After School Open Gym @ Beech Woods
These programs offer kids ages 17 and under safe, affordable and fun options for after school activities with their friends.
Open Gym
Monday-Friday 3:00-6:00 p.m. September 4-June 2008
Ages 17 and under
$1/day for Southfield residents; $3/day for non-residents
This program offers you the chance to drop in any day during the week for a pick up game of basketball.
To participate in Open Gym, participants must be pre-registered. Pre-registration is done prior to participation, with the child and parent/guardian present, at the Beech Woods Recreation Center office only. Once the child is pre-registered, they will be allowed participation in after school gym programs at Beech Woods Recreation Center for the school-year. Pre-registration allows us to better control and supervise the facility to make the recreation center a safe place for the entire community.
For more information, please call the Beech Woods Recreation Center at (248) 796-4670.
After School Drop In @ John Grace Community Center
Ages: 9-17 yrs. old Southfield residents only
This program takes place Monday through Friday from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
After School Drop In at the John Grace Community Center is a supervised program where kids can come and socialize with friends for a few hours in a positive environment. Kids can join us after school and play pool, air hockey, table tennis and basketball. Our staff can also help your children with their homework, or kids can use the John Grace Library, a branch of the Southfield Public Library. Parents are required to sign a participation waiver and Acknowledgment of Rules sheet prior to child attending program. This is an ongoing program throughout the school year.
YAC (Youth Advisory Council)
Volunteer Information (to satisfy Community Service requirement)
Volunteer at a Special Event
The success the Parks & Recreation Department enjoys with its special events is due in no small part to the generous help of our volunteers. From helping in behind-the-scenes ways such as with set up or clean up, to helping throughout the event in situations such as running a game area or helping with the children’s arts and crafts area, volunteers are an essential part of our programs. Please email Christine Redmond, credmond@cityofsouthfield.com or call (248) 796-4616 if you are willing to volunteer at a Parks & Recreation Department special event. Community service will be documented for any credit needed.
Volunteer to Help with Senior or Therapeutic Recreation Programs
The City of Southfield has specific volunteer opportunities available relating to seniors and/or therapeutic recreation (recreation programs designed for those individuals with disabilities). Opportunities to work directly with these groups within programs such as bounce volleyball, wheelchair basketball, golf, tennis, etc. are available by contacting Claudia Brewer cbrewer@cityofsouthfield.com at (248) 796-4673. Contact hours will be recorded for those needing documentation for school.