Are you looking for a fun activity to get you and your child(ren) out of the house? Maybe you want to make some new friends or find a group or class where your children can make a few friends of their own? If so, then you are going to love this comprehensive guide to playgroups, tot classes, and parent and child classes that take place throughout Mid-Michigan!
Library Storytimes are fun and beneficial for both kids and caretakers! These classes are librarian led and often include a craft and sometimes a snack! Double check with your local branch to ensure a storytime is occurring, as they often only take place during the school year and some branches have irregular schedules.
Expressions in Motion Dance and Gymnastics Studio – Bay City – Classes start for children as young as 22 mos
Kindermusik, music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, big kids, and families:
- Kindermusik at Faith, Davison
- Kindermusik With Corrie, Goodrich
- Kindermusik at The Clarkston Conservatory, Clarkston
- Kindermusik at Great Lakes Energy Zone, Oxford
Miss Em’s Musikgarten – Grand Blanc – A music class created to engage children and their families in singing and movement activities. Newborns and up.
Music for Munchkins – Saginaw Township Recreation – Music, dancing, socialization, rhythm, and preschool readiness for children ages 1 – 5
Zumbini Classes – Sing, dance, & play as you bond with your babes! Find a local class on their website!
Let’s Hike It Baby! – Ann Arbor, Bay City, Fenton, Genesee County, Livingston! – Get outside and explore the trails with your little ones. Designed for parents with toddlers to help encourage a love of the outdoors at a young age.
Knee-High Naturalist – This class is also through the Genesee County Parks/For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum in Burton. Learn about animals and nature through hands-on activities. Children ages 3-6.
Tinkergarten – Lapeer, Lake Orion, Oxford, Grand Blanc, Rochester, and many more!- Outdoor classes where kids learn through outdoor play. Click the link for class locations and schedules
Bounce! Gymnastics – Hartland – Preschool Playtime includes one hour of playtime in the Bounce! Gymnastics gym and on select dates storytime will follow in the pre-school room for 30 minutes for ages 4 and under only. Open Bounce is for all ages up to 23 years! Check their calendar for updated schedules!
Cheetah Kidz Gymnastics – Millington – They offer Mom/Dad and me classes for children ages 1 – 3
Expressions in Motion Dance and Gymnastics Studio – Bay City – Classes start for children as young as 22 mos
Grand Blanc Gymnastics Company – Grand Blanc- crawling – 3
Phoenix Gymnastics – Fenton – Gymnastics classes for all ages and open gym. Class schedule and additional details available on their website
Southern Lakes Parks and Rec – Linden- 18mo – 3
Goldfish Swim School – Clarkston, Ann Arbor, & Rochester
Lapeer Community Center – Lapeer
Southern Lakes Parks and Rec – Fenton
YMCA – Flint
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA – Bay City
Grand Blanc/Fenton Playgroup – A Mommy & Me Walking/Support/Playgroup for moms all over the area. Visit their Facebook page for more details!
Great Lakes Kid’s Energy Zone – Oxford – They offer Kindermusik, ninja, and gymnastics classes, as well as, open gym sessions.
Greater Midland Community Center – Midland – Offering many child and parent classes and sessions!
JumpStart Playgroup – Parent/child playgroups for children ages birth – 5 and a caregiver. Any family is welcome; you do not have to live in Fenton or live in the school district.
MOMS Club of Grand Blanc – A support group for the at-home mom, offering a variety of monthly activities.
MOMS Club of Linden/Fenton – Bringing together stay-at-home-moms from Linden, Fenton, and Holly.
MOMS Club of Mid-Michigan – Midland
MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) – An international organization dedicated to meeting the needs of every mother of preschoolers. MOPS groups usually meet once or twice a month, and often provide childcare through the MOPPETS program. Various locations around North Oakland & Genesee Counties. Please click on the link for the location closest to you.
North Oakland Family YMCA – Auburn Hills
Parents as Teachers – Grand Blanc & Linden – Must be a resident of the school district to participate. In-home visits, weekly classes, field trips, and open play that focuses on healthy development. For children birth – 5y
PLAY Together LEARN Together – Argentine Early Childhood Center – Linden – One hour class where parents and child(ren) are able to play and learn together in the pre-school room at Argentine Early Childhood Center. Calendar available on the Argentine Early Childhood Center – Linden Community Schools Facebook page.
- Fall & Winter – Beginning in October Tuesday and Thursday 10-11 am
- Summer – Tuesday only 10-11:15 am (begins with time outside)
Saginaw Family YMCA – Saginaw
Shiawassee Family YMCA – Owosso
SKIP (Successful Kids = Involved Parents) – Classes are available to any Genesee County resident. Playgroups located at several locations throughout the county. Parent-child playgroups and in-home visits focusing on healthy development. For children birth-5 yrs.
Toddler Time – Southern Lakes Parks and Rec – Fenton – Fun activities and structured play geared towards learning and developing fine and gross motor skills. Children 2-5 yrs.
Tri-County Ninja – Fenton – Tri County Ninja offers a Ninja Roos class for children age 4 and under. Children and their parents work together to accomplish mini obstacle courses that improve gross motor skills such as balance and coordination.
Do you have a great playgroup, club, or class you love?
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MOPS is a lifesaver! And Miss Em’s Musikgarten is so much fun for littles! Great ideas, Kristie!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU FOR THIS ARTICLE!
We have some great classes at L & L Dance Studio for little ones ??!
There is a parent/child class for 0-5 year olds at the World of Wonder building in Fenton!