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Recess - School’s Out Day Camp Start Smart™ Tennis

The K-2nd grade basketball program introduces the game of

basketball as a team sport. Participants will be divided into teams

of 6-8 players at the start of the season. Weeks 1 to 3 are focused

on a variety of activities that are geared toward developing basic

basketball skills. Weeks 4 to 6 will have teams playing small

sided games against a new team each week. Players practice

and play on Sunday’s only. Participants will be provided a team

t-shirt. Please indicate your child’s size on the registration form.

Sample t-shirt sizes are available at Parks & Recreation.

K-2nd Grade Basketball

Dates: Sundays, 1/26/14-3/2/14Time: Kindergarten: 12 p.m. 1st Grade: 1 p.m. 2nd Grade: 2 p.m. Location: Morey Courts, 5175 E. RemusActivity Codes: Kindergarten: 114079-00 1st Grade: 114080-00 2nd Grade: 114081-00 Resident Fee: $30Non-Resident Fee: $45Early Discount: $5 when registered by 12/6/13Deadline: 1/3/14 The 3rd-6th grade basketball program focuses on the

fundamentals of basketball and developing the future player’s

team skills. Players will practice once a week starting the

week after the coaches meeting on January 9. Games begin

on January 26. Participants will be provided a team t-shirt.

Please indicate your child’s size on the registration form.

Sample t-shirt sizes are available at Parks & Recreation.

3rd-6th Grade Basketball

Dates: Sundays, 1/26/14-3/2/14Time: Games Sunday afternoons 12 to 4 p.m.Location: Morey Courts, 5175 E. RemusAges: Boys and Girls, grades 3rd-6th

Activity Codes:

3rd-4th Grade: Boys: 114082-00 Girls: 114083-00 5th-6th Grade: Boys: 114084-00 Girls: 114085-00Resident Fee: $40Non-Resident Fee: $55Early Discount: $5 when registered by 12/6/13Deadline: 12/20/13

Saturday, December 7

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Free

Candy CaneLane

Veterans Memorial Library

Annex Room

301 S. University

Let the magic of the holiday season come alive

when you step onto Candy Cane Lane! Candy Cane

Bingo, Reindeer Games, make and take crafts and

a Candy Cane Hunt will delight children of all ages.

G mes

international

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CELEBRATE International Games Day

with MPPR &

Chippewa River District Library

Saturday, November 16

1 to 3 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Library

3d life size

chutes and ladders

tic-tac-toe

chess

dungeons and dragons

3d life size

candyland

assorted board

& card games

Date: Thursdays, 1/23/14-2/27/14Time: 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.Location: Morey Courts,

5175 E. Remus RoadAges: Boys & Girls, ages 4-7Activity Code: 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.: 175202-01 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.: 175202-02Resident Fee: $40Non-Resident Fee: $55Early Discount: $10 when registered by 1/3/14Deadline: 1/16/14 or when full

Tennis anyone? Start Smart™ Tennis is designed for

children, ages 4 to 7, to work one-on-one with a parent or

guardian in a safe, pressure-free environment. The program

prepares children for organized tennis in a fun environment

without the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment

from Head® and Penn® is used in teaching ground strokes,

serving, volleying and running/agility.

Start SmartTM Tennis

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Recess - School’s OutDay Camp

Date: Friday, November 15, 2013 Friday, November 22, 2013Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Location: Vowles Elementary, 1560 S. Watson RoadAges: Boys & Girls, K-6th gradesActivity Code: 195202-02 (11/15/13) 195202-03 (11/22/13) MPPS: $30 per dayNon-MPPS: $35 per dayDeadline: November 8, 2013 (11/15/13) November 15, 2013 (11/22/13)Note: A minimum of 10 participants are needed by the deadline to run this program. Space is limited.

Register your kids today for Recess - School’s Out Day Camp

held at Vowles Elementary School and unleash the fun. Day

Camp provides fun, constructive and supervised activities for

kids! Participants should bring their own lunch from home;

morning and afternoon snacks are provided.

Winter Break BlitzDay Camp

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2014 Friday, January 3, 2014Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Location: Vowles Elementary, 1560 S. Watson RoadAges: Boys & Girls, K-6th gradesActivity Code: 195202-04 (1/2/14) 195202-05 (1/3/14) MPPS: $30 per dayNon-MPPS: $35 per dayDeadline: 12/18/13Note: A minimum of 10 participants are needed by the deadline to run this program. Space is limited.

When school lets out for the winter break, don’t you want

your kids to have an unforgettable experience? PEAK can

make it happen with

Winter Break Blitz

Camp! Winter Break

Blitz Camp provides

fun, constructive and

supervised activities

for kids in Kindergarten

through 6th grades.

They get to enjoy

dynamic sports, lively games, arts & crafts, movies and much

more! A snack is provided daily. Participants should bring their

own lunch from home. Registration is required to participate

and space is limited.

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You’ll like the new team-based format the youth bowling

club program offers. Bowlers practice with a qualifi ed coach

the fi rst two weeks beginning January 25 focusing on the

fundamentals of bowling: hand placement, approach, aim,

scoring, and bowling etiquette. Teams will be formed and

bowlers will compete with friends during Saturday morning

games starting on February 8. Participants will be provided a

team t-shirt. Please indicate your child’s size on the registration

form. Sample t-shirt sizes are available at Parks & Recreation.

Youth Bowling Club

Dates: Saturdays, 1/25/14-3/15/14 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: Riverwood Bowling Center, 1313 E. Broomfi eldDivision/Grades: Activity Code:

Coed K-2nd Grade: 412183-01 Coed 3rd-4th Grade: 412183-02 Coed 5th-6th Grade: 412183-03 Coed 7th Grade & Up: 412183-04Resident Fee: $50Non-Resident Fee: $60Early Discount: $5 when registered by 1/3/14Deadline: 1/17/14 or when fullNote: A minimum of 15 participants are needed by the deadline to run this program.

Next Issue:

Daddy-Daughter Date Night

WINTER CLASSIC

Adult Coed

KICKBALL TOURNAMENT

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Island Park

Games begin at 9 a.m.

$15 per player;

Register as a team (10 player minimum)

Registration Deadline:

January 17, 2014

Registration forms available online

www.mt-pleasant.org/recreation

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DON’T WAIT, SIGN UP TODAY!!!

Learn to Swim Classes for all ages are now

being offered at Central Michigan University

Find out dates and times aturec.cmich.edu or call 989 774 3200

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I/we, the undersigned, do hereby agree to allow the above-named to participate in the activity indicated. I am/we are aware of and understand there may be

potential risks inherent with participating in any recreation activity, and that the City of Mt. Pleasant does not provide accident insurance. I/we assume all risks

and hazards incidental to such participation, including transportation to and from the activities, and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree

to hold harmless Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation, its offi cers, staff, and their agents for all claims, injuries, liabilities, damages or right of action directly or

indirectly arising out of use of Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation facilities, equipment and/or participation in Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation activities. In

the event of an emergency, I authorize Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation staff to obtain medical treatment for the above-named participants. I/we also waive

any rights/damages that may occur in result of photographs/videos of the events/activities offered through this department. All classes and activities cancelled by

Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation before the start of a program will be refunded in full. Participants requesting a refund before the start of a program are entitled

to a refund less an $8 service fee. No refunds are available once a program has begun, unless injury occurs.

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RETURN TO: MT. PLEASANT PARKS & RECREATION, 320 W. BROADWAY, MT. PLEASANT, MI 48858

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necessary for accommodation. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777.

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