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Ingham Play & Learn Groups
INGHAM PLAY & LEARN GROUPS
Registration Opens: May 24, 2024, at 12:00 noon
Summer Session Runs: June to August 2024 in five-week mini-sessions
All playgroup families must re-register for each new session (Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer). Register for one (1) group only and plan to attend that one group each week. Families who do not attend regularly without informing the Facilitator will be dropped to allow wait listed families to attend. Carefully read through the following details prior to registering.
Groups are Intended for children birth up to age 5 on a first-come, first-served basis for families residing in one of the twelve Ingham ISD School Districts (Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville, Williamston.)
Groups may be canceled due to inclement weather or staff illness.
About Ingham Play & Learn Groups for children birth up to age 5
Join us for free, fun, interactive activities with trained Parent Educators using the Parents As Teachers Model to provide: Story Time; Music; Singing; Movement; Play Dough; Creative/Art Activities; Sensory Table; Exploration and Peer Interaction and Socialization
Sick Children
Please do not attend if you or your child tested positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to illness, exhibit any signs of illness such as the following within 24 hours prior to Group:
• fever above 100ºF
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• unidentified rash
• discharge from the eyes and/or nose that is not clear
Siblings Over Age 5
Space is limited; please check with your Group Facilitator prior to bringing older siblings.
Inclement Weather & Air Alerts
If the school district where a group is held is closed due to inclement weather, then group (indoor and outdoor) is canceled for that day. If the temperature (with wind chill) is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit, then outdoor groups will be canceled for that day. Check with your group Facilitator for more information.
If the air quality rating is 100 or under, groups will meet. If the air quality rating is over 100, groups may be moved, reduced in time or activity level, or canceled. Facilitators will communicate directly with families.
Register for one (1) group per family.
Summer 2024 Registration opens Friday, May 24, 2024, at 12:00 noon. Complete the Enrollment/Registration for the group you are interested in attending. Please read all information below:
Groups are for children under age 5. Adults must accompany children at all times.
- Must register prior to attending a group.
- Do not register for more than 1 group; list all children who will attend.
- Families on the wait list will be contacted when openings in groups occur.
- Do not attend if you have been exposed to illness or exhibit any signs of illness.
- Families who do not regularly attend without informing the Facilitator will be dropped from Group.
MONDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
Potter Park Zoo (Outdoor)
(Parking fee required)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: June 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Allison
Aurelius Township Hall (Outdoor)
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Dates: June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15
1939 Aurelius Road, Mason
Lead: Tia
TUESDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
MSU 1855 Place (Outdoor Playground)
(Parking fee required)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27 and September 3
1230 Garden City Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
Play Michigan! Universally Accessible Playground, Adado Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: June 11, 18 and July 2, 9, 16
500 North Grand Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Amie
Stockbridge Veterans Memorial Park (Outdoor)
10:15-11:15 am
Dates: June 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16
North Wood Street, Stockbridge
Lead: Sarah
WEDNESDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
North Meridian Road Park (Outdoor)
9:15-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:30 am
Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28 and September 4
5191 Meridian Road, Williamston
Lead: Jamie
Foster Community Center (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Cheryl
BABY Group Foster Community Center (Outdoor)
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Karen
Sharp Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: July 31 and August 7, 14, 21, 28
1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing
Lead: Tamara
MSU 4-H Childrens' Garden (Outdoor)
(Parking Fee Required)
6:00-7:00pm
Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28and September 4
1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
THURSDAYS - Summer Session
Groups are held weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
Robert Shaw Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5
411 Northlawn Avenue, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
Webberville Memorial Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
2963 South Webberville Road, North
Lead: Meghan
FRIDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
Valhalla Park (Outdoor)
9:30-10:30 am or 10:45-11:45 am
Dates: June 28 and July 5, 12, 19, 26
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Allison