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Portage Parks and Recreation Department Activity Guide

Summer Programs registration begins March 25, 2019 Spring & Summer 2019

http://portage.recdesk.com 4 E-Z WAYS TO REGISTER Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Youth Programs Middle School Spring Tennis...... 4 Online Mail-In After-Hours Walk-In Drop Box Spring Flag Football...... 4 http://portage.recdesk.com Mail-in registration You may register for Register anytime T-Ball (Tot & Rookie)...... 5 is available for all any programs and online by visiting Simply fill out the classes. Please mail reserve facilities in Masters Baseball...... 5 http://portage. in a completed registration form and person by visiting our Volleyball ...... 5 recdesk.com. You registration form with drop it, along with will need an account your payment to: payment, in our drop Parks and Recreation YouthTennis...... 6 and a credit card box located next to Office located at 701 Friday Tennis Competition...... 6 to complete any Portage Parks and the front door at the W. Slifer St. program registration Recreation Parks and Recreation Soccer (Pee Wee, Youth Instructional or facility reservation. 701 W. Slifer St. Office Monday - Friday & Instructional)...... 6 Convenience fees Portage, WI 53901 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. apply. Summer Wrestling Camp...... 7 Speed Training Camp...... 7 We accept cash, check and credit card payments for registrations. Mail in and drop box registrations are check or cash only. Skateboard Basics...... 7 Maritial Arts...... 7 TYPO, We Goofed? Occasionally there may be an error in days, times, registration requirements, locations, or fees. Creative Craft Corner...... 8 When such errors occur, our staff will do everything possible to correct the situation promptly. Canvas Painting Program...... 8 The department reserves the right to change program schedules as needed to accommodate Enrichment Programs ...... 9 demand or school conflicts. Employment Opportunities Persons interested in obtaining part-time or seasonal employment with the Recreation Department should complete an employment application form. Qualified applicants will be contacted for Swimming an interview as openings become available. Please visit the Recreation Department website for Portage Community Pool...... 11 updated employment openings. Silver Lake Beach...... 3 You Snooze . . . You Lose Kayak Rentals...... 3 Nothing kills a program quicker than waiting until the last minute to sign up. If there are not enough participants by the deadline listed, it will be canceled. Splashpad...... 3 Say Cheese!!! For program promotional purposes, photographs may be taken of participants. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please notify the department. Special Events Resident vs. Non-Resident Safe Sitter Essentials...... 4 All programs will list two prices under the fee title (example - $15/$25). The first price is for a resident Easter Family Fun Night...... 4 of the City of Portage or Pacific Township. The second price is for non-residents. Non-resident fees are charged to help our department continue to maintain our programs and facilities. LEGO Bricks Challenge Scholarship STEM Workshop...... 4 The City of Portage wishes to offer our programs and activities to all area children this activity Safety Day...... 4 season. If financial assistance is needed for a child’s participation, please inquire at our office by Movie in the Park...... 9 &12 stopping in or calling 608-742-2178 and we will enroll your child through our scholarship program. Refund Policy City of Portage Flea Market.... 9 &15  Sports/activity Registration Fees- Refunds will be granted if requests are made seven (7) days prior to the scheduled start of the activity. Please contact the Park & Rec department if you have questions regarding refunds due to medical or unavoidable circumstances. Adult Programs  Facility Rentals - Refunds for facility rentals will be granted if requests are made thirty (30) Canvas Painting Program...... 8 days prior to the scheduled rental ○Extenuating circumstances are occasionally considered Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well..... 10 (weather, special event in city, etc.) Aqua Aerobics...... 10  ALL Refund Requests carry a $5.00 processing fee. Pickleball...... 10 Contact Information Bus Trips Dan Kremer Parks and Recreation Board Manager of Parks and Recreation Brian Zirbes - Chairmen Brewers Gam Bus Trip...... 10 [email protected] Todd Kreckman - Vice Chairmen Lambeau Field & Tim Haak Hall of Fame Tour...... 10 Mike Charles - Alderperson Mike Percy Mark Hahn - Alderperson Warrens Cranberry Festival...... 10 Recreation Coordinator [email protected] Nannette McDonald Facilities and Shelters Pool-Beach Manager Facilities and Shelters...... 13 [email protected] Portage Parks and Recreation Department 701 W. Slifer St., Portage, WI 53901 Discounts 608-742-2178 Summer Discount Tickets...... 14 2 Silver Lake Beach Opens: Saturday, May 25, 2019 Closes: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Guarded daily starting at 11 am Weather Permitting FREE ADMISSION - CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE Kayak Rentals Available everyday, weather permitting at Silver Lake Beach Kayak- $10 for 1 hour (cash only), $5 for each addtional hour

Equipment must be used in Silver Lake ***no transporting to other locations*** Life jackets and paddles will be provided A Driver’s License will be required as a deposit Goodyear Park Splashpad

Open: Saturday, May 25 - Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Hours: 10 am - 8 pm,

FREE ADMISSION

3 Spring Special Events Spring Sports Safe Sitter Essentials Course Middle School Spring Tennis Do you want to have your child learn how to be a good This is an instructional program that uses a ‘practice-play’ babysitter? The Portage Park and Recreation Department is format and geared towards students enrolled in 6th-8th pleased to present a one day “Safe Sitter Essentials” course grade. Practices will cover tennis fundamentals including that teaches middle-school aged kids the responsibilities scoring and game play. Singles and doubles matches will of safely caring for young children. Safety skills, child be arranged with Baraboo. Lead instructor has completed the USTA Coach Youth Tennis Course and UW-Whitewater development and behavior tips, choking emergencies Tennis Camps. Matches will be scheduled against Cherokee and first aid will also be discussed. Upon passing the class, County Club and other surrounding communities. children may gain employment within their community with Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays: April 8 to May 8 their certification and/or parents can feel more confident Location: Collipp-Worden Park Tennis Court leaving an elder child to watch their younger siblings. Space Grades: 6th and 8th is limited and registration is required. Times: 3:30 pm -5:30 pm Dates: Saturday, April 13 Fee: $30/$40 Location: Portage Park & Rec Office (701 W Slifer St) Registration Deadline: April 5 Times: 8 am - 1:30 pm Min 5/Max 32 Ages: 11 - 15 Fee: $30/$40 Spring Flag Football Max 6 Back by popular demand is flag football. This recreational flag football program is focused on the fundamentals of football, skill development, teamwork, and participation. Easter Family Fun Day The K-1 age group will have practices/individual skill Come and join the Portage Park & Rec development on the first 3 meetings, and then scrimmage department for their annual Easter Family Fun during the last 3 meetings. The 2nd -3rd and 4th -6th age Night! Parents and children will get to decorate groups will practice the first meeting, and then play games eggs, design and decorate their own Easter during the rest of the meetings. Volunteer coaches are bag, and play some Easter and spring themed needed, and will receive a 50% registration discount, so games. This night is sure to be a fun time for the please let us know if you are interested. All participants will whole family! receive a team jersey with their sign-up fee. Date: Sunday, April 14 Dates: Saturdays, April 13 - May 18 Location: Bartels Middle School Location: Portage High School, Practice Fields Cafeteria Times: 9 am -- K - 1st grade 10 am – 2nd and 3rd grade Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm 11 am – 4th thru 6th grade $5 per family Fee: Fee: $40 Registration Deadline: Friday, March 22 Fun with Lego’s, LEGO Bricks Challenge Is your child a hands on learner and enjoy playing with LEGOS? If so, join us for our FIRST LEGO Bricks Challenge workshop in which we will teach participants science, technology, engineering and the math to go along with their LEGO creations! Our activity of the day will be building a Rescue Jeep, which will include education topics centering around winches and ratchet mechanisms! This program is so fun your child won’t even know they are expanding their education during the activity! Don’t miss out, sign up today! Date: Saturday, April 20 Location: Portage High School Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fee: $30/$40 Min 12/Max 24 Brats  Burgers Every good super hero needs a plan! While they’re out saving Safety Day for Badges the world, why not start preparing them for it financially? The Portage Police Department, Portage Fire Department, The Community Bank of Portage JESS Savings Account is Portage Park & Recreation(no Department, charge) and more are teaming designed specifically for children under 16 years of age. up for the 2019 Youth Safety Day. This event will include home safety tips, personal safety,Brats fire safety, Burgers Imagine the Possibilities... 911 procedure, and basic first aid- all www.commbankportage.com in an informative and fun atmosphere!for Badges Date: Friday June 28 Member FDIC Location: Collipp-Worden Park(no charge) Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: FREE Locations in Wisconsin Dells, Lake Delton and Portage Portage Elks 4

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PORTAGE, WISCONSIN Lodge Veranda 11 am - 5 pm Thursday, July 19, 2018 Summer Sports - Baseball Summer Sports - Volleyball Tot T-Ball 3rd-5th Grade Volleyball This program is the basic skills of t-ball and will incorporate skill development, fun games and team work. Parent This is a fun and exciting program being taught in partnership participation is required for this program. The first few weeks with the Portage Varsity Volleyball Program, head coach will focus on practicing the basic skills, and during the last Kristin Maass, and will feature Warrior Volleyball Players few weeks, kids will play in organized, unscored games. as instructors. Participants will learn the fundamental skills Participants must bring their own glove. of passing, setting, and serving to further their interest and Dates: Mondays, June 10-July 29 OR Wednesdays, June 12-July 31 knowledge of the game. Participants will get a unique Location: Mondays - T-ball Fields @ Veteran’s Memorial Field opportunity to experience the rich tradition of Portage Warrior Complex Volleyball! Wednesdays - New Adult Softball field (north end of Dates: Monday through Thursday, June 17-June 27 VMF Complex) Location: Bartels Middle School Gym Time: 5 pm – 5:45 pm Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am Age: 3 - 4 Grades: Entering 3rd and 5th Fee: $15/$25 Fee: $15/$25 Registration Deadline: June 7 Registration Deadline: June 7 Rookie T-Ball 6th-8th Grade Volleyball This is a step up from our Tot T-Ball program. Rookie T-Ball This fun and exciting program is being taught in partnership will involve drill work and organized game play. Parent with the Portage Varsity Volleyball Program, head coach participation isn’t required, but anyone willing to help is Kristin Maass, and will feature Warrior Volleyball Players as appreciated. Program will focus on skill development, instructors. Participants will learn and develop intermediate teaching team work, and encouraging all participants to and advanced skills, be introduced to game play and rules, have fun. while also focusing on teamwork and having fun! Participants Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 10-July 31 will get a unique opportunity to experience the rich tradition Location: Mondays - T-ball Fields @ Veteran’s Memorial Field of Portage Warrior Volleyball! Complex Dates: Monday through Thursday, June 17-June 27 Wednesdays - New Adult Softball field (north end of Location: Bartels Middle School Gymnasium VMF Complex) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Time: 6 pm – 6:45 pm Grades: Entering 6th and 8th Ages: 5-6 Fee: $15/$25 Fee: $25/$35 Registration Deadline: June 7 Registration Deadline: June 7 Youth Sand Volleyball Masters Baseball BUMP, SET, SPIKE! Sign up and meet at the outdoor volleyball Master’s baseball is a skill development baseball program court at Collipp-Worden Park for some light instruction and for players ages 9—13. This program consists of two weeks organized game play. Volleyballs are provided. of drills, followed by four weeks of scheduled games; Dates: Thursdays, June 13-July 25 Players are divided into two groups with younger, intro level Location: Collipp-Worden Volleyball Court players assigned to the Minors that will begin at 9:00 am. Time: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm The advanced players will be assigned to the Majors group Age: 7 - 12 that will meet at 10:30 am. Throwing, fielding, hitting, infield/ Fee: $10/$20 outfield play and base running are some of the skills that will Registration Deadline: June 7 be taught. After two weeks of practice players will be split into teams and games will be played Mon., Tues., Wed. with ProtectionProtection whilewhile Thur. set aside for rain-outs. 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American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & Its Operating Companies, American Family MutualAmerican Insurance Family Company, Insurance S.I. Company, & Its Operating Companies, American6000 American Family Parkway, Insurance Madison, Company, WI 53783 6000 American 011765 – Rev.Parkway, 4/15 ©2016 Madison, - 9633550 WI 53783 011765 – Rev. 4/15 ©2016 - 9633550 American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & Its Operating Companies, 5 American Family Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 011765 – Rev. 4/15 ©2016 - 9633550 Summer Sports - Tennis Summer Sports - Soccer Youth Tennis Pee Wee Soccer Interested in developing your tennis skills in a fun, relaxed This program is focused on participation and fun while atmosphere? This co-ed program will consist of drills to introducing the game of soccer in a relaxed, recreational help improve tennis skills, along with organized game play. environment. Participants should bring their own racquet. Date: Tuesdays, June 18 – July 30 Location: Youth Soccer Fields @ Veteran’s Memorial Field Complex Session 1 Time: 5:15 - 6:00 pm or 6:15-7:00pm Dates: Monday through Thursday, June 10 - June 20 Ages: 3 - 4 Fee: $15/$25 Location: Portage High School Tennis Courts (305 Slifer Street) Registration Deadline: June1 4 Age: Time: 5 - 6 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm (parent participation required) Youth Instructional Soccer 7 - 8 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm This program will focus on intermediate drills for soccer 9 - 10 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm players. The first portion of the program will be practices, but 11 - 14 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm will evolve into game play and advanced drill work. Fee: $40/$50 Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 17 – July 24 Registration Deadline: June 7 Location: Youth Soccer Fields @ Veteran’s Memorial Field Complex Time: 9 am – 10:30 am Session 2 Ages: 5 - 6 Dates: Monday through Thursday, July 15 - July 18 Fee: $15/$25 Location: Portage High School Tennis Courts (305 Slifer Street) Registration Deadline: June 14 Age: Time: 7 - 8 9 am - 10 am 9 - 10 10 am - 11 am Instructional Soccer 11 - 14 11 am - noon This level of play will focus on advanced drills for soccer Fee: $20/$30 Registration Deadline: July 12 players. They will start with practices, but will then be broken into teams for organized game play. Session 3 Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 17 – July 24 Dates: Monday through Thursday, August 5 - August 8 Location: Youth Soccer Fields @ Veteran’s Memorial Field Complex Location: Portage High School Tennis Courts (305 Slifer Street) Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Age: Time: Ages: 7 - 10 5 - 6 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm (parent participation required) Fee: $15/$25 7 - 8 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Registration Deadline: June 14 9 - 10 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 11 - 14 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fee: $20/$30 Registration Deadline: July 26 Friday Tennis Competition Annual Kids Tennis Tournament with trophies for top finishers and medals for all participants. Finish times may vary depend- ing on number of participants in each age group. This is a FREE event for any child that has participated in our spring or sum- mer tennis programs. Date: Friday, August 9 Start Times: 10:00 am: 7-8 year olds (playing on a 36’ half court) 12:00 noon: 9-10 year olds (playing on a 60’ court) 2:00 pm: 11-14 year olds (playing on a 72’ court)

6 Summer Sports - Miscellaneous Summer Wrestling Camp Speed Training Camp This program will teach the fundamental and introductory This program is designed to help athletes discover that extra level skills of wrestling. Participants will learn from members gear, and improve on their speed, agility, conditioning, of the varsity coaching staff, as well as current and former flexibility, and coordination. This program will be instructed members of the high school wrestling program. This program by varsity coaches and athletes, and help participants reach will help develop and improve individual skills in a fun their full potential. atmosphere! Dates: Mondays - June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8 & Dates: Tuesday thru Thursday, July 16-18 July 15. Location: High School Track Location: Portage High School Wrestling Room Time: 9 am – 10 am Time: 9 am – 10 am Grades: 3 - 8 Grades: K - 5 Fee: $10/$20 Fee: $15/$25 Registration Deadline: June 28 Registration Deadline: June 7 Min 5/Max 15 Min 5/Max 15 Skateboard Basics Have you visited or used the brand new Portage Family Portage Martial Arts Skate Park in Goodyear Park? Have you ever wanted to learn to skateboard or improve your skateboarding skills? Our Skateboard Basics program is designed for you to do just that! Taught in partnership with the Portage Family Skate Karate Basics Park committee, participants will learn about proper safety This class is for all ages 5+ who are at the introductory level equipment, skate park etiquette, and skills such as mounting, for Karate. Participants will learn martial arts fundamentals riding, ollies, and kick turns. This program will start basic and and a strong emphasis will be put on building confidence, have participants learning skills based on their abilities. We focus, discipline, respect and manners. This program is for guarantee this program will be a blast for everyone! participants with less than a green belt status. Age: 5 - 10 Fee: $15/$25 Min 3/Max 6 Advanced Karate So you are hooked on the sport of Karate; or maybe you just Session 1 Session 2 want to come and try it out as a new hobby. This program is Dates: Tuesday and Thursday Dates: Monday and Wednesday a step above our basics program and will teach advanced Evening, June 11-27 Evening, August 5-21 karate skills to all ages. Participants must be a green belt or Time: 4 pm – 4:45 pm (6 maximum) Time: 4 pm – 4:45 pm (6 maximum) higher to participate in this class. 5 pm – 5:45 pm (6 maximum) 5 pm – 5:45 pm (6 maximum) Sessions: Mondays and Thursdays Spring Session 2 - April 29 - June 10 Summer Session 1 - June - July 29 Summer Session 2 - August 5 - September 16 Light & Heavy Towing Auto Repair Center Heavy Duty Rotating Fee: $20/$30 Roadside Service Radiator Shop Recovery Unit Location: City Hall Basement, 115 W. Pleasant St. Light & Heavy Towing Auto Repair Center Heavy Duty Rotating Times: Karate Basics 6:00pm - 7:00pm Roadside Service Radiator Shop Recovery Unit Advanced Karate 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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7 Creative Craft Corner

Join your favorite leaders from the Summer Playground Program as they guide participants in detailed craft projects! Participants can choose to attend 1 class or all 4. Craft materials will be provided. Location: Collipp-Worden Park ~~ Age: 6-14 ~~ Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm ~~ Fee: $5/$10 Decorate/Paint Your Totally Tie-Dye Bring up to 3 items to Tie Dye and we’ll show you how to make Own Birdhouse them burst with color! White, cotton items work best, especially Get creative and paint a small birdhouse whatever colors t-shirts, socks (please be clean!), pillowcases, or light colored you’d like! Add decorations to make this birdhouse inviting to jeans. Clothing items are NOT provided, participants must any neighborhood birds. bring their own. Date: Tuesday, June 25 Date: Tuesday, July 9 Pipecleaner and Egg Carton Animals Paper Plate Crafts Create some of your favorite animals using pipecleaners, egg We’ll be using paper plates, along with other craft supplies to cartons, and other craft supplies. Choose from templates that create some awesome animals! Dinosaurs, sharks, and turtles we have, or use your imagination to create your own! are just a few of the animals that you’ll get to design and take home! Date: Tuesday, July 16 Date: Tuesday, July 23

Canvas Painting Program Participants will get to choose from a few designs for each session and then get to add their own artistic creativity to their masterpiece! Our instructor, Fay Martin, will lead you through this fun program, while showing you tips and tricks along the way! Please see below for samples of each design. All classes will take place in City Hall basement. To view samples of all of the designs, please go to our website. Min 6/Max 12 Parent/Child Teens and Tweens Adults Seniors (55+) SESSION 1 SESSION 1 (ages 3-10) (ages 11-17) (Choices: Pig, Bird, Horse, (Choices: Pig, Bird, Horse, Note-Children will receive a SESSION 1 Dog, Peace Sign, Flower) Dog, Peace Sign, Flower) 8” x 10” canvas while adult (Choices: Ball Glove, Football, Date: Tuesday, June 11 Date: Wednesday, June 12 receive a 11” x 14” canvas. Dog, Peace Sign Flower) Times: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Times: 1:00 - 3:00 pm SESSION 1 Date: Tuesday, June 11 Fee: $18 per person Fee: $15 per person (Choices: Ball Glove, Football, Times: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Dog, Peace Sign, Flower) Fee: $15 per person SESSION 2 SESSION 2 Date: Wednesday, June 12 (Choices: Dragonfly, Cow, (Choices: Dragonfly, Cow, Times: 4:00 - 6:00 pm SESSION 2 Fruit Tree, Dog, Owl) Fruit Tree, Dog, Owl) Fee: $15 per person (Choices: Dog, Airplane, Date: Tuesday, July 9 Date: Wednesday, July 10 Owl, Football) Times: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Times: 1:00 - 3:00 pm SESSION 2 Date: Wednesday, July 10 Fee: $18 per person Fee: $15 per person (Choices: Dog, Airplane, Times: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Owl, Football) Fee: $15 per person SESSION 3 SESSION 3 Date: Tuesday, July 9 (Choices: Cactus, Flamingo, (Choices: Cactus, Flamingo, Times: 3:30 - 5:30 pm SESSION 3 Pig, Horse) Pig, Horse) Fee: $15 per person (Choices: Dragonfly, Peace Date: Tuesday, August 6 Date: Tuesday, August 6 Sign, Flower, Cow, Dog) Times: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Times: 12:30 - 2:30 pm SESSION 3 Date: Tuesday, August 6 Fee: $18 per person Fee: $15 per person (Choices: Dragonfly, Peace Times: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Sign Flower, Cow, Dog) Fee: $15 per person Date: Wednesday, August 7 Times: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Fee: $15 per person

8 Youth Summer Summer Special Events Enrichment Programs Summer Playground Program Portage City Flea Market Looking for a fun, exciting program to keep you child Come check out the Portage City Flea Market located at the Fairgrounds this summer! Local vendors will be selling crafts, entertained and engaged this summer? Are you in need of produce, collectibles, rummage sale items, homemade a supervised park for your child to hang out as you run an items, and much more! See page 15 for more details! errand? Our Summer Playground Program is designed for kids to get the most out of summer! Whether your child can attend every day, or only a few hours a week, the camp Movie In The Park - counselors will lead them in structured games and activities to get them running around outside of the house. The Incredibles 2 Dates: Monday - Friday, June 10 – August 2 Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks for this FREE family (no program July 3-5) event sponsored by the Portage Park and Recreation Location: Collipp-Worden Park Department. The Incredibles 2 will be featured at Sunset Time: 9am - 3pm Park on August 8th beginning at dusk. The Portage Family Age: 6 - 14 Skate Park committee will be selling concessions as well Date: Thursday, August 8 Fee: $40/$50 Location: Sunset Park (on the hillside) Time: Dusk (as soon as movie screen is visible) Bang on the Drum! Registration Deadline: No registration required, just bring your friends! Is your child’s inner musician looking to explore?!? Would See Page 12 for more details! your child like to learn about the world of rhythm and how to play various music instruments? THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU! Instructor Nathan will help your child discover snare drum, drum set, marching drums, hand drums, woodblocks, tambourines, mallet instruments and so much more!! This program is geared for beginners and is sure to be a bangin’ good time for all! Every participant will take home a pair of drum sticks and a bucket drum for themselves! Dates: Session 1 - Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25 Session 2 - Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 Location: Portage Soundworks Studios (129 W Cook St) Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Ages: 8+ Fee: $37.50 Min 3/Max6 Tiny Tot Adventure Camp Join us for another year of the Tiny Tot Adventure Camp at Collipp-Worden Park. Each week will have a different theme that games, activities, and crafts will be tailored around. This camp will focus on creating a safe, social atmosphere for kids BIG to have fun, be creative, and enjoy the outdoors! A snack will S be provided each morning around 10:30am. ‘ Dates: Monday-Friday , INC. Session 1 (June 24-28): Splash Camp TRAILERS Session 2 (July 8-12): Superhero Camp Time: 9am-12pm Location: Collipp-Worden Park (Shelter #2) W10630 Hwy 33 West Ages: 4 - 6 (must be toilet-trained) Fee: $25/$35 Portage WI 53901 608-742-2473  608-742-0699 (fax) Youth Dance Are you looking to introduce your child to the dance world? “Our Business Continues To Grow This program is designed to introduce boys and girls to the basics of dance in a fun and relaxed environment. Dancers By Refferals From Friends, Family will learn one routine which they will perform on the last day And Customers Like You” of class for parents. Dress in loose clothing and tennis shoes. Dance shoes are allowed but not required. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 16 – August 15 (10 sessions) Location: Woodridge Commons Ages & Time: 9 am - 9:30 am (ages 3 and 4) 9:40 am - 10:10 am (ages 5 and 6) 10:20 am- 11:00 am (ages 7-9) 11:10 am - 12:00 pm (ages 10+) Ages: 3-14 Fee: $25/$35 www.bigostrailers.com Registration Deadline: July 12 9 Bus Trips Adult Wellness Programs Lambeau Field & Volleyball Open Gym Dates: Tuesdays, March 19- May 28 Hall of Fame Tour Location: Bartels Middle School Join us as we head to historic Lambeau Field to tour the stadium Time: 7:00-9:00pm and the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame. This trip includes a coach Fee: Free bus ride to Lambeau Field, a guided tour of the stadium and the Packer Hall of Fame. Bus will depart from and drop off at Collipp- Move Well, Eat Well , Think Well Worden Park. Join the team from Blau Chiropractic for this spring series Date: Sunday, June 23 to get you ready for a healthy summer of fun! Classes will Departing Time: 9:00 am be held from 5:30-6:15pm at Blau Family Chiropractic & Returning Time: 6:00 pm Integrated Wellness. Healthy snacks will be provided at each Fee: $55 class, along with some fitness equipment you’ll learn how to Min 32/Max 50 use and get to take home. Dates: April 1 - Move Well Brewers Game Bus Trip April 8 - Eat Well Join us as we head to watch the defending NL Central Champions April15 - Think Well take on the Atlanta Braves! We are partnering with Sauk Prairie Location: Blau Family Chiropractic & Integrated Wellness and Wisconsin Dells to fill a bus to attend this game. All children Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm Fee: $25/$35 under 16 must have a chaperone. Date: July 17 vs. Atlanta Brave (1:10 pm game time) Max. 15 people Pick-up Location: Collipp-Worden Park Aqua Aerobics Pick-up Time: 10:00 am This low impact and high resistance program is great for Fee: $60 - includes Coach Bus men and women 18 and older. Get in the water and enjoy and ticket to game a well-paced workout to improve cardiovascular fitness and strength in a social and enjoyable environment. Workouts Warrens Cranberry Festival are set to music and incorporate the use of aqua barbells, Come join us as we head north to Warrens, Wisconsin to attend noodles, and kickboards (all provided). the 47th annual cranberry festival. The trip includes motorcoach Dates: Spring Session - May 6-June 12 transportation and free admission to the festival. While at the Summer Session - July 8-August 14 festival you are free to walk around and enjoy your day. The Location: Rusch School Pool festival has a lot to offer with over 1,300 booths setup for shopping, Time: Monday & Wednesdays - 5:30 - 6:30 pm contests to compete in, and a wide variety of tasty food booths Fee: $25/$35 for you to try as well. The festival also offers marsh tours of the Drop In Fee: $5/$6 property to see how and where the cranberries grow. This annual event makes for a great one day trip. Pickleball Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 We are happy to once again offer our Adult Pickleball Pick-up and Drop off Location: Bus loads and drops off at program. This is a drop-in type program, with no registration. Wisconsin Dells City Hall (300 La Crosse St) Pickleball players will meet at the tennis courts at Pine Fee: $32 Meadow Park (865 Hamilton St) for pick up games. All skill levels are invited to try it out! Pickleball nets, paddles, and balls are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Dates: Starting May 13 (weather permitting) Location: Pine Meadow Park (865 Hamilton St) Time: Mondays and Wednesday - 9 am - 11 am Fee: $1

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10 Portage Community Pool Pool Activity Schedules Can be picked up at the pool, the Park & Rec Office or online at the City website www.portagewi.gov click on the Park & Rec Dept. and then ‘Pool’. Check often for current updates or call the Park & Rec Department at 742-2178 Monday-Friday between 8 am-4:30 pm Lifeguard Course Pool Participation Fees NEW Includes online assignments in addition to in water Kids/students Adults skills training and classroom learning. Participants who Daily Pass $2/$3 $3/$4 successfully pass this course will be eligible for employment 11-use Pass $20/$30 $30/$40 with the Portage Park & Rec department. Unlimited Semester Pass Student: $65/$75 Adult: $75/$85 Dates: Sundays - April 28, May 5, May 12 Time: 3 pm - 8 pm Private Lessons Available Dates: July 29 - August 2 Location: Rusch Elementary School Pool Fee: Participants who will work for Portage Park & Rec upon Private and semi-private lessons are available in 3-lesson completion-$50. Participant who will not work for Portage packages. To arrange lessons, please contact the Park & Rec Park & Rec upon completion-$150 department at 608-742-2178. Min 2/Max 8 Dates: Call to set up dates/times Fee: 3 30-minute lessons for $45/$55 THE PORTAGE POOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE MARCH 25-APRIL 21 Swimming Lessons • Information on what level swimming lesson your child requires and times offered are on our website and available in our office. •Weekday lessons are Monday – Friday, evening lessons are Tuesday and Thursday nights. •Red, White and Blue meet 8 times, Level 1 – 6 meet 10 times. Levels: Parent/Child, Red, White and Blue includes 8 lessons at $23/$33 Level 1 – 6 includes10 lessons at $33/$43 Summer Session I Sundays Dates: June 10 - June 21 Dates: June 9 - August 11 10:30 am WHITE LEVEL 3 (10:30-11:15) LEVEL 1 3:00 pm RED LEVEL 1 11:00 am BLUE RED 3:30 pm WHITE LEVEL 2 11:30 am P/CHILD LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 4:00 pm BLUE LEVEL 3 (4:00-4:45) 12:30 pm (12:30-1:15) RED LEVEL 4 LEVEL 2 4:30 pm P/CHILD 1:00 pm WHITE LEVEL 1 5:00 pm RED LEVEL 4 (5:00-5:45) 1:30 pm BLUE LEVEL 5/6 (1:30-2:30) LEVEL 3 (1:30-2:15) 5:30 pm WHITE 2:00 pm P/CHILD 2:30 pm RED BLUE WHITE 6:00 pm BLUE LEVEL 1 6:30 pm P/CHILD LEVEL 2 Summer Session II Evening Session I Dates: June 24 - July 12 (no class week of July 4th) Dates: July 23 - August 22 (Tues/Thurs Evenings) 10:30 am RED LEVEL 3 (10-10:45) LEVEL 1 6:15 pm P/CHILD WHITE LEVEL 1 11:00 am BLUE LEVEL 2 6:45 pm RED BLUE LEVEL 2 11:30 am WHITE LEVEL 4 (11-11:45) LEVEL 1 12:30 pm P/CHILD RED 7:15 pm P/CHILD WHITE LEVEL 3 (7:15-8:00) 1:00 pm BLUE LEVEL 5/6 (12:30-1:15) LEVEL 2 7:45 pm RED LEVEL 1 1:30 pm WHITE LEVEL 1 8:15 pm BLUE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 5/6 (8:00-8:45) 2:00 pm RED LEVEL 3 (1:30-2:15) P/CHILD 8:45 pm 2:30 pm BLUE WHITE Summer Session III POOL RENTAL Dates: JULY 15 - July 26 (resident/non-resident) 12:30 pm RED LEVEL 3 (12:30-1:15) LEVEL 1 Rent the Community Pool 1:00 pm WHITE LEVEL 2 for your gathering or pool party! 1:30 pm BLUE LEVEL 4 (1:30-2:15) BLUE $50/$75 for 2 hours up to 50 people. 2:00 pm P/CHILD LEVEL 1 $75/$100 for 2 hours for 51 to 100 people. 2:30 pm RED LEVEL 5/6 (2:30-3:15) LEVEL 2 3:00 pm WHITE P/CHILD 1111 12 Reserve a shelter at Portage.recdesk.com/Community/Facility, (608)742• 2178 or the Portage Parks and Recreation Department Office 701 West Slifer Street, Portage, Wisconsin Shelter Rentals Tier One Shelter Rentals Monday–Friday: $40 R/$60 NR | Saturday–Sunday: $50 R/$70 NR

226 W Slifer 1217 W Collipp-Worden 1 Street Sunset Shelter Pleasant Silver Lake Shelter • Picnic Tables Street • Electricity • Largest Shelter • Flush Toilet Restrooms • Flush Toilet Restrooms • Charcoal Grills • Picnic Tables • Disc Golf Course • Electricity • BB & Tennis Courts • Charcoal Grills • Playground • Tennis Court • Playground

Pauquette Shelter 1 900 W Conant Goodyear Shelter 1 920 DeWitt 522 Silver Street Street Lake Drive • Picnic Tables • Picnic Tables • Picnic Tables • Electricity • Electricity • Charcoal Grill • Men’s & • Flush Toilet • Beach Swimming Area Restrooms Women’s • Flush Toilet • Skateboard park Restrooms Restrooms • Floral Garden • Splash Pad Tier Two Shelter Rentals Tier Three Shelter Rentals Monday–Friday: $30 R/$50 NR Monday–Friday: $20 R/$40 NR | Saturday–Sunday: $30 R/$50 NR Saturday–Sunday: $40 R/$60 NR 865 Hamilton Pine Meadow Shelter Street Pauquette Gazebo Located along • Picnic Tables Bridal Pond and Pauquette Shelter 2 • Electricity Pauquette 910 W Conant Flower Garden Street • Portable Restroom • Shelter Light Excellent for weddings • Banquet picnic tables and photographs • Electricity • Tennis Court • Portage Restroom • Shelter Lights Cattail Shelter 510 West Woodridge Shelter Burns Street 424 • Picnic Tables Winnebago • Spring rider Street playground • Picnic Tables Lawton Shelter equipment • Playground Equipment • Green space • Swing 500 Townsend Street • Concession Room • Picnic Tables Goodyear Shelter 2 Lincoln Park • Electricity 404 East 1016 De Witt Carroll Street • Men’s & Women’s Flush Street • Picnic Tables Toilet Restrooms • Picnic Tables • Basketball Court • Splash pad • Playground • Skateboard park • Flush Toilet Restroom Collipp Worden 2 310 W Slifer 300 East Street Sanborn Park 922 West Riverside Shelter Wisconsin • Picnic Tables Franklin Street Street • Electricity • Picnic Tables • Picnic Tables • Portable Restroom • Basketball • Electricity • Charcoal Grills Court • Parking • Disc Golf Course • Playground • Swing • Green space • 2.9 mi. levee walking trail

13 WPRA DISCOUNT TICKETS

WISCONSIN DUCKS TOUR JET BOATS ADVENTURE PIRATES’ COVE ADVENTURE GOLF Our Price: $27.50 Adult Our Price: $27.50 Adult Our Prices: $6.00 Adult $15.50 Child (4–11) $15.50 Child (4–11) Free: Children 4 and under Free: Children 3 & under Children 3 and under are not allowed. Season: Mid-March through Late-October Season: March 31 - November 11, 2019 Season: May 15 - October 15, 2019 weather permitting. Chaperone Policy: For student and youth groups, Chaperone Policy: For student and youth groups, Argh Matey’s! Your treasure is at Pirate’s Cove one chaperone free per twenty. one chaperone free per twenty. Adventure Golf in Wisconsin Dells, mini-golf at its finest. 5 different courses - 91 unique One-hour land and water tour includes miles Take a 50-minute thrill ride on our super-fast, holes. Clean putting greens and beautiful landscaping. Golf among 30,000+ plants and of scenic wilderness trails, the rock formations super wet Jet Boats. Our 1200-hp jet boats will around waterfalls. Large play land and picnic and cliffs on the Wisconsin River. propel you through the Upper or Lower Dells! area with shelters. Golf ticket is valid for ages 5 and above – children ages 4 and under play miniature golf free, they do not need a ticket.

Tickets are good for any date we are open, they have no expiration date.

DELLS BOAT TOURS NOAH’S ARK Upper Dells Our Price: $28 Our Price: $27.50 Adult - Free: Children 35” and under $15.50 Child (4–11) Season: May 25 - September 2, 2019 Free: Children 3 and under Chaperone Policy: Chaperones are highly Season: March 31 - October 31, 2019 encouraged. All guests are required to purchase MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO Chaperone Policy: For student and youth groups, admission in order to access the waterpark. Our Price: $12.00 Adult one chaperone free per twenty. $10.00 Child (3–12) Located on 70 sprawling acres in the heart of Beautiful 2-hour boat cruise on the upper Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the Free: Children 2 and under portion of the Wisconsin River with exclusive World, Noah’s Ark is recognized as both the Season: Open year-round. Tickets expire 12/31/19 stops at Stand Rock and Witches Gulch. Largest Water park in America, and one of the Exhibits: May - Sepetmber, 2019 best places to do with kids in Wisconsin Dells. Featuring two endless rivers, four children’s Recognized as one of the finest zoological parks in water play areas, bumper boats, and two the country, our Zoo serves to educate, entertain and giant wave pools. We’re the best destination inspire. in town for family-friendly fun and excitement.

MT. OLYMPUS WATER & THEME PARK Our Price: $20 Free: Children 2 and under SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA Season: May 25 - September 2, 2019 ANY-DAY GATE: $53.25 Chaperone Policy: 1 free per 10 tickets paid Free: Children 2 and under Season: April 20 - December 31, 2019 The ultimate Dells adventure - 44 waterslides, WPRA WEEK (June 29 - July 7, 2019): $40.25 3 lazy rivers, 7 Go Kart tracks, 5 rollercoasters, Free: Children 2 and under amusement rides, and much more! Six Flags Great America and Hurrican Harbor has rides, shows, and attractions for all ages. Additional fee for Hurrican Harbor.

SEASON PASS: $85.44 Free: Children 2 and under Six Flags Season Pass valid any regularly scheduled operating day April 21 - December 31, 2019. Six Flags Season Pass includes entrace into Hurrican Harbor. For more information go to: sixflags.com/greatamerica 14 PORTAGE CITY FLEA MARKET 2019

PORTAGE PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Come check out the Portage City Flea Market located at the Columbia County Fairgrounds! Local vendors will be selling crafts, collectibles, rummage sale items, homemade items, and much more!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

 WHEN: Saturdays, May 18, June 22, August 3, September 14

 WHERE: Columbia County Fairgrounds (403 Fair Blvd)

 TIME: 8:00am-1:00pm FREE ADMISSION!

Portage Park & Recreation Department INTERESTED IN RESERVING A VENDOR STALL? 701 West Slifer St Contact Mike Percy at the Portage Park & Recreation Portage, WI 53901 Department. $25 for a single space (12’ x 12’). $10 for each additional space. Mike Percy Recreation Coordinator Phone: 608-742-2178 Email: [email protected]

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