Classes include a variety of fun games and ac�vi�es designed to develop soccer skills such as kicking, dribbling, passing and shoo�ng along with motor skills such as balance, foot-eye coordina�on and running control. Date Time Day October 1-22 6-6:45 p.m. Monday October 29-November 19 6-6:45 p.m. Monday Fees: $11 Resident; $17 Non-Resident

This training is intended for children, ages 11+, who have the responsibility of caring for younger children during the absence of their parents/guardians. It is par�cularly valuable for young people who are interested in working as babysi/ers. Par�cipants must pass skills and wri/en tests to receive cer�fica�on. Students should bring a doll and bag lunch and should review book prior to class. Classes held at City Hall, first floor conference room. (Par�cipant handbook and DVD may be picked up at Parks & Recrea�on Department.) Limit 10. Date Time Day October 1 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday October 26 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday November 30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday Fees: $34 Resident; $51 Non-Resident Future Class Dates: January 2, March 1, April 19, and April 22

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2018FallRecreationActivityGuideWisconsinRapidsParks&RecreationDepartment

444WestGrandAvenue,WisconsinRapids,WI54495-2780

Phone:(715)421-8240/Website:parks.wirapids.org/Email:parksdepartment@wirapids.org

PeeWeeSoccer(ages3-5)(HoweGym)

Have you heard about the rock pain�ng craze? Register now to join in on this fun rock pain�ng class! Each person will receive 5 rocks to paint. All supplies are provided; you bring your family and your ar�s�c skills! Loca�on: Helen’s House at the Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo. Date Time Day Fees October 1 11 a.m.-Noon Friday $6 Per Family (max of 4)

RockPainting(age4+)

Fall Program Registra�on begins on Friday, August 31 at 8:00 a.m. Online registra�on available at

parks.wirapids.org. Registra�on will con�nue un�l each class is filled. Classes are filled on first-come,

first-served basis. Payment must be made at �me of registra�on. Class sizes are limited.

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Be SAFE! This class provides an opportunity for you to learn prac�cal skills and knowledge to keep you safe against predators and a/ackers. Taught by trained professionals. Class held in upper gym at WRAMS. Date Time Day November 12 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday Fees: $10 Resident; $15 Non-Resident

CoedSelf-Defense(ages13+)

LeagueApplications

Men’s Non-Compe��ve Basketball League (Non-Reffed) play will be on Wednesdays at Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School. Deadline for registra�on is October 12. League play begins in November.

Pickleball League Coed, with all skill levels welcome! If you love pickleball and are looking for friendly, fun, compe��on and camaraderie with fellow pickleball enthusiasts, this is for you! Players will rotate game play throughout the evening. Play held on Monday evenings at East Junior High Fieldhouse, beginning at 7:15 p.m. (schedules emailed weekly) Winter Session: November 12-February 4, 2019 Spring Session: February 11-April 29, 2019 Fees: $20/person per session or $30/person for both sessions.

Volleyball League play will be on Tuesday (Women’s) or Thursdays (Coed). Deadline for registra�on is October 12. League play begins in November. Forms are available online or scan QR codes below:

Basketball: Pickleball: Volleyball:

KidZ Art (ages 3-8) Kids will get a chance to use acrylics on canvas board or stretched canvas. We provide an ar�s�c experience that is sure to leave a las�ng impression! All kids get to leave with their own art masterpiece! Supplies included. Classes held at the Centralia Center Riverwalk. Date Time Day Theme October 26 10-11 a.m. Friday Pumpkins November 30 10-11 a.m. Friday Snowman Fees: $5 Resident; $8 Non-Resident

Mom & Daughter Canvas Pain�ng (Ages 6+) This class is open to mothers and daughters who would like to spend �me together crea�ng art and learning the basics of crea�vity. If you’re searching for an ac�vity where you can BOTH have lots of fun together, this is it! October class held at Helen’s Zoo House; November class held at the Centralia Center Riverwalk. Two people a/end for one fee! Date Time Day Theme October 1 9-11 a.m. Monday Pumpkins November 21 9-11 a.m. Wednesday Snowman

Fees: $20 Residents; $30 Non-Resident

AwesomeArtClasses

This fun and ac�ve “skills and drills” workshop is for beginners to intermediate players. Beginner lesson emphasis on serving, dinking, volley strokes, posi�oning, and game mechanics. Intermediate focus is on honing skills at the kitchen line, playing soO vs a/acking, third shot drops, lobbing, and posi�oning. Date Time Day November 5 7:15-9:15 p.m. Monday Fees: $5 Resident; $8 Non-Resident

PickleballWorkshop(EastJuniorHigh)

Wisconsin Rapids Parks & Recrea�on GiO Cer�ficates are available in

any amount ($5 and over), and can be used toward any program

offered by Wisconsin Rapids Parks & Recrea�on . For complete

details, give us a call!

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8a.m.-Noon&1-4:30p.m.,MondaythroughFriday

Onlineregistrationandfacilityrentalsavailableatanytimeatparks.wirapids.org

Ma/ Heideman, Parks & Buildings Supervisor

Mary Wolosek, Recrea�on Supervisor

Dawn Desorcy, Administra�ve Assistant

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All art classes held in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall.

Acrylic Block Pain�ng Discover a fun way to unwind with your friends. Reconnect while the instructor guides you through pain�ng your own masterpiece. Bring your own acrylic or glass block, size 7.5”. No experience necessary. Date Time Day Theme October 22 6-8:30 p.m. Monday Sunflower December 13 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday Cardinal Fees: $11 Resident; $17 Non-Resident Acrylic Canvas Pain�ng Create a beau�ful acrylic pain�ng on canvas by simply following direc-�ons with Jolene. No experience necessary. Date Time Day Theme September 27 6-9 p.m. Thursday Sunflower October 10 6-9 p.m. Wednesday Pumpkin October 16 6-9 p.m. Tuesday Pumpkin November 13 6-9 p.m. Tuesday Cardinal November 19 6-9 p.m. Monday Snowmen November 28 6-9 p.m. Wednesday Snowmen December 6 6-9 p.m. Thursday Winter Trees December 18 6-9 p.m. Tuesday Lamp Post Fees: $14 Resident; $21 Non-Resident NEW!! Dirty Pour Flip Cup Canvas Pain�ng The dirty pour flip cup technique is SUPER EASY to do! You just pour all of the paint colors that you’re using for your pain�ng into one cup, flip the cup onto your canvas, liO the cup, and go. It’s that simple! Create a one-of-a-kind abstract pain�ng. Date Time Day September 26 6-7 p.m. Wednesday October 18 6-7 p.m. Thursday Fees: $14 Resident; $21 Non-Resident Wine/Beer Glass Pain�ng Paint, socialize, have fun! Register by yourself or with some friends and join other beer/wine glass painters in this fun ac�vity. Choose from a few different pa/erns. Please inform office choice of glass, five days prior to class. Date Time Day Theme December 10 6-8 p.m. Monday Holiday Fees: $14 Resident; $21 Non-Resident

Please watch for a text, or check parks.wirapids.org and the Parks &

Recrea�on Facebook page prior to calling the office regarding

cancella�on of various ac�vi�es sponsored by the Parks & Recrea�on

Department due to inclement weather. Classes missed for individual

absences (i.e., illness, vaca�ons, etc.) are not “made-up” nor may

par�cipants a/end classes other than the one they are registered for.

Closures, Cancella�ons & Make-Ups

Photographs

For program promo�on purposes, we may photograph several of our

ac�vi�es and their par�cipants. Photographs may be used in various

fliers, brochures or on our website. If you do not wish to have your or

your child’s photo taken, please no�fy us when registering.

Refunds

Full Refunds will be given if: 1) Program is cancelled, 2) A/endee gives

at least 24 hours’ no�ce prior to the start of the program, or 3) If there

are changes to the original schedule and the par�cipant can no longer

a/end. No refunds will be issued aOer the start of the program. Class

fees will not be prorated.

Resident/Non-Resident

Non-Residency is any loca�on outside of the Wisconsin Rapids city

limits; i.e., Biron, Grand Rapids, Kellner, Nekoosa, Port Edwards,

Rudolph, Saratoga, etc. Even if your address is Wisconsin Rapids, you

are not considered a resident if you live in a surrounding community.

If you have a ques�on about your residency, please give us a call. We

thank you for your interest and par�cipa�on in our programs!!

Volunteers are always needed! If you are interested in volunteering

with the Recrea�on Department, contact us at (715) 421-8240. Scan

above right for our volunteer applica�on!

VolunteerOpportunities

Wi5er Ice Pond Warming House Hours Date of Opening: December 17, 2018 (weather permiVng) Weekdays: 5:30-8 p.m. Weekends: 1-8 p.m. Non-School Days: 1-8 p.m. Holidays: Closed (12/24, 12/25 & 1/1) Closed for Season: February 28, 2019