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Some said it would be easy, but here is the truth.... the deadline has come and the Medallion is still waiting to be found.  Since you obviously need some help here are a few extra clues.  We will give you some time and with any luck you can find the ever allusive Great Medallion.

 As an extra gift we will give you until Wednesday, August 20th at noon to complete your challenge.  Good Luck and here are your clues:

Fox and Hounds

GH-9

Southwest Corner

Take the Stairs

Nice day for a swim.

Use the scrambled letters you've collected,

Back to the Falls you go, once more,
But visit our Dheinsville, just before!

Today you'll see Menomonee Falls - how great!
But make sure you visit Spassland, where clue is in place!

To Menomonee Falls you go, my dear friend,
But a first stop at Haupt Strasse is at hand!
Please do not speed, when you go -
For children play here - don't you know!

The Recreation Department is looking for more teams to fill their Adult Co-Rec Monday Volleyball League.  The league will feature 4 divisions with 6 teams in each division who will play a round robin schedule.  Contact the Recreation Office at 250-4710 to check to see if openings still exist.

WHO:  Men and women, 18 years and older

WHEN:  Monday Evenings, September 8 – end of March/beginning of April

GAMES:  6:45, 7:45, 8:45 p.m.

DIVISIONS:  “A” Very Competitive, “A/B” More Competitive, “B” Competitive, “B/C” Competitive Recreational

OPENINGS:  At this time openings are as follows:  “A” Division – (1), “A/B” Division – (2), “B” Division – (2), and “B/C” Division – (1).  There may be more openings depending on returning team registration.  To get on a waiting list, call the Dept. at 250-4710.  All openings will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

WHERE: Kennedy Middle School

FEE: $185/team – sponsor fee, $170/team – player fee

*How to register:

Pick up an entry form from the Germantown Recreation Department.  Get it and your team sponsor fees of $185 in to the Department as soon as possible.  Fees must be included with your entry form.

You'll be in the Washington County parks today,

But visit Kinderberg to help you on your way!

You'll be in Germantown to start,

But first go see Firemen's - Look for your green clue parts!

We are so excited that you have decided to join us for the Great Medallion Quest: Ultimate Challenge!!!  With almost 30 families willing to take the challenge, this race will be a hot one!!!  Listed below are a few instructions you will need to be able to participate in this exciting event!  Remember, the Quest begins today, August 4, and will continue until Friday, August 15!  Be assured, the Quest will not end when one person finds the Medallion, but will continue through the end date!  This gives all of our participants a better chance to follow those clues, and gain the full experience of the Ultimate Quest!!!

For participants returning to Medallion, the Quest: Ultimate Challenge is quite different from any previous year.  Let me outline some of the rules and changes:

1. The Quest lasts only 2 weeks, Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 15.
2. Clues will be given on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
3. Clues will not be sent over email, but will instead be posted to the Germantown Park and Recreation blog.  You can access this at:  www.germantownnow.com
4. Clues will be harder than ever. 
1. You will be required to visit two parks each day.  The first park will be given to you over the blog post, and the second park will have to be “decoded” from the clue you find in the first park!
2. In addition, their will be a special reward envelope for the first family to reach each second park.  This envelope should be TAKEN by that first family, and will provide an extra hint to the exact whereabouts of the Medallion that no one else will receive. 
5. Locations will not only be reserved to Germantown parks, but will also encompass Menomonee Falls and Washington County parks.
1. To help narrow down the choices, a list of possible parks follows.  If a park is not listed, it is not an option and will not contain a clue!

Germantown Parks:  All parks are fair game!

Menomonee Falls Parks: Kiwanis Park, Lime Kiln Park, Menomonee River Parkway, Mill Pond Plaza, Mill Pond Park, Municipal Park, Oakwood Park, Old Falls Village, Rivers Edge Park, Riverside Park, Rotary Park, Willowood Park, and Village Park are all fair game!

Washington County Parks: Ackerman’s Grove, Family Park, Glacier Hills, Heritage Trails, Homestead Hollow, and Sandy Knoll are all fair game! 

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, you will need to go to the Germantown Park and Recreation blog to get your clues.  From there, you follow what the clues ask of you, and see what adventures they will take you on! 

Please Note: You will need to take paper and a pencil to write down the clue’s information... the clues will remain in their positions for the duration of their time- no one should remove a clue from it’s spot (with the exception of the reward envelopes)…  

Please refer to the safety guidelines below, and good luck to you all!

The Medallion will not be found:

1. In a body of water

2. In a locked building, fenced area or enclosure

3. Near an electrical source

4. In any flower plantings

5. Off a non-traditional trail.

NOTE: Be prepared to pull out all the stops on this Ultimate Medallion Quest.  We have left nothing to chance!!!

We received many wonderful photos.  We would like to extend a big "Thank You" to everyone that sent one in.  Now, here is the part you have all been waiting for...the results.

First Place goes to Michelle Schlosser with her picture of children Will and Kayla at Schoen Laufen Park in the fall of 2007.

Second Place goes to Michelle Schlosser for her picture of her nephew Liam visiting last October.  He was enjoying playing on the toys in Kinderberg Park.

Third Place goes to Pamela Trapane with her picture of tulips at Dheinsville Historical Park this past May.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you again for participating!

Are you looking to earn some extra money during the school year?  Enjoy working with children?  We have the perfect job for you.  The Germantown Recreation Department is looking for qualified individuals for a before & after school program for children in grades K5 - 5.  Hours are Monday - Friday, before school 5:45 - 8:45 a.m. and after school 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Leaders will earn between $8 - $10/hr, and supervisors will earn between $10 - $13/hr.  Applicants should have experience in supervising children. 

Applications can be submitted to:

Germantown Recreation Dept.

P.O. Box 337

Germantown, WI 53022

The Germantown Recreation Department offers a wide variety of activities to choose from.  To go along with those amazing activities, we also have some cool camps.  One such camp is the girl’s basketball camp.  It is for girls going into grades 4 – 9.  Camp will emphasize the fundamentals of passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, rebounding, defense, and team play.  In addition, lessons on character building and leadership will be presented.  Daily activities will include: large and small group instruction/drills, competitive contests and games.  Quality instruction and demonstration will be provided by Coach Stuve and members of the GHS varsity girls basketball team.  All campers will receive a T-shirt.  Camp runs Monday, July 14^th through Friday, July 18^th.  For grades 4 – 5, it will be 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Grades 6 – 9 will go from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m.  All camps will be held at the Germantown High School Main Gym.  The fee for either camp is $42/Res., $63/Non-res. & School Dist. Res.

We also have summer flag football camps available.  They are for boys going into grades 1 – 6.  The 1^st & 2^nd grade camp will focus on the basic skills of flag football.  All 1^st/2^nd grade coaches are welcome to come and participate.  It is a one day camp on Monday, July 14^th.  The fee is $15/Res., $23/Non-res. & School Dist. Res.  Camp for grades 3 – 6 will focus on fundamentals of flag football.  The goal is to help the players develop team concept skills such as passing, ball carrying, catching, punting, blocking, stance and flag pulling.  This camp is Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17.  The fee for this camp is $20/Res., $30/Non-res. & School Dist. Res.  All camps will run from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Friedenfeld Park.

Come join us for a fun, exciting time!!!

On Friday, July 11th Glen Gerard will be teaching a magic class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  He is a professional magician that has performed on cruise ships and in Branson, Missouri and Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Come and learn stunning magic tricks that you can perform with items found around the home.  Fool your friends and family with magic and be a hit at any event after you learn sleight of hand, misdirection and showmanship. 

The class will take place in the Department of Public Works building on Fond du Lac Ave.  Anyone and everyone from grades 3 and up are welcome to participate.  The fees for this class are $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents and school district residents.  You can register online at www.village.germantown.wi.us or come to the Recreation Department at N112 W17001 Mequon Rd.  Please register by Thursday, July 3rd.

If you have any questions, call the Recreation Department at (262)250-4710.

Another wonderful track season has come to a close.  The children had fun, used up some of their energy, and parents cheered them on as they ran, jumped and/or threw.  All this would not have been possible without the help of our amazing coaches.  Thank you so much to all of you especially to Coach Cynthia and Jeff De Vor for running the program.  You all did such an awesome job!!!

Calling all teens…the Recreation Department and Youth Futures have teamed up to offer some very exciting opportunities for you to take part in this summer.  The teen adventure trips and activities include a Brewer game, Country Springs Water Park, Great America, introduction to disc golf and a disc golf cookout party. 

The Brewers trip includes a ticket for the game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, July 10 as well as tailgating before the game and bus transportation.  The seats are located at the 200 level.  This whole day of fun only costs $26 for Germantown residents and $39 for non-residents and school district residents.

The Country Springs Water Park trip includes bus transportation, a pizza lunch and water park entrance.  Come along and enjoy such things as a three person boat ride, lazy river, water basketball and tube slides.  The fee to cover this entire day is $25 for residents and $38 for non-residents and school district residents.  It is a nice way to end the summer on August 12^th.

Great America is going to be a day of fun in the sun on Tuesday, July 8th.  With the registration fee, you get entrance into Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor as well as bus transportation.  Make sure you bring a bag lunch, towel, swimsuit and sunscreen.  All this can be yours for $46 if you are a resident and $68 if you are a non-resident or school district resident.

Chaperones for the three trips get everything for free, but they must be at least 18 years old.  The maximum number needed for each trip is four so hurry or all the spots will be gone!

Two activities for teens that we have this summer are disc golf related.  Come learn how to play at Spassland Park.  This is a fast growing sport; don’t miss your chance to become a part of it.  On July 14th & 21st, you will learn a brief history of the sport, some basic throwing styles and the rules you need to play this exciting game.  This only costs $29 if you are a resident and $43 if you are a non-resident or school district resident.  Plus you get your own disc to keep!

The disc golf cookout party is for all levels of players on Wednesday, June 25.  Just starting out or already an expert?  Come and join us for some games and lunch at Spassland Park.  It is only $6 for residents and $9 for non-residents and school district residents.

More information for any of these events can be found in the recreation department’s summer programs brochure or by calling (262)250-4710.  Don’t miss out on these amazing experiences!

The registration deadline for Traditional Playground, Awesome August and Playgrounds Plus is fast approaching. Make sure you register your child by Monday, June 2^nd to participate in the summer fun. If your child is going into grades 1 through 6, they are eligible for the programs. Traditional Playgrounds and Playgrounds Plus are offered at four locations throughout the village (County Line, MacArthur, Amy Belle and Rockfield Schools), and Awesome August is at two locations (Kinderberg and Firemen’s Parks).  Visit www.village.germantown.wi.us to download registration forms, or call the Recreation Department Office for additional information at 250-4710.

 

Playground activities will continue rain or shine with the use of a gym and/or classroom at each school. There will be no playground activities on July 4^th so make sure you plan accordingly.

While it has been over 130 years since Arbor Day was founded, the simple idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever.  On Friday, May 9th Germantown Kids Klub spent several hours planting trees at Friedenfeld Park.  Over 50 participants ages 5-12 took part in the event.  The kids spent time planting crab apple & maple trees as well as participating in a forestry class instructed by Park & Recreation Commission Member, Mary Ellen Gray.