MRAP/MPAC Update - 2/21/2025

Hello, MRAP Community! 🎉

Making Waves & Welcoming Spring! 🌊🌿🎾

🏊🏻‍♂️💦AQUATICS:

• The Boys High School State Swim Meet is making a splash TONIGHT! Check below for information on how to stream the meet and support our HS swimmers!
• New Lap Swim and Fun & Fitness times - be sure to check out our schedule!
• Adults! Looking to get back in the pool? Consider joining our Masters Swim Team and ramp up your training!

🌈⚾ RECREATION:

• Plus, as the weather warms up, it’s time to hit the courts for Spring Tennis Instruction!
• Explore the great outdoors with our K-2nd Grade Spring Nature Hike!
• Get HOOKED with MRAP on May 2nd for our 3rd annual Cops & Bobbers Youth Fishing Event!

🎭🎶PERFORMING ARTS:

• Save the date for upcoming spring choir and band concerts, as well as our spring musical, "The Lightning Thief"!

No matter your speed—swimming, swinging, or strolling—we’ve got something for you. Check out all the details and dive into spring with us! Stay active, stay creative, and stay connected! 💙 Visit MRAPNews.com for details on all programs. See you soon!

The MRAP & MPAC Teams 🎉

Take a look below for all updates, news, and information!

• 3rd-8th Grade Brad Woodall Indoor Baseball Hitting & Fielding Clinic - Register by February 24th
• March Line Dancing Session - Register by February 24th

For more information on all of our current programs and to register, please visit MRAPNews.com

🏊🏻‍♂️Cheer on the McFarland Boys as they make waves TONIGHT at the D2 State Swim Meet! 🏊‍♂️

Click the button below for event details and to live stream at home. There is a watch party at the McFarland High School in the Pool hallway area starting at 5:30pm. —let’s show our support! 🎉💪

Step up your game with elite instruction from former MLB player Brad Woodall and the Silver Sluggers Baseball Academy! This one-day clinic is designed to sharpen your hitting and fielding skills with the same drills and techniques used by today’s best players.

📅 Date: Friday, March 7th (No school for K-12)
📍 Location: McFarland High School B-gym
🎯 Grades & Times:

• 3rd/4th Grade: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
• 5th/6th Grade: 10:35 AM – 12:05 PM
• 7th/8th Grade: 12:30 – 2:00 PM

💰 Fee: Resident: $55.00 | Non-Resident: $71.50
📝 Registration Deadline: February 24th, 2025

Don’t miss this chance to train with the best and take your game to the next level! Spots are limited, so register today at MRAPNews.com! ⚾🔥

🏏 Reserve Your Batting Cage Time Slot Today! 🏏

Step up to the plate and get some swings in with our CEPS Batting Cage Rentals! Available on Saturdays, March 8th, 22nd, & April 5th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, these 30-minute sessions are perfect for athletes looking to sharpen their skills.

⚾ Key Details:
✔ Open to ages 6+ (1st-6th graders must have a parent/guardian)
✔ Up to 3 athletes per reservation are allowed
✔ Baseballs, softballs, batting tees, and L-screens provided
✔ Bring your own batting helmet, bat, and glove

Reserve your time slot now at MRAPNews.com! ⏳ Reservations close at 2:00 PM the Friday before each available date. Don’t miss out!

To accommodate the swim unit for PE classes, our midday Lap Swim and Fun and Fitness have new times. For full schedules, please visit our website at: mrapnews.com

From Monday, February 24th - Friday, March 21st the updated times are:

Lap Swim 12-12:45pm: Monday - Friday

Fun & Fitness 12-12:45pm: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

The pool will be closed from Saturday, March 22nd - Monday, April 7th for annual pool maintenance. As we get closer, we'll share other local aquatic facilities to visit during our shutdown.

✨ Explore, Build, and Compete with Our Youth Enrichment League Classes! ✨

This spring, we’re bringing exciting, hands-on opportunities for kids to learn, create, and grow. From building towering LEGO creations to mastering chess strategies, programming robots, and even fencing, there’s something for every interest!

Spring Classes:
♟️ Grandmasters of Chess 1.3 Spring (K-5th Grade) - Register by March 27th
🧱 Bricktopia Wild Ride (1st-5th Grade) - Register by April 3rd
🤖 Robotics Junior 1.3 Spring (1st-5th Grade) - Register by April 3rd
🤺 Fencing Team 3.2 Spring (6th-12th Grade) - Register by April 3rd

For more information and to register, visit MRAPNews.com. Don’t miss out on these enriching opportunities! 🧠✨

Great news! Mindful Monday Yoga is back with a NEW TIME: 6:00-7:00PM at McFarland High School! Join instructor Stephanie Robey for a relaxing, all-levels yoga flow focused on movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.

📍 Location: McFarland High School – Enter at Door P (6204 Exchange St.)
💰 Drop-in Fee: $10 residents | $12 non-residents
🔗 Reserve Your Spot at MRAPNews.com (minimum of 3 participants are required to host class)

For full details on class schedules, fees, and registration, check out our Yoga Program Guide! 📖

Start your week with mindfulness and movement—see you on the mat! 🧘✨ #MindfulMondays #YogaFlow

The McFarland High School offers our event spectators/programs two (2) options for parking. Our largest parking lot has 241 spaces and is located off of Farwell St. This parking lot is our high school's main entrance. Walking and stairs are used to access the Pool/Performing Arts Center (PAC). Our south Pool/ PAC parking lot is accessible from Exchange St near the Renee Ct. intersection. This lot has 80 parking spaces and is ADA-compliant as the main entrance for the Pool and PAC. Overflow parking may be available at the IMMS middle school, and street parking is also available on Exchange St., Farwell, and Burma Rd.

Looking to learn the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and supportive environment? Our Beginner Spring Tennis Instruction is the perfect place to start! Open to 4K–8th graders and adults, this program will introduce players to the basics while building confidence on the court.

📅 Dates: Sundays – April 6th, 13th, 27th, & May 4th

⌚ Times: Times vary based on age - for details, check MRAPNews.com
💰 Fees: $60 (Resident) / $78 (Non-Resident)
📍 Location: McFarland Tennis Courts

📅 Registration Deadline: March 31st, 2025

Don’t miss out—register today at MRAPNews.com!

Join us for a morning of fishing, fun, and friendship at the 3rd Annual Cops & Bobbers event! Hosted by McFarland Police Department & MRAP, this free event is a great way for kids to learn about fishing while connecting with local officers.

📅 Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025 (No school for K-12 students!)
🎣 Fishing Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Babcock County Park – McFarland
👦 Ages: 7-17 (16+ must have a WI Fishing License)
💰 Fee: FREE! (Registration required by April 21st – only 40 spots available - we're almost FULL!)

All fishing supplies and lunch will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm! 🎣🌭

📢 Spots are limited—register today at MRAPNews.com!

Calling all young explorers! Join us for a Spring Nature Hike designed just for K-2nd graders. This fun and educational adventure will have kids discovering the great outdoors while enjoying fresh air and nature-filled activities.

📅 Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025 (No school!)
⏰ Time: 8:45 – 10:45 AM
📍 Location: Indian Mound Middle School & adjacent forest
💰 Fee: $25 Residents / $32.50 Non-Residents
📢 Registration Deadline: April 28th, 2025

Don't miss this chance to enjoy a morning of hiking, exploring, and learning with friends! 🌲🐦

🔗 Register now at MRAPNews.com!

4K-12th Grade students! Join us on select Saturday afternoons from November through February for some fun and active playtime! $2.00/resident youth and $4.00/non-resident youth. Parents are FREE to attend with their children! Get all the details on our 2024-2025 Youth Open Gym Flyer and be sure to check our LIVE Youth Open Gym calendar here (click on specific dates for time/location): https:// shorturl.at/XWE8N

Join us [most] Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45PM at Waubesa Intermediate School for fun, friendly matches running through May! No commitment needed-just drop in and play! $5.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents. Volleyballs are provided. Check out our full schedule here: https://shorturl.at/ XWE8N

*Please note children are not allowed to attend this activity or wait in the hallway. Please arrange for alternate child care off site.

The PAC is taking a breather this week—no events on deck, just peaceful vibes!

SAVE THE DATE:

- March 6th: CEPS 1st Grade Concert -

- March 8th: District Solo & Ensemble -

- March 11th: IMMS Choir Concert -

- March 13th: CEPS 2nd Grade Music Concert -

- March 17th: MHS Band Concert -

- April 25th-27th: MHS Musical "Lightning Thief"

- April 29th: CEPS Kindergarten Music Concert -

- April 30th: McFarland Vocal Showcase -