2024 FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Happy February from all of us at the

WAWM RCS Department!

UPCOMING NON SCHOOL DAY CAMPS

The WAWM RCS Department hosts our Non-School Day Camp for 4k-5th grade on most days school is not in session. For more information, please visit us at wawmrec.com. Questions? Give us a call at 414-604-4900.

SNOW FUN EXPERIENCE

FOR 3RD-12TH GRADE

Looking for a new way to experience the cold winter day? Join us as we spend a non-school day on the snowy slopes at Sunburst Snow Park. There is no reason to be scared, participation includes ski or snowboard lessons by staff!

DATE: Monday, February 19th

TIME: 8:30am-5pm

LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.

FEE: $70 RES/$105 NR (with equipment rental)

$60 RES/$90 NR (without equipment)

SPECIAL EVENTS:

DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE -

FOR AGES 4+ WITH ADULT

Come dressed in your formal wear for a night full of music and laughter. Enjoy a special dinner prior to dancing the night away. This will be a night that you and your special little lady can look back on and share the special memories together! This event is for any father-figure or guardian with a

child (ages 4+).

JOIN US!

DATE: Saturday, February 10th

TIME: 6-8pm

LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St

FEE: $20 RES/$30 NR

*Pricing is per couple. $10 for an additional adult/child.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

GALENTINE -

FOR AGES 16+

When it’s Valentine’s Day with our closest gal friends, we call it Galentine’s Day! Enjoy a DIY waffle brunch provided by Press Milwaukee and some delicious mocktails. Relax and spend some quality time surrounded by your friends.

JOIN US!

DATE: Sunday, February 11th

TIME: 10am-12pm

LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St

FEE: $20 RES/$30 NR

GET YOUR RAD COOKBOOK!

We want to share some exciting news with you! The WAWM RCS Adult Day Program (RAD) has created a cookbook compiled of all their favorite recipes made as a group. Starting in January, you can grab a copy of their cookbook at Café RAD. 

Make sure you visit Café RAD and pick up your very own copy! They’re excited to share their favorite lunch recipes with you!



RAD Cookbook is available for $5 (cash only) while supplies last.

CAFÉ RAD

Stop by Café RAD, located inside the Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St. on Mondays & Wednesdays this FEBRUARY. Our Recreational Adult Day Program (RAD) manages Café RAD, which helps provide them with real-world experiences. They'll learn math and communication skills, manage money and supplies, and teamwork. Café RAD is made possible through the support of our community. 

Stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee (hot or iced), a bottle of water or a delicious treat from Aggie's Bakery and help support Café RAD!

SAVE YOUR BAGS!

NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE

Our awesome friends at the WAWM RCS Recreational Adult Day Program - RAD are determined to collect at least 1,000lbs. of plastic bags and film by September 2024. So far, they've collected a total of 300lbs!

Collecting plastic bags/film can help reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our environment. Plastic bags are a major source of pollution, and they can harm wildlife, clog waterways, and take hundreds of years to decompose. By successfully collecting and disposing of 1,000lbs. of plastic bags/film, RAD will not only contribute to reducing our impact on the environment, but they will also be rewarded with a beautiful bench to be placed in the garden right here at the Recreation Center.

What can you do to help? Gather your plastic bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning bags, newspaper bags, and any other plastic film you can find. Please make sure that it's clean, dry, and free of food residue to be accepted. Together, we can make an impact on our environment and create a more sustainable future. For more information on what can be recycled, please visit https://nextrex.com/view/educate. 

We're excited to be part of this effort and hope you'll join us in making a positive impact on our environment. Thanks for your continued support!

ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT:

West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.

ADAPTIVE:

COOKING CLASSICS

YOUTH SPORTS:

INDOOR SOCCER & FUTSAL

ANNUAL FREE THROW CONTEST

Bring the whole family and be part of the WAWM RCS All-District Free Throw Contest. Males and females will compete in separate divisions, 3rd grade through adult. Awards will be presented to the top places in each age division (9th-12 grade, 18-34yrs, 35-54yrs, 55+yrs)

Champions in the 3rd - 8th grade divisions will move on to compete in the WPRA (Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association) Region 4 free throw tournament on Saturday, March 16 at West Allis Central High School. Any contestant who is on a WIAA high school team at the time of the contest is not eligible to participate.

You are welcome to shoot anytime between 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

Hope to see you there!!

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO PARTICIPATE!

YOUTH THEATER:

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH

Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all... until he takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth. Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing in order to bring peace between two kings. The kings, from Dictionopolis and Digitopolis, are feuding over whether “words” or “numbers” are most important in their kingdoms. Knee-deep in danger, language and math along the way, Milo learns everything has a purpose. Upon his return home, he realizes there is never a reason to be bored in a world full of hidden discoveries.

2024 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

DATES: February 22nd-25th

LOCATION: West Milwaukee Intermediate School - ​

5104 W. Greenfield Ave.