1100 N. Main (NEW Center) • (734) 663–5377
Nonprofit community choir offering experience and performance opportunities for boys ages 8–18. Three choirs perform classical, sacred, secular, and contemporary music in local concerts and for area community organizations, events, and private functions. Occasional travel to choral festivals. Day camp in June. Open auditions year-round by appointment. No experience required. office@a2boychoir.org, aaboychoir.org
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 V
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. wetmeadow.org V
2763 Plymouth Rd. • (734) 604–7596
Monthly youth class for ages 8–17 introduces basic techniques. One-week summer camp for ages 8–18. clayworkstudio.lee@gmail.com, clayworkstudio.com
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)
1671 Plymouth Rd. • (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. helpdesk@gshom.org, gshom.org V
(888) 709–8324
STEM program for ages 7–18. Code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, and work with AI and machine learning. idtech.com
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 incorporate athletics, arts, crafts, creative learning, and more. Vacation activities and field trips when school is not in session. kidzone@jccannarbor.org, jccannarbor.org/departments/youthteens/kidzone
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 trip and outreach programming for schools, libraries, and communities statewide and around the world in addition to preschool, family, and adult programming. Check website for current hours and memberships, scholarships, and EBT/WIC/SNAP pricing. info@lesliesnc.org, discoverscienceandnature.org V
2145 Independence (Church of the Good Shepherd; no affiliation) • (734) 627–7107
Students age 4–adult join a band, learn songs on vocals and four instruments (piano, guitar, bass, drums), improvise, and compose. Private lessons and summer camps available. Moving to a new location in fall 2024. littlebandsmusic.com