Farmington Hills Special Services Department

Birding Basics – September 8th | 10:30A - 12:00P
Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4fvi3t3

Autumn brings bird migration! Walk the nature trails of Heritage Park with a naturalist and other bird enthusiasts as we search and listen for birds of the season. Discover the basics of birding, from the tools you'll need, to tips on how to find some amazing birds in our area.

Join us for a fun and energizing Pop-Up Zumba class with Kat on August 17th at 10:30am! This is the perfect opportunity to get moving and stay active. Drop-In fee starts at $7 for passholders. Don't miss out on the fun!

Basketball clinic for ages 7-13 starts September 5th. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4dkXrlO

ITK Sports and Character Development coaches and staff have teamed up with the City of Farmington Hills to host 5-day skills & drills clinic for beginner, intermediate, and elite athletes. The clinic will focus on basketball fundamentals, shooting, ball handling, defensive principles, sportsmanship, and character development.

August Hot 5 List @ The Hawk
Get 💪 in FH!!!

Yoga with Usha
Mon. & Wed. | 11:45A

POUND with Dana
Mon. | 5:30P

Strong Fit with Maria
Wed. | 9:00A

Strength Fundamentals with Asal
Tue. & Thurs. | 11:45A

Outdoor Bootcamp with Laura
Mon. & Wed. | 6:30P

After School Youth Program

Open House 2024
August 20th | 6:00 - 8:00P

The Hawk Community Center
29995 W 12 Mile Rd
Check-in at Harrison Hall

Join our weaving class for all levels! Learn the foundations of weaving and challenge yourself to take it further with the guidance of our experienced instructor. Affordable prices! Sign up today – https://buff.ly/4dB6Chv

Kid's Fishing Day - Register here > https://buff.ly/3SFAUI0
September 8th | Ages 5-18

Celebrate National Grandparents Day with Fishing Fun at Founders Fishing Pier!
Parents, Grandparents, family or friends can share the joy and art of fishing with the special children in their lives. We will provide the fishing rod and reel, bait and basic instruction.

2D Visual Art Classes – Fall Session – Find a class here > https://buff.ly/4chW3Pd

Unlock your potential with our mulit-week art classes. Gain in-depth exposure to techniques and styles, guided by experienced instructors. Perfect for all skill levels!

Enroll for Nature Preschool Now - https://buff.ly/3yDlKfm

The last few spots for the M/W/F afternoon session are still available! If you are interested in signing up for a different session, make sure to join the waitlist and we will contact you about enrollment.

Sign up for Homeschool Archery today - https://buff.ly/3yrYi4T
Mondays | Sept. 9 - Oct. 14
Ages 8-18 | $90R/$100NR

Farmington Hills Special Services, the Michigan High School Archery Association, and area homeschoolers have partnered up to develop an archery season for homeschool families. All necessary equipment and coaching by USA Level 1-3 instructors will be provided

🏐 Check out the adult volleyball league and the flag football that meets at The Hawk this Fall! 🏈

The William Grace Dog Park is Open to Non-Residents https://www.fhgov.com/facilities/dog-park/

Head to our website for registration steps and forms to sign up!

Hawk Track Club
Mondays | Sept. 9 - Oct. 14
Ages 8-10 | 4:00 - 5:00P
Ages 11-13 | 5:00 - 6:00P
$85R/$95NR
Sign up online - https://buff.ly/3T7mxeS

Suzuki Strings with Sandy Vargo for ages 3-6

Each twelve-week session includes a weekly private lesson with a certified Suzuki instructor. The program also includes two group lessons per twelve-week session. Space is limited. Individual and group lessons will be scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings pending availability. With more than thirty years of teaching experience, Sandy Vargo is certified in both the Suzuki Method and traditional string training. She holds a B.M from DePaul University and a M.M. from the University of Michigan. For more information, or to register, call the Cultural Division hotline at 248-473-1850.

Come try out for our upcoming shows! Head to https://buff.ly/4dkEuPZ for details.

Sign your kids up to become a junior natualist. On September 14th we will study butterflies. Perfect for ages 6-11. Learn more: https://buff.ly/46BzMef

Enrich your child's natural curiosity and encourage outdoor exploration through this hands-on nature discovery program. Children explore a different nature theme each month. They will touch, smell, hear and see many aspects of the natural world! Earn a "badge" for each class you participate in! Earn 3 badges and get a nature prize!

See the space your student will spend time in after school at The Hawk!

Learn more about the After School Youth Program while enjoying some family fun! Staff will be present to answer questions about the program and registration for the upcoming school year! After enjoying fun activities and refreshments, leave with the peace of mind that your student will be ready for the school year to begin!

August 20th | 6:00 - 8:00P
The Hawk Community Center
29995 W 12 Mile Rd

Check-in at Harrison Hall

Field Hockey - Middle School
M-F | 6:00 - 7:30P
September 3rd - October 25th
$165R / $180NR
Sign up today! https://buff.ly/3yls4Ix

Introduce your toddler to the Beautiful Game. The focus will be on learning the game of soccer in a pressure-free environment. Sessions start early-September! Learn more > https://mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?primarycode=HR1204

Pop Up Class: Yoga with Usha
August 10th | 10:30am

Drop-In Fee:
$7 passholder
$9 resident
$11 non-resident

Get the full schedule here – pop in for your favorite class or try something new before summer ends! https://buff.ly/4dDsXet

Come shake off the Monday Blues, the second Monday of the month, at our Open Mic Monday. Sit back and relax to American Standards, Folk Blues, and Jazz favorites. John Telford will be your host. Bring your instrument if you want to join in, no charge to enjoy the music. Beverages will be available for purchase. Order lunch from Costick Café by 11:00 am August 9 and eat in Shannon while you enjoy the music.

Adult Golf Lessons are still available! Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3WG7rPl

Pop Up Class: Yoga with Usha
August 3rd | 10:30am

Drop-In Fee:
$7 passholder
$9 resident
$11 non-resident

CLOSURE UPDATE: Issues with the Costick Center Pool have been resolved and all aquatic programming will resume today, Thursday August 1st at 12:00PM.

Looking for classes, events, and programs where you can connect with the community or yourself? With endless opportunities and diverse program offerings, the City of Farmington Hills is where you belong! Make plans for the fun this fall – the new Activities Guide is out now!

2024 Fall Activities Guide Your Guide to recreation, nature, arts & culture in the City of Farmington Hills. The adventure starts here!

CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to mechanical issues, the Costick Center Pool is closed until further notice.

Please note the following changes for today, 7/31/24:

-All Senior Aquatics Programming is canceled.

-All evening Swim Lessons will be moved to the Hawk Pool at the normally scheduled times. The Hawk Pool is located at 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.

-Hawk Pool Open Swim will be canceled from 3 PM to 7 PM today, with only one lap swim lane available during this time.

-Temporarily, Costick Water Aerobics Punch Passes will be accepted for the 9 AM and 10 AM classes at the Hawk until the issue at Costick is resolved.

These changes only reflect today's schedule. Please plan to continue with your normal arranged schedule and location for future dates unless communicated otherwise.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Volunteer Day – August 17th | 10:00A - 12:00P

Volunteer to make Heritage Park an even better place! Participate in activities each month, like removing invasive plants, planting native wildflowers, collecting seeds, trail and nature center maintenance and more! Call the nature center to learn more about this month's volunteer activities. All welcome! Please notify the Nature Center if you will be bringing a group of 5 or more. Give us a call at 248-473-1870

Since the foundation of The City of Farmington Hills in 1973, we have provided the community with safe, inclusive places to play and learn! Our newest indoor and outdoor space is The Hawk. Recreation and Park Association