Come experience our annual Candy Cane Hunt! Kids will get to search an indoor course for candy canes and receive some take home holiday craft projects! Hot chocolate will also be served to help warm up the festivities! We will offer "Hunt" times throughout the 2 hour period and we will lump similar ages/sizes together for the "hunt". So just come when you can and we'll make sure your kids get to hunt while you are at the event. If you are interested, we will be offering a separate, but simultaneous event that you are welcome to register for as well. We will be hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating event that day too! This event is geared towards children 9 years and younger. Older children are allowed to register/attend, but please note that the crafts and activities are geared towards younger children. When you arrive please check-in inside the school entrance and then the event leaders will announce "hunt" times throughout the event. Self Directed Areas (open 5-7:30 p.m.) for each paying participant: Visit with Santa, holiday craft pick up area, hot chocolate, face painting, indoor snowball fight and more. Parents don't forget to bring your camera!!! Additionally, if you are interested in helping out a family who, otherwise, couldn't afford this event, you may select a variety of scholarship donations below.

What is Futsal? Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small sided soccer game that is played across the world and is officially recognized by both FIFA and UEFA. Futsal is recognized as a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors. It is a 5 v 5 small-sided game played on a hard surfaced, basketball sized court with a smaller, low bounce ball. Futsal places a large emphasis on technical skill in high pressure situations which can be translated into the outdoor game. The sport is a great skill developer as it demands quick reflexes, fast thinking and pin-point passing. Why Futsal? Allows players to frequently touch the ball. Presents many opportunities to score goals and score goals often. Encourages regaining possession of the ball as a productive, fun and rewarding part of the game (defending). Maximizes active participation and minimizes inactivity and boredom. Eliminates complicated rules such as off-sides that may hinder youngsters from "playing". Divisions offered will be: Ages 4-5; Ages 6-8; and 8-11 All teams will practice for 30 minutes and then play for 30-45 minutes (depending on the age group) Games and practices will be held on Sundays at Oak Valley Center. Coaches Meeting @ TBD Volunteer Coaches will receive a 25% discount on team fees (applied AFTER registration) Team fees will include a uniform t-shirt. Other needed equipment will need to be provided by the families (soccer socks and shin guards). Balls/cones/pinnies/other equipment is available for teams to share on site. Free/Reduced Lunch and Multi-child discounts apply.

Join us Wednesday, March 25 for a hopping good time at our Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt! We will have games, prizes, a craft, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself! Pre-registration required. Older kids are welcome, and that kids in the special Ed program are always welcome. Just contact us directly to register anyone over 13 years old. Children ages 0-24 months = Free, but they will not receive the candy bag or the craft but they are welcome to attend the hunt! If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us at infohvreced@hvs.org to find out about our scholarship options. The scholarship donation option below is a way that we help families who may not be able to afford events like this one, still attend. We collect donations to help offset the costs of the event.

Join us for open play, games and fun!

Private Lesson

This open-ended art class gives your child the freedom to express themselves and explore a variety of art materials in a supportive environment. Our materials list is always evolving! Some of the creative experiences may include drawing, playful exploration with paint and color, watercolor and tempera painting, oil and chalk pastels, air-dry clay, and mixed-media projects that spark the imagination.

This open-ended art class gives your child the freedom to express themselves and explore a variety of art materials in a supportive environment. Our materials list is always evolving! Some of the creative experiences may include drawing, playful exploration with paint and color, watercolor and tempera painting, oil and chalk pastels, air-dry clay, and mixed-media projects that spark the imagination.

Welcome to Little All-Stars, a playful introduction to sports for kids ages 3 to 5! This multi-sport program includes basketball, soccer, and T-ball, helping your child explore different activities while building confidence, coordination, and teamwork—all through fun and games! Children will:Learn the basics of dribbling, kicking, throwing, and hittingPractice balance, agility, and motor skills through exciting drills and obstacle coursesEnjoy a mix of structured activities and silly games designed for little learnersParents are welcome (and encouraged!) to join in and help on the field or court. Whether it’s rolling a ball, giving a high-five, or cheering from the sideline, your support helps create a positive and fun experience for your child. Our focus is on fun, participation, and positive encouragement. No experience needed—just energy, curiosity, and a smile! Come to all sessions - or - drop in rates are available

Game Night for Grades K-2 and 3-5! This event will include a variety of games played during the Nerf Hour! Examples of games played are Capture the Flag, Humans vs Zombies, etc. Each participant will be required to provide their own Nerf equipment. We will provide safety goggles and nerf bullets for the event. Parents are invited to join the fun in the last 20 minutes of game play. No additional fee for adult participation. **Be sure to label the nerf equipment you bring with you. There are a lot of people and a lot of "stuff", we want to limit items getting lost. If you have "extras" please bring them so others can enjoy too! Also, for the K-2 Kids, an adult will be required to stay with them.

Join us for a magical night of dancing, crafts, the famous balloon drop and so much more! This is a community wide event open to all families. The crafts/snacks/activities are geared for kids ages 12 and younger, but older children are welcome as long as understand the focus age of this event. [Register your CHILD for the dance, it is not necessary to register the accompanying adult, which may be ANY adult] **Online Registration closes on April 23 at 12 p.m. Registration format- fees won't be collected until April 1, 2026. Couple registration for 1 child and 1 adult (please register your child for this course) Family of 3 (any combination of adults and children in the same family that equals 3); Family of 4 (any combination of adults and children in the same family that equals 4); Family of 5+ (any combination of adults and children in the same family that equals 5 or more up to a max of 8) Format: Coming Soon Sponsors: TBD

Registration closes at 9 a.m. on 10/21/26. To purchase tickets after 9 a.m., please just arrive early for the time slot you wanted and you can register on site with a QR code. The day of price is $7. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Celebrate Halloween a little early with Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education. Not only will kids get the experience of trick or treating, but they will also get to see the area's biggest trucks. Possible trucks will include a dump truck, fire engine, bulldozer, and much more! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Event will proceed rain or shine! We have two time slots where we won't have horns/sirens going, in case you have a child that is scared or startled with the loud noises. You will register by your arrival time. You are welcome to stay longer than your 30 minute time slot, but we will be wrapping up by 7:15/7:30 p.m. so please plan accordingly. This event will be held at Oak Valley MS (new location) in the parking lot. Also, all activities will be outside. Activities include trick or treating with the trucks, a special holiday treat for all of our paid participants and we will also now offer food trucks as an option for attendees. The food truck purchases are NOT part of your registration fee. Children ages 2 - 13 = $5/child. The $5 fee covers the cost of the candy for all of our trucks and the treat for all of our participants. Older kids are welcome and kids in the Special Ed program are always welcome. Just contact us directly to register anyone over 13 years old. Children ages 0-23 months = Free, but they will not receive candy/donut/craft, but they are welcome to enjoy the trucks. If you are unable to afford the entry fee, please contact us at Paige.Spencer@hvs.org to find out about our scholarship options. The scholarship donation option below is a way that we help families who may not be able to afford events like this one, still attend. We collect donations to help offset the costs of the event. **PLEASE NO DOGS AT THIS EVENT! Shoutout to our event sponsors: coming in 2026!

Learn the fundamentals of soccer as well as the importance of teamwork through Youth Soccer. Everyone plays and everyone is part of the team. Kids develop important soccer skills, including passing, dribbling, shooting and working as a team in a fun and supportive environment. Not only will children have an opportunity to advance skills, but they'll also build social skills, gain confidence and develop leadership skills. Dedicated volunteer coaches are trained to set expectations and help kids find their strengths and improve. This is a co-ed league. Ages 4-5: Practice 25 minutes and Play 30 minutes on Saturday mornings. Practices: Begins week of April 6 assigned 1 practice/week (coaches will select practice days, Mon-Fri starting at 6 or 6:30 p.m.) Games: Sat. April 18-May 30 (no game on May 23) assigned 1 or 2 games/week, depending on the number of teams in each division. (Location: Carls Family YMCA or Oak Valley MS), game times will be between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Divisions: Ages 6-8 and 8-11; if you have younger/smaller/newer players who are 8 years old, we suggest registering for the 6-8 division; if you have more mature/developed/experienced 8 year old then we suggest the 8-11 year old division. Divisions: Middle School Division -new format, still a rec league. Coaches Meeting @ TBD Volunteer Coaches will receive a 25% discount on team fees (applied AFTER registration) Team Pictures will be on TBD (rain or shine) @ the YMCA/Oak Valley before/after your game that day. Team fees will include uniform jersey. Other needed equipment will need to be provided by the families (soccer socks and shin guards). Balls/cones/pinnies/other equipment is available for teams to share on site. Free/Reduced Lunch and Multi-child discounts apply.

Join us for a fun-filled event where kids will cool off with a variety of exciting water games and team-based challenges designed to keep everyone laughing and active. From group activities to free play, it’s all about staying cool and having fun! The highlight of the day is our Cardboard Boat Race, where kids work together to build boats out of cardboard and test them in the water. It’s a great mix of creativity, teamwork, and just the right amount of splash! Perfect for young adventurers who love hands-on projects, outdoor fun, and friendly competition. **Lifeguards will be provided, but please note that the shallow end is 4 feet deep and gets as deep as 12 feet deep. All participants will need to be accompanied by an adult. Only register the child, but an adult must stay. **We recommend that all kids who participate know how to swim.