WAWM Recreation & Community Services
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Happy June from all of us at the
WAWM RCS Department!
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION!
LINDA GRITZMACHER
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On Tuesday, May 28, the WAWM School District recognized Program Manager Linda Gritzmacher for her 30 years of Service to the district, our department and the West Allis & West Milwaukee communities. Linda's passion for serving and helping others is unmatched. Linda has served the Recreation & Community Service Department over the years in a number of different roles and capacities but her leadership, commitment and pursuit of making her programs and the department the best around, has never changed. Our team often jokes that there are very few people in West Allis & West Milwaukee that don't know Linda, have worked for her, been in her programs, or have her phone number.
We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone—30 years of dedicated service with the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District and the Recreation & Community Services Department. Linda, your unwavering commitment, passion, and hard work have touched countless lives and made a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions and here’s to many more successful years ahead!
When you see Linda, please join us in thanking and recognizing her!
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES
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Be our guest for a family movie experience. Enjoy quality family time in front of a video display similar to the American Family Field’s scoreboard (just on a smaller scale) in the park. The movies will start promptly at 8pm (the sun is not an issue for the display). Arrive early to save your spots and enjoy some play time with Operation Recreation. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars with your family.
Check out the Events page on our website, our social media pages or call 414-604-4900 to know the movie titles.
OPERATION RECREATION IS FROM 6PM-8PM AND
MOVIE BEGINS AT 8PM.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH AT LAFOLLETTE PARK
*Concessions provided by Friends of LaFollette Park
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FRIDAY, JULY 12TH AT
WA ATHLETICS COMPLEX
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH AT RECREATION CENTER | |
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
THROWBACK SUMMER PLAYGROUND
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Remember hanging out at your local playground playing box hockey, tether ball, 4-square and more? We’re bringing back your favorite playground games with an adult twist. Come enjoy a night geared towards your playground memories. In addition to your favorite playground games, Perspective Brewing Company and food truck vendors will be on-site to keep you fueled up along with some great music to keep you entertained! If you’re lucky you may find some of our playground legends such as Linda Gritzmacher, Mark from the Park and others making appearances. Which playground will have the most pride this summer? | |
FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH AT KLENTZ PARK
FROM 6PM-8:30PM
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
FATHER/SON MINI GOLF TOURNEY
FOR AGES 6+
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Fore! Come hit the links for our very first Father/Son Mini Golf Tourney. Father/Son teams will try their best to have the lowest combined score through 18 holes. A dinner is included. Who’s ready to putt their way to victory? | |
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JOIN US!
DATE: Saturday, June 15th
TIME: 4pm-6pm
LOCATION: Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St.
FEE: $20 RES/$30 NR
*$10 for additional golfer
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
CLASSICS AT THE CREEK
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View your favorite classic movies on the big screen. Classics at the Creek caters to young adults and the young at heart. The movies will start promptly at 8pm on our video screen. Come early to enjoy Perspective Brewing Company and our food truck providers at Honey Creek Park. Escape life stressors and enjoy a blast from the past. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the evening under the stars with your family.
Check out the Events page on our website, our social media pages or call 414-604-4900 to know the movie titles.
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JOIN US!
WEDNESDAYS ON JUNE 19TH; JULY 24TH; & AUGUST 14TH
PERSPECTIVE BREWING COMPANY & FOOD TRUCKS OPEN AT 6PM
MOVIE BEGINS AT 8PM
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
FAMILY FOAM PARTY -
FOR AGES 7+
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Splish! Splash! You’ve never had more fun in the water than you will at this Foam Party! Families can come swim and play in our oversized bubble pool. Lifeguards will be on hand to ensure everyone’s safety. Who’s ready to dive into this fun time? | |
JOIN US!
DATE: Thursday, June 20th
TIME: 6pm-8pm
LOCATION: Central High School - 8516 W. Lincoln Ave.
FEE: $10 RES/$15 NR *per person
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
MUSIC AT BURNHAM POINTE PARK
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JOIN US FROM 6PM-8PM AT BURNHAM POINTE PARK!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH -
MARIACHI ZAMORA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH -
KO-THI DANCE COMPANY
Let the rhythm move you and come on down to Burnham Pointe Park for an evening of live music. While you enjoy the live music, your children can enjoy playing on the features the park has to offer!
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REC ON THE RUN
MOBILE PLAY UNITS
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Rec on the Run is bringing fun to your neighborhood playgrounds and parks this summer. We're running throughout West Allis and West Milwaukee with Operation Recreation and Crafts in the Parks to entertain your child in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Rec on the Run staff will be at designated locations during assigned times. (*Schedules may change pending program participation.)
Please note, that there is no supervision at the locations before Rec on the Run’s arrival and after the program leaves the location.
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Operation Recreation will feature our Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks, agility ladders and hurdles, rolling wheels, hula hoops and more. | Crafts in the Parks will have organized craft projects and activities planned for the children. | Check out our schedule at wawmrec.com to make sure you don’t miss out! | |
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Summer Sprouts Camp is the perfect place for your child to be active, be outside, meet new friends, learn and create! During this 9-week camp, each week will feature a different theme: circus, storybook, robot, dinosaurs and so much more. These fun themes will be explored through story time, arts and crafts, projects, organized games and outside free play with instructors. Children MUST be able to provide self-care including using the restroom. All children must be signed in and out by an adult. No camp 7/4 & 7/5. If you would like, your child can stay throughout the day and pack a lunch and a drink for a full day session. Note: lunch is not provided, so if you would like to attend the full day option without leaving the Recreation Center, you must bring your own. If you choose to eat lunch at home, please join us as the fun continues after a break for a second daily session!
Sign up for as many weeks as you would like!
Price Per Week
AM Half Day 8:30-11:30am Fee: $55 RES/$83 NR
PM Half Day 12:30-3:30pm Fee: $55 RES/$83 NR
Full Day* 8:30am-3:30pm Fee: $130 RES/$195 NR
*Must bring bag lunch and drink.
Questions?
Please contact Linda Gritzmacher,
Program Manager at 414-604-4911 or gritl@wawmsd.org.
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SUMMER ACTION ADVENTURES CAMP | |
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Join the adventure this summer! Our summer camps provide a fun, inclusive and safe environment for 11 weeks. Students will learn beyond the boundaries and grow daily through a series of games, activities, crafts and much more centered around a weekly theme. Camps will also go on bi-weekly field trips. Flyers will be emailed out on Friday for the following week. Breakfast and lunch included.
FEES:
Early Bird Fee: Register before 5pm on Thursday for the following week: $120 RES/$180 NR per week
Register from Thursday 5pm-Sunday 5pm for Monday that week: $130 RES/$195 NR per week
Register after 5pm Sunday the eve before camp begins on Monday: $140 RES/$210 NR per week
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Camp at Nathan Hale High School
KIDS ON THE RUN: Summer Camp at Nathan Hale High School offers “Kids on the Run.” If you sign your child up for swim lessons during camp hours, camp staff will assist getting your child to and from the program. Please let the camp staff know they are enrolled in the swim lessons and check camp schedule for any field trips or special events that may conflict. Please see youth aquatics class options starting on page 4 (additional fees apply).
SWIMMING: Hale campers will have the opportunity to swim during camp from 11am-12:30pm. Campers will have to pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end. Campers that cannot pass that test, will be limited to the shallow end of the pool.
GREENFIELD PARK: Hale camp staff leads campers daily on a walking field trip to Greenfield Park.
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Camp at Central High School
KIDS ON THE RUN: Summer Camp at Central High School offers “Kids on the Run.” If you sign your child up for swim lessons during camp hours, camp staff will assist getting your child to and from the program. Please let the camp staff know they are enrolled in the swim lessons and check camp schedule for any field trips or special events that may conflict. Please see youth aquatics class options starting on page 5 (additional fees apply).
SWIMMING: Central campers will have the opportunity to swim during camp from 1pm-3pm. Campers will have to pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end. Campers that cannot pass that test, will be limited to the shallow end of the pool.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Campers will have the opportunity to try many different sports, activities, and much more. Summer is the perfect time to try something new!
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NEXTREX RECYCLING CHALLENGE COMPLETED! | |
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The WAWM RCS Recreational Adult Day Program - RAD has achieved its goal of collecting 1000 lbs of plastic! A massive thank you to our community for helping them achieve this milestone. They are thrilled to have been able to make an impact in our environment and be able to create a bench made out of recycled plastic!
Please kindly note the Recreation Center is no longer collecting plastic.
Again, thank you for your continued support!
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A big thank you to everyone who supported the first-ever RAD Goes All-In(clusive) Lap-a-thon & Hoop-a-thon! Thanks to all for your support, over $2,400 has been raised to purchase a communication board for the park at the Recreation Center.
Thank you to our community for helping RAD go all in!
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Stop by Café RAD, located inside the Recreation Center - 2450 S. 68th St. on Mondays & Wednesdays this JUNE. 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.
LEMONADE IS BACK!
Stop by to enjoy a delicious cup of lemonade, coffee (hot or iced), a bottle of water or a delicious treat from Aggie's Bakery and
help support Café RAD!
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JUNE 18TH - AUGUST 15TH AT 5PM
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
AT LIBERTY HEIGHTS PARK* - 1540 S. 62ND ST.
*In the event of inclement weather we will meet at Horace Mann Elementary Cafeteria - 6213 W. Lapham St.
JUNE 19TH - AUGUST 14TH AT 5PM
WEDNESDAYS
AT LAFOLLETTE PARK - 9418 W. WASHINGTON ST.
| Take away the stress of family meal prep, relax and enjoy a meal together as a family and as a community. Each mealtime, we will include valuable nutritional information and family activities. Nutritional education will be provided, along with take-home tools, tips, and resources by the West Allis Health Department. This program is open to families with children ages 18 and younger. RSVP weekly by clicking the button below. | |
BENEFITS OF FAMILY MEALS:
• Relieve some of the day-to-day stresses
• Enjoy conversation with each other
• Build better relationships
• Build a sense of belonging that can lead to better self-esteem
• Research has shown that children are willing to try a variety of foods during family meals.
This program is presented by WAWM Recreation & Community Services in partnership with the Southwest Suburban Health Department.
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WAWM YOUTH SWIM TEAM
FOR AGES 8-18
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The WAWM Youth Swim Team is a great way to meet other swimmers, improve your skills and compete against one another. The team welcomes swimmers with any history in swimming. Whether you are here to win races or just stay in shape, you will find a place in the WAWM Youth Swim Team. Join us this summer and discover the benefits of being on a team.
Prerequisite: Can swim at least 1 length of a 25 yard pool without stopping.
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MONDAYS
Dates: June 10 - August 12
Times: 7pm-8pm
Location: Nathan Hale High School - 11601 W. Lincoln Ave.
Fee: $60 RES/$90NR
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WEDNESDAYS
Dates: June 12 - August 14
Times: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Central High School - 8516 W. Lincoln Ave.
Fee: $60 RES/$90NR
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YOUTH SPORTS:
FALL SOCCER LEAGUES
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4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER LEAGUES
DATES: August 14 - October 2
Teams meet once a week, every Wednesday
TIMES: 5pm-5:55pm or 6pm-6:55pm
LOCATION: Irving Elementary
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 29, 5pm
Fee: $30/$45NR (fee will increase by $10 after July 29)
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2ND-8TH GRADE LEAGUES
DATES: August 12 - October 19
Teams meet twice a week, every Monday, Tuesday or Thursday & Saturday
TIMES: 5:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATIONS: Irving Elementary
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 29, 5pm
Fee: $35/$53NR (fee will increase by $10 after July 29)
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4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES
DATES: August 17 - October 12
Teams meet once a week, every Saturday
TIMES: 9am, 10am, 11am or 12pm
LOCATIONS: PRACTICES at Franklin Elementary & GAMES at WA Athletic Complex
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 29, 5pm
Fee: $30/$45NR (fee will increase by $10 after July 29)
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2ND-8TH GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES
DATES: August 13 - October 19
Teams meet twice a week, every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday & Saturday
TIMES: 5:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATIONS: PRACTICES at Franklin Elementary & GAMES at WA Athletic Complex
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 29, 5pm
Fee: $35/$53NR (fee will increase by $10 after July 29)
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4K-1ST GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
DATES: September 19 - November 7
Teams meet once a week, every Thursday
TIMES: 5pm-5:55pm or 6pm-6:55pm
LOCATIONS: Recreation Center
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 23, 4pm
Fee: $30/$45NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 23)
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2ND-8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
DATES: September 10 - November 16
Teams meet twice a week, every Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday & Saturday
TIMES: 5:45pm or 6:45 & 2nd-3rd grade 7pm-7:55pm
LOCATIONS: PRACTICES at Recreation Center & GAMES at Lane Intermediate
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 23, 4pm
Fee: $40/$60NR (fee will increase by $10 after August 23)
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101 DALMATIANS KIDS
NEW! Elementary Musical -
Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
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2024 SUMMER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
DATES: July 12th-14th
LOCATION: Dottke High School -
7815 W. Lapham St.
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LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
Intermediate/High School Musical - Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.
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2024 SUMMER PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
DATES: August 8th-11th
LOCATION: Nathan Hale High School -
11601 W. Lincoln Ave.
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