Recreation Guide FALL 2019
For Youth, Teens, Adults & Seniors Registration begins August 5 Para ayuda en español: 475-8180
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Dear Milwaukee Residents, Milwaukee Recreation also hosts many events that support fitness and community. As such, I invite you Did you know that there are many enriching activities to join us for the 12th Annual Run Back to School for mind, body and fun available in our own back yard on Saturday, August 24! This 5K run/1.5-mile walk through the Milwaukee Recreation Department? There helps build excitement for the start of school, and the are hundreds of sports, games, dance, and more for proceeds benefit youth sports programs. Come for individuals of all ages. the mascot races, entertainment, refreshments, and exhibitors while supporting our students. Learn more at Whether you are looking for an intense workout or MilwaukeeRecreation.net. just some time in the swimming pool, the Recreation Department offers something for everyone. Reducing Have a wonderful, active fall! stress by being active and engaged can also help individuals stay healthy. If you are looking for a chance Best, to relax, socialize, or learn a new skill, there are dozens of classes in areas such as cooking, crafts, painting, drawing, as well as a variety of family and group Dr. Keith P. Posley activities. Superintendent of Schools
Saturday, November 9 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s our second annual Mother & Son Superhero Night! Come dressed 2nd as your favorite hero and join us Annual for an evening of games, crafts, and snacks. Moms and sons will participate in Superhero Training and have the opportunity to take pictures at our prop stations. Fly, swing, or smash your way in for an event you won’t want to miss! Questions? Call (414) 475-8811. Hamilton Community Center Register online at Saturday, November 9 • 5:30PM - 7:30PM $15 Residents/$23 Non-Residents MilwaukeeRecreation.net Activity Code: 2RCE3322 N EW: Winter Wonder Woods Celebrate winter with us! See Hawthorn Glen in a different light as you stroll just over a ¼ mile of our trails (trail map provided) twinkling with holiday cheer. Over 18,000 lights will illuminate the beauty of the Glen, winding you through the woods & past displays. Cozy up by the fireplace in our assembly room and enjoy seasonal music. Warm drinks, cookies & popcorn available for purchase. Warm yourself at the outdoor fire pit & purchase a s’mores kit. Come join us to experience seasonal serenity in the city while creating lasting memories & new traditions. Drop in any night to register on site beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is not available. December 13 & 14 • December 20 & 21 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Hawthorn Glen, 1130 N. 60th Street $2 per person (ages 2 & under are free) Table of Contents 1
Ways to Register...... 2 Soccer...... 25 Organized Games...... 64-65 Tennis...... 26 Performing Arts...... 65 Important Registration Personal & Professional Skills Information...... 2 Family Classes...... 27 ...... 65-66 Registration Form...... 3 Sports & Recreation...... 67 Twilight & Treat...... 28 This activity guide is a quarterly Run Back to School...... 4 Adult Team Sports...... 68-69 publication of the Milwaukee Map/Locations...... 5 Twilight Centers for Teens New Playfields...... 6 and Families...... 29 Midnight League...... 69 Public Schools Department of Yoga Fest...... 6 Recreation and Community Outdoor Education ....30-33 Therapeutic Recreation Services. Youth/Teen Activities....7-16 • Outdoor Education for Individuals with Arts & Crafts...... 7 • Space Science Disabilities...... 70-72 Baking...... 7-8 • Outdoor Skills Dr. Keith P. Posley Baton...... 8 • Halloween Glen Team Milwaukee – Superintendent of Schools Cooking...... 8 • Little Nature Museum Special Olympics...... 73 Lynn A. Greb, Senior Director Cycling and Maintenance.....8 • Hawthorn Glen Rental • Bowling Dance...... 8-10 • Lapham Peak Rental • Volleyball Department of Recreation and Fitness...... 10 • History Hike • Flag Football Community Services Language Skills...... 10 • Winter Wonder Woods Nature in Your Adaptive Sports...... 74 Milwaukee Board of Neighborhood...... 10 Aquatics...... 34-41 • Wheelchair Basketball School Directors Mad Science...... 11 General • Wheelchair Basketball Marva Herndon Music...... 11-14 Swim Info...... 34-35 • Wheelchair Rugby 1st District Organized Games...... 14 Lap Swim...... 35 • Sled Hockey Outdoor Skills...... 14 Swim Lessons...... 36-37 • Goal Ball Erika Siemsen Play Groups...... 15 Adult Swim...... 38 • Tennis 2nd District Babysitting Certification.....15 Aqua Fitness...... 38-39 Science Quest...... 15-16 Aqua Training...... 39 Active Older Adults....75-79 Sequanna Taylor Volleyball...... 16 Competitive Swim...... 40-41 Sports...... 76 3rd District Arts & Crafts...... 76 Driver Education and Free Yoga Classes...... 41 Computers...... 76 Director Annie Woodward MPS Drive...... 17-18 Fitness...... 76-77 4th District Adult Enrichment...... 42-67 Health & Wellness...... 77 Free Wellness Event...... 18 Arts & Crafts...... 42-45 Language Skills...... 78 Larry Miller Weaving & Fiber Arts....45-46 Music...... 78 5th District Youth/Teen Sports...... 19-26 Cooking...... 47-49 Organized Games...... 78 Baseball ...... 19 Computers & Tech...... 50 50+ Travel Club...... 78 Dr. Luis A. (Tony) Báez Basketball...... 19-21 Cycling...... 50 Outdoor Education...... 79 6th District Track...... 21 Dance...... 50-51 Volunteer Opportunities.....79 Cross Country...... 21 Finance...... 51 Paula Phillips Golf...... 21 Fitness...... 52-60 7th District Football...... 21-22 House & Garden...... 60-61 Instructor Spotlight...... 80 Martial Arts...... 22-24 Language Skills...... 61-62 Megan O’Halloran Gymnastics...... 24 Martial Arts...... 62-63 8th District Lacrosse...... 24 Music...... 63-64 Bob Peterson At Large Para ayuda en español: 475-8812
Important Dates — See page 2 for details. OUR MISSION: Milwaukee Recreation…enriching and August 5 Priority registration for city of Milwaukee residents begins at 10 AM. strengthening the community by promoting August 12 Non-city of Milwaukee residents’ registration begins at 10 AM. healthy lifestyles, personal development, Sept. 5 Mail-in registration deadline. Mail must be received by September 5. and fun through memorable recreational and Sept. 5 Fax-in registration deadline. Fax registrations must be received by 4 PM. educational experiences for people of all ages You can now register online or in person as late as one week before your class and abilities. begins (for most classes). To guarantee a space, please register early. IN-PERSON WEEKEND REGISTRATION: OUR VISION: Saturday, September 14 • 10AM - 12PM To be the leading provider of quality and Hamilton Community Center, 6215 W. Warnimont Avenue affordable recreation services in the Milwaukee Milwaukee Marshall Community Center, 4141 N. 64th Street community.
www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net 2 Registration Information • (414) 475-88-11
5 Easy Ways to Register Important Registration Information Priority registration is given to city of Milwaukee residents beginning ENROLLMENT. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received. Enrollment is not guaranteed. We reserve the right to cancel classes because of low August 5, 2019 at 10 AM. Non-city of Milwaukee residents may enrollment after a class has started and to close further enrollment when a class is filled. register beginning August 12, 2019 at 10 AM through the All participants must register and pay for classes prior to attending the first session. dates listed below. DEADLINES. Registrations must be received before registration deadlines. No excep- tions. The Recreation Department is not responsible for delayed mail delivery, or unreadable or improperly transmitted faxes. No telephone registrations accepted. 1. ONLINE REGISTRATION Deadline: one week before your class begins. CONFIRMATION. Activity confirmations will be mailed to the address listed on the Visit www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net for the easiest way to sign up. If registration form. If you register online, your confirmation will not be mailed; instead, you will be able to print your confirmation immediately. you’re having trouble logging into your account, please do not create a new account. Instead, please call 414.475.8180 for assistance. REFUND POLICY. Information regarding our refund policy can be found online at SAVE YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD HERE: www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net/refund. Or, contact us at 414.475.8180 to receive a copy by mail. ______INSURANCE. The Recreation Department does not provide accident or hospital insur- 2. DROP-OFF REGISTRATION ance for class participants. Participants should review their insurance policies for coverage. Deadline: one week before your class begins. FEES. Resident and non-resident fees are as listed under course offerings. Registration You can now register in person as late as one week before your class begins. forms without the proper fee will be returned. To guarantee a space, please register early. REDUCED ACTIVITY FEE (17 YEARS & UNDER). City of Milwaukee youth You may register in person at one of these offices: whose family is enrolled in FoodShare/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies, and/or Foster Care may be eligible for reduced fees. Recreation Office: 5225 W. Vliet Street, Rm. 56 Children’s classes over $10 are eligible for a $5 discount. Children’s classes $30 and over are Office Hours: Mon.–Fri. from 8:15 AM–4:30 PM eligible for a $10 discount. **Classes, field trips, special events, and admission fees that are Citywide Programs Office: 2414 W. Mitchell St. not eligible for reduced fees are noted in the class description. MPS Students: The MPS student database is used to verify eligibility. Registrant must provide documentation with registration if Office Hours: Mon.–Fri. from 8:15 AM–4:00 PM eligibility cannot be confirmed. Non-MPS Students: Must provide eligibility documentation with Offices are closed Sept. 2 and Nov. 28 & 29, 2019. registration. Our full policy including acceptable documentation can be found online at www. 3. FAX-IN REGISTRATION MilwaukeeRecreation.net/reduced. Through Thursday, Sept. 5 at 4:00 PM PAYMENT METHODS. Check, money order, credit/debit card (VISA/ MasterCard only), 1. Fax completed form to: MPS Recreation Department and cash (in-person registration only). Denied Credit/Debit Cards: Individuals whose credit/ debit card has been denied will not be registered until an alternate form of payment is (414) 475–8183. Please include a return FAX number. received. Returned Checks: Individuals whose checks are returned will no longer be registered 2. A credit card number (MasterCard or Visa only), expiration date, and signa- for that class. Individuals must register again by paying with cash or money order and will be included in the class if space is still available. A $20 returned check charge will be added ture are required on all forms. to your class fees. Out-of-state checks will not be accepted. 4. MAIL-IN REGISTRATION Registration must be received by Thursday, Sept. 5 BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY: Reasonable accommodations are made for individuals with disabilities to 1. Make check or money order payable to: participate in Milwaukee Recreation programs. If you have a mobility issue Milwaukee Recreation Department. and are unfamiliar with the Community Center in which your activity will take 2. Mail to: Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation Department, P.O. Box 2181, place, please contact us at 414.475.8180 to determine the best way to access your activity. Milwaukee, WI 53201-2181. 3. Active Older Adults: Mail to 2414 W. Mitchell St., 53204 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Milwaukee Recreation is committed in both policy and practice to 5. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION enforce and implement all required provisions of the Americans with Saturday, September 14 • 10AM - 12PM Disabilities Act. If you or your child need a reasonable accommoda- Hamilton Community Center, 6215 W. Warnimont Avenue tion to participate in a recreation program, your request may be made to any Milwaukee Recreation staff person. Upon reasonable notice, Milwaukee Marshall Community Center, 4141 N. 64th Street efforts will be made to accommodate your request.
Official Notice to Inform All MPS Parents and Employees about Asbestos Containing Materials Inside School Buildings is Hereby Given: According to the Nondiscrimination Notice: It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools, as required by section United States E.P.A., the A.H.E.R.A. Regulation requires annual notification 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied to all employees and parents/guardians regarding asbestos containing the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person’s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, materials inside school buildings. Management Plans specifying locations, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning condition, and past response actions of these materials are located in the disability.This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the respective engineer’s office for each site and are available for review during Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 normal school hours as required by A.H.E.R.A. In the ongoing program to (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities safely maintain asbestos-containing materials, MPS conducts surveillances, Act of 1990 (disability). The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the and 3-year reinspections, and implements appropriate response actions. If non-discrimination policies: For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title IX: Matthew Boswell, interested parties have specific questions relating to the Milwaukee Public Director, Department of Student Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools, 5225 W. Vliet St., P.O. School District policy or the scheduling of asbestos related activities planned Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181 (414) 475-8027. For section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), federal Title II: J. Andy Woyte, Interim Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Depart- or in progress, please contact the MPS Environmental Services Department ment of Specialized Services, 6620 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, WI, 53216, (414) 438-3677 at 414.283.4626. ASL: (414) 438-3458 MILWAUKEE RECREATION CLASS/ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM
MAIN CONTACT ______LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL DATE OF BIRTH MONTH/DAY/YEAR RECEIPT # (OFFICE USE ONLY) ADDRESS ______APT. #______CITY______ZIP CODE______(NO PO BOX #S, PLEASE)
EVENING PHONE (______)______DAY PHONE (______)______E-MAIL ______PPERMISSION: I hereby grant permission for my child/myself to participate in the above-named MPS Recreation event. In PREVIOUS ADDRESS (IF YOU’VE RECENTLY MOVED): ______the event of any injury requiring medical attention, I hereby grant permission to the recreation staff (including volunteers) CASH MONEY ORDER CREDIT CARD #______EXP. DATE___ /____ to attend to my son/daughter or myself including seeking medical attention. CHECK (# ______) CARDHOLDER NAME______SECURITY CODE:______WAIVER: I/we recognize that unanticipated situations and problems CHECKS PAYABLE TO MILWAUKEE RECREATION PHONE NUMBER (______)______SIGNATURE: ______can arise during Recreation activities that are not reasonably within the control of the recreation staff (including volunteers). ACTIVITY SECTION PARTICIPANT’S I/we therefore agree to release and hold ACTIVITY NAME DAY TIME FEE SEX DATE OF BIRTH harmless the Milwaukee Board of School CODE CODE FIRST & LAST NAME Directors, its agents, officer, employees, and volunteers, from any and all liability, MONTH/DAY/YEAR claims, suits, demands, judgments, costs, interest and expense (including attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from such activities, including any accident or injury to myself or my child and the costs of medical services. PHOTO PERMISSION/RELEASE: I understand that there are times when the local news media, national news media and/or nonprofit organizations partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) request the opportunity to videotape, take photographs and/ or interview participants within Milwaukee Recreation and MPS. By signing this, I understand that and give permission for MPS to allow this with respect to my child and/or myself. I also understand that by signing this release I give permission to MPS to make or use pictures, slides, digital images, or other reproductions of me, of my minor child or of materials owned by me or my child, and to put the finished pictures, slides, or images to use without compensation in broadcast productions, publications, on the Web, or other printed or electronic materials related to the role and function of the MPS. I understand that by signing this, I am, on behalf of myself and/or my child, releasing MPS and its directors, officers, employees and agents, from any future claims as well as from any liability Please sign this form arising from the use of any photograph TOTAL FEES $ or other images. This form shall be valid at left, enclose total REDUCED ACTIVITY FEE (17 YEARS & UNDER) for the duration of the current Milwaukee Families meeting financial guidelines may qualify for an activity discount. Children’s classes over $10 are eligible for a $5 Recreation program season. payment, and mail to REDUCED ACTIVITY FEE discount. Children’s classes $30 and over are eligible for a $10 discount. Most field trips, special events, and admission Milwaukee Recreation I hereby certify that I have read and do $ fees are not eligible and are so noted in the class description. School-age youth whose family qualifies for one or more of understand the above information: PO Box 2181 the following program subsidies are eligible for the youth discount (where applicable): FoodShare/SNAP (Supplemental SCHOOL NAME: ______– Nutrition Assistance Program), Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies, and Foster Care. The MPS student database will be Milwaukee, WI, 53201 used to verify participant eligibility. Non-MPS students must provide eligibility documentation with registration. Our full or fax to Please check this box if policy can be found online at www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net/reduced. $1 DONATION? 414.475.8183 you wish to donate $1 to the Youth Program Fund. ______x CHECK THIS BOX IF YOU ARE REQUESTING THE before the advertised Signature required for all registrations REDUCED ACTIVITY FEE FOR YOUR CHILD registration deadlines. TOTAL PAYMENT DUE $ Bright futures start here! Enroll now at mpsmke.com/Enroll Early start schools begin Monday, August 12, 2019. Traditional schools start Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
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MPS invites all runners and walkers to join us for the 12th Annual Run Back to School on Saturday, August 24, 2019 (rain or shine). Sign up for this event to enjoy a 5K run or 1.5 mile walk through Washington Park, followed by some great activities. All event proceeds will support MPS Youth Recreation programs. Register online at MilwaukeeRecreation.net with activity code: 5RBS3301.
TO SIGN UP, SEE PAGE 2 • ALL CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 28 Program Locations 5
Please use the phone numbers listed only during recreation program hours at that location.
81st Street School Hawthorn Glen 2964 N. 81st Street, 550-3865 1130 N. 60th St., 475-5300 (Enter main door on 81st St.) Hamilton High School Alcott School 6215 W. Warnimont Ave., 327-9402 3563 S. 97th St. Enter door #5 off south parking lot Enter main door on 97th St. Lapham Peak Cooper School & Fieldhouse W329 N846 County Road C 5143 S. 21st St., 550-5154 Delafield, WI 53018 Enter main entrance MacDowell Montessori Bay View High School 6415 W. Mt. Vernon Ave., 935-1387 2751 S. Lenox St., 294-2517 Enter door #7 VINCENT Enter door #4 off Montana St. Madison High School Brinton Community Center 8135 W. Florist Ave., 393-6307 2555 S. Bay St., 481-2494 Enter door #7 off south parking lot
Gaenslen School Milwaukee Marshall 1250 E. Burleigh St., 267-5734 4141 N. 64th St., 393-2502 Enter north door, #4 Enter door #10 – N. 64th St. & W. Hope Ave. Milw. School of Lang. OBAMA 8400 W. Burleigh St., 393-5739 Enter main or parking lot door
MILWAUKEE MPS Central Services MARSHALL 5225 W. Vliet St., 475-8180 Enter southwest door off rear parking lot
North Division High School 81st STREET 1011 W. Center St., 267-5077 SCHOOL Enter west side of building near tennis courts OASIS 2414 W. Mitchell St., 647-6041
Obama High School , 2019 5075 N. Sherman Blvd. AUGUST 24 Enter door #5 Parkside School for the Arts MACDOWELL 2969 S. Howell Ave., 550-5154 Enter main entrance on Howell Ave.
Pulaski High School 2500 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Reagan High School 4965 S. 20th St., 550-5154 Enter main entrance PARKSIDE PULASKI Riverside High School 1615 E. Locust St., 906-4959 ALCOTT Enter door #5 on Locust St. HAMILTON South Division High School 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., 902-8377 Enter east door off faculty parking lot on 13th St.
Washington High School REAGAN 2525 N. Sherman Blvd., 875-6025 COOPER Enter main gym door on Sherman Blvd.
Vincent High School 7501 N. Granville Rd., 262-236-1270 Enter north east door #4 near fieldhouse
www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net 6 New Playfields • Yoga Fest
COLUMBIA AND CUSTER PLAYFIELDS GRAND REOPENING Join us for the ribbon cutting ceremonies at your newly renovated Now featuring: Walking paths, new basketball courts, play structures, and more!
August 17th︱11:30 A.M. September 14th︱11:30 A.M. 1345 W. Columbia St. 4001 W. Custer Ave.
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