Dig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the astounding history of planet Earth. With an earthquake table, fault line puzzle, tabletop volcano display, fossil discovery station, and more, children will be immersed in […] The post Get Up and Get Down to Earth at Midland Center for the Arts! first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Does the ENCANTO soundtrack play on repeat at your house? Is your little one ALWAYS talking about Bruno? Then you’re in the right place! Interested in bringing your children to future live performances? Disney Encanto: The Sing-Along Concert is the perfect jumping off point! In a fusion between watching a movie and seeing a concert, […] The post Bring Your Children to See Their First Live Concert with DISNEY ENCANTO: THE SING-ALONG CONCERT! first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Seems a little early to be talking about summer camp before winter has even fully settled in, but many parents are talking about it. In fact, some camps (including Bay Shore Camp) are already talking about camp programs that are nearly full, indicating plenty of parents are reserving spots for their kids already. What is […] The post Bay Shore Camp: Why Summer Camp? Why Now? first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

As an adult, we see our kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews playing every day. You might think, “I wish I just got to play all day.” What we don’t always realize is that when kids play, they are working. They are using every part of their brain to learn knew movements and words, and that […] The post Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum Puts STEM in Play first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is Creating Leaders Girl Scouts is in the business of creating the leaders of tomorrow. Any girl from ages 5-18 can have a blast while learning about team building, public speaking, and other leadership skills. Young people are becoming more technologically savvy than ever, and Girl Scouts has embraced this […] The post Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is Creating Leaders first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Our story Bay City was originally home to 50 courts open to the public. But as court maintenance costs increased and the number of tennis players decreased, many courts were not kept up and ultimately closed down. In 2012, a local high school student pushed to have better courts to play on. He began his […] The post Bay Community Tennis Association: Tennis is a lifelong sport… Get out and play! first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON THROUGH THE EYES OF VETERAN VOLUNTEER By:  Gloria Heye The sun rises over the wooden playground of Plymouth Park, my whistle is pursed upon my lips, and then SPLASH! It has begun. As a volunteer, I always look forward to the summer Tri-Kids-Try youth triathlon at Plymouth Park. This year will be no […] The post TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON THROUGH THE EYES OF VETERAN VOLUNTEER first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Running for Their Lives – Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk by Camille Nitschky, The Grief Lady Do you remember running as a child? Just for the sake of running? Feeling the wind against your face or playing tag and chasing after someone with the fabric of their shirt just a hint away from your fingertips. […] The post Running for Their Lives – Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Why the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum holds Children’s Storytime & Art Activities. Back in September of 2021, the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum (MFSM) was bestowed the National Endowment for the Arts grant called the NEA Big Read, in association with the Arts Midwest. As part of this grant, the museum had to choose […] The post Beyond the Book: Why the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum holds Children’s Storytime & Art Activities. first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more

Bay Shore Summer Camp! A Life-changing Experience We’ve turned the calendar to April, which means it’s just a couple of months until your kids will be out of school for the summer. They’ll be ecstatic, of course ─ for the first week or so. But don’t wait for the inevitable complaint of “nothing to do.” […] The post Bay Shore Summer Camp! A Life-changing Experience first appeared on Great Lakes Bay Parents ..read more