Recreation Guide FALL 2019 For Youth, Teens, Adults & Seniors Registration begins August 5 Para ayuda en español: 475-8180 SINCE 1911 Join us for fun and learning 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 www.MilwaukeeRecreation.net/refund.