Spring Kayaking Trips Big Muskego Lake Scenic Kayak Tours Come join the Muskego Recreation staff and our very own Conservatist guiding you on a kayaking excursion on beautiful Big Muskego Lake. Big Muskego Lake is recognized as a regionally significant natural area and an Important Bird Area. Enjoy an evening of paddling this deep-water marsh habitat via kayak to observe nesting Ospreys, eagles, pelicans, swans, potentially endangered Forster’s terns, as well as many other marsh birds and waterfowl within the upcoming summer season. This trip will require competent paddling ability. Bringbinoculars (and/or camera). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, & PFD, however these will beprovided at an additional expense, if needed. Trip will commence and end at Boxhorn Boat Launch located at S90W13976 Boxhorn Drive. Fox River Guided Tour Come join the Muskego Recreation staff on a one-way paddling trip down the Fox River. On this evening trip down the Fox River, participants will enjoy 6 miles of secluded beauty of the river starting at the Big Bend Park and traveling to Bobberz Tavern which is located right on the river at 8330 Fox River Rd, Waterford. This section is beautiful in its own right which travels through secluded prairie scenery and is just north of the Tichigan State Wildlife Area. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, & PFD, however these will be provided at an additional expense if needed. Complimentary shuttling will be available before the tripsbegins, making your vehicle available at Bobberz Tavern where we finish. The shuttle will depart promptly at 10:00 AM. If you are utilizing your own kayak, you will need to make arrangements to drop your equipment at Big Bend Park Boat Launch before the trips begins and have your vehicle at Bobberz Tavern to catch the 10:00 AM shuttle. Additional details regarding shuttle transportation and equipmentdrop off will be provided at registration. Lulu Lake Scenic Guided Kayak Tour Come join the Muskego Recreation staff on a paddle into one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s secret lakes, Lulu Lake! This lake is lovely and charming, and the trip will have a sense of adventure and exploration. We will depart on a 5-mile paddle starting at Eagle Springs Lake to find this secret lake, one that’s surrounded by public land in the Kettle Moraine State Forest and protected as a state natural area.Attendees are encouraged to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, & PFD, however these will be provided at an additional expense if needed. We will meet at Eagle Springs Lake public boat launch off Wambold Road, Mukwonago. Additional details of location will be provided at registration. Little Muskego Lake Social Paddle Come join the Muskego Recreation staff on an evening social paddle on Little Muskego Lake! While weenjoy the tranquility and vast space that Big Muskego Lake offers kayakers, Little Muskego Lake can alsoprovide a fantastic setting for an evening paddle. Take part on this 4-5 mile late-spring leisure paddlewhile we soak in the quaint urban setting of Little Muskego Lake! Trip will commence and end at Idle Isle Park.

**TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO = challengersports.com or HERE to register** Challenger Sports has positively impacted more than one million children globally since 1985. Challenger originated as a British-led soccer camp business in North America, delivering high-quality soccer camp and learning experiences for youth soccer players and their families of all ages and ability levels. Tiny Tykes Summer Camp Fundamental practices and skill-building activities in an immersive adventure! A fun introduction to soccer influenced by the very popular year-round TinyTykes curriculum. Includes games, activities, and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing & catching. Half Day Program Soccer Camp Individual skill development, core techniques and small sided games Monday to Friday inclusive, 3 hours per day, delivered by our professional and international staff. Complete technical player development featuring practices from around the world as part of our international camp curriculum. Your children will enjoy the World Cup small-sided game element to our daily camp session as well! Includes access to a virtual coaching world, motivating players to practice more at home before, during and after their program on the field! Full Day Program Soccer Camp Personal skill development, character development, and cultural education 6 hours per day • Monday to Friday inclusive • Sessions are typically split into 2 x 3 hour blocks • Supervised lunch hour (packed lunch required, unless this is a morning/evening camp). The full day program builds on the half day experience on our Foundational Skills Camps, and has a perfect balance of those just for fun activities, larger sided games for more tactical knowledge, and individual skill elements such as freestyle! Emphasis is placed upon improving individual dribbling, passing, control and shooting. Includes access to a virtual coaching world, motivating players to practice more at home before, during and after their program on the field!

Enrich & Create: Daytime Crafting for Adults and Seniors (Co-op with Muskego) Join the talented Mary Zingsheim each month for an engaging and enjoyable crafting session. You can create something fun and useful as well as meet new crafting friends along the way! No prior experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Hot Glue Embroidery: In this session, we will use hot glue to make a pattern on an Adia cloth, then embroider a design over it using embroidery floss and a tapestry needle. (Please bring a tapestry needle and hot glue gun, if you have one.) Cardboard Heart Loom: In this session, we will make a heart shaped loom out of cardboard and then weave yarn through it to make a lovely heart wall hanging. Pool Noodle Centerpiece: In this session, we will make a beautiful spring centerpiece using a pool noodle as our base. Beaded Hanging Plant: In this session, we will make a lovely hanging plant out of beads! “Fancy Lady” Plant Holder: In this session, we will decorate a plant holder to look like a “fancylady” that you can use for an outdoor or indoor plant. (Please bring a hot glue gun, if you have one.) Instructor: Mary Zingsheim

Enrich & Create: Daytime Fiber Arts for Adults and Seniors (Co-op with Muskego) What is “fiber arts?” It is any art that uses textiles (like cloth or woven fabric) as well as twisted fibers (like yarn, thread or rope. Forms of fiber art include crocheting, knitting, sewing, needlepoint, macrame, weaving, felting, embroidery, rug-making and more! Come and join a group of fellow fiber art creators! Register for one session, or register for them all! Please bring a fiber art project to work on. This can be a current project, an old project or bring something new that you have wanted to try but haven’t. I will demonstrate a different fiber art/technique each session. I will also be there to help you with your fiber art project, if I can. This gathering gives you the opportunity to make new friends, learn something new as well as discuss your current project with fellow crafters and work through any problems. January 21, 2026: Includes a Tunisian Crochet demo February 18, 2026: Includes a Felting demo March 18, 2026: Includes an Embroidery demo April 22, 2026: Includes a Macrame demo May 20, 2026: Includes a Punch Needle demo Instructor: Mary Zingsheim

These soccer camps are for boys and girls going into grades 2nd-5th and then 6th-12th grade. Participants will work on fundamental soccer skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive techniques through engaging drills, games, and small-sided play. Our experienced coaches will focus on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence-building in a positive and supportive environment. The camp will be run by Franklin High School coaches, local soccer coaches and players. Please direct all camp questions to Chris Logan - christopher.logan@franklin.k12.wi.us.Do not call the Rec Dept with camp questions.

YOUTH Grades 3rd-8th Trainings - This 6 week youth basketball skills camp is designed to help players build a strong foundation while having fun in a positive and supportive environment. Camp sessions focus on developing core fundamentals such as ball handling, shooting form, passing, footwork, defense, and teamwork. Through age-appropriate drills and game-like situations, athletes are encouraged to learn, compete, and grow at their own pace. Get ready to have fun with drills, scrimmages, some competitive games with prizes while gaining knowledge on basketball skills. There will also be pizza the last day of camp! *This camp is lead by Franklin Youth Girls Basketball Association Coaches. FHS girls basketball players will be assisting throughout the camp.All camp questions should go to Melissa Ellis: presidentfygba@gmail.com and NOT the Rec Dept. YOUTH Grades 3-8th Camp - This camp is run by Coach Gabby and the girls high school players. All Camp questions should go to Coach Hood @ gabrielle.hood@franklin.k12.wi.us.

These camps are geared toward kids entering grades 5-12 and run by FHS coaches and will focus on all aspects of the game for any level of player. Camp will be held at Sullivan Field at Franklin High School. Please direct any camp specific questions to Coach Ambrose @ drew.ambrose@franklin.k12.wi.us and NOT the Rec Dept. PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN CONCUSSION WAIVER AND EMAIL TO COACH AMBROSE OR BRING TO THE HS BEFORE THE CAMP.

This camp is for athletes of any skill level grades 6th-9th. Each core skill will be broken down and integrated into drills that simulate game like situations. Each day will start with a focus on one or two fundamentals and move to 6 v 6 drills and games that incorporate skills in a fun, developmental environment. Camp is run by Head Coach Runyon and FHS players. All camp questions should go to Coach Sean @ sean.runyon@franklin.k12.wi.us and NOT the Rec Dept. Thank you!

This Summer Volleyball camp for girls in grades 5th-9th lead by the Franklin High School program coaches and players. All camp questions should go to Coach Lambe @ phil.lambe@franklin.k12.wi.us and NOT the Rec Dept.

The main purpose of this camp will be to provide a fun but focused atmosphere to assist wrestlers with taking their abilities to the “next level”. It will be a power packed weekend covering all aspects of wrestling including takedowns, mat wrestling, strength and conditioning, and mental toughness. Camp will include drilling, live wrestling, situational wrestling, and games meant to enhance all wrestling skills. If you have any questions, please contact: Devoll Sino – FHS Head Wrestling Coach - devoll.sino@franklin.k12.wi.us 414-248-0143

Welcome to CERC Pickleball! We have two, beautiful, indoor pickleball courts located at the Community Education and Recreation Center. Courts will be open for play Monday–Friday from 9:00am–5:30pm and Saturdays from 9am-12pm. No sign up necessary. Pay when you play. First come first serve up to 12 on both courts. Cost is $5 per person. Payment can be made by cash or card at the front window. Please bring clean gym shoes to play in. *Open play begins January 5th and runs through May 29th.