Kern Community Recreation Activities

The Great Frankenmuth Campout

Enjoy outdoor fun and spend the night outside in Heritage Park! Take part in free family fun activities, a bonfire, and a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. Bring your own tent!
* Friday, June 22 - Saturday, June 23, 2012

 

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Family Fun Day

Bring the family to Heritage Park’s Harvey Kern Community Pavilion and enjoy an afternoon of free activities. From intriguing inflatables to obstacle courses and affordable snacks this event is fun for the whole family!
* Saturday, July 28, 2012

 

Harvest Days & Hayrides

Celebrate the fall with free activities for the family. Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, straw climbing tower, caramel apple making, apple cider and more!
* Saturday, October 6, 2012

 

 

Sports Skills
 

Punt, Pass, & Kick

The NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. The competition is FREE and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. Our local competition is usually in late-September.  Winners have the opportunity to move on to a regional competition and event a state competition at Ford Field.

 

Pitch, Hit, & Run

is a FREE baseball skills program that allows youth to showcase their abilities in a fun competition.

Participants "pitch" strikes at a designated target, "hit" a ball of a tee for distance and accuracy, and "run" from second base to third and home for time.

 Winners at our local competition participate at a sectional competition.  Champions at sectionals have the opportunity to move on to a competition at Comerica Park and possibly even the National Finals at the MLB All-Star Game.

 

2012 Pitch, Hit & Run flyer

 

 

Hershey Track & Field

This free event is for boys and girls ages 9-14. Events include the 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, 4 x 100 meter relay, standing long jump, and softball throw. Participants can choose 3 events to participate in. Winners of our local event, which is usually in late-May, will advance to the state finals in Holt, Michigan. State meet winners are entered in a regional pool and become eligible to compete in the North American Finals in Hershey, Pennsylvania!

 

Hershey Track & Field Registration form

 

 

Turkey Challenge

Join us for our annual Turkey Challenge in November!! Challenges include free throw shooting, football throwing, putting (golf), disc throwing and more! Prizes include turkeys, chickens and cornish hens. The competition is for participants in grades 2-8. Teams are made up one adult (mom or dad) and one child that will use a variety of skills to accumulate points. Teams will compete in three different age divisions. The cost to participate in the challenge is at least one nonperishable food item (to be donated to a local food pantry).

 

Daddy Daughter Dance

 

Delight your princess by heading to the Daddy Daughter Dance at the Bavarian Inn Lodge on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Fathers and Daughters are invited to share quality time together during this fun filled evening. This exciting night is from 6:30-8:00pm and includes dancing, refreshments, and dessert. You will also receive a picture of the couple, a gift for the girls, and have a ton of fun! A dinner option is available for an additional fee.

 

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Mother Son Outing

 

Attention Moms! Grab your son(s) for a fun filled evening together at Candelite Bowling Center! This special night is on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 3:00-5:00pm. This evening is for mothers and their sons in grades 1-6. Enjoy the fun with a few games of bowling, dinner and a souvenir picture.

 

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Michigan Outdoor Recreational Safety (MORS) Class

 

This weekend long program will certify students in Hunter Education, Snowmobile, ORV, and Marine Safety. All classes are taught by DNR Certified Instructors.

$5 for all 4 certifications

July 21 & Aug. 18-19, 2012 (must attend all 3 days)

 

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Frankenmuth Nights at Zehnder's Splash Village

 

Frankenmuth residents can purchase discounted water park passes only at the Parks & Recreation Office for certain Sundays (once a month), September – April. Passes are $15 per person.

 

Walk Michigan

 

Walking is a great way to lose weight, boost metabolism, lower stress and help you feel great! Strive to have a heart healthy lifestyle, join the Walk Michigan program at any time of the year. We help you keep track of your walking progress while you earn points for free prizes!

Walk Michigan is open to all ages.  It starts in April of each year and runs through March.

*This program is FREE but participants must register at the Parks and Recreation office.

 

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