This summer, Milwaukee Recreation continued its mission to enrich and strengthen the community by promoting healthy lifestyles, personal development, and fun through memorable recreational and educational experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Read below for more of Milwaukee Recreation's summer successes, or view the full document here. Partnerships Opened 31 CLCs and 10 Safe Places in partnership with 8 Community-Based Organizations to provide in-person programming for youth.

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  By Bobby Tanzilo This piece is exclusive to Milwaukee Recreation and cannot be reproduced elsewhere without permission. Ask any Bay View senior and they’ll tell you all about the old Beulah Brinton Center, which opened in a disused firehouse on St. Clair Street in the south shore neighborhood in 1924. They’ll remember everything from theater plays to basketball, English and Italian language classes to pigeon clubs and, above all, they’ll remember that the center offered the opportunity to take showers – a real treat in a neighborhood full of homes without such amenities.

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This fall, Milwaukee Recreation joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference. Only 1.9 percent of park and recreation agencies in the country are accredited (192 out of more than 10,000 agencies).

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Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have experience creating a positive environment for youth? Milwaukee Recreation's Before- and After-School team is now hiring part-time Child Care Camp directors, instructors, and staff! Employees receive free uniforms, paid training, flexible schedules, and professional development. Program locations are available across Milwaukee. Visit the links below to apply to join our team and work with amazing students every day!

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    The 28th Annual Halloween Glen is SOLD OUT! Actors will present interactive and educational skits at eight decorated stations at Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s 23-acre nature center. This humorous and educational outdoor adventure is a great alternative to the usual Halloween events for families and children! This year’s theme is living the sky life! Things are looking up, so we are looking up at things.

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“Excitement is truly in the air!” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith P. Posley kicked off the festivities at Wick Playfield this weekend, where there was a sense of renewal and anticipation for the 14th annual Run Back to School race. On Saturday, Aug. 28, hundreds of runners, volunteers, community leaders, staffers, and students safely gathered for the 5K run/1.5-mile walk through Washington Park to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 school year.

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Milwaukee Recreation’s Arts Internship Program received two MANDI (Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation) Awards for its service to young people throughout the city. The MANDIs, which are sponsored by U.S. Bank in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, recognize excellence in individuals, organizations, and projects that are improving conditions in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. Finalists were selected from public nominations by a 40-member independent, cross-sector volunteer committee.

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    Rally your friends and family for the fifth annual Halloween-themed kickball tournament this fall! Costumes are encouraged, and awards are given to the first and second place teams, as well as the best costume! Teams must have at least 10 players, including a minimum of 4 women. All participants must be at least 18 years old. Date: Saturday, Oct.

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This summer, Riverside University High School and Milwaukee Marshall High School received a donation of high-quality helmets from the Green Bay Packers Xenith Helmet Give Back program. Riverside & Marshall each received 45 helmets and the total value of the donation was just over $20,000. Xenith helmets have a five-star safety rating and will aid MPS’ commitment to upgrading facilities and equipment for student-athletes.

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Milwaukee Recreation is excited to serve the community with FREE enrichment activities at our Twilight Centers. All young people, MPS and non-MPS alike, are welcome to spend time with friends, participate in our open gym shootaround, have fun in the game room, and so much more! Twilight Centers open for the fall season on Wednesday, Aug. 25.. View the full fall schedule for all eight Twilight Centers below: Schedule Update: All sites are CLOSED on Saturday, Aug.

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