2023 February Newsletter

Happy February from all of us at the WAWM RCS Department!

Upcoming Non-School Day Camps

Do you have childcare for non-school days? If not, look no further. 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.

Special Events:

Daddy/Daughter Dance

Come dressed in your formal wear for a night full of music and laughter. Enjoy a sit-down 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.

DATE: Saturday, February 11th

TIME: 6-8pm

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

FEE: $20 RES/ $30 NR - Ages 4+ with Adult

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

Galentine

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with your closest gal friends. Enjoy a DIY waffle brunch provided by Press Milwaukee and some delicious mocktails. Relax and spend some quality time surrounded by your friends. It's the perfect way to spend the holiday with your closest friends and make some special memories!



DATE: Sunday, February 12th

TIME: 10am-12pm

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

FEE: $20 RES/ $30 NR

All is Dance Recital

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

DATES: 

Friday, March 10th at 6:30pm

&

Saturday, March 11th at 10am

LOCATION: 

Nathan Hale High School -

11601 W. Lincoln Ave.

Maker's Space

HOURS:

Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm

Friday: 9am-3pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9am-1pm. 

At its most basic definition, a makerspace is a place where you can make things. These spaces are for hands-on learning and include many different mediums and tools for unlimited creativity. Each makerspace is different which makes them all very unique. Makerspaces are a destination where learners (students or adults) can problem solve, develop skills and talents along with forging mental health through art and creativity.



You are required to check in at the front desk when you arrive at the Recreation Center and students grades 5th and under require adult supervision. For students in 6th grade and above, you are required to leave your school ID at the front desk and you can retrieve it upon departure.

This is a shared space, so in an effort to keep it clean, safe, and welcoming for all, we ask all to adhere to the posted usage guidelines. 

Donations of materials or funds are always welcome and will help the evolution of this room. For more information on how to donate to the Maker’s Space, please email Linda Gritzmacher at gritl@wawmsd.org. 

Adaptive Recreation:

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Highlights

We were astounded by the amount of support our community showed us on Saturday, January 21st. We want to thank all the RAD participants, families, friends, and staff who contributed to making the Pancake Breakfast a great success. Generous donations from everyone totaled an impressive $1,200 that will help support our growing Adaptive Recreation Program. We are truly grateful for your contributions and generosity. We are so incredibly thankful for you all.

Cooking Classics

Coffee Connections -

Meet the Authors

Free Throw Contest

Come join us for our very popular Annual Free Throw Contest. Winners in the boys and girls 3rd-8th grade divisions qualify for the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Region 4 Free Throw Tournament on Saturday, March 18, 2023. There will be winners in other age groups (9th-12th grade, 18-35yrs, 35+yrs). This truly is a family environment and EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE!

Youth Sports

Indoor Soccer & Futsal

NEW! Adult Fitness

ZUMBA®️

Meet Kayla Glainyk!

Kayla has been a licensed Zumba®️ instructor since October 2021, and she is joining the WAWM RCS Department for the winter/spring season! Zumba®️ is her passion and has been a big part of her fitness journey over the last four years. Zumba®️ has made her very happy, and she wants to show others how it can bring happiness to their life too. Let’s dance while working out too. Come Zumba®️ with us! Sign up today!

Winter/Spring Zumba®️ Sessions:

Location: Walker Elementary - 900 S. 119th St.

Time: Wednesdays from 6-7pm

Fee: $24 RES/$36 NR

Winter Session:108100.03 | 1/25 to 3/8 (no class 2/15)

Spring Session: 108100.04 | 3/22-5/10 (no class 4/5 & 4/19)

Youth Theater

SAVE THE DATE!

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRODUCTION:

NEWSIES JR.

THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

DATES: March 2nd-4th

LOCATION: West Allis Intermediate School​ - 11601 W. Lincoln Ave.

Developing Good Bedtime Routines Discussion Group

In partnership with Children’s Wisconsin, we are offering the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program. This is a highly effective program, backed up with more than 35 years of research, and provides parents with evidence-based, practical parenting strategies. These strategies help parents raise confident, happy children and develop strong relationships. Discussions are targeted towards certain challenging behaviors and parents leave the discussion groups with a parenting plan that they created during the sessions. Scholarships are available upon request. Please contact Shelly Strasser at stram@wawmsd.org or 414-604-4937.