Newsletter Highlights
In this newsletter, find:
Summer Resources from Our Tri-County Community Parnters:
- May Online Staywell Michigan Mental Wellness Programs
- Summer Activity and Event Guides
- Local Community Centers with Youth Programs
For Curious Minds:
- Why Play Helps Brain Development
News From Eaton RESA's Partners and Coalitions:
- End of Year June Coalition Celebrations
- Eaton RESA's FREE Tri-County Community Health Guide
- SJ Call-In Coalition Pride Celebration June 3rd
- Project Connect: Save the Dates
Play Helps Brain Development!
Did you know:
- Unstructured play, daydreaming, risk-taking, and independent discovery play an important role in youth brain development and executive functioning?
- Youth spend an average of 7 hours a day in front of a screen. Time away from screens for play helps with sleep, social skills, physical fitness, and so much more.
Learn all 27 reasons freedom and play during the summer are important for all ages of youth (and adults too)! Read full article here. See below for a list of local free or low cost ways to engage in summer play!
Source: https://www.aaastateofplay.com/27-reasons-why-freedom-and-play-are-important-during-the-summer/
Summer Activities and Events for Youth and Families
Youth Programs:
State and Local Events and Festivals:
- Michigan Fairs and Festivals
- Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
- Art Path River Trail Exhibition
- East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
- Michigan Pride Events
Lansing Family Fun Guides:
- Complete Summer Guide
- 30 Outdoor Water Parks, Pools, Splash Pads, & Local Swimming Around Lansing and Beyond
- Lake Michigan Beaches
- 15+ Lansing Trails: Paths to Walk, Bike, Hike, Roller Blade, Skate Board, and Enjoy
- The Best Places to Kayak, Canoe and SUP with Kids, Plus Rental Info – Lansing, MI
- Nature Centers
- Concerts in the Park + Movies in the Park this Summer
- Farmer's Markets
- U Pick Fruit Guide
- Disc Golf Guide
- Pickellball
Favorite Local Hot Spots:
- MSU Children’s Garden Center/Horticulture Center
- LCC Japanese Garden
- The Ledges: Grand Ledge Adventures
- Uncle John's Cider Mill St. Johns
- MSU Farm Tours
- Potter Park Zoo
- Eaton Rapids and the Outdoor Recreation Center
Nearby Adventures:
- 19 Epic Things You Can Do in Detroit
- Grand Rapids Summer Guide
- Kalamzoo Events
- Ann Arbor Summer Festival
- Campgrounds from Rustic to Glamping
- Howell Nature Center (Features zip lines, ropes courses and so much more)
Community Centers with Youth Programs
Allen Neighborhood Center (Programs for Youth 5-17)
1611 E. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 367-2468
Boys and Girls Club of Lansing
4315 Pleasant Grove Road, Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 394-0455
200 North Foster Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 483-4233
2400 Hall Street, Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 483-4313
1220 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 483-4311
5825 Wise Road, Lansing, MI 49811
(517) 483-6686
Building TwentyOne (Youth Center for 7-12th graders)
1288 N. Cedar. Mason, MI 48854
(517) 889-5103
501 Union Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827
(517) 525-5633
103 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813
(248) 987-8336
Grand Ledge YES Center For Youth in Grades 6th to 10th)
327 Harrison St, Grand Ledge, Michigan
(517) 627-0467
Resources for Community Needs
Tri-County Coalitions Promoting Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention
- Reducing substance use, mental health challenges, and suicide among youth
- Promoting recovery and treatment for all in need
- Helping to promote mental health and wellbeing for our communities
Ingham County: Rashmi Travis: rtravis@eatonresa.org.
The Ingham Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition (ISAP) is hosting its annual June Celebration on June 13th 12PM-2PM. Contact Rashmi Travis if you are interested in signing up for this event.
Clinton County: Heather Algrim, halgrim@eatonresa.org
Join Clinton County's Coalition for a spring fun networking event on June 14th with lunch included from 11am-1pm at the St. Johns Depot and Rotary Park Pavilion. Catering for the event will be provided by Mancino's of St. Johns. Click here to register for this event by May 31st for a food count Spring Celebration Sponsored by MSHN, CSAP, BSCC and CAN! See below for news about the June 3rd Call-In Coalition Pride Event.
Eaton County: Charisse Tuell, ctuell@eatonresa.org
Reach out to Charisse Tuell if you want to join coalition meetings, join the mailing list, or hear about upcoming events. We are accepting nominations in Eaton County for people who have been Champions for Change for children. Nominate someone who goes above and beyond for youth here.
Project Connect: Save the Dates
Project Connect is an opportunity for families to receive community supports and resources such as food, clothing, school supplies, haircuts, other important community resources.
Shiawassee County will be hosting the Project Connect event on Tues, July 18th.
Clinton County will be hosting an in-person Project Connect event on Aug 17th, with a variety of other drive up options available throughout the county.
Eaton County is in the process of planning their Project Connect for Nov 2nd.
For future updates on these events or questions, contact Rashmi Travis at rtravis@eatonresa.org.
