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MIDDLETON PUBLIC LANDS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY
2021
Summer Rec Guide
Find us on:
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us
CONTACT US
Staff
MIDDLETON PUBLIC LANDS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
Location: 7426 Hubbard Avenue
(City Hall)
Director Matt Amundson Recreation Supervisor Greg Lamping
Phone: 608-821-8360 Asst. Director for Recreation Rebecca Price Office Manager Carrie Schneck
Email: middletonrec@cityofmiddleton.us Asst. Director for Field Services/ Mark Wegner Youth Center Director Gabrielle Hinahara
City Forester Youth Center Asst. Director John Hunter
Website: www.cityofmiddleton.us
SHARING OUR GOALS
OFFICE HOURS
Our Purpose Our Vision
Memorial Day - Labor Day The Middleton Recreation Division’s purpose Meeting Middleton’s needs while enhancing
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm is to serve as a catalyst in the development, quality of life.
Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm initiation, coordination, and the support for a
Inclusion Statement
variety of leisure time activities and facilities
We welcome all individuals to our programs
COMMITTEE MEETINGS for all community members.
and facilities regardless of race, color, religion,
Our Mission gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission The City of Middleton seeks to provide a park family status, national origin, age, disability or
1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm and recreation system that will accomplish the socio-economic status.
Conservancy Lands Committee following:
Accommodations
4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm • Meet the needs of current residents and If you require an accommodation in order to
Commission on Youth future generations participate, please contact the department.
1st Monday of the month at 6:45pm • Preserve and protect the City’s open space,
water, cultural and natural resources
• Offer barrier free access for all visitors
• Provide a park and recreation program
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Table of Contents
middletonplrf Aquatics 5-9 Shelter & Rental Information 28
Youth Programs 10-17 Parks & Facilities 29
Follow us on YouTube Youth Sports 18-23 Splash Pad & Dog Parks 30
Middleton Recreation Youth Center 24-25 WPRA Tickets & Scholarship 31
Adult Recreation 26 National Night Out 32
Follow us on Twitter Parks/Conservancy/Forestry 27
Middleton PLRF
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Middleton Recreation RECREATION INFO — Table of Contents • How to Register
To our community,
As we hope to be nearing the end of the pandemic, we realize that many
of us are looking forward to being able to participate in numerous summer
How to Register
1) ONLINE REGISTRATION
activities. We also realize that things are subject to change and suggest that To Register Online: The online system is available 24 hours
you check back frequently to see what programs and facilities are available a day, seven days a week. Registration is completed through
and under what guidelines. We will attempt to convey additions, changes, and RecDesk. To find the activities you want to register for and enroll in
cancellations as best we can via email, the City of Middleton website, and our
programs, go to www.cityofmiddleton.us, hover over “I Want To”,
social media channels (listed on the previous page).
and click “Register for Recreation Programs”. This will link you to
As always, we thank you for your patronage and look forward to seeing you this the RecDesk site. Not all classes or programs may be available for
summer at our facilities and in our programs!
online registration.
Be safe,
PLRF Staff
What’s My Password? If you plan on registering online and have
forgotten your login or password, please DO NOT create a new
account! Call or email the recreation office to reset your login or
Recreation Program Registration Begins password prior to registering.
Monday, May 3 Confirmations: Once you complete your registration and have
paid with a credit card, you will receive an email confirmation.
Daytime Swim Lesson Please open this receipt to confirm registration details are correct.
Registration Dates: No other confirmations or reminders will be sent to you.
2) MAIL-IN
SESSION START DATE END DATE Mail-in registration will be accepted for all programs beginning
1 MAY 6 JUNE 9 on the dates listed. Completed registration forms with payments
made to MRD should be sent to:
2 JUNE 3 JUNE 23
Middleton Recreation Division
3 JULY 1 JULY 7 7426 Hubbard Ave
4 JULY 15 JULY 21 Middleton, WI 53562
Evening Swim Lesson 3) WALK-IN (7426 HUBBARD AVENUE)
At the time of this writing, City Hall offices are closed except
Registration Dates: by appointment. Call 821-8360 to schedule your appointment
for walk-in registration.
SESSION START DATE END DATE
4) PHONE (608-821-8360)
1 MAY 6 JUNE 9 At the time of this writing, City Hall offices are closed. Due to this
2 JULY 1 JULY 7 closure, we will allow phone registration to ensure our programs
remain accessible to individuals who do not have internet access.
Phone registrations are available during office hours and are
RESIDENT (R)/NON-RESIDENT (NR) subject to the same registration dates as all other registration
For program enrollment, a resident is someone who resides within methods.
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District boundaries.
Non-Residents reside outside of the school district boundaries. Disclaimer: This is not a school-sponsored activity and the Middleton-Cross Plains
Area School District does not provide support or endorsement of this program/activity.
Confirming Residency Status: Those who do not live within the It has neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, or activities announced
53562 zip code, but reside within school district boundaries, must in this brochure/flyer. Permission to distribute this material must not be considered a
contact the recreation office prior to registering. Recreation staff will recommendation or endorsement by the school district.
manually adjust your residency status to “resident” in RecDesk.
If you do not contact us ahead of time to adjust your account, the
system will charge you as a non-resident and non-resident fees
will not be refunded.
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 3
Registration Information WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE!
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS
All credit/debit card payments, including online payments, are charged a
non-refundable processing fee.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
The registration deadline for classes is one week prior to the class start date, Those interested in applying for financial assistance
can find forms online and in our office.
unless otherwise noted. If the program begins on a Saturday or Sunday, the Please call us at 608-821-8360 during business hours.
registration deadline is on the Friday one week prior.
MIN/MAX ENROLLMENT
Middleton Recreation will determine the minimum number of participants
needed to hold the program and reserves the right to cap enrollment when
deemed necessary. If the minimum number for a program is not met one
week prior to the program start date, the program will be cancelled. Are you interested in assisting families in need?
LATE REGISTRATIONS Please consider donating in order to help our community
Late registrations will not be accepted, unless approved by the Recreation members with financial hardship participate in our
programs! You can do this online through RecDesk
Division Staff. Registration deadlines are important, so please register on
using program code 9000.000,
time! They help us purchase supplies, apparel, and assign staff prior to the or with a check made payable to MRD.
program start.
REFUNDS
Full refunds will be made on all classes cancelled by Recreation Division. Aplicaciones financieras
Refunds will be honored for any written request (including email) made de la ayuda disponibles en Español
a minimum of one week prior to the start of the class or program. Credit
card processing fees are non-refundable. Refunds will not be issued for
unattended classes, weather related cancellations, or holiday dates. A $5.00
service charge is withheld for all refunds, unless the activity is cancelled by
the Recreation Division. There will be no refunds issued once a program
starts. Participants who miss classes due to illness, vacations, etc., will not be HAVE AN IDEA FOR A
provided the opportunity to make them up.
CLASS OR PROGRAM?
PROGRAM POSTPONEMENTS/INCLEMENT WEATHER
Any program postponed due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. The Middleton Recreation Division is always looking
The Middleton Recreation Division will post messages on Facebook and/or for new program ideas to offer our community! If you
email class registrants in case of inclement weather. If MCPASD closes, no have a suggestion for a new program, or would like
programs will be held at the schools and the Youth Center will be closed.
to lead an activity, please contact the department via
If you would like more information about cancellations or postponements,
check the Department’s Facebook page or call the recreation hotline at email at: middletonrec@cityofmiddleton.us
608-821-8357.
AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Children must meet youth program age restrictions by the first day of
the program. Grade restrictions are based on the grade completed in the
Activity Locations
City Hall 7426 Hubbard Ave
2020-21 school year. Age and grade requirements are set to benefit all
children and to allow for age appropriate instruction. Participants who do Fireman’s Park 7400 Lee St
not register for the correct class may be contacted to move classes or lose Hubbard Activity Center 7448 Hubbard Ave
their spot in the program. (Use Senior Center Entrance)
PHOTO POLICY Kromrey Middle School 7009 Donna Dr
Middleton Recreation Division programs and events are often photographed Lakeview Park 6300 Mendota Ave
for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included in a Recreation
Orchid Heights Park 3960 Valley Ridge Rd
Division photo, please indicate this to the instructor and/or photographer.
Parisi Park 2405 Park St
LIABILITY
Participants must assume full responsibility for injuries while participating. Taylor Park 5280 Bishops Bay Pkwy
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Aquatics POOL INFORMATION — Hours • Admission Fees • Aquatic Center Closing Information
The Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center will open for the season on
June 5. The outdoor facility includes zero-depth pool entrance, an eight POOL RESERVATIONS
lane competition pool, as well as a diving well. Other attractions at The following applies for Public (Open) Swim:
the center include two 134-foot run waterslides, interactive water play
equipment, and a drop slide.
All patrons will pre-register and pre-pay for their lap or open swim slot
HOURS OF OPERATION: JUNE 8 - AUGUST 22, 2021 via RecDesk. There will be two open swim available Sunday through
Mon/Wed/Fri Swim Team 6 - 9:45am Saturday:
Swim Lessons 10am - 12:15pm Session 1 is 1-3:15pm and Session 2 is 3:45-6pm.
Public Swim 1 - 6pm
Lap swim times are one hour increments on Sunday 9am-12:15pm.
Swim Team 6 - 8pm
Tue/Thu Swim Team 6 - 9:45am Registration opens each Thursday for the following Monday through
Swim Lessons 10am - 12:15pm Sunday. Registrations will not be accepted at the door. Registration will
Public Swim 1 - 6pm close 60 minutes prior to the session start time if the session is not full.
Swim Lessons 6 - 7:30pm As part of the increased safety measure and guidelines per the county,
Saturday Public Swim 1 - 6pm state, and CDC, the following are in place:
Sunday Lap Swim 9am - 12:15pm • Patrons will enter the front door and check-in.
(Lap swim requires a pre-registration & pre-payment) • Limited use of locker rooms – i.e. come dressed to swim using restrooms
Public Swim 1 - 6pm only when needed.
• Wearing a mask is encouraged anytime patrons are not in the water.
ADMISSION FEES • No concessions are available. You may bring water in a sealed, non-glass
container.
Daily Fee $4.00 All persons entering the facility pay
admission fee whether entering the • No pool furniture is available for patron use. Patrons may bring their own
water or not. lawn chairs and will use them at a designated space of 6 feet between
households.
AQUATIC CENTER CLOSINGS • The sand area and playground are closed.
The Aquatic Center may close for the following reasons. In the event of • No patrons are to rest/sit on the concrete apron surrounding the pool basin.
The deck will remain open to facilitate ease of movement and 6 foot social
a closing we will attempt to reopen if possible. Should a closing occur,
distancing requirements.
refunds are not available. • Patrons will exit the facility through the parking lot side gate.
Inclement Weather - If the air temperature is less than 60 degrees,
or if it is raining heavily or thundering and/or lightning, the Aquatic HOW TO CANCEL YOUR POOL RESERVATION
Center will be closed. Cancellations can be made up to a ½ hour prior to the scheduled start time of
Contamination - Should a water contamination event occur, we are the open swim. After that time, no refunds or credits will be issued.
required to clear the pool for a specified amount of time based on the Cancellations cannot be made online.
type of contamination.
Monday-Thursday please call the Recreation Office to cancel your
reservation at 608-821-8360 or email
middletonrec@ci.middleton.wi.us
Friday-Sunday please call the pool at 608-836-3450 or email
aquatic@cityofmiddleton.us
Find the Walter Bauman Aquatic Center on Facebook!
Email - aquatic@cityofmiddleton.us
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 5
AQUATICS — Swimming & Diving Level Information
SWIMMING & DIVING LESSONS: Parent/Toddler
Cost: $50R/$75NR per session This class is designed to introduce parents and toddlers to water safety,
Location: Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center various holds, and water exploration.
Days: Mon - Fri SWIM DISCOVERY (AGES 5 +)
All Recreation Division swim lessons are taught by American Red Cross Level 1
certified Water Safety Instructors. Classes are offered in accordance with This level is water skill introduction and helps kids become comfortable
National Red Cross recommendations. Class sizes are limited to provide in the aquatic atmosphere. Kids will advance in bobbing, blowing
safe student/instructor ratios and to insure quality. Once the enrollment bubbles, holding breath, entering and exiting the pool properly, vertical
max is met, a waiting list will begin. There is no guarantee that those on position recovery, glides and floats on the front and back, treading
the waiting list will get into the class, thus we recommend registering water, retrieving submerged objects, and learning to alternate and use
early and only for the appropriate level, as no adjustments will be made. arms and legs simultaneously while on front and back.
The Red Cross suggests it will take most students at least 2 sessions to
Level 2
successfully acquire the skills needed to be promoted to the next level;
The fundamentals of aquatic skills are taught in this level. Kids will
we encourage you to follow this guideline when registering your child.
incorporate the fundamentals from level one and begin more skilled
INCLEMENT WEATHER: floats: front, back, and jellyfish. Other skills include recovering to a
If the air temperature is less than 60 degrees or it is lightning, and/ vertical position, rolling from front to back/ back to front, changing
or driving rain, the Aquatic Center will be closed. Lessons will not be directions while swimming, using the arms in a finning action, treading
rescheduled. Classes are cancelled no earlier than 30 minutes prior to water, and using arms and legs while swimming on front and back.
the start of each class. The first inclement weather day will be an out of Level 3
water safety day. Please use these brief level descriptions to help as your This level’s main focus is stroke development. Kids will begin the lesson
reference: by stepping or jumping into the water and will move towards entering
YOUTH DIVING LESSONS: by using headfirst entry from a seated position. They will learn how to
Designed for participants who have completed Level 3 of the Red Cross move to a safe position by bobbing, how to use rotary breathing and
Swim Lesson program and are comfortable in 12 feet of water. survival and back floats, change from a vertical to a horizontal position,
and continue to build on the treading water skill. The basic backstroke
Beginner: little or no diving experience or knowledge
and front crawl are introduced at this level.
Intermediate/advanced: experience in 3 or more dives
Level 4
SWIM LESSONS: This level continues to focus on the stroke development. Kids will now
6 months-3 years old: Parent/Toddler enter the water using the headfirst method from the side of the pool
3-4 years old: Preschool Levels 1-P and 2-P and will incorporate the compact and stride positions. Kids will learn
5 years and up: Levels 1-6 the feet first surface dive, underwater swim, and open turns while
Preschool classes are specifically designed for students 3-4 years old. doing the front crawl and backstroke, and tread water in two different
Children must be able to be in the water comfortably, without a parent, methods. Strokes include: front and back crawl, elementary backstroke,
and be ready to comprehend & follow instructions. breaststroke, and side stroke. Kids will use the flutter and dolphin kicks
while on their back.
TODDLER SWIM (AGES 3 - 4)
Level 1-P Level 5
This level is an orientation to the water and provides children with This level focuses on stroke enhancement. Entering the pool will be
basic swimming skills. Lessons include exiting and entering the water done by a shallow dive from the side of the pool, which is a transition
in various ways, blowing bubbles with the mouth and nose, bobbing, into gliding and beginning the front crawl. Kids will submerge fully,
gaining comfort with opening eyes under water, retrieving objects from and also learn the tuck and pike surface dives. Participants will use front
shallow water, vertical position recovery, gliding and floating on front and back flip turns. Sculling is introduced at this level. Strokes include:
and back, basic water treading, learning alternate and simultaneous front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, side stroke,
movements of legs and arms, and rolling from back to front/front to and butterfly.
back. Level 6
Level 2-P This level refines the participant’s strokes and skill expertise. The
This level focuses on children gaining skills independence and main focus is on swimming with comfort, effectiveness, strength, and
developing comfort while in and around the water. Lessons include sleekness over a longer distance. This level prepares participants for
proper entering and exiting of pool, bobbing, retrieving submerged more advanced courses, such as diving, lifeguarding, etc.
objects with eyes open, changing from a front and back glide or float to
a vertical position, front to back/back to front roll, using arms and legs to
tread water, finning action, and the combined use of leg and arm action
to move back and forth.
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AQUATICS — Daytime Swim & Dive Lessons Schedule
SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4
JUNE 14-25 JUNE 28 – JULY 9 JULY 12–23 JULY 26 – AUGUST 6
Registration 5/6 – 6/9 Registration 6/3 – 6/23 Registration 7/1 – 7/7 Registration 7/15 – 7/21
10:00 - 10:30am 10:00 - 10:30am 10:00 - 10:30am 10:00 - 10:30am
LEVEL 1 4100.100 LEVEL 1 4100.200 LEVEL 1 4100.300 LEVEL 1 4100.400
LEVEL 1-P 4150.100 LEVEL 1-P 4150.200 LEVEL 1-P 4150.300 LEVEL 1-P 4150.400
LEVEL 2 4200.100 LEVEL 2 4200.200 LEVEL 2 4200.300 LEVEL 2 4200.400
LEVEL 2-P 4250.100 LEVEL 2-P 4250.200 LEVEL 2-P 4250.300 LEVEL 2-P 4250.400
LEVEL 3 4300.100 LEVEL 3 4300.200 LEVEL 3 4300.300 LEVEL 3 4300.400
LEVEL 4 4400.100 LEVEL 4 4400.200 LEVEL 4 4400.300 LEVEL 4 4400.400
LEVEL 5 4500.100 LEVEL 5 4500.200 LEVEL 5 4500.300 LEVEL 5 4500.400
LEVEL 6 4600.100 LEVEL 6 4600.200 LEVEL 6 4600.300 LEVEL 6 4600.400
10:35 - 11:05am 10:35 - 11:05am 10:35 - 11:05am 10:35 - 11:05am
LEVEL 1 4101.100 LEVEL 1 4101.200 LEVEL 1 4101.300 LEVEL 1 4101.400
LEVEL 1-P 4151.100 LEVEL 1-P 4151.200 LEVEL 1-P 4151.300 LEVEL 1-P 4151.400
LEVEL 2 4201.100 LEVEL 2 4201.200 LEVEL 2 4201.300 LEVEL 2 4201.400
LEVEL 2-P 4251.100 LEVEL 2-P 4251.200 LEVEL 2-P 4251.300 LEVEL 2-P 4251.400
LEVEL 3 4301.100 LEVEL 3 4301.200 LEVEL 3 4301.300 LEVEL 3 4301.400
LEVEL 4 4401.100 LEVEL 4 4401.200 LEVEL 4 4401.300 LEVEL 4 4401.400
LEVEL 5 4501.100 LEVEL 5 4501.200 LEVEL 5 4501.300 LEVEL 5 4501.400
LEVEL 6 4601.100 LEVEL 6 4601.200 LEVEL 6 4601.300 LEVEL 6 4601.400
BEGINNER DIVE 4025.100 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.200 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.300 BEGINNER DIVE 4025.400
11:10 - 11:40am 11:10 - 11:40am 11:10 - 11:40am 11:10 - 11:40am
LEVEL 1 4102.100 LEVEL 1 4102.200 LEVEL 1 4102.300 LEVEL 1 4102.400
LEVEL 1-P 4152.100 LEVEL 1-P 4152.200 LEVEL 1-P 4152.300 LEVEL 1-P 4152.400
LEVEL 2 4202.100 LEVEL 2 4202.200 LEVEL 2 4202.300 LEVEL 2 4202.400
LEVEL 2-P 4252.100 LEVEL 2-P 4252.200 LEVEL 2-P 4252.300 LEVEL 2-P 4252.400
LEVEL 3 4302.100 LEVEL 3 4302.200 LEVEL 3 4302.300 LEVEL 3 4302.400
LEVEL 4 4402.100 LEVEL 4 4402.200 LEVEL 4 4402.300 LEVEL 4 4402.400
LEVEL 5 4502.100 LEVEL 5 4502.200 LEVEL 5 4502.300 LEVEL 5 4502.400
LEVEL 6 4602.100 LEVEL 6 4602.200 LEVEL 6 4602.300 LEVEL 6 4602.400
INT/ADV DIVE 4026.100 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.200 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.300 INT/ADV DIVE 4026.400
11:45am - 12:15pm 11:45am - 12:15pm 11:45am - 12:15pm 11:45am - 12:15pm
LEVEL 1 4103.100 LEVEL 1 4103.200 LEVEL 1 4103.300 LEVEL 1 4103.400
LEVEL 1-P 4153.100 LEVEL 1-P 4153.200 LEVEL 1-P 4153.300 LEVEL 1-P 4153.400
LEVEL 2 4203.100 LEVEL 2 4203.200 LEVEL 2 4203.300 LEVEL 2 4203.400
LEVEL 2-P 4253.100 LEVEL 2-P 4253.200 LEVEL 2-P 4253.300 LEVEL 2-P 4253.400
LEVEL 3 4303.100 LEVEL 3 4303.200 LEVEL 3 4303.300 LEVEL 3 4303.400
LEVEL 4 4403.100 LEVEL 4 4403.200 LEVEL 4 4403.300 LEVEL 4 4403.400
LEVEL 5 4503.100 LEVEL 5 4503.200 LEVEL 5 4503.300 LEVEL 5 4503.400
LEVEL 6 4603.100 LEVEL 6 4603.200 LEVEL 6 4603.300 LEVEL 6 4603.400
PARENT/TODDLER 4000.100 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.200 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.300 PARENT/TODDLER 4000.400
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 7
AQUATICS — Evening Swim Lessons • Special Events
SESSION 1E $48R/$72NR SESSION 2E $48R/$72NR
Evening Swim Lessons CLASS JUNE 15 - JULY 8
TUES & THUR EVENINGS
REGISTRATION 5/6-6/7
JULY 13 - AUGUST 5
TUES & THUR EVENINGS
REGISTRATION 7/1-7/7
6:10 - 6:40PM
Older Youth Lessons PARENT/TODDLER 4000.600 4000.700
(Ages 10-14)
LEVEL 1 4100.600 4100.700
This class is designed for older youth with little to no swimming
experience. Basic water orientation and skills from Learn to Swim Levels LEVEL 1-P 4150.600 4150.700
1, 2 & 3 will be worked on. LEVEL 2 4200.600 4200.700
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: COST: LEVEL 2-P 4250.600 4250.700
4700.600 Tue/Thu 6/15 - 7/8 6:10 - 6:40pm $48R/$72NR LEVEL 3 4300.600 4300.700
4700.700 Tue/Thu 7/13 - 8/5 6:10 - 6:40pm $48R/$72NR
LEVEL 4 4400.600 4400.700
6:45 - 7:15PM
Teen/Adult Lessons LEVEL 1 4101.601 4101.701
(Ages 14+)
LEVEL 1-P 4151.601 4151.701
This class is designed for teens and adults with little to no formal
swimming experience. Participants will work on various swim skills with LEVEL 2 4201.601 4201.701
an individualized focus.
LEVEL 2-P 4251.601 4251.701
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: COST: LEVEL 3 4301.601 4301.701
4800.601 Tue/Thu 6/15 - 7/8 6:45 - 7:15pm $48R/$72NR LEVEL 4 4401.601 4401.701
4800.701 Tue/Thu 7/13 - 8/5 6:45 - 7:15pm $48R/$72NR
LEVEL 5 4500.601 4500.701
LEVEL 6 4600.601 4600.701
Special Events at the Walter Bauman Aquatic Center
Adaptive Family Swim Little Splashers Pool Party
Adaptive Family Swim at the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center focuses on Join us for a splash of fun at the Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center on Tuesday,
person with disabilities and their families & caregivers being able to explore August 17 from 10am-12pm! This special event is for little splashers, age 8
the pool. Assistive devices will be permitted if needed to be able to participate. and under, along with their adult caretakers to have the pool to themselves. No
on Saturday, August 14 from 10am-12pm! This special event is FREE for big kids allowed! Admission is $4/person and all persons under eight must be
persons with disabilities and their families/caregivers. accompanied into the water by someone 16 years of age or older.
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
4900.200 Sat 8/14 10am - 12pm 4951.200 Tue 8/17 10am - 12pm
Middle School Night at the Pool
Middle School students will have full use of the pool just for themselves! Join
us for an evening of swimming, activities, and music. Proceeds will benefit the
Middleton Youth Center. Open to those in grades 5-8 from 6-8pm on Thursday,
August 19. Please note this event is ONLY for Middle Schoolers, and the pool
will be closed to all others. Admission is $4/person.
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
4952.200 Thu 8/19 6 - 8pm
All special events require pre-registration. Capacity limits will apply based on
current guidelines. Please register on RecDesk:
https://middleton.recdesk.com/Community/Home
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AQUATICS — Gators Swim & Dive Team
2021 MIDDLETON GATORS: SUMMER SWIM & DIVE TEAM
The Middleton Gators Swim & Dive Team provides an exciting, challenging, educational and FUN environment for swimmers and divers throughout the
summer. We pride ourselves on creating a positive experience for children of all skill levels. Our goal is to teach the value of team cooperation, safety,
hard work, and the pursuit of personal excellence. Through the Middleton Gators experience, we hope to give your children memories and tools to help
build a healthy and happy future. The Gators Team is open to anyone 5 to 18 years of age. Swimmers and divers must have passed Level 4 of Red
Cross Swimming Lessons (or equivalent) and must also demonstrate the ability to complete the majority of a practice in order to participate
on the team. For all new 10 & under members the week of June 7th through June 11th will serve as an evaluation period.
Registration Scholarships are available; please refer to the team website for details.
All swimmers and divers are strongly encouraged to participate in the entire season, ending with the All-City Championship meet.
The All-City 2021 Dive meet is July 26 & 27. The All-City Swim 2021 meet is July 29, 30, & 31.
2021 Online registration opens April 1, for returning Gator families and April 11, for new families.
On the April 28th & May 5th we will be hosting fittings for team suits at Practices and home meets are held at the Walter R. Bauman Outdoor
the Simply Swimming store, 6649 University Avenue, Middleton; please Aquatic Center – 2400 Park Lawn Place in Middleton. 2021 dive and swim
visit our website for full details of these nights and links to the sign up meet schedules can be found on the Gator website.
genius for this event. Please register Online before attending the
For the safety of all participants have limited the number of swimmers
fittings. Team suits, accessories, and personalized team apparel will be
on our team.
available for purchase. Gator representatives will available to answer
questions. See the Gator website for details. During the Gator season **Please Register Early**
all team members making purchases at Simply Swimming will receive a
10% discount.
Please visit our website for additional information as well as the
2021 Swim & Dive fees, meet schedules and practice times.
www.middletongators.com
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 9
Baking/Cooking YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Baking & Cooking
Unfortunately, due to the nature of these classes, food allergy Just Dip It! (Ages 6 - 13)
accommodations may not be possible.
Recipes to dunk, dip, and dollop your chips, fruit or veggies!
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Edible Bouquet (Ages 8 - 12) Cost: $25 /Participant Min: 8/Max: 12
Celebrate the special person in your life by creating an edible bouquet just in CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE:
time for Mother’s Day! We will decorate cake pops and make candy flowers, 5007.302 Fri 7/30 9:30 - 11am 6-9
complete with packaging and a card! 5008.302 Fri 7/30 12:30 - 2pm 10 - 13
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 Cupcakes (Ages 10 - 14)
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Create your very own cupcake push pop! Fill, frost, and decorate six cupcakes to
5019.301 Sat 5/8 11am - 12pm take home and enjoy!
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Chocolate Lover’s Dream (Ages 6 - 13) Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12
Do you like chocolate? Then this class is for you! Chocolate this and chocolate CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
that to get us started and the chocolate fountain to finish it off! 5009.303 Mon 8/9 1 - 2:30pm
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $25 Participant Min: 8/Max: 10 Desserts in a Jar (Ages 10 - 14)
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE: Delicious meets adorable in our favorite new culinary trend: dessert in jars.
5002.301 Fri 6/11 9:30 - 11am 6-9 Make desserts you can take home or give as a gift!
5003.301 Fri 6/11 12:30 - 2pm 10 - 13 Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12
Sweet Treats (Ages 6 - 13) CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
Sometimes you just need something sweet! Make a variety of treats that will 5010.303 Fri 8/13 1 - 2:30pm
satisfy your sweet tooth!
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $25 /Participant Min: 8/Max: 10
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE:
5004.301 Mon 6/28 1 - 2:30pm 6-9
5001.301 Wed 6/30 1 - 2:30pm 10 - 13
Fruity Fun (Ages 6 - 13)
A number of fruit-based delectables will be created during this class.
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $25/Participant Min: 8/Max: 10
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGE:
5005.302 Mon 7/12 1 - 2:30pm 6-9
5006.302 Wed 7/14 1 - 2:30pm 10 - 13
10 Middleton Recreation DivisionDrama YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Drama in the Park • Creative Drama
Puppets & Tales Creative Drama
(Grades 1 - 3) (Grades 5 - 9)
Join us in this adventure creating your own puppet and telling one-of-a- Are you interested in theater and performance? Creative Drama is a five-week
kind tales. Explore your child’s imagination making puppets with different program that will culminate in a production directed by Katrina Williams
materials. Create different kinds of puppets and learn techniques to bring a Brunner. Katrina, a UW Madison graduate with a degree in theater, is the
tale alive! Director of Theater for Middleton High School and has over 25 years of arts
Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center education experience. For the past 20 years she has worked as a director and
choreographer for various theater companies.
Instructor: Katrina Brunner & Drama Staff
Cost: $50/Participant Min: 6/Max: 10 Specific roles will be determined by audition. Auditions will be held on the
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: first day of rehearsal - all who sign up will be cast. Participants must prepare
3106.301 Thur 6/17 - 7/15 9:30 - 11:30am a memorized audition piece from the materials provided online. A final cast
list will be determined following the audition. Rehearsals will be held for five
Drama in the Park weeks, June 21-July 22, with performances July 22-24 (to be determined
(Grades 1 - 4) based on pandemic guidelines at that time). Rehearsals will generally go from
1-4 pm Monday-Thursday. Please note that actors must be at all rehearsals
During this four-week class, children will play theater games, experiment with they are called to during the five-week period. However, if an actor is not in the
improvisation, and learn basic performance skills: all that it takes to put on a scene being rehearsed s/he should not attend rehearsal that day.
show! Participants will learn many important aspects of acting in a creative
and supportive environment. On the last day of class, the performers will The official rehearsal calendar will be distributed once the show has been cast,
demonstrate their hard work with a performance for friends and family. All skill but a handout with more detailed information about rehearsal expectations
levels are welcome! If your child doesn’t have theater experience, don’t worry, will be available at the Recreation Division Office starting June 1. Audition
this will be the perfect opportunity for them to explore their talents. materials will also be available for download or at the Rec Office June 1.
No Class July 5. No rehearsals July 5.
Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center
Instructor: Katrina Brunner & Drama Staff Cost: $150/Participant Min: 10/Max: 30
Cost: $45/Participant Min: 10 /Max: 20
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME:
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: GRADES: 3102.301 Mon - Thur 6/21 - 7/23 1 - 4pm
3101.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/14 9 - 10am 3-4
3100.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/14 10:30 - 11:30am 1-2 Prop and Scenery Design
(Grades 6 - 12)
This is a program for children who are interested in prop, scenery, and set
construction for the Creative Drama production. Please see “Creative Drama”
for more details.
Location: Fireman’s Park/Performing Arts Center
Instructor: Nico Berthelon
Cost: $50/Participant Min: 8 /Max: 15
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
3103.301 Tue 6/22 - 7/20 10am - 12pm
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 11Dance YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Twinkle Toes • Ballet • Jazz
Twinkle Toes Introduction to Ballet
(Ages 3 - 4) (Ages 5 - 7)
Discover the joy of dancing! This class is an introduction to rhythm, creative In this class, we will focus on ballet technique through the use of barre training,
movement, props, and simple dance steps to make learning fun. Children across-the-floor combinations, and skills including pirouettes, leaps, and
develop coordination, flexibility, and expression in a structured environment. jumps. Ballet technique includes turned-out feet and proper posture pointed
Location: City Hall Council Chambers toes and straight legs and overall balance while in stationary positions. Dancers
will also work on their rhythm and musical coordination.
Min: 8/Max: 12
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: COST:
Cost: $24/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12
5400.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 4:30 - 5pm $20
5400.302 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 5:05 - 5:35pm $20 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
5401.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 4:30 - 5pm $35 5402.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 5:20 - 6:10pm
5401.302 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 5:05 - 5:35pm $35
Ballet/Lyrical
Introduction to Jazz (Ages 5 - 8)
(Ages 5+) In this class we will focus on ballet technique through the use of barre training,
This introductory course will focus on the coordination and syncopation of jazz, across the floor combinations and skills in the center. While the foundation of
as well as utilize beginner level skills such as kicks and jumps. We will build on the class focuses on ballet, the end of session performance will be centered on
these skills by creating a small combination that will be performed at the end lyrical expression and theatrics.
of the session. Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Location: City Hall Council Chambers Min: 8/Max: 12
Cost: $24/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: COST:
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE: 5411.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 5:40 - 6:25pm $24
5407.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 6:30 - 7:15pm 5-7 5412.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 5:40 - 6:25pm $42
5408.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 4:30 - 5:15pm 7-9
5409.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 7:10 - 8pm 9+ Jazz
(Ages 7+)
Introduction to Hip Hop Have fun with this upbeat and high energy class, while building off of skills
(Ages 5 - 10) from the introductory jazz class. We will be expanding the dancers’ range
of skills and technique, and will be working towards performing a fun-filled
Have fun with this upbeat, high-energy class! We teach rhythm, musicality,
routine at the end of the program. The intention is to have a showcase
coordination, and age-appropriate hip hop choreography. Dancers will learn
performance at Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29.
fun, upbeat combinations to practice gettin’ groovy!
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Cost: $45/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
Cost: $24/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE:
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: AGE:
5415.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 4:30 - 5:15pm 7 - 9
5413.301 Mon 6/7 - 6/28 6:15 - 7:05pm 5-7
5416.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 5:20 - 6:10pm 9+
5414.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 7:20 - 8:10pm 7-10
12 Middleton Recreation DivisionDance YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Hip Hop • Poms • Improv
Poms Musical Theatre
(Ages 7 - 10) (Ages 7 - 10)
Come shake your pom poms in this enthusiastic class. This is a beginner class In this class, we will work on performance skills and theatrical facials in addition
that introduces pom technique, the use of props, and jazz choreography/skills. to learning a routine inspired by Broadway musicals, Disney movies, or popular
We will be learning a routine to an upbeat, pop song that will be performed shows. The style of the routine will be mainly jazz-centered with influences
at the Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29. Poms and T-shirt included in the coming from other musical performances. This class ends with a performance
registration fee. at the Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Cost: $50/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15 Cost: $45/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
5403.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 6:15 - 7:05pm 5418.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 7:20 - 8:10pm
Hip Hop
(Ages 7 - 10)
Get funky with us this summer while learning age appropriate choreography.
Get down and boogie while learning skills such as jumps and isolations. This
class ends with a performance to a groovy song that will be performed at the
Good Neighbor Fest August 28 or 29. T-shirt is included in the registration fee.
Location: City Hall Council Chambers
Cost: $45/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
5405.301 Mon 7/12 - 8/23 7:10 - 8pm
Improv
(Ages 7 - 10)
In this class, we will focus on different skill sets and styles each week. Dancers
will get the opportunity to create their own mini combinations to different
songs each week of class using that week’s skill sets or styles! This class MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS…
promotes creativity, musicality, and allows dancers to add their own unique Sydney has been a part of the Recreation Team since 2018 and is excited to be
style! back teaching a variety of dance classes. She has been dancing since she was 5
Location: City Hall Council Chambers and was even a part of the Middleton High School Varsity Dance Team. Sydney
Cost: $42/Participant enjoys performing and teaching jazz and hip hop.
Min: 8/Max: 15 Maia is looking forward to her third year co-teaching for the dance program
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: with Middleton Recreation. When she was in high school, she performed
5417.301 Wed 7/14 - 8/25 6:30 - 7:15pm on the Middleton High School Varsity Dance Team with Sydney. Now Maia
currently choreographs for a dance company on the University of Wisconsin -
Madison campus. Her favorite style to perform is lyrical.
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 13Enrichment YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Tae Kwon Do • Babysitter’s Training
Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5 - 17) Crafty Kids (Ages 5 - 12)
This is an introductory class to the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do. Students Do you have a creative young artist in your home? Sign your child up for Crafty
will learn basic kicking and punching combinations, as well as increase Kids to let their creativity flourish in a fun and friendly space. In this weekly
strength and flexibility. Tae Kwon Do promotes self-esteem and confidence, group for kids will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of arts and
along with improvement of focus and concentration. All classes are taught by crafts, try them out, and explore them with creative freedom. Our multimedia
Master Miles Varichak, 4th Dan Master Instructor with the World Tae Kwon Do projects will include paper crafts, felt, guided painting, and collaborative
Federation. Belt testing will be held 3 times per year for an additional fee. mural creation. Supplies will be provided but your children are welcome to
Location: Hubbard Activity Center bring additional supplies to add to their art experience. Join CI Pediatric
Therapy Centers, led by a Recreational Therapist, this summer to make friends
Cost: $65/Participant Min: 6/Max: 10
and get crafty in a safe, socially distanced outdoor space! This program is
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: designed to accommodate children with varying abilities; please note if
5553.201 Tue 6/1 - 6/22 5 - 6pm any accommodations are needed when registering. Different activities each
5554.201 Tue 6/1 - 6/22 6 - 7pm session.
5562.201 Sat 6/5 - 6/26 9 - 10am Location: Orchid Heights Park
5555.301 Tue 7/6 - 7/27 5 - 6pm Cost: $85/Participant (per session) Min: 2/Max: 6
5556.301 Tue 7/6 - 7/27 6 - 7pm
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
5563.301 Sat 7/10 - 7/31 9 - 10am
3021.301 Fri 6/11 - 7/16 9 - 10am
5557.301 Tue 8/3 - 8/24 5 - 6pm
3022.301 Fri 7/23 - 8/27 9 - 10am
5558.301 Tue 8/3 - 8/24 6 - 7pm
5564.301 Sat 8/7 - 8/28 9 - 10am Game Makers Club (Ages 5 - 10)
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Is your child interested in learning how to make games, build creatively,
(Ages 11 - 15) and using their imagination in a new way? The Game Makers Club is a
great opportunity for your child to gain skills in team work, communication,
This training provides kids with the information and skills necessary to provide perspective taking, and making friends. Led by a Recreational Therapist, this
safe and responsible care in the absence of parents/guardians. This training fun and developmentally beneficial club will help participants learn about
will help participants develop skills in leadership, professionalism, basic care, games from around the world, collaborate to create board games, and use
safety, safe play, and first aid. Bring a sack lunch as there will be a ½ hour break storyline dice to guide imaginary play on the playground. Join CI Pediatric
for lunch. Therapy Centers at every week this summer to get your game on and let your
Location: City Hall Council Chambers imagination run wild in a safe, socially distanced outdoor space! This program
Instructor: Susan Dankert, Certified Red Cross Instructor is designed to accommodate children with varying abilities; please note if
Cost: $95/Participant Min: 8/Max: 12 any accommodations are needed when registering. Different activities each
session.
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
5601.300 Tue 6/8 9am - 3pm Location: Orchid Heights Park
Cost: $85/Participant (per session) Min: 2/Max: 6
5601.301 Fri 6/18 9am - 3pm
5601.302 Mon 7/19 9am - 3pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
5601.303 Tue 8/10 9am - 3pm 3025.301 Fri 6/11 - 7/16 10 - 11am
3026.301 Fri 7/23 - 8/27 10 - 11am
14 Middleton Recreation DivisionEnrichment YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Preschool in the Park • C.O.B.R.A. Plus
Rainbow Color Palette (Ages 2 - 4 with caregiver) C.O.B.R.A Plus (Ages 6 - 10)
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet – the colors of the rainbow! Explore Children Outside Being Really Active and Arts & Crafts in the Park have joined
two colors per night through songs, crafts and activities. Finish the session with to make C.O.B.R.A Plus, a program for kids that want to try it all. This program
a rainbow of fun! will blend Arts and Crafts and a variety of sports games in 75 minutes of
Location: Hubbard Activity Center creative, active fun. No Class on July 5.
Cost: $28/Participant Min: 4/Max: 8 Location: Lakeview Park
Min: 10/Max: 12
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
5251.301 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 5 - 5:45pm CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME: COST:
5251.302 Wed 6/9 - 6/30 6 - 6:45pm 3008.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/7 10:30 - 11:45am $48
3009.302 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 8/4 10:30 - 11:45am $55
Preschool in the Park (Ages 3 - 5)
This program is designed to encourage socialization and creativity among Dinosaurs in the Park
preschoolers while they participate in crafts, organized games, and various (Ages 4 - 6)
outdoor activities. Participants must be potty-trained and able to comprehend We are going to have so much fun learning about different types of dinosaurs
& follow directions. No class on July 5. and how they lived millions of years ago! Students will do art projects, go
Location: Lakeview Park on dinosaur hunts, read books, and do many more fun, interactive activities
Min: 8/Max: 12 focused on dinosaurs. Classes are the same for all sessions.
Location: Lakeview Park
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: COST:
Cost: $30R/$45NR Min: 8/Max: 12
3004.301 Mon/Wed 6/14 - 7/7 8:45 - 10am $48
3005.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/8 8:45 - 10am $55 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME:
3006.302 Mon/Wed 7/12 - 8/4 8:45 - 10am $55 3012.303 Mon - Thur 8/9 - 8/12 8:45 - 10am
3007.302 Tue/Thur 7/13 - 8/5 8:45 - 10am $55 3013.303 Mon - Thur 8/9 - 8/12 10:30 - 11:45am
Arts & Crafts in the Park (Ages 6 - 10) Spy Camp with Middleton Police Department
This program consists of drawing, painting, coloring, and construction of (Ages 6 - 9)
numerous fun & creative projects. Different projects are completed each session. Middleton Police Department has been tasked with a Top Secret Mission
Location: Lakeview Park and they are in need of a few new Agents to join the force. Join Middleton’s
Cost: $50R/$87NR Min: 8/Max: 12 Finest along with the Recreation Staff as we are trained to break codes, stop
explosions, and master the art of disguises in this spy training camp!
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME:
3010.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/8 10:30 - 11:45am Location: Lakeview Park
Cost: $15/Participant Min: 5/Max: 15
3011.302 Tue/Thur 7/13 - 8/5 10:30 - 11:45am
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
3211.303 Wed 8/11 1 - 2:30pm
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 15S.T.E.M. YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Engineering for Kids • STEAM Challenge
The following programs are brought to you by Engineering for Kids of Dane Minecraft: Gridlock Blocks with Minecraft
County. For more information please see their website: (Grades 3 - 5)
www.engineeringforkids.com/dane-county Design, create, and make your very own city come alive using Minecraft! This
week kids will explore the theme of sustainable, innovative, and futuristic
STEAM Full Speed Ahead! transportation systems that include public transportation, such as rails, busses,
(Grades K - 2) and taxis, as well as pedestrian and bicycle systems. Kids apply their new,
Zero to sixty in two seconds?! How fast can an object go without compromising scientific understanding to design and create their very own city in Minecraft
safety? Students in this camp will work with their Pit Crew to design and build using the Engineering for Kids design process. On the last day, students will
things that go fast such as cars, roller coasters, zip lines and rockets. On your learn how to pitch their ideas and launch their designs to a larger audience to
mark, get set, Go! We also enjoy games, activities, and outdoor recess. participate in an EFK Global Design Competition.
Location: Hubbard Activity Center Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $190/Participant Min: 6/Max: 12 Cost: $190/Participant Min: 9/Max: 12
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME:
5102.301 Mon - Fri 6/14 - 6/18 9am - 12pm 5107.301 Mon - Fri 8/16 - 8/20 1 - 4pm
LEGO Robotics Engineering: Animal Kingdom STEAM Challenge: Candy Edition (Ages 7-10)
(Grades 3 - 5) (Ages 7 - 10)
This exciting program is the perfect mixture of fun and learning using LEGO’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math activities centered around
programmable WeDo robots. Campers will construct a hungry alligator, a flying CANDY!!! Participants will conduct hands on Science/STEAM Lessons &
bird, a roaring lion, and many more creatures before learning how to motorize Activities like Candy Cars, ALL the Bubbles, Yummy Gummy, the Great Candy
and program them for movement! All the while, we’ll be learning about each Drop, and much more! It is going to be SWEET! Each week session will offer
animal’s attributes and habitats for a well-rounded blend of disciplines all in a different lessons & activities.
single camp experience. Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Location: Hubbard Activity Center Instructor: Jack Ohly
Cost: $190/Participant Min: 6/Max: 12 Cost: $17/Participant Min: 5/Max: 10
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
5103.301 Mon - Fri 6/14 - 6/18 1 - 4pm 5141.301 Thurs 6/24 2:00 - 3:30pm
5142.301 Thurs 7/8 2:00 - 3:30pm
Virtual Electronic Game Design: Platform Games 5143.302 Thurs 7/22 2:00 - 3:30pm
(Grades 3 - 5) 5144.303 Thurs 8/12 2:00 - 3:30pm
Video games are everywhere and in almost every form you can imagine! In
GameDEV Academy: Platform Games, we will create our own version of a
Platform game set in a pizzeria! We will use the Engineering Design Process
to create a storyboard to outline the rules of play and characters for our game.
Then, we will use Clickteam Fusion 2.5® to bring our storyboard to life with
programming. At the end of the class, everyone takes home their very own
game.
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
Cost: $185/Participant Min: 9/Max: 12
CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME:
5106.301 Mon - Fri 8/16 - 8/20 9am - 12pm
16 Middleton Recreation DivisionFriday Fun Days YOUTH, TWEEN, & TEEN RECREATION — Candy Bar Bingo • Royal Gathering
Camp Middleton (Ages 5 - 10) Royal Gathering (Ages 4 - 8)
Start summer vacation with a morning jammed pack with camp style games & Hear Ye, Hear Ye, calling all royal children to the castle for a gathering of epic
activities. Campers will have the opportunity to tie dye shirts, sing camp songs, proportions! Come dressed in your favorite princess, knight or medieval attire
play camp games and of course, make s’mores! and be prepared to make your shield, fight dragons, and find treasure. Finish
Location: Taylor Park the gathering off with a royal feast!
Cost: $15/Participant Min: 5/Max: 15 Location: Taylor Park
Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGES:
3201.301 Fri 6/18 10 - 11:30am 5-7 CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
3202.301 Fri 6/18 12:30 - 2pm 8-10 3206.302 Fri 7/23 10 – 11:30am
3207.302 Fri 7/23 12:30 - 2pm
Red, White & Blue Crew (Ages 4 - 8)
Prepare for the 4th of July with this collection of great games, crafts, and snacks Candyland (Ages 3 - 6)
-- all perfect for an Independence Day party! Join us for a colorful candy themed day of fun! We will play bubble gum balloon
Location: Taylor Park games, lollipop limbo, and explore a kid-sized candy land game. Participants
will also enjoy making candy-themed crafts and end the day with a sweet treat.
Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
Location: Taylor Park
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
3203.301 Fri 6/25 10 - 11:30am
3204.301 Fri 6/25 12:30 - 2pm CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
3208.303 Fri 8/6 10- 11:30am
DIY Fruity Spa Day (Ages 6 - 10)
Make your own fruit-themed bath bombs, sugar scrub, soap & lip balm. After
SPLASH! with Middleton Fire Department (Ages 5 - 10)
preparing your spa items, finish the morning off with a foot soak, chocolate Who’s ready to get WET?!! Join us for an afternoon of water themed games
dipped fruit, and relaxing music! Please bring one bath towel to the event. ranging from water balloon toss and water relay race, to drip,drip drop. This
program will end with a special appearance by the Middleton Fire Department,
Location: Hubbard Activity Center
where participants will have the opportunity to run under the flowing water of
Cost: $22/Participant Min: 8/Max: 10
the Fire Flooder!
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Location: Orchid Heights
5212.302 Fri 7/9 9 - 10:30am Cost: $10/Participant Min: 5/Max: 15
5213.302 Fri 7/9 11am - 12:30pm
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: AGES:
Candy Bar Bingo (All Ages) 3209.303 Fri 8/13 1 - 2pm 5-7
3210.303 Fri 8/13 2:15 -3:15 pm 8-10
An old-fashioned game that never goes out of style! Enjoy lemonade and
popcorn while playing a series of BINGO games; winners take home candy
bars. Please register anyone who will be playing a card. Pre-registration
Be a Superhero (Ages 4 - 8)
required due to limited seating. Calling all superheroes – we need you! Join us for a SUPER fun morning of
crafts, games and activities. Since being a superhero requires SUPER energy,
Location: Taylor Park Min: 10/Max: 50
we’ll finish the morning off with a SUPER snack! Superhero attire encouraged!
Cost: $2/Participant + a full sized candy bar to be brought the day of the event
Location: Taylor Park
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME: Cost: $15/Participant Min: 8/Max: 15
3205.302 Fri 7/16 1 - 2pm
CODE: DAY: DATE: TIME:
3211.303 Fri 8/20 10 - 11:30am
3212.303 Fri 8/20 12:30 - 2pm
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 17Sports SPORTS — Small Fry Soccer • Instructional Soccer Small Fry Soccer Instructional 3 on 3 Youth Soccer (Age 4) (Ages 5 - 8) Small Fry Soccer is an instructional program specifically designed for young This instructional program will offer kids first-hand exposure to the game children to develop fundamental skills and techniques. This instructional of soccer. Your child will practice fundamental skills like passing, defense, program places an emphasis on learning the basics of soccer while playing fun dribbling, and basic gameplay strategy. Those skills will then be put into action skill-based games. during live 3 on 3 gameplay. Location: Orchid Heights Location: Orchid Heights Cost: $28R/$42NR Min: 8/Max: 15 Cost: $25R/$38NR Min: 8/Max: 18 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: AGE: 2301.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 10:10 - 10:40am 2313.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 9 - 9:55am 5-6 2302.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 5 - 5:30pm 2315.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 10 - 10:55am 7-8 2303.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 10:10 - 10:40am 2314.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 5:30 - 6:25pm 5-6 2304.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 5 - 5:30pm 2316.303 Tue/Thur 7/27 - 8/5 6:30 - 7:25pm 7-8 Instructional Soccer (Ages 5 - 8) GOAL! This instructional program places an emphasis on learning basic soccer skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship all while playing fun skill-based games. Location: Orchid Heights Cost: $36R/$54NR Min: 8/Max: 20 CODE: DAYS: DATES: TIME: AGE: 2309.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 9:15 - 10:05am 7-8 2305.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 10:45 - 11:35am 5-6 2306.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 5:35 - 6:25pm 5-6 2310.301 Tue/Thur 6/15 - 7/1 6:30 - 7:20pm 7-8 2311.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 9:15 - 10:05am 7-8 2307.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 10:45 - 11:35am 5-6 2308.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 5:35 - 6:25pm 5-6 2312.302 Tue/Thur 7/6 - 7/22 6:30 - 7:20pm 7-8 18 Middleton Recreation Division
SPORTS — Tee Ball • Baseball
MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition Instructional Baseball
(Ages 7 - 14) (Ages 6 - 7)
Save the Date! On May 2nd, the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run is coming to Batter Up! This instructional program will offer kids first-hand exposure to
Middleton! Pitch, Hit and Run is a free one-day skills competition for boys the game of baseball. The program emphasizes skills, sportsmanship, and
and girls, ages 7-14 that emphasize the fun elements of baseball and social development through drills and scrimmages. Your child will practice
softball, which allows children to showcase their pitching, hitting and fundamentals skills like hitting, throwing, fielding, running the bases, and
running abilities. The top participants in both the boys and girls divisions can other basic gameplay strategy. Those skills will then be put into action during
advance through four levels of competition, including team championships live gameplay. Volunteers are needed to help run drills and coach teams
at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2020 Major League during games/scrimmages.
Baseball All Star Game. Location: Parisi Park
Participants can register onsite the day of the competition or online at: Cost: $48R/$72NR Min: 10/Max: 20
https://pitchhitrun2021.leagueapps.com/events/2083501-city-of-middleton CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
2704.301 Wed 6/16 – 8/4 6:30 - 7:20pm
Participants must present birth certificate on the day of competition.
Location: Firefighters Memorial Park Cost: FREE
DAY: DATE: TIME:
Sat 5/8 1pm
Instructional Tee Ball
(Ages 4 - 5)
Batter Up! This instructional program will offer boys and girls their
first exposure to the game of baseball. The program emphasizes skills,
sportsmanship, and social development through drills and scrimmages. Your
child will learn how to hit, throw, field, run the bases, and other basic gameplay
strategy during the first two weeks of practices. They will put those new skills
into action the final 6 weeks in live gameplay. Volunteers are needed to help
run drills and coach teams during games/scrimmages. No program on July 5.
Location: Parisi Park
Cost: $48R/$72NR Min: 10/Max: 20
CODE: DAY: DATES: TIME:
2701.301 Mon 6/14 - 8/9 5:30 - 6:20pm
2702.301 Mon 6/14 - 8/9 6:30 - 7:20pm
2703.301 Wed 6/16 - 8/4 5:30 - 6:20pm
Register online at: www.cityofmiddleton.us 2021 SUMMER REC GUIDE 19Sports SPORTS — Tennis
Instructional Tennis Lessons Monday/Wednesday AM Tennis Lessons Session 1
(Ages 7 - 17) CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
2501.301 6/14 - 6/30 8:15 - 9:05am Beg. 7-9 $36R/$54NR
Small Fry: Instructional program of fundamental skills and techniques that are
specifically designed for young children. It introduces participants to the game 2502.301 6/14 - 6/30 9:10 - 10am Beg. 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
of tennis. Tennis racquets and balls are provided. 2503.301 6/14 - 6/30 10:05 - 10:35am Small Fry 4-5 $28R/$42NR
2504.301 6/14 - 6/30 10:40 - 11:10am Small Fry 5-6 $28R/$42NR
Beginners: For those new to the sport, instruction through games and
Monday PM Tennis Lessons (No lessons July 5)
competition in the basic strokes of tennis: forehand, backhands, and volleys.
CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
Intermediate: For those who have had beginner lessons, and have begun 2551.301 6/14 - 7/26 4:00 - 4:30pm Small Fry 5-6 $28R/$42NR
to hit serves, volleys, and groundstrokes with some success. Lobs, overheads, 2552.301 6/14 - 7/26 4:35 - 5:20pm Beg 7-9 $36R/$54NR
approach, and drop shots will be introduced. Basic strategies and match play 2553.301 6/14 - 7/26 5:25 - 6:10pm Beg 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
will be introduced, along with serving.
Tuesday/Thursday AM Tennis Lessons Session 1
Advanced: For those with dependable strokes but want to develop spin and CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
pace on their shots. Action drills and match play each session. Advanced shot 2505.301 6/15 - 7/1 8:15 - 8:45am Small Fry 5-6 $28R/$42NR
selection and strategies stressed. 2506.301 6/15 - 7/1 8:50 - 9:40am Beg/Int 13 - 17 $36R/$54NR
Location: Orchid Heights Tennis Courts 2507.301 6/15 - 7/1 9:45 - 10:35am Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
Min: 5/Max: 10 2508.301 6/15 - 7/1 10:40 - 11:30am Int 7-9 $36R/$54NR
Thursday PM Tennis Lessons
CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
2554.301 6/24 - 7/29 4:00 - 4:30pm Small Fry 4-5 $28R/$42NR
2555.301 6/24 - 7/29 4:35 - 5:05pm Small Fry 5-6 $28R/$42NR
2556.301 6/24 - 7/29 5:10 - 5:55pm Int 7-9 $36R/$54NR
2557.301 6/24 - 7/29 6:00 - 6:45pm Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
Monday/Wednesday AM Tennis Lessons Session 2
CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
2510.302 7/7 - 7/26 8:15 - 9:05am Beg. 7-9 $36R/$54NR
2511.302 7/7 - 7/26 9:10 - 10:00am Beg. 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
2512.302 7/7 - 7/26 10:05 - 10:35am Small Fry 4-5 $28R/$42NR
2513.302 7/7 - 7/26 10:40 - 11:10am Small Fry 5-6 $28R/$42NR
Tuesday/Thursday AM Tennis Lessons Session 2
CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
2514.302 7/6 - 7/22 8:15 - 8:45am Small Fry 5-6 $28R/$42NR
2515.302 7/6 - 7/22 8:50 - 9:40am Int/Adv 13 - 17 $36R/$54NR
2516.302 7/6 - 7/22 9:45 - 10:35am Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
2517.302 7/6 - 7/22 10:40 - 11:30am Int 7-9 $36R/$54NR
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday AM Tennis Lessons Session 3
CODE: DATES: TIME: LEVEL: AGE: COST:
2520.303 7/27 - 8/5 8:30 - 9:20am Beg/Int 7 - 9 $36R/$54NR
2521.303 7/27 - 8/5 9:25 - 10:15am Beg/Int 10 - 12 $36R/$54NR
2522.303 7/27 - 8/5 10:20 - 10:50am Small Fry 4 - 5 $28R/$42NR
2523.303 7/27 - 8/5 10:55 - 11:25am Small Fry 5 - 6 $28R/$42NR
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