Milwaukee Recreation is looking for input regarding its summer childcare/enrichment programs for students in grades K-12. Your information will help determine the need and locations for sites throughout the city of Milwaukee. Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please complete the survey here.

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By Brian Foley, Marketing Supervisor From June 14-20, eight Milwaukee Public Schools students from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Reagan High School, and Rufus King High School will participate in the 2020 National Speech and Debate Association Tournament. Originally slated to take place in Albuquerque, N.M., the event will be held virtually for the first time in its 90-year history.

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    Join the thousands of community members who have already participated in Milwaukee Recreation's virtual "Rec. At Home" program!  Every day, our professional instructors bring live classes right into your living room. Each session will be shared on the Milwaukee Recreation Facebook page, as well as inside the corresponding Facebook event section. From June 1-6, visit our page for yoga, fitness, cooking, painting and more!

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By Brian Foley, Marketing Supervisor When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Milwaukee Recreation to close its community center doors in March ahead of the spring programming season, thousands of community members across the city were left without their traditional outlet for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The department quickly shifted to a virtual "Rec. At Home" program, where instructors host classes through Facebook Live that are posted frequently on the Milwaukee Recreation Facebook page.

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The Justin J. Watt Foundation donated new uniforms and equipment to 35 Milwaukee Recreation middle school sports teams during the 2019-20 school year. The uniforms and equipment totaled $85,120.60 and will serve student-athletes in Milwaukee Recreation’s basketball, cheer, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball leagues. The donations were received and distributed to the teams prior to the COVID-19 school closures.

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UPDATE (April 17) Valued Recreation Customers, All of Milwaukee Recreation’s spring programs have been canceled. If you have already paid and registered for a spring class, a full credit will be placed on your account to use in future seasons. If you prefer to receive a direct refund via check or credit card, please email your request to registrar@milwaukeerecreation.net. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to seeing you in a future Milwaukee Recreation class when our programs resume.

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Are you a high school student looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy the arts or want to know more about working in the arts? The Arts Internship Application is now open! There are 51 positions available with 16 different arts organizations for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. Positions pay a minimum of $9 per hour. The Arts Internship Program is a paid internship program that provides high school students with practical job experience in arts-related positions ranging from 40-400 hours over the summer.

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By Molly Gross, Social Media Specialist Keeping active, healthy, and engaged is more important now than ever before, for both you and your family! Milwaukee Recreation has compiled a list of resources to keep you and your family fresh and energized if you are staying home over the next few weeks. At-Home Wellness Staying physically active is important for your overall health and mental well-being.

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    Milwaukee Recreation and MPS Athletics have continued to feature dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools student-athletes through our #whyiplay series! Each video focuses on one of MPS' standout student-athletes, highlighting what they love about sports and why they encourage other students to participate in extracurricular activities. Stay up-to-date on our latest videos on our Facebook page, Instagram feed, and YouTube channel!

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By Claire McHugh, Marketing Supervisor Milwaukee is one of 18 economically disadvantaged urbanized areas in 16 states to benefit from Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program grants that will be put to use to improve parks and other outdoor recreation opportunities in the communities. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has issued grants for the following Wisconsin projects: Modrzejewski Playfield Redevelopment – $750,000 Milwaukee Recreation, a department of MPS, plans to renovate Modrzejewski Playfield (pictured), 1020 W.

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