Howell Area Parks and Recreation

Swim! Bike! Run! The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority along with the Howell Area Aquatic Center is hosting a kids triathlon on Sunday, July 26. This triathlon is for boys and girls ages 7-14. Age divisions will be based on child's age as of December 31, 2009. Age divisions include 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14. Boys and girls will compete separately. Participants will compete in swimming, biking and running. <click here> for more information.

The 7th Howell Independence Aquathlon is a unique multi-sport event which includes a 2K run, 1000 meter swim and a final 2K run. On Sunday July 5, the run takes place through Howell City Park and beautiful Lakeview Cemetery; swim event in Thompson Lake off of Howell City Park beach. We have also added a one mile Open Water Swim to this event. Awards will be given to all finishers of all events. Come enjoy the beautiful Howell City Park at Thompson Lake and these unique events. The all inclusive price allows you to participate in both events or choose one. <click here> for more information. WATER TEMPERATURE: 73 degrees

JUST ADDED TO OUR SUMMER CALENDAR!!!!

Watch your favorite movies under the stars on the big inflatable outdoor movie screen at Howell City Park this summer. Bring your sleeping bags, lawn chairs or favorite blanket. Tell your neighbors and friends not to miss out on the fun. Popcorn, candy, pop and ice cream will be available for purchase at the top of the park.

Movies start at dusk (typically between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.) If the weather is uncooperative, shows will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Friday, July 10 - "The Borrowers"

Friday, July 24 - "All Dogs Go To Heaven"

Friday, August 7 - "An American Tale"

Friday, August 21 - "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"

Park entry stickers or day passes are required If you arrive prior to 9 p.m.

The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is once again gearing up for some outrageous fun! We offer ten full weeks of Summer Day Camp. Each week is jam packed with a variety of activities and non-stop fun to keep children ages 5-10 active throughout the summer months. Bring your friends and meet new ones while participating in fun and creative activities like sports, games, swimming, archery, fishing, computers, team building, cookouts, foam machine, slip-n-slides, arts, crafts and more! Each week will have its own unique theme and we place special emphasis on character development (caring, honesty, respect and responsibility) rolling it into every activity. We will start each day at the

Barnard Community Center which is located in downtown Howell. And every afternoon (weather permitting) we will take a short hike to Howell City Park to lay in the sun and play in the water on Thompson Lake. Campers are required to bring their own lunch and drink each day to camp; we will however have snacks and drinks to keep their energy up throughout the day. <click here> for more information

The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is pleased to have the Detroit Lions Youth Football Camp here in Howell for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years old.<click here> for more information.

The Howell Football Camp is open to student-athletes of all skill levels, grades 3-8 (grade as of September 1, 2009). The players will be instructed by the coaching staff of Howell High School, led by Aaron Metz the Head Football Coach. <click here> for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP AND REDUCED FEE POLICY

The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance to children who wish to experience and participate in our recreational activities and programs. While it is our intent to provide recreational activities to all residents, limitations of how much scholarship assistance families can utilize have been put into place. This ensures that each deserving child will be able to participate in at least one activity per year. Click here to view our policy and to print the form for assistance.