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Program Cover 2019 2_PPandR 2/27/2019 11:54 AM Page 1 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?