Hales Corners Recreation Department

06/14/2026

Hello everyone!

Tomorrow is the start of our summer rec program for 2026! We will be sending out updates weekly during the summer here and by email via our parent newsletter. There will be a QR code to scan at check in and check out to get our weekly parent newsletter via email starting Wednesday, but as always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Please remember our doors open at 7:30 AM on Monday, June 15th and all children must be picked up by or before 4:30 PM. Please allow for an extra 5 to 10 minutes for the first day of check-in so that we can review field trips, emergency contact information, and ask you specific questions from your child’s registration.  We will have our staff walking the kids to their specific areas to begin the day and to help with those who might be new this year.

T-shirts will not be handed out on the first day. They instead will be handed out next Tuesday, June 23rd before our first field trip for the 5-8 year old group to Kids Empire. All kids will receive their shirts that day if present.

Please remember, we do have a concession stand that will sell juice, Gatorade, and soda to drink throughout the day. We will also sell candy, popsicles, and bags of chips at different points throughout the day. During lunch, we do sell chicken nuggets, corn dogs, pizza by the slice or the option to purchase a whole pizza for those who do not pack their own lunch. There will be a poster board with all of our prices at check in. We do typically set up an allergy free table or two, so please reach out if you have a child who may need to sit at an allergy free table.

We also have money cards for our 5-8 year old group where you can put money on the card so your child won’t have to carry their money around. You can also set up how much you will allow them to spend each day and what they can buy.

Many people will ask what their child should bring for each day, and we can say for the first week children will not need to bring anything out of the ordinary. You may want to send them with a water bottle that they can refill throughout the day, but any other items brought to the Rec will be the sole responsibility of the child. We try to keep all of their belongings separated, but want to make sure kids do not lose anything from home.

We do have a new cell phone policy for kids. No 5-8 year old should have a phone or any electronic devices. If your child is 9-13 years old they can bring a phone. They will have designated times to use their phones from 7:30-9:00, 11:40-12:30 and 3:15-4:30. Otherwise the expectation is they are not on their phones while at rec. Our focus is for your child(ren)to stay actively engaged at rec in games, sports and art activities by limiting the amount of time spent on any electronic devices. If they have permission to leave rec unsupervised for the library or lunch they will have their phones. If you need to contact them outside of those times in case of emergency please use the number below.

Our staff set up for the summer on Saturday and are looking forward to another fantastic summer and cannot wait for tomorrow to arrive! If there are any further questions, please email at [email protected] or call/text 414-840-4513.

04/24/2026

Update: the summer rec program is at capacity for 2026. Thank you.

04/10/2026

Attention, our applications have now been posted on the website! Please fill them out and drop it off with payment on Monday, April 13!(As we do fill up fast!) We only have 150 spots. Office hours at the village hall are 7:30-4:00.

Feel free call, text or message here any questions. 414-840-4513 or [email protected]

Recreation Department The Village operates a children’s recreation program. Please read the Village of Hales Corners Recreation Department Policies and Procedures (click link below). A signed waiver of liability is required prior to program attendance. For more details on the programs and for.....

03/13/2026

Hello rec families,

The flier for the 2026 summer program has been posted today! Halescornerswi.gov/departments/recreation-department/

Registration forms will be available Friday, April 10th!

Registration: Applications with payment must be dropped off at the Village Hall -5635 S New Berlin Rd- starting Monday, April 13! There are only 150 spots! I recommend turning in applications as close to the first day as possible! We filled up within the first 2 weeks last year.

Changes for this year include removing both bowling field trips and replacing them with new ones. 5-8 Empire Kids in Brookfield. 9-13 Action Territory in Kenosha.

Employment info: if you have a child, high school to college age, that is interested in working at the rec program this summer applications are just below the registration forms. To be considered, applications must be turned into village hall or emailed by Monday, April 6.

Any questions please contact Danny at 414-840-4513 or email [email protected]

Recreation Department The Village operates a children’s recreation program. Please read the Village of Hales Corners Recreation Department Policies and Procedures (click link below). A signed waiver of liability is required prior to program attendance. For more details on the programs and for.....

07/28/2025

Hello Rec Families,

This is our last week of summer rec! We have our awards ceremony on Wednesday, July 30th from 3-4. Awards for tournament winners, top 10 points earners and Junior Olympics will be given.

Thursday, July 31st is our last day and McDonalds picnic. Lunch will be from 11-12:30. If you did not sign your kid up yet it’s not too late! It is $6.

Pick up is by 2PM!!

Thank you for an amazing summer and we hope to see you next year.

07/11/2025

Hello Rec families!

First our 5-8 year old group is going to sky zone on Tuesday, July 15 from 12:30-3:00! Please make sure that you have filled out your waiver if your child is attending. Waivers must be filled out online. If your child has not been to sky zone in 2025 you need to fill out a waiver.

Also, please make sure you are looking at our lost in found each morning at drop off, as we have had a lot water bottles left lately.

And as always if you have any questions please reach out!

06/30/2025

Hello everyone!

We wanted to reach out with some very important announcements regarding the next two weeks of our summer rec program.

First, this is Fourth of July week! We will only be open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Wednesday will be red, white, and blue day for all participants, so wear all your patriotic gear.

WE ARE CLOSED THURSDAY THE 3rd AND FRIDAY THE 4th!

Second, tomorrow our 9-13 year olds will be bowling from 12:30-3:00. Please make sure upir child wears socks and their rec t-shirt.

Third, the 5-8 year olds will be going to country springs on Monday, July 7 from 9:30-3:00. Please make sure your child has a swimsuit, towel and bag lunch. Life Jackets will be provided by country springs.

Lastly, on Tuesday July 8th our 9 to 13-year-olds will be attending sky zone for a field trip.

ALL PARTICIPANTS (5-8 and 9-13) MUST HAVE A SKY ZONE WAIVER FILLED OUT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE WHILE AT SKY ZONE! Please go to https://www.skyzone.com/ and fill out a waiver for your child(ren) before the date of the field trip.

We hope everyone has a fantastic Fourth of July holiday weekend!

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Parks are an exciting entertainment, fitness, and sports experience for the whole family. Visit your nearest park today to learn more!

06/22/2025

Hello Hales Corners Rec Families,

Thank you for a great week 1! Couple announcements for week 2:

1. It is going to be very warm tomorrow so please make sure to send your child with a water bottle as we will be encouraging frequent water breaks. With the hot weather we also will be having some water games, so feel free to send your child with a towel.

2. Our 5-8 year old group will be going bowling on Tuesday so please be sure to have your child wear socks and tennis shoes if they are attending. We will leave at 12:30 and return around 3:00.

3. Please check the lost and found at drop off as we have built up a collection of water bottles and sweat shirts.

Stay cool!

06/15/2025

Hello everyone!

Tomorrow is the start of our summer rec program for 2025! We will be sending out updates regularly during the summer, but as always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Please remember our doors open at 7:30 AM on Monday, June 16th and all children must be picked up by or before 4:30 PM. Please allow for an extra 5 to 10 minutes for the first day of check-in so that we can review field trips, emergency contact information, and hand out T-shirts for kids.  We will have our staff walking the kids to their specific areas to begin the day and to help with those who might be new this year.

Please remember, we do have a concession stand that will sell water, Gatorade, and soda to drink throughout the day. We will also sell candy, popsicles, and bags of chips at different points throughout the day. During lunch, we do sell chicken nuggets, corn dogs, pizza by the slice or the option to purchase a whole pizza for those who do not pack their own lunch. There will be a poster board with all of our prices at check in. We do typically set up an allergy free table or two, so please reach out if you have a child who may need to sit at an allergy free table.

We also have money cards for our 5-8 year old group where you can put money on the card so your child won’t have the money on them. You can also set up how much you will allow them to spend each day and what they can buy. We will hand out a flyer at check-in tomorrow with all the details.

Many people will ask what their child should bring for each day, and we can say for the first week children will not need to bring anything out of the ordinary. You may want to send them with a water bottle that they can refill throughout the day, but any other items brought to the Rec will be the sole responsibility of the child. We try to keep all of their belongings separated, but want to make sure kids do not lose anything from home.

Once again, we are looking forward to another fantastic summer and cannot wait for June 16th to arrive! If there are any further questions, please email at [email protected] or call/text 414-840-4513.

04/04/2025

Hello rec families,

All forms for the 2025 summer program will be posted today, April 4, at 3:30. Halescornerswi.gov/departments/recreation-department/

Applications with payment can be dropped off at the Village Hall -5635 S New Berlin Rd- starting Monday, April 7. There are only 150 spots!

Any questions please contact Danny at 414-840-4513 or email [email protected]

Recreation Department The Village operates a children’s recreation program. Please read the Village of Hales Corners Recreation Department Policies and Procedures (click link below). A signed waiver of liability is required prior to program attendance. For more details on the programs and for.....