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Happy November from all of us at the
WAWM RCS Department!
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Coming Soon!
Our 2025 Winter/Spring Activity Guide will be posted on our website the week of November 11!
Resident Registration - November 25 at 8am
Non-Resident Registration - December 9 at 8am
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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. | |
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Join us on Wednesday, November 27 for elementary and intermediate school open basketball sessions. Come and shoot some hoops or start a pick-up game with your friends.
Non-school day open gym is for West Allis-West Milwaukee students only and held at the Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St. Open Basketball for elementary students is available from 9-11am and intermediate students from 11am-1pm. High school students can attend the open gym from 2-4pm. Admission for WAWM Students is $2, cash only.
Don't miss out! Check out our website for the most current open gym schedule, including open basketball for adults, open volleyball, and pickleball!
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
PUZZLE PALOOZA
18+YRS
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This puzzle challenge will surely be a thrilling one! Individuals or teams of four will compete to finish the same 500 piece puzzle the fastest. The first 3 teams will receive a prize. Although this competition may be about who finishes their puzzle first, it’s really about having fun with your friends or family. Sign up as a team or individual and we will make sure your team will be ready to go! We promise there will be no missing pieces.
DATE: Saturday, November 16
TIME: 1-3pm
Teams of Four: $20 RES/$30 NR
Individual: $5 RES/$8 NR
If you register as an individual you will be partnered up to form a group of 4 when you arrive!
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ADULT TRIPS:
78TH ANNUAL CHICAGO SHOPPING TRIP
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Come see the holiday sights that Chicago has to offer along the Magnificent Mile. If you don’t wish to shop, the theater district is not far from our drop-off location so you can see a show or hop on a train and travel to see the exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:30am. The trip departs the Recreation Center at 8am and returns at approximately 9:30pm.
DATE: Saturday, November 30
TIME: 8am-9:30pm
$35 RES / $53 NR
ALL TRIPS DEPART FROM AND RETURN TO THE RECREATION CENTER.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD:
AVENTURES IN CRAFTING & STORYTIME
FOR AGES 2-4 WITH ADULT
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Join us for Adventure in Crafting & Storytime and give your little one the gift of learning, socializing, and creating—all while having loads of fun! Your child will make a special craft then listen to a story about what we made. | |
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JOIN US FOR ONE SESSION OR ALL!
UPCOMING OCTOBER DATES: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and additional dates available in December
TIME: 9:15am-10am
LOCATION: Madison Elementary - 1117 S. 104th St.
FEE: $5 RES/$8 NR per class
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YOUTH ENRICHMENT:
KIDS CREATIVE CRAFTS
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This class is designed for all young artists and craft enthusiasts, but is especially perfect for those enrolled in the Action 330 program. This course is an engaging and hands-on exploration of the world of art and crafting. Through a variety of fun and age-appropriate projects, children will learn valuable skills, boost their self-expression and develop a lifelong love for creating beautiful things.
UPCOMING CRAFT CREATIONS:
NOVEMBER - Make Your Own Paper Plate Flower Weaving DECEMBER - Make Your Own Mini Canvas Ornaments
TIME: 3:45-4:45pm
LOCATION VARIES: Mitchell Elementary • Walker Elementary • Irving Elementary • Jefferson Elementary • Franklin Elementary
FEE: $5 RES/$8 NR
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!
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We’re thrilled to announce that WAWM RCS Recreational Adult Day Program -RAD has been selected as a beneficiary for an upcoming fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of West Allis!
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Ope! on November 9 from 4-9PM. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, exciting raffles, live music and so much more!
Want to pre-order a box of root beer or explore other box options? Reach out to our Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion Specialist, Katie Lindgren, at lindgrenk@wawmsd.org or 414-604-4935.
While boxes will be available on the day of the event, pre-orders are appreciated! Payments can be made in cash, check, or card upon pickup (not at the time of pre-order).
A huge thank you to the Rotary Club and our amazing community for your support. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
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YOUTH THEATER:
DAMN YANKEES!
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Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Damn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic. Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. | |
2024-25 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
DATES: November 14-17
LOCATION: Nathan Hale High School -
11601 W. Lincoln Ave.
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Stop by Café RAD, located inside the Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St. on Mondays & Wednesdays this OCTOBER. 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.
HOT CHOCOLATE IS BACK!
Stop by to enjoy a delicious cup of lemonade, coffee (hot or iced), hot chocolate, a bottle of water or a delicious treat from Aggie's Bakery and
help support Café RAD!
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ADAPTIVE:
COOKING CLASSICS
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Join us for a morning of working on our skills in the kitchen! We will discuss kitchen safety as we work together to prepare our meal for the class. Afterwards, we will have time to socialize with our friends and enjoy the meal together. | |
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ADAPTIVE:
MINI GOLF OUTING
FOR AGES 18+
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Let's get together for a fun afternoon of mini golf! This 18-hole indoor course is great for all abilities and no prior experience is required. When we are finished with golf, we can play arcade games and have a snack. | |
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Hoopster Tots 2-4yrs w/adult - Pershing Elementary
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Using our progression-based curriculum, staff focus on the whole player, teaching respect, teamwork and responsibility. Passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. Parent participation is required.
Session begins on 11/19.
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Skyhawks Basketball 5-10yrs - Pershing Elementary
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Using our progression-based curriculum, staff focus on the whole player, teaching respect, teamwork and responsibility. Passing, shooting, dribbling and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs.
Session begins on 11/19.
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YOUTH SPORTS:
BASKETBALL LEAGUES
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4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUES
DATES: January 4 - February 22
TIMES: Saturdays (Times vary - Schedules to be emailed prior to start)
LOCATION: Horace Mann Elementary
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 20, 4pm
Fee: $35 RES/$53 NR (fee will increase after deadline)
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2ND-8TH GRADE BASKETBALL LEAGUES
DATES: December 9 - February 22
Teams meet twice a week, once during the week & on Saturdays.
TIMES: Weekday 5:45pm or 6:45pm - Saturday times vary (Schedules to be emailed)
LOCATIONS: Horace Mann Elementary or Activity & Fitness Center
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 18, 5pm
Fee: $45 RES/$68 NR (fee will increase after deadline)
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