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Make money while playing!!!

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:07:06 GMT

Are you looking to earn some extra money during the school year? Enjoy working with children? We have the perfect job for you. The Germantown Recreation Department is looking for qualified individuals for a before & after school program for children in grades K5 - 5. Hours are Monday - Friday, before school 5:45 - 8:45 a.m. and after school 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Leaders will earn between $8 - $10/hr, and supervisors will earn between $10 - $13/hr. Applicants should have experience in supervising children.

Applications can be submitted to:

Germantown Recreation Dept.

P.O. Box 337

Germantown, WI 53022

For more information call Joe at (262)250-4710.

Looking for some exciting things to do this summer

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:25:10 GMT

The Germantown Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities to choose from. To go along with those amazing activities, we also have some cool camps. One such camp is the girl’s basketball camp. It is for girls going into grades 4 – 9. Camp will emphasize the fundamentals of passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, rebounding, defense, and team play. In addition, lessons on character building and leadership will be presented. Daily activities will include: large and small group instruction/drills, competitive contests and games. Quality instruction and demonstration will be provided by Coach Stuve and members of the GHS varsity girls basketball team. All campers will receive a T-shirt. Camp runs Monday, July 14^th through Friday, July 18^th. For grades 4 – 5, it will be 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Grades 6 – 9 will go from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. All camps will be held at the Germantown High School Main Gym. The fee for either camp is $42/Res., $63/Non-res. & School Dist. Res.

We also have summer flag football camps available. They are for boys going into grades 1 – 6. The 1^st & 2^nd grade camp will focus on the basic skills of flag football. All 1^st/2^nd grade coaches are welcome to come and participate. It is a one day camp on Monday, July 14^th. The fee is $15/Res., $23/Non-res. & School Dist. Res. Camp for grades 3 – 6 will focus on fundamentals of flag football. The goal is to help the players develop team concept skills such as passing, ball carrying, catching, punting, blocking, stance and flag pulling. This camp is Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17. The fee for this camp is $20/Res., $30/Non-res. & School Dist. Res. All camps will run from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Friedenfeld Park.

Come join us for a fun, exciting time!!!

Magic secrets revealed!

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:19:00 GMT

On Friday, July 11th Glen Gerard will be teaching a magic class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. He is a professional magician that has performed on cruise ships and in Branson, Missouri and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Come and learn stunning magic tricks that you can perform with items found around the home. Fool your friends and family with magic and be a hit at any event after you learn sleight of hand, misdirection and showmanship.

The class will take place in the Department of Public Works building on Fond du Lac Ave. Anyone and everyone from grades 3 and up are welcome to participate. The fees for this class are $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents and school district residents. You can register online at www.village.germantown.wi.us or come to the Recreation Department at N112 W17001 Mequon Rd. Please register by Thursday, July 3rd.

If you have any questions, call the Recreation Department at (262)250-4710.

Another spectacular season of track comes to an end

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:54:58 GMT

Another wonderful track season has come to a close. The children had fun, used up some of their energy, and parents cheered them on as they ran, jumped and/or threw. All this would not have been possible without the help of our amazing coaches. Thank you so much to all of you especially to Coach Cynthia and Jeff De Vor for running the program. You all did such an awesome job!!!

“Take Time for Fun” Photo Contest

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:36:00 GMT

Do you like playing with your camera? Do you like to win things? The Germantown Recreation Department has just the thing for you. We are looking for your photos for our “Take Time for Fun” Photo Contest. Send us your pictures of Park & Recreation events or within Germantown Parks and see if you’ve got what it takes.

The first place photo will be featured on the cover of an upcoming brochure and receive a prize basket. Second place will make an appearance in an upcoming brochure and receive a prize basket. Third place will make an appearance in an upcoming brochure.

To submit a photo:

Photos MUST be submitted by email to parkrec@village.germantown.wi.us
Include your name, address, phone number, date photo was taken, location and a short description (include names of participants if applicable)
A minimum 6 mega pixel (2816 x 2112 pixels) digital jpeg file is needed
REMEMBER: ONLY PHOTOS OF PARK & REC EVENTS OR WITHIN GERMANTOWN PARKS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Tips to keep in mind when considering an entry:

Group or audience photos do not capture the event well – often too much to look at and the focal point gets lost
Look for color contrasts that will do well if photo is enlarged
Scenery photos do well – we would love to see amazing pictures of our parks
When taking pictures of individuals try to get close if you are featuring them doing something intricate.

Get your photos in soon! The entry deadline is Friday, June 27^th.

Teen Adventure Trips and Activities

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:29:22 GMT

Calling all teens…the Recreation Department and Youth Futures have teamed up to offer some very exciting opportunities for you to take part in this summer. The teen adventure trips and activities include a Brewer game, Country Springs Water Park, Great America, introduction to disc golf and a disc golf cookout party.

The Brewers trip includes a ticket for the game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, July 10 as well as tailgating before the game and bus transportation. The seats are located at the 200 level. This whole day of fun only costs $26 for Germantown residents and $39 for non-residents and school district residents.

The Country Springs Water Park trip includes bus transportation, a pizza lunch and water park entrance. Come along and enjoy such things as a three person boat ride, lazy river, water basketball and tube slides. The fee to cover this entire day is $25 for residents and $38 for non-residents and school district residents. It is a nice way to end the summer on August 12^th.

Great America is going to be a day of fun in the sun on Tuesday, July 8th. With the registration fee, you get entrance into Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor as well as bus transportation. Make sure you bring a bag lunch, towel, swimsuit and sunscreen. All this can be yours for $46 if you are a resident and $68 if you are a non-resident or school district resident.

Chaperones for the three trips get everything for free, but they must be at least 18 years old. The maximum number needed for each trip is four so hurry or all the spots will be gone!

Two activities for teens that we have this summer are disc golf related. Come learn how to play at Spassland Park. This is a fast growing sport; don’t miss your chance to become a part of it. On July 14th & 21st, you will learn a brief history of the sport, some basic throwing styles and the rules you need to play this exciting game. This only costs $29 if you are a resident and $43 if you are a non-resident or school district resident. Plus you get your own disc to keep!

The disc golf cookout party is for all levels of players on Wednesday, June 25. Just starting out or already an expert? Come and join us for some games and lunch at Spassland Park. It is only $6 for residents and $9 for non-residents and school district residents.

More information for any of these events can be found in the recreation department’s summer programs brochure or by calling (262)250-4710. Don’t miss out on these amazing experiences!

Playground Registration Deadline Approaching

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:18:35 GMT

The registration deadline for Traditional Playground, Awesome August and Playgrounds Plus is fast approaching. Make sure you register your child by Monday, June 2^nd to participate in the summer fun. If your child is going into grades 1 through 6, they are eligible for the programs. Traditional Playgrounds and Playgrounds Plus are offered at four locations throughout the village (County Line, MacArthur, Amy Belle and Rockfield Schools), and Awesome August is at two locations (Kinderberg and Firemen’s Parks). Visit www.village.germantown.wi.us to download registration forms, or call the Recreation Department Office for additional information at 250-4710.

Playground activities will continue rain or shine with the use of a gym and/or classroom at each school. There will be no playground activities on July 4^th so make sure you plan accordingly.

Germantown Recreation Department‘s Arbor Day Celebration

Park & Recreation Department — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:25:00 GMT

While it has been over 130 years since Arbor Day was founded, the simple idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever. On Friday, May 9th Germantown Kids Klub spent several hours planting trees at Friedenfeld Park. Over 50 participants ages 5-12 took part in the event. The kids spent time planting crab apple & maple trees as well as participating in a forestry class instructed by Park & Recreation Commission Member, Mary Ellen Gray.

The Recreation Department and the Kids Klub Program felt that it was important to do their part to help plant trees that will last generations. For additional information on volunteer opportunities you can take part in contact the Recreation Department Office at 250-4710.

Online Registration Glitch

Park & Recreation Department — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:17:31 GMT

On Monday, May 5 summer program registration began. This was the first big test for online registration and we encountered a small problem. We know what the problem is and are taking immediate steps to address it.

As of right now the number of households that can register online at one time is limited to 10. When this issue is resolved we will update this site.

If you continue to have issues please contact the office so we can assist you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Thanks,

Brett Altergott

SUMMER ART CLASSES

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:44:03 GMT

The Germantown Recreation Department is offering art classes for children ingoing kindergarten (must be 5 years old) through 6th grade. All classes are held at County Line School. ART START for K-5 - Grade 1, is an art class to introduce youngsters to color, shape, form, texture, space and design. Ingoing K5: June 23 - July 9 on Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Ingoing Grade 1: June 24 - July 15 (no class July 3) Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The fee per session is $18/Res. & school Dist. Res., $27/Non-res. ART FUNDAMENTALS is for ingoing grades 2-3.Session I:June 23 - July 9 on Mondays & Wednesdays 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Session II June 24 - July 15 (no class July 3) Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This class will help students improve their existing art skills as well as develop new ones. The fee per session is $26/Res. & School Dist. Res. and $40/Non-res. ART ADVENTURE is for ingoing grades 4-6 to be held on June 24 - July 15 (no class July 3) Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. This program will improve students ability to observe and interpret what they see into challenging and creative artworks. The cost of the class per session is $28/Res. & School Dist. Res., and $42/Non-res.

YOUTH COMPETITIVE TENNIS PROGRAMS

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:43:34 GMT

For those who wish to play for an organized tennis team for ages 8 to ingoing grade 12. Players should be able to score, serve and rally. Matches will be played against other area teams. The cost is $70/Res. & School Dist Res. & $80/Non-res. and the program runs June 18 - August 8. The Junior League is for children 8-13 years old, and High School League is for 8th - 12th graders who are or will be playing on their high school tennis teams. Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays the Jr. League will attend from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. and the High School League from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Germantown High School, matches will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Night T-ball Leagues

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:41:51 GMT

Volunteer Coaches are Needed! Children will learn the basic skills of catching, batting, throwing and base running. Leagues will be offered for Jr’s (ages 4 & 5) on Tuesday evenings June 10 - July 29 from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. OR 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. and Sr’s (ingoing grades 1-3) on Thursday evenings June 12 – July 31 from 5:45 - 7:00 p.m. OR 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. both are held at Kinderberg Park. The first week will consist of practice. Teams will be formed and will meet each week for a scrimmage game or practice. The fee for residents is $35/Resident, $52/Non-residents & School District Residents.

INTRO TO MS POWER POINT

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:29:18 GMT

Use MS Power Point to create your own presentation for work or home. You'll learn how to create a new presentation, add a background and use a master template to format your titles and text. You'll insert clip art and photos and animate your presentation. Finally, you'll add music or sound. The possibilities are endless - use Power Point to create fliers, slideshows with music, organized presentations for work, school and more. Class is for adults and will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 30th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Kennedy Middle School Computer Lab G142. The fee is $21/Res. & School Dist. Res., $25/Non-Res.

YOUTH FUTURES - LOCK-IN 2008 CHAPERONES NEEDED

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:28:24 GMT

The Germantown Youth Futures Activities Committee will be holding the 14^th Annual Lock-in at the Germantown High School for the Germantown School District grades 6-8 on Friday May 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.. Many Parent Chaperones are needed for the event there are 2 shifts to chose from which are 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Chaperones must be 18 years of age. We are looking for 25 chaperones per shift, we hope that parents and community and business leaders will be willing to invest a small amount of time in the youth of our community. If you would like to volunteer, please call Patti at the Germantown Recreation Department at 250-4710. Your contributions are greatly needed and appreciated!!!

SUMMER GOLF LESSONS

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:26:58 GMT

BEGINNERS: For Adults and Teens ingoing grades 8 and up. Option 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays/ 3 weeks July 15 - July 31, 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. Option 2: Tuesdays/6 weeks June 17 - July 22 from 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. First 3 classes held at Firemen’s Park, last 3 at Swing Time. Fees are $29/Resident and $43/Non-residents and School Dist. Res. (per option) plus cost of balls at range. INTERMEDIATE LESSONS: For ingoing grades 8 to adult. Option 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays/ 3 weeks July 15 - July 31, 6:40 - 7:20 p.m. Option 2: Tuesdays/6 weeks June 17 - July 22 from 6:40 - 7:20 p.m. First 3 classes held at Firemen’s Park, last 3 at Swing Time. Fees are $29/Resident and $43/Non-residents and School Dist. Res. (per option) plus cost of balls at range. JUNIOR LESSONS: For ingoing grades 4 - 7. Option 1(intermediates): Tuesdays & Thursdays / 3 weeks July 15 - July 31 5:00 - 5:30 or 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Option 2 (beginners):Tuesdays/6 weeks June 17 - July 22 from 5:00 - 5:30 or 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. First 3 classes held at Firemen’s Park, last 3 at Swing Time. Fees are $22/Resident and $33/Non-residents and School Dist. Res. (per option) plus cost of balls at range.PEE WEE LESSONS: For ingoing grades 1 - 3. Option 1: Mondays, June 16 - July 28 (no class June 30) with 5 time slots of 4:30 - 5:00, 5:00 - 5:30, 5:30 - 6:00, 6:00-6:30, 6:30-7:00 p.m. Option 2: Wednesdays June 18 - July 30 (no class July 2) with 5 time slots of 4:30 - 5:00, 5:00 - 5:30, 5:30 - 6:00, 6:00-6:30 and 6:30-7:00 p.m. First 3 classes held at Firemen’s Park, last 3 held at Swing Time. The fee is $22/Resident and $33/Non-resident and School Dist. Res. (per option).

SUMMER RECREATION REGISTRATION

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:24:29 GMT

SUMMER RECREATION REGISTRATION BEGINSVillage and School District Residents - Monday, May 5^th at 8:00 a.m.Non-residents - Monday, May 12^th at 8:00 a.m. ONLINE: NEW – Register online at www.village.germantown.wi.us To use this option call our office for your user name and password ahead of time. Register online at www.village.germantown.wi.us to increase the chances of getting into the classes of your choice.MAIL-IN: Germantown Park & Recreation Dept., N112 W17001 Mequon Rd, P.O. Box 337, Germantown, WI 53022. DROP BOX: A 24 hour drop box is located to the right of the front door of Village Hall. Place in a sealed envelope marked Park & Rec. Registration. FAX: 255-2920, credit card (Mastercard, Visa or Discover only) payment information MUST accompany all fax registrations or they will not be processed. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, MAY 19^th: Registrations will continue during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday) on a first come, first serve basis until classes are full.PLEASE NOTE: · MAIL-IN, DROP BOX or FAX registrations for Village & School District Residents received PRIOR to Monday, May 5^th or Non-Residents received PRIOR to Monday, May 12^th will be held and processed randomly. · MAIL-IN, DROP BOX or FAX registrations for Village & School District Residents received ON OR AFTER May 5^th and Non-Residents received ON OR AFTER May 12^th will be randomly processed according to the date received. You may continue to register until classes are full. If you did not get into a class your account will automatically be credited unless otherwise notified.· No confirmation/receipts sent without self-addressed stamped envelope OR print your own receipt from your online account. Separate checks for multiple registrations are not necessary.

SPRING FLAG FOOTBALL PASSING LEAGUE

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:50:56 GMT

Get your friends together and sign up for some flag football fun! Teams will be formed on site each week. Helmets will not be used. The program is for boys ingoing grades 6 - 12. This is a 5 on 5 no contact league where only passing is allowed. Program will be held on Mondays from 5;45 - 7:00 p.m. for 7 weeks, May 5 - June 23 (No program May 26) at the Friedenfeld Park Football Fields. Ingoing grades 6 - 8 will play together and Ingoing grades 9 - 12 will play together. The fee is $27/Res. & School Dist. Res. Register by: Friday, April 25.

SUMMER TEEN CO-REC SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:50:21 GMT

Get your friends together and sign up as a team for some sand volleyball fun, through the Germantown Recreation Department. Fees must be paid for a full team, and individual players interested can call 250-4710. This league is for youth ages 14 and older (must be entering 9^th grade) and are residents of the Germantown School District. Match play is on Wednesday evenings at Spassland Park/Firemen’s Park. Fees are $13/player for the summer. Managers may pick up entry form and rosters at the Recreation Department, the registration deadline is Friday, May 9, 2008.

ATTENTION TEENS AGES 12-18, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SAFETY TOWN

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:49:50 GMT

Germantown teen volunteers between the ages of 12-18 are being sought to assist the Safety town staff June 19 – July 2 (week days only, program starts on a Thursday and ends on a Wed.). The teens will assist with the instruction of ingoing kindergarten & 1st graders in a wide variety of safety topics. Volunteering for this community program is a very FUN and rewarding experience. A commitment to helping out for one of the three sessions for the entire program is requested. Teens must register to volunteer for Safety Town by Tuesday, May 7^th on a first come, first serve basis. Forms are available at the Recreation Department. A letter of confirmation will be sent to those selected by the Safety Town Committee. A mandatory orientation meeting will be held for volunteers on Wednesday, June 18th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. a Mac Arthur School Art Room. For more information, please contact the Germantown Recreation Department at 250-4710.

SUMMER RECREATION BROCHURES/ SUMMER REGISTRATION

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:49:09 GMT

The Germantown Park & Recreation Department’s Annual Summer Brochure for 2008 will be mailed to residents the last week in April. Summer registrations for Residents and School District Residents will begin on Monday, May 5^th by online, mail, drop box or fax. Non-residents will begin on Monday, May 12^th. If questions, please call our department at 250-4710.