Community Ed & Rec offers Kayaking & Jiu-jitsu

Posted June 12, 2023

Plymouth School District Community Education & Recreation is offering an introductory kayaking class and two jiu-jitsu opportunities this summer.

Intro to Jiu-jitsu

This introduction to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for those ages 16 and up covers the basic positions, movements, and techniques of this grappling sport in a safe and controlled environment. Stay for Open Mat (below) to get more practice time!
Instructor: Heather Bassett, Purple Belt
Details: 5:30-6:15am Thursdays June 22-August 10 in the Plymouth High School Wrestling Room
Fee: $47 (seniors* $37) until June 12, then $57 ($47)
Register: online via MyRec

Jiu-jitsu Open Mat

Open to those already familiar with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and additional time for those in the intro class to drill techniques, ask questions, and get in extra grappling time in a controlled environment.
Instructor: Heather Bassett, Purple Belt
Details: 6:15-7am Thursdays June 22-August 10 in the PHS Wrestling Room
Fee: Included with Intro to Jiu-jitsu class. Otherwise $25 (seniors* $20) until June 12, then $35 ($30)
Register: online via MyRec

Kayaking

This introductory class is for those new to this water sport. Open to those ages 10 and up, so bring your family! Includes kayak (limit 250 lbs), paddles, and lifejacket.
Instructor: Brian Henriksen
Details: 5-6:30pm Tuesdays June 20-July 18 (except July 4) on the Mullet River; meet behind Riverview Middle School (not at kayak launch)
Fee: $30/person until June 11; then $40. Contact us for a family rate.
Register: online via MyRec

*Senior rate is available to Plymouth School District residents ages 62 & above

How to register

• Online (preferred): plymouthwi.myrec.com (If you have not done so already, you will need to create a MyRec account; once we verify residency and approve the account, you can register for any of our current offerings.)
• By mail: Download the printable registration form and send it with a check to Community Ed & Rec, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073.
• In person: Registrations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays in our office on the south end of Plymouth High School. Park in the visitor lot in front of the school and enter at Door 18.

Learn more:

• Visit plymouthwi.myrec.com to view available classes, create a MyRec account, and register online.
• View or download a copy of the complete Summer 2023 Course Guide.
• Contact the Community Ed & Rec office at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us or 920-892-5068.
• Visit the office 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the south end (Door 18) of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave.
• Sign up for our e-newsletter to be among  the first to know when new opportunities are available.
• Visit our Facebook page, where we share information regularly about our learning and wellness offerings for community members of  all ages.
• Follow our Instagram feed to see some of the awesome things happening in Community Ed & Rec!