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Oakland County Family Fun Guide family Activities Attractions Farms Libraries Nature Centers Movement Museums Parks and Recreation Resources fun guide Learning today. Transforming tomorrow. Learning today. Transforming tomorrow. 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48328-2736 248.209.2519 www.oakland.k12.mi.us Board of Education Mr. George Ehlert ................................................................................ President Mr. Connie Williams ...................................................................... Vice President Dr. Theresa Rich .................................................................................... Secretary Ms. Barbara DeMarco ........................................................................... Treasurer Mr. Marc Katz ...........................................................................................Trustee Administration Vickie L. Markavitch, Ph.D. ......................................................... Superintendent Mr. Robert Moore ................Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations Terri Spencer, Ph.D. ................. Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Services Oakland Schools is one of 57 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. ISDs are regional service agencies that offer support services to school personnel that are best delivered regionally, as measured by cost, size and quality advantages. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws. The mission of Michigan’s educational service agencies (ISDs, RESAs, RESDs) is to provide visionary leadership and quality services to strengthen teaching and learning for all citizens. Oakland Schools provides comprehensive support, consultation and professional development to Oakland County school districts striving to improve student achievement. We focus on meeting our customers’ needs while also assisting them in meeting and exceeding mandates and compliance issues. Everything a district needs – from up-to-date professional development for educators, to on-site consulting, and help with school improvement and curriculum; to management software, food service support and testing of students with special needs – Oakland Schools strives to provide the services necessary for schools to function at their best. Oakland Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation (subject to the limits of applicable law), age, genetic information, or disability in its programs, services, activities or employment opportunities. Inquiries related to employment discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 248.209.2059, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328-2736. For all other inquiries related to discrimination, contact the Director of Legal Affairs at 248.209.2062, 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328-2736. Please review these announcements carefully to determine which ones best suit the needs of your agency and program participants. Programs, resources, and services that follow are neither specifically recommended nor endorsed by Oak- land Schools or Great Start. Developed and printed through a Michigan Department of Education, Great Parents grant awarded to Oakland Schools. 5/2013 Guide to Family Fun Welcome to the wonderful world of family fun! Inside you will find many ideas for activities and places to visit with your family throughout the year. From museums, nature centers and attractions, to local libraries, parks and recreation departments and theaters, to things to do at home, you will find endless possibilities for enjoyment, learning and relaxation during summer, fall, winter or spring. Please review these offerings to determine which ones best suit the needs of your family. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information on this guide. Please call or visit the program website for the most updated information. The information is provided as a service to Oakland County families and is a joint venture between Great Parents-Oakland, Great Start Collaborative-Oakland, and Oakland Schools. Programs, resources and services are neither specifically recommended nor endorsed by Oakland Schools or Great Parents-Oakland. Special thanks to the Oakland Schools Board of Education and Administration for their continued support of YOUTUBE LOGO SPECSprogramming for young children and their families in Oakland County! PRINT on light backgrounds on dark backgrounds standard standard main red gradient bottom PMS 1795C PMS 1815C C0 M96 Y90 K2 C13 M96 Y81 K54 Visit the Oakland Schools website at: www.oakland.k12.mi.us white black WHITE BLACK no gradients no gradients C100 M100 Y100 K100 For information about Oakland Schools, products and services, basic information about the intermediate school district C0 M0 Y0 K0 and local districts, as well as recent press releases, a link to board meeting agendas and upcoming events. Follow us at: watermark watermark http://pinterest.com/oaklandschools/ stacked logo (forhttps://www.facebook.com/OSMichigan sharing only) stacked logo (for sharing only) http://www.youtube.com/user/oaklandschoolsmi http://www.schooltube.com/organization/220396/ https://twitter.com/OaklandSchools Wordpress http://oaklandschoolsmi.com/ Visit the Great Start Collaborative-Oakland website at: www.greatstartforkids-oakland.org for information on the Parent Coalition offering opportunities to parents to share information and participate in decision- making processes related to early childhood services. Table of Contents Where Can We Go Today? Art, Theater, Music .....................................................................................................................................................1 Arts and Crafts ...........................................................................................................................................................2 Aquariums, Botanical Gardens, Zoos ........................................................................................................................3 Cider Mills ..................................................................................................................................................................3 Farmers’ Markets .......................................................................................................................................................4 Farms: Demonstrations, Petting, Working .................................................................................................................5 Historic Village and Farms .........................................................................................................................................6 Horseback Riding ......................................................................................................................................................6 Libraries .....................................................................................................................................................................6 Movement and Motion ...............................................................................................................................................8 Museums and Tours ...................................................................................................................................................9 Nature Centers ........................................................................................................................................................11 Parent and Child Groups .........................................................................................................................................13 Parks ........................................................................................................................................................................14 Recreational Activities ..............................................................................................................................................18 Skating .....................................................................................................................................................................20 Story Times ..............................................................................................................................................................21 Tours ........................................................................................................................................................................21 Trails and Pathways .................................................................................................................................................22 Other Resources ......................................................................................................................................................22 Cool Places to Visit in Michigan ...............................................................................................................................23 Oakland County School Districts .....................................................................................................................................28 This publication may be downloaded from the following websites: www.migreatparents.org click on Oakland County, click on Community Activities, click on Guide to Fun for Families www.oakland.k12.mi.us/earlychildhood Where
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