Nerf Wars set for Rapids Zoo

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Grab your Nerf guns, darts and goggles and prepare for battle.

The Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department will hold its first Nerf Wars event July 9 at the Wisconsin Rapids Zoo for children in grades three through nine.

“I think it will be a blast, literally,” said Mary Wolosek, recreation supervisor for the city of Wisconsin Rapids.

Wolosek said she always is on the lookout for new activities to offer to the community and she heard that other parks and recreation departments that had hosted successful Nerf Wars.

The event originally was offered for children in grades three through six, but was expanded when older children also expressed interest.

Participants will be able to play a variety of games including capture the flag, attack and defend, elimination and freeze tag. The games will take place on an indoor and outdoor battlefield.

Participants must bring their own Nerf gun and darts; goggles are required.

A second Nerf Wars is planned for August, and Wolosek said similar events may be held in the fall and winter depending on interest and availability of indoor space.

Melissa Siegler can be reached at 715-423-7200 ext. 6728 or at msiegler@cwnews.net. Follow her on Twitter as @Marie2Melissa.

If you go

What: Nerf Wars

When: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. July 9

Where: Wisconsin Rapids Zoo, 1911 Gaynor Ave.

More info: To register, call the Wisconsin Rapids Parks and Recreation Department at 715-421-8240 or visit their office at 444 W. Grand Ave.