Operation Recreation

Keep your eyes open for Operation Recreation, the WAWM RCS Department's mobile playground! Operation Recreation is where play and creativity come together to create an endless amount of fun. Our vehicle is equipped with a variety of active toys and equipment such as hula hoops, jump ropes, Imagination Playground, bubble machine, agility ladder and much, much more! We invite everyone to get active with Operation Recreation - children and families, the more the merrier in play!

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Some MORE Exciting News for Operation Recreation!

The WAWM RCS Department under Program Manager, Amanda Schwichtenberg's leadership, is the proud winner of the 2020 Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Silver Star Winner for Operation Recreation!

The WPRA Silver Star Award is recognition given to outstanding programs, events, or marketing efforts in the areas of recreation or aquatics. Winners of the WPRA Silver Star Awards are selected each year by a distinguished panel of recreation professionals who have expertise in the field of recreation service delivery. Entries are judged based on five criteria that are essential to having a successful recreation program: goals and objectives, participation, operational efficiency, creativity and innovation, and marketing.

Amanda was also recognized and selected as the Blue Block Champion in the Spring of 2020 for her work with Operation Recreation and incorporating the Big Blue Blocks into her events.

2020 Spring Block Champion Article

PARK PLAY (AGES 6-12)

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Who’s ready to play at the park? Come visit our energetic Park Play staff at Liberty Heights Park for a day filled with fun activities. Park Play is a FREE drop-in program (participants may come and go as they please) designed for ages 6-12 years old. It is highly recommended for parents to discuss with their child when their child may come and leave the Park Play program. The Park Play staff will supervise and lead a variety of activities throughout the day including organized outdoor games, crafts and sports. Let’s play!

REC ON THE RUN (MOBILE PLAY UNITS)

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Rec on the Run is on the move this summer and we are bringing the fun to your neighborhood playground and park. We are running throughout the West Allis and West Milwaukee communities with Operation Recreation and Crafts in the Parks to entertain your child in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Our time may seem brief, but it will be impactful for your child. Rec on the Run staff will be at designated locations during assigned times. Please note, there is no supervision at the locations before Rec on the Run’s arrival and after the program leaves the location.

• Operation Recreation will feature our Imagination Playground Big Blue Blocks, agility ladders and hurdles, rolling wheels, hula hoops and more.

• Crafts in the Parks will have organized craft projects and activities planned for the children.

• Schedule may change pending program participation. Check out our schedule at wawmrec.com to make sure you don’t miss out.

FAMILY MEALS PROGRAM

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Let us take away the stress of family meal prep so you can relax and enjoy a meal together as a family and as a community. Each mealtime, we will include valuable nutritional information and family activities. The nutritional education will be provided by the West Allis Health Department. Plenty of take-home tools, tips and resources will be provided. This program is open to families with children ages 18 and younger. Please RSVP weekly by clicking the link above.

BENEFITS OF FAMILY MEALS:

• Relieve some of the day-to-day stresses.

• Enjoy conversation with each other.

• Build better relationships. • Build a sense of belonging potentially leading to better self-esteem.

• Research has shown that children tend to try a wider variety of foods during family meals.

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