G-Town Rec Scene

Germantown Family Dodgeball

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:47:14 GMT

FAMILY DODGEBALLCome have a ball and throw one too! Get some exercise while enjoying some family fun time. Teams will be formed on site each week. Program will be held on Friday nights from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School new gym. The winter session goes from Jan. 16 – Mar. 6, 2009.. The fee is $10.56/Res. & School Dist. Res., $21.12/Non-res.

Germantown Kids Klub

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:37:31 GMT

GERMANTOWN KIDS KLUB - BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSGermantown Kids Klub is a before and after school program that includes special events, games, snacks and educational programs. Each month will have a theme and key words to work on, arts & crafts plus other fun activities. Guest speakers from the following agencies: Police Department, The Council, 4-H, UW-Extension Nutrition, Big Brothers/Big Sisters will be incorporated. Fee includes T-shirt, extra field trips will be planned for an additional fee. Registrations will be taken immediately for this program. LOCATIONS: County Line, Mac Arthur, Amy Belle, Rockfield and St. Boniface Schools. Note St. Boniface school is not open for before school care.FEES: NO ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE! BEFORE SCHOOL: 6:00 a.m. - Start of School = $7.00 per day (A.M. Only), $3.00 per day (½ hour or less). AFTER SCHOOL: End of School - 6:00 p.m. = $7.00 per day (P.M. Only), $3.00 per day (½ hour or less). BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL: $10 per day (A.M. & P.M.) = $3.00 per day (½ hour or less). Register only for the days you need. FULL DAY (DAYS OFF SCHOOL) OR EARLY RELEASE DAYS = Full Day:$20 full day, $15 any additional child, Half Day:$15 half day, $10 additional child.

Germantown Kids Cuisine

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:30:05 GMT

Each day a new cooking experience will be presented from good eats to yummy treats. Your chef will prepare and eat what they create giving them a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. We will also cover cooking terms, measuring, manners, place settings and kitchen safety. A themed story or game will also be a highlight of each night. Please list any known food allergies on registration form.

Class will be held on Tuesdays, Feb. 3- Mar.10

Grades K5 - 2^nd will go from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Grades 3 - 6 will go from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The fee is $30/Res & School Dist. Res., $42/Non-Res. And will be held at Survive Alive House.

Learn to Skate with USFSA

Park & Recreation Department — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:25:00 GMT

Always wanted to learn to skate like Michelle Kwan? Then begin the same way! Join the United States Figure Skating's Learn to Skate. Designed for beginner to intermediate level skaters. Skills taught include forward adn backward skating, stopping, swizzels, and ice saftety. Program is administered by Kettle Moraine Figure Skating on privately contracted ice, under the direction of a Master Rated Coach. Dress for the cold. No jeans allowed in class. Wind pants recommended. Fee includes skate rental if needed. Call (262) 335-0383 with additional questions.

Youth (Ages 4 & up)

Sundays/ 6 Weeks, Dec. 14th- Feb. 1st (no class 12/21, 12/28), Register by Monday Dec. 8th.

Wednesdays/ 6 Weeks, Dec. 17th- Feb. 4th (no class 12/29, 12/31), Register by Monday Dec. 8th.

Kettle Moraine Ice Center- 2330 South Main St., West Bend (Hwy. P) Across from Bob Fish.

$50/Res., $60/Non-Res. & School Dist. Res (Per Session)

Enrollment: Min 4, Max 15 (Must be age 4 by start of program.)

Germantown Youth Dodgeball

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:57:40 GMT

DODGEBALLGet your friends together and sign up for some dodgeball excitement. Teams will be formed on site each week. A great way to hang out with your friends while having fun in a non-competitive sport. The program will run on Fridays, Jan. 10 – Mar. 6, 2009. Grades 4,5,6 will go from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and 6,7,8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School gyms. The fee is $21.12/Res. & School Dist. Res., $31.68/Non-res.

Germantown Poms "Show Us What You Can Do"

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:21:24 GMT

The pom teams held a first time event last night called "Show Us What You Can Do". The girls had an opportunity to choreograph their own routines and could enter in either a solo or duet performance. Their entry fee was two donations for the food pantry.

Power Poms Pumpkins

Park & Recreation Department — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Germantown Recreation Power Poms continue the tradition of decorating pumpkins for the residents of the Virginia Highlands Nursing Home in GTown.

Germantown Youth Futures Kalahari Water Park Field Trip

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:37:34 GMT

GERMANTOWN YOUTH FUTURES KALAHARI WATER PARK FIELD TRIP

The Germantown Youth Futures groups is sponsoring a trip to Kalahari Indoor Water Park Field Trip located in Wisconsin Dells. Germantown Students grades 6-12 are invited to sign up for some fun. The water park features 16 water slides, a tidal wave pool and much more. The trip will take place on Friday, January 23rd, we will depart from the Germantown Village Hall promptly at 7:45 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $32/person which includes lunch and transportation. Chaperones are also needed, $27/person. If interested a registration form needs to be filled out and received at the Germantown Park & Recreation Department before Friday, Jan. 9th. Call 250-4710 for more information.

GERMANTOWN'S AMAZING RACE

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:51:00 GMT

On October 17th, 10 teams comprised of children and adults showed their physical and mental skills while competing in the Germantown Park and Recreation Department's version of The Amazing Race. Participants were guided by a series of route markers leading them to eight locations throughout Germantown. While at each location, participants completed a variety of challenges. The winning team was able to complete the race in just under 2 hrs.

Congratulations to the Pagel Family for winning this year's race!

Watch the Winter/Spring Park and Rec. Brochure for information on the Spring Amazing Race. This is an event you will not want to miss!

Bucketeers Basketball (Openings Still Exist)

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:07:25 GMT

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES (Openings May Still Exist)The Germantown Recreation Department is offering Bucketeer Basketball League for girls and boys in 3rd through 6th grades who are Village and School District Residents. Those children who attend parochial schools located in the Germantown School District must be a Village or School District Resident to be eligible. Non-residents will be accepted into the programs if openings exist and will be able to register after Oct. 6th. Non-residents should call the department as soon as possible to get on a waiting list. Leagues will be formed for: 3rd/4th grade girls, 3rd grade co-rec, 4^th grade co-rec, 5th/6th grade girls, 5th/6th grade co-rec. Practices will be held once per week starting in late November and will be held at designated grade schools. League games will be held on Saturdays beginning January 10th and running into March at Kennedy Middle School. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3^RD, BUT OPENINGS MAY STILL EXIST. The fee for the program is $47.52/Resident & School Dist. Res. and $70.75/Non-resident. Register at the Germantown Recreation Department, located in the Village Hall on Mequon Road.

Men's Basketball League (30 and Over)

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:03:32 GMT

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUEOrganized play with a round robin schedule of games. Contact the Rec. Dept. office at 250-4710 for specific registration information. Players must be 30 years of age or older as of starting date of season. Thursdays, Nov. 2008- Mar. 2009. Game Times: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 p.m. Located at the Kennedy Middle School New Gym. $275/team sponsor fee, $225/ team player fees.

Youth Dodgeball

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:25:12 GMT

Get your freinds together and sign up for some dodgeball excitement. Teams will be formed on site each week. A great way to hang out with your friends while having fun in a non-competitive sport. Fridays/6 weeks. Fall Program: Oct. 10- Dec. 5, 2008. No Program 10/31, 11/14, or 11/28. Winter Program: Jan. 16- Mar. 6 2009. No Program 1/23 or 2/27. Grades 4, 5, and 6 meet from 5- 6:00 p.m. Grades 6, 7, and 8 meet from 6- 7:00 p.m. at the Kennedy Middle School Gym. $21.12 for Resident or School District Resident. $31.68 For Non-Resident.

Open Volleyball For Fun and Exercise

Park & Recreation Department — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:34:00 GMT

OPEN VOLLEYBALL Bump, volley and serve...Just get it over the net! Come join the fun and play a few friendly games of volleyball. The Germantown Recreation Department is offering Adult Co-rec volleyball on Thursdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School starting September 4th - April 23, 2009. Admission (at the door) is only $2/night for Res. & School Dist. Res. or $3.00/night for Non-res.

Milwaukee Bucks Opening Night

Park & Recreation Department — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:26:00 GMT

GERMANTOWN PARK AND RECRECATION NIGHT WITH THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Germantown Park and Recreation is again offering discounted tickets for the Bucks Home Opener.

Saturday, November 1^st at 7:30 vs. Toronto Raptors.
All Germantown Residents, Family & Friends are invited to this special ticket offer $29.00 Seats Discounted to $19.00. Registrations are being accepted at the Rec. Department Office or through our website.Visit www.village.germantown.wi.us to download the Bucks Night Information Flyer.

Register Early, Space is Limited!

Germantown Poms Kickathon

Park & Recreation Department — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:10:00 GMT

The Germantown Recreation Department Power Poms, Pixie Poms and Pixie Dust were joined by the Germantown High School Warchix and the B'Dazzle Dance & Allstar groups from Brookfield in their Kickathon in support of the Badgerette "Kicking For A Cure" campaign/Komen Race For the Cure campaigns. The Germantown Rec teams also raised funds for Children's Hospital Cancer Wing in support of Power alum Jennifer Graham's older sister Kimberly a recent GHS grad who is currently battling cancer. Kimberly attended the event to cheer the teams on.

This is the 3rd year that the groups hosted the event in which the girls took the field and kicked for three minutes straight. Each participant either earned sponsors for each kick executed or blanket donations. This was followed by each participating team presenting a routine for the audience.

The grand total for our recreation department teams is not in yet, but we currently stand at over $2800 for the cause.

Germantown Babysitters Training

Park & Recreation Department — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:53:11 GMT

BABYSITTERS TRAININGThe American Red Cross’ Babysitter’s Training class features activity based format. The class addresses safety issues, preventing injuries, basic childcare, first aid, decision making skills, age-appropriate behavior and play. Students must attend the whole day to become certified. Participants should bring a bag lunch or snack to class. Program will be held on Saturday. Many sessions to choose from. Sessions offered on Sept. 27, Nov. 15, Jan. 10 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Survive Alive House. The fee per date is $46/Res., $56/non-res. & School Dist.

Kicking For A Cure

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:45:09 GMT

3rd Annual KICKATHON in support of

"KICKING FOR A CURE"-KOMEN WALK FOR THE CURE

Sunday, September 14th - 2:00-3:00pm

Friedenfeld Park - Germantown, WI

The Germantown Power Poms, Pixie Poms and Pixie Dust team representing the Germantown Recreation Department will be joined by the Germantown High School Warchix and the B'Dazzle Dance group from Brookfield as they kick to a three minute routine in their effort to raise money for the 'KICKING FOR A CURE" campaign sponsored by Badgerette Pom Pon Inc.

The 123 young ladies will start out the afternoon with their Kickathon and then each team will present a routine for their family and friends who have come out to support them.

The Germantown Rec teams earned over $3000 last year for this worthy cause. Extra incentive has been provided by three local businesses who are sponsoring each team and who will donate $100 if they can ALL complete kicking through the entire 3 minutes.

The Germantown teams are also supporting Milwaukee Children's Hospital, Cancer wing, in honor of Kimberly Graham the sister of a Power alumni who is currently battling cancer.

Holiday Shopping Germantown-Chicago Style

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:59:16 GMT

Holiday Shopping Chicago StyleEnjoy a day together of “shop till you drop” or visiting museums/galleries, or just taking in the excitement on the “Magnificent Mile” in Chicago. Finish up that final holiday shopping at such famous stores and Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and American Girl. Youth must be accompanied by an adult, fee is per person. Saturday, November 8^th, 2008. Motor Coach Bus will depart from Germantown Village Hall Lot at 7:45 a.m. In Chicago-Bus will drop off/pick up at the corner of Superior Street and Rush Street or as close to this location as possible. Bus will depart from Chicago at 5:30 p.m. and is expected back at the Village Hall Park Lot between 7:00-7:30 p.m. (Traffic Dependent). $25/Resident, $35/Non-Resident & School District Resident (per-person) Enrollment: Minimum:20, Maximum: 54. Register by Friday, October 31^st.

The Amazing Race - Germantown Style!

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:29:00 GMT

Have you ever watched a tv show and thought, "I can do that"?

Well, here is your chance to prove it. The Germantown Recreation Department is offering a local version of The Amazing Race. This is a new program for both youth (ages 5+) and adults to participate in. Teams of adults and children will have to think and act quickly as they read clues and perform fun tasks while exploring the different areas of Germantown. We may not be crossing continents or taking weeks on this adventure, but the race will be overflowing with fun for the whole family! Register early to make sure your team can compete in this family friendly edition of The Amazing Race. Registration fee includes team shirts (shirts are not guaranteed for late registrations - after Friday, September 26th). Clues will be throughout the village and teams are responsible for their own transportation. This is a one day event held on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The race begins at Kinderberg Park before leading you around the village. All this fun and excitement can be yours for $8 per person if you are residents and $12 per person if you are non-residents or school district residents. Only the first 20 teams will be able to participate so register NOW!!!

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR POM PON COMPETITION RESULTS

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:34:00 GMT

Division III - 3rd Place - Germantown Pixie Poms
Division II - 3rd Place - Germantown Power Poms

Our community can help our teams by voting for us. The Competition will begin airing on Wisconsin On Demand, Channel 1111 beginning Monday, August 11th. Between August 11 and August 24, you can vote for the Wisconsin On Demand Viewers Choice winner! Every time you watch a team, it counts as a vote and you can vote as often as you like! The winning team will receive $150 courtesy of Time Warner Cable. To view the teams, simply go to channel 1111 and choose the Dance & Cheer category.