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HAP
2nd Annual Summer
Health & Fun Fair
Saturday August 3, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
2050 S. Linden Rd.
Flint, MI 48532
Family Friendly
Lots of Fun!!!
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Voices for Children. Our Services If you need access to any additional resources be
PREVENTION SERVICES sure to Call 2-1-1 or visit online at www.mi211.org.
Voices for Children Advocacy Center (VCAC) staff provides Have a happy and safe Summer!!!
training and educational presentations to the community as
well as educational programming to school children on keep- Notes / Contacts
ing safe from abuse.
______________________________________________
Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children is a revolutionary sex-
ual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to ______________________________________________
prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse,
and motivates them to courageous action. ______________________________________________
Safe Sleep: VCAC heads the Safe Coalition to educate the com-
______________________________________________
munity about the proper sleeping conditions for a child.
INTERVIEW AND EXAM SERVICES ______________________________________________
VCAC provides a place for abused children to tell their stories ______________________________________________
in a safe, friendly environment, with a single certified trained
staff that can compassionately listen, examine, and ask all the ______________________________________________
necessary questions.
FAMILY ADVOCACY ______________________________________________
Family Advocacy at VCAC provides direct support to child vic-
______________________________________________
tim and the non-offending caregiver.
COUNSELING SERVICES ______________________________________________
VCAC offers child and family counseling. Our therapist is ______________________________________________
a Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor who will provide Trau-
ma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Game-
______________________________________________
Based-CBT, Alternatives for Families-CBT, Parent Child Interac-
tion Therapy (PCIT), and Child Parent Psycho-Therapy (CPP)
models.
______________________________________________
CASA - COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES ______________________________________________
CASA volunteers are specially trained to work on behalf of chil-
dren in foster care to ensure the children receive the care and ______________________________________________
services they need from the time they enter foster care until
they are reunited with their family or placed for adoption.
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Summer Youth Restaurant Guide:
Specials subject to change. Call or visit to make sure specials are still current.
Applebee’s: FREE dessert shooter on Deal: Mon/Tue/Wed from 3pm- 9pm –
your birthday
Arby’s: FREE roast beef sandwich with
Feed a family of 4 for $20, includes
two kid’s meals.
the purchase of a drink when you sign Italia Gardens
2019 Summer
up at arbys.com/get-deals.
Bob Evans
1700 Center Rd. Burton, MI 4326
G-3273 Miller Rd. Flint, MI
Deal: Mondays , Kids, 10 and under,
eat free all day with purchase of adult
entrée. One per adult. Tuesdays, re-
Youth Expo
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Pierson Rd. Flint, MI ceive a FREE meal from a select menu
G-3267 Miller Rd. Flint, MI with the purchase of any entrée and
Deal: Tuesday Special: Kids 12 and un- two beverages
der eat free with purchase of full price
adult entrée (1 child per adult) Kathy's Restaurant & Lounge This book is provided by Voices for Children
126 East Main St. Flushing, MI 48433
Burger King Deal: Kids eat FREE with adult meal 515 East Street Flint, MI ● 810-238-3333
Bkcrown.com purchase on Tuesday nights. Our Mission: Voices for Children Advocacy Center is dedicated
Register your child for the BK Crown
Birthday Club, and you will receive an Little Caesars to serving the child victims and families of child abuse in
email coupon for a FREE hamburger. Most locations in Genesee County Genesee County and enhancing the lives of all children through
Deal: Monday- Wednesday of each treatment, education and by increasing community awareness.
Chili’s: Join Chili’s email club to re- month, HOT & Ready pepperoni pizza
ceive email coupons throughout the for $5.00.
year for kids to eat FREE.
McDonalds Location: Davison
Your Resource for Summer
Famous Dave's: Free birthday sundae Deal: On Tuesdays, Happy Meals are
Fuddruckers $1.99 between the hours of 4-7 pm. Youth Programs & Family
2373 E Austin Ave. Flint MI Dine-in only.
Activities in Genesee County.
Additional Resources: Connect with local agencies and programs for children and teens and
Check out these FREE Online Educational Games. The following websites are build stronger futures for the children in our community. Learn
geared for ages 3 – 12. The subjects include reading, math, science, social about resources in our area by calling 2-1-1 or visiting mi211.org.
studies, and are a fun way to keep children engaged in year long learning.
www.alfy.com www.learninggamesforkids.com It takes a community to protect our children.
www.babbledabbledo.com www.pbskids,org
www.e-learningforkids.org www.primarygames.com If you suspect abuse or neglect call 855-444-3911, or via online forms
www.funbrain.com www.prongo.com at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs.
www.gamequarium.com www.sciencekids.co.nz
www.games.pppst.com www.thekidzpage.com In emergencies call 911.
www.kindersite.org www.wellgames.com
Have a Safe and Fun Summer Genesee County!
30 3American Red Cross at no cost to students entering grades 7-12 at International Academy of Flint
Contact: (800) 733-2767 and Flint Community School students in grades 6-12. If space allows, the appli-
www.redcross.org cation process will be extended to all students who live in Flint, regardless of
where they attend school. For more information or to enroll your student, vis-
Activities: The American Red Cross has a variety of volunteer opportunities for it yquest.org or call (810) 600-1422.
youth ages 13 and up. We have a line of FREE children's classes that teach kids
ages 5-12 about health and safety tips on preparedness, germ prevention and TeenQuest is a free pre-employment and leadership training program for high
basic first aid. Several CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting classes provided through- school students in Genesee County. Over the course of four weeks, participants
out Genesee County and also available online. will learn how to write resumes, prepare for interviews and open personal
checking/savings accounts. The program also places special emphasis on the
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint development of soft skills including communication, conflict resolution and
Contact: 810-235-0617 goal setting. After graduating from TeenQuest, students will be invited to inter-
info@bbbs.org or www.bbbsflint.org view with local employers at the 2020 Summer Youth Initiative Job Fair. The
Location: 410 E. 2nd St. Flint, MI 48503 summer session is available to teens who are currently 14-19 years old and in
Program: Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 6 to 18 with mentors the 9-11 grade during the 2018-19 school year. There are 2 locations, Genesee
in professionally supported one-to-one relationships. Matches come together Valley Mall and New Jerusalem Church and will be held July 8 to Aug. 1, from 1
through our two essential programs: to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information or to register, visit-
Community-based Mentoring: For as little as an hour a week, Bigs and Littles www.flintandgenesee.org/teenquest or call (810) 600-1413.
meet in their community to share fun activities … stories … and a little bit of
themselves.
Site-based Mentoring: Bigs and Littles meet once a week in schools, libraries
and community centers, to talk and have fun. It’s not about being a tutor … it’s
about being a friend. Learn about other national program initiatives (Amachi/
Mentoring Children of Prisoners and Hispanic Mentoring Initiative) on our web-
site www.bbbsflint.org
Fees: Enrollment in BBBS is free. Call 810-235-0617 for details and application
process.
Boy Scouts of America, Water & Woods Field Service Council
Contact: 810-235-2531
www.michiganscouting.org
Office Location: 4205 Courts St. Burton, MI 48509
Program: The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most
prominent value-based youth development organizations. It provides a pro-
gram for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities
of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Ages: 6 years old to 10 years old (1st grade thru 5th grade)
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint
Contact: 810-249-3413
www.bgclubflint.org
Location: 3701 Averill Ave. Flint, MI 48506
Hours: Mon-Fri 12 noon-5pm Regular summer program
4 29YMCA of Greater Flint Continued Program: Provides youth with special guidance and activities for the entire
www.flintymca.org summer. Ages: 7-17 Fee: $10 per year (Some field trips may require an addi-
tional fee.)
Free Summer Program
http: //flinty mca.com/y -safe-places -2/ Camp Kinawind
Location s: 411 E 3rd St; 6031 Dupont St; 1601 Fay St, Flint MI Contact: Sherry Stone (734) 355-7485
Hours: Monday - Friday 4-7 pm www.umccamps .org
Activities: Youth Sports, Character Development, Meal and a Snack
Office Location: 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy. Ste. 1 Flint, MI 48504
Pierson Road Camp Location: 9885 Thumb Lake Rd. Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Contact: 810-732-9622 Overnight Camp: Camp Kinawind is an all-too-rare treasure among Christian
Hours: Mon-Fri 5am-10pm; Sat 6am-7pm; Sun 1pm-5pm starting June 1st camps. Kinawind offers the classic north woods summer camp experience as a
Activities: Youth development, youth sports, social responsibility tool for growing faith in young people. Kayak, canoe, sing, swim, worship,
Day Camp: Camp Boomerang is the starting point for many youth to learn cookout, hike, and experience the challenge course all while learning about
about becoming and staying active, and developing healthy habits. Whether it God's love for us. Horse programs are offered, and older campers have exciting
is gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building the opportunities to travel off-site on trip camps to experience amazing wilderness
positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork. areas in Michigan and beyond!
Dates: June through August (Contact the Camp for more information.)
Registration: Register on line or call camping services 810-629-9622. Ages: 7-adult
Fee: Base price $375—Scholarships Available!
Ages: 5-13. Dates/ Time: Weekly Sessions: June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-
July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14 Catholic Charities
(Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) Location: 5219 W. Pierson Rd., Flushing Contact: 810-785-6911 (John Manse)
Fees: $140 per week (non-members); $125 per week (members) jmanse@ccsgc.org or www.ccsgc.org
YouthQuest Program: FREE Summer Camp for children in Flint held at Our Lady of Guada-
(810) 600-1422. lupe Monday - Friday. Breakfast and Lunch provided. Academic as well as rec-
yquest.org reational activities, outdoor sports and activity fun, and guest speakers. June
25 to August 10, 8: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
YouthQuest’s summer program for elementary students offers high-quality Ages: 5-10
activities that encourage the exploration of new interests in the areas of
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), and promote aca- Church Without Walls
demic achievement, physical fitness, youth leadership and volunteerism. Contact: 810-238-7000 or cwow.office@gmail.com
YouthQuest is available at no cost at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, churchwithoutwallsflint.org
Flint Community Schools and International Academy of Flint. For more infor-
Location: 6202 DuPont St. Flint, MI
mation or to enroll your student, visit yquest.org or call (810) 600-1422.
WOW FIRE Wednesday Nite Live Youth Group: Join us every Wednesday night,
YouthQuest’s Summer on the Road takes middle and high school students on 6: 00 PM for Youth Group. Our focus is to occupy inner city youth with pro-
grams and services that will enhance their lives. Fun and engaging educational
excursions that promote college and career readiness. Students will have the
and social development activities, character building exercises and community
opportunity to participate in engaging field trips, and explore different career
involvement are emphasized to help provide youth with learning tools which
paths as they visit Factory 2 of Flint, and the Genesee Career Institute. Middle
School students who successfully complete the summer program will be eligi- applies to every aspect of their life. Youth will also have the opportunity to
participate in outdoor activities and field trips. Meals will be provided. Tutoring
ble for an overnight trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. High School students who suc-
services are also available. Food Pantry: Open on Thursdays ONLY with Ap-
cessfully complete the summer program will be eligible for a three-day, two-
night trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Summer on the Road is open pointment
Ages: Open to youth of all ages Fees: FREE!
28 5CMB BASKETBALL Celebrating 17 Years of Service
www.cmbbasketball.org or 810-513-8079 Expanding Boundaries of Experience for Youth:
The Fifth Annual DREAM BIG Summer Camp Series. Session 1: June 24-27 Partnering with parents and schools to build strong, productive adults through
Session II: August 5-8. Time 8A-3P. Cost: $150 Per Session Performance Art. Focusing on the Gifted and the Economically Challenged
Location: Bendle High 2283 E. Scottwood Ave. Burton, MI
Program information at www.Tapology.org Partner with us and expose youth
Communities First, Inc. to a world of possibility through Arts experience. Fall Festival Scholarships
Contact: 810-422-5358 (Glenn Wilson) Available to youth in the City of Flint, Genesee County - ages 5 - 18
info@communitiesfirstinc.org Summer Tap Intensive | Flint, Michigan | August 5 - 9, 2019
Tapology Dance Festival | Flint Cultural Center, Michigan | October 24 - 27,
Location: Lawn Behind City Hall 2019 Visiting School Days | Flint Cultural Center | October 24 & 25, 2019
Date/Time: June through September, Every 2nd Saturday of the month begin- Tapology Concert | The Whiting | 7 PM | October 27, 2019
ning at 7: 30pm. Activities Available: Communities First, Inc. will host its FREE Youth Quest Partner - Arts Education in YOUR School | Genesee County | 2019
Movie Under the Stars series this summer on the lawn behind Flint City Hall.
Following each 2nd Friday Art- Walk from June through September we will Wellness Services, Inc.
show family friendly movies at dusk for the community. Free popcorn, drinks Contact: (810)232-0888, Ext 204
and snacks will be provided. Attendees are invited to arrive at 7: 30pm for the questions@wellnessaids.org or www.wellnessaids.org
pre-party, filled with fun and games for the entire family. Don't forget to bring
Program: We will be hosting FREE LGBTQ+ themed movie nights and a work-
lawn chairs and/or blankets! All ages welcome!
shop. Wellness Services is located in Downtown Flint. Members of the LGBT
CrimFit Summer Running Club community can drop-in and hang out, attend educational workshops, help plan
Contact: 810-600-5817 (Sharon Davenport) and attend events, use a computer or watch some television. We are here to be
sdavenport@crim.org or www.crim.org a space that you can be yourself without concerns
Program: Runs June-August at 15 different sites throughout Genesee County. YMCA of Greater Flint
More information and registration can be found on our website. Registration www.flintymca.org
opens on May 1, 2019.
Camp Copneconic, Contact: 810-629-9622, www.campcopneconic.org
Covenant Hills Camp & Retreat Location: 10407 North Fenton Road, Fenton 48430
Contact: 810-631-4531 Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday
camp@covenanthills.org or www.covenanthills.org Overnight Camps: Classic, Trip/Travel, Teen Leadership and Ranch Camps
Age: 7 to entering 12th grade in the Fall 2019, Fees: $450-$1070
Contact: 810-236-6834 (Jayne Atwell) Day Camps: Classic, Specialty and Ranch Camps, Age: 3 to entering 8th grade in
Location: 10359 Farrand Rd., Otisville, MI 48463 the Fall 2019, Fees: $210-$300 Payment Options: Cash, Credit Card, Money
Activities Available: Children’s camps from 2nd grade-12th grade. Day camps to Order, Checks, Financial Assistance, Installment Payment Plan (Online only)
week long camps. Beachfront with Kayaks, Canoes, Row Boats, Paddle boats,
fishing and swimming, 2-way zip line across our lake, Blob, 7 miles of trails, Downtown Flint
40ft. climbing wall out- side, indoor climbing wall, indoor basketball/volleyball Contact: 810-232-9622
courts, Gaga, inflatables, plus several special activities throughout the summer. Location: 411 E. 3rd St. Flint, MI 48503
Hayrides and bonfires. RV park with 321 full hook ups. Over 20 cabins some Hours: Mon-Fri 5am-10pm; Sat 6am-7pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
recently remodeled. Cross Adventure programs with ropes course high and Activities: Youth development, youth sports, social responsibility Safe Places -
low.
Fee: Children’s camps depends age and length. $145-$265 for children’s camps
with options to save money. Daily pass ($5 per car). Beachfront and swimming
free, other activities various fees apply.
6 27Horseshoes - 12: 00 pm, Magic & Escapes Entertainment - 1: 00 pm, Euchre Easter Seals Michigan
Tournament - 2: 00 pm, Michigan Wrestling Organization - 3: 00 pm, Art for Contact: (248) 475-6400
Recovery, Box lunches, raffles, line dancing, face painting, karaoke and much CDTS@essmichgan.org or www.essmichigan.org
more!
Program: Easter Seals Michigan offers supplemental Speech and Language
Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation
Therapy services during the summer to children with a current IEP, receiving
Contact: 810-714-2011
services through the schools. Individual and small group formats are available
www.slpr.net
and scheduling is flexible.
Location: Fenton Community and Cultural Center 150 South LeRoy St. Fenton, Ennis Center for Children
Activities: SLPR’s mission is to establish, maintain and operate a system of Contact: 810-396-1418 (Autumn Heddy-Reed, M.Ed., ATR)
parks, recreational facilities and program opportunities that enhance the edu- autumn.heddy@enniscenter.org
cation, physical health, personal well-being, and social interactions within the
Fenton, Linden and Lake Fenton communities. Visit www.slpr.net to learn more Program: Fostering Creativity is a free therapeutic arts program offered at En-
about Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation located in downtown Fenton, nis Center for Children's Flint location for youth ages 5-21 who have been
Michigan. This organization offers an endless summer of fun featuring: martial affected by foster care/out-of-home placement in Genesee County/Greater
arts, cheerleading, soccer, dance, art, kayaking, football, baseball, swim, gym- Flint. The program provides a safe and supportive space for affected youth to
nastics, and much more. Call for more information 810-714-2011. engage in a creative atmosphere, inspiring emotional growth and healing. It
provides quality art therapy and therapeutic art groups, facilitated by master’s-
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) level credentialed and experienced art therapists, music therapists, as well as
Contact: 810-893-6098 (Linnell McKenney) skilled and passionate community artists. All therapeutic art groups have one
www.sbev.org or more credentialed art therapist(s) overseeing the group dynamic in partner-
ship with the qualified facilitator/expressive therapist. Fostering Creativity also
A Free Summer Day Camp Where Character Counts
provides one-on-one art therapy for children who may need individual support
Join us for a summer to remember at SBEV, where we will focus on fun, learn-
rather than engaging in a group setting. Since its inception in 2014, annual
ing, and athletics! Our theme is "Character Counts This Summer," so our activi-
evaluations have shown an increase participants’ social functioning and school
ties will cultivate and promote trustworthiness, respect, caring, love, responsi-
performance.
bility, citizenship, and so much more: Technology, Art, Nutrition, Music, Dance,
Entrepreneurship, Sports, Friday Fun Days, and Field Trips. Breakfast and Lunch
2019 Sloan*Longway Museum, Planetarium and Automotive Gallery
Are Provided!
Contact: 810-237-3450
www.sloanlongway.org
Tapology Dance Festival for Youth
Contact: 248-240-2591 (Karen Tipper) Sloan Museum Courtland Mall Hours: Mon– Sat 10-5pm; Sun 12 Noon—5: 00
karen@tapology.org or www.tapology.org pm Longway Planetarium Hours: Main office Hours: Mon-Wed 10 am-5pm;
Thur-Sat 10: 00 am - 9: 00 pm, Sun 11: 30 - 5: 00 pm.
Summer Tap Intensive | U of M-Flint Rec Center, Flint, Michigan & Sylvester
Planetarium Public Shows: Mon-Fri 11: 30am, 12: 30pm, 2: 30pm, & 3: 30pm;
Broome Empowerment Village, August 5 - 9, 2019 | Tapology Dance Festival | Fri & Sat 7: 00 & 8: 00pm; Sat & Sun 1: 30pm, 2: 30pm, 3: 30pm, 4: 30pm
Buick Automotive Gallery Hours: Fri 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun 12-5pm; Mon-Thur
Flint Cultural Center, Michigan | October 24 - 27, 2019 | Visiting School Days -
Closed by Appointment Only
October 24 & 25, 2019 | Flint Cultural Center | Tapology Concert | The Note: Sloan, Longway, and Buick Automotive are closed on the Fourth of July
and Labor Day. See programs on following pages. Get all the details at
Whiting | October 27, 2019 - 7: 00pm | Outreach Workshops (students 8 - 14)
SloanLongway.org
Alpha Omega Girls Camp: There’s a STEM in My Book
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village - September 2019 - Monday - Thurs- 3RD-6TH GRADES
day 5pm to 7pm. Date: Monday, June 24–Friday, June 28
26 72019 Sloan*Longway and Planetarium Programs:
mail. Or go to FlintRec.com– Youth Summer Camps link. Pre-registration re-
Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 N quired. Dates/ Time: Week 1: June 17-20 (boys age 7-15), Week 2: June 24-27
Location: Longway Planetarium (girls ages 7-15) Fees: $60 per week; $40 per week for each additional sibling
Fee: $95 in same household. Will need T-shirt size and copy of insurance upon registra-
Guest teachers from the Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society tion.
will be on-hand as girls explore the literary side of STEM. From the “Three Little
Pigs” to “The Wizard of Oz,” these fun and fast-paced activities will have you Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood
revisiting some of your favorite books, and might even add a few to your sum- Contact: 810-396-3112 (Renee Saba) rsaba@ruthmott.org
mer reading list. www.applewood.org
Location: 1400 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 48503
Passport Around the World
Date: May to October
5TH-8TH GRADES
Activities Available: Applewood will provide five major event days this year
Date: Wed June 26
which are free and open to the public and four afternoon Bring Your Lunch and
Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 p.m.
Learn programs which are also free and open to the public. All programs in-
Location: Longway Planetarium
clude family friendly fun, learning activities and open strolling of the gardens.
Fee: $10
Join us for Strolling Saturdays a new opportunity to explore Applewood in a
Take a trip around the world without leaving the classroom! Explore different
casual setting held on the second Saturday of each month May to October. All
cultures and make a craft..
ages welcome! Free! Also join us for Family Story Time every Friday at 11: 30
AM.
Forensics 101
4TH-6TH GRADES Rollhaven
Date: Tuesday, July 2 www.rollhaven.com
Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 p.m.
Location: Longway Planetarium Grand Blanc Location: 5315 S. Saginaw Rd. Flint, MI 48507 (810-694-4533)
Fee: $12 Flushing Location: 3464 Ann Dr. Flushing, MI 48433 (810-659-7260)
Discover the science behind solving a mystery. Explore how DNA can transfer Activities: Offers laser tag, bounce house, arcade, skating, and games for chil-
without being seen. A roller coaster. dren and various camps for children. Parents can go online to
www.kidsskatefree.com and kids under the age of 10 can receive 2 free passes
Robot Zoo Camp a week all year long.
4TH-6TH GRADES
Date: Monday, July 8–Wednesday, July 10 Salvation Army
Time: 1: 00–4: 00 p.m. www.flintcitadel.org
Location: Sloan Museum at Courtland Center Mall Kid’s Summer Day Camp
Fee: $65 Contact: 810-232-2199 ext. 305
Experience the Robot Zoo exhibit in-depth at Sloan Museum’s Courtland Cen- Location: 211 W. Kearsley St. Flint, MI
ter Mall location. Explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to dis- Day Camp: Activities include Field Trips, Physical Education, Arts/Craft, Bible
cover how real animals work. Build your own robot zoo animal and learn about Lessons, and more. Call for dates and time
animal adaptations through this interactive exhibit. Please note: This is the only
summer program that does not take place at Longway Planetarium. Families Soberfest
should go directly to Sloan Museum at Courtland Center Mall for this program. Contact: 810-236-6834
Date: July 21, 2019
Maker Space Time 8am - 5 pm Rain or Shine
4TH-6TH GRADES Location: Union City Ball Field 4151 Torrey Road Flint, MI
Date: Thursday, July 11, Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 p.m. OR Activities: M.O.S.T Softball Tournament, Union City Troup Ond - 11: 00 am,
Date: Tuesday, August 6, Time: 1: 00–4: 00 p.m.
8 252019 Sloan*Longway and Planetarium Programs:
Activities available: 35.4 acres; Ball fields, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, Location: Longway Plan- time and learn the basic button, mend a tear, and
badminton courts, playground area, 300 feet of beach area (lifeguard on duty), etarium skills needed to live with- basic sewing skills on a
concession stand, nature trails, picnic areas, and pavilions available for rental. Fee: $12 out electricity, cars and sewing machine. Design
The creative world of technology. Dip candles, and make a quilt square
Seven Lakes State Park
engineering and con- make soap and learn pillow using geometric
Phone: 248-634-7271 Location: 14390 Fish Lake Rd. Holly, MI 48442
struction is at your fin- simple sewing tech- shape patterns. Put to-
Activities available: 170 acres; two boat launches, boat rental concession,
gertips! Learn how to niques. Whip up a sweet gether a sewing kit to
beach and swimming area, picnic areas, horseshoe court, volleyball court, play-
use hand-power tools treat the old fashioned keep at home.
ground, canoeing, and boating. Recreation passport is required.
and build whatever your way and play games that
mind can imagine. Meas- were popular in the Violent Earth
University of Michigan Flint
ure, cut, and drill your 1800s. 5TH-8TH GRADES
Department of Public Safety
way to discovery. Attend Date: Monday, July 22
Contact: 810-762-3330 (Kathy Howe)
one or both Maker Space Science of Sound Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00
khowe@umflint.edu or www.umflint.edu/safety
sessions and create 4TH-6TH GRADES p.m.
Program: The 8th Annual Touch-a-Truck event is on September 28, 2019, 11: something new each Date: Thursday, July 18 Location: Longway Plan-
00 - 3: 00 pm. Families can meet local law enforcement officials and have the time! Fee: $9 Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 etarium
opportunity to touch a fire engine, police car, ambulance and more. The event p.m. Fee: $11
is designed to build a sense of community and to build healthy relationships Fetal Pig Dissection Location: Longway Plan- Earthquakes, volcanoes,
based on mutual trust and respect between law enforcement and the young 5TH-8TH GRADES etarium landslides, and wild
people in our community. Call for more information. Date: Thursday, July 11 Fee: $11 weather pose serious
Fees: FREE! Time: 1: 00–3: 00 p.m. Tap your foot to the threats to lives, proper-
Location: Longway Plan- rhythm and beat of un- ty, and ecosystems. Ex-
Mpowering My Success etarium conventional instru- plore these natural haz-
Contact: 810-424-5677 Fee: $12 ments as you learn about ards while engineering
mpowering@umflint.edu Learn about the systems pitch, harmony, and mel- solutions to lessen the
Location: University Pavilion Rm. 285 Flint, Michigan 48502 that keep our bodies odies. Experiment with impact of these deadly
Activities Available: Mpowering My Success is a program designed for students happy and healthy. Dis- vibrations and create events.
age 18 to 21 that are in foster care, were formerly in foster care, or are transi- sect a fetal pig with a your own musical mas-
tioning out of foster care. This program provides a wrap-around approach with partner to observe simi- terpiece. Families are STEM Exploration Camp
professional staff that includes visits with a Life Skills Coach, Mentors, and Ad- lar body systems up encouraged to arrive 10 4TH-6TH GRADES
visors that are standing by to help the student meet their educational goals close. minutes prior to the end Date: Monday, July 22–
and to succeed with their goals. of class to enjoy a live Friday, July 26
Age: 18 to 21 Pioneer Camp performance by the Sci- Time: 1: 00–4: 00 p.m.
Fee: Free 4TH-6TH GRADES ence of Sound Musical Location: Longway Plan-
Date: Monday, July 15– Ensemble. etarium
Youth Basketball Camp— Contact: 810-762-3441 Wednesday, July 17 Fee: $95
Location: 303 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48502 Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 Junior Quilter Kids will explore these
Program: This camp, led by former Chicago Bulls Draft Pick Ervin Leavy, Jr., p.m. 5TH-8TH GRADES exciting science, techno-
and is designed for kids who want to improve the execution of the fundamen- Location: Longway Plan- Date: Thursday, July 18 logy, engineering, and
tal offensive & defensive skills and learn basic court strategies & proven bas- etarium Time: 1: 00–4: 00 p.m. math topics:
ketball principles. Players will learn the building blocks of the game, refine Fee: $65 Location: Longway Plan- Kites, Copters, and Paper
skills, & add to their court knowledge & awareness as well as have plenty of Do you think you have etarium Planes: Build and fly an
fun along the way! Please call for more information or to receive a brochure by what it takes to live in Fee: $12 assortment of paper
the 1800s? Travel back in Learn how to sew a planes, spinners, and
24 92019 Sloan*Longway and Planetarium Programs:
kites while exploring the um’s Jupiter Room into a berg devices. Use a se- tering the 11th and 12th grade next school year and have a strong interest in
properties of air. life-sized board game. ries of simple machines becoming a medical doctor. The grade point average requirement is a 3.0 or
Chemical Investigations: Work with a team to and your imagination to above. The Scholars Intensive program will meet Monday through Friday from
Build molecule models design a space vehicle accomplish one small 8: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. at the Flint MSU College of Human Medicine building by the
and investigate physical game piece, and work task. Farmer’s Market and will require daily attendance and participation. Please call
and chemical changes in through a series of chal- for more information.
this introduction to the lenges to move your Hands-On Math Fees: There is no cost to attend the program and participants will receive a
elements and the period- team’s piece around the 4TH-6TH GRADES small stipend.
ic table. board. Will your team be Date: Monday, August 5
Food Webs: Dissect owl the first to make it to Time: 1: 00–3: 00 p.m. Metro Community Development, Inc
pellets and build a model mission base? Location: Longway Plane- Contact: 810-341-1822 or 810-767-4622 Ext. 26
food web. tarium www.metro-community.org
Planet Earth: Explore the Camp Michigan Fee: $8
Explore with math ma- Metro Flint Youthbuild (MFY )
hydrosphere, geosphere, 4TH-6TH GRADES
Oak Business Center
and atmosphere while Date: Monday, July 29 – nipulatives, fun games,
and hands-on activities 2712 Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 4850
building an earth model, Friday, August 2
while learning new math Contact: (810) 341-1824
sculpting landforms, and Time: 1: 00–4: 00 p.m.
The focus of the MFY is to provide youth, ages 18-24, who have not received
cleaning water. Location: Longway Plane- skills.
their high school degree, an opportunity to receive a General Education Diplo-
tarium
Greek Mythology Sloan Museum Auto Fair ma (GED) and up to 7 college credits in this vocational program. Please visit the
Fee: $95
website for additional information.
4TH-6TH GRADES Explore the great state of JUNE 22 & 23, 2019
Date: Tuesday, July 23 Michigan! Learn about Sloan Museum Auto Fair
is presented by Genisys Michigan 4H Youth Development
Time: 9: 00 a.m.–12: 00 Michigan’s rich history
Contact: 810-244-8500
p.m. and historical landmarks Credit Union . The show
Location: Longway Plane- through hands-on sci- is June 22 & 23, 2019. Activities: Sample of clubs/programs available: Animal Science, Technology,
tarium ence activities. Create a Due to the renovation of Clothing, Gardening, Arts/Crafts, and more. Call MSU Extension for infor-
Fee: $11 state passport as you Sloan Museum at the mation. Ages: 5-19 Must have a membership to participate.
Delve into the capti- discover the wonderful Flint Cultural Center, the Cost: $20 a year or $60 per family with 3 or more youth.
vating history of Greek opportunities Michigan 2019 show will be
mythology! Learn about has to offer. at Crossroads Village & Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas
Greek gods, goddesses, Huckleberry Railroad.
Holly Recreation Area
and mythical creatures. Rube Goldberg Get all the details at
Phone: 248-634-8811 Location: 8100 Grange Hall Rd. Holly, MI 48442
Make your own Medusa 5TH-8TH GRADES SloanAutoFair.com.
Activities available: 7817 acres; 40 miles of trails for walking, biking, and
head and create your Date: Wednesday, July Event Time: Saturday 9-5
hunting, explorer program, swimming, disc golf, canoe/kayak rental, picnic
own mythical monster. 31 p.m. & Sunday 9-3 p.m.
areas with grills available, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and boat access
Time: 1: 00–4: 00 p.m.
launch and picnic shelters available with registration. Campsites are also avail-
Race Through Space Location: Longway Plane- Golden Memories
able with tent, RV and cabin rentals.
4TH-6TH GRADES tarium FREE EVENT
Recreation passport required to enter into the park.
Date: Friday, July 26 Fee: $12 Date: Sunday, Septem-
Time: 9: 00–11: 00 a.m. Push that, to pull this, to ber 15, 2019
Location: Longway Plane- toss that… and then Time: 10 a.m.-4
Silver Lake Park
tarium what happens? Learn p.m.Time
Phone: 810-629-2261Location: 16000 Jennings Rd. Fenton, MI 48430
Fee: $9 about cause and effect Location: Sloan Museum
Admission required: Resident: $20 annual pass, Non-Resident: $30 annual
Turn Longway Planetari- by building Rube Gold-
pass, $5 daily pass for cars, $1 daily pass for walkers, $30 daily pass for a bus
10 232019 Sloan*Longway and Planetarium Programs:
education to all its students. We believe that music and arts has the power to 15th Annual Back To The Bricks
not only transform the lives of our students, but also the lives of their families Dates: August 13—19, 2019
and communities. Given the importance of music and arts exploration in our “Rolling Cruises” as the parade route stretches from the "red bricks" of Sagi-
youth, this program is a solution driven method to provide access to music and naw Street in downtown Flint to the city of Grand Blanc. On Friday, there will
arts education to further help our community's future leaders, today's youth. be a car show, concert, and dance party with a Motown theme.
Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center (MI-YVPC) Programs Flint Institute of Arts
Contact: 810-234-0937 Contact: 810-234-1695
http: //yvpc.sph.umich.edu/programs/ www.flintarts.org
MI-YVPC coordinates several programs that seek to reduce violence and create Location: 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
a supportive and healthy environment for youth, ages 10-24. The array of pro- Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 12 - 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5PM, Sunday 1 -5 PM
grams are designed to focus on the individual, relationships, or community and Admission: Genesee County Residents FREE AT ALL TIMES, FREE for everyone
to reach both low and high risk youth. Each program is organized or led by a on Saturday. FIA Members FREE; 12 and under FREE; Adults $12.00; Students
community organization. with ID $8.00; Senior Citizens $8.00; Under 12 & College students is free
(please sign up). Admission is free to permanent collection & galleries. Pro-
Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center Mentoring Program
grams: The FIA Art School offers studio art classes for ages 2 ½ to senior citi-
Contact: (734)647-0219
zens. Art classes for family, children, teens, and adults. Art School catalogs are
michiganyvpc@umich.edu
available at the FIA or online at www.flintarts.org. Summer Classes begin the
Purpose: Community engagement and revitalization, youth violence preven- week of June 3rd.
tion, mental health and safety, etc.
Eligibility: Youth Ages 10-17 and living within the MI-YVPC program area Flint Institute of Music
Contact: 810-238-1350 Ext. 3
Mott Community College www.flintinstituteofmusic.org
Contact: 810-232-2510 (Lorie Dumond)
Location: 1025 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
lorie.dumond@mcc.edu or www. mcc. edu/workforce _dev/wfd_index.shtml
Programs: Flint School of Performing Arts Summer Programs is a great way to
Program: Upward Bound open up a whole new world of music and dance for beginners, or provide fun,
Upward Bound is a Federally funded education program aimed at increasing yet challenging environment for students who already have experience. Call or
academic and motivational levels of low income and First Generation high go to website for brochure of activities.
school students so that they will graduate and successfully pursue a college
education. Through early intervention, Upward Bound targets students in Flint Genesee Job Corps Center
grades nine through twelve who appear to have the capacity for college but Contact: 810-553-4305 (Verona Terry)
need support and guidance to fully realize this potential. To achieve this goal, terry.verona @jobcorps.org or www.fgjc@gov.org
Upward Bound serves Low Income, and or First Generation† high school stu- Activities Available: Program is for 16-24 year olds providing academic classes
dents. Students must also be planning to attend or are attending a Flint High toward high school diploma or GED, as well as advanced classes in college.
School (Southwestern Academy, Northwestern), Beecher or Hamady High Nine vocational trades are provided as well to include health services, child
School. The summer program is an intensive 6-week academic summer pro- care, residential living, recreation, and drivers education. FREE!
gram where students come to Mott Community College from 8: 15 am - 4: 00
pm, Monday through Friday. Flint Public Library
Contact: 810-232-7111
Michigan State University Health Sciences Scholar Institute (HSSI) www.fpl.info
Contact: 810-600-5679 (Cheryl Celestin) or 517-884-1844 (Theresa Blanks) Location: 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503
theresa.blanks@hc.msu.edu or cheryl.celestin@hc.msu.edu Programs: Summer Reading Challenge 2019, June 15-August 17, 2019
Program: The Health Sciences Scholar Institute is for students who will be en-
22 11The Library offers many learning opportunities, access to computers, WiFi, Kentakee Athletic & Social Clubs
downloadable books, story times, summer reading clubs, special programs and Contact: 626-240-8578 (Angela Stamps)
workshops such as: Nature Programs, Thursday’s 6: 30-7: 30 PM, Drop in and kentakee@ymail.com
Build, Friday’s June 21-August 9, 2-4pm, Drop in and Watch a Family Movie,
Thursday’s 2-4pm and more! Visit the website or call. Berston Bicycle Club Project: Ages 10 - 18 (2 Sessions)
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 11am-8pm; Fri, Sat 9am-6pm; Sun, Monday CLOSED Location: Berston Field House, 3300 North Saginaw St., Flint
Session: June 24 - August 23, 2019.
Flint STRIVE Day s/Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 - 7 pm
Contact: 810-232-5661 Fees: Free
www.flintstrive.com The BBCP is a nine-week bicycling program that teaches adolescents the funda-
mentals of bicycle safety, proper riding techniques while promoting active liv-
Career Development: Through assessments youth participants are assisted with ing. All children with the desire to cycle have access to a free used bike fleet
finding future career goals and passions. (donated by the public), helmets, healthy snacks and water, at no cost them.
Attitudinal Training: Youth are challenged to deconstruct unwanted behaviors Participants meet at Berston Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 – 7 pm.
and negative traits while guided to build on their positive qualities and empow- After choosing a bike from the used fleet, adolescents learn a bicycle safety
ered to embody crucial life skills. lesson then bike to various points’ interest, riding a different direction each
Proper Work Ethic Training: Youth experience a 120 hour simulated work envi- week. At the completion of the course, participants are rewarded with a brand
ronment where they are held to the same standards as the adult workforce. new bicycle package that includes a new bike, helmet, bike, front and rear
Youth are challenged to follow through with assigned tasks and assignments, lights, bike bag and reflective vest. Participants without a bike may borrow a
taught to be punctual, and learn the value of workplace teamwork and leader- helmet and bike from the KASC used bicycle fleet. Routes for the Family Ride
ship. are determined based on the skill level of participants that arrive for the ride.
Youth Employment Placement and Mentorship: Youth are transitioned to 20 Midcourse Correction Challenge Camp at Covenant Hills Camp
hours of employment in a field based on their employment desires. Applica- Contact: 810-227-0243
tions are distributed through school guidance counselors. The young people job www.midcoursecorrection.org
shadow doctors, lawyers, police officers at the County Sheriff's Department.
Location: 4909 Brophy Road, Howell, MI 48855
Flint Youth Theatre Program: Offers an outdoor boot camp style youth challenge for kids at risk.
Contact: 810-237-1530 The primary objective is to help incorrigible youth develop self-confidence and
www.thefyt.org higher concern for the effect their choices have on others. The goal is to be a
preventative wake up call for youth that are on a self-destructive path. The
Location: 1220 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
program is a 46 hour, intense training that includes ropes courses, marching,
Programs: The Flint Youth Theater offers summer theatre programs by grade
teamwork activities and work projects.
level from 3rd to 12th, and musical theater programs by age groups 8-12 and
Eligibility: Michigan at-risk youth ages 11-17. Accepts both males and females.
13-18. Program prices range from $150 to $180. Classes begin September 17,
Application process: Call office for screening child for enrollment. Enroll child's
2019. Be sure to check out the Flint Youth Theatre’s Free Summer Shorts at the
name by phone, and confirm enrollment by sending a permission slip and pay-
Bower Theatre Lawn (Rain or shine) for ages 3 and up. “Romeo and Juliet” Sat-
ment .
urday, July 20 at 10 am, “Hamlett” Saturday, July 27 at 10am, “The Scottish
Document s required: Download forms online.
Play” Saturday, Aug 3 at 10am.
Fees: $495 for weekend. Accepts money orders, MasterCard or VISA.
Requires a $75 Non-Refundable Fee to hold a spot.
Genesee County CARD Early Head Start and Out County Head Start
Contact: 810-235-5613 (Christa Melton)
Minstrels Institute of Performing Arts
Location: 719 Harrison St. Flint MI 48503 Contact: 810-266-0818
Hours: 8-5 Mon - Fri papas.ninalewis@gmail.com or papascdc.org
Early Head Start: Offers a full service program for pregnant moms and families
Program: Minstrels Performing Arts Institute provides first-class training and
12 21are endless, and you'll make a bunch of new friends who just can't wait to go with children up to age 3. Classroom placement may be available for parents
with you. Together, you'll find out you're capable of more than you ever imag- who work or go to school. Our Home Based program provides weekly teaching
ined. Call for more information. sessions in the home and multiple opportunities for parents to bring their child
Program runs from October 1 through September 30 for a 2 hour classroom experience. We also provide special events, such as;
Fees: $25 annual membership Housing Workshop, Male Involvement Event, Law Seminar, Parenting work-
shops, a multi-cultural event and more.
Home Depot Kid Workshops Out County Head Start: Preschool classroom education available to residents
www.homedepot.com outside of the Flint, Beecher and Carman-Ainsworth school districts. The pro-
gram operates Mon-Thurs during the school year. Head Start is a full service
Locations: 5300 Pierson Rd. Flushing, MI (810-230-6430) 4245 E. Court St. Bur- family program and offers opportunities for parents to be involved. We also
ton, MI (810-715-1700) 4380 W. Corunna Rd. Flint, MI (810-230-8784) provide special activities and learning experiences like Housing Workshop,
Date/Time: 1st Saturday of the month from 9am- Noon Male Involvement Event, Law Seminar, Parenting workshops, a multi-cultural
Activities: FREE project for ages 6-16. Based on a first come/first serve basis; event and more.
registration is encouraged. For additional information visit the home depot Fee: No cost if income qualified
website and type in “Kids Workshops” in the search box. Hours: 8am-sunset
Activities available: Free hiking and horse trails and rentals available Genesee County CARD Summer Feeding Program
Contact: Contact: 810-235-3567 (Karen Moton)
Lions Bear Lake Camp kmoton@co.genesee.mi.us or www.gc4me.com
Contact: 810-245-0726
www.bearlake camp.org Program: Meet Up and Eat Up closes the gap of hunger and provides breakfast,
lunch and snacks during the summer months to sites that sign up with
Location: 3049 N. Five Lakes Rd. Lapeer, MI 48446 GCCARD's Summer Feeding Program. When school lets out, thousands of chil-
Camp Open House: July 6, 2019 from 12: 00 noon through 3: 00 p.m. dren and teens in Genesee County lose access to the school breakfast, lunches
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: July 14-20, Cost: $200, Deadline: June 30, 2019 and afterschool snacks they receive during the regular school year. As a result,
Visually Impaired: many children would go hungry during the summer months without the meals
Session 1: July 7-13 provided through the Meet Up and Eat Up.
Session 2: July 21-27 Ages: 0-18 years old
Activities: Bear Lake camp offers a program for visually impaired and blind Fees: FREE!
youth as well as deaf and hard of hearing youth. The program focuses on hav-
ing fun through helping youth develop self-concepts, relationship learning, in- Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
dependence with life skills and acquiring outdoor skills. Older campers have the Contact: 810-736-7100 or 800-648-7275 Toll Free
option of participation in leadership development activities. Participants who www.geneseecountyparks.org
choose to participate in the leadership development program must be a previ-
ous camper for the regular Blind and Visually Impaired Youth Camp. For more Bluebell Beach County Park and Flint River Bike Path
information see the website. Location: 5500 Bray Rd. Flint, MI 48505
Hours: Open Memorial Day Weekend, May 28 – September 3 8am-8pm
Kuungana African Drum and Dance Association Activities available: Swimming, 8 mile biking trail, walking and biking trail
Contact: 810-394-3880 (Kevin Collins) around the beach area, barrier free playground, fishing site at Carpenter and
babacollins14@gmail.com Bray Roads at 5030 Bray Road, Flint 48505, and pavilions available for rental.
Splash Pad Spray Ground at Bluebell Beach: Open May 28-October 1 weather
Location: Flint Masonic Temple (755 S. Saginaw Street Flint, Michigan 48502) permitting. No lifeguards on duty. For children 12 years of age and under only.
Date/Time: June 17-July 26 from 9am – 3pm Only free splash pad in Genesee County. Adjacent to playground. Features pa-
Activities Available: Youth Moves Summer Camp, 6 weeks of summer fun in- tio area with picnic tables.
cludes African Drumming & dancing, life enrichment arts & crafts, breakfast & Buell Lake County Park
lunch included. Fees: $50 or $10 per week (If you are a resident a part of the Location: 14098 Genesee Rd. Clio, MI 48420
Flint North End Initiatives, there is no fee.
20 13Hours: 8am-sunset classrooms. For enrollment information call 591-KIDS or
Activities available: 213 acres surrounding Buell Lake; Ball diamonds, picnic and www.geneseepreschool.org
playground, fishing site, boat launch, radio-controlled model airplane field, 1 Ages: 0-36 months. Fees: Free to eligible families
mile walking and biking trail, and pavilions available for rental.
Head Start Program
Crossroads Village/Huckleberry Railroad Contact: 810-591-5588 (Lauren Chom, lchom@geneseeisd.org)
Contact: 1(800)648-7275 Program: High quality preschool programming for 3-5 year olds in the Beecher,
Location: 6140 Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505 Carman-Ainsworth and Flint Community School Districts. Certified teachers
Hours: May 25-September 2, 2019 Wednesday-Sunday and Holidays 10am-5pm specializing in early childhood development provide a fun, educational and
Village is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except holidays. developmentally appropriate experience to prepare children for kindergarten.
Activities Available: This Genesee County park offers a variety of activities and Significant efforts are dedicated to parent engagement, with support for each
special events for the summer months. Activities can be found in the Family child’s nutritional, physical and mental health needs including those children
Fun Guide. with disabilities. Enrolling now for September 2018 classes. For enrollment
information call 810-591-KIDS, 1-855-644-PRE-K or www.geneseepreschool.org
Everett A. Cummings Center Ages: 3, 4 and 5 year old children Fees: Free to eligible families
Contact: (810)736-7100
Location: 6130 E. Mt. Morris Rd. Mt. Morris, MI 48458 (Site of the Genesee McKinney-Vento/CHILL
County Fair) Contact: 810-591-5599 (Lori Grindstaff, lgrindstaff@geneseeisd.org)
Hours: 8am-sunset Program: The federal McKinney-Vento program assists families, students, and
Activities available: Free hiking and horse trails and rentals available schools with reducing barriers to educational access. Additionally, we facilitate
CHILL, which assist youths in identifying and managing life stressors that could
Flushing County Park induce violence and/ or anger. Ages: Grades K-12 Fees: FREE!
(810)648-7275
Location: 4417 N. McKinley Rd. Flushing, MI 48433 SKIP to a Great Start
Hours: 8am-sunset Phone: 810-736-7100 Contact: 810-591-KIDS (Marquetta Callahan,mcallaha@geneseeisd.org)
Activities available: 105 acres; 1 mile walking and biking trail, picnic area and (Chandrika Payton, cpayton @geneseeisd.org)
playground, tennis courts, ball diamonds, and pavilions available for rental Program: Using the Parents as Teachers curriculum and model, regular home
visiting services, parent/child playgroups, developmental screenings, connec-
For Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum tions to community resources and parenting information are provided by a
Nature Preserve Phone: 810-789-8567 certified PAT Parent Educator: Services are available to ALL Genesee County
Arboretum Phone: 810-789-8568 families with children prenatally to Kindergarten entry. SKIP encourages and
Location: 2142 N. Genesee Rd. Burton, MI 48509 supports parents as their child’s first and most important teacher and advo-
Activities available: 7 miles of hiking/walking/jogging trails, picnic area. See cate.
Calendar of Events for details, price, time, date and detailed info on activities at Ages: Prenatal- Kindergarten Entry
geneseecountyparks.org No Pets Allowed Fee: FREE!
Hours: Visitors center: Mon–Sun 8am–5pm, Grounds: 8am–Sunset, CLOSED Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Monday and Tuesday Contact: 800-482-6734
Admission: No charge for grounds, museum or visitors center. www.gssem.org
Office Location: Plaza One Bldg., 111 E. Court St. Flint, MI
Goldenrod Disc Golf Course
Activities: When you just can't wait for what you'll do next, you can do any-
Contact: (810)736-7100
thing! At Girl Scouts, girls ages 5-18 are always counting down to the next ad-
Location: 6405 Irish Rd. Davison, MI 48423
venture they'll go on together. Maybe it's artistic. Maybe it's an experiment.
Hours: Open year round 8am-sunset Phone 810-736-7100
Maybe it's getting outside or helping the community. With us, the possibilities
Activities Available: 18 basket course (Free admission - must bring own sup-
14 19(GISD), and Atherton, Beecher, Bendle, Carman-Ainsworth, Genesee, Mt. plies), Picnic area, Tournament/leagues available
Morris, and Westwood Heights school districts.
This program is an adaptive youth development model that reinforces the Richfield County Park
fundamentals learned during the school day by providing fun and creative Contact: (810) 736-7100
learning experiences after school and during the summer to students in Location: 6322 N. Irish Rd. Davison, MI 48423
grades K – 12. Hours: 8am – sunset
Ages: Grades K-12 Activities available: 345 acres located within the Genesee Recreation Area; 2
Fees: FREE! mile walking and biking trail, ball diamonds, bicycle motocross track open
(except for scheduled races), cross-country ski trail, snowmobile area, canoe
Great Start Genesee – Parent Coalition launching site on the Flint River, picnic and playground areas, tennis courts,
Contact: 810-591 -5126 (Autumn Bagely , abagley@geneseeisd.org) and pavilions available for rental.
The Great Start Parent Coalition is an organization which represents the voice Fees: None
of the family, the child, and their community. It’s a group of parents, guardi-
ans, grandparents and anyone else in a parenting role who meet on a regular Genesee County PFLAG
basis. At the meetings, parents can learn about fun events and free resources, Contact: 810-496-8302
get parenting support, and learn about how to advocate for their child on a pflagflint@yahoo.com Like us on Facebook: PFLAG Genesee County
personal or community level. Child care, refreshments, and mileage reim-
Are you a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning person?
bursement for parents participating in meetings and other activities!
Are you the Parents, Family members, Friends or Allies of someone who
Ages: All parents, with a special interest in parents with children birth through
is? Genesee County PFLAG is here to for you!
3rd grade. Genesee County PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and societal ac-
Fees: FREE!
ceptance of LGBTQ+ people through its threefold Mission of Support, Educa-
tion and Advocacy. Our monthly chapter meeting offers an opportunity to re-
Great Start Readiness Program
ceive support in a welcoming, safe and confidential environment. In addition to
Contact: 810-591-5596 (Catrina Wiskur, cwiskur@geneseeisd.org)
support, each month's meeting has time for fellowship and an educational pro-
Program: High quality preschool programming for 4 year-olds in school dis-
gram. A lending library houses a number of resources (books/dvds), which
tricts and community-based child development centers throughout Genesee
attendees may checkout.
County. Certified teachers specializing in early childhood development pro-
We invite you to join us on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2-
vide a fun, educational and developmentally appropriate experience to pre-
4: 30pm. Meetings are held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint
pare children for kindergarten. Significant efforts are dedicated to parent en-
(2474 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48507); PFLAG has no religious affiliations.
gagement, with support for each child’s with nutritional, physical and mental
health needs including those children with disabilities. Enrolling now for Sep-
Genesee District Library Branches
tember 2018 classes. For enrollment information call 810- 591-KIDS, 1-855-
www.thegdl.org
644-PREK or www.geneseepreschool.org.
Ages: 4 year olds Activities including book club, story time, speakers, and more. Call or visit the
Fees: FREE or very low co-pay to eligible families website. The Digital Branch is always open.
Early Head Start Beecher - Vera B. Rison Library
Contact: 591-kids (Tammie Bully, TBully@geneseeisd.org) Phone: 810-789-2800 Location: 1386 W. Coldwater Rd. Flint, MI 48505
Program: High quality infant and toddler programming for 0-36 month old Hours: Mon, Wed & Sat 9am–5pm, Tues & Thurs 12-8pm, Fri & Sun Closed
children living in the Flint Community School district. Early Head Start pro-
motes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants Burton - Baker Park Library
and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. Certified Phone: 810-742-7860 Location: G-3410 S. Grand Traverse Burton, MI 48529
teachers specializing in infant and toddler development provide responsive Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs 12-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, Wed & Sun Closed
caregiving and developmentally appropriate experiences in center based Summer Reading Program June 8 - August 3.
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