Jingle & mingle this holiday season! Join Milwaukee Recreation at our second annual Sparkle & Shine event to enjoy holiday crafts, seasonal refreshments, and light snacks as you view our creatively decorated trees and visit with others. There will be additional exhibitions for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well. Each participant will receive five raffle tickets to enter a drawing to win one of the decorated trees to take home and enjoy!

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    Celebrate winter in style with Milwaukee Recreation's Winter Wonder Woods! Join us to experience seasonal serenity in the city while creating lasting memories and new traditions. See Hawthorn Glen in a new light as you stroll through our trails that are twinkling with holiday cheer. Tens of thousands of lights will illuminate the beauty of the Glen, winding you through the woods and past displays.

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  The camp experience can be life changing for so many young people, providing opportunities for the next generation to discover new interests, expand horizons, and experience the wonderful outdoors. This summer, as part of a first-year program, Milwaukee Public Schools sent 163 students to overnight camps throughout the state of Wisconsin. MPS students in grades 4-8 in the 2022-23 school year were eligible to participate in the MPS Overnight Camp Program this past summer, an opportunity that was made possible through another round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER lll) funding for school districts to address the impact of COVID-19 on schools and students.

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  Milwaukee Recreation offers safe, fun, indoor spaces for young people throughout the school year! Young people are invited to join us at one of our Twilight Centers this season to spend time with friends in the game room, play basketball during open gym, or participate in a range of enrichment activities. No registration is required. All Twilight Centers are free.

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    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 everyone! Milwaukee Recreation offers a variety of free and low-cost programs throughout the year, particularly in the summer, when the warm weather generates opportunities for increased outdoor activities and the out-of-school time creates a significant need for young people and families. Summer programs and activities included youth & adult enrichment classes; sports leagues, camps, and clinics for all ages; indoor and outdoor fitness and wellness opportunities; safe spaces for young people throughout the day; opportunities to learn essential life skills, whether it is in a classroom, a pool, or behind the wheel; partnerships with local organizations to provide superior services; and further investment in our community with renovation work at our playfields.

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    Located within the city of Milwaukee and tucked along the border of Wauwatosa, the Hawthorn Glen Outdoor Education Center offers a connection between the city and the natural world. This nearly 25-acre space plays a crucial role in creating a community that values our planet's diverse ecosystems. Operating under the umbrella of Milwaukee Recreation, a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, Hawthorn Glen’s reach extends far beyond its immediate surroundings.

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  Twilight & Treat   Milwaukee Recreation’s Twilight & Treat returns to three Twilight Centers around the city this year! Join us this year to kick off Halloween weekend with free, fun, family friendly activities, including trick or treating, carnival games, face painting, and enrichment activities! All ages welcome. Night One Date: Friday, Oct. 27 Time: 5-8 p.m. Location: Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Center Night Two Date: Saturday, Oct.

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  It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Mother & Son Superhero Night! The fourth edition of Milwaukee Recreation's Mother & Son Superhero Night event will return to Hamilton High School this November. Come dressed as your favorite hero and join us for an evening of games, crafts, and snacks. Moms and sons will participate in arts and crafts, Superhero Training activities, obstacle courses, and carnival games.

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We need your feedback! On Saturday, Oct. 14, Milwaukee Recreation is hosting two community engagement events for projects at Metcalfe Playfield and Browning Playfield. We invite the public to join us to provide input and meet with project leaders on both projects. Please see below for details on both events. Metcalfe Playfield Community Engagement Event Milwaukee Recreation is on a mission to renovate and revitalize 52 playfields in the city of Milwaukee.

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Bob Gavronski, Recreation Manager of Community Centers, retired this summer after 27 years of service with Milwaukee Recreation. Bob began his career in 1994 as a part-time resource staff member before moving into his first full-time role with the department as the Recreation Supervisor of Beulah Brinton Community Center in 1997. After taking a job with another recreation department in 2001, Bob returned to Milwaukee Recreation and Beulah Brinton in 2003.

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