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Boychoir of Ann Arbor

(734) 663–5377
Nonprofit community youth choir offering choral music, camaraderie, and varied performance opportunities for musical boys in grades 3–12. Three ensembles present secular and sacred works by classical and contemporary composers in seasonal local concerts. Also perform for community organizations, events, and private functions. Occasional travel to choral festivals. Day camp in June. Ongoing open auditions by appointment. No experience needed. [email protected], facebook.com/boychoirannarbor

Bryant Community Center (Community Action Network)

3 W. Eden • (734) 477–0292
Supervised after-school educational and recreational programs for grades K–12. Six-week summer day camp for grades K–5 features swimming, reading, activities with dogs, art, games, and field trips. Call for fees, schedule, and eligibility requirement information for Bryant residents. Scholarships available. Similar programs available for residents of Hikone, Green Baxter, Creekside Court, and Arrowwood Hills. canwashtenaw.org/education

Buhr Park Children’s Wet Meadow Project

2751 Packard • (734) 794–6230
Children, neighbors, and friends helped create and continue to care for this educational site and ecosystem. Features throughout the park act as filters for stormwater runoff and support a diverse habitat of plants, insects, and animals. Workdays and projects open to all ages. [email protected], wetmeadow.org

Clay Work Studio

2763 Plymouth Rd. • (734) 604–7596
Monthly youth class for ages 8–17 introduces basic techniques. Weekly summer camp for ages 8–18. [email protected], clayworkstudio.com

Gallup Park River Kids

3000 Fuller • (734) 794–6240
Exploratory program for ages 2–7 (with caregiver) using kayaks, canoes, or paddleboats on Gallup Pond, plus fishing, stories, art, and play. Each session is once per week for four weeks. Preregistration required. $70 per child Ann Arbor residents; $84 nonresidents; siblings half price. a2gov.org (search for River Camps)

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

7050 Jomar Dr., Whitmore Lake • (734) 714–5140
Six age divisions for girls ages 5–18. Activities include camping, leadership, career exploration, and community service. Call to volunteer, join, or start a troop. [email protected], gshom.org

KidZone at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor

2935 Birch Hollow • (734) 971–0990
Grades K–5. After-care until 6 p.m. Computer lab, homework support, nutritious snacks, indoor and outdoor play, monthly theme weeks incorporating athletics, arts, crafts, creative learning, and more. Vacation activities and field trips when school is not in session. [email protected], jccannarbor.org/departments/youthteens/kidzone

Leslie Science & Nature Center

1831 Traver • (734) 997–1553
With trails, nature playscape, live animals, and programming, the LSNC works to inspire curiosity, exploration, and respect for STEM and the natural world. Together with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, offers field trips, and outreach programming for schools, libraries, and communities statewide and around the world in addition to preschool, family, and adult programming. [email protected], discoverscienceandnature.org

Little Bands

2349 E. Stadium • (734) 627–7107
Students age 4+ join a band, learn songs on vocals and four instruments (piano, guitar, bass, drums), improvise, and compose. Private lessons and summer camps available. [email protected], littlebandsmusic.com

MPulse Summer Performing Arts Institute

2005 Baits (U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance) • (734) 936–2660
Offers 16 residential summer programs that engage 300+ high school and adult students pursuing excellence in music performance, theater, music technology, dance, and musical theater. Participants study with world-renowned faculty and guest teaching artists at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Some financial assistance available. [email protected], smtd.umich.edu/mpulse