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July 17, 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Graper, MSCR Marketing Specialist, at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017 Art Cart to Celebrate 50th Birthday with Community-Wide Bash MADISON, Wis. — The Art Cart, a beloved mobile art studio that has provided free, hands-on creative experiences to generations of Madison-area children since 1975, is turning 50 this summer. To mark… Read More from Art Cart Community Birthday Bash

This July, Celebrate Park and Recreation Month Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) and Madison Parks are teaming up for National Park and Recreation Month – Build Together, Play Together! Join Madison Parks and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) for National Park and Recreation Month as we celebrate throughout July, how parks and recreation… Read More from Celebrate Park & Recreation Month

MSCR Summer Camps Get ready for an amazing summer of fun and discovery with MSCR Summer Camps! We’ve got incredible adventures lined up for kids in grades K-9 and there’s something for everyone! Elementary School Age Camps (grades 1-5) Unleash your child’s inner artist in our Super Center Arts Camp where imaginations soar and masterpieces… Read More from MSCR Summer Camps

Since 1975, the Art Cart has provided free, hands-on experiences to generations of children in the Madison area. This summer marks the 50th Birthday of the beloved mobile art studio. To celebrate, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) are throwing two free birthday celebrations, and you are… Read More from Happy Birthday to Art Cart! Join us for the Celebration!

The United Asian Consortium to hold Asian-American Celebration Night on Friday, May 16 at East High School, 5-8:30pm. The United Asian Consortium is holding an Asian-American Celebration Night on Friday, May 16 at Madison East High School, 2222 East Washington Avenue, 5-8:30pm. Families are invited to attend this free event and learn more about Asian… Read More from The United Asian Consortium to hold Asian-American Celebration Night on Friday, May 16 at East High School

Get ready for a fantastic day of golf and giving back! Join the Friends of MSCR on Wednesday, July 23, at The Oaks Golf Course for our 21st Annual Fore Friends Golf Outing. This isn’t just your average day on the green – it’s an opportunity to support vital public recreation programs right here in… Read More from Tee Up for a Cause at the 21st Annual Fore Friends Golf Outing!

May 3 to May 9  In honor of National Fitness Day (May 3) we want to share the love of fitness with our current participants’ friends and family! Bring a friend or family member to your fitness class. It’s a great way to try out new classes, meet different instructors and connect with others. All… Read More from Bring a Friend to Fitness Week

Afterschool Professionals Week – April 21-25 This Afterschool Professionals Week, let’s celebrate the heart and soul of MSCR’s afterschool programs!  MSCR professionals create safe spaces, ignite a passion for learning and are a lifeline for MMSD families. Their incredible reach: Engaging 585 students in afterschool and 374 in enrichment at 15 elementary schools. Inspiring over… Read More from Celebrating Afterschool Professionals Week

This winter, MSCR Afterschool at Anana Elementary School coordinated two unique events – a Father/Father Figure & Daughter Dance (held in February) and a Mother/Mother Figure & Son Dance (held in March). The dances were to celebrate all families and were made possible thanks to a Friends of MSCR grant and the leadership of Victoria… Read More from Family Dances

Ready to ride with confidence? 🌟 Join our workshops led by a League of American Bicyclists Certified instructor! We’ll cover essential skills and connect you with a vibrant bicycling community. Find resources and fellow riders! Back in the Saddle Build confidence in your bicycling skills. The class covers bicycle handling skills, group riding, safety and… Read More from Spring Bicycling Classes