Current offerings
Community Education & Recreation provides learning and wellness opportunities for people of all ages!
Quick Links
• Summer 2025 Activity Guide• Online registration: Pay with a credit card and receive immediate confirmation of enrollment
• Printable registration form: Mail to Community Ed & Rec, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073
• PHS Fitness Center community memberships
• Track/Hall Walking information
How do I register?
- Online: If possible, please register online via MyRec, which carries no service fee and offers immediate confirmation. (You first will need to create a MyRec account, if you have not already done so; once we verify residency and approve the account, you can register for any of our offerings going forward.)
- In person: You can register in our office, where we will help set up your MyRec account and can accept cash, check, and credit cards. Park in the visitor lot in front of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave., and enter Door 18 on the south end of the building. Our office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
- By mail: While MyRec registration is preferred, you still can print a registration form to mail with a check to Community Ed & Rec, 125 S. Highland Ave., Plymouth WI 53073.
Summer 2025
Youth athletic camps
Camps are open to all area students in the appropriate grades, including those who are homeschooled or attending parochial schools. Camps will be held at Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave.
Registration is coordinated by Community Education & Recreation, but all of the following camps except Tennis are operated by their respective PHS programs.
Volleyball Camp
Conducted by PHS coaches and local collegiate athletes
Who: Students currently in grades 2-7, plus girls currently in grades 8-11
When: July 28-31, with grades 2-4 from 8 to 9:15 a.m., grades 5-7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and grades 8-11 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: PHS Gym
Fee: $65; those who register by July 1 get a T-shirt
Registration: online via MyRec
Youth & family
Arts & Crafts Camp- NEW!
Each session will explore a unique form of arts and crafts, giving kids the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and have tons of fun along the way!
Session 1: Jewelry Making
For ages 8-14. In this fun and hands-on session, each child will get the chance to design and create their very own necklace, bracelet, or earrings—and if time allows, they can even make all three! Along the way, they’ll learn the essentials of jewelry-making, from selecting materials to putting it all together. It’s a creative experience full of sparkle, imagination, and skill-building!
Session 2: Plate Mod Podge
For ages 7-14. In this colorful and creative session, kids will discover the art of layering tissue paper and using Mod Podge to design their very own decorative plate! They’ll have a blast exploring textures, colors, and patterns while learning a fun new crafting technique that lets their imagination shine.
Session 3: Paint a Nature Scene
For ages 7-14: The teacher will be guiding the kids through a fun, step-by-step mini painting session where we’ll all create the same beautiful nature scene together. Along the way, students will learn about blending, layering, and explore a variety of painting techniques and textures. It’s a great opportunity for them to get creative, build confidence, and learn some real art skills in a relaxed, hands-on environment!
Session 4: Butterfly Windchimes
For ages 6-14. Get ready for a fun and crafty adventure as we create beautiful butterfly wind chimes! Kids will design and assemble their very own charming wind chimes. It’s the perfect blend of art and nature—watching their butterflies flutter in the breeze will be so rewarding!
Instructor: Ashley Hilbelink
Details: 5:30-7:30 Tuesdays July 29-Aug 19 in Riverview Art Room
Fee: $20 for Jewelry; $15 for each of the others; or $59 for all 4 through July 21, then $30/$25/$69
Register: online via MyRec
Friday Playgroup
For all ages! Join other parents and children this summer at this parent-supervised free play at Plymouth parks.
Details: 9:30-11am 1st & 3rd Fridays through Aug 15 (except July 4)
-Aug 1 at City Park, 203 Suhrke Road
-Aug 15 at Meyer Park, 300 Daleview Drive
Fee: Free, but please pre-register so we know to expect you.
Register: online via MyRec
Creative classes
Photography 101 - NEW!
Want to take better photos — whether with your phone or a camera you haven’t used in a while? This laid-back, hands-on series of 3 classes is a great way to get creative and learn the basics of photography. You’ll explore how to see the world like a photographer, go on short photo walks, and try out easy techniques to improve your shots. You’ll get to practice every class, so bring a phone or camera you’re comfortable using, and wear shoes good for walking.
Instructor: Julia Kemmett
Details: 5:30-7:30pm in PHS Room C118
-Monday July 21: Finding Inspiration & Composition Basics: Discover what inspires your eye through mood board creation and learn essential composition techniques such as rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing. Practice taking more thoughtful, balanced images during a photo walk.
-Tuesday July 22: Exposure Basics & Tips for Portrait Photography: Learn how light, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work together to create a well-exposed image—even on a phone. Then explore the art of photographing people with posing tips and natural lighting tricks, and practice portraits with classmates.
-Wednesday July 23: Editing Basics, Tips on Landscape Photography, & Showcase: Explore mobile editing tools to enhance your photos with color correction, cropping, and exposure adjustments. Then dive into landscape photography tips, followed by a final mini showcase where everyone shares their favorite shots from the course.
Fee: $26/class or $62 for all 3 through July 14, then $36/class or $72 for all 3
Register: online via MyRec
Bouquet Building - NEW!
This hands-on class lets you experience The Art of Agriculture in full bloom. Using flowers grown locally and lovingly at Airy Point Farms, you’ll learn the fundamentals of floral design, including arrangement techniques, color selection, and seasonal styling. Whether you’re a beginner or a flower enthusiast, this creative workshop is a joyful way to connect with nature, nurture your artistic side, and take home a beautiful, handcrafted bouquet. All supplies included.
Instructor: Nicole Tippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 5:30-7pm Wednesday July 23 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center.
Fee: $62 through July 14, then $72
Register: online via MyRec
Adult Paint Day - NEW!
Join an exciting, step-by-step painting adventure! Create your very own masterpiece on an 11x14 canvas. The teacher will guide you through every brushstroke as you bring a nature scene to life together. Enjoy drinks and snacks during drying breaks. Don’t miss out on this creative, relaxing experience – it’s going to be a blast!
Instructor: Ashley Hilbelink
Details: 1-4pm Saturday Aug 16 in the Riverview Art Room
Fee: $22 through Aug 4, then $32
Register: online via MyRec
Nutrition & wellness
Freezer Meal Workshop
Spend an hour assembling 4 freezer meals to feed 4-6 people. Includes prepped veggies, spices, herbs, bags, recipes, etc. When you’re ready to eat, add another ingredient or two and your choice of protein, heat, & serve!
Crockpot Marinades & Meals: Costa Vida Chicken, Mississippi Pot Roast, Creamy Fiesta Ranch Chicken, Hearty Chili, and Mango Salsa Chicken
Instructor: Kristy Markeland
Details: 5:30-6:30pm Wednesday July 30 in PHS Room C103
Fee: $45 through July 21, then $55
Register: online via MyRec
Wild Food/Wild Medicine Plant Foraging Tour
Explore the plants of summer to get a glimpse into the cycles of nature and the abundance that prevails. Learn to identify plants in various stages, regenerative harvesting practices, and how to prepare plants for food and medicine.
Instructor: Linda Conroy, herbalist & forager for 30 years
Details: 5:30-7:30pm Thursday July 31 at the main entrance to Nichols Creek Wildlife Area
Fee: $32 through July 21, then $42
Register: online via MyRec
Herbs for Women's Health – NEW!
Women have relied on herbs to promote health since ancient times. From reproductive support to menopause and beyond, herbs can help soothe and relieve common concerns from cramps to hot flashes. Class will explore herbal allies, internal and topical, that you can depend on for support. Try samples of infusions and tea, and take home a remedy made in class along with a handout with recipes.
Instructor: Linda Conroy, herbalist & forager for 30 years
Details: 1-4pm Saturday Aug 2 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $45 through July 21, then $55
Register: online via MyRec
Cancellations
If school is cancelled or closed early, classes will not meet. Watch for cancellation information on the district website Cancellations page. We strongly recommend signing up to receive notifications in MyRec.Learn more:
• Email us at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us.• Call us at 920-892-5068.
• Visit our office between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays year round; park in the visitor lot in front of Plymouth High School and enter Door 18.
• Sign up for our e-newsletter, which is sent 1-2 times per month and when registration opens for each session.
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