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Guide to Ann Arbor Kids Extra Curricular Activities – Classes, Sports, & More

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There are many options for extra curricular activities in and around Ann Arbor. Our Guide to Ann Arbor Kids Extra Curricular Activities includes kids classes near Ann Arbor, sports for kids in the Ann Arbor area and so much more. Below you’ll find sports teams, group classes, theater, dance, music, gymnastics, STEM classes, and so […]

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Ann Arbor Summer Reading Programs & Recommendations

Ann Arbor Summer Reading Programs

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The AADL Summer Game brings a whole new level to Ann Arbor Summer Reading Programs. We’ve got details on how it works (including like a traditional summer reading program) and other Ann Arbor summer reading programs. I’m also sharing links to the Summer Reading Recommendations that we have shared in the past. Over the years my

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2018 Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival Review

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The Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival opened on Wednesday, June 20 and continues through Sunday, June 24 at Pioneer High School. The Ann Arbor Jaycees provided my daughter with a ride wristband so we could check out the carnival and report back to you. Check out our thoughts and tips for visiting the carnival. Have you been to the

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Tuck's Treetop Adventures - In the Trees

CLOSED – Tuck’s Treetop Adventures

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Tuck’s Treetop Adventures last offered climbs in summer 2019. Their website is no longer active. We are marking them as closed. Disclosure: Tuck’s Treetop Adventures hosted my daughter for a climb in exchange for this review. All opinions are our own. Tuck’s Treetop Adventures offers fun tree-climbing events for kids and adults. They offer public

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2018-2019 Ann Arbor Public Schools Calendar

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The 2018-2019 Ann Arbor Public Schools calendar has been released! As with last year, it was posted to their website without an announcement. However, it is more than 4 months earlier than it was released last year (March vs July). Beyond 2018-2019, Winter and Spring Breaks have been announced through the 2021-2022 school year. Ann

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Review of Coleman’s Corn Maze

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Update: Coleman’s Corn Maze is no longer operating a corn maze. They do operate a small apple orchard, have mums, and are a fun visit on a fall weekend. Get more details on their current offerings. You can find other corn mazes here. As a family we did our first corn maze about 5 years

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5 Reasons for an Ann Arbor Staycation

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Last weekend the new Hyatt Place Ann Arbor hosted our family for a Staycation. All opinions are our own. There are plenty of reasons to take an Ann Arbor Staycation. Plus, staying in a hotel is always a treat for the kids. 5 Reasons to take an Ann Arbor Staycation 1 – Get a Break

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Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker – Meet Beatrice & Author Shelley Johannes

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Michigan Author Shelley Johannes published her debut elementary school novel, Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker last week. This week she launched her book tour with school visits at Haisley and Pittsfield Elementary Schools. Thank you to Literati Bookstore for sponsoring these visits.

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