4 - 5) Batter Up! This instructional program will offer boys and girls their first exposure to the game of baseball. The program emphasizes skills, sportsmanship, and social development through drills and scrimmages. Your child will learn how to hit, throw, field, run the bases, and other basic gameplay strategy during the first two weeks of practices. They will put those new skills into action the final 6 weeks in live gameplay. Volunteers are needed to help run drills and coach teams during games/scrimmages. No program on July 5. Location: Parisi Park Cost: $48R/$72NR Min: 10/Max: 20 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 2701.301 Mon 6/14 - 8/9 5:30 - 6:20pm 2702.301 Mon 6/14 - 8/9 6:30 - 7:20pm 2703.301 Wed 6/16 - 8/4 5:30 - 6:20pm

Instructional Tennis Lessons Monday/Wednesday AM Tennis Lessons Session 1 (Ages 7 - 17) CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: 2501.301 6/14 - 6/30 8:15 - 9:05am Beg. 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR Small Fry: Instructional program of fundamental skills and techniques that are specifically designed for young children. It introduces participants to the game 2502.301 6/14 - 6/30 9:10 - 10am Beg. 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR of tennis. Tennis racquets and balls are provided. 2503.301 6/14 - 6/30 10:05 - 10:35am Small Fry 4 - 5 $28R/$42NR 2504.301 6/14 - 6/30 10:40 - 11:10am Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR Beginners: For those new to the sport, instruction through games and Monday PM Tennis Lessons (No lessons July 5) competition in the basic strokes of tennis: forehand, backhands, and volleys. CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: Intermediate: For those who have had beginner lessons, and have begun 2551.301 6/14 - 7/26 4:00 - 4:30pm Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR to hit serves, volleys, and groundstrokes with some success. Lobs, overheads, 2552.301 6/14 - 7/26 4:35 - 5:20pm Beg 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR approach, and drop shots will be introduced. Basic strategies and match play 2553.301 6/14 - 7/26 5:25 - 6:10pm Beg 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR will be introduced, along with serving. Tuesday/Thursday AM Tennis Lessons Session 1 Advanced: For those with dependable strokes but want to develop spin and CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: pace on their shots. Action drills and match play each session. Advanced shot 2505.301 6/15 - 7/1 8:15 - 8:45am Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR selection and strategies stressed. 2506.301 6/15 - 7/1 8:50 - 9:40am Beg/Int 13 - 17 $36R/$54NR Location: Orchid Heights Tennis Courts 2507.301 6/15 - 7/1 9:45 - 10:35am Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR Min: 5/Max: 10 2508.301 6/15 - 7/1 10:40 - 11:30am Int 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR Thursday PM Tennis Lessons CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: 2554.301 6/24 - 7/29 4:00 - 4:30pm Small Fry 4 - 5 $28R/$42NR 2555.301 6/24 - 7/29 4:35 - 5:05pm Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR 2556.301 6/24 - 7/29 5:10 - 5:55pm Int 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR 2557.301 6/24 - 7/29 6:00 - 6:45pm Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR Monday/Wednesday AM Tennis Lessons Session 2 CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: 2510.302 7/7 - 7/26 8:15 - 9:05am Beg. 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR 2511.302 7/7 - 7/26 9:10 - 10:00am Beg. 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR 2512.302 7/7 - 7/26 10:05 - 10:35am Small Fry 4 - 5 $28R/$42NR 2513.302 7/7 - 7/26 10:40 - 11:10am Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR Tuesday/Thursday AM Tennis Lessons Session 2 CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: 2514.302 7/6 - 7/22 8:15 - 8:45am Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR 2515.302 7/6 - 7/22 8:50 - 9:40am Int/Adv 13 - 17 $36R/$54NR 2516.302 7/6 - 7/22 9:45 - 10:35am Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR 2517.302 7/6 - 7/22 10:40 - 11:30am Int 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday AM Tennis Lessons Session 3 CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST: 2520.303 7/27 - 8/5 8:30 - 9:20am Beg/Int 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR 2521.303 7/27 - 8/5 9:25 - 10:15am Beg/Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR 2522.303 7/27 - 8/5 10:20 - 10:50am Small Fry 4 - 5 $28R/$42NR 2523.303 7/27 - 8/5 10:55 - 11:25am Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR

20 Middleton Recreation Division SPORTS — Dodgeball • Track • Lacrosse

Junior Track Dodgeball (Ages 5 - 6) (Ages 8-14) For future Olympians! This program is designed to provide participants the Duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to a great time! This is a supervised opportunity to learn a variety of track and field events in a fun, non-competitive program which teaches the correct way to play the game of dodgeball. environment. A fun class track meet will be held the last day of the session. Participants will be divided up into different teams at each meeting time and will play a number of different variations of dodgeball and get a great workout Location: Middleton High School Track/Taylor Park too! Two different age divisions are offered and safe Gator Skin® balls will be Cost: $35R/$53NR Min: 8/Max: 20 used for this program. No Lessons July 5th. CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: Location: Orchid Heights 2906.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 6/30 11:15am - 12pm Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 10/Max: 24 2907.301 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 7/28 11:15am - 12pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: Track & Field I 2401.301 Mon 6/21 - 8/2 10 - 10:55am 8 - 10 (Ages 7 - 14) 2402.301 Mon 6/21 - 8/2 11 - 11:55am 11 - 14 On your mark, get set, GO! This is a supervised training program for various track & field events. Participants will be taught methods and techniques Lacrosse (Ages 7 - 14) to prepare for events. Running events will be encouraged. Track meets for participants will be held on July 7th. No track on July 5th This is your chance to learn the “Fastest Game on Two Feet”! This recreational program is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to learn the Location: Middleton High School Track/Taylor Park game of lacrosse. The program provides basic skills of movement, catching, Cost: $40R/$60NR Min: 8/Max: 32 and throwing. CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: AGE: Location: Orchid Heights 2901.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/7 12:05 - 1pm 7 - 10 Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 6/Max: 24 2903.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/7 1:05 - 2pm 11 - 14 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: Track & Field II 2403.301 Tue 6/22 - 7/27 9 - 9:55am 7 - 8 (Ages 7 - 14) 2404.301 Tue 6/22 - 7/27 10 - 10:55am 9 - 11 For young athletes who are familiar with track and field, this program dives 2405.301 Tue 6/22 - 7/27 11 - 11:55am 12 - 14 more deeply into the track experience. Half of each class will be used to learn about race strategy and to perfect running, jumping, and throwing forms. In Flag Football the second half of class, athletes will work to build up their endurance and (Ages 7-14) strength with different kinds of track workouts. An end of the season track meet Down, Set, Hike! This recreational program provides participants the against Verona & Waunakee Recreation Departments will take place on the opportunity to learn the game of football. Participants will be divided into last day of program. 7 to 10 year olds will have their meet at Verona Middle different teams each week to take part in instructional drills, learn strategies, School on August 2nd. 11 to 14 year olds will have their meet at Middleton and play 4 on 4 games. High School on August 4th. Participants will receive a Middleton Track Jersey Location: Orchid Heights with registration. Register by July 5. A late fee of $10 will be assessed for any Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 8/Max: 24 registrations after July 5. Location: Middleton High School/ Taylor Park CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: Cost: $55R/$80NR Min: 8/Max: 32 2103.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 9 - 9:55am 7 – 8 2101.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 10 - 10:55am 9 – 11 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: AGE: 2102.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 11 - 11:55am 12 – 14 2902.301 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 8/2 12:05 - 1:20pm 7 - 10 2904.301 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 8/4 1:30 - 2:45pm 11 - 14

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 21 Sports SPORTS — COBRA • Ultimate Frisbee • Girls Play

Sand Volleyball COBRA: Children Outside Being Really Active (Ages 10 -14) (Ages 4 - 11) Fun in the sun and sand! This recreational program is designed to provide What is your child going to do this summer? Would you like your child participants with the opportunity to learn the game of volleyball. Participants doing more than being on the computer, playing video games, or watching will learn basic team strategy, positioning, serving, hitting, and setting in a fun, television? If so, COBRA is a program with you in mind. Participants will play a social youth sport environment. variety of sports and games such as soccer, capture the flag, Wacky Olympics, gaga ball, and so much more. COBRA will not only be great FUN and provide Location: Orchid Heights EXERCISE but will also introduce new games, teach sportsmanship/ teamwork, Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 6/Max: 18 and allow participants to make new friends. Don’t let summer be a time to sit CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: around; come out and be a COBRA kid! 2604.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 4:30 - 5:25pm 10 - 11 Location: Orchid Heights Min: 10/Max: 16 2605.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 5:30 - 6:30pm 12 - 14 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: COST: Ultimate Frisbee 2409.301 Tue 6/15 - 7/6 1:30 - 2pm 4 - 5 $20R/$30NR (Ages 8 - 13) 2410.301 Tue 6/15 - 7/6 2:10 - 3pm 6 - 8 $28R/$42NR Active People + Frisbee= Ultimate! This program is for players of all skill levels 2411.301 Tue 6/15 - 7/6 3:20 - 4:10pm 8 - 11 $28R/$42NR from beginners to advanced. Enhance your skills and enjoyment for the game 2412.301 Tue 7/13 - 8/3 1:30 - 2pm 4 - 5 $20R/$30NR in an energetic and fun environment. 2413.301 Tue 7/13 - 8/3 2:10 - 3pm 6 - 8 $28R/$42NR 2414.301 Tue 7/13 - 8/3 3:20 - 4:10pm 8 - 11 $28R/$42NR Location: Orchid Heights Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 8/Max: 20 Girls Play Middleton CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: (Ages 7 - 12) 2406.301 Thur 6/24 - 7/29 9 - 9:55am 8 - 10 The Girls Play Middleton program is focused on girls’ sports. Each week will 2407.301 Thur 6/24 - 7/29 10 - 10:55am 11 - 13 have a different focus and allow girls an opportunity to try and experience new sports. The program strives to get and keep girls involved in sports and living Madison Radicals Ultimate Camps a healthy lifestyle while making friends, building self-esteem and having fun. (Ages 8 - 13) Our all-female staff will encourage and motivate the girls to stay active and try Ultimate is a non-contact fast-paced sport played new activities in a fun and positive environment. with a flying disc. The Madison Radicals are Location: Orchid Heights offering safe, instructional Ultimate Frisbee Cost: $32R/$48NR Min: 10/Max: 20 camps. These week-long camps are run in half-day sessions and are tailored for ages 8-13. CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: All registrants will receive a Madison Radicals 2415.301 Thur 6/17-7/8 12:30 - 2pm 7 - 9 frisbee. 2416.301 Thur 6/17-7/8 2:15 - 3:45pm 10 - 12 Location: Taylor Park 2417.302 Thur 7/15-8/5 12:30 - 2pm 7 - 9 Cost: $125/Participant Min: 10/Max: 50 2418.302 Thur 7/15-8/5 2:15 - 3:45pm 10 - 12 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: 2456.303 Mon - Fri 8/2 - 8/6 9am - 12pm 8 - 13

22 Middleton Recreation Division SPORTS — Sports Sampler • Basketball • Flag Football

Smart Start Sports Sampler Introduction to Pickle Ball (Ages 3-4 with Caregiver) (Ages 7-10) The Start Smart Sports Development Program, a program of the National Learn the basics of this fast-growing activity that combines the features of Alliance for Youth Sports, teaches children the basic motor skills necessary to badminton, ping pong, and tennis into the unique sport of pickle ball. This play organized sports while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with 2-class session offers an introduction to the game, skills, game strategies and their parent/caregiver. The program focuses on teaching children and their the opportunity to play matches. Equipment is provided; however, feel free to parent’s basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of bring your own paddle. getting hurt. The Start Smart Sports Development Program sessions are held Location: Taylor Park Instructor: Mark Blitz once a week for six weeks, and each week the exercises become increasingly Cost: $12R/18NR Min: 4/Max 12 more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement. CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: Location: Lakeview Park 2550.301 Wed 5/12 - 5/19 5:30 - 6:25pm Cost: $30R/$45NR Min: 5/Max: 10 2551.302 Wed 7/14 - 7/21 5:30 - 6:25pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 2420.301 Wed 7/7 - 8/11 5 - 5:45pm NFL Flag Football 2421.301 Wed 7/7 - 8/11 6 - 6:45pm (Grades 2 - 8) The Middleton Recreation Department will run the NFL Flag Football program Outdoor Instructional Basketball this fall. NFL Flag Football is a nationally recognized program that teaches (Ages 4 - 11) young players the fundamentals of football and how to have fun! Participants Nothing but Net! During this 4-week instructional basketball program, who sign up will receive a reversible replica NFL football jersey. League games participants will learn fundamental skills including shooting, dribbling, will be played on Saturdays beginning September 11th against teams from the passing and defense through drills and playing fun skill-based games. Madison Area. In addition, teams will have 1 practice per week beginning the week of August 9th. Location: Taylor Park Cost: $25R/$38NR Two volunteer coaches are needed per team, so please consider volunteering. Min: 5/Max: 16 Register by 8/1; players must be registered by this date to be guaranteed CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: a spot on a team. There is a $15 late fee for anyone not registered by the 2201.301 Mon 6/7- 6/28 6 - 6:50pm 4 - 5 deadline and will be accepted based on availability. 2202.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 6:55 - 7:45pm 8 - 9 2203.301 Tues 6/15 - 7/6 6 - 6:50pm 6 - 7 Locations: Practice: Lakeview Park / Games: TBD 2204.301 Tues 6/15 - 7/6 6:55 - 7:45pm 10 - 11 Cost: $65/Participant 2205.301 Mon 7/19 - 8/9 6 - 6:50pm 6 - 7 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: GRADE: 2206.301 Mon 7/19 - 8/9 6:55 - 7:45pm 10 - 11 2117.401 Tue/Sat 8/10 - 10/16 TBD 2 - 3 2207.301 Tue 7/20 - 8/10 6 - 6:50pm 4 - 5 2113.401 Thur/Sat 8/12 - 10/23 TBD 4 2208.301 Tue 7/20 - 8/10 6:55 - 7:45pm 8 - 9 2114.401 Mon/Sat 8/9 - 10/23 TBD 5 2115.401 Wed/Sat 8/11 - 10/23 TBD 6 2116.401 Mon/Sat 8/9 - 10/23 TBD 7 - 8

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 23 Middleton Youth Center YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Activities & Special Events

8-Week Summer Program June 14th - August 5th Summer Special Events Monday - Thursday 12:30 - 5:30pm

• Participation in the Youth Center summer program is FREE. Donations Middle School Night at the Pool are welcomed. Middle School students will have full use of the pool just for themselves! Join us for an evening of • Location: Kromrey Middle School (enter through door #3) swimming, activities, and music. Proceeds will benefit • The Youth Center’s Summer Program Includes: the Middleton Youth Center. Open to those in grades Weekly mini-courses, drop-in sports, field trips, and weekly pool days. 5-8 from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 19. Please note We also provide lunch and an afternoon snack. this event is ONLY for Middle Schoolers, and the pool will be closed to all others. Admission is $4/person. • Optional Bus Route: A free, optional bus route will be available to bring students to the Youth Center at around 12:30pm and pick them up at CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: 5:30pm. The bus route will be determined by the addresses of students 4952.200 Thu 8/19 6 - 8pm who enroll in the summer program.

• Enrollment: Open to students entering 5th-8th grade. Enrollment materials will be available at the Youth Center and on the Youth Center website by mid-April. All summer participants must complete a 2021 Enrollment Packet (even if they currently attend the Youth Center). Si está disponible en Español. • Continuing Students and Siblings: The Youth Center will accept enrollment for continuing students (who have attended within the last year) and siblings during our priority enrollment period from April 15th- 30th. Enrollments received during that time will have a guaranteed spot in the summer program. • New Students: The Youth Center will accept enrollment for new students from May 1st-15th. All enrollments received during that time will be entered into a lottery for a spot in the summer program. • Waitlist: After all summer enrollment openings are filled, additional students will be placed on a waitlist (still in the order from the lottery) and will be contacted if spaces become available. All enrollments received after May 15th will be placed on the waitlist in the order received. Location: Kromrey Middle School • All families will be contacted by May 15th to confirm whether their 7009 Donna Drive, Middleton student was accepted or placed on the waitlist for the summer program. Hours: Every School Day 3:30-6pm • Please visit the Youth Center website for more information: cityofmiddleton.us/youthcenter Summer: Mon-Thu 1:30-5:30pm - Schedule of Youth Center activities Contact: Gabrielle Hinahara, Youth Center Director - Bus route pick-up and drop-off times (608) 225-2451 (Youth Center) - Downloadable enrollment information (608) 831-8363 (Office) [email protected] cityofmiddleton.us/youthcenter @MiddletonYC on Facebook

24 Middleton Recreation Division Summer Lunch & Bus BUILD A SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR YOUR 5TH - 8TH GRADER!

DAY OF WEEK TIME PROGRAM DESCRIPTION LOCATION AGE GROUP

6 WEEKS SUMMER ACADEMY

Monday-Thursday 1st - 8th graders enrolled 8 - 8:30am Arrival and BREAKFAST Kromrey 6/21 - 7/29 in Summer Academy

Monday-Thursday 1st - 8th graders enrolled 8:30am - 12pm Summer Academy Kromrey 6/21 - 7/29 in Summer Academy

8 WEEKS YOUTH CENTER 12:30pm drop-off 5th - 8th graders Pick-up locations will be Monday-Thursday at Kromrey for enrolled in Youth Center Bus transportation to Youth Center determined by 6/14 - 8/5 non-Summer who don’t attend students enrolled Acadamy students Summer Acadamy LUNCH Monday-Thursday FREE to anyone 12:30-1:30pm Youth Center staff provide Kromrey 6/14 - 8/5 under 18 years old supervision and activities

Monday-Thursday Kromrey 5th - 8th graders 1:30-5:30pm Youth Center Summer Program 6/14 - 8/5 (enter through door #3) enrolled in Youth Center

Drop-off locations Monday-Thursday 5:30pm pick-up 5th - 8th graders Bus transportation home will be determined by 6/14 - 8/5 at Kromrey enrolled in Youth Center students enrolled

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 25 Adult Recreation ADULT RECREATION — Yoga • Pickleball

Lunchtime Yoga Introduction to Pickleball (16+) Take a break from your workday with lunchtime yoga class! In a safe and relaxing Learn the basics of this fast growing activity that combines the features of environment, students will learn the benefits of yoga, incorporating basic yoga badminton, ping pong, and tennis into the unique sport of Pickleball. This asana (postures), proper breathing, and relaxation techniques. This is an excellent three-class session offers an introduction to the game, skills, game strategies introduction for new students and also great for the experienced student looking and the opportunity to play matches. Equipment is provided; however, feel free to fine tune his or her practice. Students must bring their own mat. to bring your own paddle. Location: Hubbard Activity Center Location: Taylor Park Instructor: Joanne Crapisi Instructor: Valerie Hesslink Cost: $30R/$45NR Min: 4/Max: 16 Cost: $48/Participant Min: 4/Max: 8 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: *ONLINE OPTION 1402.301 Tue 5/4 - 5/18 5:30 - 7pm 5500.301 Tue 6/1 - 7/6 12 - 1pm 5500.351 1403.302 Thur 7/15 - 7/29 5:30 - 7pm 5502.301 Thur 6/3 - 7/8 12 - 1pm 5502.351 5504.302 Tue 7/20 - 8/24 12 - 1pm 5504.352 Evening Adult Tennis (Ages 16+) 5506.302 Thur 7/22 - 8/26 12 - 1pm 5506.352 Beginner: For those new to the sport, this class will teach the basic strokes of tennis: serves, forehand, backhand, and volleys through drills and games. Evening Yoga Intermediate: For those who have had beginner tennis lessons and have If you want a gentle way to learn more about yoga, this class is for you! In a safe begun to hit serves, volleys and ground strokes with some success. Lobs, and relaxing atmosphere, students will learn the benefits of yoga, incorporating overheads, approach, and drop shots will be introduced. Learn basic game basic yoga asana (postures), proper breathing, and relaxation techniques. This strategies through match play. is an excellent introduction for new students and also great for the experienced student looking to fine tune his or her practice. Location: Orchid Heights Tennis Court Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 5/Max: 12 Location: Hubbard Activity Center Instructor: Whitney Helwig CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: Cost: $48/Participant Min: 4/Max: 8 1501.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 5:30 - 6:25pm Beginner CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: *ONLINE OPTION 1502.301 Wed 6/23 - 7/28 6:30 - 7:25pm Intermediate 5501.301 Tue 6/1 - 7/6 7:30 - 8:30pm 5501.351 5503.301 Thur 6/3 - 7/8 7:30 - 8:30pm 5503.351 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning Option 5505.302 Tue 7/20 - 8/24 7:30 - 8:30pm 5505.352 5507.302 Thur 7/22 - 8/26 7:30 - 8:30pm 5507.352 This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants *All of our Yoga classes have an online option should you prefer not to and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course meet in person. Those are the live broadcasts of our in-person offerings including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. via Zoom. Registration is required for online classes. Fees are the same. The online portion must be completed using a PC or tablet with a high speed internet connection prior to attending the in-class session. Allow Couch to 5K (Ages 14+) approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the online portion, which must be completed prior to attending class. Upon successful completion of Couch to 5K is a gentle introduction to running. We start by alternating between this course, you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ walking and running to slowly build strength and endurance. At the last week CPR/AED valid for two years. Students must bring proof of completion of the group will run a 5k and have an end of session celebration. The group trains online program in order to attend the hands-on session. together once per week and asks you to complete two weekly trainings on your own. No previous running experience necessary. Location: City Hall Council Chambers Instructor: Susan Dankert Cost: $95/Participant Min: 6/Max: 12 Location: Firemen’s Park (7400 Lee Street) Instructor: Emma Larson CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Cost: $50/Participant Min: 6/Max: 12 5655.201 Wed 5/19 6 - 8pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: 5600.300 Tue 6/8 4 - 6pm 1201.301 Thur 7/1 - 8/26 5:30 - 6:30pm 5600.301 Fri 6/18 4 - 6pm 5600.302 Mon 7/19 4 - 6pm

26 Middleton Recreation Division Parks, Conservancy Lands & Forestry PARKS • CONSERVANCY LANDS • FORESTRY

PARKS FORESTRY Lakeview Shelter Daily field forestry operations are staffed by Tony Krohm, an ISA Certified The shelter renovation was completed in the fall of 2020. The main restroom Arborist and also lead Conservancy Lands Crewmember. Tony’s office hours access is from the exterior of the building facing the parking lot. We ask that and availability for Forestry related inquiries are Tuesdays 12:30-4:00pm and the public not interfere with programs, events, and rentals occurring at the Thursdays 8:00 – 11:00am. Requests can also be directed to Tony via email at facility. The family restrooms facing the playground will be open from May 15 [email protected] - October 15. There will be approximately 96 replacement trees planted throughout Bike park improvements Middleton this May and June along with 32 new trees in Bishops Bay. Construction is planned to begin this summer on the access drive and The planting process is as follows: parking lot from Schwartz Road that will serve the Central Cross Country Ski development. The City continues the planning process for the planned asphalt 1) A wooden stake will be placed in the location of the new tree. pump track, trailhead and bike skills course with these improvements being 2) There will be a species and variety of tree written on that stake in funded in a partnership between the Capital Off Road Pathfinders and City. black marker. Meadows Park 3) Diggers Hotline will be called and then either spray paint lines or small A new playground will be installed at Meadows Park in 2021 as part of the flags will be placed to denote underground utility locations. City’s playground replacement program. 4) Modification to the planting location may occur after the utilities Parisi Park Shelter are marked. A new playground will be installed at Parisi Park during the summer of 2020 5) Tree will be planted shortly thereafter. as part of the City’s playground replacement program.

CONSERVANCY LANDS Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Update This past winter has been spent in the design and engineering process for reconstruction and restoration of the trail, bridges, stream alignment, and bank stabilization throughout the corridor. This will be finalized in May of this year with the intent to have reconstruction start and finish still in 2021. This is dependent upon federal FEMA approvals however, and this has proven to take time. We are all hopeful to have this done this year! Access Ability Outdoor Wheelchair Rentals An outdoor wheelchair is available for reservation by the public at no cost. The wheelchair is stored at Orchid Heights Park and can be reserved online similar to our park shelters. All reservations require a $50 refundable, security deposit. For more information on Access Ability Wisconsin, visit them at www.accessabilitywi.org

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 27 2021 Shelter and Rental Information RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT SEATING SHELTER AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT / AMENITIES FEE FEE CAPACITY Covered shelter, picnic tables, power LAKEVIEW OUTDOOR May 15 - Dec 31 6300 Mendota Ave $115 $175 130 outlets, water fountain, restrooms

Covered shelter, (20) 6’ round tables, power outlets, gas fireplace, air LAKEVIEW INDOOR May 15 - Dec 31 conditioning, projector, kitchen with 6300 Mendota Ave $125 $190 110 refrigerator, sink, and serving window, restrooms

LAKEVIEW Both indoor & outdoor spaces as INDOOR & OUTDOOR May 15 - Dec 31 $225 $340 240 described above. 6300 Mendota Ave Covered shelter, 4 tables, grills, LAKEVIEW SMALL SHELTER May 15 - Oct 15 6300 Mendota Ave $100 $150 16 power outlets, port-a-potty at splash pad

Covered shelter, 2 tables, power outlets, LAKEVIEW GAZEBO May 15 - Oct 15 pier access to pond, port-a-potty at 6300 Mendota Ave $110 $165 12 splash pad

FIREMEN’S PARK - LARGE mid June - Covered shelter, 23 tables, grills, 7400 Lee St Labor Day $115 $175 200 power outlets, water fountain, restrooms

FIREMEN’S PARK - SMALL mid June - Covered shelter, 7 tables, grills, 7400 Lee St Labor Day $110 $165 50 power outlets, water fountain, restrooms

Covered shelter, 9 tables, grill, ORCHID HEIGHTS May 15 - Oct 15 3960 Valley Ridge Rd $110 $165 30 water fountain, power outlets, restrooms

Covered shelter, 2 tables per covered mid June - PARISI PARK area, grill, water fountain, power outlets, 2405 Park St Labor Day $110 $165 30 restrooms Covered shelter, 6 tables, TAYLOR PARK May 15 - Dec 31 water fountain, power outlets, 5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy $110 $165 48 restrooms, restrooms, serving window Indoor space with heating/air HUBBARD ACTIVITY CENTER Year Round conditioning. Tables and chairs, power 7448 Hubbard Ave $15/HOUR $15/HOUR 25 outlets, restrooms. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. Available dates may vary from year to year. You must meet all public health order requirements during your shelter reservation, including social distancing & gathering limits. Shelter facilities are considered indoor spaces and are subject to indoor facility mask requirements and gathering limits. Resident: Must reside within Middleton city proper (city limits). Non-Resident: Residents outside Middleton city proper (city limits). Online Reservations Available! Visit www.cityofmiddleton.us to reserve a shelter. You may also reserve a shelter in person at: City Hall, 7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton. Sorry! No reservations taken over the phone. For reservation questions, call the Public Lands, Recreation & Forestry Department at 608-821-8360. Non-profit organizations may be eligible to rent the facilities at a lesser fee. Proof of non-profit status required. Please contact the Department for more information.

28 Middleton Recreation Division Park Facilities and Services Acres Picnic Area Shelter Open Grills Water Drinking Restrooms Fishing Trails/Hiking Diamond Ball Court Basketball Court Sand Volleyball Area Multi-Purpose Water Features Skate Park Pet Exercise Area Golf Disc Ice Skating Playground Equipment Playground Courts Tennis/Pickleball COMMUNITY PARKS Lakeview Park 42 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● T 6300 Mendota Ave Firemen's Park 4 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 7400 Lee St Orchid Heights Park 14 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● T 3960 Valley Ridge Rd Penni Klein Park 38 ● ● ● ● ● 8780 Airport Rd Firefighters Memorial Park 36 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 3201 Pleasant View Rd Harvey John & Lucille Taylor Memorial Park 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● P 5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS District Administrative Center (Middleton Station) 2 ● ● ● ● ● 7106 South Ave Hinrichs Family Farm Park/ Hidden Oaks 5.5 ● ● ● ● 8959 Red Beryl Dr Parisi Park 5.7 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2405 Park St Middleton Hills Park- North 5 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 6840 Ramsey Rd Middleton Hills Park- South 6.4 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 6805 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave Woodside Heights Park 5.8 ● ● ● ● ● 7202 Voss Pkwy Stricker Park 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● T 7605 Voss Pkwy

MINI PARKS Stonefield Park 2 ● ● ● ● ● ● T 6528 Clovernook Rd Parkside Heights Park ● 1.6 ● ● ● ● ● 3206 Ravine Dr Meadows Park 1.9 ● ● ● ● ● ● 6415 South Ave Middleton Ridge ● 5 ● ● 7130 Belle Fontaine Blvd Boundary Road Park 3.5 ● ● 1343 Boundary Rd Hillcrest Park 1.5 ● ● ● ● ● 7716 Hillcrest Ave Baskerville Park 0.5 ● ● 5801 Century Ave Pheasant Branch Ridge Park ● 2 ● ● ● 6810 Whittlesey Rd Hawkridge Park 0.5 ● ● 7004 Companion Ln

CONSERVANCY LANDS Pheasant Branch Conservancy 355 ● ● 6510 Century Ave Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor 66 ●

Jacobsen Wetland Conservancy 6 Stricker Pond 25 ● ● ● 7605 Voss Pkwy Tiedeman Pond 27 ● ● ● ● 1500 N Gammon Rd Graber Pond 33 ● ● ● Graber Road Esser Pond 28 ● ● ● John Q Hammons Dr / Deming Way Middleton Hills Pond & Conservancy 4 ● ● ● 6867 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave Elm Lawn/ Tiedeman Conservancy 3 ● ● 1301 N Gammon Rd Middleton Hills Oak Savanna 10 ● ● Middleton Hills Oak Savanna and Outlot 63 & 64

SPECIAL USE AREAS Pleasant View Bike Trails 32 ● ● 1322 Pleasant View Rd Lake Street Boat Launch 1 ● Lake St Quarry Skate Park 0.1 ● ● 7701 Terrace Ave Community Dog Parks 20 ● ● ● ● ● 5209 Cty Hwy Q & 8780 Airport Rd Walter Bauman Aquatic Center 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2400 Park Lawn Place

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 29 MIDDLETON SPLASH PAD Enjoy the Splash Pad in Lakeview Park (6300 Mendota Ave) This water playground is fully accessible and appropriate for all ages. You must meet all public health order requirements while using the splash pad, including gathering limits and 6-foot social distance.

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. Hours of operation: Daily from 9:00am-7:00pm. FREE ADMISSION

DOG EXERCISE AREA Middleton Dog Parks are open year round, from 8:00am – 10:00pm daily.

PERMITS: > Annual permit can be purchased for $35.00 > Additional tags (for more than one dog) and replacement tags are available for $17.00 each > Daily permits are available on a self- registration basis at the site for $5.00 > Senior Citizens (65+) or disabled persons discount permit is $17.00 > Permits are valid at all Dane County Parks, City of Middleton, City of Sun Prairie & Village of Waunakee > Permits are available to purchase at Middleton City Hall, Administration Department (7:45 am - 4:30pm, M-F)

30 Middleton Recreation Division Support FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • DISCOUNT TICKETS Help Us Support 25 Youth This Summer! The Public Lands, Recreation & Forestry Department provides financial assistance to participants in need, and our goal is to support at least 25 youth this summer. Eligible participants can receive up to $100 in funding, if available. Funding for the Scholarship Program is dependent on your donations! Please consider investing in our community by giving a child the opportunity to participate in programs that can provide them with lifelong benefits. Your support can help build stronger, more involved, and connected leaders that will shape our community. Although gifts of all levels are needed and appreciated, please consider sponsoring one or more participants at the $100 level. Donations are tax deductible, and can be made payable to the Middleton Recreation Division. Your gift will help reduce cost restrictions that prevent many youth from participating in programs. If you want to make a donation for something specific, we are more than happy to work with you. Please contact our office at 608-821-8360 so that we can direct your donation accordingly. To make a donation online, go to the City of Middleton’s RecDesk site - City of Middleton Public Lands, Rec, & Forestry > Home (recdesk.com). Click on programs, then enter program code 9000.000. T WHILE HA OR VIN PP G U F S Another way to U support the Scholarship F N ! WPRA 2021 Discount Tickets und Middleton Recreation is proud to offer Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Discount Attraction is to purchase the discount

tickets! Tickets can be purchased at the Middleton Recreation Office. Only cash and credit cards are tickets listed below tick . For every accepted. There is a non-refundable transaction fee added to credit/debit card purchases. All sales et sold, seventy-five cents $.75 from each ticket sold goes to support our department’s scholarship fund. is donated back to are final. the department. Ticket Sales: May 24 – September 3

ATTRACTION DOOR PRICE WPRA PRICE NOTES TICKETS VALID THROUGH

ADULT - $16.75 ADULT - $12.25 Adult Price for 13 & over MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO December 31 CHILD - $13.75 CHILD - $10.25 Child 2 & under free

MT. OLYMPUS $15.00 $5.75 Child 2 & Under Free May 28 - September 6 WATER & THEME PARK

NOAH’S ARK $39.99 $29.99 Children under 35” are free May 23 - September 7 WATERPARK

NOAH’S ARK WATERPARK Children under 35” are free August 20-22 WPRA Week (August 20-22) $39.99 $28.99

PIRATE’S COVE $9.00 $6.00 Child 4 & Under Free Late October ADVENTURE GOLF

SIX FLAGS Child 2 & Under Free April 24 - December 31 Any Day (Theme Park Only) $83.19 $48.25

SIX FLAGS Child 2 & Under Free June 26 - July 4 WPRA Week (June 26 - July 4) $83.19 $41.76

Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 31 JOIN MIDDLETON’S FIRE, EMS and POLICE DEPARTMENTS Middleton’s National Night Out! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 5:30PM-7:30PM LAKEVIEW PARK: 6300 MENDOTA AVE

Games & Activities

OTHERS MAY INCLUDE: - Middleton’s Police K-9 Unit - Middleton Public Works vehicles - Dane County Sheriff’s Dept and Emergency Management - Med Flight Helicopter - WI DNR

Save the Date: June 21: International Day of Yoga

July 1-6: Downtown Scavenger Hunt