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​Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) invitations households to affix the twenty second Annual Fun Day within the Park on June 12, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Shamrock Park in Clare. This family-friendly occasion will characteristic hands-on actions centered on STEAM—science, know-how, engineering, artwork, and math—via enjoyable, age-appropriate play for younger youngsters.

Fun Day within the Park is designed for households who’re pregnant and households with younger youngsters, however households with older youngsters are welcome, too. Children may have the possibility to construct, discover, create, and luxuriate in messy play whereas studying via easy actions that make STEAM thrilling and approachable for little learners.

“Fun Day in the Park is one of our favorite ways to bring families together,” mentioned Stephanie VanderElzen, Head Start Director at Mid Michigan CAA. “STEAM activities help young children practice big skills like curiosity, creativity, and problem solving in kid-sized ways while families connect with our staff, meet other local families, and enjoy a fun day in the community.”

In addition to the actions, households can take pleasure in meals, meet Mid Michigan CAA employees, and join with different households locally whereas studying extra about early childhood applications and sources out there within the space.

“We love creating opportunities where families can relax, have fun, and feel supported,” mentioned Amyee Carson, Whole Family Services Director. “Events like Fun Day in the Park help families build connections while learning about services like Early Head Start, Head Start Preschool, and other community resources that can support them through pregnancy and early childhood.”

For questions or extra data, contact Katelynn McKellar at [email protected] or 989-386-0892.

This occasion is supported by United Way of Clare and Gladwin Counties and by funding from the MiLEAP 35i MiFamily Engagement Centers Grant.

To be taught extra about Mid Michigan CAA’s early childhood applications:

• Head Start Preschool serves youngsters who can be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2026, in Clare and Gladwin Counties. Apply on-line at or name 989-386-8075.
• Early Head Start serves those that are pregnant and kids from delivery via age 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. Complete an curiosity kind on-line at or name or textual content 1-877-386-4406.

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