Current offerings
Community Education & Recreation provides learning and wellness opportunities for people of all ages!
Quick Links
• Autumn 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. (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.) Please note that our credit-card processor charges a fee; you can avoid the fee by selecting “Print a Pre-registration form” for your Checkout Method and then either mailing or bringing payment to our office.
- 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.
Autumn 2026
We are offering 50 learning and wellness opportunities for all ages this autumn, including 10 new ones!
Creativity classes
Fall Watercolor Workshop
In this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop, you’ll learn simple watercolor techniques while creating a beautiful fall-inspired painting to take home. Explore color blending, layering, and loose brushstrokes as you capture the cozy colors of the season — warm pumpkins, crisp leaves, and golden autumn hues. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’ve painted before, this class is designed to be fun, encouraging, and easy to follow. Leave with a finished 8×10 watercolor painting, new skills, and a peaceful creative experience.
Instructor: Brittany of Living Watercolor Art
Details: 5:30-7:30pm Tue Oct 13 in the PHS Art Room
Fee: $39 through Oct 6, then $49 (includes all supplies)
Mini Pumpkin/Gourd - NEW
Unleash your autumn creativity by designing your very own Halloween or Thanksgiving centerpiece! Choose between a charming ghost gourd or a mini pumpkin and let the fun begin. We'll have everything you need, including instruction, gourds, glue, and an array of dried florals grown at Airy Point Farms. This activity is perfect for adults and for children ages 7 and up (with a parent present).
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday Oct 14 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $39 through Oct 7, then $49 (includes all supplies)
Herbal Gift Making Extravaganza
Create 8+ herbal preparations that you can gift to loved ones over the holidays.
Instructor: Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 1-5pm Saturday Nov 21 in the PHS Food Science & Ag Center
Fee: $71 through Nov 12, then $81
Youth & Family options
Mini Pumpkin/Gourd – NEW
For ages 7+ with a parent. Unleash your autumn creativity by designing your very own Halloween or Thanksgiving centerpiece! Choose between a charming ghost gourd or a mini pumpkin and let the fun begin. We'll have everything you need, including instruction, gourds, glue, and an array of dried florals grown at Airy Point Farms.
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday Oct 14 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $39 through Oct 7, then $40 (includes all supplies)
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 Nov 30-Jan 14 (except Dec 23-31) at Riverview
Fee: Free, but you must register by Nov 25
Wellness classes
SHiNE Dance Fitness
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.
Instructor: Hailey Gomez
Details: 3:45-4:30pm Wednesdays Oct. 14-Dec. 16 in the Riverview Cafeteria
Fee: Free, thanks to a partnership with Sartori! No need to register; just show up ready to dance!
3C’s: Collagen, Cortisol, and Creatine - NEW
Learn what they are, what they do, how to affect them with diet and exercise, and what supplement options are valid.
Instructor: Dr. Dan Francis of Francis Chiropractic
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday Oct. 21 in PHS Amphitheater
Fee: Please bring toiletries or hair accessories to donate to Panther ’Fits Closet; register by Oct. 14
Herbs for the Health of the Skin - NEW
Learn about how herbs can be incorporated into infused oils, salves, lotions, compresses, and poultices.
Instructor: Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 6-8:30pm Thursday Oct. 22 in the PHS Food Science & Ag Center
Fee: $71 through Oct. 15, then $81
Herbal Gift Making Extravaganza
Create 8+ herbal preparations that you can gift to loved ones over the holidays.
Instructor: Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 1-5pm Saturday Nov. 21 in the PHS Food Science & Ag Center
Fee: $71 through Nov. 12, then $81
Food classes
Meal Prep Session - NEW
Save time, reduce food waste, and make weeknight dinners less stressful in this hands-on meal prep workshop. You'll learn a simple, repeatable system for planning, organizing, and preparing meals using everyday ingredients and basic kitchen equipment. Practice efficient prep techniques, food safety, and smart kitchen organization as you prep 3 ready-to-heat & eat or assemble-in-minutes meals. Perfect for beginners and busy households looking to simplify mealtime with practical, real-world skills.
Menu:
-Roasted chicken thighs with seared broccoli and smashed potatoes (serves 2)
-Chicken Philly sandwiches with pasta salad (serves 2)
-Chicken pasta and red sauce with garlic bread (serves 2)
-Overnight breakfast oats with granola (serves 4)
-Smashed potatoes side (serves 4)
Instructor: Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading
Details: 5-8pm Thursday Dec 3 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $69 until Nov 25, then $79
*Senior rate is available to Plymouth School District residents ages 62 and 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.
• 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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