Posted on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 12:07 p.m.
The Mother List: Resources for families around Ann Arbor
By Jen Eyer
Looking for things to do with your kids around town? Summer camps? Music lessons? This page lists resources in several different categories, from outdoor fun to museums and zoos, and we'll add more over time. Have an idea for a new category, or want to suggest a link that we missed? Email us!
Outdoor fun
Ann Arbor Parks
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Domino’s Petting Farm
Washtenaw County Parks
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
City of Ann Arbor Pools
Independence Lake
Rolling Hills Water Park
Ann Arbor Parks
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Domino’s Petting Farm
Washtenaw County Parks
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
City of Ann Arbor Pools
Independence Lake
Rolling Hills Water Park
Kids' classes & activities
Ann Arbor Rec and Ed
Washtenaw County Parks and Rec
Ann Arbor YMCA
4-H Youth Programs
Ann Arbor Cooks
Boy Scouts of America
Gallup Park River Kids
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Jewish Community Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Buhr Park Children's Wet Meadow Project
Ann Arbor Rec and Ed
Washtenaw County Parks and Rec
Ann Arbor YMCA
4-H Youth Programs
Ann Arbor Cooks
Boy Scouts of America
Gallup Park River Kids
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Jewish Community Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Buhr Park Children's Wet Meadow Project
Story Times
Ann Arbor District Library
Borders - Waters Place
Borders - Arborland
Barnes and Noble
Nicola's Books
Ypsilanti District Library
Chelsea District Library
Saline District Library
Dexter District Library
Ann Arbor District Library
Borders - Waters Place
Borders - Arborland
Barnes and Noble
Nicola's Books
Ypsilanti District Library
Chelsea District Library
Saline District Library
Dexter District Library
Museums and Zoos
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Imagination Station (Toledo)
Health Exploration Station
Toledo Zoo
Detroit Zoo
U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Detroit Institute of Arts
Cranbrook Institute of Science
U-M Museum of Art
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Imagination Station (Toledo)
Health Exploration Station
Toledo Zoo
Detroit Zoo
U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Detroit Institute of Arts
Cranbrook Institute of Science
U-M Museum of Art
Community resources
Ann Arbor Community Center
Bryant Community Center
Community Leaning Post
Neutral Zone
Northside Community Center
Peace Neighborhood Center
Ann Arbor Community Center
Bryant Community Center
Community Leaning Post
Neutral Zone
Northside Community Center
Peace Neighborhood Center
Indoor fun
Jump City
Scrap Box
Zap Zone
Xtreme Bounce Zone
Planet Rock
My Urban Toddler
Jungle Java
Chelsea Treehouse
Washtenaw County Rec Center Tot Time
Briarwood Mall play area
Putt N Glow
Gym America Preschool Playtime
Jump City
Scrap Box
Zap Zone
Xtreme Bounce Zone
Planet Rock
My Urban Toddler
Jungle Java
Chelsea Treehouse
Washtenaw County Rec Center Tot Time
Briarwood Mall play area
Putt N Glow
Gym America Preschool Playtime
Music, dance & theater
Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild
Ann Arbor Music Center & Rock Band School
Ann Arbor Suzuki Institute of Music
Ann Arbor Youth Chorale
Cellochan
Kindermusik
Herb David Guitar Studio
Music Together
U-M Youth Ensembles
Ballet with Stephanie
Young People's Theater
Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts
Ann Arbor Young Actors Guild
MPulse Ann Arbor
Boychoir of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild
Ann Arbor Music Center & Rock Band School
Ann Arbor Suzuki Institute of Music
Ann Arbor Youth Chorale
Cellochan
Kindermusik
Herb David Guitar Studio
Music Together
U-M Youth Ensembles
Ballet with Stephanie
Young People's Theater
Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts
Ann Arbor Young Actors Guild
MPulse Ann Arbor
Boychoir of Ann Arbor
Art, Languages, Writing
Abrakadoodle
Ann Arbor Art Center
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan
Ann Hua Chinese School
Korean School of Ann Arbor
Talking Colors Art Studio
Yourist Studio Gallery
826michigan
Abrakadoodle
Ann Arbor Art Center
Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan
Ann Hua Chinese School
Korean School of Ann Arbor
Talking Colors Art Studio
Yourist Studio Gallery
826michigan
School/summer break camps
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed camps
Ann Arbor Art Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Ann Arbor Parks & Rec
Summers Knoll
Wide World Sports
Washtenaw County Parks & Rec
Ann Arbor YMCA
U-M Summer Programs
Rocks and Robots
Honey Creek Summer Camp
Emerson Summer Program
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed camps
Ann Arbor Art Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Ann Arbor Parks & Rec
Summers Knoll
Wide World Sports
Washtenaw County Parks & Rec
Ann Arbor YMCA
U-M Summer Programs
Rocks and Robots
Honey Creek Summer Camp
Emerson Summer Program
Movies & plays
Quality 16
"Baby pictures" at Showcase
Michigan Theater
Dreamland Theater
Ann Arbor Civic Theater
Ypsilanti Youth Theater
Pioneer Theatre Guild
Huron Players
Wild Swan Theater
Quality 16
"Baby pictures" at Showcase
Michigan Theater
Dreamland Theater
Ann Arbor Civic Theater
Ypsilanti Youth Theater
Pioneer Theatre Guild
Huron Players
Wild Swan Theater
Social & Support
MOMS Club of Ann Arbor
Mothers & More
Mothering Arts
Mocha Moms
Lesbian Moms Network
Huron Valley Parents of Multiples
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
Ann Arbor Area Families with Children from China
La Leche League
Arborparents e-mail group
Postpartum depression support
Parents without Partners
Grandparents as Parents
Fathers for Equal Rights
MOMS Club of Ann Arbor
Mothers & More
Mothering Arts
Mocha Moms
Lesbian Moms Network
Huron Valley Parents of Multiples
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
Ann Arbor Area Families with Children from China
La Leche League
Arborparents e-mail group
Postpartum depression support
Parents without Partners
Grandparents as Parents
Fathers for Equal Rights
Family services
Practical Parenting Workshops
Early On
Healthy Families Program
Jewish Family Services
Safehouse Center
U-M Center for Child and Family
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
Washtenaw Camp Placement Association
Family Learning Institute
University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Center for Occupational and Personalized Education
Child Care Network
Educational Project for Homeless Youth
SOS Community Services
Ozone House
Department of Human Services
Practical Parenting Workshops
Early On
Healthy Families Program
Jewish Family Services
Safehouse Center
U-M Center for Child and Family
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
Washtenaw Camp Placement Association
Family Learning Institute
University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Center for Occupational and Personalized Education
Child Care Network
Educational Project for Homeless Youth
SOS Community Services
Ozone House
Department of Human Services
Comments
bill
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 : 4 p.m.
My urban toddler is having a clearance sale this Saturday form 9am to 5pm. With prices cut up to 50% on all seasons of clothing, toys, strollers, and more. Check it out!
Julie Lubeck-Hofer
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 : 6:55 p.m.
The Lamaze Family Center also offers kid's classes from birth - preschool, including Toddler Groups, Messy Art, and Little Scientist. <a href="http://www.lamazefamilycenter.org/" rel='nofollow'>www.lamazefamilycenter.org/</a>
Betsy B
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 : 8:26 p.m.
A great resource for tutoring is mytutorannarbor.com The tutors are friendly and they even put you in contact with peer tutors, close to age tutors that make the kids feel more comfortable, like hanging out with a friend.
Jake C
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 12:56 p.m.
Ah, now I follow. If it were actually titled "The Mother of All Parenting Lists" or something similar I would have gotten the reference. In terms of the list itself, very helpful!
Jake C
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 12:01 p.m.
Speaking as an involved dad, why does this have to be called the "Mother List"? Why not just the "Parent List"?