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May 25, 2011
School is almost done for another year and I know that many of you are looking for an exceptional summer day camp experience for your kids. And we have a great program planned for this summer! We are gearing up for some great summer time activities that will all take place at the Barnard Community Center and the Howell City Park/Beach for 10 full weeks this summer beginning June 20th for kids ages 5-10.
We have hired great summer day camp counselors lead by Jen Burgess, our summer camp director, and they are planning so many activities and events for your kids to keep them busy, continue learning, and having some incredible fun.
Find more information at our website at www.howellrecreation.org We can only accommodate 25 kids each week, so sign up early for the entire summer, for a specific week, or if we have room for a day or two each week.
Deborah E. Mikula
Director
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Howell Recreation Authority Offices Closed |
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The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority Offices will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
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Last Day Breakaway |
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Are you in middle school or high school and excited for summer? Are you going to miss your friends? Would like to celebrate the school year being over? We'll have the event for you. The Howell Teen Center is throwing a summer bash that is sure to rock your socks off. The event includes many attractions such as a DJ, Human Sphere races, inflatable's along with many water and shaving cream based games. With special special appearance by the Howell Fire Department at 4:30pm. Come spend time running wild or just hanging out with your friends playing games. Open to both middle school and high school students.
Event will be Friday, June 10, from 2:30pm-5:00pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost is $5 per teen, must have permission slip.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org
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T-Ball Clinic |
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 This clinic is for children ages 3-5 (by the time the clinic starts). The object of this clinic is to teach children the basics of baseball. We will teach throwing, catching, hitting, and running the bases. Mom and Dad are encouraged to join the fun by helping with the clinic. Please sign up to be a parent helper when you sign up your child.
Clinic will run Saturdays, June 4-June 25 and held at the Howell High School Athletic Fields.
Cost will be $30 for City of Howell and Oceola Township, $42 for Marion and Genoa Township, $60 for non-residents.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org
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Fairy Gardens |
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If you have been dreaming about starting your own fairy garden now is the time. A fairy garden is a magical garden creation in miniature with tiny features like tools, pots, birdbaths and tiny statues. It is also fun to add a garden fairy or two and imagine them at work in the garden. You are never to old to believe in fairies.
Class meets Tuesday, June 7, from 6:30pm-8:00pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost is $10 for City of Howell and Oceola residents, $14 for Marion and Genoa Township residents and $20 for non-residents.
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
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World's Largest Swimming Lesson |
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Join the Howell Area Aquatic Center along with kids and families at aquatic facilities around the globe for The World's Largest Swimming Lessson! We're breaking the Guinness World Record to spread the word that Swimming Lessons Save Lives! Don't miss the chance to participate in this record-breaking event and help prevent drowning, the second leading cause of injury-related deaths of children ages 1-14.
When: Tuesday, June 14
Time: 11:00am-11:45am (registration begins at 10:30am)
Cost: FREE!
Where: Howell Area Aquatic Center.
1224 W Grand River, Howell
(517)540-8355
or www.howellrecreation.org
or facebook @ Howell Area Aquatics
Call the Aquatic Center to reserve your spot today 517/540-8355! |
| Puppy 101 |
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For puppies up to 6 months of age. Take advantage of your puppies early learning period and start working on the basics like sit, down, stay, come and leash walking manners. Also work on socializing your puppy with other dogs and people. Please bring a leash, soft training treats and bags to clean up after your puppy.
Dogs must be current on all vaccines.
Class meets Tuesdays, June 2-June 27, from 6:00pm-6:45pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost will be $50 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $70 for Marion and Genoa Township residents and $100 for non-residents.
Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 to register or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
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Dog Obedience and Rally-Level One |
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For puppies and dogs 6 months and older. This class will work more on the basics like sit, down, come, stay and leash walking. You will be introduced to Rally Obedience which is a more interactive form of training. Aggressive dogs are not allowed. Please bring a leash, soft treats and bags to clean up after your dog. Weather permitting we may go outside, please dress accordingly. Dogs must be current on all vaccines.
Class meets on Tuesday, June 2-July 21, from 7:00pm-8:00pm and held at the Bennett Recreation Center.
Cost will be $80 for City of Howell and Oceola Township residents, $112 for Marion and Genoa Township residents, and $160 for non-residents.
Call today to register at 517/546-0693 ext.0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org
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A Day of Discovery in Detroit |
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Our day begins at the Federal Reserve Building where we'll take part in a guided tour, which highlights how the Federal Reserve operates and features the Historical Currency Collection. After the morning tour, we'll head to a Detroit favorite, Traffic Jam & Snug for lunch. Our tour continues as we find our way to the Pewabic Pottery Studios for an enlightening tour of this artisan specialty. Our final stop will be the Ford Picquette Avenue Plant. Built in 1904, the plant is the birthplace of the Model T. Here is where Henry Ford and his team built the first of 12,000 Model T's. Includes round trip transportation, admission and tours of each facility, full lunch, and all taxes and gratuities.
Tour departs on Tuesday, June 14, from the Howell VG's at 8:30am.
Pre-registration is required.
Cost is $81 per person
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
| Howell Area Aquatic Center |
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Mark your calendar, Register for summer swim lessons on Thursday June 9th beginning at 8am. Call us at the Aquatic Center or Bennett to sign up for our Learn to Swim Program. Choose from Monday through Thursday lessons throughout the summer between 9am and 11:30am, Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings and even a 5 week session on Saturdays.
Gearing up for summer? Check out our summer schedule, with fitness options in the mornings to get your day started off right! Join us for your fitness program at 7am Monday through Thursday, with lots of other times to choose from in the midday, or evenings including Saturday am, so check out the summer schedule today. Summer session starts on Monday June 13th. |
| Shopping in Shipshewanna |
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Join us for a trip to Shipshewana for a fun day of shopping. Trip includes round trip motor coach transportation, shopping at Shipshewana Flea Market, shopping in Downown Shipshewana, shopping at the Amish Cheese Shop, and an Amish Family-Style Chicken Dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus.
Trip departs from the Howell VG's, Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00am. You must pre-register for this trip
Cost will be $89 per person
To register call us today at 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
www.howellrecreation.org |
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| Junior Golf |
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Our summer golf program is a great way for youngsters to learn the game of golf. Classes taught by a PGA Professional. The first 4 weeks we will work on:
Wk 1: Putting
Wk 2: Chipping
Wk 3: Irons and Woods
Wk 4: On Course (Etiquette & Playing)
The last 4 weeks we'll continue to work on the skills we learned the first weeks of class. Lessons will include range balls and weekly prizes.
Lesssons will be held at Chemung Hills Golf Course, 3125 Golf Club Rd. (Oceola Township)
(ages 5-7)
Monday 6/20-8/15 9:00am-9:50am
Tuesday 6/21-8/9 11:00am-11:50am
Wednesday 6/22-8/10 10:00am-10:50am
(ages 8-10)
Monday 6/20-8/15 10:00am-10:50am
Tuesday 6/21-8/9 9:00am-9:50am
Wednesday 6/22-8/10 11:00am-11:50am
(ages 11-17)
Monday 6/20-8/15 11:00am-11:50am
Tuesday 6/21-8/9 10:00am-10:50am
Wednesday 6/22-8/10 9:00am-9:50am
Cost is $150 for City of Howell and Oceola residents, $200 for Marion and Genoa Township residents, $250 for non-residents.
Call 517/546-0693 ext 0 or register online at:
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| About the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority |
Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority Trustees
Todd Smith Chairman (Genoa Township)
Sean Dunleavy Vice-Chairman (Oceola Township)
Steve Manor (City of Howell)
Mike Peterson (Howell Public Schools)
Paula Wyckoff (Marion Township) | |
The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority was formed in 2006 and serves residents in the City of Howell, Oceola Township, Genoa Township and Marion Township. Our mission is to bring communities together to enrich lives by promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Public meetings are held every other month on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Hours:
Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Front Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Preschool Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon Tuesday and Thursday 9:15a.m.-1p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St. Teen Center Hours: Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Other Hours as Scheduled
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517/546-0693
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