Community Ed & Rec offers fun for families
Posted September 2, 2025
Plymouth School District Community Education & Recreation is offering a variety of activities for children and families this autumn!
Hall Walking
Community members can walk the PHS hallways during designated times.
Details: 3-8pm (3-6pm Fridays) school days Sept. 8-May 21 (available longer this year!)
Fee: Free!
Register: No pre-registration, but enter Door 18 & sign in each time at the registration table located just outside the Fitness Center
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 Sept 19-Dec 5 at Plymouth Youth Center, 609 North St.
Fee: $12/family
Register: online via MyRec
Bat House Workshop - NEW
For children of all ages with a parent or other adult. Bring the family and get in the Halloween spirit for a quick discussion to learn all things bats. Then roll up your sleeves and build a bat house together to take home. All materials provided.
Instructors: Laura and Katie of Sheboygan County Planning & Conservation Department
Details:5-6:30 Wednesday Oct 29 in PHS C109
Fee: $18 for one house through Oct 20, then $28; extra house kits $7 each
Register: online via MyRec
Intro to Wrestling - NEW!
For grades 4K-4. Step onto the mat, learn the fundamentals of wrestling, and have a blast with your friends. It's all about fun, fitness, and new skills!
Instructor: Andrew Crivellone
Details: 4:15-5:15pm Tuesdays Oct 7-28 in the PHS Wrestling Room
Fee: $18 through Sept 29, then $28
Register: online via MyRec
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: 10-11:30am Saturday Dec 6 in Riverview Gym
Fee: $13/person through Dec 1, then $23. Contact us for a family rate.
Register: online via MyRec
Child Swim Lessons
For ages 6 & up and at least 50” tall. We follow the American Red Cross courses. Must have passed the previous level before moving to the next level.
Details: Saturdays Oct 4-Nov 22
• 9:30-10:15am: Level 1 & Level 4
• 10:15-11am: Level 2 and Level 5/6
• 11-11:45am: Levels 3
Fee: $46 through Sept 29, then $56
Register: online via MyRec
Stars of Tomorrow Boys Basketball Camp
For boys in grades 2-8. PHS coaches and players correct, teach, and help perfect the individual fundamentals of basketball. Camp consists of individual offensive and defensive techniques, as well as scrimmaging in small groups and competing in drills and contests.
Details: 6:30-8:30pm Mondays Oct 6-20 in PHS Gym
Fee: $18 through Sept 29, then $28
Register: online via MyRec
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 Monday Oct 20 & Tuesday Oct 21 in the Fairview Library
Fee: $26 through Oct 13, then $36
Register: online via MyRec
Middle-School Intramurals
For grades 5-6. A variety of physical activities to accommodate different levels of skill and interests. Emphasis is on the enjoyment of physical activities rather than the pressure to win, as in competitive athletics. Students will enjoy the benefits of movement, develop positive attitudes, increase self-esteem and positive social interactions, and broaden their skill, fitness & leisure choices.
Instructor: Gina Krueger, Riverview P.E. teacher
Details: 2:45-3:30pm select days Sept 11-Oct 28 in the Riverview Gym
Fee: Free, but you must register in advance
Register: online via MyRec
Kayaking
For families with children ages 10 & up. This introductory class is for those new to this water sport.
Instructor: Andrew Arentsen
Details: 4:30-5:45pm Tuesdays Sept 23-Oct 7 on the Mullet River
Fee: $26/person through Sept 15, then $36; contact us for a family rate. Includes kayak (limit 250 lbs), paddles, and lifejacket
Register: online via MyRec
Wizard Wand Making – NEW!
For ages 10 & up. Step into the world of magic as you get to craft your very own enchanted wand! During this mystical class, you’ll design and create a unique wand, infuse it with a touch of magic that’s all your own, and learn the secrets of wand crafting in a fun, interactive setting.
Instructor: Ashley Hilbelink
Details: 1-3pm Saturday Oct 25 in Riverview Art Room
Fee: $19 through Oct 20, then $29
Register: online via MyRec
Babysitting Clinic
For grades 5-8 (ages 10 & up). Learn to be a better babysitter and earn a certificate of completion to show potential clients.
Instructor: Denise Roth
Details: 3-5pm Mon Nov 3 & Tues Nov 4 at Riverview
Fee: $21 through Oct 27 then $31
Register: online via MyRec
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: $63/year or $32/trimester or $16/month
Register: online via MyRec
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 24-Jan 15 (except Nov 26/27; Dec 22-Jan 1) at Riverview
Fee: Free, but you must register in advance
Register: online via MyRec
Middle-School Tennis Clinic
For grades 7-8. Sharpen your tennis skills as this clinic will focus on the fundamentals — including forehand, backhand, serving, and doubles strategy — along with plenty of match play and fun.
Instructor: Jesse Frausto, Riverview Tennis Coach
Details: 9am-1pm Saturday Sept 13 at PHS courts
Fee: $21 through Sept 8, then $31
Register: online via MyRec
Instant Piano for Busy People - NEW!
For ages 13+. In this online course, you will learn to play piano in the comfort of your own home using your own piano or keyboard. You will learn to use chords, plus enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Class will blend lecture/demonstration with hands-on activities. Participants will receive a recording of the class after completion, an online book, follow-up video lessons, and an optional online question-and-answer session, so they can keep improving.
Instructor: Chords Are Key
Details: 6:30-9:30pm Monday Sept 29 online
Fee: $68 through Sept 22, then $78
Register: online via MyRec
Refuse To Be a Victim
For a parent with teen. This 2-night class teaches basic principles for crime prevention and personal safety.
Instructor: Darla Neargarth
Details: 6-8:30pm Mondays Oct 20 & 27 in PHS Library
Fee: $40 (seniors* $32) through Oct. 13, then $50 ($42). BOGO for your teen!
Register: online via MyRec
Lifestyle & Mental Health in Youth & Teens
For parents/guardians. Join a conversation about the positive effects that exercise, supplements, and other lifestyle choices can have on ADHD, anxiety, & depression and how they can reduce reliance on pharmaceuticals.
Instructors: Dr. Dan Francis of Francis Chiropractic & school wellness specialist Kaylee Holzwart
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday Oct 8 in PHS Amphitheater
Fee: Free, but register by Sept 29
Register: online via MyRec
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 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays this summer).
- 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.
Learn more:
• Contact us at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us or 920-892-5068.
• Visit our office on the south end of Plymouth High School (Door 18) between 8am and 4pm weekdays.
• 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!