Summer Recreation Guide
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Registration begins April 29, 2021 | Para ayuda en español: 414.475.8180 Recreation SUMMER Guide Activities for the entire community YOUTH | TEENS | ADULTS | SENIORS mkerec.net Join Milwaukee Recreation for summer fun in the sun! Warmer temperatures have arrived in Milwaukee, which Now is the perfect opportunity to try something new, means it’s time for the Summer 2021 Recreation Guide! We so take some time to browse our guide as there is are excited to offer much needed recreation activities to something for everyone. We look forward to safely the community this season. As always, the safety of our staff engaging with you this summer! and participants remains our top priority, and programs will continue to operate at a limited capacity and adhere Sincerely, to recommended physical distancing and mask-wearing guidelines. Dr. Keith P. Posley This summer, we are thrilled to welcome back many of our Superintendent of Schools most popular programs such as youth sports clinics, aquatics classes, wellness programs, and our summer playgrounds. You can also visit one of our many wading pools or splash pads — they’re a great way to beat the heat! Additionally, we invite you and your family to join us for the first ever Milwaukee Recreation Drive-in Movie Night! This new event will take place on May 15 and allow you to experience a classic summer drive-in at the Milwaukee Public Schools Central Services parking lot (5225 W. Vliet Street). More details regarding registration, movie selection, and start times can be found at mkerec.net/movie. OPENING BEFORE- AND -AFTER SCHOOL SOON CAMP Education and recreation enrichment activities for all grades LEARN MORE TODAY Scan the QR code or visit mkerec.net/camps $5 SWIM IS back! This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is excited to welcome back our $5 swim program! As the American Red Cross celebrates its centennial swim campaign, Milwaukee Recreation has partnered with the Red Cross to offer $5 swim classes at three (3) locations: Milwaukee HS of the Arts, North Division HS, and Vincent HS. Classes are available for youth, adults, and families. Sign up to get eight (8) classes, equal to one full session of swim lessons, for just $5! Visit page 37 for more information on registration and class offerings. We can’t wait to see you in the pool! Table of Contents 1 Ways to Register ..............2 Milwaukee Recreation Personal Skills ....................60 Summer Playgrounds....25-26 Sports & Recreation ...........60 Registration Information ....2 Golf ....................................61 Registration Form .............3 Driver Education ...........27-28 Tennis ................................61 Inclusion Services Policy ....4 Twilight Centers .................29 Adult Sports .......................62 This recreation guide is a Program Locations ............5 MPS Now Hiring ...............6 Outdoor Education ......30-34 Therapeutic Recreation ...63-64 quarterly publication of Free Summer Meals ..........6 Outdoor Education .......30-31 Milwaukee Recreation, a Family Bug Hikes ...............32 Team Milwaukee – department of MPS. Youth/Teen Activities......7-15 Nat’l Get Outdoors Day ....33 Special Olympics ...............65 Arts & Crafts .....................7-8 Wild Wednesdays ..............33 Baton ...................................8 Space Science ...................34 Dr. Keith P. Posley OASIS Community Ctr ...........66 Cycling & Bike Maint. .......8-9 Active Older Adults Program Superintendent of Schools Dance .............................9-11 Aquatics .......................35-44 Chair Yoga .........................66 Family Classes ...................11 Level Information ...............35 Outdoor Education Classes ....66 Lynn A. Greb, Senior Director Mad Science .................12-13 Protocols & Information .......36 Fitness Center....................66 Milwaukee Recreation Music ..................................13 $5 Swim Classes ................37 Music in MPS .....................14 General Swim Classes ..38-40 WASA/Senior Dining Milwaukee Board of Nature in Your ARC Training ......................41 Program/Seniorfest ............67 School Directors Neighborhood ....................15 Adult Swim ........................41 Marva Herndon Personal Skills .....................15 Aqua Fitness .................41-42 SMS Messaging Note/50+ 1st District Babysitting Certification ....15 Aquatics Training ..........42-43 Travel Club .........................68 Science ..............................15 Youth Comp Swim ........43-44 Erika Siemsen Adult Comp Swim .............44 Reduced Price Tickets/ 2nd District Youth/Teen Sports ........16-24 Customer Survey ...............69 Basketball ..........................16 Community Wellness ....45-44 Sequanna Taylor Baseball .............................17 Safety Information .............70 3rd District Cheerleading ......................17 Adult Enrichment .........47-61 Fitness ...............................18 Weaving & Fiber Arts ........47 Face Mask Information ......71 Aisha Carr Football ..............................19 Arts & Crafts ...................47-50 4th District Golf ....................................19 Computers .........................50 Mission, Vision, Values .......72 Lacrosse .............................19 Cycling & Bike Maint. ........50 Jilly Gokalgandhi Martial Arts ........................20 Dance ...........................50-51 5th District Softball ..............................20 Fitness ..........................51-55 Marcela Garcia Soccer ................................21 Health & Wellness .............55 6th District Track .............................21-22 Language Skills .............56-57 Tennis ...........................22-23 Martial Arts ........................57 Henry Leonard Volleyball ......................23-24 Music ............................57-58 7th District Intro to Frisbee ..................24 Organization ......................58 Outdoor Education ............59 Megan O’Halloran 8th District Bob Peterson At Large Para ayuda en español: 475-8812 Important Dates — See page 2 for details. OUR MISSION: April 27 Registration for Driver Education begins at 10AM To enrich and strengthen the community April 29 Priority registration for city of Milwaukee residents begins at 10AM by promoting healthy lifestyles, May 6 Non-city of Milwaukee residents’ registration begins at 10AM. personal development, and fun through memorable recreational and educational May 21 Mail-in registration deadline. experiences for people of all ages and May 21 Fax-in registration deadline. Fax registrations must be received by 4PM. abilities. A NOTE REGARDING SUMMER 2021 REGISTRATION: OUR VISION: Milwaukee Recreation will only be accepting Summer 2021 course To be the leading provider of quality registrations online, over the phone, by mail, or fax. In-person registration and affordable recreation services in the will be offered at two (2) selected locations. See page 2 for more Milwaukee community. information. Registration begins on April 29 • Please note most class sizes will be limited to nine (9) participants. • mkerec.net 2 Registration Begins on April 29 Important Registration Information ENROLLMENT. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. Ways to Register Enrollment is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to cancel classes because of low Priority registration is given to city of Milwaukee residents beginning enrollment after a class has started and to close further enrollment when a class is filled. All participants must register and pay for classes prior to attending the first session. April 29, 2021 at 10AM. Non-city of Milwaukee residents may register beginning May 6, 2021 at 10AM through the DEADLINES dates listed below. Registration for Driver Education will begin on April . Registrations must be received before registration deadlines. No exceptions. Milwaukee Recreation is not responsible for delayed mail delivery, or unreadable or improperly 27, 2021 at 10am. transmitted faxes. No telephone registrations accepted. A NOTE REGARDING SUMMER 2021 REGISTRATION: CONFIRMATION. Activity confirmations will be mailed to the address listed on the registra- Milwaukee Recreation will only be accepting Summer 2021 course tion form. If you register online, your confirmation will not be mailed; instead, you will be able registrations online, over the phone, by mail, or fax. We will be offering to print your confirmation immediately. walk-up registration at two (2) sites this summer, details are below. Visit mkerec.net or call 414.475.8811 for more information. REFUND POLICY. Information regarding our refund policy can be found online at www.mkerec.net/refund. Or, contact us at 414.475.8180 to receive a copy by mail. 1. ONLINE REGISTRATION Deadline: one week before your class begins. INSURANCE. Milwaukee Recreation does not provide accident or hospital insurance for class participants. Participants should review their insurance policies for coverage. Visit mkerec.net for the easiest way to sign up. If you’re having trouble logging into your account, please do not create a new account. Instead, please call 414.475.8180 for assistance. FEES. Resident and non-resident fees are as listed under course offerings. Registration forms SAVE YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD HERE: without the proper fee will be returned. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ REDUCED ACTIVITY FEE (17 YEARS & UNDER). City of Milwaukee youth whose family is enrolled in FoodShare/SNAP (Supplemental