The Power of Outdoor Play
Health & Wellness Spotlight: The Power of Outdoor Play Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore! Studies show kids who spend time outdoors are happier, healthier, and […]
Events
Summer Learning Activities with Delta Kids and Michigan Learning Channel
Beat the summer slide with fun learning activities! Explore the outdoors through activities and books, collect summer memories and participate in alternatives to screen time. Have your children set aside […]
May is Michigan Moves Month
May is Michigan Moves Month–a perfect time to celebrate healthy habits as a family! Fun fact: About 1 in 4 kids nationwide meet the daily goal of 60 minutes of […]
Educators Offer Parents Tips for Helping Kids Unplug, Unwind, and Keep Learning this Summer
YouTube videos, games, and social media can be an easy way to keep kids entertained during the summer, but local educators are sounding the alarm and saying time spent on […]
“Light” Up Your Day At Midland Center’s Newest STEM Exhibit!
Midland Center for the Arts has opened their newest pop-up STEM exhibit in the IFF & DuPont STEM Exhibit space. At the Speed of Light is a hands-on, immersive, and […]
Investing in the Power of Families Grant Creates Community Collaboration
The Historical Museum of Bay County, located in Bay City, has reason to celebrate. A national organization, Parent as Teachers, has awarded a $10,000 grant to fund two programs, Power […]
Spring Break STEM Staycation 2024
A STEM-based adventure is kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local out-of-school-time learning activities during winter break! Organized by […]
Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Ecosystem to Host Holiday STEM Staycation Partnership with Go Great Lakes Bay and the Mt. Pleasant CVB
A STEM-based adventure is kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region for the holiday season, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local out-of-school-time learning activities during the break […]
Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts-2023
Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts – 2023 The Great Lakes Bay Region is a unique place to live and shop. This year let’s support both our children’s STEM […]
Get Up and Get Down to Earth at Midland Center for the Arts!
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 […]
Bay Shore Camp: Why Summer Camp? Why Now?
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 […]
Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum Puts STEM in Play
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 […]
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is Creating Leaders
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 […]
TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON THROUGH THE EYES OF VETERAN VOLUNTEER
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 […]
Running for Their Lives – Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk
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 […]