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14 Days to Wellness: Master the Anti-Inflammatory LifestylePersonal Development (Health and Wellness)Discover the power of nutrition to reduce inflammation, heal your gut, and balance your hormones in this transformative two-part virtual course. In just 14 days, you'll learn how to implement an anti-inflammatory diet with practical tips, science-backed strategies, and delicious recipes. This course will guide you in creating sustainable habits to support optimal health and wellness. Perfect for anyone seeking to feel their best and take control of their wellness journey in the New Year!Winter/Spring 2025
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Starting SoonSee-ming Lee (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Basketball Open Gym (Ages 35+)Drop-In BasketballThis Adult Drop In Basketball offering is for new as well as skilled players. It features an open format of play; 5-on-5 full and half court pick-up games will be played. Participation is limited.Winter/Spring 2025
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Starting SoonBasketball Skill Work with Coach JillBasketball ProgramsJoin Coach Jill Pierson on Mondays to work on individual and small group basketball skills. This is for boys and girls Gr 5-8 who want to get some extra work in with a trained professional. Pre-registration is required and we must have at least 6 kids signed up each session for it to run. We will max it out at 24 to keep it a manageable size for Coach Jill.Winter/Spring 2025
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Kristin "Shoe" Shoemaker (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Board Games and D&D - OVSE-Hour: Oak Valley Middle SchoolCome play board games, card games or try Dungeons and Dragons. DROP IN DATES AVAILABLE!!!! Just click the date or dates you want to attend in the drop down box .Winter/Spring 2025
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Wutthichai Charoenburi (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Canva for Awesome BeginnersTechnologyUnable to make the live class? You can still enroll and receive the recorded class after class time. Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.Winter/Spring 2025
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Birmingham Public Library (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Crafts - OVSE-Hour: Oak Valley Middle SchoolCome join Ms Giannotta in weekly craft club - do a variety of fun crafts while hanging out with fun people!Winter/Spring 2025
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Fast-Track to Social Media Marketing for BusinessTechnologyUnable to make the live class? You can still enroll and receive the recorded class after class time. Take your business to new heights with our fast-paced, comprehensive session designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to leverage social media for business success. Learn how to effectively reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and drive engagement across major social media platforms. Benefits for the Students: Students will leave the class with action items they can easily implement themselves to see results for their business or role within their company and organization. Students will also benefit from having a plan for the rest of their 2025 year and know how to be effective with their time on social media for maximum results for gaining new clients or customers.Winter/Spring 2025
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WaitlistGymnastics- Advanced/PreteamGymnasticsHuron Valley Gymnastics is a recreational and competitive gymnastics program that offers classes to children ages 18 months-18 years. We offer fun, safe and affordable gymnastics for those looking to compete or learn a cartwheel. Staff consists of coaches with backgrounds in education, cheer, dance and gymnastics. Girls and boys are welcome in our toddler/preschool and school age programs. Toddler-Preschool Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 18 months-4 years old. Students will get their first experience with the wonderful sport of gymnastics. Balance, strength, coordination, flexibility and confidence are just a few of the concepts we will work on. We will use all pieces of gymnastics equipment as well as fun preschool equipment. Parents may accompany child in the class. School Age / Recreational Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 5-14 years old. Gymnasts will be instructed on all pieces of equipment. Strength, balance, flexibility, body awareness and confidence are all concepts we will work on. Beginning- Stretching, body positions, forward and backward rolls, handstand, cartwheel, bridge and skills on equipment will be worked on. If you can't do a cartwheel yet, this is the class for you. Intermediate- We will work on the skills listed for the Beginning class and start working on back walkovers as well as more difficult skills on equipment. Advanced- Gymnasts should be able to do a back walkover on the floor and working back handspring. This is our most advanced class before our competitive team.Winter/Spring 2025
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Gymnastics- BeginningGymnasticsHuron Valley Gymnastics is a recreational and competitive gymnastics program that offers classes to children ages 18 months-18 years. We offer fun, safe and affordable gymnastics for those looking to compete or learn a cartwheel. Staff consists of coaches with backgrounds in education, cheer, dance and gymnastics. Girls and boys are welcome in our toddler/preschool and school age programs. Toddler-Preschool Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 18 months-4 years old. Students will get their first experience with the wonderful sport of gymnastics. Balance, strength, coordination, flexibility and confidence are just a few of the concepts we will work on. We will use all pieces of gymnastics equipment as well as fun preschool equipment. Parents may accompany child in the class. School Age / Recreational Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 5-14 years old. Gymnasts will be instructed on all pieces of equipment. Strength, balance, flexibility, body awareness and confidence are all concepts we will work on. Beginning- Stretching, body positions, forward and backward rolls, handstand, cartwheel, bridge and skills on equipment will be worked on. If you can't do a cartwheel yet, this is the class for you. Intermediate- We will work on the skills listed for the Beginning class and start working on back walkovers as well as more difficult skills on equipment. Advanced- Gymnasts should be able to do a back walkover on the floor and working back handspring. This is our most advanced class before our competitive team.Winter/Spring 2025
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PopularGymnastics- Gold and Silver TeamGymnasticsGymnasts were selected at team tryouts in August. Team participates in 8-10 meets a year in the Michigan Recreational Gymnastics League.Winter/Spring 2025
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Gymnastics- IntermediateGymnasticsHuron Valley Gymnastics is a recreational and competitive gymnastics program that offers classes to children ages 18 months-18 years. We offer fun, safe and affordable gymnastics for those looking to compete or learn a cartwheel. Staff consists of coaches with backgrounds in education, cheer, dance and gymnastics. Girls and boys are welcome in our toddler/preschool and school age programs. Toddler-Preschool Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 18 months-4 years old. Students will get their first experience with the wonderful sport of gymnastics. Balance, strength, coordination, flexibility and confidence are just a few of the concepts we will work on. We will use all pieces of gymnastics equipment as well as fun preschool equipment. Parents may accompany child in the class. School Age / Recreational Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 5-14 years old. Gymnasts will be instructed on all pieces of equipment. Strength, balance, flexibility, body awareness and confidence are all concepts we will work on. Beginning- Stretching, body positions, forward and backward rolls, handstand, cartwheel, bridge and skills on equipment will be worked on. If you can't do a cartwheel yet, this is the class for you. Intermediate- We will work on the skills listed for the Beginning class and start working on back walkovers as well as more difficult skills on equipment. Advanced- Gymnasts should be able to do a back walkover on the floor and working back handspring. This is our most advanced class before our competitive team.Winter/Spring 2025
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WaitlistGymnastics- Preschool GymnasticsGymnasticsHuron Valley Gymnastics is a recreational and competitive gymnastics program that offers classes to children ages 18 months-18 years. We offer fun, safe and affordable gymnastics for those looking to compete or learn a cartwheel. Staff consists of coaches with backgrounds in education, cheer, dance and gymnastics. Girls and boys are welcome in our toddler/preschool and school age programs. Toddler-Preschool Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 18 months-4 years old. Students will get their first experience with the wonderful sport of gymnastics. Balance, strength, coordination, flexibility and confidence are just a few of the concepts we will work on. We will use all pieces of gymnastics equipment as well as fun preschool equipment. Parents may accompany child in the class. School Age / Recreational Gymnastics- For boys and girls ages 5-14 years old. Gymnasts will be instructed on all pieces of equipment. Strength, balance, flexibility, body awareness and confidence are all concepts we will work on. Beginning- Stretching, body positions, forward and backward rolls, handstand, cartwheel, bridge and skills on equipment will be worked on. If you can't do a cartwheel yet, this is the class for you. Intermediate- We will work on the skills listed for the Beginning class and start working on back walkovers as well as more difficult skills on equipment. Advanced- Gymnasts should be able to do a back walkover on the floor and working back handspring. This is our most advanced class before our competitive team.Winter/Spring 2025
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PopularGymnastics- TeamGymnasticsGymnasts were selected at team tryouts in August. Team participates in 8-10 meets a year in the Michigan Recreational Gymnastics League.Winter/Spring 2025
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HV Rec & Ed/Pools & Fitness Gift CertificateGift Certificate/Scholarship Fund/DonationAre you looking for a unique gift for someone special in your life for the holidays, a birthday or other special occasion? Rather than purchase another toy, game, tie or coffee mug, give the gift of an experience with Rec and Community Ed or our fitness programs! Our gift certificates can be applied to any Community Ed program or activity. To purchase a gift card: 1. Select a gift certificate amount below; If you are looking for a different amount, please contact us at 248-676-8390 and we can help you with your request.2. Select YOUR NAME on the next screen when asked 'Choose who is going to attend' (do not select the name of the person who will be receiving the gift certificate - you will be prompted to enter the name of the recipient on the following screen). Contact 248-676-8390 with any questions.Year Long 24-25
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HVRCE Scholarship Fund DonationsGift Certificate/Scholarship Fund/DonationLooking for a way to help other kids enjoy the HV Rec and Ed programming, who otherwise can't afford to participate? We have just the thing for you! You can donate to our scholarship fund. We work hard to provide opportunities for every person in our community, but sometimes, there are families who can't afford our programming. We do provide scholarships to these families and with your help, we can provide even more of these opportunities for deserving families this coming year. Whether you want to help a little or a lot, you are making a difference to these families, thank you!Year Long 24-25
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How to Play Piano By EarAdult EnrichmentLearn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom.Winter/Spring 2025
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Integral Obedience with TalkDog TrainingPet TrainingDo you have a dog in need of training? Come in and get started with this introductory obedience course going over all of the essential behaviors and solutions to common problems that you and your dog might need. We use proven effective force free training methods rooted in the science of animal behavior to help you communicate effectively with your dog. Training will include: Eye contact, Sit, Down, Extensive Leash walking, Drop it, Leave it, Go to a bed, Waiting at a door and 2 separate recalls. We will also cover common problem behaviors in detail such as Jumping, Barking, Digging, Object stealing and chewing, Play Biting and much more. The last week of class could include an AKC Puppy Star test or Canine Good Citizen test. Please do NOT bring your dog for the first week. The instructor will be reviewing a lot of information that first week that is just meant for you, not your pet. Please bring proof of vaccinations to first class.Winter/Spring 2025
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Intro to Sports OfficiatingAdult RecreationThe Michigan High School Athletic Association has partnered with an online education system called RefReps. HV Rec and Community Ed is offering this officiating training for anyone ages 14 and older to get trained and certified to become an MHSAA official. There will be online training tools as well as in person lessons where students will get hands on training. HV Rec and Ed will also be offering jobs to officiate in the various leagues offered throughout the year. Wages are competitive and work schedules are flexible to work around busy school/sports/life schedules. This program will offer training in basketball, volleyball and soccer as the primary sports, but there will be options for students to get trained in any of the 13 offerings. The online training is interactive and provides "real life" examples from the official's perspective in live games. Course Fee: $75/sport (basketball, soccer and volleyball)- this includes online training, in person training, MHSAA license once the student successfully passes the course and lifetime access to the resources. All other sports will be $50/sport because it will ONLY be the online training, no hands on included.Year Long 24-25
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PopularJUST CREATE - A Kids Art CommunityArts & CraftsThis is an open-ended art class for your child to express themselves and explore with various art mediums. Our materials list is ever evolving! A sample of experiences include drawing, out of the box exploration with paint & color, watercolor and tempera paints, pastels, air dry clay, and working with various materials to empower a creative imagination. Building community is a value in this class, and collaborative art is encouraged throughout. Come see what the buzz is about in our thriving kids art community!Winter/Spring 2025
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PopularJust Create - Tween Art ClubArts & CraftsLooking for a relaxed studio space to create and connect with others your age? Various art mediums offered to freely create including, alcohol-based markers, micron pens, pastels, mixed media collage, watercolor, acrylic paint, and more! This club will be evolving along with its members! A sketch book is recommended, and all other materials will be provided.Winter/Spring 2025
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Kaczor Clay Club Empower Hour:Kurtz Elementary Empower HourFOREST DWELLINGS (4/7-5/12) AM and PM :In this hand-building clay project, students will create dwellings for mythological creatures or amphibians, choosing to create a home for a fairy or a toad! Beginning with flat clay slabs, students will learn how to join two dimensional clay slabs into three dimensional forms. They will create texture and embellish their structures to simulate trees, leaves, knot holes and burrows reminiscent of natural habitats found in woodlands. Students will also develop an understanding of clay, clay properties and investigate various glazes and application tools and methods. SHOOTING STARS (5/16, 5/19, 5/21) AM and PM: In this 3 day hand-building clay workshop, students will develop an understanding of clay properties, processes & vocabulary as they create a Shooting Star with clay and multimedia materials. Beginning with flat clay slabs, students will cut a star shape, then add faces with surface texture and detail. The completed clay project will become a “shooting” star with added multimedia materials!Winter/Spring 2025
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Lifeguard TrainingSafety TrainingWe offer American Red Cross Lifeguarding Blended Learning. Blended learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. The online learning modules include CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam. The in person portion of the training is spread out over four days and is a mixture of in water and classroom sessions. If you are interested in getting trained or recertified, please submit your interest below. Once she has enough interest, she will set up a training class that works for you.Winter/Spring 2025
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Birmingham Public Library (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Minecraft & computer games - MUIRE-Hour: Muir Middle SchoolStudents can come hang out together and play Minecraft or other computer games in a safe supervised environment. You need a device you can play on and your own Minecraft account. Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance. If we don't have enough to run the class 24 hours in advance, we will cancel and notify participants.Winter/Spring 2025
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Muir Quiz Bowl - MUIRE-Hour: Muir Middle SchoolQuiz Bowl is an academic competition in a Jeopardy style team format where we practice after school on Monday and also compete monthly against other districts, including Hartland and Howell. Any fans of trivia will have a great time!Winter/Spring 2025