4th Annual Special Needs Golf Outing
Grab your friends & family and come join GBPR for our 4th Annual Special Needs Golf Outing hosted by Tavern on the Green. Benefits support grand Blanc Parks Special Needs programs.
Cost: $65 per person
Date: Sunday, September 11th
Time: 10am (Shotgun)
Format: 18 holes w/cart, 4 person scramble
Includes: Prizes, Food (Brunch & dinner) On course contest, Skins game (separate)
Location: Swartz Creek Golf Course
Grand Blanc Parks & Recreation would like to thank the following local businesses and sponsors for their generous donations for our 3rd Annual Golf Outing which benefits our programs for children with special needs:
Greater Flint Sports, Dortch Enterprises LLC, Topolinski & Associates, Biff Snyder, Michael Hebner, Knight Pharmacy, Darlene Bouchard, Susan Soderstrom, Tracy & Tom Weissend, Regional Cardiology, Dr. Rick Solomon, IBS Consulting - Ted Krammer, Big Apple Bagels of Grand Bland & Davidson, CK 105.5, Frit-O-Lays, Bob & Diane Miller, Pat & Tim Spohn, Great Harvest, Whigville, Grand Med Spa, Hooters, Outback, Silverton Skin Institute, Family Video, Holiday Inn, City of Grand Blanc, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, Redwood Lodge, Buffalo Wild Wings, Windgate Hotel, Saroni's Pizza, Blue Star Sportswear, Woodfield Country Club, Firkin Fox, A-Frame, The Jewel of Grand Blanc, Seiferts Golf Plus, NCG Cinemas, Gill-Roys Hardware, Salon Makenzie, Little Joe's, Grand Blanc Township, Subway (Hill Rd), Oliver T's, Grand Blanc View, Tom Ryan Distributing, Roscoe's Window Cleaning and Cottage Monitor and Dentistry ETC.
A special THANK YOU to Dave Donahue and Tavern on the Green at Swartz Creek Golf Course for hosting the golf outing and to Lisa Sain for all you do for GBPR and for the children who benefit from our programs!!!
Special Needs Harvest Dinner & Dance
Wednesday, October 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a night of fall fun. All special needs populations and their families are invited to attend. All ages!! Dinner, refreshments, music, harvest theme and dancing. A photo opportunity will be available for $2. Event will be held at GB Senior Activity Center, 12362 Pagel's Drive (off Holly Rd)
Call 694-1010 to RSVP number attending by October 14
Cost: $2/ child (14 & under), $3 adults
*Children and parents are encouraged to wear their
Halloween costume and dress up.
Camp C.A.R.E.
GBPR will be offering its 3rd summer day camp for children with Autism. Program will meet for six weeks, three days a week from 1:00-5:00pm at GB High School West. Program will include structured activities, including crafts, art, music, games, sports, and a weekly field trip. Children will be supervised in a 1:4 ratio by qualified and passionate GBPR staff. All fees included in cost and is off-set by fundraisers and donations to GBPR throughout the year. y
Ages: 8-16
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Dates: June 21-23, 28-30, July 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
Cost: $250 includes camp t-shirt & field trips
Minimum Registration: 8 kids
Maximum: 16 kids
2011 Camp Care Enrollment Form
** Must register no later than June 4th. There will be a parent meet n' greet with the camp staff prior to the start of the program.
Swim Exploration
Join GBPR for this fun water program for children with special needs. Participants will learn basic stroke skills, reinforced by fun activities in the water. Program is designed for children and a Parent/ Buddy (16+) to be in the pool with the child.
Register by June 11th
Cost: $40- Residents, $52- Non-residents
Dates: Mondays, June 20 - August 1 (6 weeks) *No class July 4
Time: 3:30pm - 4:05pm
Ages: 4-16
Location: GBHS West Pool
VIP Rock N' Rhythm
Children with cognitive or physical impairments will sing, learn and play music with a professional music teacher who is experienced in singing and instruments. Children will be guided and inspired to create their own music, hands-on, with acoustic and electronic songs played on teh radio and in Nashville! Children will develop fine motor movement, sing songs, dance, learn the joy of rhythm and more. Join the fun, feel the rhythm, let's make some music! Parent/ Guardian is required to be present and is encouraged to participate. This is an inclusion program.
Ages: 4-10
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Day: Mondays *No class July 4
Dates: June 20 - July 25, 5 weeks
Location: GBHS West (classroom TBD)
Price: $36 resident - $41 non resident
Max Enrollment: 10 children
Minimum Enrollment: 5 Children
VIP Sports-A-Palooza
Are you looking to get your child active this summer? It is NOT to late! Join GBPR staff for our 3rd summer of "All-Sports" program. We will concentrate on 4 sports during this 8 week program. Children will learn basic skills reinforced by fun drills and games. This program is for cognitive and physically impaired children who are able to function at a 1:6 ratio. Parent/guardian is required to be present and is strongly encourages to participate. Please bring a glove (t-ball only) , water and wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes (no sandals). All equipment provided.
Week 1-2: Basketball (courts near large pavilion)
Week 3-4: Outdoor floor hockey (hockey courts)
Week 5-6: Soccer (outfield of field 6) no cleats
Week 7-8: T-ball (field 6)
Cost: $65 ( includes T-shirt)
Ages: 6-20
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dates: June 23 - August 11 (August 11 only- 5:30 -6:30 with BBQ following)
Location: Bicentennial Park
Ages: 6-20 years old
6th Annual End-of-the-Summer BBQ
Thursday, August 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Enjoy a night out with your family and friends at Bicentennial Park Large Pavilion. Event will feature burgers-n-dogs, chips, refreshments, music, Splash Pad and more. Come ready to have some fun! This event is open to children with special needs and families/ friends (all ages). Admission to the Splash Pad included with dinner. We will also be awarding our "Sports-A-Palooza" players with a special award to finish their 8 week season.
*Please RSVP number attending by calling GBPR at 694-0101 by August 10th.
Cost: $2/ child (12 & under) $4/adults (covers the cost of food)
VIP Gymtastic
This is a special needs child only program, parents should drop children off to play games, do a craft, light snack and more... 2 hours of GYM fun!! Event is limited to 20 children. Must register and pay in advance.
Cost: $8 per child
Ages: 7-18
Day: Friday nights
Location: United Church of Christ Gym (Corner of Belsay & Perry)
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: October 7 - Register by October 3
November 4- Register by October 31
December 2- Register by November 28
VIP Indoor Soccer
Children with cognitive and/ or physical impairments will enjoy with instructional program that will promote physical fitness and fun by playing indoor soccer. GBPR staff will teach basic skills, run drills and play fun games. Please dress in comfortable gym clothes and bring water. All equipment provided. Parents are required to be present and are encouraged to participate.
Cost: $40
Ages: 5-18
Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm
Day: Wednesday
Dates: October 5 - November 16 *No class Oct. 19
Location: TBD
For more information, registration or to be placed on our e-mail list, please call the GBPR office at 694-0101.