MSCR FIT2GO & Art Cart Underway as of June 14

For Immediate Release

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us

MSCR FREE, MOBILE FITNESS & ARTS SUMMER 2021 ACTIVITIES
MSCR to bring free, accessible recreation to Madison neighborhoods beginning Monday, June 14.

Ready to get outside and play? Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is excited to bring FIT2GO & Art Cart back this summer.

FIT2GO – Free Mobile Recreation

FIT2GO’s first stops are Monday, June 14 at the Haen Family Park, 7702 Tree Ln, 1-3:45pm and at Marlborough Park, 2222 Whenona Dr, 4:30-7:30pm, Madison.

FIT2GO’s mission is to bring free, fun activities and games to Madison neighborhoods. Look for the FIT2GO van and enjoy yard games, scavenger hunts, disc golf, obstacle courses, Imagination Playground and many more engaging activities. Activities are adaptive to any age and ability. The FIT2GO Van also provides environmental education and nature walks.

The FIT2GO drop-in schedule takes place Monday to Friday, June 14 through August 20.

For the complete FIT2GO summer schedule go to mscr.org

ART CART – Celebrating 46 years!

Art Cart also begins on Monday, June 14, 1-4pm at Lucia Crest Park. 514 N Owen Dr, Madison.

The Art Cart is a free, drop-in traveling art program that provides creative art-making experiences to children, ages 3+, and their families. Art Cart is held in partnership with Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA). Like summer 2020, Art Cart is providing ArtKits for families to take home to complete. Directions for each kit are posted on the MSCR YouTube Channel and website. ArtKits are limited and available first-come, first served. The Art Cart schedule takes place through August 18 and is available at mscr.org.

*MSCR Mobile Meet Ups

Art Cart & FIT2GO will be together for MSCR Mobile Meet Ups – two free programs at the same park!

Wednesday, June 16, 4:30-7:30pm at Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd
Friday, June 25, 9am-12pm at Reindahl Splash Park, 1818 Portage Rd

MSCR Mobile Meet Ups take place all summer. For a complete schedule, go to mscr.org.

MSCR is Madison’s recreation department offering a wide range of programs for all ages. Programs include arts, enrichment, camps, fitness, outdoors, sports, swimming and more. Go to mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.

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