A team of adults cutting the ribbon that marks the official opening of the new MSCR facility.

Our Mission

MSCR will enhance the quality of life for individuals in the Madison Metropolitan School District and for the community by providing recreation and enrichment opportunities year-round that are accessible to all.

MSCR Key Strategies 2017-2020
1. Programs and Services Meet Needs of Our Diverse Community
  • Deliver high quality programs meeting needs of diverse community members, supporting healthy, active families, youth and adults.
  • Develop and implement more accessible and diverse models of program delivery to better meet community needs, utilizing existing resources.
  • Utilize best practice, evidence based and nationally recognized program models/curricula.
  • Develop and utilize a consistent, department wide process to obtain feedback from community members.
MSCR Recognized as Key to Quality of Life in Madison
  • Assess information dissemination methods to ensure efficient, broad and intentional distribution.
  • Adapt use of technology to maximize distribution of information.
  • Utilize internal communication networks within MMSD.
  • Intentional cross-over marketing and MSCR inter-team collaboration.
3. Relationships with Community and MMSD are Strong;  MSCR Continues to be a Leader in the Community
  • Develop & maintain mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Improve MMSD/MSCR connections & communication.
4. Sustainability and Capacity are Aligned to MSCR Priorities
  • Plan for changes in funding sources and priorities
  • Analyze work streams & processes for efficiency.
  • Identify and manage capacity of staff, organization and facilities.
5. MSCR Staff and Volunteers are Culturally Competent, Skilled and Reflect Madison’s Diversity
  • MSCR is competitive in the job market.
  • Maintain a positive & supportive work climate.
  • Recruitment efforts targeted to increase diversity.
  • Provide professional development opportunities for full time and seasonal staff.
  • Utilize best practices to recruit and retain staff & volunteers.

Madison School & Community Recreation