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  • 24 July
    • Free Intermediate Virtual STEM Summer Camp - Valence Robotics
      Date: Thu Jul 24
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      We are team 8429 Valence Robotics, an FRC team and registered non-profit from Duke University. This summer we are continuing our tradition of hosting a free virtual STEM summer camp. In this camp your child will attend a week of evening zoom meetings where our robotics members will guide them through activities in coding and CADing. The skills your child will learn are the basis for engineering activities and careers. 


      July 14th -July 18th Beginner

      July 21st -25th Intermediate

      July 28th -August 1st Intermediate

      Our beginner course will guide students through simple projects using Scratch and Tinkercad. This course is ideal for younger students (K-5th grade).

      Our intermediate courses are also beginner-friendly but introduce more advanced concepts, such as Python coding and Onshape modeling. These courses are recommended for older students (6th-12th grade).


      If you are interested fill out the google form linked and for any further questions feel free to email me at howelltristan@valencerobotics.org.

      Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1tW6WQumREq_IkoKuyzbn20FOEb7INhzFEUFW9JkaZMG5Uw/viewform
    • Summer Open Swim - Corunna Public Schools
      Date: Thu Jul 24
      Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Corunna Public School District, 124 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      June 16 – June 27 July 7-July 18 July 21-August 1 Cost per visit: $3.00 per person or swim pass: 10 visits for $25.00 (Children must be 44” tall or accompanied by an adult in the water when attending open swim.) Tuesdays and Thursdays Open Swim 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Open Swim 10:30 am–12:00 pm
    • Owosso Summer Concert - Owosso
      Date: Thu Jul 24
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Mitchell Amphitheater, 219 N Water St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Sandra Faye Band
    • Music in the Park - Laingsburg B.C.A. Music in the Park
      Date: Thu Jul 24
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: McClintock Park, 208 Irene St, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
  • 25 July
    • Meet Up and Eat Up - Louise Peacock
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
    • MSU Filmmaker Camp 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      MSU Filmmaker Camp
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
      Location: Wells Hall, 619 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      What to Expect 

      • Create storylines
      • Learn to shoot, light, and edit
      • Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18)
      • 9:30AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday July 21-25
      • Screening event on Friday at 4:30 in B122 Wells Hall
      • All equipment will be provided 

      Costs, Financial Aid & Scholarships 

      • Program Fee: $495: includes all equipment, 1 group lunch, camp film is distributed to families through YouTube link
      • Sack lunch to be provided by parents
      • Financial Aid/Scholarship available. Please contact Pete Johnston (john2950@msu.edu) to inquire
    • Between the Lines Jr. - Theater Camp 2 - Grades 9-12 - Lebowsky Center
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts, 122 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      CAMP 2 - GRADES 9-12

      July 21 - Aug 1, 2025, Monday - Friday, 10am - 4 pm

      Between the Lines Jr.
      Performances: Friday, Aug. 1 @ 4:30p & 7p

      Registration Cost:  $175

      ONE participant per ticket/registration!  If you need to register more than one person, you must purchase separate camp tickets for each.

      REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JUNE 13 or until camp is FULL!  There is a minimum of 20 participants for the camp!

      Registration fee is $175 per participant. A limited number of scholarships are available.

      Campers should wear comfortable clothing. Sweats or pajama pants are great. No flip flops. Tennis
      shoes or dance shoes only. Please keep tummies covered.

      A water bottle is strongly encouraged. Campers are asked to bring a sack lunch each day.

      Questions? Contact Amy Jo Brown at amyjo@owossoplayers.com or 989-720-3412

    • Artful Adventure Stories - Corunna Library
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Location: 210 E Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Kids are invited to join in the fun of an artful adventure on Fridays during the summer. Adventurers will listen to stories; create a colorful art project; and enjoy a snack!

      Pre-registration is required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Summer Storytime with Miss Natalie - Owosso Library
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: 502 W. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Visit the Owosso children's library for stories, crafts, and other fun activities! Geared toward children under age 5, but all are welcome. Dress for mess!

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Summer Open Swim - Corunna Public Schools
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Corunna Public School District, 124 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      June 16 – June 27 July 7-July 18 July 21-August 1 Cost per visit: $3.00 per person or swim pass: 10 visits for $25.00 (Children must be 44” tall or accompanied by an adult in the water when attending open swim.) Tuesdays and Thursdays Open Swim 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Open Swim 10:30 am–12:00 pm
    • Meet Up and Eat Up - Louise Peacock
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
    • Meet Up and Eat Up - Countryside Village Community Center
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Countryside Village, 4600 W Britton Rd, Perry, MI 48872, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Lunch 12:00-1:00 pm *Thursday-4 breakfasts/lunches sent home Perry Public Schools announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
    • Swim Lessons - Corunna Public School
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 1:30 PM to 6:20 PM
      Location: Corunna Public School District, 124 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Session 3: July 21– August1 ~ Payment Due By July 14 1:30 ----2:20 Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2:30----3:20 Levels 1, 3, 5 3:30----4:20 Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 4:30----5:20 Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 5:30----6:20 Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Levels 1 and 2 Shallow End Level 3, 4, 5, and 6 Deep End Cost per session for 10 swim lessons: $80.00 Parents may observe from balcony on the first and last day of lessons. Students must be 44’’ tall Registration for swimming lessons can be made by calling (989) 743-6338 or in person at Corunna Public School-Administration Office, 124 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI 48817.
    • Free Intermediate Virtual STEM Summer Camp - Valence Robotics
      Date: Fri Jul 25
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      We are team 8429 Valence Robotics, an FRC team and registered non-profit from Duke University. This summer we are continuing our tradition of hosting a free virtual STEM summer camp. In this camp your child will attend a week of evening zoom meetings where our robotics members will guide them through activities in coding and CADing. The skills your child will learn are the basis for engineering activities and careers. 


      July 14th -July 18th Beginner

      July 21st -25th Intermediate

      July 28th -August 1st Intermediate

      Our beginner course will guide students through simple projects using Scratch and Tinkercad. This course is ideal for younger students (K-5th grade).

      Our intermediate courses are also beginner-friendly but introduce more advanced concepts, such as Python coding and Onshape modeling. These courses are recommended for older students (6th-12th grade).


      If you are interested fill out the google form linked and for any further questions feel free to email me at howelltristan@valencerobotics.org.

      Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1tW6WQumREq_IkoKuyzbn20FOEb7INhzFEUFW9JkaZMG5Uw/viewform
  • 26 July
    • Laingsburg Art Walk & Fair - Friends of the Laingsburg Public Library
      Date: Sat Jul 26
      Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: McClintock Park, 208 Irene St, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
    • Between the Lines Jr. - Theater Camp 2 - Grades 9-12 - Lebowsky Center
      Date: Sat Jul 26
      Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts, 122 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      CAMP 2 - GRADES 9-12

      July 21 - Aug 1, 2025, Monday - Friday, 10am - 4 pm

      Between the Lines Jr.
      Performances: Friday, Aug. 1 @ 4:30p & 7p

      Registration Cost:  $175

      ONE participant per ticket/registration!  If you need to register more than one person, you must purchase separate camp tickets for each.

      REGISTRATION DEADLINE is JUNE 13 or until camp is FULL!  There is a minimum of 20 participants for the camp!

      Registration fee is $175 per participant. A limited number of scholarships are available.

      Campers should wear comfortable clothing. Sweats or pajama pants are great. No flip flops. Tennis
      shoes or dance shoes only. Please keep tummies covered.

      A water bottle is strongly encouraged. Campers are asked to bring a sack lunch each day.

      Questions? Contact Amy Jo Brown at amyjo@owossoplayers.com or 989-720-3412

    • Nature Art- Owosso Library 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Nature Art- Owosso Library
      Date: Sat Jul 26
      Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Location: 502 W. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Kids of all ages can come to the Owosso children's library to create art with items found in nature! Use it as tools to make the art or as the medium!

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Swim Lessons - Corunna Public School
      Date: Sat Jul 26
      Time: 1:30 PM to 6:20 PM
      Location: Corunna Public School District, 124 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Session 3: July 21– August1 ~ Payment Due By July 14 1:30 ----2:20 Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2:30----3:20 Levels 1, 3, 5 3:30----4:20 Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 4:30----5:20 Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 5:30----6:20 Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Levels 1 and 2 Shallow End Level 3, 4, 5, and 6 Deep End Cost per session for 10 swim lessons: $80.00 Parents may observe from balcony on the first and last day of lessons. Students must be 44’’ tall Registration for swimming lessons can be made by calling (989) 743-6338 or in person at Corunna Public School-Administration Office, 124 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI 48817.

Mobile Story Walk

The Great Start Family Coalition has a variety of mobile Story Walks available free to non-profits and educational institutions. 

Story Walk lengths vary, with the maximum being 16 placards long. Each placard is 3 1/2 feet tall by 2 feet wide. They are lightweight with aluminum frames. The number of placards borrowed will depend on the length of the story you choose. The borrower is responsible for picking up and returning the Story Walk. 

Books available include: 

  • Bugs A-Z
  • Fish Eyes
  • Let's Go Bikes 
  • Bee Dance 
  • Hey Coach 
  • Farm Animals 
  • Belly Breathe 
  • Be Who You Are 
  • Gardens are for Growing 
  • Five Little Ducks
  • It's Okay to be Different

Book your mobile story walk by completing this form or by calling 989-725-2581!

Milestones Matter

The CDC has a free milestone checklist to help you learn more about how your baby is developing.  Click here or on the image to visit the CDC's website.

Milestones Matter Poster

 

Literacy Essentials

The General Education Leadership Network (GELN) has created Essential Instructional Practices in Language and Emergent Literacy to help foster literacy in Michigan.  They have literacy resources for birth to though grade 12 on their website at LiteracyEssentials.org.
 

 

Talking is Teaching

Talking, singing, and reading to your child can help build their brain and develop the social-emotional skills that they need.  Talking is Teaching's website, TalkingisTeaching.org, is continually updated with free, fun activities designed to help your child grow. Resources are available in both English and Spanish.

Lets talk about what makes you unique with a multicolored phrases saying what makes people unique

Zero to Three

Zero to Three has resources for parents and grandparents to support them in promoting their children's growth and development.  Resources are available in both English and Spanish at Zerotothree.org.

Two girls playing with a toy.

 

 

 

Join Us!

  • 11 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 11
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 18 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 25 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 25
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 2 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 2
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 9 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 9
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 16 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 16
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

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