WAWM Recreation and Community Services

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2022 May Newsletter

From all of us at the WAWM RCS, 

Happy Mother's Day

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Registration

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Summer registration is open and underway! Don’t forget to enroll early to reserve your spot in your programs. With many different types of activities, you can learn, create, play, imagine, dance and exercise your way through the summer with the WAWM RCS Department! Click here to see the complete list of class offerings. As you’re browsing the Activity Guide, keep a look out for the “new” and “virtual” icons next to class titles that indicate all the classes that we are excited to offer for the first time and for virtual options if you would prefer to participate from the comfort of your own home. Please visit our website to view more important registration information and other frequently asked questions. We look forward to spending the summer with you!

Employment Opportunites


We are Hiring!  Don't miss out! 

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Summer Camps are currently seeking energetic and motivated people looking to have some fun this summer! If interested please contact Bobby Foreman foremanr@wawmsd.org or CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

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Who’s ready to have fun out in the sun this summer? Park Play and Rec on the Run are looking for fun, energetic, and creative Play Leaders this summer. Are you a good fit? Click here to apply You’ll be surprised what the power of play can do for a community. Let’s PLAY!

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Click here to Apply

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Who’s Ready to Run with the WAWM RCS Department this Summer?

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Looking for some excitement this summer?  The WAWM RCS Department will have Operation Recreation and Rex’s Craft Show on the run this summer visiting local playgrounds and parks throughout the city.  These FREE mobile play units plan to keep your children active and engaged while we play with them in our local play spaces.


Operation Recreation will keep your children moving and encourage them to use their imaginations utilizing agility ladders and hurdles, hula hoops, jump ropes, a bubble machine and the famous Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks.  This play unit will create opportunities for children to be physically active while using their creativity and collaborating with others to create a fun experience.  


Rex’s Craft Show creates arts and craft opportunities.  Create fun projects, sidewalk artwork and more with our Play Leaders.  Supplies will be provided and projects will vary throughout the summer.    


Rec on the Run June 13th - August 19th. No Rec on the Run on July 4th.

Operation Recreation Summer Schedule

Day

10am-12pm

1pm-3pm

Monday

Klentz Park

Mitchell Elementary

Tuesday

Franklin Fieldhouse

Madison Elementary

Wednesday

Pershing Elementary

Longfellow Elementary

Thursday

Reservoir Park

Irving Elementary

Friday

Hoover Elementary

Walker Elementary

Rex’s Craft Show Summer Schedule

Day 

10am-12pm

1-3pm

Monday

Madison Elementary

Franklin Fieldhouse

Tuesday

Irving Elementary

Reservoir Park

Wednesday

Mitchell Elementary

Klentz Park

Thursday

Walker Elementary

Hoover Elementary

Friday

Longfellow Elementary

Pershing Elementary

Park Play

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The WAWM RCS Department will be hosting Park Play this summer! Park Play is a free drop-in program that will be held Monday-Friday for children 6-12 years old at Liberty Heights Park and at West Milwaukee Park. The Park will be supervised during the hours listed with Play Leaders conducting daily activities, arts & crafts, and outdoor games.


A safe and supervised environment will be provided, however, Park Play should not be considered as a child care alternative.

Special Events

Egged

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Thank you to all the families that participated in “Egged” this past Easter season.  The Easter Bunny had some challenging weather during his visits but was extremely grateful and happy to see all the smiling faces that he met along his way.

Mother Daughter Tea Party

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Don’t be late to this important date!  The Mother/Daughter Tea Party is back and is ready to have you as our special guests.  Limited spots are still available, register online at wawmrec.com or by calling us at 414-604-4900.

Register Now!

Youth Sports

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Click here to register

Youth Sports Instruction

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There are two big events which are coming up in May!


Friday, May 13th, -- 7pm GLOW RUN for ages 2-8 years old at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School outdoor track! Meet on the track which is located on 92nd Street just South of Cleveland Avenue.  

2-4 year olds will start at 7:15 pm and 5-8 years will begin at 7:30 pm!!! Parents, wear your running shoes!!!!


Saturday, May 21st -- 9am TINY TRACK MEET for ages 4-7 years!

100 m dash, long jump, hurdles, shot put and discus. Lace up your running shoes and head over for a great time.

Adult Fitness

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Lots of Adult Fitness Classes started their second or third session which will  last until the end of May. Two add-on classes are SOULfusion at Irving Elementary School on Tuesdays from 5:45-6:30pm and POUND on Wednesday nights at the Rec. Center from 6-6:45 pm. Don't know what these classes are like, it is a perfect time to come and try them. Call our office to get registered or contact Linda Gritzmacher, Program Manager at 414-604-4911 or gritl@wawmsd.org.


Two offerings also on the weekend - Group Cycling from 9-9:45 am and WERQ from 11-12:00 noon. Again don't know if you would like one of these classes, come give it a try.

Young at Heart

NEW Senior Prom

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Don’t miss out on this dance fun!  Limited spots are still available.  Come enjoy great food, great company and great music.  RSVP online at wawmrec.com or by calling us at 414-604-4900.  This Prom is free due to the kind sponsorships of VMP Healthcare & Community Living and B&K Bar Supplies.

Click here to register

Open Gym 

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Youth Open Basketball and Volleyball opportunities are being added to our Open Gym lineup! Mondays will feature Elementary Basketball, Tuesdays Intermediate Basketball, Wednesdays High School Basketball and Thursdays will be Intermediate/High School Volleyball. All times are 4-6pm with some dates unavailable due to gym conflicts. Please check out the Open Gym calendar on our website for all specific days these will be offered.


Mental Health Awareness

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May is Mental Health Month!!! Many activities planned all over West Allis. Come join in these FREE events. The "Family Night" on Wednesday, May 11th, is open to ALL ages and you can come alone or bring a friend or your family. The "Drumming Event" is something you will never forget. Limited to 25 so get registered as soon as possible.

City Events 

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The City of West Allis is hosting a Public Works Open House for Families, & Job Fair, on Saturday, May 14.
This event is specifically for families and their children, the community, and/or those interested in Public Works jobs.
Sat., May 14 Event details:
  • Public Works Open House for Families & Job Fair
  • Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • West Allis Department of Public Works Building
  • 6300 W. McGeoch Ave.
  • (City Dump at this address will be closed on this day)
  • Tour, meet crews, view demos, play games, enter prize drawings, attend job fair, all with food vendors on-hand
  • Little ones are encouraged to see and explore trucks, vehicles, Public Works equipment
  • If the public bring a non-perishable food item, they receive a chance to win a free rain barrel or garbage cart
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