1. business and industrial
2. aerospace and defense
3. space technology

adventure
mw
ork
Marshall Recreation
tea
Department
Spring and
Summer Activities
relaxation
in
Fun n
su
the
friendsh
ay
w
a
Get
Youth Scholarships Available
Call 781-5166
for more information
Office: 900 S Marshall
Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Mail: 323 W Michigan Ave Marshall MI 49068
Phone: (269) 781-5166
recpro.cityofmarshall.com
ip
EARLY RELEASE DAY!!
SPRING BREAK DAY CAMPS:
Dinosaur Exploration
K—5th Grade
Equestrian Adventures and/or
Bowling, Boardwalk & Bingo
K—5th Grade
Tuesday, April 28 from 1:30-5:30pm
@Hughes Elementary School
Registration accepted thru 5 pm April 23
$22 City of Marshall Resident
$30 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm April 17
Daniel LaPoint Jr. dug up a set of massive
bones in his neighbor’s backyard in Bellevue
Township. The bones were examined and are
from a mastodon, a distant relative of the
elephant.
A few of the bones are still in Daniel’s
possession and he is visiting us. Join the
Marshall Recreation Department for this unique
opportunity to touch the fossils and learn more
about mastodons!
April 7 and 8 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration accepted thru 5 pm Apr. 2
Tuesday: Equestrian Adventures*
$42 City of Marshall Resident, $52 All Others
S
t
u
d
e
n
t
a
n
g
l
e
r
s
Wednesday: Bowling, Boardwalk and Bingo
$27 City of Marshall Resident, $37 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm Mar. 27
Register for one or both days!
Bring a sack lunch, water bottle and
mud boots (boot heel needed for Horse
Camp) for both days!
At Crystal Farms!
At Marshall Lanes!
SUMMER ‘FUN’ PLAYGROUND
Drop off/pickup at the Recreation
Department.
*Size is limited for Horse Camp
*Special liability waiver is required
LIL’ KIDS DAY CAMPS
Kids K-6th grade are invited to join in the ‘fun’!
June 8—August 14, 2015 @ Hughes Elementary School
Nature Detectives Day Camps
4 Years - 1st GRADE
$44 / Wk City of Marshall Resident
$58 / Wk All Others
Save $5 on the weekly fee! Register by 5 pm the Thursday prior to the
coming week.
Weekly registration is accepted through 5 pm the Friday prior to the
coming week.
Registrations after 5 pm Friday may be subject to a late fee.
Field Trips, Swimming, Special Activities and LUNCH are included in the
weekly fee.
August 18—19—20
Meets from 1:00 - 3:30 pm each day
Registration accepted thru 5 pm Aug. 6
Fee /per Day
$17 City of Marshall Resident
$23 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm July 31
Register for one, two or all three days!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW










Grade indicates participants’ grade during the 14/15 school year.
Playground hours-10 am-4 pm; Mon-Fri.
Drop-off/pick-up at Hughes.
Dress appropriately for indoor and outdoor play. Sturdy shoes
recommended.
Lunch is provided each day. Hughes is designated as an open meal
site through the USDA and MDE programs.
The 10-week calendar of activities, participant handbook and trip
information available in May.
Program staff will not be on-site during the field trips.
Tues, Aug 18- ‘Boats, See Them Float’.
Experiments w/ sinking and floating, build
boats to float in river.
Wed, Aug 19- ‘Bugs’ When it comes to bugs
there are creepers, munchers & sippers.
Learn how bugs move and eat in different
ways.
Thur, Aug 20- ‘Bubble Builders’ A quick
lesson in surface tension then it’s designing
your own blowers, learn some tricks and
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Completed On-Site Emergency Contact/Permission form must be
completed and returned to the office.
Completed Concussion Information Form on file in the Department
office.
Weekly registration and payment.
For information regarding Resident/NonResident fees, refunds, returned checks,
Youth Scholarships, program registration
and concussion forms, please visit us online
at:
recpro.cityofmarshall.com
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Machine Pitch Youth Baseball and Girls Softball
Begins the week of May 18
Registration accepted through 5 pm April 16
$32 City of Marshall Resident
$44 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm April 10
Pitching machines will be used in all of our youth
baseball and softball leagues!
By controlling the pitch, there is more action at the plate and in
the field. Fear of being hit by a pitched ball is also diminished.
Controlled pitches helps to make the game safer and improve
the playing confidence and ability of all participants.
Age-appropriate pitching speed will be used for each level
of play.
CHOOSE YOUR LEAGUE
Rookie League - 1st-3rd Grade: This league offers
players a great opportunity for learning fundamentals. Games
are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Minor League – 3rd-5th Grade: The main purpose of
this league is for players to continue to learn game skills and
play baseball. Games are played on Monday and Wednesday
evenings.
Major League – 5th-8th Grade: This is the final step in
our baseball program. This league offers players an opportunity
to refine skills and game strategy. Games are played on
Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Girl’s Softball – 1st-8th Grade: Softball leagues will be
determined by the number of registered players and grade
range. Games on Tuesday and Thursday.
* Level I: The league focuses on the fundamentals of
girls softball.
* Level II: The league will assist players in continuing to
learn what it takes to succeed in softball by
refining skills and game strategy.
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Grade is participants’ grade during the 14/15 school year.
 Concussion Form must be completed and returned to the
Rec Department PRIOR to play.
 No player requests.
 All games are played at the Marshall Athletic Fields.
 Rain-outs are decided at 4:30 pm on game day. After 5:00
2015 Youth Sports
Coaches Meeting
6:00 pm Thursday, April 23
At the Recreation Dept. Office,
900 S. Marshall





Review the Program, Sports Philosophy, Season
and League Rules, Tips for Successful Practice,
Skills & Drills ideas and Schedule Practice
The Season, League Rules.
Team Rosters,& Equipment Distributed.
Concussion Awareness Training Video.
Question & Answer
T-BALL
K—1st Grade
Play begins May 29
Registration accepted thru 5 pm April 16
$28 City of Marshall Resident
$39 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm April 10
T-Ball is designed to introduce young
players to baseball and assist in
developing basic game skills. The
emphasis is placed on everyone
having FUN! Most games are
played on Friday evenings.
LIL’ SPORTS
Lil’ Sluggers T-Ball I and II
3 Years - K
Registration accepted through 5 pm May 7
$40 City of Marshall Resident
$51 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm May 1
Clinics introduce t-ball in a fun, non-threatening environment.
Each ‘Slugger’ receives their own bat and ball. Limit 15 per clinic.
Meet behind the Marshall Middle School.
Lil’ Sluggers I 3-4 Years
1A:
Tues, May 26-June 23 5:30-6:15 pm
1B:
Thurs, May 28-June 25 5:30-6:15 pm
Lil’ Sluggers II 4 Years - K
2A:
Tues, May 26-June 23 6:30-7:15 pm
2B:
Thurs, May 28-June 25 6:30-7:15 pm
Lil’ Mytes Tennis I and II
3 Years - K
Registrations accepted through 5 pm June 11
pm, the field supervisor is responsible for determining
$36 City of Marshall Resident
cancellations. Weather Line: 558-0355.
$47 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm June 5
April 21—4:30-7 pm.
Clinics introduce the exciting game of tennis to young children.
Pitching Machines will be
‘Mytes’ will become familiar with holding and swinging the racket
available.
and moving their body to make the tennis ball fly. Each ‘Myte’
Bring your bat and glove for hitting receives their own racquet. Limit 12 per clinic. Meet at the
and fielding practice at the
Marshall High School tennis courts.
Lil’ Mytes I 3-4 Years
Marshall Athletic Fields.
1A:
Tues,
July 7-August 4
9-9:45 am
Rec. Dept. staff will be on site.
1B:
Thurs, July 9-August 6 9-9:45 am
MARSHALL RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Lil’ Mytes II 4 Years-K
Office: 900 S Marshall M-F 8 am-5 pm
2A:
Tues, July 7-August 4 10-10:45 am
269.781.5166 recpro.cityofmarshall.com
2B:
Thurs, July 9-August 6 10-10:45 am
JR. GOLF CAMP AT
MARSHALL COUNTRY CLUB
MORE SPORTS….
Spring Tae Kwon Do April 14 - May 28
8 Years-Adult *8-12 years must be accompanied
Marshall Country Club and the Marshall Recreation
Department are pleased to offer
Jr. Golf Camp for the Summer of 2015!
Dates: June 15, 16 & 17
More information Coming!!!!
by a paid adult participant*
Registration Deadline is 5 pm April 13
$29 City of Marshall Resident
$39 All Others
Save $5 if registered by 5 pm April 2
Tae Kwon Do meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:307:30 pm at the Walters Elementary all-purpose room.
Bring a bottle of water and wear loose, comfortable
clothing. Class instructed by Chris Bowhuis.
USTA Quick Start Tennis Lessons
1st-6th Grade ~ 2 Sessions Available
The Quick Start Tennis format designed by the USTA has
been implemented to give younger kids more opportunity
to play and succeed. Ball type, racquet size, and court size
are adjusted to make it easier to rally. Players need bring
their own racquet, a can of balls and plenty of water. Meet
at the MHS tennis courts Monday-Thursday (Friday is set
aside for rain make-up). Session size is limited.
Session A: June 15 - June 25
1st and 2nd: 9:00-9:45 am or 10:00-10:45 am
3rd-6th: 11:00-11:45 am
Registration Deadline 5 pm June 11
$28 City of Marshall Resident
$39 All Others
Save $5! Register by 5 pm June 5!
Session B: July 6- 16
1st and 2nd: 5:30-6:15 pm or 6:30-7:15 pm
3rd-6th: 7:30-8:15 pm
Registration Deadline 5 pm July 2
$28 City of Marshall Resident
$39 All Others
Save $5! Register by 5 pm June 26!
ADULT SPORTS
Spring/Summer Slow Pitch Softball
Begins April 26
Games held at the Marshall Athletic Fields. Leagues include:
 Sun Men’s Double Header = $283
 Sun Men’s Single Game = $262
!
 Mon Men’s Double Header = $283
NEW for 2015
pires
um
 Mon Men’s Single Game = $262
y
pa
Teams
wer
 Tues Coed Single Game = $262
at the field = Lo
 Wed Women’s Single Game = $262 Team Fees.
Team Managers Meeting is March 31 with the Team Fee is due
by 5 pm, April 14. Player fees are $20 for the City of Marshall
resident and $30 for all others, due prior to participation. Contact Rec. Dept. at 781-5166 for more Information.
Spring Sand Volleyball Begins May 11



Games held at the Marshall Athletic Fields Sand Courts.
Leagues Include:
Sun Coed 6’s—May 17
Mon Women’s 4’s—May 11
Tues Coed 4’s—May 12
April 24—The $65 team fee is due by 5 pm to reserve a spot
for your team. Player fees are $12 for the City of
Marshall resident and $18 for all others, due prior to
participation.
Summer Sand Volleyball Begins Mid-July.
SPECIAL EVENT
Secret of the Enchanted Forest
May 8, 9, 15, 16
7:00—10:00 pm
$8 Per person paid on-site
12 yrs. & under, accompanied by an adult
Parking is available on site at 900 S.
Marshall (PSB, behind the Power Plant)
The Recreation Department is excited to bring this outdoor
walk-through theatrical production of magic, spectacle and
light this spring to the areas adjacent to the Marshall
Riverwalk. This family-oriented, original script is written and
will be directed by Brodie H. Brockie.
The story follows a small child who reports meeting fairies in
the forest, no one believes the story except for Philbert
Abernathy III, an elderly eccentric who swears he had a
similar experience when he was just a boy. Participants will
be invited to join Philbert and the child as they venture into
the forest, seeking to prove the existence of magical
creatures.
HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
Oakridge Cemetery Walking Tour PART I
Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 pm Learn of the State's first
Congressman, founders of the Michigan School system and
Union Heroes of the Civil War and other American battles. Meet
at the Oakridge Cemetery Chapel.
Historic Heritage Route Walking Tour
Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 pm Marshall’s Michigan Ave from
East Dr to Cherry St is designated as a Michigan Historic Heritage Route. Meet at Town Hall.
Oakridge Cemetery Walking Tour PART II
Thursday, Aug 13 at 6:30 pm Oakridge Cemetery was first
used in 1839 (then called Marshall Cemetery) and is one of the
oldest operating cemeteries in Michigan. Meet at the Oakridge
Cemetery Chapel.
Note: All tours are free of charge and led by local
historian Susan Collins.