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Fun With Miss Margee Classes

By Jenny S April 21, 2016
If you are looking for an engaging, fun, and educational class for you and your toddler or preschool aged child, you will love Miss Margee's youth enrichment classes! Miss Margee has been teaching parent and child classes for 14 years and brings her love for children and education into these interactive classes for parents/caregivers and children. 



You can register for any of the classes listed below online, in person or by calling:

Oxford Township Parks and Recreation
248-628-1720
20 W. Burdick, Oxford MI, 48371

Lake Orion Community Education
248-693-5436 Ext. 1
CERC Center Room 103, 455 East Scripps Road, Lake Orion, MI  48360

Classes listed below are held at the Lake Orion School's CERC Building, 455 E. Scripps Road  Room 109

Miss Margee's Terrific Toddlers
Parents and Children will enjoy spending quality time together in this interactive preschool class participating in free play, crafts, story time and weekly theme activities. 

*An adult must attend class with child
*Space is limited
*Material fee of $5 per child payable at first session of class

When: Thursdays, April 14-June 16
Cost: $60 

Age 1: 9 - 10 am 
Age 2: 10:15 - 11:15 am

Miss Margee's Alphabet Fun
Parent and Child ages 2.5 and up
This parent and child class follows the same format as Terrific Toddlers with an focus on the alphabet/phonics.  

*Material fee of $5 per child payable at the first session

When: Thursdays, April 14-June 16
Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Cost: $60

Miss Margee's Preschool Pals
Parent and Child ages 3- 5
This parent and child class follows the same format as Terrific Toddlers with an emphasis on letters, name recognition, socialization, following directions, math, and science. 

*Material fee of $5 per child payable at the first session

When: Wednesdays, April 13-June 15
Time: 10:15 - 11:30 am
Cost: $60

Miss Margee's Family Fun
Parent and Child Ages 1-5
Parents enjoy a fun interactive class with your children! A great way to attend a class if you have more than one child. Class has similar format as Terrific Toddlers. 

*Each child that is age 1- 5 must be registered separately
*Infants in carriers are free
*Material fee of $5 payable at the first session

When: Wednesdays, April 13-June 15
Time: 9 - 10am
Single Child Cost: $60 
Family Cost: $100 (Oxford residents subtract $10) 

Miss Margee's Crafting Fun
Parent and Child ages 1-5
These classes are for kids who love arts and crafts! Assorted projects will be available but everyone can make at least 3 projects the first week. The second week will include plenty of things that parents and kids can make with stamps such as gift wrap, gift tags, bags, cards and bookmarks. Each week you may drop in anytime and stay as long as you would like. Playtime is an option while you are in class. 

*Material fee of $3 per child payable at the first session

When: Fridays, April 15-April 22
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Cost: $10

Strawberry Shortcake Party
Parent and Child ages 1-5
This one day class follows the same format as the other Miss Margee classes with the theme Strawberry Shortcake. This event promises to be fun!

When: Friday, April 29
Time: 10 am-12 pm
Cost: $5

The following Miss Margee Classes are held at Oxford's Parks and Recreation Office at 20 W. Burdick Street. Registration information for Oxford Township Parks and Recreation is detailed above.

Tell Me a Story: A Book Club for Parents/Caregivers and Children
Each season we will celebrate a different book. Not only will we read the story, but we will enjoy a craft related to the book. You will also enjoy free play, circle time and a snack in this fun and educational class.

*An adult must attend class with child
*Space is limited
*Material fee of $2 per child payable at first session of class

When: Monday, April 11
Cost: $7 (Oxford residents subtract $2) 
Age 1-2: 9 - 10 am 
Age 3-5: 10:15 - 11:15 am

Get Artsy
Keep the mess out of your home and explore your child's creative side. The final masterpiece is sure to be a treasure. Wear your old clothes because all of this arts & crafts fun can be a little messy. there will also be free play, circle time, a story and snack.

*An adult must attend class with child
*Space is limited
*Material fee of $2 per child payable at first session of class

When: Monday, April 25
Cost: $7 (Oxford residents subtract $2) 

Age 1-2: 9 - 10 am 
Age 3-5: 10:15 - 11:15 am

Going on a Bear Hunt
Here is a class for the little one on the go. Gain coordination, build gross motor skills and burn off some of that boundless energy as we go on a bear hunt! Your little one will see that playtime can be healthy and excercise can be fun. We will also enjoy a healthy snack, free play, circle time and a craft. Bring your favorite bear!

*An adult must attend class with child
*Space is limited
*Material fee of $2 per child payable at first session of class

When: Monday, May 9
Cost: $7 (Oxford residents subtract $2) 

Age 1-2: 9 - 10 am 
Age 3-5: 10:15 - 11:15 am