G-Town Rec Scene

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.

Openings Exist for Monday Night Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:56:11 GMT

The Recreation Department is looking for more teams to fill their Adult Co-Rec Monday Volleyball League. The league will feature 4 divisions with 6 teams in each division who will play a round robin schedule. Contact the Recreation Office at 250-4710 to check to see if openings still exist.

WHO: Men and women, 18 years and older

WHEN: Monday Evenings, September 8 – end of March/beginning of April

GAMES: 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 p.m.

DIVISIONS: “A” Very Competitive, “A/B” More Competitive, “B” Competitive, “B/C” Competitive Recreational

OPENINGS: At this time openings are as follows: “A” Division – (1), “A/B” Division – (2), “B” Division – (2), and “B/C” Division – (1). There may be more openings depending on returning team registration. To get on a waiting list, call the Dept. at 250-4710. All openings will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

WHERE: Kennedy Middle School

FEE: $185/team – sponsor fee, $170/team – player fee

*How to register:

Pick up an entry form from the Germantown Recreation Department. Get it and your team sponsor fees of $185 in to the Department as soon as possible. Fees must be included with your entry form.

Photo Contest Results

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:45:00 GMT

We received many wonderful photos. We would like to extend a big "Thank You" to everyone that sent one in. Now, here is the part you have all been waiting for...the results.

First Place goes to Michelle Schlosser with her picture of children Will and Kayla at Schoen Laufen Park in the fall of 2007.

Second Place goes to Michelle Schlosser for her picture of her nephew Liam visiting last October. He was enjoying playing on the toys in Kinderberg Park.

Third Place goes to Pamela Trapane with her picture of tulips at Dheinsville Historical Park this past May.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you again for participating!

PIXIE and PIXIE DUST POM CAMP

Park & Recreation Department — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:27:56 GMT

The Germantown Recreation Department's performing groups, the Pixies and the Pixie Dust, just completed a week long camp at Germantown High School. This camp is the kick off to their summer performances at the Germantown July 4th parade and Fireman's park performance, Wisconsin State Fair competition and their Kickathon in support of breast cancer awareness. The week-long classes were taught by Tara Tetzke and Izzy Rauguth.

The Pixies number 20 girls in grades 4-6 and are student coached by Lauren Tetzke and Hayley Tyvoll. Team members pictured from L to R are - ft row: Courtney Bachtell, Shania Fitzgerald, Ellie Zimmer, Karlee Saladin, Kayla Heron, Hayley Reynolds. 2nd: Katie Zimmer, Jackie Dean, Kristina Burmeister, Emily Lamb, Kailey Snyder, Erin McCarthy, Kailynn Mongan. 3rd: Coach Lauren Tetzke, Montana Luecking, Riley Wood, Amanda Grober, Brianna Weiss, Taylor Hamm, Jocelyn Koel, Nicole Fraser, Coach Hayley Tyvoll.

The Pixie Dust consists of 6 young girls in grades 2-3 and are student coached by Kelsey Dittloff. Team members are: ft - Keri Walker, Samantha Stieve. Back - Emily Grober, Olivia Nickulis, Hayley Landon. Not pictured - Jasmine Machhi.

Germantown Recreation Department offers 10 week classes during the fall and winter sessions. Please log on to www.gtownrec.com for more information.

Make money while playing!!!

Park & Recreation Department — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:07:06 GMT

Are you looking to earn some extra money during the school year? Enjoy working with children? We have the perfect job for you. The Germantown Recreation Department is looking for qualified individuals for a before & after school program for children in grades K5 - 5. Hours are Monday - Friday, before school 5:45 - 8:45 a.m. and after school 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Leaders will earn between $8 - $10/hr, and supervisors will earn between $10 - $13/hr. Applicants should have experience in supervising children.

Applications can be submitted to:

Germantown Recreation Dept.

P.O. Box 337

Germantown, WI 53022

For more information call Joe at (262)250-4710.