Greater Alliance Foundation

Teen Book Club
2025-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rodman Public Library, 215 E Broadway St, Alliance, 44601
Teen Book Club, for readers ages 12-18,meets at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Main Library.
The selection for the June 17 meeting is The Great Texas Dragon Race by Kacy Ritter.
Registration is required to attend meetings.

Bouncing Babies Storytime
2025-06-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-02 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Rodman Public Library, 215 E Broadway St, Alliance, 44601
Babies and toddlers up to age 3 will enjoy this action-packed lap bounce program. Caregivers will bounce and lift children to rhymes and songs, as well as hear age-appropriate stories. Babies and toddlers will also get their first experience with art as they complete an art project each week.

Youth Theater Camp
2025-06-16 10:00 - 2025-06-20 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Alliance Commons, 405 S Linden Ave, Alliance, 44601
This camp is limited to 25 students, ensuring personalized attention. The focus will be on teaching fundamental acting skills through a variety of engaging methods including theatre games, acting exercises, movement, and music. Students will also explore storytelling and comedic monologues, specifically based upon the popular book, The Day the Crayons Quit. The week will conclude with a special performance at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 20, open for family members to attend and celebrate the students’ work.

Stemcoding Summer Camp
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-19 15:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, 44601
If you have an interest in science, physics, math, engineering, technology, and learning to code, then take a look at the four-day-long STEMCoding Summer Camp at the University of Mount Union. Students will have the opportunity to learn from and work with the Mount Union faculty and students. Through a mix of computer programming and hands-on science and engineering challenges and activities, middle school and high school students will gain valuable skills and technical experience, learn about majoring in STEM fields in college, get information about high-demand career paths in STEM fields, gain confidence, and make friends! See an example of what our 2019 Summer Camp students learned.
For questions about the summer camp, please email the camp director and assistant professor of physics and astronomy, Dr. Julie Butler, or Christine Morales, assistant professor of chemistry.

Experience Engineering Program
2025-06-15 15:00 - 2025-06-21 12:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, 44601
Are you someone who is interested in a challenging, in-demand, and high-paying career – one that encourages creativity, teamwork, and strong communication skills to creatively solve problems while improving our society? If so, the University of Mount Union’s Experience Engineering Summer Program (EESP) may be a perfect fit.
EESP allows rising high school sophomores, up to recent high school graduates preparing to enroll as a freshman in college, the opportunity to learn more about the engineering profession through engaging hands-on engineering projects.
This is a unique opportunity to get direct experience in five different engineering disciplines, learn about entrepreneurship in engineering, ethics, sustainability, and gain valuable experience in communication and presentation skills all while earning college credits.
The program begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 and concludes at noon on Saturday, June 21.

Volleyball Camp All Skills Camp
2025-06-15 13:00 - 2025-06-17 15:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, 44601
Resident/commuter camp for girls at the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC) on the Mount Union campus in Alliance. All Skills Camp for girls entering grades 6th – 12th.

WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle, knee pads, gym-appropriate shoes, bed sheets, towel, apparel, fan and cash for the camp store
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
Expert instruction from staff that includes Mount Union coaches, former and current players.
Mount Union merchandise and concessions will be available for purchase during camp.
CAMP SCHEDULE
Day 1
1:00pm: Registration at The MAAC / Dorm Check-In
2:30pm: Afternoon Sessioin
4:30pm: Dinner Break
6:15pm: Evening Session
8:30pm: Commuter Pick-Up
Day 2
9:15am: Morning Session / Commuter Drop-Off
11:45am: Lunch Break
1:30pm: Afternoon Session
4:30pm: Dinner Break
6:15pm: Evening Session
8:30pm: Commuter Pick-Up
Day 3
9:15am: Morning Session / Commuter Drop-Off
11:45am: Lunch Break
1:30pm: Afternoon Session
3:00pm: Dorm Check-Out / Commuter Pick-Up
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Melissa Mahnke-Morrison | (330) 823-4884 | mahnkeml@mountunion.edu | athletics.mountunion.edu

March into Summer Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show
2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sebring McKinley High School, 225 E. Indiana Ave., Sebring, OH, 44672, United States
Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show with craft vendors, concessions, face painting, raffle baskets, and 50/50.
Proceeds will go to the Sebring Local School’s Music Programs
225 E. Indiana Ave

Intro to Kayaking & Paddleboarding
2025-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Deer Creek Reservoir, 14514 Price St NE, Alliance, 44601
Splash into the exhilarating world of kayaking! Led by experienced instructors, this beginner class is designed for individuals eager to explore the fundamentals of kayaking. Beginning on land, participants will learn the essentials of trip planning, types of paddling equipment, and key safety practices while paddling. Then, take these newfound skills onto the water as we practice basic paddling techniques to kayak with confidence. No prior experience necessary. All necessary equipment provided. Dress prepared to possibly get wet. Pre-registration is required.
Due to county road work note the following: You can access the park from the east off of route 225. There is a barricade that says road closed but drive beyond it into the park. There is no access to the park from the west off of route 183.

Boys & Girls Wrestling Camps
2025-06-12 17:00 - 2025-06-14 16:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, 44601
Our team camp will feature six sessions led by the Mount Union coaching staff and college wrestlers, dual team competitions, and will feature an elite guest clinician and speaker. Dual team finalists will receive a singlet for each weight class, and the winning team will win an award (announcing soon).
Everyone attending will receive a camp t-shirt.
Team Camp Options:
1. Residents: (Grades: 7th-12th)
All camp residents will stay on campus and get to experience life as a Mount Union Purple Raider. The price will include staying in the dorm (linens included) and all meals at the campus dining hall.
2. Commuters: (Grades: 7th-12th)
Commuters will arrive before the first session of the day and receive lunch and dinner for that day in the dining hall.
3. Resident Team Coach: $150
Team with 10 or more wrestlers includes 1 free resident coach. Additional coaches register here.
4. Commuter Team Coach: Free
5. Youth Commuter: (Grades K – 6th)
The camp will be on Friday, June 13th from 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch will be included for the youth campers. The camp will feature two sessions with the NCAA National Finalist, Joey Blaze. Drop off is at 8:30am and pick up at 4:00pm.
Camp Schedule:
Day 1:
Arrive/Register-5:00pm
Session 1-6:30pm-8:00pm (Technique)
Pizza Party-8:30pm
Back to Dorms-9:00pm
Day 2:
Breakfast-7:00-8:30am (Kresge Dining Commons)
Session 2: 9:00am-11:00am (Technique/Duals)
Lunch-11:30am (Kresge Dining Commons)
Session 3: 2:00pm-4:00pm (Technique/Duals)
Dinner-4:30pm (Kresge Dining Commons)
Session 4: 6:30pm-8:00pm (Technique/Duals)
Back to Dorms-8:00pm
Day 3:
Breakfast-7:00am (Kresge Dining Commons)
Session 5: 9:00am-11:00am (Technique/Duals)
Lunch-11:30am (Kresge Dining Commons)
Session 6: 2:00pm-3:30pm (Technique/Duals)
Check Out of Dorms-3:30pm
Departure/Pick-up-4:00pm

Teen Gaming
2025-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rodman Public Library, 215 E Broadway St, Alliance, 44601

Summer Reading Stories & More
2025-06-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Rodman Public Library, 215 E Broadway St, Alliance, 44601
Children are invited to the Main Library every Thursday in June for Summer Reading Stories and More, an hour-long, action-packed program. Starting at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday, children will be delighted with special characters, activities, and crafts.
Each week features a different theme, including:

June 5 – Bluey Party
June 12 – Draw a Story With Me
June 19 – Stuffed Animal Pet Show (Bring your favorite plushie)
June 26 – Stories on the Lawn
July 3 – Color Obstacle Course.

Art in Nature Day Camp
2025-06-12 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-11 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Beech Creek Botanical Gardens, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, 44601
From weaving intricate patterns with natural materials to sculpting masterpieces from clay found in the wilderness, campers will immerse themselves in a world of artistic discovery.
We’ll capture the essence of the landscape through vibrant painting sessions, creating our own interpretations of the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Marlington STEAM Camp
2025-06-09 08:00 - 2025-06-13 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Marlington Middle School, 10325 Moulin Ave NE, Alliance, 44601
Join us for an exciting week of innovation and creativity at STEAM Camp! Students will take on a design challenge, using only repurposed materials to invent, design, and prototype their own unique solutions. Through hands-on exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving, campers will bring their ideas to life while developing critical thinking and engineering skills. Get ready to tinker, build, and create in this one-of-a-kind STEAM experience! Click here for more information.

HERO Day
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Beech Creek Botanical Gardens, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, 44601
This event is FREE with the presentation of this flyer. (Must have at least one child who is 0-8). The event is made possible by the Early Childhood Education Alliance and Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve.
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating our children and their HEROES. This can be a Dad, Grandpa, mentor, or even your Mom. This is a community event to provide time for families to enjoy each other. There will be FREE entry (with presentation of this flyer) for the entire family. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend quality time together with your HERO.

Critters Day Camp
2025-06-05 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-04 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Beech Creek Botanical Gardens, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, 44601
Discover all the creatures that call Beech Creek home and even some that don’t!
Special guest wildlife rehabilitators will stop by to introduce us to some extraordinary creatures and share their amazing rescue stories. It’s a hands-on, adventure-filled week perfect for young nature enthusiasts!

Girls Basketball Camps - Team Shootouts
2025-06-04 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-01 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, 44601
Location:
University of Mount Union: McPherson Academic & Athletic Complex (MAAC)
Additional Information:

Space is limited!
One Day Team Shootout
Guaranteed 4 Games
Champions will receive a prize
Teams are responsible for their own lunch

Refunds:
NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANCEL 14 DAYS OR LESS FROM DATE OF SHOOTOUT
Full payment is due with application (if you don’t want to pay online, you can pay $265 by check made payable to MVP Hoops, LLC)
Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact Suzy Venet Pietz at 330-823-4678 or venetsm@mountunion.edu.

Tabletop Gaming
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Rodman Public Library, 215 E Broadway St, Alliance, 44601
A new game is featured during each session of this family friendly program that is held on the first Tuesday of each month. Of course, other games available in the library’s collection will also be available for visitors to play and those attending are always welcome to bring their own games. The aim of the family program is to give area residents an opportunity to gather with others to play their favorite board games and make new friends. Light snacks will be offered and no registration is required to attend. Although the program is open to players of all ages, children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 330-821-2665, ext. 217.

Destination: Summer! Day Camp
2025-06-02 06:30 - 2025-08-15 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Alliance Family YMCA, 205 S Union Ave, Alliance, 44601
We believe that children should spend the summer building memories, not high scores. Our programming gets kids disconnected from technology and reconnected with laughter, fun, and being outdoors as we build community together!

Beech Creek Butterfly House Opening
2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Beech Creek Botanical Gardens, 11929 Beech St NE, Alliance, 44601
We invite you to visit Beech Creek Gardens on May 31st for the official opening day of our Butterfly House!
We’ve been working behind the scenes to make Beech Creek more accessible for families, and we’re thrilled to announce new Admission pricing (starting May 31st):
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults: $15
🧒 Kids: $10
What better way to kick off the season than with a visit to our Butterfly House—our most magical, must-see experience of the summer. Step into a world of fluttering wings, blooming flowers, and up-close encounters with beautiful butterflies. 🦋🌿

Sean Scott Memorial BMX Bike & Skateboard Jam
2025-05-17 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Memorial Park, 746 E State St, Alliance, 44601

Kids Craft
2025-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rodman Public Library, 215 E Broadway St, Alliance, 44601
Rodman Public Library’s monthly Kids Crafting program continues at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 8 when children, ages 7-12, are invited to come to the Main Library to create bubble art hydrangeas.
All materials used during monthly kids crafting programs are provided for free thanks to the Friends of Rodman Public Library.
Registration is required.
For more information, call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.
