MIDDLE SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS
For information call 204-3021 or e-mail us.
For current listings check the MSCR Program Guide (May take a moment to view-thank you for your patience!)
MSCR offers a wide variety of activity choices for the middle school student! Call 204-3021 for more information or contact the MSCR representative at your school (see listing below).
Interested in "Inspiring By Example"?
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering in our after school programs with middle school youth! Contact Michelle Graves at 204-4585 or mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us or go to Volunteering at MSCR.
YOUTH RESOURCE CENTERS 204-3021
The Madison Metropolitan School District and MSCR have received grants from Dane County Human Services, City of Madison, Town of Madison and the United Way of Dane County, in order to establish Youth Resource Centers atnine MMSD Middle Schools. A variety of after school, evening and weekend recreation activities, educational opportunities and service opportunities are offered for students and families. For more information contact MSCR or the Youth Resource Center Director at each school which is listed below.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS 204-3021
A variety of special interest clubs are available at all MMSD middle schools. Please contact the Youth Resource Center Director or MSCR Recreation Counselor at your school. Clubs may include horseback riding, drama, music, bowling, chess, dance, skiing, canoeing and more. Clubs are based on student interest at each school. Fees may be charged for some clubs.
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS 204-3022 East Side Schools or 204-3021 West Side Schools
Selected after school team sports are available at all MMSD middle schools. Please contact the Youth Resource Center Director or MSCR Recreation Counselor at your school. Sports offered in the past have included volleyball, flag football, basketball, wrestling, swimming, tennis and softball. Competition is with other MMSD middle schools. Due to facility and staff limitations, some of the team sports which involve competing with other MMSD middle schools, are offered for 7th and 8th grade students only. Intramural sports activities are organized within each school for 6th grade students.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIALS 204-3052
Middle School Socials held every month from 7 – 9:30 p.m. on both the east and west side of Madison. Activities include open gym, game room, D.J. and pizza! Students must present a current middle school I.D. for admission to the social. Cost is $3. Register at the door on day of the social.
RECREATION COUNSELORS/YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER DIRECTORS
Each middle school has either a Recreation Counselor or a Youth Resource Center Director to coordinate after school activities for students. Check the MSCR booth at middle school registration in August for a complete listing or check with the following individual at your school to learn more about club and sport opportunities.
Blackhawk: Maria Riordan, 204-4432 or E-mail
Cherokee: Robin Davis, 204-1321 or E-mail
Hamilton: Peg Guse, 204-4657 or E-mail
Jefferson: Lanye Hammond-Champion, 663-6427 or E-mail
O’Keeffe: Abbye Dinkins, 204-6863 or E-mail
Sennett: John Milton, 204-4029 or E-mail
Sherman: Betsy Peterson, 204-2132 or E-mail
Spring Harbor: Theron Sorgatz, 204-1104 or E-mail
Toki: Sarah Wright, 204-4763 or E-mail
Whitehorse: Colleen Hayes, 204-4500, E-mail
Wright: Shelton Kingcade, 204-1369 or E-mail
For current listings check the MSCR Program Guide.
Resources for Parents & Students:
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is the public recreation provider for the residents of Madison (within the boundaries of the Madison Metropolitan School District).
MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District and has been providing recreation services for 85 years!
We have a wide range of recreation programs and services for all ages that are offered year-round.