Teen Programs
Teen Late Nights
Kids in 6th-12th grade can join us monthly at the Hive Teen Center for our Late Night series!
Teen Late Night - Oceola Community Center (6th-12th Grade)
Friday, March 20th - 6:00pm-10:00pm
Join us for our March Teen Late Night, back by popular demand! We’ll be traveling to the Oceola Community Center to play basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. Teens will have access to the gym for pickup games or shooting around, plus the elevated walking track. Pizza is once again generously provided by Cottage Inn Pizza.
Deadline to register is March 13th.
Cost: FREE (Members) | $10 (Non-Members)
Site: We will depart from The Hive Youth & Teen Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
More Teen Programs
Cricut Creations Workshop Series (6th-12th Grade)
Unleash your creativity this fall at The Hive with our Cricut Creations Workshop Series. Each session introduces a new way to use Cricut design technology, giving participants the chance to learn hands-on skills and take home a personalized project. Sign up for one, or join us for the whole series.
Cricut Workshop - Vinyl Edition
Tuesday, March 24th - 6:15pm-8:00pm
Learn how to design and cut vinyl decals, then apply your custom creation to a water bottle provided in the workshop.
Deadline to register is March 20th.
Cost: $20 (Resident) | $35 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Cricut Workshop - Heat Press Edition
Tuesday, April 21st - 6:15pm-8:00pm
Take your Cricut designs to the next level by using the heat press to transfer graphics onto a tote bag provided during the session.
Deadline to register is April 17th.
Cost: $20 (Resident) | $35 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt (6th-12th Grade)
Saturday, April 11th - 8:30pm-10:00pm
Join us for our annual teen flashlight egg hunt event. Bring your flash light, find your eggs for your chance to win some cool prizes and raffles!
Deadline to register is April 3rd.
Cost: $5 (Resident) | $10 (Non-Resident)
Site: Oceola Township Hall, 1577 N Latson Rd.
Youth Programs
Tot Time at the Oceola Community Center
Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Calling all those who have toddlers or kids under 5! Drop in at the Oceola Community Center Thursdays from 10am-11:30am for Tot Time in the gym! Kids Under 5 and their caregivers are welcome to use the gymnasium space during this time. Strollers may be pushed on the rubber flooring around the gym. Kids can run around the gym space and we will have lots of balls, toys, and more for your little one to play with.
Cost: Kids 5 & Under are Free! $2 adults.
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Drop-in Archery (All Ages)
Sundays, Beginning February 1st - Reserve a 1 hour timeslot today!
Archery open shooting is by appointment or cash drop-in. Your one-hour time slot includes set up and clean up time. Please select the time and date that you would like to reserve.
Registration required for each participant. If you are signing up multiple participants with the same email, call us at (517) 546-0693 or email ktroshak@howellrecreation.org
IF YOU ARE RENTING EQUIPMENT a $5 fee will be charged per person for equipment. (includes bow and 5 arrows).
Cost: $8 (Resident) | $15 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Storytime Yoga (Kids Ages 3-6 & Their Caregivers)
Session 3 - Thursday, March 12th - 3pm-4pm
Looking for something fun and active to do with your little one? Join Miss Missy for our Storytime Yoga series! This 50-minute adventure blends movement, stretching, and storytelling to spark imaginations while promoting relaxation and fitness. It's the perfect way to bond, move, and enjoy a tale together—all while introducing the basics of yoga in a playful and approachable way.
*Register under the child's name and fill in who is attending with the child in the prompt section.*
Deadline to register is March 6th (Session 3)
Site: Oceola Community Center, 1661 N. Latson Rd.
Cost: $12 (Resident) | $15 (Non-Resident)
Kids Glow Nerf
Ages 6-8: Friday, March 13th - 6:30pm-7:20pm (THIS SESSION IS FULL)
Ages 9-11: Friday, March 13th - 7:30pm-8:30pm
Join us as we play multiple rounds of nerf just for fun- no winners, no losers, just nerf or nothin! Participants are welcomed to bring their own nerf guns if they would like as long as they fit the regular nerf darts, please DO NOT bring darts/ammo. We will have plenty of extra nerf guns and darts to go around.
Deadline to register is March 6th.
Cost: $10 (Resident) | $20 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Kids' Cricut Crafting Mother's Day Workshop (Ages 7-11)
Saturday, April 25th - 10:00am-12:00pm
Create a meaningful Mother’s Day gift using Cricut and heat press technology. Participants will design and press a custom tote bag during the workshop, then create a special handmade gift to place inside. This hands-on session encourages creativity and personalization while introducing kids to heat press techniques in a fun, guided environment.
All materials are included, and projects go home ready for gifting.
Deadline to register is April 17th.
Cost: $25 (Resident) | $45 (Non-Resident)
Site: Bennett Rec Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.