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Open Play at Troy Gym TG4

November 08 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

This event occurs weekly,
on Saturdays

A young child crawls through a play tunnel during Open Play at Troy Gym TG4, enjoying active fun and movement in a safe setting.

Photo credit: iStock/FatCamera

Description

Kids can jump, climb and explore during Open Play at Troy Gym’s TG4 location. Designed for ages 1-19, this session includes 90 minutes of active fun in a safe, supervised setting. Pre-registration is required due to limited space.

Event cost: $20 for 90 minutes of play

Event times: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays

Additional Information

Website: https://www.troygym.com/tgweekends

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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