Current offerings
Community Education & Recreation provides learning and wellness opportunities for people of all ages!
Quick Links
• Winter 2026 Activity Guide NEW!• 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
• Hall & Track 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.
Winter 2026
Registration now is open for the Winter 2026 session! We are offering 48 learning and wellness activities for people of all ages, including 7 new opportunities! For details, explore the MyRec online registration system or view a pdf of our Winter 2026 Activity Guide.
Printed guides are available at locations around town and in our office (enter Door 18 on the south end of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave.). Contact us at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us or 920-892-5068 if you'd like us to mail you a copy.
General-interest classes
Around Our Town: Camo Quilt Project
Community members ages 18+ are invited to join this field trips for adults to tour Camo Quilt Project, which supports troops serving overseas and veterans in nursing homes.
Details: 5:15pm Thu Jan 22 at 439 Factory St. in Plymouth
Fee: Free, but you must register in advance because space is limited
Register: online via MyRec for Around Our Town
Woodworking
Build personal projects using tools in the PHS woods lab! New participants work closely with the instructor; experienced participants may work independently.
Instructor: Ralph Gunkel
Details: 5:30-8:30pm Tue Feb 3-Mar 24 at PHS Room C111 (Woodshop)
Fee: $90 (seniors* $72) through Jan 26, then $100 (seniors* $82) (plus the cost of materials used)
Register: online via MyRec for Woodworking
Real Estate for Home Buyers - NEW!
This workshop is designed to guide first-time homebuyers through every step of the home-purchasing process. The class will cover the basics of budgeting, understanding credit, mortgage loan options, down-payment assistance programs, and the preapproval process. Participants will learn what to expect during home showings, how to make a competitive offer, and the role of professionals such as real estate agents, lenders, home inspectors, appraisers, and title companies. Attendees will leave with the confidence and knowledge to move forward with their home search and able to make informed decisions with the help of a local lender and real estate agent.
Instructors: Jenna Klinger & Jacob Klinger with Greystone Realty, and Derrick Hermann with Bell Bank
Details: 6-7pm Thu Feb 12 in the PHS Library
Fee: Free, but you must register by Feb 2 so we know there is enough interest
Register: online via MyRec for Real Estate
Youth & Family
Middle-School Lifting
For grades 7-8. Learn the basics of athletic-based fitness training and develop speed, explosiveness, agility, strength, & conditioning. Students who complete the class and pass the Free-Weight Safety Test can use the PHS Fitness Center independently.
Instructor: Christian Vollbrecht
Details: 2:45-4pm Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu Jan 26-Mar 6 at Riverview
Fee: Free, but you must register in advance
Register: online via MyRec for Middle-School Lifting
Middle-School Tennis Open Play
For grades 6-8. Learn the basics of tennis (forehand, backhand, serving) or keep advancing your skills (lobbing, poaching, volleying) to get ready for the spring tennis season!
Instructor: Jesse Frausto, Riverview Tennis Coach
Details: 12:30-2:30pm Sat Feb 7-Mar 21 in the Fairview Gym
Fee: $45 through Jan 26, then $55
Bring: your own racquet and water
Register: online via MyRec for Middle-School Tennis Open Play
Saturday Family Swims
Children must be accompanied by an adult. One lap lane available. Bring towels.
Details: 1-3pm Sat Feb 7 & Mar 7
Fee: $8/family each swim, payable at the door (Door 13)
Register: No registration necessary, but arrive by 1:30pm
Family Rock Climb & Open Gym Play
For families with children ages 5 & up. Climb the indoor vertical wall, which has 4 routes of varying difficulty. While waiting to climb, play in the gym.
Instructor: Carly Lenz
Details: 1-2:30pm Sat Feb 14 and/or Mar 21 in Riverview Gym
Fee: $13/person/climb through Feb 9, then $23; contact us for a family rate
Register: online via MyRec for Family Rock Climb
Child Swim Lessons: Level 4
We follow the American Red Cross courses. Children must be at least 50” tall and at least 6 years old. Children must have passed the previous level before advancing to the next level.
Details: 9:30-10:15am Sat Feb 28-Apr 25 (except Apr 4)
Fee: $46 through Feb 23, then $56
Register: online via MyRec for Child Swim Lessons
Note: Levels 1-3 are full.
Parent/Tot Aquatics
This structured program is designed to establish a comfort level in the water for children ages 6 months-5 years. Adults are in the water with their children, so this class offers a unique opportunity to bond.
Instructor: Beth
• Tuesday classes
Orientation: 6pm Tue Feb 24 in the PHS addition foyer
Pool: 6-6:45pm Tue Mar 3-Apr 14 (except March 31)
Fee: $39/pair through Feb 23, then $49
• Thursday classes
Orientation: 6pm Thu Feb 26 in the PHS addition foyer
Pool: 6-6:45pm Thu Mar 5-Apr 16 (except April 2)
Fee: $39/pair through Feb 23 then $49
Register: online via MyRec for Parent/Tot Aquatics
Note: The Saturday morning class is full.
Youth Center
For grades 5-8. The Youth Center is a safe after-school option with adult supervision. Students can participate in optional organized activities, do homework, or just hang out with friends.
Details: 2:45-5pm school days at 609 North St. (next to Riverview Middle School)
Fee: $32/trimester or $16/month
Register: online via MyRec for Youth Center
Wellness & nutrition classes
Happy Healthy Hearts - NEW!
Improve your heart health while reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack with evidence-based medical information, practical lifestyle strategies, and interactive cooking & learning activities. Be empowered to understand risks, adopt healthier habits, and recognize warning signs early.
Instructor: Kate Pearce, RN, Nutrition Specialist, Wellness Coach
Details: 6-8:15pm Thursday February 5 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $54 through January 26, then $64
Bring: one heart-healthy fruit, vegetable, or nut to share in discussion. Also, if you know your most recent blood pressure and cholesterol readings, that would be helpful for discussion.
Register: online via MyRec for Happy Healthy Hearts
Sourdough Bread Baking 101
Learn the skills of baking sourdough bread in this hands-on class. You will be guided through a beginner-friendly recipe covering the basics of a true sourdough starter through mixing and proofing, plus shaping and scoring techniques. You will leave with bread dough in progress and a sourdough starter.
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5:30-8pm Tuesday March 3 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $46 through February 23, then $56
Register: online via MyRec for Sourdough Bread
Medicine of the Grandmothers: Stocks & Broths
Our grandmothers knew the healing benefit of incorporating long-cooked stocks and broths into their daily lives. This nourishing make-and-take hands-on workshop is filled with information about the benefits of healing stocks. It will offer participants inspiration for maximizing the nutritional value and flavor of homemade stocks and broths, as we include vegetables, mushrooms, beef, and chicken bones as well as herbs in our broths. Includes recipes, samples, and the base ingredients to make your own stock/broth at home.
Instructor: Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 6-8:30pm Tuesday March 10 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $58 through March 2, then $68
Bring: a small pot and an apron
Register: online via MyRec for Stocks & Broths
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Dive into the healing power of nature in this introductory course on botanical medicine, learning the medicinal properties of a variety of herbs and how to best prepare them. Make infusions, teas, tinctures, and a simple oxymel syrup in this hands-on class.
Instructor: Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 6-8:30pm Wednesday March 11 in C105
Fee: $58 through March 2, then $68
Bring: an apron
Register: online via MyRec for Herbal Medicine
Introduction to Fresh Pasta - NEW!
This hands-on workshop focuses on crafting fresh pasta at home. You’ll learn the time-honored techniques of mixing, kneading, rolling, and shaping fresh pasta from scratch – no fancy machines required. We will work through two simple pasta recipes from start to finish, create a simple tomato sauce, and share a meal together of our fresh pasta.
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5-8pm Tuesday March 17 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $39 through March 9, then $49
Register: online via MyRec for Fresh Pasta
Recreation
Open Golf
Bring your own clubs & balls and practice your golf skills indoors. Putting greens are also available.
Details: 8-11am Sat Feb 7-28 in the PHS Multipurpose Facility
Fee: $11 per person per hour; register by 4pm Friday
Notes: No metal spikes. Some balls are available, but if you have some please bring them.
Group fitness classes
Beginner/High Beginner Line Dancing - NEW!
Have fun and increase heart rate with low impact line dancing!
Instructor: Mikki
Details: 9:15-10:15am Sat Feb 7-28 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $32 (seniors* $25) through Feb 2, then $42 (seniors* seniors $35)
SHiNE
This dance fitness workout utilizes current hit music and choreography to help participants feel confident and strong. High-cardio exercise combines jazz, ballet, and hip hop moves with calisthenics in a HIIT format for a full-body workout. Come dance with us!
Instructor: Hailey
Details: 6-6:45pm Thu Feb 19-Mar 26 in the PHS Studio
Fee: $28 (seniors* $22) through Feb 9, then $38 (seniors* $32)
*Senior rate available to Plymouth School District residents ages 62 & above
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; park in the visitor lot in front of Plymouth High School and enter Door 18.
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