Home School Students
Adults must accompany children

~ June ~
 

 Monday, June 16, 23, 30, July 7

Beginning Tennis for Individuals with Special Needs, Session I

Linden County Park, Tennis Courts

Ages 8-10            Time: 6-7 p.m.

Ages 11-13            Time: 7-8 p.m.

Bring your own racquet, we’ll provide the tennis balls.  Cost:  FREE!   Pre-registration required by 06/13/08.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, June 16

Nature Hike

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Join us for a look at the new trail.

Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For families, all ages.  Pre-registration not required.

 Wednesday, June 18

For-Mar on the Road:

Nature’s Carnival (ages 4-6) Enjoy a carnival of activities that explore the natural world

Nature Bingo Hike (ages 7-10) Make a nature bingo card and go on a bingo hike.

Nature Scavenger Hunt (ages 11-13) Go on a nature scavenger hunt! 

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, June 23

Belly Dance Lesson

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Did you know that Belly Dance can help strengthen your body, mind, and spirit?

Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For families, all ages.  Pre-registration not required.

 Wednesday, June 25

For-Mar on the Road:

Native American Legends & Toys (ages 4-6) Native American culture through stories and toys.

Native American Games (ages 7-10) Hear stories, play games, and make a Native American activity to take home. 

Native American Culture (ages 11-13) Native American culture through legends and games.  Make a pokegan.

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, June 30

Belly Dance Lesson

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Brenda Bennett teaches a new way to get and keep your body in shape and healthy!

Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For families, all ages.  Pre-registration not required.

~ July ~
 

 Wednesday, July 2

For-Mar on the Road:

Underfoot! (ages 4-6) Search through leaf litter and soil to discover life under our feet. 

Creatures of the Earth (ages 7-10) Study ants, worms, moles and other creatures of the earth. 

The Buried Past (ages 11-13) Look beneath the earth for clues about the past.   

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 Monday, July 7

Belly Dance Lesson

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

What do belly dancers do on their nights off?  Go dancing sheik to sheik, of course!

Time: 7 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For families, all ages.  Pre-registration not required. 

 Wednesday, July 9

Nature’s Believe It or Not? (ages 4-6) Nature is an awesome place!  We’ll learn how to help protect it.

The Great Outdoors (ages 7-10) Enjoy the great outdoors!  Learn how to enjoy nature while “Leaving no Trace”. 

Greening Your Home (ages 11-13) Help the environment, learn some simple tips to green your home. 

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, July 14, 21, 28, August 4

Beginning Tennis for Individuals with Special Needs, Session II

Linden County Park, tennis courts

Ages 8-10            Time: 6-7 p.m.

Ages 11-13            Time: 7-8 p.m.

Bring your own racquet, we’ll provide the tennis balls.  Cost:  FREE!   Pre-registration required by 07/11/07.
Click this link to make reservations today

 Monday, July 14

Storms, Sirens, & Safety

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Join Chris Edwards, the weatherWhysguy, to find out what causes severe weather and how to stay safe.

Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For families, all ages.  Pre-registration not required.

 Wednesday, July 16

For-Mar on the Road:

Out of this World (ages 4-6) Learn about the stars, planets and outer space travel.  Build a foam rocket!

Solar System Discovery (ages 7-10) Planets, stars and our neighboring galaxies.  Make a model solar system! 

Look to the Sky (ages 11-13) Everything in the sky: the weather, the clouds, the sun, the moon, and the stars! 

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, July 21

Zumba

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

A new cardio dance class based on fusions of Latin, hip hop, and international music.  Shimmy and shake your way to a fit body, with no dance experience necessary!  Come wearing comfortable clothing and a smile, and get ready to party! 

Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For adults, ages 16 and older.  Pre-registration not required.

 Wednesday, July 23

For-Mar on the Road:

H 2 0 (ages 4-6) Water; why it’s so important and all the places it’s found. 

Lakes are Great! (ages 7-10) How the Great Lakes were formed and other interesting facts. 

Put on Your Waders (ages 11-13) What makes up swamps, bogs, marshes and other wetlands?

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, July 28

Zumba

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Zumba your way to fitness with Pam Cosmi.  The name Zumba is derived from a Colombian word meaning to move fast and have fun.  Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For adults, ages 16 and older.  Pre-registration not required.

 Wednesday, July 30

For-Mar on the Road:

Michigan Symbols (ages 4-6) We have a state fossil, stone and reptile.  Make a Michigan symbols passport. 

Can We Help Them? (ages 7-10) Protected, threatened and endangered species. 

We’re Being Invaded! (ages 11-13) Learn which plants and animals don’t belong in Michigan. 

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today    

~ August ~
 

 Monday, August 4-Thursday, August 7 and Monday, August 10-Thursday, August 14 (8 sessions)

Swim Lessons for Kids-CPR/Water Safety for Adults

Clover Beach

Keep your family safe near and in the water, get certified in CPR while your child learns to swim.

Time:  11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  Cost: FREE!  For ages 3-6.  Pre-registration required by 08/01/08.
Click this link to make reservations today

 Monday, August 4-Thursday, August 7 and Monday, August 10-Thursday, August 14 (8 sessions)

Swim Lessons for Kids-CPR/Water Safety for Adults

Clover Beach

Keep your family safe near and in the water, get certified in CPR while your child learns to swim.

Time:  11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  Cost: FREE!  For ages 7-12.  Pre-registration required by 08/01/08.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, August 4

Zumba

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Pam Cosmi teaches you how to combine high energy, motivating music, and unique moves to dance your way to fun and fitness! 

Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  For adults, ages 16 and older.  Pre-registration not required.

 Wednesday, August 6

For-Mar on the Road:

Six legged Wonders (ages 4-6) Get up close and personal with the world of insects! 

Bugs Have a Social Life, Too (ages 7-10) Explore the strange social life of insects.

Creepy Crawlies (ages 11-13) Insects and arachnids; go on a creepy crawlies critter hunt.  

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, August 11

Odor Eaters® Rotten Sneaker Contest

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Celebrating its 33^rd year, the National Odor Eaters® Rotten Sneaker contest is the ultimate test of just how offensive sneakers can get when they’re not taken care of properly.  Sneakers are judged on the conditions of the sole, tongue, heel, toe, laces or Velcro, eyelets/grommets, overall condition, and most important, ODOR!  To enter the regional contest and win a chance to go to the Nationals, children must be between the ages of 5 and 15 years and they must wear their naturally worn and torn sneakers.  The winner will receive $200 in cash, the golden sneaker award, a certificate and a basket of Odor Eaters®  products, plus the winner and one parent will b e flown all expenses paid to Montpelier, VT to compete for the National Title.  Registration:  6 p.m.  Contest begins promptly at 7 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration not required.  Limited to the first 35 kids ages 5-15 yrs.

 Wednesday, August 13

For-Mar on the Road:

Rocks and Rock Collecting (ages 4-6) Different kinds of rocks and how they’re made; start your own collection!

Geologic Forces (ages 7-10) Volcanoes, earthquakes and plate tectonics; participate in hands-on demonstrations!

Geology of Michigan (ages 11-13) Glaciers created unique Michigan landscapes.  Read a topographic map!

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today

 Monday, August 18

Lego® Engineering

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Use gears, levers, pulleys, axles, wheels, and all kinds of amazing Lego® elements to create fun projects.  
Ages 5-7            Time: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Ages 8-12         Time: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Cost:  FREE!  Pre-registration not required.  Limited to the first 25 participants in each age group.

 Wednesday, August 20

For-Mar on the Road:

Animal Tracks and Signs (ages 4-6) Hike to discover animal tracks and signs.  Make an animal track!

The Scoop On Poop (ages 7-11) Identify different animal scat and find out why it’s important to study. 

Skulls, Teeth and More! (ages 11-13) Examine preserved skulls, teeth and other animal items. 

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.
Click this link to make reservations today 

 Monday, August 25

Yummy Pizza, Much More than Just Food!

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

There are approximately 61,269 pizzerias in the United States and tonight, Clover Beach makes it 16,270!  Sheila Rae shows you how cooking, eating, family, and learning come together.  Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration required by 08/22/08.  Limited to the first 40 families.
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 Wednesday, August 27

For-Mar on the Road:

Frogs and Toads (ages 4-6) The differences between frogs and toads.  Make a take-home toad house!

Reptiles and Amphibians (ages 7-10) Go on a hike to look for reptiles and amphibians.

Zoological Discoveries (ages 11-13) Is that animal is a mammal, reptile, herbivore or carnivore? 

Linden County Park, Clover Beach Pavilion

Times: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., repeated from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Cost: FREE!  Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. 
Click this link to make reservations today

~ September ~

 Saturday, September 6

Something for Rover at Clover!

Linden County Park, Clover Beach

Bring Rover for a refreshing dip in the lake to celebrate the end of the dog days of summer.  Current rabies tag or other proof of vaccination must be produced before dogs are allowed in the water.  Dogs must enter and leave the water on a leash and be in control of a competent person at all times. Owners must stay near the water to assist if necessary.  Dogs showing signs of aggression will be asked to leave. Owners must clean up after their dogs.  There will be no owner-dog water playtime.  

Cost:  FREE!  Time:  9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for dogs 35 lbs. or less.  11 a.m.-noon for dogs weighing more than 35 lbs.  Pre-registration not required.

Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
5045 Stanley Road    Flint, Michigan   48506

Hours, admission rates and programs are subject to change.