The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen Center Relaunches as The B.L.O.C.K. and Beyond this Fall 

 Returning September 21st as a new membership option, families with youth between the ages of 11-17 will be offered a variety of fun, safe, and physically-distanced programming options in exclusively outdoor and virtual formats. The facility will remain closed and there will be no transportation available during session 1. Programs will mirror our traditional offerings from cooking to fitness, tutoring to trivia, and leadership to mental health support. Find all the exciting details here. 

Say Cheese! NEW Virtual Yearbook Photo Opportunity!

Reinvent this annual tradition with CLS and Bee Enchanted Photography! Ideal for students on virtual learning tracks. Schedule a session to meet this local photographer at the gazebo in Heritage Park and we’ll provide a professional background for your student’s quick and safely distanced photo session. Afterward, we’ll email you a digital image with no giant expensive packages to buy! Fees are $20 for Resident Child and $25 for Non-Resident Child.

Register for a time-slot on one of the following days/times:
Tuesday, September 22: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, September 24: 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 26: 1 to 4 p.m.
 
Learn more or register here today!     

Introducing the Summit Community Courtyard

The Summit on the Park is excited to welcome you back as we relaunch programming efforts centered in our outdoor campus locations while some of our more traditional spaces remain closed for now. Parking lots will become yoga studios. Tents will become classrooms and parks will become art studios! The campus of the Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway, will begin utilizing the west parking lot, outdoor tents, and patio locations to host a variety of programming while seasons and weather permits. The newly named Summit Community Courtyard will utilize the Canton Live Stage and creative use of other adjacent outdoor spaces to welcome residents back home to the Summit for their recreation and fitness needs. Learn more here.

Outdoor Wellness & Fitness Opportunities Continue!

Get out and get moving with Canton Leisure Services outdoor fitness classes! Individuals looking to get active and stay active can choose from a variety of classes including: Yoga, Cardio & Core, Zumba, Plyometric Sculpt, Total Body, Circuit Training, Bootcamp, Cycle, and more! These individual sessions will be held at either the Heritage Park Amphitheater or the Summit Community Courtyard, located in the West Parking Lot. Find complete schedules and details, including safety information, and registration details at: www.cantonfun.org/relaunch.

Workouts Without Walls!
Group Fitness Schedule now available through October 17, 2020. (No classes September 7) 

Registration: Online only www.cantonfun.org/relaunch.
Fees: $5 Resident / $7 Non-Resident

No on-site registration is available for classes. Registration opens 2 weeks before and closes 24 hours prior class. Please note that these classes are not included in Summit on the Park memberships, which are currently frozen.  Sign up today! 

Canton Club 55+ Spotlight

Are you an active older adult in need of a good stretch from watching all those Netflix shows? Come try our Outdoor Chair Yoga at the Summit Community Courtyard!

• Interested individuals must register at least 24 hours in advance of each class
• Fees are paid online upon registration: $5R/ $7NR per class.
• Need help registering? Call 734/394-5360 or email us at club55@canton-mi.org.

Canton Farmers Market

It’s Fall Produce Season at the Canton Farmers Market! Our season marches on each Sunday through October 25^th for the best in locally produced food and hand-crafted goods. Rain or shine, join us in Preservation Park, located at 500 N. Ridge Road, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Sunday to stock up! Follow our Facebook Page for updates! #ShopLocal #SupportMIFarmers. See you at the Market!

REC Your Week Video Update

Find out what’s happening in the world of Parks and Recreation in Canton as we "REC Your Week" with updates about Canton Leisure Services new outdoor and virtual/online programs.  Check out a new episode of this short video segment each week and stay informed about new programs available in Canton. Watch for new installments every Friday.

Community Events Reinvented

While the evolving public health crisis may have sidelined many of our traditional special events, Canton Leisure Services staff have been busy re-imagining new ways to celebrate and socialize! From portable pumpkin patches to spooky stories told around a virtual campfire, we invite you to make the most of this fun fall season with us in some exciting new ways. Visit our list of upcoming community events to learn more here. 

Canton Heritage Park Story Trail

Area residents are encouraged to check out the latest featured story on the Heritage Park Story Trail.  Start your adventure at station #1 of the story trail, located on the park path near the west end of the Canton Public Library.  Presented in partnership with Canton Leisure Services, Canton Public Library and Blue Cross, Blue Shield, the Heritage Park Story Trail consists of a few pages of a feature book posted across seven stations on the half-mile trail.  The latest installation features, "Bikes for Sale," by Carter Higgins.  Find additional details here.  

Awesome Golfing Weather Coming Soon

A great way to enjoy September’s cooler weather is to play 9 or 18 holes of golf at one of Canton’s premier outdoor destinations. Pheasant Run Golf Club offers challenging golf at all skill levels at a great price. So book your tee time before summer is over. Find rates and reserve a tee time here, or call 734/397-6460.

Fall Boys Lacrosse

Registration for Boys Fall Lacrosse is almost full for all returning players and new players, so reserve your spot today! This fall session will run from September 15 - October 26 at Heritage Park. Players must supply their own equipment. A uniform is included in fees, which are $50 for returning players and $80 for new players.  For additional information, contact the Canton Sports Center at 734/483-5600.