The Right Connection - Recreation/Leisure

KID'S CATALOG OF MICHIGAN ADVENTURES lists over 1,400 activities and sites. Available through book sellers.

SUMMER FUN IN MACOMB COUNTY 2016 lists ideas for family activities and places to visit throughout the year and includes ideas for activities to do with children at home. Download the guide at: http://media.wix.com/ugd/ca7038_ed12166e35224fa68d51c1b2c24f36c4.pdf

OUT AND ABOUT IN MACOMB COUNTY, a guide to fun physical activities for families. Download at: http://hkhf.macombgov.org/sites/default/files/content/government/hkhf/pdfs/OutandAbout2015.pdf

Website of categories of attractions including orchards, golf courses, parks, etc.: http://living.macombgov.org/living-thingstodo-attractions

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED AND COORDINATED BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Boy Scouts provides opportunities for character building, citizenship training, personal, mental and moral fitness through pack activities for boys grades 1 - 8 and young men and women of high school age. Fees: There is a national registration fee. This can be earned through fund-raising activities. Available from the Great Lake Field Service Council of Boy Scouts:

Camp Fire Southeast Michigan Council provides activities for boys and girls aged 2 - 21. Membership fee. For the location of a club near you, call (248) 382-8382. Website: www.campfiresem.org

Girl Scouts provides fun opportunities, for girls aged 5 through 17, in developing self-esteem, learning to relate to others, making decisions, contributing to society, coping with issues of growing up, and cleaning up the environment. Activities for each age level are designed to promote racial and ethnic pride and respect. Available from Girl Scouts of SE Michigan, (800) 482-6734.

4H Clubs provide opportunities for youth to engage in fun activities and special events which help to develop life skills. Topics include: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, AgriScience, food and nutrition, leadership and mentoring.  There are 25 clubs currently in Macomb County. Cost: determined by individual clubs, usually free. Available from MSU Extension/4H which will also provide assistance in developing other project - related club, (586) 469-6431,  http://msue.macombgov.org/MSUE-4H-Programs

Boys and Girls Clubs of SE Michigan provides recreational and educational opportunities for youth aged 6 - 18.  Registration fee: Available from:

Parks and Recreation provides ctivities throughout the year including: playgrounds, preschool day camps, aerobics, bowling, athletic camps, swimming, concerts, tennis, etc. Activities vary. Contact your local Parks and Recreation Department for their brochure:

Community Education provides some recreational programs through local school districts. Check with your local Adult and Community Education programs:

Financial assistance that assures that everyone can belong to the YMCA. Assistance is based on income level and household size.  Types of memberships include: youth, teen, adult and family. For more information contact your local YMCA:

Online site to locate camps accredited by the American Camp Association: http://find.acacamps.org/

Christian Camping experiences for girls (Camp Stapleton) and boys (Camp Ozanam) ages 8 – 14, who are underprivileged and suffering familial economic hardship. Available from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

A specialized camp for youth aged 8 - 17 with epilepsy.  "Camp Discovery" is offered at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center in Augusta, Michigan (located near Battle Creek).  Campers may apply online. Cost: $1,000 - but scholarships are available.  Free bus service is offered from and to the Foundation’s Southfield office for those who do not have the means to transport their camper to and from camp.  Available from The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan:  http://www.epilepsymichigan.org/page.php?id=36