Ingham Play & Learn Groups
INGHAM PLAY & LEARN GROUPS
Registration Opens: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon
Summer Session Runs: June 03 to August 29, 2025, in Four (4) Week Mini-Sessions
All playgroup families must re-register for each new session (Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer). Register for one (1) group only and plan to attend that one group each week. Families who do not attend regularly without informing the Facilitator will be dropped to allow wait listed families to attend. Carefully read through the following details prior to registering.
Groups are Intended for children birth up to age 5 on a first-come, first-served basis for families residing in one of the twelve Ingham ISD School Districts (Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville, Williamston.)
Groups may be canceled due to inclement weather or staff illness.
About Ingham Play & Learn Groups for children birth up to age 5
Join us for free, fun, interactive activities with trained Parent Educators using the Parents As Teachers Model to provide: Story Time; Music; Singing; Movement; Play Dough; Creative/Art Activities; Sensory Table; Exploration and Peer Interaction and Socialization
Sick Children
Please do not attend if you or your child tested positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to illness, exhibit any signs of illness such as the following within 24 hours prior to Group:
• fever above 100ºF
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• unidentified rash
• discharge from the eyes and/or nose that is not clear
Siblings Over Age 5
Space is limited; please check with your Group Facilitator prior to bringing older siblings.
Inclement Weather & Air Alerts
If the school district where a group is held is closed due to inclement weather, then group (indoor and outdoor) is canceled for that day. If the temperature (with wind chill) is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit, then outdoor groups will be canceled for that day. Check with your group Facilitator for more information.
If the air quality rating is 100 or under, groups will meet. If the air quality rating is over 100, groups may be moved, reduced in time or activity level, or canceled. Facilitators will communicate directly with families.
Register for one (1) group per family.
Summer 2025 Registration opens Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon. Complete the
Enrollment/Registration for the group you are interested in attending. Please read all information below:
Groups are for children under age 5. Adults must accompany children at all times.
- Must register prior to attending a group.
- Summer groups meet in four (4) week mini-sessions in June, July or August.
- Do not register for more than 1 group; list all children who will attend.
- Families on the wait list will be contacted when openings in groups occur.
- Do not attend if you have been exposed to illness or exhibit any signs of illness.
- Families who do not regularly attend without informing the Facilitator will be dropped from Group.
MONDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
Potter Park Zoo (Outdoor)
Parking fee required.
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2025
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Mindi
Mason First United Methodist Church (Indoor)
9:30-10:30 am OR 10:45-11:45 am
Group meets July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025
201 East Ash Street, Mason
Lead: Niki
Holt Valhalla Park (Outdoor)
2:00-3:00 pm
Group meets June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2025
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Ann
TUESDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
MSU 1855 Place Playground (Outdoor)
Parking Fee Required.
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025
1230 Garden City Road, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
Waverly Colt Early Education Center (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025
4434 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Felecia
Stockbridge Veteran Memorial Park (Outdoor)
10:15-11:15 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Group meets July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2025
North Wood Street, Stockbridge
Lead: Niki
WEDNESDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
Leslie Russell Park (Outdoor)
9:00-10:00 am
Group meets July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025
290 North Main Street, Leslie
Lead: Niki
Williamston North Meridian Road Park (Outdoor)
9:15-10:15 am OR 10:30-11:30 am
Group meets July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025
5191 Meridian Road, Williamston
Lead: Jamie
Play Michigan! Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025
500 North Grand Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Amie
Sharp Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025
1401 Elmwood Road, Lansing
Lead: Tamara
Foster Community Center (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets June 4, 18, 25 and July 2, 2025
200 North Foster, Lansing
Lead: Cheryl
BABY Group Foster Community Center (Outdoor)
For the safety of all children, this group is for ages birth to early walkers.
11:00 am-12:00 noon
Group meets June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025
200 Museum Drive, Lansing
Lead: Karen
MSU 4-H Children's Garden (Outdoor)
Parking Fee Required.
6:00-7:00 pm
Group meets July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2025
1066 Bogue Street, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
THURSDAYS - Summer Session
Groups are held weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
East Lansing Robert Shaw Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025
411 Northlawn Avenue, East Lansing
Lead: Jamie
Webberville Memorial Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2025
2963 South Webberville Road North, Webberville
Lead: Meghan
Holt Valhalla Park (Outdoor)
10:00-11:00 am
Group meets June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025
4000 Keller Road, Holt
Lead: Hannah
Waverly Colt Early Education Center (Outdoor)
4:00-5:00 pm
Group meets June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025
4344 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Lead: Kellie
FRIDAYS - Summer Session
Groups meet weekly unless otherwise noted. Families who do not regularly attend may be dropped to allow for wait listed families to attend.
There are no current Friday groups for summer session.
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