Current offerings

Community Education & Recreation provides learning and wellness opportunities for people of all ages!

Quick Links

• Spring 2026 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
• 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.

Spring 2026

What can I take?

We are offering 49 learning and wellness activities for people of all ages, including 14 new opportunities! For details, explore the MyRec online registration system or view a pdf of our Spring 2026 Activity Guide.

Printed guides are available at locations throughout the community 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.

Nutrition classes

Sourdough Bread & Discard Recipes - NEW!

Learn the fundamentals of sourdough in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Explore the science behind sourdough, create your own true starter, and practice mixing, proofing, shaping, and scoring techniques. Discover recipes that use starter discard, and leave with dough in progress, your own starter, and recipes to continue baking at home.
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5:30-8:30pm Thursday April 16 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $46 through April 6, then $56

Micro Salad Garden - NEW!

Grow a fresh salad garden — lettuce, radish, spinach, and arugula — even in the smallest spaces! Learn practical tips for planning a small garden, building healthy soil, fertilizing properly, and keeping pests under control. Bring your own pot or small planters. Seeds and soil are provided, so you’ll leave ready to start growing your own greens.
Instructor: Debra Denzer of Terra Sol Gardens
Details: 5:30-6:30pm Monday April 27 In the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $20 through April 20, then $30

Healthy Meal Prep in Minutes - NEW!

Make healthy meals ahead of time! Join us for a hands-on meal-prep class designed to simplify your week and boost your nutrition. You’ll learn how to make sheet pan high-protein pancakes, mason jar lunch salads, and flavorful chicken power bowls — perfect for fueling busy days with balanced, high-protein meals. Walk away with easy recipes, smart prep tips, and practical strategies to save time while eating well all week long.
Instructor: Maryjo Evenson, owner of MJ’s Fresh Prep
Details: 6-8pm Tuesday May 5 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $66 through April 27, then $76

Simple Bread Baking - NEW!

Baking fresh bread doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn simple techniques for mixing, shaping, and baking a basic country loaf and versatile flatbread (naan). Leave with one of each ready to bake at home, along with recipes and practical tips to confidently make fresh bread anytime.
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5:30-8:30pm Thursday May 21 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $46 through May 11, then $56

General-interest classes

Around Our Town: Plymouth High School

Community members ages 18+ are invited to join this field trip for adults! Walk through our high school and get a look at the updates done in 2019.
Details: 5:30pm Monday April 20 at 125 Highland Ave. (enter Door 1 - Auditorium)
Fee: Free, but register by April 17 via MyRec or by calling 920-892-5068

Dried Flower Wreath - NEW!

Celebrate the beauty of a spring that never fades with this workshop! Using Airy Point Farms’ locally and lovingly grown blooms, you’ll create an everlasting, spring-inspired wreath filled with soft textures, airy movement, and timeless color. We’ll guide you step-by-step as you design a one-of-a-kind wreath that brings the Art of Agriculture into your home. 
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6:30pm-8pm Thursday April 30 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $71 through April 20, then $81

Mother’s Day Bouquet- NEW!

Give the gift of the freshest flowers this Mother's Day! Come yourself and build a bouquet with her in mind, or bring mom along to make her own masterpiece. Using locally grown spring blooms from Airy Point Farms, you’ll create an arrangement that's perfect for the holiday – as unique and beautiful as mom herself!
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6:30-8pm Thursday May 7 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $66 through April 27, then $76

Discover Your CliftonStrengths: Name It, Claim It, Aim It - NEW!

Do you wonder why you excel in certain areas yet feel drained in others? Most people spend their lives trying to "fix" their weaknesses but the real secret to success lies in investing in what you’re naturally good at. In this interactive CliftonStrengths workshop using the "Name It, Claim It, Aim It" framework, you’ll learn how to understand the unique language of your top talents; appreciate the value you bring to your family, workplace, and community; and create a roadmap to use your strengths to reach your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re looking to boost your career or simply improve your daily wellbeing, this session will give you the tools to lead with your best self!
*Participants must have their CliftonStrengths Top 5 results ready to discuss, which you will purchase yourself from the Gallup Website in advance.
Instructor: Emilie Dahm of Dahm Consulting
Details: 6-7:30pm Wednesday May 20 in the PHS Library
Fee: $20 until May 11, then $30, in addition to the cost of the assessment (complete the Top 5 Assessment in advance; approximately $25)

Real Estate for Home Buyers

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 with Greystone Realty, and Derrick Hermann with Bell Bank
Details: 5:30-7pm Thursday May 28 in the PHS Library
Fee: Free, but you must register by May 18 so we know there is enough interest

Youth & family activities

Friday Playgroup

For children of all ages with a parent or other adult. Join other families at this parent-supervised free play. A brief activity will be available.
Details: 9:30-11am 1st & 3rd Fridays April 17-May 15 (April 17, May 1 & 15) at Plymouth Youth Center, 609 North St.
Fee: Free, but pre-register by April 13

Parent/Child Safe Splash - NEW!

This structured program for ages 5-6 years builds water confidence through foundational skills. A parent or other adult is in the water with each child, offering support and encouragement as they explore new swimming techniques together.
Instructor: Beth
Details: 6-6:45pm Tuesdays April 21-May 26
Fee: $38/pair through April 13, then $48

Just a Little Garden for Kids

For grades 1-6. Create your own personal garden to take home! Participants will decorate a clay pot, then fill it with plants of their choosing (flowers, veggies or herbs), and learn how to care for the plants.
Instructor: Denise Roth
Details: 2-3:30pm Saturday May 16 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $26 through May 11, then $36

Home Alone

For grades 3-6. Children who spend time home without an adult will gain a knowledge of safety concepts. They will learn to use 911, what to do if the lights go out, and how to handle small emergencies.
Instructor: Denise Roth
Details: 4-5:30pm Tuesday April 21 & Wednesday April 22 in the Horizon Library
Fee: $26 through April 13, then $36

Babysitting Clinic

For grades 5-8 (ages 10+). Learn to be a better babysitter and earn a certificate of completion to show potential clients.
Instructor: Denise Roth
Details: 3-5pm Tuesday April 28 & Wednesday April 29 at Riverview Library
Fee: $29 through April 20, then $39

Kayaking

This introductory class is for those new to this water sport. Open to those ages 10 & up, so families are welcome!
Instructor: Andrew Arentsen
Details: 5-6:30pm Tuesdays May 5-19 on the Mullet River
Fee: $26/person through April 27, then $36; contact us for a family rate. Includes kayak (limit 250 lbs), paddles, and lifejacket

Youth Center

For grades 5-8. Located next to Riverview Middle School, the center is open after school until 5pm on regular school days with at least one adult present at all times.
Details: 2:45-5pm school days; next to Riverview
Fee: $16/month

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

Summer 2026

Squiggles & Wiggles Preschool

We again will offer this fun introduction to school, taught by a DPI-certified teacher, for potty-trained children ages 3 and 4 (must be 3 by June 1). It will start one week later than Plymouth Summer School and run from 8:30-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday June 22-July 16 at Horizon Elementary School.

Learn more: Registration is expected to open April 13 will be handled through the MyRec online registration system.

Summer Child Care

We will offer all-day summer care for children currently in 4K through fourth grade at Horizon Elementary School. Two age-appropriate programs are available 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (except when Summer School is in session 8-11:45 a.m. Monday-Thursday June 15-July 16):

• Berry Branch: For children currently in 4K or 5K; $75 registration fee plus $5.50/hour
• Extra Mile: For children currently in grades 1-4; $75 registration fee plus $5/hour

Learn more:
• Visit the Child Care webpage.

Summer offerings

We are planning numerous classes and other activities for youth and families during its summer session, which runs from June through August.

Learn more: Summer registration will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 27 via the MyRec online registration system. You can preview offerings beginning Tuesday May 26 via MyRec or by picking up a printed Summer Activity Guide in the office or at locations throughout the community.

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.
• Sign up for our e-newsletter, which is sent 1-2 times per month and when registration opens for each session.
• Follow us on Facebook.
• Find us on Instagram.