RARA Recreation

RARA Recreation The #1 recreation provider for Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township. Welcome to RARA! Enhancing lives & enriching community, one activity at a time.

The Rochester Avon Recreation Authority(RARA) has been providing recreational services to the communities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, and the surrounding communities in Michigan, since 1946. We provide recreation programs for ages 6 months to 110 years, in a variety of areas. Including: Adaptive/Special Needs, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Martial Arts, Gym/Cheer, Sports/Leagu

es, Special Events, Facility Rentals, Clinics & Classes, Day Camps, Fitness, Preschool, and any other idea that you bring to us.

Your next hobby? Dance 💃Our Adult Dance Classes are returning for 2026–2027 with Jazz and Tap classes for beginners, int...
08/30/2026

Your next hobby? Dance 💃

Our Adult Dance Classes are returning for 2026–2027 with Jazz and Tap classes for beginners, intermediate dancers, and advanced dancers. Take the stage with Level UP Recital Classes or keep moving with Level UP Term Classes.

🗓 classes start the week of 9/14! See below class times & dates.
🔗 https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=1148

Join us for a four-week Basic Drawing series that centers on foundational techniques designed to foster drawing skill de...
08/30/2026

Join us for a four-week Basic Drawing series that centers on foundational techniques designed to foster drawing skill development ✏

Each session will focus on different concepts such as contour line drawing, shading, cartooning, and urban sketching. Every week students will receive a handout that covers techniques learned in class.

🗓 Mondays, 9/14-10/5 (6:15pm-8:15pm) / ages 9-17
🔗 https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=1133

Spark your child’s curiosity with Early Einsteins at RARA! 🧠✨ These playful, recreation-based classes help toddlers buil...
08/29/2026

Spark your child’s curiosity with Early Einsteins at RARA! 🧠✨ These playful, recreation-based classes help toddlers build motor, social, and listening skills through movement, creativity, and exploration—all while having FUN!

Give your little one a fun place to play, learn, grow & shine!

🗓 Tinkering Twos: Tuesdays, 10/13-11/7 or Wednesdays, 10/14-11/8 (10:15am-11:15am)
🗓 Thinkin' Threes: Tuesdays, 10/13-11/7 or Wednesdays, 10/14-11/8 (11:30am-12:30pm)
🔗 https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=841

Did you know boys volleyball is the fastest-growing boys high school sport in the nation? Now is the perfect time to get...
08/29/2026

Did you know boys volleyball is the fastest-growing boys high school sport in the nation? Now is the perfect time to get in on the action! 🏐

Join Fun Time Sports for a 6-week boys volleyball clinic designed to build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Players will learn the fundamentals of passing, serving, setting, hitting, teamwork, and more all in a fun, positive, and supportive environment.

🗓 Sundays, 9/13-10/18 (1pm-2pm) / ages 7-14
🔗 https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=1106

We had so much fun this summer with Bites & Beats by the Paint Creek that we just couldn’t let the music end! We’re exci...
08/28/2026

We had so much fun this summer with Bites & Beats by the Paint Creek that we just couldn’t let the music end! We’re excited to add Harvest Days to the series this fall with Rochester Mills Beer Co. for three more nights of live music, food, drinks, and fun along the Paint Creek! 🎸🎶

Join us for a FREE fall music series at the Lions Park Amphitheater. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, grab some food and drinks, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather with friends and family. 🍂

📅 September 30 – October 2
🎵 SpaceCat • School of Rock Troy • Half Nelson
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Lions Park Amphitheater — located behind the Rochester Mills building
🍔 Food & drinks available for purchase from Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Don’t spend your day off sitting at home, come hang out with us at Camp RARA! Campers will enjoy a full day of games, ar...
08/28/2026

Don’t spend your day off sitting at home, come hang out with us at Camp RARA!

Campers will enjoy a full day of games, arts & crafts, time on our new playscape, fun in the turf fieldhouse, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends! Camp RARA is scheduled each day your children have the day off of school.

🗓 Friday, 9/25 + Monday, 10/12 (9am-4pm) / ages 6-12
🔗 https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity?nLeaguesId=1097

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day with RARA!! 🧸Join us for this Ballerina Bear Art class. Little artists will create the...
08/27/2026

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day with RARA!! 🧸

Join us for this Ballerina Bear Art class. Little artists will create their very own 3D ballerina bear using paper, paint, and pom-poms. Bring your creativity and feel free to wear your favorite tutu for the occasion!

A caregiver must accompany each child. We can’t wait to create, dance, and celebrate with you! 🧡

Register today at https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity

⛳️ Tee up this fall with RARA Golf Clinics!Whether your young golfer is picking up a club for the first time or ready to...
08/27/2026

⛳️ Tee up this fall with RARA Golf Clinics!

Whether your young golfer is picking up a club for the first time or ready to build on their skills, our Beginner and Intermediate Golf Clinics offer fun, supportive instruction designed to help players grow their confidence and improve their golf game.

From grip and stance to swing mechanics, shot selection, putting routines, and more, participants will learn through engaging drills and game-based activities while developing skills they can take to the course.

🏌️ Beginner Clinics: Ages 5–8
🏌️ Intermediate Clinic: Ages 5–12

Register today at https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity !

⚽️ Fall soccer is here at RARA! ⚽️Whether your child is just discovering soccer, developing their skills, or ready to ta...
08/26/2026

⚽️ Fall soccer is here at RARA! ⚽️

Whether your child is just discovering soccer, developing their skills, or ready to take their game to the next level, we have a soccer program for them! From Magic Soccer's academies, clinics, or leagues there are plenty of opportunities to learn, compete, build confidence, and have fun on the field.

Join us for a season of skill-building, teamwork, and a whole lot of soccer!

Register today at https://rara.activityreg.com/selectActivity !

Address

500 E. 2nd Street
Rochester, MI
48307

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+19478860007

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