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Virtual Recreation Center
Welcome the the WPRF Virtual Recreation Center!
We are supplying all kinds of content for you to check out with weekly updates. Please follow the City of Waukesha on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information about all the virtual opportunities!
Stay safe and have fun exploring all the programs and ideas below!
Trickshot Challenge
Post a video of your own trick shot on Facebook (City of Waukesha, Trickshot Challenge) doing an indoor challenge using a ping pong ball or mini-sports balls or doing an outdoor challenge using a tennis ball, baseball or frisbee for a chance to win a $25 gift card courtesy of Walmart (@Walmart1635)! Random drawing on May 13th from all relevant entries. Winner will be notified by private message.
Trivia - Sponsorships
Many Waukesha area businesses and organizations support WPRF events, programs, and projects such as Waukesha JanBoree, Tribute Tuesday concerts, Movie Nights, Youth Sports, playground projects, new kayak launches, and much more.
Since 2019, how many sponsors helped us provide enjoyable recreational opportunities that enhance the quality of life in Waukesha?
a. 1-49
b. 50-74
c. 75-99
d. 100+
Your next challenge.....see sponsorship list and thank one or more sponsors on social media.
Send a Note
Send a handwritten letter to a good friend today instead of a text.
Virtual 5K Family Run
Join us on May 16th to celebrate Kids to Park Day by joining our Virtual Family Fun 5K Run!
Details of the run and how to prepare for a 5K run/walk are available here!
Congratulations to those that completed the run:
Warnes Family
Spell Your Full Name Workout (repeat if necessary)
Use the chart below to spell out your full name while completing the exercise with that letter! Fun!
| A: 10 PUSH-UPS | J: 15 BURPEES | S: 20 SQUATS |
| B: 20 SQUAT JUMPS | K: 2 MINUTE PLANK | T: 1 MINUTE PLANK |
| C: 20 CALF RAISES | L: 30 HIGH KNEES | U: 30 AB BICYCLE CRUNCHES |
| D: 10 SQUATS | M: 1 MINUTE WALL SIT | V: 30 CALF RAISES |
| E: 30 CRUNCHES | N: 20 JUMPING JACKS | W: 30 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS |
| F: 2 MINUTE WALL SIT | O: 25 FULL SIT-UPS | X: 20 BURPEES |
| G: 15 PUSH UPS | P: 20 JUMP LUNGES | Y: 30 JUMPING JACKS |
| H: 20 HIP BRIDGES | Q: 10 HIP BRIDGES | Z: 20 PUSH UPS |
| I: 15 TRICEP DIPS | R: 10 BURPEES |
Global Bear Hunt
People all over the world are encouraging children and their families to stay healthy and active by placing stuffed teddy bears or bear cutouts in their window. This is a fun way for children to go outdoors.
“Bear Hunt” with their family and count how many bears they find.
Please join in the fun by placing stuff animal or teddy bear cutout in your window.
Share this awesome global movement with neighbors, friends and family.
Walk in our Parks and Trails
Summer Slugger
The Brewers and MLB have teamed up with EVERFI to create Summer Slugger -- a FREE online educational platform that uses baseball to help kids (ages 8-11) maintain their math and literacy skills away from the classroom. To register your child for Summer Slugger and learn more about the program, simply visit SummerSlugger.com/Brewers, select "I Have A Code", and use code BREWERS.
Welcome to the Online Resume Building Course!
Download the PDF for this free course!
When completed, print your certificate.
A great addition to any resume!
Keeping Kids Captivated
5K Family Run
Virtual 5K Family Run link has more information!
Things to Do with Kids
Things to Do with Kids (while safe at home)
Check back each week for more information!