Indoor Playground & Playgroups

Play is an essential part of a child’s growth and development. Play with your child and connect with other families and children at the Tree House Indoor Playground. The space is open to any family with children 4 years of age or younger.

During Open Play, you’re welcome to pop in and out and enjoy the space at your own pace.

Descriptions of our playgroups are listed below.

Find the full playgroup and playground schedule on the Tree House calendar.

Calendar

My Grown-up & Me

My Grown-Up & Me is a structured 90-minute playgroup led by one of our Early Childhood Pros. Grown-ups and children participate together in activities designed to help families prepare for Pre-K and beyond. Expect music & movement, engaging story times, hands-on table activities, arts & crafts, and more!

If attending My Grown-Up & Me, families are asked to:

  • Arrive by 10:00 AM

  • Plan to participate in group activities together

Open to any family with children 4 years of age or younger. 

Currently offered Tuesday mornings from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Babies & Babble

Baby and Babble is a special playgroup designed for families with children 18 months and younger. During Babies and Babble, the indoor playground is reserved for these little ones and their siblings (4 years old and younger).  Families learn about topics relevant to their infant and play together.

Currently offered the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10 AM - 11:30 AM.

Playtime in the Park

During the summer, Tree House Family Resources and BHK Child Development host Playtime in the Park. Each week, children enjoy a light snack, fun child-friendly activities, and time to explore the park through play. Playtime in the Park rotates parks throughout the Copper Country. The playgroup is held in all types of weather, so families are asked to come prepared to play. Activities are designed with toddlers and preschoolers in mind, but families with children of any age are welcome to participate.

See our Events page for full schedule and park locations.

The Indoor Playground is an exploration space for children 4 years old and younger, and their parents/caregivers. With a designated infant space, a climbing wall, a tire swing, and other general play areas, it has plenty of developmentally appropriate spaces for your child’s developing mind.

Hours

Tree House Policies and Registration

  • The Tree House is a great space for Field Trips! Please review our field trip guidelines. All children must have a playground waiver signed by their parents prior to visiting the playground. Please contact Tree House Program Manager to schedule a field trip at programs@treehouseresources.org, calling (906) 482-9363.

  • Please review the Tree House Handbook prior to visiting the indoor playground or playgroups. It contains helpful information about Tree House programs and what to expect during a visit. 

    • One Year Family Membership: $250

    • School-Year Family Membership (September- May): $210

    • Fall (September-January 15) OR Winter (January 16 -May) Semester Family Membership: $120

    • Summer Membership (June-August): $75

    • Daily Family Fee: $7

    • Punch card: 6 visits for $35

  • Scholarships are available. Ask at the playground’s front desk for details.

  • A registration, is required for the indoor playground and playgroups. To save time, you may download the registration form and handbook prior to your first visit. Find the full playgroup and playground schedule on the Tree House calendar.

    Registration MUST be filled out by a parent or guardian. It can be filled out upon arrival at the Tree House.

  • All children and adults are asked to wear socks or indoor shoes at the playground. Thanks for helping keep the playground safe and clean. Socks can be purchased for $1 at the front desk.

    Snacks are only provided during a scheduled playgroup. During open play, families are welcome to bring their own snacks, but please no tree nuts or peanuts due to allergies. A small selection of snacks are available for purchase at the front desk.

  • Playgroups, indoor playground, and offices will be closed when local schools are canceled or have an early dismissal due to the weather or if the City of Houghton experiences an extended power outage. When local schools have a delayed start due to weather, playgroups, indoor playground, and offices will open at 10 am.

    We will announce closures through our texting app,  Facebook and radio stations.

Tree House Handbook
Registration Form

The magic number to graduate from Tree House Indoor Playground & Playgroups.

Why 5? While we know it may not be convenient for families with older children to attend playgroups or the indoor playground, there is a big difference in the way a 5-year-old plays and the way a toddler plays. While we do wish we could be everything to everybody, Tree House Family Resources is committed to establishing best practices for child development in our programs.