Current Programs & Events
Adult Activities & Sports
Come join Zumba every Monday and Wednesday night from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Bath Community Center!
The cost is $8 for drop-in or $36 for the 6-week class. This program is available for adults ages 18+.
Family Activities & Events
Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Thursday, October 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Bath Elementary School parking lot.
Other events taking place are the Bath Township Public Library Fall Carnival from 4-7 p.m. at the library, the Car Show from 5-8:30 p.m. in the Four Corners parking lot, and the last Bath Farmers Market of the season from 3-6:30 p.m. in James Couzens Memorial Park.

Youth Activities & Sports
Registration for flag football will take place through August 23, 2023 for any child entering kindergarten through 7th grade. All Bath teams are part of the Haslett Youth Recreation Area (HYRA) flag football league.
Practices will begin the week of September 4th on Mondays or Wednesdays.
Games will be played in Meridian Township on Sunday afternoons. A game schedule will be provided by coaches following the start of practices.
For player registration, please complete the registration packet below and submit the completed packet and registration fee to the Township Offices. This may be completed in-person at the Township Offices, through our 24 hour drop box by the Township Office doors, or via mail to:
Bath Charter Township
ATTN: Recreation Department
14480 Webster Road
PO BOX 247
Bath, MI 48808
Any adult interested in coaching may complete the coaching application packet below and submit the completed packet and a photo/copy of their driver’s license to the Recreation Department. This may be completed in-person at the Township Offices, through the 24 hour drop box by the Township Office doors, or via email to bathrec@bathtownship.us.
Traditional in-person course (field day included)
Michigan’s traditional hunter education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors and Michigan conservation officers.
About the class:
- In person, traditional classroom setting including hands on training.
- Minimum of 10 hours over a minimum of two days.
- Written test (80% or better to pass) and practice assessment (pass/fail).
- Maximum $10 fee.
- Students under age 10 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian.
Online or take-home study course with a field day
This option provides the same information you would learn in the traditional hunter education course; however, the classroom portion is completed via an online course or a take-home study course.
Online + field day:
- Take the approved online hunter safety course.
- Register for a field day.
- Present a copy of your certificate of completion (voucher) of the online course at the start of the field day.
Take-home study + field day:
- Register for a field day.
- Make arrangements with the instructor to pick up the student manual, a minimum of one week prior to the field day.
- Complete the chapter review questions and present them at the start of the field day.
About the field day:
- 4 hours minimum
- Written test (80% or better to pass) and practice assessment (pass/fail)
- Maximum $10 fee
- Students under age 10 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian.
The Fall 2023 registration begins June 1st.
Registration is available at www.bathsoccerclub.com
Department Information
Bekah Kaguni, Recreation Coordinator
Email: bathrec@bathtownship.us
Program Registration
Township Offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bath Charter Township
14480 Webster Road
P.O. Box 247
Bath, Michigan 48808
Phone: (517) 641-6728
Direct Line: (517) 281-7402
Fax: (517) 641-4170
There is a secure, 24-hour drop box located next to the Township Office entrance that may be used for any Township business.
Quarterly Updates
To receive quarterly updates on Recreation programs, please send your request to be added to the parent email group to the Recreation Department.
Recreation Mission Statement
To provide educational programs, recreational activities, community facilities and quality parks for the enrichment of Bath Township residents.
Additional Information
The Parks & Recreation Plan 2018-2022 was adopted by the Board of Trustees on February 20, 2018.
Parks & Recreation Plan 2018-2022
Appendix A: Parks & Recreation Director Job Description
Appendix B: 2018 Parks & Recreation Budget
Appendix C: Map of Parks, Parcels & Facilities
Appendix D: Other Significant Recreational Facilities
Appendix E: MDNR Post-Completion Self-Certification Reports
Appendix F: Community Input Gathered
Appendix G: Publicizing for Public Input
To be considered for a volunteer coaching position, complete the coaching application and return it to our front office.
If you are being considered for a coaching position, you will be asked to:
- Submit a copy of your driver’s license for a background check if you have not coached in the past 12 months for Bath Township Recreation.
- Take the CDC Heads Up! Concussion Training in Youth Sports for coaches (if you have not already done this.)
- Submit a copy of the CDC Heads Up in Concussion Training for Youth Coaches Certificate indicating you have passed the 35 minute online training (unless you already have one on file with our office).
- Read, sign and return the Coaches Code of Ethics Pledge.
Handbook for Coaches, Participants & Parents
This handbook is presented to serve as a reference, so that you may understand the philosophies and guidelines regarding the youth programs and allow you to do your part to help make the Bath Charter Township programs a success.
Coaches (Pages 9-19)
Participants (Pages 20-23)
Parents (Pages 24-28)
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
It is believed that through these tough economic times, some children are not participating in after school activities due to a lack of funds. As a caring community, Bath Township Recreation wants to assist families who are struggling and afford the children in these families the opportunity to participate in parks and recreation programs.
For the past 12 months, we have been working to raise money to support a youth Scholarship Assistance Program (SAP).
Qualifications are as follows:
- Ages 4-18, and
- At least 1 parent must reside in Bath Charter Township, or
- Registrant must be a Bath School student (School of Choice counts as a resident), or
- You must participate in the Bath Schools free/reduced lunch program, or
- Carry a Bridge Card, or Medicaid Card with the child’s name on it.
Uniforms will not be a covered expense through the SAP program, only registration fees. If the participant needs a reversible jersey they may be required to purchase one for $20.00 if a used jersey is not available.
Please understand that not all offerings qualify for scholarship funding.
Scholarship applications are available at the Bath Township Offices.
Money raised through events offered, a donation canister, public and private assistance, and a letter and grant writing campaign, have all played a role in establishing this fund. No donation is too small.
Bath Township Recreation would like to thank and recognize the Joe D. Pentecost Foundation for their substantial donation in 2012 to provide the seed for the youth Scholarship Assistance Program fund.
Volunteers are always needed for Bath Township Recreation programs, such as Truck or Treat, Buck Pole, the Easter Bunny Event, etc.
If you are interested, please contact our office.