Winter Activities

Toboggan Run at Lowell Park

If you enjoy thrills, chills, and speed, you will not want to miss the 350-foot toboggan run at Lowell Park, 2201 Michigan Avenue. The toboggan run will close on February 25, 2023. For up-to-date conditions, please call the WPRF Information Line at 262-522-9356.

Saturdays 1:00-4:00 pm

Family Sa 1/7 1:00 pm $10 9000.110 Family Sa 1/7 2:00 pm $10 9000.111 Family Sa 1/7 3:00 pm $10 9000.112 Family Sa 1/28 1:00 pm $10 9000.113 Family Sa 1/28 2:00 pm $10 9000.114 Family Sa 1/28 3:00 pm $10 9000.115 Family Sa 2/4 1:00 pm $10 9000.116 Family Sa 2/4 2:00 pm $10 9000.117 Family Sa 2/4 3:00 pm $10 9000.118 Family Sa 2/11 1:00 pm $10 9000.119 Family Sa 2/11 2:00 pm $10 9000.120 Family Sa 2/11 3:00 pm $10 9000.121 Family Sa 2/18 1:00 pm $10 9000.122 Family Sa 2/18 2:00 pm $10 9000.123 Family Sa 2/18 3:00 pm $10 9000.124 Family Sa 2/25 1:00 pm $10 9000.125 Family Sa 2/25 2:00 pm $10 9000.126 Family Sa 2/25 3:00 pm $10 9000.127

Lowell Park 15 Toboggans available to rent, per 45 minutes

Toboggan Rental: $10 (maximum 4 riders per toboggan) Registration Deadline: Reserve your time by pre-booking your toboggan by Noon, Wednesday prior. One person from the group checks in at rental time slot. Check in at the Lowell Shelter. No walk ups will be accepted. *A Participant Waiver must be signed by users. All users under the age of 18 years of age must have waiver signed by parent or guardian, prior to toboggan run usage. Waiver will be available to download when reserving toboggan, and at Lowell Park the day of the reservation.

1. All riders must be 48” or taller. Children under 11 yrs. of age must be accompanied by an adult. 2. Maximum of 4 riders per toboggan. 3. Keep arms, legs, head, etc. inside of toboggan. 4. Secure all loose clothing. 5. Keep toboggans upright-no tipping of the toboggans at any time. 6. Stay seated until toboggan comes to a complete stop. Please walk to end and leave thru exits. 7. No refunds for no shows Learn to Skate

These five-week classes will help youth to develop confidence on the ice by learning forward and backward skating, turns, stops, falling and recovery. It is suggested that young children bring helmets (bike or other helmet is fine) to the class. Dress warm and come early to allow time to get skates on before class. This class is offered in conjunction with Waukesha County Parks & Land Use and offered to other Waukesha County communities.

4-6 W 1/4-2/1 5:30-6:00 pm $74/$94 1500.180 7-12 W 1/4-2/1 6:00-6:30 pm $74/$94 1500.181 4-6 W 2/8-3/8 5:30-6:00 pm $74/$94 1500.182 7-12 W 2/8-3/8 6:00-6:30 pm $74/$94 1500.183

Instructor: Waukesha County Staff Min: 1 Max: 6 NOTE: Fee includes skate rental.

Public Ice-Skating Rinks

If weather permits, WPRF will have an unsupervised, public ice-skating rink at Lowell and Buchner Parks. For up-to-date conditions, please call WPRF Information Line at 262-522-9356.

4-Year-Old Kindergarten at Fox Tale Preschool

Fox Tale Preschool is a community partner site with the School District of Waukesha for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten. The 4K class is held three days per week (M, W, Th) at the Schuetze Recreation Center, 9:00 am-1:15 pm. For more information on this program, please contact Mark Thompson at 262-524-3737.

Lil’ Dragons Tae Kwon Do

The Lil’ Dragons curriculum consists of developing major skills that are necessary for participation in any sport or activity and also contains personal development skills used to reinforce family values. Each class consists of one major skill that will motivate your child to achieve any goal they set in life.

4-6 Th 1/5-2/16 5:15-6:00 pm $50/$70 1500.120 (no class 1/19) 4-6 Th 3/2-4/13 5:15-6:00 pm $50/$70 1500.121 (no class 3/23)

Buchner Community Room Min: 10 Max: 20 Instructor: David Galewski NOTE: A uniform is needed for the class. Uniforms may be purchased through the instructor for $40. Testing will be held on the last day of each session. Music Maker and More Early Childhood Music Classes (Parent & Child Program)

This sing along musical activity group is designed for children and their parents or caregivers. The class incorporates traditional children’s songs, finger plays, rhythm instruments and dance movements as well as puppets that help tell a story within the songs. Our goal is to give children an interest and love for all kinds of music. Bring your dancing feet and join us for a fun family class!

AGE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE CODE 9 mnths-4 yrs Tu 1/17-2/14 10:30-11:00 am $43/$63 1000.189 9 mnths-4 yrs Tu 2/28-3/21 10:30-11:00 am $34/$51 1000.190 9 mnths-4 yrs Tu 4/18-5/16 10:30-11:00 am $43/$63 1000.191

E.B. Shurts Building, Women’s Club Room Min: 6 Max: 15 Instructor: Music Maker NOTE: Price per child not per family. NOTE: Ages are recommendations not restrictions, children who are younger or older may register.

Ballet

Encourage your little one to embrace their inner dancer! Students will have fun learning ballet while practicing balance, poise, and grace. Two family members are invited to attend the last class and watch the students display their hard work. Students must wear LEATHER ballet shoes, tights, and a leotard (no skirts). Supplies may be purchased through the studio (cash or check only).

BEGINNING PRE-BALLET 3-4 Th 1/26-3/16 5:15-5:45 pm $60/$80 7800.130 3-4 Th 4/13-6/1 5:15-5:45 pm $60/$80 7800.131

BEGINNING BALLET 4+ Th 1/26-3/16 5:45-6:15 pm $60/$80 7800.132 4+ Th 4/13-6/1 5:45-6:15 pm $60/$80 7800.133

*CONTINUING BALLET 1 3+ Th 1/26-3/16 6:15-6:45 pm $60/$80 7800.134 3+ Th 4/13-6/1 6:15-6:45 pm $60/$80 7800.135

*CONTINUING BALLET 2 4+ Th 1/26-3/16 6:45-7:15 pm $60/$80 7800.136 4+ Th 4/13-6/1 6:45-7:15 pm $60/$80 7800.137

Olde Metropolitan Bldg. 250 West Broadway Min: 4 Max: 10 Instructor: Sandy Kellar, Kellar Dance Studio NOTE: Phone: 262-542-8224 (for supply information only, registration is through WPRF). *Prerequisite for Continuing Ballet 1: must have taken our Beginning Pre-Ballet or Beginning Ballet class. Continuing Ballet 2: must have instructor recommendation.

Tumbling Tykes (Parent & Child Program)

In this program, children will be introduced to basic locomotor skills. Children will creatively explore different skills using hoops, bean bags, rhythm sticks, gymnastic equipment and more.

14-24 mnths Th 1/5-2/9 5:30-6:00 pm $36/$54 1000.112 14-24 mnths Th 3/2-4/6 5:30-6:00 pm $36/$54 1000.113 14-24 mnths Th 4/20-5/25 5:30-6:00 pm $36/$54 1000.114

E.B. Shurts Building, Women’s Club Room Min: 6 Max: 12 Instructor: Robin Bickler

Tumbling Tots (Parent & Child Program)

Students will work on body awareness, balance, locomotion, special relationships and rhythm. Movement activities - tumbling, balance beam skills and other activities will be used that are designed to foster success and enhance self esteem.

2-3 Tu 1/3-2/7 5:30-6:00 pm $36/$54 1000.115 2-3 Tu 1/3-2/7 6:10-6:40 pm $36/$54 1000.116 2-3 Th 1/5-2/9 6:10-6:40 pm $36/$54 1000.117 2-3 Tu 2/28-4/11 5:30-6:00 pm $36/$54 1000.118 (no class 4/4) 2-3 Tu 2/28-4/11 6:10-6:40 pm $36/$54 1000.119 (no class 4/4) 2-3 Th 3/2-4/6 6:10-6:40 am $36/$54 1000.120 2-3 Tu 4/18-5/23 5:30-6:00 pm $36/$54 1000.121 2-3 Tu 4/18-5/23 6:10-6:40 pm $36/$54 1000.122 2-3 Th 4/20-5/25 6:10-6:40 pm $36/$54 1000.123

E.B. Shurts Building, Women’s Club Room Min: 6 Max: 12 Instructor: Robin Bickler

Rolly Polly

Students will learn basic tumbling skills (forward roll, backward roll and cartwheels). They will also be introduced to the junior swing bar, beam and trampoline.

AGE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE CODE 4-6 W 1/4-2/8 5:30-6:15 pm $36/$54 1000.124 4-6 Th 1/5-2/9 6:45-7:30 pm $36/$54 1000.125 4-6 W 3/1-4/5 5:30-6:15 pm $36/$54 1000.126 4-6 Th 3/2-4/6 6:45-7:30 pm $36/$54 1000.127 4-6 W 4/19-5/24 5:30-6:15 pm $36/$54 1000.128 4-6 Th 4/20-5/25 6:45-7:30 pm $36/$54 1000.129

E.B. Shurts Building, Women’s Club Room Min: 6 Max: 12 Instructor: Robin Bickler Tumbling - Beginner I

Students will learn new skills on the balance beam and junior swing bar. During floor exercise, forward and backward rolls, cartwheels and handstands are skills that will be developed.

6+ Tu 1/3-2/7 6:45-7:30 pm $36/$54 1000.130 6+ W 1/4-2/8 6:20-7:05 pm $36/$54 1000.131 6+ Tu 2/28-4/11 6:45-7:30 pm $36/$54 1000.132 (no class 4/4) 6+ W 3/1-4/5 6:20-7:05 pm $36/$54 1000.133 6+ Tu 4/18-5/23 6:45-7:30 pm $36/$54 1000.134 6+ W 4/19-5/24 6:20-7:05 pm $36/$54 1000.135

E.B. Shurts Building, Women’s Club Room Min: 6 Max: 12 Instructor: Robin Bickler and Mckenna Dannhoff

Tumbling - Beginner II to Intermediate

All skills will continue to be perfected with an emphasis on form, increased flexibility and strength. When students are physically ready, they will continue to learn new skills such as handstands, backbends, round off rebounds and back walkovers.

AGE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE CODE 7+ W 1/4-2/8 7:10-7:55 pm $36/$54 1000.136 7+ W 3/1-4/5 7:10-7:55 pm $36/$54 1000.137 7+ W 4/19-5/24 7:10-7:55 pm $36/$54 1000.138

E.B. Shurts Building, Women’s Club Room Min: 6 Max: 12 Instructor: Robin Bickler and Mckenna Dannhoff NOTE: *Successful Completion of Tumbling - Beginner I

2022-2023 pricing and enrollment information is at:

2023-2024 pricing and enrollment information will be available April 2023.

WPRF Before and Afterschool Programs

The Cool School Rec Before and Afterschool programs offer a healthy balance of academics, recreation, and social activities outside of regular school hours. Each day, students can complete their homework, participate in games and activities that promote social-emotional growth and take part in academic enrichment classes which provide unique, hands-on learning experiences that complement the traditional school day. Our dynamic staff make before and afterschool hours fun and engaging! Information is available on our website at www.waukesha-wi.gov/coolschool Before and Afterschool Programs are offered at the following schools on all teaching days:

Banting Elementary School

Hillcrest Elementary School Bethesda Elementary School Lowell Elementary School Hawthorne Elementary School *CLC afterschool Prairie Elementary School Hadfield Elementary School *CLC afterschool STEM Academy – Randall Campus Heyer Elementary School Rose Glen Elementary School

Please visit our website for the following required documents and detailed information: • Parent Handbook • Child Information Sheet (mandatory prior to attending) • Authorized to Administer Medication Form • Tuition, Payment Schedule, and Registration Forms • We offer a financial assistance application on our website at www.waukesha-wi.gov/coolschool

This program operates M-F on most school days, including early release days. We do not pro-rate or adjust tuition for dates not used or needed. Session tuition is due 12 days prior to each session start date. A $10.00 late registration fee will apply to all registrations after the deadline. Due to the nature of our recreation program students must be potty trained and independently stay with the group.

School Off Days

Ages 5 years-12 years (4K students currently enrolled in one of our WPRF Before and Afterschool programs that are 4 years of age may register for this program). Looking for something fun for your child to do when school is out? WPRF offers One Day Specialty programs held on most non-school days. These programs are offered from 7:00 am-6:00 pm at Hawthorne Elementary School located at 1111 Maitland, Waukesha WI 53188. An additional site may be available depending on enrollment. Please check our website for more details regarding School Off Day Sites. Fee for this program is $30/per day. Students

and a labeled water bottle. Two light snacks are provided by WPRF. Visit our website for registration information, themes, and required forms at www.waukesha-wi.gov/coolschool