LET the ADVENTURE BEGIN CITY of GAHANNA Department of Parks & Recreation Civic Leaders

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G LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN CITY OF GAHANNA Department of Parks & Recreation Civic Leaders

TABLE OF CONTENTS City of Gahanna Advisory Committees Mayor: Tom Kneeland Parks & Recreation Board Civic Leaders 2 City Attorney: Shane W. Ewald Meetings are held at 7pm on the second Wednesday

of each month at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Gahanna City Council: All meetings are open to the public. Gahanna Events 3 Contact: [email protected] Cynthia Franzmann, Chair Ward 1: Stephen A. Renner Sarah Mill, Vice Chair Ward 2: Michael Schnetzer Eric Miller Rental Facilities 5 Ward 3: Brian Larick, President Daphne Moehring Ward 4: Jamie Leeseberg, Vice President Andrew Piccolantonio At Large: Karen J. Angelou Active Seniors 6 Jan Ross Nancy McGregor Ken Shepherd Brian Metzbower Aquatics 10 Parks & Recreation Staff Landscape Board Contact: [email protected] The Landscape Board is scheduled to meet Golf Course 13 Jeffrey Barr, Director Wednesday, Apr 4, Aug 8, Nov 7 at 6pm. Stephania Bernard-Ferrell, Deputy Director All meetings are open to the public. Alan Little, Parks Superintendent Jane Allinder, Chair Herb Center 14 Brian Gill, Recreation Superintendent Kevin Dengel, Vice Chair Pam Ripley, Office Coordinator Mark DiGiando Jim Ferguson, Parks Foreman Melissa Hyde Outdoor Experiences 17 Rob Wendling, Forestry Technician Matt Winger Marty White, Facilities Foreman Sara Crombie, Youth & Family Recreation Supervisor Thank you Camp Experiences 19 Scott Haden, Aquatic Recreation Supervisor We extend our deepest thanks to all of the Joe Hebdo, Golf Course Supervisor talented, dedicated individuals who support the Arts & Education 29 Zac Guthrie, Community Recreation Supervisor Department of Parks & Recreation in a volunteer Patrick Monaghan, Active Senior Recreation Supervisor and part-time capacity throughout our parks, Brooke Sackenheim, Herb Center Coordinator facilities, recreation programming and in an administrative role throughout the City. They are Recreation & Sports 31 too numerous to list here, but we cannot do what we do without you. How to Register 35

Volunteer Advisory Committees The Parks & Recreation Board created the following advisory committees to assist the Department of Parks & Recreation with facilitating planning, promoting and implementating with the assistance of volunteer residents. Call 614.342.4250 if you are interested in volunteering on any of these committees. Bicycle & Trail Advisory Committee The Bicycle Advisory Committee, originally formed in 1995, is instrumental to the formation of our Bikeway Plan. This committee meets on a regular basis to update the original plan.

Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee The Department of Parks & Recreation The Active Senior Advisory Committee meets regularly to provide input and suggestions wishes to recognize the Gahanna Parks regarding our Active Senior programs and the Gahanna Senior Center. Committee members & Recreation Foundation for its support must be members of the Senior Center. of many of our events and programs. These programs are shown throughout Natural Resources Advisory Committee this Gateway using the tree from the The Natural Resources Advisory Committee is tasked to inventory the natural resources in GPRF logo. Thank you! each of Gahanna’s parks.

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Advisory Committees Earth Day Park Scavenger Hunt Paws in the Plaza Scavenger Hunt powered by Amaze Escape Games Join the Olde Gahanna Community Partnership for Paws in the Plaza the first Thursday of every month, April-October, from 4:30pm to Parks & Recreation Board Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Get outside to celebrate Earth Day by exploring 138 acres of sunset for a special evening to spend with your favorite four-legged Meetings are held at 7pm on the second Wednesday woodlands, trails and creek way between Woodside Green Park friend all around Creekside Plaza and Olde Gahanna, 117 Mill St. of each month at City Hall unless otherwise noted. and Academy Park. The scavenger hunt will include clues and Follow the Paws in the Plaza on Facebook for event updates or visit All meetings are open to the public. challenges that will encourage participants to enjoy a family adventure www.PawsinthePlaza.com for details. Cynthia Franzmann, Chair through several of Gahanna’s most scenic areas. During the 8 day Sarah Mill, Vice Chair span, find clues and earn points to prevail as the Earth Day Hunt Eric Miller Herbs in the Alley Champions. The more clues you complete, the more points you earn. Daphne Moehring Join the Ohio Herb Education Center for an evening of conversation Bonus points will be awarded to users who check-in at the park on Andrew Piccolantonio with local plant experts, professional herbalists and artisan vendors all Facebook using designated hashtags. Participants begin by visiting Jan Ross while perusing the newest herbs of the season. All guests receive an www.optoutsidegahanna.com to learn how to play and to receive an Ken Shepherd herb swag bag. Purchase your tickets now at OhioHerbCenter.org email to get started. Day: Fri Date: May 11 Days & Dates: Wed, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 25 Landscape Board Time: 6:30-9:30pm Starting location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct. The Landscape Board is scheduled to meet Location: Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St. Wednesday, Apr 4, Aug 8, Nov 7 at 6pm. Tickets: $35 through May 10, $40 at the door All meetings are open to the public. Earth Day Community Service Day Jane Allinder, Chair The community is invited to participate in Earth Day with Gahanna Herb Day Kevin Dengel, Vice Chair Parks & Recreation. Come together with your community to work Presented by Andrea Taylor, State Farm Agent Mark DiGiando towards building a nature play area at Woodside Green Park. Special Come celebrate all things herbal and listen to herbal experts speak Melissa Hyde thanks to Girl Scout Troop 6827 for assisting in the development of the on a variety of subjects. Stroll through a multitude of local artists and Matt Winger play area and the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation along with vendors offering unique and handmade items. Shop over 100 varieties other donations to support the project. of fresh herbs available for purchase. Admission is free. To participate contact [email protected] or call Day: Sat Date: May 12 614-342-4250. Meet at Woodside Green Park. Time: 9am-4pm Day: Sun Date: Apr 22 Location: Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St. Time: 1-3pm Location: Woodside Green, 213 Camrose Ct. G-Town Get Down: GMAC Summer Tour Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Cinco De Mayo Glow Run Celebrate your neighborhood and join Gahanna Parks & Recreation Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation at this FREE “pocket” park event that includes games, activities and Enjoy Creekside Park with Gahanna Parks & Recreation for the Cinco food. The Gahanna Mobile Activities Center (GMAC) will be onsite. De Mayo Glow Run for an evening of fun, exercise, music, and laughs. Residents will have until May 31 to vote for their neighborhood park at The route will utilize the Creekside area including trails along the Big www.gahanna.gov/GMAC. The three parks with the most votes will play Walnut Creek, the path will be illuminated with glow sticks for safety. host to a block party. Join the fun and rally around your local park. The fun will continue with post-race events and specials at Creekside Events will be held 6-8pm; Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 7. More details will be District restaurants with live music, fun and dancing. Each participant posted online at www.gahanna.gov/GMAC. will receive glow products, festive, fun, glow attire is encouraged! All levels of runners and walkers are welcome, but go at your own pace, this is for FUN, so no timing or awards are given, but All finishers will Memorial Day Ceremony receive a custom beverage mug! Limited to the first 300 registered. The community is invited to remember all those who died in service RACE COURSE: The 3 mile race course will begin and end at to our country in the US military. To honor those who have served, Creekside Park front plaza and will go through the Big Walnut Trail purchase a brick by April 15 for Veterans Memorial Park. Applications through the Gahanna Golf Course. available at www.GahannaVets.org or Gahanna City Hall. Day: Sat Date: May 5 Day: Mon Date: May 28 Time: Race start 8:30pm Time: 1pm Fee: $15 through Apr 6; $20 through Apr 20; $25 through May 5 Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 73 W. Johnstown Rd. Sign up online at www.Gahanna.gov

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 3 Music in the Park Gahanna’s Independence Day Celebration Transform your Thursday evenings this summer! The 2017 Music in the Join the City of Gahanna in celebrating our nation’s Independence Park series was a fantastic success and we are excited to put together Day! A full day of activities is planned, concluding with fireworks. All another great line-up for 2018! This free, family-friendly music is events are subject to change. Visit www.Gahanna.gov for the latest brought to you by Make Gahanna Yours, Gahanna Parks & Rec and our updates. awesome sponsor, Toyota Direct! Bring a picnic, chairs or blankets and Day: Wed Date: Jul 4 enjoy a great concert. We kickoff with “School’s Out For Summer” with the Lords of Literature. Gahanna Lions Club Parade Day: Thu Time: 10:30am Date: May 31, Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 5, Jul 19, Aug 2, Aug 16 Location: Beginning at Clark Hall, traveling west on Granville and photo courtesy of Hillary Ferguson Photography Time: 6:30-8pm concluding at Royal Manor Plaza. Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Community Family Day Story Trail Celebration Time: 5pm Location: Olde Gahanna including Creekside Park and Plaza, 117 Mill St. Gahanna Parks & Recreation has collaborated with the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Gahanna school students to present the Fireworks Gahanna Story Trail. Join us as we kick-off a brand new story with a Time: Viewing area will open at 8pm; Fireworks launch at 10pm ribbon cutting, live music and free family activities. The event will also Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. kick off the start of the library’s summer reading program. Day: Fri Date: Jun 1 Time: 6:30pm Gahanna’s Great Outdoors Annual Summer Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Parks & Rec Party Celebrate National Parks and Recreation month by joining your Parks Creekside Live & Recreation staff for live music, kayaking and canoeing on the Big Presented by Lew Griffin Insurance Agency Walnut Creek, interactive games and inflatables. The evening will Bring your friends and coworkers for the summer concert series that conclude with “Cinema under the Stars” showing COCO, as well as a has been rocking Gahanna’s Creekside District since 2013. Enjoy new campfire with s’mores. Food trucks will be onsite for tasty snacks. and returning bands, food and drinks while enjoying summer evenings Day: Fri Date: Jul 20 in the park. Event is supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Movie: Coco Foundation along with other local organizations. Sponsorships are Time: 6:30-11pm (movie to begin at dusk) available, contact [email protected]. See complete lineup at Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. www.creeksidelive.com in April! Dates & Time: 6-10pm, 2nd & 4th Fri, Jun-Aug Muddy Miler Location: Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St. Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Introducing the FREE Muddy Miler Family Adventure! The Muddy Miler Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival is a themed adventure run offering the entire family obstacles, mud and Visit Gahanna presents the 20th Anniversary celebration of Visit more! WARNING: You will get muddy from head to toe if you want to Gahanna’s BIGGEST signature event: the Creekside Blues & Jazz conquer the Muddy Miler! Join us to explore the outdoors on our nature Festival (June 15-17) at Creekside Gahanna! We’re ramping up the trail that winds through the Southwest Flood Plain (near the Gahanna 2018 event by delivering 90+ hours of non-stop live music by dozens Swimming Pool). of incredible bands AND multiple headliners (including a few Grammy Registration winners)! In addition to the great line-ups on 5 stages, enjoy cocktail The event is free for the entire family. The first 200 participants will tastings, a Family Fun Zone, food and craft vendors and much more! receive a special Muddy Miler SWAG item. This event is open for all Snag your early bird tickets, VIP Packages and see the full line-up at ages. No age restrictions. www.CreeksideBluesandJazz.com. Schedule Please arrive between 12:30-3:30pm. Participants will be released in heats starting at 1pm. Heats are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please wait until your entire group in together before entering the start area. The City will not be responsible for any personal items. Please leave anything of value at home. We recommend that Muddy Miler participants wear closed toe, tight fitting shoes. Parking is available at the Gahanna Swimming Pool. Day: Sun Date: Aug 19 Time: 1-3pm (last heat to begin at 3pm) Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 150 Parkland Dr.

Shred It Day Saturday, April 21 Gahanna City Hall 9am-12pm

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photo courtesy of Hillary Ferguson Photography

Our facilities are ready for your event and may be reserved up to one year in advance. Call 614.342.4250 to make your reservation!

Outdoor Shelters Non-Peak Season: Peak Season: April - October November - March

Non- Rental Times Resident Resident Resident Non-Resident

Friendship Park 10am-2pm / $60 $90 $40 $50 Gazebo* 4pm-8pm Woodside Green 10am-2pm / $60 $90 $40 $50 Park Shelter* 4pm-8pm Friendship Park 10am-2pm / $120 $180 Shelter* 4pm-8pm $50 $60 Hannah Park 10am-2pm / $180 $270 $60 $70 Shelter* 4pm-8pm *Tue after Memorial Day through August 17: Due to camp, weekday rental time is 7pm-10pm and is not pro-rated. Indoor Facilities Weekday: Monday-Thursday Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Gahanna Rent hourly, Half Day (3 hr min) $40 $60 8am-2pm or $275 $400 Senior Center 8am-11pm 4pm-11pm Half Day Golf Course Rent hourly (3 hr min) $40 $60 8am-2pm or $275 $400 Clubhouse 8am-11pm 4pm-11pm

5+ hrs Senior Center, as available $160 $225 Full Day $400 $525 Golf Course

Herb Rent hourly, Rent hourly, $35 $50 $50 $75 Center as available as availiable Additional Information: • Visit www.gahanna.gov/rentals for complete rental procedures, FAQs, Cancellation/Change Policy and rental forms. Rates subject to change without notice. • Alcohol permits are available for purchase for rentals occurring at the Golf Course Clubhouse, Hannah Park Shelter and the Senior Center ONLY. • Facilities are rented on a first-come, first serve basis. Payment, deposit and reservation form is required to reserve the facility or shelter. Facilities are available for rent one calendar year in advance. For example, if you are interested in renting a facility for October 30, 2019, you may do so on October 30, 2018. • To rent a facility: reservation forms are available at the Parks & Recreation office or online at Gahanna.gov. Please call 614.342.4250 to check for availability. • The rental fee and refundable deposit are due at the time of reservation. The renter will be refunded the deposit if there are no damages nor violations to the agreement. The refundable deposit fee is 50% of the rental fee. This fee is charged at the time of the rental. • Additional permits required for all amusement providers (game trucks, inflatables, etc.) • Interested in re-occurring rentals? Call us to discuss rates. RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 5 Gahanna Senior Center 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. Active Seniors 614.342.4265

Welcome to the Gahanna Senior Center, a multi-purpose facility open to all adults ages 55+, offering diverse programs in recreation, physical fitness, nature/outdoor programs, day trips and travel programs, education, health and human services, community programs and volunteer opportunities. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. SAVE THE DATE Starting in April 2018, we are excited to be offering extended program hours to 7pm on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Senior Golf Membership Annual Memberships for individuals ages 55+ are $20 for Gahanna residents and $30 for non-residents. League Meeting Please stop by our office to register and learn of the many ways our programs may enrich your life!

Monthly Newsletter Check out our events and highlights in our monthly Senior Spotlight newsletter. Our newsletter Wed, Mar 28 and calendar of events are available at www.gahanna.gov/seniorcenter. 10am

Senior Center Facility Rentals Rental opportunities exist for special events. For information you may contact us at Senior Center 614.342.4250 or stop by Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm. Please see page 5 for rates. 480 Rocky Fork Blvd.

RECURRING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS

Yoga Gold Indoor Walking Senior Golf League Scrapbooking Yoga Gold 9:15am Between hours of 8-9:30am May 2 - Sep 5 9am 9:15am (also Fridays) at Bickley YMCA 7:30-10am Tee Times (also Mondays) Instructor: Ellen Smith Free to Senior Center Must register by April 11 Zumba Gold Instructor: Jane Rabe Cost: $5 members – Register at 9am Cost: $5 Senior Center Quilting Guild Instructor: Carolyn Strayer Crafts/Sewing Projects 9am Cost: $5 Wii Bowling League 10am Open Art Hand quilting in a small 10:15am Work on craft/sewing projects. 9:30am group setting Tai Chi – Chang Style Sales benefit Nationwide 10am Intro to Zentangle Art Children’s Hospital charity Game Day! Special Events 10:30am 10am Events & times vary Poker/Pinochle/ Instructor: Laura Emler, CZT Line Dancing Have fun with peers in a (11am- 2pm) Blackjack Cost: $30, (includes start- 10:30am casual setting (Bunco, LCR, See our monthly schedule (alternating weeks) up supplies) 4 week sessions Instructor: Robin Lawrence Tripoley & more!) for details 12:15pm ongoing Poses Cost: $2 Kitchen Band Art with Amber Calligraphy Duplicate Bridge 10:30am 2pm 1pm 12:30pm Bridge Card Group Join our band as we Instructor: Amber Houck Instructor: Sandy Mundy Cost: 50¢ 11:45am make melodies from basic Acrylic paint projects as Cost: $20, 4 week sessions (also Wednesdays) homeware gadgets! great gifts or display at ongoing Mahjongg Cost: 50¢ Performances at Center & home 1pm in community. Cost: $10/class Table Tennis Tai Chi for Arthritis & 3pm Zentangle Art- Fall Prevention Euchre Bridge Card Group (also Mondays) Advanced 1pm 12:30pm 6:30pm Advanced and Beginner 1pm Instructor: Kathy Campbell Cost: 25¢ (Also Mondays) players welcome. Instructor: Laura Emler, CZT $2 Cost: 50¢ Cost: $25, 4 week sessions Ceramics ongoing Table Tennis 1pm 3pm (also Thursdays) Bean Bag Baseball Advanced and Beginner 3pm players welcome. 6 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) Gahanna Senior Center Active Seniors 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. 614.342.4265 RECURRING MONTHLY ACTIVITIES MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS

Microwave Meals Lunch Social Hearing Screenings Garden Club Birthday Bash! 3rd Monday, 11am 2nd Tuesday, 11:30am (with Absolute Hearing 1st Thursday, 11am 1st Friday, 1pm Learn recipes and create Enjoy homemade food with Solutions) Apr - Oct Celebrate our monthly delicious meals with just a friends from Phia’s Kitchen! Last Wed 9-10:30am Educational classes led by birthdays as we enjoy microwave. Must Register. Must register. (Call Senior Center for our Herb Center staff along desserts and interactive Instructor: Patty Miller Cost: $5 appointment) with hands-on activities and games. Cost $5 field trips Lunch Meal Creative Cards Last Wednesday,12pm Herbal Kitchen 3rd Monday, 11:30am Must register by that 3rd Thursday, 11am Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun Monday. Call for menu. Cost: $5 Join artist Jean Langkamp Cost: $5 to create your own Red Hat Club greeting cards. Bingo! 4th Thursday Cost: $1 Last Wednesday, 12:45pm 12-3pm Must register by that Jewelry with Jean Monday Pinochle/Blackjack 2nd Monday, 1pm Cost: $2 Every other Thursday Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June (check calendar) Create your own Poker 12:15pm spectacular jewelry 3rd Wednesday, 2pm Cost: 50¢ Pinochle Cost: $1 Cost: $3 Cost: $2 Blackjack Book Review Group Poker 1st Monday, 3pm Every other Thursday 3rd Monday, 3pm (No group (check calendar) in Dec) 12:15pm Space Limited. Please call. Cost: $3

MEAL PROGRAMS

Lunch Socials Microwave Meals Enjoy friends and fellowship over a bowl of homemade soup Come learn how to prepare delicious meals and desserts from your and salad, or a tasty sandwich, and a side and a drink. Register. own microwave using recipes from our Instructor Patty Miller. $5/class. Cost $5/person. Must register at least 1 week in advance. Day: Tue Day: Mon Date: Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 Date: Feb 12, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21 Time: 11:30am-1pm Time: 11am Lunch Bunch Join us as we visit local restaurants while enjoying each other’s Potluck and Project Interact - company! $4/person if riding the Senior Center van. Depart the Intergenerational Program Senior Center at 10:45am. Attendees responsible for their lunch costs. First Wednesday of each month when school is in-session. Join us for a Register in advance. delightful and educational program presented by Gahanna-Jefferson Day Date Time Location school-aged students, and enjoy a delicious potluck feast prepared by Wed Feb 21 11am Cap City Diner - Gahanna our Active Seniors. This program is truly a rewarding experience for Wed Mar 21 11am Benihanna, Polaris everyone! Register in advance. Wed Apr 18 11am Mad Greek, Whitehall Day: Wed Wed May 16 11am Giammarco’s, Westerville Date: Mar 7, May 2 Time: 11:30am Lunch & Bingo If you like BINGO and food, you’ll LOVE this! ($2/Bingo + $5/Lunch). Register in advance by the prior Monday. Day: Wed Date: Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30 Time: 12-3pm

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LUNCH & LEARN SPRING SERIES ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS Free lunch will follow each presentation. Must register in advance. Herbal Kitchen & Culinary Delights Peanut Butter & Personal Safety Learn some new herbal tips and tricks as we demonstrate and create Gahanna resident and author Peg Hannah will present her new book herbal recipes on various topics for the season. Participants will be able release “Peanut Butter on the Wall, Marshmallows in the Microwave” to eat or take home their own samplings. Register at desk. Cost $5. an autobiography about raising six children in small town America at Instructor: Cheryl Wagner the end of the twentieth century. Additionally, Nancy Evans from New Day: Thu Date: Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17 Age Crime Stoppers will present on “Personal Safety and Defense”. Time: 11am-12pm Lunch sponsored by Gahanna City BBQ! Cost: $5 Day Date Time Wed Feb 14 11am-1pm Intro to Zentangle® Zentangle ® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create Fall Risk beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Discover the Kevin Smith, physical therapist from Nova Care Therapy, will present Zentangle ® history and philosophy in a calm, relaxing, and meditative on Fall Risk. When our activity level decreases our bodies change in a atmosphere. Each week you will learn structured patterns leading to variety of ways, and usually not for the better. Learn ways to improve a finished 3.5”x3.5” piece of art. No artistic ability is necessary. If you balance and stability in common everyday tasks such as walking, can hold a pen and sign your name you can learn Zentangle®! This is standing from a chair, or getting in/out of a car. a beginner’s class. 4 weeks. Day Date Time Day Date Time Cost Wed Mar 14 11am-1pm Fri Mar & May 10:30am-12:30pm $30 Living at Home with Arthritis Spring Fling at Hannah Park Hilton Dellinger, from Home Instead, will discuss Living at Home After a long Winter, come out and enjoy the park shelter with your peers With Arthritis - A presentation where we will look at the warning signs as we have lunch and enjoy fun activities in the great outdoors. and symptoms of arthritis, as well as some advice on prevention and $5/person. Please register in advance. treatment. Day Date Time Day Date Time Thu Apr 12 11:30am-3pm Wed Apr 11 11am-1pm Hearing Screenings Truth on Senior Living Communities Call the Senior Center to schedule a free appointment to have your Senior Living Truth Empowerment Series will host a panel discussion hearing and/or hearing aids checked. Receive assistance and advice as we learn about various living options such as independent, assisted from professional hearing specialists from Absolute Hearing Solutions. living, continuing retirement communities, CCRC’s, memory care, and Day Date Time skilled nursing. Are you starting to consider a move in the near future? Wed Apr 25 9-10:30am This is the session for you! Wed Jul 25 9-10:30am Day Date Time Wed May 23 11am-1pm Ice Cream Social – Open to Public Age 55+ Come join us at the Gahanna Senior Center as we enjoy an ice cream Artifacts of the Past social and celebrate National Senior Citizen Month. We will also hear Metro Parks’ Metro Five-O will present “Artifacts of the Past”. See from our Senior Advisory Committee regarding highlights and initiatives and touch some tools and implements that were used in the 1880s of interest to our membership. Register at the Senior Center. as we journey back in time and learn just how resourceful early Ohio Day Date Time residents were in their daily lives. This is sure to be a fun and exciting Wed May 9 1pm hand-on experience. Day Date Time Potluck Picnic at Creekside Park Wed Jun 13 11am-1pm Attendees will enjoy a potluck lunch at Creekside Park Stage, along with interactive games, FREE paddleboats, hikes on the island, and How to Pay for Senior Living discount shopping at the Ohio Herb Education Center. Register at the Senior Living Truth Empowerment Series will host this panel discussion. Senior Center by Jun 1. Senior living costs may be expensive; however, there are payment Day Date Time methods that may be utilized to make it easier to afford. Wed Jun 6 11am-1pm Day Date Time Wed Aug 8 11am-1pm Columbus Arts Festival Join us for a day of art, music, food, and FUN at the festival! Transportation provided from the Senior Center. Must register in advance due to limited seating. Day Date Time Cost Fri Jun 8 10:30am depart, 4pm return $4/person

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Kayak & Canoe 2018 TRIP & TRAVEL PROGRAMS If you enjoy getting outdoors, staying active, and trying something new, this is for YOU! We will travel to Alum Creek Reservoir to an Travel Presentations accessible launch where we will easily enter and exit the water for a Don’t miss our Travel Presentations highlighting excursions to Rocking beautiful morning on the water! Certified canoe and kayak Instructors Horse Ranch, Sedona Red Rock and the Grand Canyon, Cruise the will provide basic instruction. No experience necessary. Boats and Northern Isles, Lancaster/Hershey, Ireland/ Scotland, among several other equipment provided. day trip excursions to be announced! Please note registration deadlines Actvity Day Date Time RDR/NR are 1 to 2 months in advance depending on each excursion. So don’t 62041.201 Fri Jun 29 9am-1pm $10/$15 delay, register today! All presentations will be at the Senior Center. 62041.202 Tue Sep 18 9am-1pm $10/$15 Day of Presentation: Thu Date: Feb 1 Time: 10am Trips Highlighted: Lancaster/Hershey, Cruise Northern Isles, Senior Summer BBQ Sedona/Grand Canyon & Rocking Horse Ranch, & Day Trips Members of the Gahanna Senior Center will enjoy a FREE summer BBQ! Come enjoy some good eats, music, and games as we Day of Presentation: Thu Date: Apr 5 Time: 10am celebrate all things SUMMER! Register at Senior Center by July 3. Trips highlighted: Sedona/Grand Canyon, Rocking Horse Ranch, Day Date Time Christmas in New Orleans, & Day Trips Wed Jul 11 11am-1pm Day of Presentation: Thu Date: May 3 Time: 10am Senior Sunny Siestas! 55+ Trips highlighted: Ireland & Scotland, & Day Trips Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Join us for an exclusive Siesta Pool Party! Enjoy our relaxing pool or Day Trips (obtain brochures and day trip details at the Senior Center.) just lounge in the sun with food, music, and games. Please sign up in advance at the Senior Center. Free to Gahanna Senior Center Refine, Wine, & Dine and pool members age 55+. Cost is $9 for non-members (pool and In the heart of Amish country…we will enjoy David Warther Wood senior center) age 55+. Senior Center & pool members age 55+ may Carvings, Wine Tasting, an authentic Amish lunch prepared on an Amish bring one guest age 18 or older for free. Additional guests age 18 or homestead, and a stop at The Farm at Walnut Creek. older $9/person. Date: Fri, Apr 6, 2018 Day Date Time Mon-Thu Aug 20, 21, 22, 23 12-3pm Tulips and Carousels Mon-Thu Aug 27, 28, 29, 30 12-3pm Journey through Malabar Farms guided by an Ohio State Park Naturalist, Location: Hunters Ridge Pool, 340 Harrow Blvd. a delicious Amish lunch at Der Dutchman in Bellville, walk through beautiful tulip-filled gardens and trails at Kingwood Center, an antique Scramble FORE Seniors Golf Outing Carousel ride, and chocolate treats at Squirrel’s Den confectionary. Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Date: Thu, May 10, 2018 Open to the public ages 21 and over, this event will be an 18 hole scramble format! Attendees will enjoy exciting contests, prizes, grilled Royal Explorations lunch, drinks and other exciting giveaways. Proceeds will support Welcome to Ohio’s Mohican Country! We’ll stop at the Historical Gahanna Active Senior Programs. Stop by our Pro Shop or Senior Society’s Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, take a guided tour of a unique castle Center for details. Register by Aug 10. suite, an 18th century graveyard, Red Oak Tower view-points, a lunch Day Date Time Cost designed by Food Network star Gordon Ramsey, and then enjoy shopping Fri Aug 24 10am $65/golfer or $225/foursome at the Mohican Country Market. Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018

CLUBS & LEAGUES Overnight Excursions

55+ Senior Golf League

Come participate in our expanding 55+ Senior Golf League which Cruise the Northern Isles Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Faroe Islands, & Shetland Islands plays Wednesday mornings at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, Date: Jul 5-21, 2018 (16 days/15 nights) as well as other area golf courses. Join us at the league organization Cost: $5,699-$6,599/person double occupancy based on cabin meeting on March 28 if you are interested in participating. League selection. play will begin May 2. Day Date Time Wed Mar 28 10am Rocking Horse Ranch Resort Location: Gahanna Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. Relax at this famous resort featuring over 500 beautiful acres, a private lake, ongoing scheduled events and nightly entertainment. Garden Club Date: Sep 9-15, 2018 Do you have a green thumb or just want to learn more about Cost: $1,499/person double occupancy gardening, plants, herbs or flowers? If so, please join our Garden Club for our monthly educational session, as well as opportunities for Sedona’s Red Rocks & The Grand Canyon hands-on learning and fun. Join us for our initial meeting to Enjoy Arizona’s scenic railways including Verde Canyon and the Grand learn more. Garden Club meets every first Thu of the month Apr-Oct. Canyon, the old mining town of Jerome, and guided tours of various Day Date Time national parks. Thu Apr 5 11am-12:30pm Date: Oct 15-21, 2018 Location: Gahanna Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. Cost: $2,995/person double occupancy

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EVENTS Summer Hunters Gahanna Ice Cream Night Hours* Ridge Pool Swimming Pool $1 Ice Cream Sundaes beginning May 29 Admission included with membership or Daily Pass Open from Open from Location: Hunters Ridge Pool Fri, May 25 - Sat, May 26 - Day: Tue (weekly) Time: 4pm Mon, Sep 3 Tue, Aug 14 Daily Operating 11am-7pm 12-8pm Walking Taco Wednesdays Hours* $1 Walking Tacos beginning May 30 Independence Admission included with membership or Daily Pass 12-6pm 12-6pm Day Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool Day: Wed (weekly) Time: 4pm Back to School Hours* Effective Aug 15 - Sep 3 Weekday 3:30-8pm Closed Family Hot Dog Nights Hours, Mon-Fri $1 hotdogs, music, & games! Admission included with Weekend Hours 12-6pm Closed membership. $20/Non-Member families Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool Labor Day 12-6pm Closed Day: Every other Sun Time: 4pm Hours Dates: Jun 3 & 17, Jul 1, 15, & 29, & Aug 12 *Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather, special events or swim meets. Friday Night Waves – Teen Night $2 for Members, $5 Non-Members TN A fun night of music, games, and food by the pool! AQUATIC SCHOLARSHIPS Grades 4 - 7 only! The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation provides Location: Hunters Ridge Pool scholarships for aquatic memberships. Scholarship eligibility is Day: Fri Time: 7-9pm determined by participation in the Gahanna-Jefferson Free/Reduced Dates: Jun 22, Aug 3 lunch program. Scholarship applications and eligibility information is available online at www.Gahanna.gov on the Parks & Recreation Movie Nights page. $2 for Member/$10 Family Max $5 Non-Members/$20 Family Max Discounted admission begins at 4pm for non-members. Enjoy movie themed pool side games and activities. SWIM LESSONS Location: Hunters Ridge Pool Lessons are held at both Hunters Ridge Pool and the Day: Sat Time: 7pm, movie starts at dusk Gahanna Swimming Pool and are coordinated and Dates: Jun 30, Island Theme – Moana, scheduled through the Greater Columbus Swim Team Jul 28, Mystery Theme – Sherlock Gnomes of Ohio (GCSTO). Lessons are offered in both two week Day Breaker - Adult Swim and five week sessions, depending on days and times of lessons. Lessons are available both weekday and weekends + Supported by the Gahanna throughout the summer. 18 Parks & Recreation Foundation Admission included with Membership; $5 Non-Members Gather up the neighborhood big kids and join us for an For more information and to register for lessons, exclusive summer day break. Take back the pool while please visit www.gcsto.com and click on the LESSON the kids are back at school! REGISTRATION tab. 18 and over Day & Date: Thu, Aug 16 (GSP) Time: 12-3pm Day & Date: Tue, Sep 4 (HRP) Time: 12-3pm Discounted admission begins at 12pm for non-members. Bring your ID as all patrons will be carded upon entering.

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SUMMER LEAGUE SWIM TEAMS LIFEGUARD CLASS & EMPLOYMENT Refine swim strokes learned in lessons, work on competitive swimming OPPORTUNITIES skills, and enjoy the friendly, supportive atmosphere of a recreational Join our team this summer! We always need lifeguards at our pools; this summer team! Participants must be comfortable with basic strokes and is your opportunity to become a certified lifeguard and become a Parks & able to swim back and forth across the pool. Paperwork and payment Recreation employee. Participants must be able to pass all prerequisites, must be received prior to participating in practice sessions. Check perform skills with accuracy, and pass a written test with a score of at least online for full details including; suggested swimmer/diver skill sets, 80% for consideration in the hiring process. Must be 15 years of age by the mandatory family volunteer requirements and deposit amounts, and for last day of the course. Must attend ALL training session dates with the option. practice schedules and meet locations/date for each team. Choose from three options. Options B and C are Blended Learning courses and require study time away from class. Info Meetings on Sunday, April 22 Gahanna Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. Prerequisites: HRP Seahorses – 4:30-5:30pm Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic GSP Sea Lions – 6-7pm breathing. Learn how swim teams work, register for the team and secure your Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. parent/guardian volunteer dates! Also, order team suits and apparel. Complete a timed endurance activity, including retrieving a 10 pound object from a 10-11 foot pool depth and swim back to the wall with the object on SEAHORSES SWIM TEAM your chest. AT HUNTERS RIDGE POOL Register through Gahanna Parks & Recreation Location: Hunters Ridge Pool, 341 Harrow Blvd. Activity: 14251.201 Cost: $200 resident/$250 non-resident Fees: $80 Members, $95 Residents $105 Non-Residents Refundable Staffing Deposit: $50 per family *If participant has applied and interviewed by the department before Mandatory Family Meeting: Wed May 23, 6:30pm (youth come registration, class fee is only $40. ready to swim) Option A: Mar 26-29 Standard Practice Schedule: Starts May 29 (subject to change) Activity: 12411.201 Junior Varsity: Mon, Tue & Thu 10-10:50am Dates/Times: Mar 26-29: 9am-6pm Varsity: Mon, Tue, & Thu 8:45-9:50am All Team Practices: Wed 9-10:15am; Tue, & Thu 7-8pm Option B: May 8-13 Meets: Wednesday nights throughout the season Activity: 12411.202 Dates/Times: May 8-11: 4-8pm; May 12: 8am-6pm; May 13: 8am-12pm

SEA LIONS SWIM TEAM Option C: Jun 3-5 AT GAHANNA SWIMMING POOL Activity: 12411.203 Registration & Questions to ACE, Inc. at 614.478.5445, Dates/Times: June 3-5: 8am-6pm [email protected] Fees: (by league rules, must be a member of Gahanna Pools): $75 per child for swim OR dive FOR YOUR SAFETY - SWIM TESTS $110 per child for swim AND dive To ensure the safety of our members and guests, all swimmers, ages Fees for families with Multiple Swimmers/Divers 12 and under, will be required to take a swim test if they wish to use Two swimmers and/or divers in any combination, $200 maximum the diving board, or swim in the deep areas of the swimming pool. Any team fee per family. Three or more swimmers and/or divers in any child who does not take or pass the swim test will be restricted from the combination, $230 maximum team fee per family. deep water but may still gain access to the shallow areas of the pool.

Booster Club Fees – These fees are used to fund concessions and Swim Test Requirements team events, and they apply to both swimmers and divers. Booster fees Each swimmer wishing to gain access to the entire pool area must are $20 for your first child, $16 for the second child, and $12 for each complete the following test: additional swimmer/diver you may have. Swim 50 yards without stopping in good form on their front side Note on Team Fees: Gahanna Sea Lions swimmers who become beginning in the shallow end of the pool. part of the Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio (GCSTO) for the spring and/or summer may be eligible for additional discounts on Jump into water over his or her head, return to the surface, and tread their GSL or GCSTO team fees. Please contact GCSTO head coach water for 45 seconds in a vertical position with his or her and GSL owner, Steve Nye, at [email protected] for more whole head above water. information. Practice and Meet Schedule: www.gcsto.com If a child successfully passes both components of the test, they will be given a wrist band. Wrist bands must be worn to access the restricted pool areas. New wrist bands may be obtained at the front desk from an Aquatic Staff member as successful completion of the test will be noted on the member’s accounts.

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2018 POOL MEMBERSHIPS

Membership Types Gahanna Resident Rate Non-Resident Rate Valid at Regular Regular BOTH Pools Early Bird until Sneak Peek Early Bird until Sneak Peek June 1 - June 1 - April 30 May 1 - 31 April 30 May 1 - 31 end of season end of season Single: Ages 11+ $140 $170 $195 $145 $195 $215

Couple: 2 people, $190 $225 $255 $210 $255 $270 same household Family: 3+ people, $225 $265 $300 $255 $305 $330 same household Junior (ages 3-10) & Senior (ages 55+) $70 $85 $100 $90 $105 $120

Sitter add-on $70 $80 $90 $70 $80 $90 Bonus Passes available for the first 500 memberships sold. Act fast, bonus passes will run out!

ABOUT MEMBERSHIPS Membership with Gahanna Aquatics gives pass holders access to BOTH of our public facilities – Gahanna Swimming Pool and Hunters Ridge Pool. Individuals must be 11 + years of age to enter either facility alone. Those 10 and under must be under the supervision of a parent/guardian or registered provider. All swimmers 12 and under are required to take a Swim Test each season, in order to use the deep areas of the pools.

PAYMENT OPTIONS Purchase a membership before May 31 for a series of 3 payments, or in the month of June for 2 payments. First payment will be at the time of purchase and the Thanks for a great 2017, remaining payments will be charged on the 1st of each following month. Be sure to purchase before April 30 for special Early Bird rate! Gahanna! On behalf of the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation, thank you for attending our Guest Fees 2017 Creekside Live and Creekside Hops & Daily Pass - All Day $9 Vines Festival. Because of your support, we have brought in more than $445,000 Daily Pass – After 3:30pm $6 through community sponsorships, events and donations and have given back more RENTAL than $250,000 with an additional $70,000 Visit www.Gahanna.gov/aquatics for more details, including pricing, for all of our rental opportunities. pledged in scholarships, park improvements, community partnerships and more! Pool After-Hours Events Looking for an after-hours space for your event or group? Rental fees include lifeguards and shelter space at HRP. We value your support and can’t wait to see everyone in 2018! Shelter Shelter rentals are available at both HRP and GSP throughout the season. Plan your next birthday party or family reunion today!

Umbrella & Chairs Rent a reserved umbrella space with 2 reclining lounge chairs, 2 sand chairs, and a small table for either a full or half day.

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Golf Course Gahanna Municipal Golf Course 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. 614.342.4270

Welcome to the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course! The golf season Scramble FORE Seniors Golf Outing is March - November, weather permitting. We have open golf Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Monday-Friday, walk-ins are encouraged! The course hosts league Open to the public ages 21 and over, this event will be an 18 hole play on weekdays throughout the season; tee times are not available scramble format! Attendees will enjoy exciting contests, prizes, grilled during league play hours. Call ahead for tee times on holidays and lunch, drinks and other exciting giveaways. Proceeds will support weekends! Call the ProShop or check the website for more information Gahanna Active Senior Programs. Stop by our Pro Shop or Senior about our leagues and other special events throughout the season! Center for details. Register by Aug 10. Day Date Time Cost Chili Bowl - Golf Season Kickoff! Fri Aug 24 10am $65/golfer or $225/foursome Join us for the annual Chili Bowl Season Kickoff event at the Gahanna Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course Municipal Golf Course! We invite you to play 9-holes and enjoy some chili from local businesses to kick off your 2018 golf season! Now Rangers Needed! is the perfect time to check out the golf course, leagues, events and Do you like to interact with a diverse group of people and love purchase your annual membership! Tee times are available from 8am the game of golf? Volunteer to be a ranger and enjoy some to 2:30pm. Chili will be available starting at 11am. free golf as well! Contact Joe Hebdo at 614.342.4270 or Day Date Time [email protected] for more information. Sat Apr 7 11am Cost: $8 per person with logo ball Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Golf Outings The Gahanna Municipal Golf Course is available to host your next event. Golf outings are great for family and class reunions, fundraisers, 55+ Senior Golf League employee functions, and more! We can create an affordable package Come participate in our expanding 55+ Senior Golf League which to best accommodate your needs. Contact the Golf Course at plays Wednesday mornings at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 614.342.4270 or [email protected] to plan your outing. as well as other area golf courses. Join us at the league organization meeting on March 28 if you are interested in participating. League play will begin May 2. Day Date Time Wed Mar 28 10am Location: Gahanna Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. 2018 Annual Membership Rates

Pars with Parents Non- Kids get your parents, parents get your kids and join us at the Resident Resident course for a fun and active experience! Come to the course to spend some time outside with your kids and teach them a little about Adult $357 $407 the game of golf. Cost is per person. Contact the Golf Course at 614.342.4270 to learn more about the program and book your tee Couple $510 $610 times! Junior $255 $305 Day Date Time RDR/NR (under 18) Fri Jun 8 11am-3pm $5/$10 per person Senior (55+) $255 $305 Fri Aug 10 11am-3pm $5/$10 per person Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Senior Couple $408 $508

Grandparents and Golf This program encourages grandparents to get their grandkids out on the course for a fun and active experience! Come on out to play some golf and spend time with your grandparents and grandkids! Cost is per person. Contact the Golf Course to inquire and book your tee times, call 614.342.4270. Day Date Time RDR/NR Fri Jul 27 1pm-3pm $5/$10 per person Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 5 13 110 Mill St • 614.342.4380 Herb Center OhioHerbCenter.org

LEARN - INTENSIVES SERIES SHOP Take your learning to the next level The Ohio Herb Education Center is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6pm, and Saturday 12-4pm. Shop our selection of herb-related educational books, body care products, teas and tea ware, culinary items and our Gahanna Herb Group signature Herbal Surrender line of products. The Gahanna Herb Group is a 9-month program that focuses on herbs and their uses. Each month participants study one herb in depth, as well as learn hands-on culinary, cultivation and craft techniques. VISIT Herbs are viewed and studied from botanical, historical, folkloric, and wellness points of view. The group also receives informative guides Summer Herbal Studio that extend the learning beyond the classroom. Instructors include Long sunny days spent with friends, warm evenings that invite Herb Center staff as well as guest experts from Central Ohio. This you to stay out late. Summer is the perfect time to explore the Herb cooperative learning environment is for individuals who would like to Center and feed your curiosity about herbs! During this summer dedicate time to earn a deeper understanding of all things herbal. come discover something new, and listen to a short explanatory talk and complete an easy DIY project. The subject is only limited by “The instructors worked well together and were very informative. They your imagination, and might include a culinary activity like honey made learning about herbs fun. I liked the hands on approach that preservation or creating a spice blend, or a craft activity such as kept the classes interesting and I was able to use what I learned right pressing flowers or creating a small herbal pendant. away.” –Past Herb Group Member Dates: Wednesdays through Fridays Jun 6- Aug 24 Time: 2-4pm Benefits include: monthly class, fresh or dried herb for home Cost: $10 per person, includes talk and one craft project practice, newsletter, 10% off all gift shop items. RENT Day/Dates: Tuesdays, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, and May 8. Looking for a unique space to hold your next event? Consider the Time: 6:30-8pm Ohio Herb Education Center’s parlor. Suitable for parties up to 25 people, this intimate, historic space offers the options of three round Activity Option RDR/NR tables, two porches and a kitchen. See page 6 for rental details or call 52254.304 Spring Quarterly Payment $80/$90 Mar-May 614.342.4380. 52254 One Time Drop in $30/$35 Instructors: Jennifer Schneller & Brooke Sackenheim Location: Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill St.

Intensive Information Sessions If you are considering Gahanna Herb Group or Fundamentals of Home Herbalism, but are unsure which one is the best fit for you, consider attending one of our free information sessions. We will discuss the details of each program, answer questions, and meet instructors and past participants. No Registration Required. Begins promptly at 6:30pm. Age: 18+ Day Date Time Tue Jul 10 6:30pm Tue Aug 14 6:30pm Instructor: Herb Center Staff RDR/NR: Free

14 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) LEARN - WORKSHOPS Capturing Flavor: the Art and Science of All workshops are held at the Ohio Herb Education Center, Infusions 110 Mill St., unless otherwise noted. Join us as we explore the basic technique of infusion. This simple method captures deep flavors and potent herbal constituents, and Herbal Tea Circle opens the door to a wider world of culinary and herbal practice. We Join us the first Wednesday of each month for an informal evening of will work with the three basic types of infusion, taste some samples, tea and herbal discussion. We will sample a featured tea or blend, and learn recipes that can be applied at home. and enjoy light refreshments with an herbal twist, spending the hour Activity Age Day Date Time discussing whatever herbal topics the group is interested in. 52251.101 14+ Sat Mar 31 1-2pm Day: Wed Dates: Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6 Instructor: Jennifer Schneller Time: 7-8pm RDR/NR: $20/$25 Instructor: Jennifer Schneller RDR/NR: $5/$7 Wild Herb Walks Beneficial herbs and plants are all around us, and often overlooked as simply “weeds.” Join us on a walk in and around the Parks of NEW DIY SERIES Gahanna. Take home the knowledge of what you may be able to Is your Pinterest page full of projects you haven’t tried yet? Have discover growing in your back yard! Wear comfortable shoes and be you ever watched a simple DIY video, but have yet to make anything? prepared to venture on foot. We will also discuss proper wild-crafting This year, we are offering one-hour hands-on classes to demystify do-it- etiquette. Pre-registration by Friday noon is required. Meet at the yourself videos, blogs and Pinterest perfection. Each class will focus entrance signboards at each park. on one product, going in depth with how-to knowledge as well as Instructor: Amanda Ferguson addressing pitfalls and creative substitutions. At the end of the hour, go RDR/NR: $5/$7 per family home with your product and cross that project off your list. Let’s have fun and make stuff! Activity Day Date Time 52271.204 Sat Apr 7 1-2pm Thrifty Herbal Homecare Location: Gahanna Woods, 1501 Taylor Station Rd. This spring we delve into making green cleaning products from simple ingredients found around the house. The trick to running a natural 52271.205 Sat May 26 1-2pm home is to learn a few simple techniques, and then replicate them all Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct. over the house. Over the next two months we will work with the basics, 52271.302 Sat Sep 22 1-2pm helping you feel at home making easy cleaners. Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Activity Topic Day Date Time 52303.101 Kitchen/Bath Sprays Thu Mar 15 7-8pm 52271.303 Sat Oct 13 1-2pm 52303.102 Kitchen/Bath Scrubs Tue Mar 27 7-8pm Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct. 52303.103 Laundry Detergent Thu Apr 19 7-8pm 52303.104 Laundry Stain Stick Tue Apr 24 7-8pm A Container Herb Garden Instructor: Amanda Ferguson If you have limited time and space to grow plants, but long for RDR/NR: Single Class: $15/$18; Series: $50/$60 fresh herbs at your fingertips, this class is for you. Find out the best combinations of herbs to start in outdoor pots, and what mixture of soil, water and fertilizer will allow them to continue to grow so you can enjoy them all summer long. Take home recipes and start your own container herb garden this spring! Activity Age Day Date Time Fundamentals of Home Herbalism 52266.101 14+ Sat Apr 28 1-2:30pm Returns September 2018 Instructor: Jennifer Schneller RDR/NR: $35/$40 Learn to use herbs to support health and wellness at home. Spring Plant Swap Join us for our beginning-of-season, clear-out-space-in-your-garden- beds plant swap! Categories will include bulbs, hostas, peonies, dahlias, daylilies, succulents, and anything else that is taking over your garden space. Drop-off/set-up will start at 2pm, with the swap starting promptly at 2:30. This event is free, but please RSVP to the Herb Center to participate. Open to all ages. The information provided by the Ohio Herb Education Center is Day Date Time primarily for reference and education. It is not intended to be a Sat Apr 28 2pm substitute for the advice of your personal physician. The Herb Center does not advocate self-diagnosis or self-medication; nor does the Herb Center endorse alternative medicine in lieu of traditional medicine; it urges anyone with continuing symptoms, however minor, to seek medical advice.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 15 Swarm Management Herbal Ice Cream Being able to manage swarming bee behavior is especially important Yes, you read that right: in this class, we are going to super charge in an urban setting. This class will start with an exploration of the America’s favorite frozen summer treat! Come learn about infusing biological process of swarming and then outline how to use that as flavor and wellness into creamy goodness, and then the best methods a foundation to recognize the signs of swarming behavior and take for churning out a delicious dessert. We will sample an herb infused ice appropriate actions to properly mitigate and manage swarming. cream, and discuss the differences between ice cream and sorbet. Activity Age Day Date Time Activity Age Day Date Time 52277.201 16+ Sat May 5 10am-1pm 52257.101 14+ Sat Jul 21 1-2pm Instructor: Dave Noble Instructor: Jennifer Schneller RDR/NR: $75/$85 RDR/NR: $30/$35 Aromatherapy Foundations Class Come to a relaxed, informative class about essential oils. Learn safety, dilutions, applications, and recipes. We will discuss how to research any essential oil you may have or buy, and how to use them in a safe, effective manner. Lavender and Sweet Orange essential oils will be studied and you will use these oils to make your own blend to take home. Manual and blending materials will be supplied. This class is required if you want to continue your essential oil studies with Deborah. Activity Age Day Date Time 52292.202 18+ Sat May 19 11am-12pm Instructor: Deborah Zerkle, LMT, CA RDR/NR: $25/$30 Hydrosols Do you use essential oils? Expand your aromatic toolbox with hydrosols. Hydrosols are the water portion of distillation, a process that extracts essential oils and hydrosols from plants. In class you will learn how they are made, storage, resources, plus information on using them with kids, pets, and beyond. You will learn how Lavender, Frankincense, Peppermint, and Calendula hydrosols can help support your skin during the summer months. Take home three hydrosol products, a manual, and recipes. All material provided. *Aromatherapy Foundations Class with Deborah is recommended. Activity Age Day Date Time 52295.202 18+ Sat May 19 1-2:30pm Instructor: Deborah Zerkle, LMT, CA RDR/NR: $30/$35

Pollinators 101 Come celebrate pollinators at the Herb Center with a 2 hour workshop on everything you ever wanted to know about flower-friendly wildlife. For those who just don’t have time to run their own beehives, this workshop will discuss more than just honeybees and butterflies. Learn about the variety of animals that act as pollinators, plants that support HERB DAY them and ways to attract them. We will look at plant lists, garden presented by Andrea Taylor elements, how to bring everything together into a pollinator-friendly design, and the next steps for making your yard a pollinator paradise! Saturday, May 12 9am - 4pm Activity Age Day Date Time 52267.201 14+ Sat Jun 23 1-3pm Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St. Instructor: Amanda Ferguson RDR/NR: $30/$35 Come celebrate all things herbal. Listen to herbal experts on a variety of subjects and stroll through a multitude of local artists and vendors that offer unique and special handmade items. And be sure to browse through over 100 varieties of fresh herbs available for purchase for your home and garden.

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COMMUNITY GARDENS Project WILD Training Project WILD is a supplemental curriculum supported by the Ohio Division of Community Garden Plots Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife that focuses on wildlife and The Community Gardens at Friendship and Hannah Parks are wildlife habitat in support of lessons in science, math, English and language the perfect places to grow your garden. New policies and procedures arts across the curriculum. Hands-on experiences with the natural world bring are in place to create a true community garden atmosphere. Ohio’s Learning Standards to life, by analyzing and interpreting data, describing Renewal for the 2018 season begins March 1. If you wish to renew patterns and conducting investigations inside and outside your classroom. Join the same plot as the previous season, you must renew annually us to model and receive activities from the national Project WILD and Aquatic no later than March 21. All plots not renewed by this date will be WILD materials along with Ohio wildlife education resources for your science released for general sale. and field studies. Join Linda Pettit from the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation We look forward to working with GRIN this season and providing District in this fun, interactive and engaging workshop. Gahanna residents with fresh local produce. In order to maintain this Age: 18+ goal, plots will not be available to rent after June 1. Any remaining Activity Day Date Time plots will then be planted, managed and harvested by city staff. 62251.101 Sat Mar 10 9am-4pm Instructor: Linda Pettit Friendship Park (new plots) RDR/NR: Free Location: 150 Oklahoma Ave. Location: Gahanna Parks Garage @ Friendship Park, 152 Oklahoma Ave. Lease Term: Mar 1, 2018-Oct 31, 2018 Friendship raised beds are available in two sizes: OUTDOOR EXPLORER SERIES 4’x4’ bed: RDR: $10 each NR: $15 each Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation 4’x8’ bed: RDR: $15 each NR: $20 each Explore the outdoors with Gahanna Parks & Recreation staff! Families can come explore in guided play and outdoor education for each specific theme. Hannah Park Get your hands dirty and learn more about the world around you! Location: 6547 Clark State Rd. Ages: 5+ RDR/NR: Free Lease Term: Mar 1, 2018-Oct 31, 2018 Hannah raised beds are available in two sizes: Night Hike 4’x8’ bed: RDR: $15 each NR: $20 each See what Gahanna’s parks and trails look like in the moonlight! Under the 4’ round x 2’ tall or 4’ round x 3’ tall beds: light of a full moon, Parks & Recreation Staff will lead a guided night hike. RDR: $10 each NR: $15 each Lights will be provided, to assist with more visibility and safety. Hike will begin promptly at 8:30. Activity Day Date Time How Does Your Garden Grow? Ask a Master 65261.201 Thu Jun 28 8:30-10:30pm Gardener Location: Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill St. Calling all Gahanna gardeners and community garden participants! Bring your gardening questions and join OSU Master Gardeners Creeking for a unique learning opportunity at our Hannah Park Community Explore the Big Walnut Creek by stepping in to it and discover the habitants Gardens. Companion plants, crop rotation, soil building common of this unique ecosystem. Participants should wear old, appropriate closed- pests. Each month a free new lesson will be presented followed by a toe shoes they wouldn’t mind getting wet and muddy. Wildlife catching Q&A session. This is a rain or shine event with a tent. equipment will be provided, and staff will be available to help direct activity Day: Thu and share some great nature knowledge. This is an open house style Date: May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11 program. Time: 6:30-7:30pm Activity Day Date Time Instructor: OSU Master Gardeners 65261.202 Sun Jul 15 1-3pm RDR/NR: Free Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd. Fishing Whether you have years of fishing experience or this is your first try at it, this is a great opportunity to learn to fish. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring along their own as well. This is an open house style program. Activity Day Date Time 65261.203 Sat Aug 4 9:30-11:30am Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 17 Exploration Paddle Pool Boating Day Explore the Big Walnut Creek on a paddling adventure! Naturalists will Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation be on-hand to talk about the ecosystems and watersheds that make Gahanna Swimming Pool will play host to kayakers and canoers to the Big Walnut Creek a crown jewel of Gahanna. The journey will practice their skills such as strokes, rolls and rescue moves. begin at the northern border of Gahanna, at Morse Rd. and Stygler The open sessions are for practice, not lessons, but experienced Rd., floating down the creek, venturing through several of Gahanna’s paddlers will be available to help. No advance registration is required. Parks, City of Columbus properties and the airport, ending at Pizzurro Participants can bring their own boats and equipment or borrow one Park. Gahanna Parks & Recreation certified kayak/canoe instructors from Gahanna Parks & Recreation. Proper swim attire is required. A will lead the float along with naturalists from Columbus Recreation helmet is required for those practicing rolls. The kayaks and canoes & Parks and Franklin County Metro Parks, providing a natural must be rinsed, inside and out, prior to use and a hose will be available interpretation of these one of a kind outdoor places. All equipment will near the pool. Youth must be supervised by an adult. be provided, and lunch is included with registration. Participants 17 Day Date Time and under must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should park Sun Aug 12 4-8pm at Pizzurro Park, and transportation will be provided to the boat launch Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Dr. site. Cost: Members Free / Non-members $5 per boat Age: 12+ Activity Day Date Time RDR/NR Big Walnut Creek Family Canoe & Kayak Float 65041.201 Sat May 5 8:30am-3:30pm $15/$20 Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Big Walnut Creek waterway that Location: Park at Pizzurro Park, 940 Pizzurro Park Dr., transportation is right here in our backyard! The day will start at the boat put-in at to the launch site provided. the corner of Morse and Stygler Roads with ODNR/American Canoe Association certified instructors providing a Paddling SmartStart Active Adult Kayak & Canoe introduction to canoeing and kayaking. After the paddling introduction, If you enjoy getting outdoors, staying active, and trying something the float will begin at the creek under the Morse Road bridge and new, this is for YOU! We will travel to Alum Creek Reservoir to an conclude at Friendship Park. Participants 17 and under must be accessible launch where we will easily enter and exit the water for a accompanied by an adult. A light lunch at Woodside Green Park will beautiful morning on the water! Certified canoe and kayak Instructors be included along with canoes, kayaks, life vests, paddles and guides will provide basic instruction. No experience necessary. Boats and to help along the float. Participants should park at Friendship Park, and equipment provided. transportation will be provided to the boat launch site. Actvity Day Date Time RDR/NR Ages: 8+ 62041.201 Fri Jun 29 9am-1pm $10/$15 Activity Day Date Time 62041.202 Tue Sep 18 9am-1pm $10/$15 65041.301 Sat Sep 29 9am-3pm RDR/NR: $15/$20 (per person) Location: park at Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave., transportation to the launch site provided Paddlin’ in the Moonlight Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Bask in the glow of July’s Full Moon…the Buck Moon! While floating down the Big Walnut Creek certified instructors will be on hand to provide a paddling adventure like never experienced before. The CREEKSIDE PADDLE BOATS evening will conclude over a bonfire in the park with refreshments. All equipment will be provided including lights. Space is limited, paddling Spring Summer Fall experience is recommended, and participants must meet essential May 4 - 27 May 29 - Aug 19 Aug 20 - Oct 1 eligibility criteria (posted online). Paddle will begin at Woodside Green Sun 12pm - 5pm 12 - 8pm 12pm - 5pm Park, participants should park at the ending location Friendship Park, a shuttle will be provided to take participants to the launch location. Mon Closed 4 - 8pm Closed Age: 18+ Tue Closed 4 - 8pm Closed Activity Day Date Time RDR/NR 65041.202 Fri Jul 27 7:30pm $20/$25 Wed Closed 4 - 8pm Closed Shuttle Location: Friendship Park 150 Oklahoma Ave. Thu Closed 12 - 8pm Closed Fri 4-8pm 12 - 9pm 4pm - 8pm Sat 11am - 4pm 11am - 9pm 11am - 4pm The Department of Parks & Recreation wishes to recognize the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Cost: $6/ride for 2 person boat or $8/ride for 4 person boat for 30 min for its support of many of our events and programs. *Schedule is weather dependent. Hours may vary for special events, holidays These programs are shown throughout this Gateway and/or other conditions. using the tree from the GPRF logo. Thank you!

18 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) Dear Gahanna Camp Families, Welcome to Gahanna’s camp experiences! We have a wide range of camps from which you and your camper can choose, from traditional day camp programs to those that focus on a specific sport or specialty. Camp Friendship Camping Company (CFCC) encompasses all of the camp programs run by Gahanna Parks & Recreation. These programs are accredited by the American Camp Association and are staffed by Parks and Recreation. On the other hand, specialty camps are camps that are overseen by third party organizations, with whom Parks and Recreation contracts with to help give families more variety in their summer camps. Whether it’s your first time with Gahanna summer camps or you’ve been enjoying them for years, we hope that you find something that fits your family well and helps you have a great summer! Check out the listing below and the following pages for details about all of our camp offerings!

SPECIALTY CAMPS LOCATION AGE PAGE # Little Medical School® Clark Hall 5-10 22 Little Veterinarian School® Clark Hall 5-10 22 Engineering for Kids - School Day Off Camps Clark Hall 5-12 20 Junior Engineering for Kids Camps Clark Hall 4-7 20 Engineering for Kids Camps Clark Hall 8-12 20 Engineering for Kids – 4th of July Week Camp Clark Hall 5-12 22 Silly Sets Tennis Camp Hannah Park 3-6 20 Jump Start Sports Camp Academy Park 6-12 21 CFCC EXPERIENCES AGE PAGE # CFCC Spring Break Camp Lincoln Elementary 5-12 23 Nature Bugs Friendship Park Gazebo 4-6 23 Camp Hannah - Traditional Hannah Park 5-12 24 Camp Friendship - Adventure Friendship Park 7-12 25 COSI: You’re the Scientist - 4th of July Week Camp Friendship Park 5-12 22 Back to School Bash Friendship Park 5-12 24 CORE see details 12-14 26 LEED (Counselor-In-Training program) see details 14-16 27 Descriptions on the listed pages provide complete details.

How to Register for Camp Programs Come to Camp Registration Day for priority registration – some programs will fill this day! Saturday, February 24 @ 9am-1pm Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road

Register for Gahanna summer camp programs this day and be able to make installment payments and receive Early Bird prices! Starting February 26, you may register online, in person or on the phone.

At time of registration you must provide: • Proof of residency, if applicable • Proper payment – either payment in full or register for multiple payments through auto-debiting using your credit or debit card (depending on the date registered, you will owe a minimum of 25% of the total amount at time of registration).

How to complete required documents and health forms Required documents and health forms vary by camp program. Please look for emails from Gahanna Parks & Recreation or the organizer of the camp program for more information regarding needed documentation and required health history information.

For those participating in CFCC programs (including Spring Break Camp, Nature Bugs, Camp Hannah – Traditional, Camp Friendship – Adventure, Back to School Bash, CORE and LEED), you will be emailed a link by ePACT, a secure online portal that will house all camper health history information. All health forms, program waivers, current immunizations record, copies of your insurance card and important information about your camper MUST BE submitted through this online service. The forms MUST BE completed no less than 7 calendar days PRIOR to your camper’s first day of camp. Late health forms will be charged additional fees. More information will be available at the time of registration or in the details of each camp’s description in the following pages.

Full-Summer Discount Register for 10 weeks of select programs and be eligible to receive the 11th week free. Eligible programs include Camp Hannah – Traditional, Camp Friendship – Adventure, and CORE.

Camp Scholarships available, please see page 26 for details.

My staff and I look forward to seeing you this summer! Sara Crombie, Recreation Supervisor – Youth and Family Programs

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photo courtesy of Jump Start Sports ENGINEERING FOR KIDS – SCHOOL DAY OFF ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CAMPS CAMPS Electronic Game Design – Platform Games! Send the kids to us for the day! We will keep them busy with lots of Papa’s Pizzeria is the busiest it has ever been. In Electronic Game teacher lead and open exploration STEM projects. Students will be Design: Pizza Delivery!, we will create our own version of a platform exposed to various engineering disciplines such as aerospace, civil, game that will require players to collect ingredients, make pizza and robotics, and marine through teacher lead projects focused on the serve all of the hungry costumers. (Students can also create their Engineering Design Process (Ask, Brainstorm, Design, Build, Test, own theme) We will use the Engineering Design Process to create a Improve). During free time students will have access to activities, crafts, storyboard to outline the rules of play and characters for our game. and games which will include short amounts of Minecraft. Our 1-day Then, we will use Clickteam Fusion 2.5® to bring our storyboard to camps offer open drop-off and pick-up times between 8am and 5pm. life with programming. At the end of the class, everyone takes home a Please pack a non-refrigerated lunch, water bottle and snack for your working Windows-compatible game (Clickteam Fusion 2.5® does not camper throughout the day. support Mac or Android operating systems). Ages: 5-12 Ages: 5-8 Activity Day Date Time Activity Day Date Time 24254.201 Thu May 24 8am-5pm 24252.211 Mon-Fri Aug 6-Aug 10 9am-12pm 24254.202 Fri May 25 8am-5pm RDR/NR: $150/$160 RDR/NR: $65/$75 Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. EV3 Robotics: Robotic Control JUNIOR ENGINEERING FOR KIDS CAMPS Controlling robots from afar allows engineers and scientists to place Junior Toy Shop robots in situations that are unsafe for humans. During this program, Toys have always inspired creativity in children. In this weeklong camp, students will explore the arctic, detonate explosives, and repair a broken young engineers will learn the concepts of Mechanical Engineering levee all while learning about operating robots and using buttons and and put them into action to become expert Toy Makers as they design sensors for control. and build their very own toys. This week’s toys include mazes, spinners, Ages: 8-12 musical instruments and more! Activity Day Date Time Ages: 4-7 24252.231 Mon-Fri Aug 6-Aug 10 1-4pm Activity Day Date Time RDR/NR: $150/$160 24251.204 Mon-Fri Jun 18-Jun 22 9-11:30am Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. RDR/NR: $125/$135 Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. SILLY SETS TENNIS SUMMER CAMP Silly Sets is a fitness program designed to introduce preschoolers to the Junior Electrical Engineering sport of tennis. Each participant will learn the basic fundamentals of Have you ever dreamed about seeing your name in lights? During this the game, including tossing, catching, racquet swing and footwork. All camp, students will explore the basic concepts of Electrical Engineering ages will develop in coordination, balance and agility in a fun, playful through fun and interactive lessons. They will even create their very environment using soft, foam equipment that is age appropriate. own marquee! During this camp we will explore magnets, sound and Ages: 3-6 circuits! Activity Day Date Time Ages: 4-7 24301.201 Mon-Thu* Jun 4-Jun 7* 9:30-10:15am Activity Day Date Time RDR/NR: $65/$75 24251.224 Mon-Fri Jun 18-Jun 22 1:30-4pm Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd. RDR/NR: $125/$135 *Fri is the rain makeup day Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St.

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JUMP START SPORTS All Pro Football and Cheerleading Jump Start Sports Summer Camps Football players will have a blast playing games and learning the Jump Start Sports Camps are fun-oriented and highly instructional. basic fundamentals in an atmosphere that emphasizes sportsmanship, The relaxed and nurturing atmosphere enables children to learn, teamwork and the joy of sports. Cheerleaders will learn a variety of grow, make friends, and have a meaningful summer experience. cheers, jumps, kicks and movements. We’ll also play fun cheerleading The camps focus on the fundamentals of the sport for beginners but games and decorate fun uniforms to wear at an exhibition on the last more experienced players will learn more advanced concepts and day of camp! be coached at their ability and level of understanding. Jump Start Activity Date Sports Camps also focus on children learning proper sportsmanship 24271.207 Jul 9-Jul 13 and understanding the importance of recreational game play and the photo courtesy of Jump Start Sports benefits of physical activity! We utilize innovative drills, competitions, Basketball Week and games to help teach, as well as to make the programs more fun for Basketball players learn all basic fundamentals and play in fun children. individual and team competitions, culminating in a “March Madness in Morning Activities: We will begin each day with a morning circle, August”, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament!”. An emphasis will be placed stretching, and an “Exercise of the Day”. We will also offer an “All- on proper dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive techniques, Camp” activity such as Capture the Flag, British Bulldog, Kickball, or while encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Running Games. Activity Date Theme Sport (Played in the mornings): The camp features a different 24271.208 Jul 16-Jul 20 sport each week. Coaches and counselors with expertise in the featured sport implement a program designed specifically for the ability and Ultimate Warrior Week understanding of each age group. Campers learn about a different Age-appropriate and safe activities specifically designed to challenge, aspect of the sport each day and apply what they’ve learned by playing inspire, and excite. Games and tasks this week include obstacle fun, low-key games and tournaments! courses, relays, tug-of-war, and many other fun activities designed to Afternoon Electives: In the afternoon, campers choose from a large teach cooperation and teamwork, while also developing self-esteem menu of electives including swimming, nature walks, floor hockey, and emphasizing sportsmanship. ultimate Frisbee, and wide variety of field games and gym games. Activity Date Ages: 6-12 24271.209 Jul 23-Jul 27 Location: Academy Park, 1201 Cherrybottom Rd. Days: Mon-Fri Hours: 9am-3pm RDR: $140/wk for 1-2 wks; $130/wk for 3-5 wks; $120/wk for 6 wks NR: $150/wk for 1-2 wks; $140/wk for 3-5 wks; $130/wk for 6 wks

World Cup Soccer Children get their kicks at the World Cup Soccer Camp! Players learn foot skills, passing, shooting, goal keeping, and team concepts. Each day, they are divided by gender and skill level and participate in games. The last few days of camp, small teams represent a country and participate in a fun “World Cup” competition. Activity Date 24271.203 Jun 11-Jun 15

All Star Baseball Week Fun and fundamentals are the emphasis of our baseball camp (for boys and girls!) Campers will have a chance to play the game while simultaneously learning the different aspects of baseball; batting, fielding ground balls, throwing, catching, and positioning, in order to encourage development in their skills and abilities. Activity Date 24271.204 Jun 18-Jun 22

Olympics Week The Olympics are coming to Gahanna! Children are grouped by age and divided into countries to learn about and compete in all types of Olympic sports! Campers also learn about the culture and history of their adopted country and make a flag to carry at the “Closing 1st -6th grade boys Ceremonies” and “Presentation of Medals”. All children receive an Olympic medal! Activity Date Registration for spring 24271.205 Jun 25-Jun 29 season starts in January. gahannalax.com RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 21 Camp Experiences

LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL® SUMMER CAMP LITTLE VETERINARIAN SCHOOL® Wilderness Medicine! SUMMER CAMP Ever ventured out with your family and friends into the wilderness to Healthy Pets are Happy Pets! spend time together? Are you prepared to handle the wilderness and This unique program encourages children to role-play and explore any minor medical emergencies that could arise? Our Wilderness the exciting world of Veterinarians as they learn about the importance Medicine program aims to provide valuable life skills to your child of proper care and nutrition to keep your dog, cat, and other animals through an interactive and engaging hands-on program. A preview healthy. Using interactive demonstrations, crafts and games, student into the week and topics to be covered include, but are not limited to vets learn how to take care of a pet and use instruments that real the following: veterinarians use, by completing an assessment of their pet, and •Learn about severe weather (such as tornadoes, hurricanes, storms, learning safety rules for being around animals. A preview into the week etc.) and how to keep safe and topics to be covered, include but are not limited to the following: •Know how to identify edible and inedible foods in the wild What to do if a pet gets hurt and how to care for them, discuss •Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat insect bites what radiographs are and what the light and dark shades are on a •Discuss survival in extreme temperatures radiograph, and they will learn about pesky parasites and how to treat Join us for a memorable and valuable adventure into the wild, during infected animals. Littler Veterinarian School Summer Camp is a fun and this weeklong summer program! hands on class, where kids will receive their very own adopted stuffed Ages: 5-10 animal for the week. Each child will receive a diploma as a graduate of Activity Day Date Time Little Veterinarian School® upon completion of the course. 24281.201 Mon-Fri Jul 16-Jul 20 8:30am-4pm Ages: 5-10 RDR/NR: $325/$335 Activity Day Date Time Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. 24282.201 Mon-Fri Jun 25-Jun 29 8:30am-4pm RDR/NR: $325/$335 Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St.

4th of JULY WEEK CAMPS Engineering for Kids Camp COSI Send the kids to us for the day! We will keep them busy with lots of Question, touch, build, cheer, design, create, and learn with Camp teacher lead and open exploration STEM projects. Students will be COSI! In this spectacularly scientific summer camp, you’ll become a exposed to various engineering disciplines such as aerospace, civil, new kind of scientist every day, to learn more about the world! We may robotics, and marine through teacher lead projects focused on the launch into space to explore rockets and rovers one day, then explore Engineering Design Process (Ask, Brainstorm, Design, Build, Test, the inner workings of the human body the next. From our environment Improve). During free time students will have access to activities, crafts, to engineering and the science of living things, Camp COSI is and games which will include short amounts of Minecraft. Our 1-day presented by COSI Outreach Educators and is always exciting, always camps offer open drop-off and pick-up times between 8am and 5pm. electric, and always hands-on. Plus, every camper receives a FREE Please pack a non-refrigerated lunch, water bottle and snack for your “BOGO” admission voucher to COSI to keep the learning alive all year camper throughout the day. long! It’s a summer science camp like only COSI can do it! Ages: 5-12 Due to the content and planned activities, space is limited, so register Activity Day Date Time early! 24253.201 Mon Jul 2 8am-5pm Ages: 5-12 24253.202 Tue Jul 3 8am-5pm Activity Type Day Time 24253.203 Thu Jul 5 8am-5pm 24708.201 4 days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8am-5pm 24253.204 Fri Jul 6 8am-5pm Dates: Jul 2-Jul 6 (skip Jul 4) RDR/NR: $60/$70 RDR/NR: $170/$180 Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.

Don’t Wait to Register! Sometimes classes sell out or are cancelled due to low enrollment. Please register early and encourage your friends to do so to avoid disappointment.

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Camp Friendship Camping Company Important Information: Spring Break Camp Lunch is NOT provided, so campers must bring their own non- Staying in town for Spring Break and looking for a fun way to spend refrigerated packed lunch! Campers must be five years old by the first your days away from school? Come spend it with Gahanna’s energetic day of the session in which they are enrolled and may attend until their Recreation Staff, as we bring a little bit of summer camp to the end of 13th birthday. Campers MUST be 100% potty trained to attend camp; March! Participants can choose to register by the day or for the entire campers who experience accidents will be removed from camp and no week. Each day will offer different activities and an off-site field trip, refund will be issued. Parents or guardians MUST sign each camper to keep your child engaged and active over the week. Price includes into the program every day and present valid photo identification EVERY a daily snack and field trip/activities. Full schedule will be available DAY in order to sign them out. online in early 2018. Ages: 5-12 Required Documents and Health History Forms: Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm A few days after registration, participants will be emailed a link from Activity Day Date RDR/NR ePACT to log on and create a profile to complete camper health history 24601.101 Mon-Fri Mar 26-Mar 30 $200/$225 forms and all required documentation. All health forms, immunization 24601.102 Mon Mar 26 $45/$50 records, program waivers, copies of your insurance card and important 24601.103 Tue Mar 27 $45/$50 information about your camper MUST BE submitted through this online 24601.104 Wed Mar 28 $45/$50 service. More information regarding ePACT and this process will be 24601.105 Thu Mar 29 $45/$50 available at the time of registration or shortly thereafter. 25601.106 Fri Mar 30 $45/$50 Location: Lincoln Elementary School, 515 Havens Corners Rd. Parent Handbook: Camp policies & procedures are outlined in the Spring Break Parent Handbook. Copies are available at registration or Gahanna.gov.

CAMP FRIENDSHIP CAMPING COMPANY (CFCC) Activity Date Weekly Theme PROGRAMS 24706.201 May 29-May 31 Bust-a-Move 24706.202 Jun 5-Jun 7 Gizmos & Gadgets Nature Bugs – Tuesday through Thursday! 24706.203 Jun 12-Jun 14 Team Up Too young to participate in the traditional camp programs but still want a 24706.204 Jun 19-Jun 21 Pepito the Brave chance to have some great summer camp adventures? Camp Friendship 24706.205 Jun 26-Jun 28 Let’s Build Camping Company has a program for you! Nature Bugs is a summer *No Camp the week of Jul 4 program specifically designed for our younger campers who are not quite 24706.207 Jul 10-Jul 12 Help It Grow old enough to participate in traditional CFCC programs but who still 24706.208 Jul 17-Jul 19 Big Splash want to have fun in the great outdoors, exploring the world around them 24706.209 Jul 24-Jul 26 Don’t Feed the Animals and discovering all it has to offer. 24706.210 Jul 31-Aug 2 Captain Camper! 24706.211 Aug 7-Aug 9 Express Yourself Children will experience guided, intentional fun this summer, as they participate in various activities led by CPR and First Aid certified camp Important Information: staff. Activities vary each week based on the theme and allow children to Lunch is NOT provided, but a snack will be provided each day. Campers participate in fun, structured play and activities to help them develop their must be four years old by the first day of the session in which they are social skills and teamwork, while discovering the world around them. enrolled and may attend until their 7th birthday. Each weekly theme is paired with a book that will be introduced at the beginning of each week, and camp activities will be based on the weekly theme and/or the weekly book. Ages: 4-6 Please see Important Information on page 28 Location: Friendship Park Gazebo, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Days: Tue-Thu Hours: 9-11:30am Early Bird Rate (Feb 24-Apr 30): RDR: $50/wk; NR: $60/wk Regular Fees (After Apr 30): RDR: $60/wk; NR: $70/wk *See additional fees in the Important Information section

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 23 Camp. Pass it on! Camp Friendship Camping Co. (CFCC) school-age programs are available at both Friendship and Hannah Parks. Each location has its specialties, specific schedule, activities, field trip and pool days. Join us this year as we work to spread the joy of camp and pass it on. Each week is themed based on an inspirational value, with weekly activities, games, and field trips being planned around that value. CFCC Camp Staff work hard to provide intentional camp programs in a fun, safe environment that keep youth active and engaged, while also learning their roles in the world around them, teaching them how to give back to their community and develop strong character skills.

Camp Hannah – Traditional Activity Date Weekly Theme Each and every camper has skills, talents, and a personality that, 24702.201 May 29-Jun 1* Creativity when combined with the laughter, friendships, and fun of the camp 24702.202 Jun 4-Jun 8 Innovation environment, help make an amazing summer camp experience. 24702.203 Jun 11-Jun 15 Sportsmanship Come experience the wonders of camp and “Pass It On” at Camp 24702.204 Jun 18-Jun 22 Inspiration Hannah – Traditional! Eleven weeks of jam-packed summer fun will 24702.205 Jun 25-Jun 29 Connecting keep campers moving and active while they also build teamwork 24702.206 Jul 2-Jul 6* Joy** skills and make lasting friendships. Camp Hannah – Traditional offers 24702.207 Jul 9-Jul 13 Stewardship a weekly field trip and pool day, along with weekly theme-based 24702.208 Jul 16-Jul 20 Smile activities and enrichment programs. This year’s theme, Camp. Pass 24702.209 Jul 23-Jul 27 Encouragement it on!, ties in traditional camp activities of Arts & Crafts, Sports & 24702.210 Jul 30-Aug 3 Character Games, and Outdoor Education with local organizations, community 24702.211 Aug 6-Aug 10 Wonder connections and character development. Whether participating in just *NO CAMP May 28 or Jul 4 one week or the entire summer, campers will be exposed to the world **Limited availability the week of July 2nd due to smaller camp capacity, so around them and all it has to offer, as well as developing skills and register early! building confidence within themselves. All of these things together, with all-camp activities, extended care hours, field trip fees, a field-trip NOTE: Camp registrations are NOT accepted within 5 business days of shirt, sunscreen and a daily snack INCLUDED make Camp Hannah – the start of each camp week. Traditional the best camp value for the money! Early bird rates apply until April 30. Campers are able to cross over between Camp Hannah – Traditional, Camp Friendship – Adventure, and CORE, registering for weeks in each Visit www.gahanna.gov/cfcc for registration forms program throughout the summer. and details! Register for all 11 weeks of camp and get one week free! Ages: 5-12 Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd. Important Information: Days: Mon-Fri Lunch is NOT provided, so campers must bring their own non-refrigerated Hours: 9am-3pm (Pre Care: 7-9am; After Care: 3-6pm, included in sack lunch! Campers must be five years old by the first day of the session in the cost) which they are enrolled and may attend until their 13th birthday. Field Trips: Wed or Thu, dependent on camper’s age/color group Pool Days: Tue Please see Important Information on page 28 Early Bird Rate (Feb 24-Apr 30): RDR: $170/wk; NR: $185/wk Regular Fees (After Apr 30): RDR: $185/wk; NR $200/wk *See additional fees in the Important Information section

Back 2 School Bash Activity Type Day Date Traditional, week-long camp programs end on August 10, but if 24703.201 1 day Mon Aug 13 your school isn’t starting yet, we still have some camp days for you! 24703.202 1 day Tue Aug 14 Join CFCC Staff for the days leading up to school starting. Youth will 24703.203 1 day Wed Aug 15 participate in various daily camp activities and programs; register by 24703.204 1 day Thu Aug 16 the day and either join us on a day to day basis or for the whole week. 24703.205 1 day Fri Aug 17 NOTE: Tue, Aug14 will include the last summer camp pool day! Ages: 5-12 Important Information: Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Lunch is NOT provided, so campers must bring their own Hours: 9am-3pm (Pre Care: 7-9am; After Care: 3-6pm, included in non-refrigerated sack lunch! Campers must be five years old by the first the cost) day of the session in which they are enrolled and may attend until their Pool Day: Tue 13th birthday. Early Bird Rate (Feb 24-Apr 30): RDR: $40/day; NR: $45/day Regular Fees (After Apr 30): RDR: $45/day; NR $50/day Please see Important Information on page 28 *See additional fees in the Important Information section

24 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) Camp Friendship – Adventure Activity Date Weekly Theme Come join Camp Friendship Staff for a variety of fun, exciting specialty 24704.201 May 29-Jun 1* Great Music camp options that change each week! Campers will participate in 24704.202 Jun 4-Jun 8 Believe in Yourself intentionally themed programming each week, filled with engaging 24704.203 Jun 11-Jun 15 Team Work activities and off-site excursions. Each week’s session allows for 24704.204 Jun 18-Jun 22 Rising Above campers to spend a couple days of activities based around the specific 24704.205 Jun 25-Jun 29 Hard Work programming area, a pool day, and at least one field trip day, as well NO Camp the week of Jul 4** as the traditional team building and all-camp activities. Depending 24704.207 Jul 9-Jul 13 Appreciating Nature on the theme, some weeks an outside contractor will come in to lead 24704.208 Jul 16-Jul 20 Live Life programming, while other weeks might have campers going off-site 24704.209 Jul 23-Jul 27 Spread Your Wings a couple times a week to experience various activities and have 24704.210 Jul 30-Aug 3 Do Your Part specialized field trips. This year’s theme, Camp. Pass it on!, ties in 24704.211 Aug 6-Aug 10 Live Your Dreams the specialty programs of Camp Friendship – Adventure with other *NO CAMP May 28 traditional camp activities like crafts, games, and outdoor exploration **Please see COSI 4th of July Week Camp for the Friendship Park with community involvement and character development. Whether it be camp option at Friendship Park or off-site, campers will be kept active and busy with jam-packed weeks based around each theme. Extended care hours, NOTE: Camp registrations are NOT accepted within 5 business days of the start field trip fees, a field trip shirt, sunscreen, and a daily snack are all of each camp week. INCLUDED in the price for Camp Friendship – Adventure! Early bird rates apply until April 30. Campers are able to cross over between Camp Hannah – Traditional, Camp Friendship – Adventure, and CORE, registering for weeks in each program Visit www.gahanna.gov/cfcc for registration forms throughout the summer. and details! Register for all 11 weeks of camp and get one week free! Ages: 7-12 Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Important Information: Days: Mon-Fri Lunch is NOT provided, so campers must bring their own non-refrigerated sack Hours: 9am-3pm (Pre Care: 7-9am; After Care: 3-6pm, included in lunch! Campers must be seven years old by the first day of the session in which the cost) they are enrolled and may attend until their 13th birthday. Field Trips: Fri, most Mon as well Pool Days: Wed Early Bird Rate (Feb 24 – Apr 30): RDR: $220/wk; NR: $235/wk Please see Important Information on page 28 Regular Fees (After Apr 30): RDR: $235/wk; NR $250/wk *See additional fees in the Important Information section

CFCC Swim Lesson ADD-ON! Registration: Please call or visit the Parks & Recreation office Want to learn how to swim while attending camp? If your camper is registered for at least one week at Camp Hannah – Traditional Session 1: 4 Weeks or Camp Friendship – Adventure, you are able to register for the Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Dr. (transportation CFCC Swim Lesson Add-on. These swim lessons are geared towards provided from camp, for those at camp on that day) campers at the CFCC locations, as the sessions are held during the RDR/NR: $52/$62 camp day. For campers enrolled at Hannah Park or Friendship Park Camp Hannah during the weeks of the swim lesson session, transportation will be Activity Age Day Dates Time provided to the Gahanna Swimming Pool for the swim lesson, and 24051.201 5-12 Tue Jun 5-Jun 26 10:30-11:15am then campers will join their camp’s pool day at the conclusion of the Camp Friendship swim lesson. For campers who switch between Friendship and Hannah Activity Age Day Dates Time parks, transportation is still provided, so send your child prepared for 24052.202 7-12 Wed Jun 6-Jun 27 10:30-11:15am swim lessons, even if it is a different day from his/her current camp location’s pool day. NOTE: Campers MUST be enrolled in at least one week of Camp Session 2: 4 Weeks Hannah or Camp Friendship in order to register for these sessions of Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Dr. (transportation swim lessons. Campers who switch between camp locations over the provided from camp, for those at camp on that day) course of the swim lesson session will need to register for the swim RDR/NR: $52/$62 lesson program specific to the camp they are enrolled at during the Camp Hannah first week of the swim lesson session. For example, if a camper is Activity Age Day Dates Time enrolled at Hannah Park for the week of June 4, he/she will need to 24051.203 5-12 Tue Jul 10-Jul 31 10:30-11:15am enroll in the Hannah Park specific swim lesson session. If a camper is Camp Friendship not enrolled during the week of July 9, but is enrolled at Friendship Activity Age Day Dates Time Park the week of July 16, he/she will need to enroll in the Friendship 24052.204 7-12 Wed Jul 11-Aug 1 10:30-11:15am Park specific swim lesson session.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 25 CORE Activity Date Weekly Theme CORE 2018 will be a wonderful mix of adventure, leadership, great 24705.202 Jun 4-Jun 7 Food field trips, community engagement opportunities and service projects! 24705.203 Jun 11-Jun 14 Shelter Specifically geared to youth ages 12-14, CORE allows for teens to get 24705.204 Jun 18-Jun 21 Water out and be active over their summer break, while also learning great 24705.205 Jun 25-Jun 28* Set Your Soul on Fire leadership skills, participating in character development programs and NOTE: Camp registrations are NOT accepted within 5 business days of engaging in community service projects, connecting them to the world the start of each camp week. around them. CORE focuses on the specific developmental assets that mold caring, healthy and responsible adults, all while providing *Campers cannot attend the final CORE session, the camping trip, campers opportunities for some amazing summer adventures! During unless they have attended at least one other CORE session. each session, CORE campers will explore the survival elements of food, shelter, water, and fire. By learning skills that create better **Friday Option: As part of the week’s registration, teens can choose leaders, engaged community citizens, and good stewards of the to participate in a volunteer and play combination at either the Golf environment, campers will be ready to take on the world around them! Course or the Gahanna Swimming Pool. Teens will volunteer from CORE is the perfect place for a teen who is ready to learn more about 10am-12pm at the chosen location and then can enjoy either a free what they are capable of and how they fit in to the community and round of golf or free admission to the Gahanna Swimming Pool upon environment around them. completion of the volunteer time. Passes for the Friday option will be This summer, CORE will be held Monday through Thursday for three given to teens during each CORE session and can only be used for the weeks. The fourth and final week of CORE will include an Friday of the given week. overnight camping trip; campers must have attended one of the first three weeks of CORE, in order to register for Campers are able to cross over between Camp Hannah – Traditional, the camping week. Extended care hours, field trip fees, a field Camp Friendship – Adventure, and CORE, registering for weeks in each trip shirt, sunscreen and a daily snack are INCLUDED in the price for program throughout the summer. CORE. Register for all 11 weeks of camp and get one week free! Visit www.gahanna.gov/cfcc for registration forms and details! Important Information: Lunch is NOT provided, so campers must bring their own non- Ages: 12-14 refrigerated sack lunch! Campers must be twelve years old by the first Location: Drop off at Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour day of the session in which they are enrolled and may attend until their Rd.; Pick up at Friendship Park Gazebo, 150 Oklahoma Ave. 15th birthday. Days: Mon-Thu (**See Friday Option below) Hours: 9am-3pm (Pre Care: 7:30-9am; After Care: 3-5:30pm, included in the cost) Please see Important Information on page 28

Early Bird Rate (Feb 24-Apr 30): RDR: $220/wk; NR: $235/wk Regular Fees (After Apr 30): RDR: $235/wk; NR $250/wk *See additional fees in the Important Information section SHINE WITH PARKS & REC Join our summer team!

Positions available in aquatics, camp, events and paddleboats. Whether you are CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation and GRIN provide looking for an entry-level position or scholarships for camp programs each year! Gahanna students want a seasonal management role, receiving free or reduced lunch are eligible for two weeks of Parks & Recreation has something camp scholarships to any of Gahanna’s summer camp programs. for you! Students are also eligible for one week of Gahanna’s school break camp. Applications and eligibility information is available online at Discounted lifeguard classes are Gahanna.gov on the Camp page. available. See page 11 for details. Visit www.gahanna.gov/job- opportunities to apply. summer hiring

26 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) L.E.E.D. Leadership. Experience. Exploration. Camp Champions Development: A CFCC Counselor-In-Training Learn what it takes to be a Gahanna Camp Staff! Participate in staff training modules, teambuilding activities, and other camp adventures. Time will also Program be spent at other CFCC programs, with LEED campers planning their own age-appropriate camp games and activities for the younger campers. You went through Camp Hannah, Camp Friendship, and CORE. You love Activity Date camp but are too old for the other programs, so now what?! LEED is a 24707.207 Jul 9-Jul 12 program for teens age 14-16 who have an interest in learning more about the field of Parks and Recreation and going deeper in what all it entails. Camp Responders From spending time at the pools with lifeguards to helping out as a CIT at LEED campers will learn and observe various aspects of first aid and camp, each week is themed and focuses on a different area of Parks and medical responses, spending time with Gahanna aquatic staff, learning Recreation, giving participants practical experience and skills, while also various wilderness survival skills, and venturing into other medical fields. providing fun field trips, leadership development, and civic engagement. Activity Date Contact Sara Crombie at [email protected] or 614.342.4252 24707.208 Jul 16-Jul 19 to get more details and to have any questions answered. NOTE: See special offer for lifeguarding class below. Camp Connectors Ages: 14-16 There are many various components of parks and recreation and all it has Location: Drop off at Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd.; to offer, and from city to county to state there is a wide array of positions, Pick up at Friendship Park Gazebo, 150 Oklahoma Ave. programs, and parks. LEED campers will spend time with various Central Days: Mon-Thu (*See Friday Option below) Ohio organizations who have a hand in providing parks and recreation Hours: 9am-3pm (Pre Care: 7:30-9am; After Care: 3-5:30pm, included opportunities, seeing what the organizations provide and how they do it. in the cost) Gahanna and surrounding communities have a lot to offer, and this camp week allows campers to explore and make connections in these areas. Early Bird Rate (Feb 24-Apr 30): RDR: $220/wk; NR: $235/wk Activity Date Regular Fees (After Apr 30): RDR: $235/wk; NR $250/wk 24707.209 Jul 23-Jul 26 *See additional fees in the Important Information section Important Information: *Friday Option: As part of the week’s registration, teens can choose to Lunch is NOT provided, so participants must bring their own non- volunteer at a CFCC school-age camp location (Hannah Park or Friendship refrigerated sack lunch! Participants must be fourteen years old by the first Park) or participate in a volunteer/play combination at either the Golf day of the program and may attend until their 17th birthday. Parents or Course or the Gahanna Swimming Pool. Volunteer - Teens will volunteer guardians MUST sign each participant into the program every day and from 9am-3pm at the chosen CFCC park location, helping Camp Staff with present valid photo identification EVERY DAY in order to sign them out, the programming for the day. *Limited spaces available at each location. unless a permission slip has been signed allowing participants to sign Volunteer/Play – Teens will volunteer from 10am-12pm at the chosen themselves in and out. location and then can enjoy either a free round of golf or free admission to the Gahanna Swimming Pool upon completion of the volunteer time. Passes for the Friday option will be given to teens during each week of the CIT program, allowing them to change locations each week if desired. Please see Important Information on page 28 These passes can only be used the Friday of each given week.

Lifeguarding Class Prerequisites: just for LEED campers • Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. This is your opportunity to become a certified lifeguard! • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Gahanna Parks & Recreation is offering a special, • Complete a timed endurance activity, including retrieving a discounted lifeguarding class for campers who have 10 pound object from a 10-11 foot pool depth and swim back participated in at least one week of LEED. Class to the wall with the object on your chest participants must be able to pass all prerequisites, perform skills with accuracy, and pass a written test with Ages: 15+ a score of at least 80% in order to pass the course and Activity Days Date Time receive lifeguarding certification. NOTE: Campers MUST 12411.203 Mon-Fri Aug 6-Aug 10 9am-5pm be 15 years of age by the last day of the course, in order RDR/NR: $100/$150 to register, and must attend ALL training session dates. Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Dr.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 27 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ADDITIONAL FEES: Campers MUST be 100% potty trained to attend camp; campers who Administration Fee: There will be an additional $30 administration experience accidents will be removed from camp and no refund will be fee charged per family, to register for CFCC summer programs. This issued. Parents or guardians MUST sign each camper into the program fee will only be charged once per summer, per family. every day and present valid photo identification EVERY DAY in order to sign them out. Health History Forms Deadline and Fees: All camper health history forms (ePACT profiles and required documents) MUST be Required Documents and Health History Forms: completed and submitted no less than 7 calendar days PRIOR to your Participants will be emailed a link from ePACT to log on and create camper starting his/her first camp session. If forms are not completed a profile to complete camper health history forms and all required by the deadline, additional fees will be charged. Starting at 8am the documentation. All health forms, immunization records, program seventh day out, if all ePACT forms are not completed and submitted waivers, copies of your insurance card and important information an additional charge of $5 per day late fee will be issued. If forms are about your camper MUST BE submitted through this online service. not submitted by 8am on any given day after the deadline, you will be More information regarding ePACT and this process will be available charged for that day. For example, if your camper is registered for the at the time of registration. Note: All camper health forms MUST be first week of camp on May 29, all ePACT forms must be completed completed and submitted no less than 7 calendar days PRIOR to your and submitted by May 22. At 8am on May 22, if your forms are not camper starting his/her first camp session. Late fees apply and are completed and submitted, you will automatically be charged $5. If outlined below. forms are still not completed by 8am on May 23, you will be charged an additional $5 and so on, until all forms are completed and Parent Handbook: submitted. NOTE: Campers CANNOT be dropped off at any CFCC Camp policies & procedures are outlined in the respective program program until all ePACT forms and required documents are completed Parent Handbook. Copies are available at registration or online at and submitted online. Gahanna.gov.

Camp Registration Day - Feb 24! WHEN: Saturday, Feb 24, 2018 LOCATION: Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Rd. TIME: 9am-1pm

Register for Gahanna summer camp programs on this day, set up installment payments, and receive Early Bird prices. Some camps may sell out this day!

To register for Gahanna summer camp programs, you must complete/provide the following at time of registration: • Proof of residency or Gahanna employment, if applicable • Appropriate payment amount • A completed 2018 Summer Camp Registration Form* *All forms and Parent Handbooks will be available at www.gahanna.gov prior to Registration Day, or they may be picked up at the Parks & Recreation office at Gahanna City Hall.

The Registration Day process is NEW and IMPROVED to help minimize the wait, including more staff processing registrations and introducing the “Fast Pass”.

FAST PASS Avoid some of the day-of wait by completing Registration Day steps beforehand. Starting

mark your calendars! Feb 1, stop by or call the Parks & Recreation office to confirm and update your household. This will get your name on a “Fast Pass” list to help you check in quicker on Registration Day.

Check out our Facebook event page for details. Like our page @GahannaParksRec.

28 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) Arts & Education

ENGINEERING FOR KIDS ADULT PROGRAMS We put the excitement in S.T.E.M. education by offering hands- on-learning for children ages 4 to 12 through FUN activities from CRAFTING & CROPPING designing and constructing rockets, hot air balloons, and toys to Grab a friend and bring all your scrapping, paper making, crafts, robotics, video game designing and creating fun objects using stitching, sewing and crochet/knitting projects - stay all day or just a LEGO® bricks and the latest technology. Building on natural curiosity couple of hours. There will be door prizes throughout the day. Lunch and developing problem-solving skills, our hands-on programs will and dinner are on your own, with many food opportunities within foster a lifelong love of science and discovery in your child. walking distance. Snacks and bottled water are provided. Due to the location, painting is not allowed. Space is limited. No walk in Junior Engineering Tuesdays registration. Make Tuesday nights terrific! Register for this shortened 4 week session Activity Age Day Date Time and enjoy a variety of projects that will explore several engineering 32251.101 16+ Sat Mar 24 9am-9pm disciplines. Each week we will design, create and explore a new project RDR/NR: $15/$20 that will motivate kids to explore the world around them. This is a Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. fantastic way to introduce your child to Engineering For Kids programs for a shortened period or simply provide STEM enrichment on Tuesday evenings. Four week session. YOUTH PROGRAMS Ages: 4-7 Activity Day Date Time 34251.102 Tue Apr 24-May 15 5:30-6:15pm LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL® RDR/NR: $60/$70 Meet the Doctor! Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St. Kids love to dress up and play doctor. Little Medical School® after- school class introduces youth to the exciting and inspiring world of Engineering Tuesdays medicine. Using interactive demonstrations, crafts, and games, kids Make Tuesday nights terrific! Register for this shortened 4 week session learn how the body and organs work, how to use instruments that real and enjoy a variety of projects that will explore several engineering doctors use, and even tie knots like a real surgeon. Each child gets disciplines. Each week we will design, create and explore a new project his/her own stethoscope and an opportunity to listen to a heartbeat, that will motivate kids to explore the world around them. This is a stomach gurgles, and more. Each child also receives a diploma, as a fantastic way to introduce your child to Engineering For Kids programs graduate of Little Medical School®, at the completion of the course. for a shortened period or simply provide STEM enrichment on Tuesday Ages: 5-10 evenings. Four week session. Activity Day Date Time Ages: 8-12 34281.101 Sat Apr 7-May 19* 10:30-11:30am Activity Day Date Time RDR/NR: $145/$155 34252.102 Tue Apr 24-May 15 6:30-8pm Location: Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. RDR/NR: $77/$87 *Skip 4/14 Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St.

Don’t Wait to Register! Sometimes classes sell out or are cancelled due to low enrollment. Please register early and encourage your friends to do so to avoid disappointment.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 29 ENRICHING KIDZ™ KINDERDANCE® The mission of Enriching Kidz™ is to educate pre-teens on the Kinderdance is the original worldwide dance, motor development, skills necessary to be successful, confident, and creative individuals. Our gymnastic, and fitness program that combines academic readiness skills. educators are qualified nurses, teachers, and specialists who instruct What makes this organization unique is that all of its programs incorporate interactively and aspire to offer students a fun learning environment where educational concepts in a developmentally designed curriculum that teaches they will gain the knowledge needed to be responsible, educated, and to the total child. It places a special emphasis on building self-confidence resourceful young adults. and self-esteem in young children.

Kidz Home Alone Kinder “Dance® With Me” Are you ready to educate your child about the responsibilities of Under the guidance of a certified Kinder “Dance With Me” instructor, parent being home alone? Our goal is to assist every student in feeling more and your child will bond during age appropriate activities that emphasize comfortable while home alone. This interactive course teaches topics such Movement Exploration, Motor Development, Body Action & Awareness, as First Aid, Self-Heimlich maneuver, reasons to call 911, fire escape Social Interaction, Balance, Strength, and Coordination. 6 week sessions. plans, microwave safety and how to problem solve out of the ordinary Ages: 15-24 months situations. A parent guide is included to provide helpful discussion points Day: Mon between parent and child. Parents do not need to attend the class. Activity Date Time Ages: 9+ 34311.101 Mar 12-Apr 23* (*Skip 3/26) 10-10:30am Activity Day Date Time 34311.102 Apr 30-Jun 11* (*Skip 5/28) 10-10:30am 34301.101 Sat Apr 21-Apr 28 10am-12pm 34311.201 Jun 18-Jul 30* (*Skip 7/2) 10-10:30am 34301.201 Tue, Thu Jun 12-Jun 14 10am-12pm RDR/NR: $65/$75 RDR/NR: $75/$85 Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Kindertots® Better Baby Sitters Kindertots® is an age appropriate program designed to develop gross Would your son or daughter know what to do if the child they were motor skills, movement creativity, physical development, strength, balance, babysitting for started to choke on something? Would they know what to coordination, body awareness and communication skills, while learning do if they were taking care of several children and someone came to the numbers, colors, shapes and songs. 6 week sessions. door? Does your child baby sit younger siblings? Your child will learn the Ages: 2-3 responsibilities of having a job, the Rights of a Baby Sitter, CPR for a child Day: Mon and infant, basic first aid, growth and development, and appropriate toys Activity Date Time and activities for kids. They also learn diaper changing, infant care, and 34312.101 Mar 12 – Apr 23* (*Skip 3/26) 10:30-11am how to feed a toddler. 34312.102 Apr 30 – Jun 11* (*Skip 5/28) 10:30-11am Ages: 10+ 34312.201 Jun 18 – Jul 30* (*Skip 7/2) 10:30-11am Spring Session: 4 weeks RDR/NR: $65/$75 Activity Day Date Time Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. 34302.101 Wed Apr 4-Apr 25 5:30-8pm RDR/NR: $115/$125 Kinderdance® Level 1 Location: Clark Hall 380 Granville St. Children will learn the beginning basics of ballet, tap, and creative movement. The program is educational based and uses lots of props to Summer Session: 2 days stimulate the mind and make learning fun. NOTE: Ballet and Tap shoes Activity Day Date Time required. 6 week sessions. 34302.201 Tue, Thu Jun 19-Jun 21 10am-2:30pm Ages: 3-5 RDR/NR: $115/$125 Day: Mon Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Activity Date Time 34313.101 Mar 12-Apr 23* (*Skip 3/26) 6:30-7:15pm Pottery Wheel 101 34313.102 Apr 30-Jun 11* (*Skip 5/28) 6:30-7:15pm 34313.201 Jun 18-Jul 30* (*Skip 7/2) 6:30-7:15pm This is a great opportunity to actually use a pottery wheel. Participants RDR/NR: $75/$85 will learn how to transform a piece of clay into a wonderful bowl, vase, Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. or plate, after drawing their own design. They will learn basic wedging, centering, pulling, and decorating. They will also glaze their masterpiece, as well. This is a class they will want to take over and over again! Kinderdance® Level 2 This class is for beginners and intermediate level dancers. Experience is not Activity Age Day Date Time 34303.101 8-12 Mon Apr 9, Apr 23 5-7:30pm necessary! Instructors will cover the fundamentals of ballet and tap through floor and cross floor exercises, as well as combinations. NOTE: Leotard, RDR/NR: $108/$118 tights, ballet AND tap shoes required. Please have hair pulled up and off of Location: Senior Center, 480 Rocky Fork Blvd. dancer’s face. 6 week sessions. 6-8 Activity Age Day Date Time Ages: 34303.102 10+ Sun Apr 22, Apr 29 3:30-6pm Day: Mon 34303.201 8-12 Wed Jun 13, Jun 20 1-3:30pm Activity Date Time 34314.101 Mar 12-Apr 23* (*Skip 3/26) 7:30-8:15pm RDR/NR: $108/$118 34314.102 Apr 30-Jun 11* (*Skip 5/28) 7:30-8:15pm Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. 34314.201 Jun 18-Jul 30* (*Skip 7/2) 7:30-8:15pm RDR/NR: $75/$85 Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. 30 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) Recreation & Sports

Slow Flow Hatha Yoga ADULT PROGRAMS Gentle, slow flowing warm-ups get the body and mind ready to move into a variety of more challenging flow series, including sun salutations BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYMS and other creative flow movements. Meditation and breath work It’s not too late to join in our open gyms! Participants must be 18 incorporated. Modifications provided for all student levels. This class years of age and bring a valid driver’s license. If a license or State ID will leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed and energized. To enjoy your is not presented, participants will be charged the standard rate. Passes yoga experience, please bring a yoga “sticky” mat and 2 firm blankets. may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office and are valid for Activity Day Date Time volleyball or basketball. 72012.101 Wed Mar 7-Apr 18* 10:30-11:45am Mid-Season Pass RDR/NR: $45/$50 72012.102 Wed May 9-Jun 20* 10:30-11:45am Single Visit RDR/NR: $6/$9 72012.201 Wed Jul 11-Aug 15 10:30-11:45am Instructor: Sue Johnson Basketball RDR/NR: $80/$90 Day Age Date Time Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Tue 18+* Oct 10-Apr 24 8:30-10:30pm *Skip Apr 4 & May 30 Thu 35+ Oct 12-Apr 26 8:30-10:30pm Location: Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr. Yoga for Caregivers Workshop Join Sue Johnson for an afternoon of discussion and discover Volleyball techniques to combat the stresses of caregiving. Sue has Day Age Date Time had 16 years of experience in this area and it is her practices of Tue & Thu 18+ Oct 10-Apr 24 8:45-10:30pm mindfulness, yoga, breath work, meditation, and reiki that keep her Location: Middle School East, 730 Clotts Rd. in a state of good health. So many caregivers do not embrace the concept of self care, even though we all know if one does not care for the self, there is nothing left to give to another. This workshop is YOGA suitable for all levels. Learn ways to move the body with ease, breathe Join our very experienced teachers who have studied with many great more effectively, practice mindfulness, and learn many ways to relax yoga teachers, including Rodney Yee, Colleen Seidman Yee, Doug and learn how to care more deeply for the self. Some restorative Keller, Tim Miller, Cyndi Lee, Angela Farmer, Swami Ramananda and poses and essential oils will leave you feeling totally refreshed and more to provide students with a “true” yoga experience. Sue Johnson, at ease. This workshop is for all types of caregivers from teachers to E-RYT 500, RMT, Certified Yoga on High Instructor. All classes nurses to social workers to individuals caring for a loved one. Perhaps appropriate for ages 15 and older. meet a new friend to join you on the same journey. Activity Day Date Time 72013.201 Sat May 5 12-2:30pm Hatha Yoga ABC’s Instructor: Sue Johnson Feel better, stronger and relieve stress as you experience the mind/ RDR/NR: $35/$45 body connection in this class. Explore the benefits of ASANA (yoga Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. postures) to gently stretch and strengthen the body. Breathing techniques quietly relax the mind and emotions and take you into a deeper level of consciousness. You will become more aware of patterns that facilitate a healthy spine, and a more relaxed and easeful body, mind and spirit. All levels. Activity Day Date Time Crafting & Cropping 72011.102 Tue Mar 6-Apr 17* 6:45-8pm 72011.201 Tue May 8-Jun 19* 6:45-8pm Grab a friend and don’t miss 72011.202 Tue Jul 10-Aug 14 6:45-8pm Crafting & Cropping! Instructor: Sue Johnson RDR/NR: $80/$90 See page 29 for details. Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. *skip Apr 3 & May 29

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 31 THE PEOPLE‘S YOGA: GAHANNA GET MOVING TEAM FREE YOGA IN THE PARK The Gahanna Get Moving Team has walked thousands of miles over Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation the past few years, training and talking their way to fun and fitness. Join Creekside’s newest yoga studio, Namaste In Love, for free yoga Volunteer Liz Plott leads this group and will share her wisdom on sessions rotating throughout Creekside Park & Plaza. Namaste In Love walking and healthy lifestyles. The group meets at Creekside Park every instructors will lead the class offered to all skill levels who want to Saturday morning at 8 am, rain or shine and is free to experience yoga in the nature. It is designed to get you out of your mind participate. Registration is required prior to participation. and plugged into deep awareness with your breath and the natural Ages: 18+ elements around you! Please dress comfortably according to weather, Activity Day Date Time and bring your own yoga mat and water! 76251.101 Sat Year round 8am Students will meet at Namaste In Love Yoga Studio 10 minutes before Volunteer Instructor: Liz Platt class for directions to the designated park area. Free garage and street RDR/NR: Free parking available! Location: Creekside Park, 117 Mill St. Activity Age Day Time 72016.201 18+ Sat 11am GAHANNA RUNNING CLUB Dates: Jun 2, 30; Jul 14, 21; Aug 11, 25 Supported by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation RDR/NR: Free Foundation Gahanna Runners invites you to sign up for this free activity Location: Namaste In Love Yoga Studio, 101 Mill St. that promotes a healthy life style through social running. The group will regularly meet at Creekside. Runners will be led by volunteer Shane Early who has helped hundreds of people achieve great results through training. Runs will be scheduled regularly via the Facebook group ‘Gahanna Runners’. Runners can join Gahanna Runners on Strava too. Registration is required prior to participation. Activity Age Day Time 76252.101 18+ varies varies RDR/NR: Free Location: Creekside Park, 117 Mill St.

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[email protected] 32 RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) Youth Volleyball YOUTH PROGRAMS This is a fun and instructional program for girls and boys. All fundamentals will be taught, including serves, sets, spikes, blocks, KIDS RUN THIS TOWN FIT CLUB returns, positioning and team strategy. Whether your child is an Presented by Second Sole experiences player or a complete novice, they will have a blast and Have fun running with Gahanna Parks & Recreation. The Kids Run This learn a lot about the sport in this fun and innovative program! Town Fit Club will provide an extracurricular activity for participants Ages: 8-12, co-ed to be healthy and active. The club will focus on fun, providing RDR/NR: $74/$84 an engaging and rewarding atmosphere to encourage achieving Spring I: 6 Weeks, *Skip 4/1 individual goals. Participants will be guided by a Second Sole running Activity Day Date Time coach with weekly instruction. Registration includes running shoes. At 74273.103 Sun Mar 4-Apr 15* 5:30-6:30pm the end of the session runners will be rewarded with an end of the year 74273.104 Sun Mar 4-Apr 15* 6:30-7:30pm run celebration. Location: Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr. Ages: 6-12 Activity Day Date Time RDR/NR T-Birds T-Ball 74032.101 Tue & Thu Apr 10-May 24 6-7pm $85/$95 A fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3 and 4 Locations: year old boys and girls. Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, Tue - Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd. fielding, batting, and base running, and then apply what they have Thu - McCorkle Park, 200 McCutcheon Rd. learned in fun, non-competitive games. Jump Start Sports staff members conduct the instruction and oversee the game play, while volunteer JUMP START SPORTS team coaches assist. Price includes MLB replica hat, team shirt and Jump Start Sports offers creative sports programs that teach participation medal. fundamentals, fair play and teamwork. Qualified instructors provide Ages: 3-4, co-ed youth with a foundation for growth and nurture their love of sports Activity Day Date Time in an environment that focuses on fun and learning rather than 74275.201 Thu May 3-Jun 7 4:30-5:30pm competition. More information is available at jumpstartsports.com or 74275.202 Thu May 3-Jun 7 5:30-6:30pm contact Brody Seiler at [email protected]. 74275.203 Thu May 3-Jun 7 6:30-7:30pm RDR/NR: $79/$89 Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct. Little Hoop Stars Instructional and recreational basketball program for children ages 4-6. Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, Rookie League Coach Pitch positioning, defense, and rebounding in a fun-oriented program. A fun introduction to coach pitch baseball for 5-6 year olds. Players will Then they apply what they’ve learned in low competition games. All receive instruction in all basics of the sport, and will apply what they coaching conducted by Jump Start Sports staff coaches using a well- have learned in fun games. The games will be non-competitive and no organized, fun-oriented, age-appropriate format. Price includes team score will be kept. Players who are not able to hit a pitched ball will be shirt and participation medal. *Schedules and rosters to be announced able to use a tee while learning. Parents are welcomed to assist. Each prior to first game. Games will be scheduled for 1 hour based on the session includes instruction and game play. Price includes MLB replica team and weekly schedule. hat, team shirt and participation medal. Ages: 4-6, co-ed Ages: 5-6, co-ed RDR/NR: $74/$84 Activity Day Date Time Spring I: 6 Weeks, *Skip 4/1 74276.201 Tue May 1-Jun 5 5:30-6:40pm Activity Day Date Time 74276.202 Tue May 1-Jun 5 6:50-8pm 74271.103 Sun Mar 4-Apr 15* 3-4pm RDR/NR: $79/$89 74271.104 Sun Mar 4-Apr 15* 4-5pm Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct. Location: Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr. Youth Soccer Hoop Stars Children have fun and learn the basics of soccer: dribbling, passing, Instructional and recreational basketball program for children ages trapping, and shooting. Each session consists of instruction in each 7-8. Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, aspect of the game, participation in fun drills that are designed to positioning, defense, and rebounding in a fun-oriented program. teach skills, and low-key, non-competitive game. All coaching will Then they apply what they’ve learned in low competition games. be conducted by Jump Start Sports staff, but parents may assist. Price All coaching conducted by Jump Start Sports staff coaches using a includes team shirt and participation medal. *Skip 6/30. well-organized, fun-oriented, age-appropriate format. *Schedules and Activity Ages Day Date Time rosters to be announced prior to first game. Games will be scheduled 74277.201 3-4 years Sat Jun 9-Jul 21* 9-10am for 1 hour based on the team and weekly schedule. 74277.202 5-6 years Sat Jun 9-Jul 21* 10-11am Ages: 7-8, co-ed 74277.203 7-9 years Sat Jun 9-Jul 21* 11am-12:15pm RDR/NR: $74/$84 RDR/NR: $69/$79 Spring I: 6 Weeks, *Skip 4/1 Location: Headley Park, 1031 Challis Springs Dr. Activity Day Date Time 74272.102 Sun Mar 4-Apr 15* 2-3pm Location: Gahanna Middle School South, 349 Shady Spring Dr.

RDR=Resident Discount Rate for Gahanna Residents • NR=Non-Resident for Non-Gahanna Residents Work in Gahanna? Receive the Resident Discount Rate (RDR) 33 TUMBLIN’ FOR KIDS JUMPBUNCH Morning sessions for younger tumblers are now available! During these Sporties for Shorties motivational tumbling and gymnastics classes, participants will learn JumpBunch coaches will help your child get ready for organized sports proper stretching, tumbling and apparatus skills in a fun, encouraging through this lively class. Each week, class begins with kid friendly warm environment! ups and exercises. We then introduce the shorties to individual skills, equipment and simple rules of a different sport every week. Coaches MORNING SESSIONS will praise and encourage children while helping them develop coordination, teamwork, and confidence. We will then include some Winter II: 6 Weeks age appropriate games and activities to keep kids engaged and Day: Thu moving throughout the session. NOTE: Adult/parent participation is Activity Title/Age Date Time required for anyone who wishes to remain in the room during class 74253.104 Tumble Kids I/4-5 Mar 1-Apr 5 8:30-9am and for all children under age 3. Six week sessions. 74251.104 Tumble Tots/2.5-3 Mar 1-Apr 5 9-9:30am Day: Thu, *Skip 3/29 74252.104 Tumble Tykes/3-4 Mar 1-Apr 5 9:30-10am Activity Title/Age Date Time RDR/NR: $60/$70 74261.102 Toddler/1.5-3 Mar 1-Apr 12* 6-6:30pm Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. 74262.102 Preschool/3-5 Mar 1-Apr 12* 6:30-7:10pm RDR/NR: $69/$79 EVENING SESSIONS Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd.

Winter II: 6 Weeks GAHANNA YOUTH TEAM TENNIS Day: Wed Using the USTA Youth Tennis play format, participants use modified Activity Title/Age Date Time equipment and courts, tailored to their age and size, making it easier 74255.103 Turbo Tumblers/7-12 Feb 28-Apr 4 4:45-5:30pm to play, rally, and succeed right from the start! Drills and games help 74251.103 Tumble Tots/2.5-3 Feb 28-Apr 4 5:30-6pm develop core tennis skills within a fun, yet structured environment. 74252.103 Tumble Tykes/3-4 Feb 28-Apr 4 6-6:30pm All players receive a team t-shirt, age appropriate racquet and ball, 74253.103 Tumble Kids I/4-5 Feb 28-Apr 4 6:30-7pm USTA Junior Membership, AND goodie bag. Any questions, contact 74254.103 Tumble Kids II/5-6 Feb 28-Apr 4 7-7:30pm Jacqueline Boggs at [email protected] RDR/NR: $60/$70 Day: Mon & Thu Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. Activity Grades/Age Date Time 74281.201 1-3/5-8 Jul 9-Aug 2 5:45-6:45pm Spring II: 6 Weeks 74282.201 4-6/8-12 Jul 9-Aug 2 7-8pm Day: Wed RDR/NR: $70/$80 *No registrations after Jun 17. Activity Title/Age Date Time Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd. 74255.105 Turbo Tumblers/7-12 Apr 18-May 23 4:45-5:30pm 74251.105 Tumble Tots/2.5-3 Apr 18-May 23 5:30-6pm SILLY SETS TENNIS 74252.105 Tumble Tykes/3-4 Apr 18-May 23 6-6:30pm Silly Sets is a fitness program designed to introduce preschoolers to the 74253.105 Tumble Kids I/4-5 Apr 18-May 23 6:30-7pm sport of tennis. Each participant will learn the basic fundamentals of 74254.105 Tumble Kids II/5-6 Apr 18-May 23 7-7:30pm the game, including tossing, catching, racquet swing and footwork. All RDR/NR: $60/$70 ages will develop in coordination, balance and agility in a fun, playful Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd. environment using soft, foam equipment that is age appropriate. Ages: 2.5-5 Summer I: 6 Weeks Activity Day Date Time Day: Wed, *Skip 7/4 74301.201 Sat May 5-May 26 9:30-10:15am Activity Title/Age Date Time 74301.202 Wed Jul 11-Aug 1 5:30-6:15pm 74255.201 Turbo Tumblers/7-12 Jun 6-Jul 18* 4:45-5:30pm RDR/NR: $55/$64 74251.201 Tumble Tots/2.5-3 Jun 6-Jul 18* 5:30-6pm Location: Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Rd. 74252.201 Tumble Tykes/3-4 Jun 6-Jul 18* 6-6:30pm 74253.201 Tumble Kids I/4-5 Jun 6-Jul 18* 6:30-7pm 74254.201 Tumble Kids II/5-6 Jun 6-Jul 18* 7-7:30pm RDR/NR: $60/$70 Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Rd.

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THREE WAYS TO REGISTER CANCELLATION, REFUND AND 1. Register for selected classes and programs online at Gahanna.gov! Please note that online registration typically CREDIT POLICIES will close prior to when in-person or over-the-phone Class Cancellations registration closes. Please call or check in at the Parks & We will contact you if a class has been cancelled or filled to maximum Recreation desk to check on class availiability. capacity prior to processing your registration. If you do not hear from us, please attend the first class. 2. Register in person at Gahanna City Hall in the Department of Parks & Recreation office. Camp Friendship Camping Company Cancellations Details regarding cancellations, refunds and credits may be found in the respective program Parent Handbook. 3. Register via phone by calling 614.342.4250. Facility Cancellations Any cancellation or transferring of date requested 180 calendar days or more prior to the event date will result in a refund of rental fee These policies and forms apply to general Parks & Recreation and and security deposit, less a $25 administration fee. Any cancellation Ohio Herb Education Center programs only and NOT Senior Center or transferring of date requested less than 180 days but more than programs. Need help or have questions? 30 calendar days prior to the event date will result in a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the total rental fee. Security deposit will be fully Contact us! refunded. Any cancellation or transferring of date requested less than 614.342.4250 30 calendar days prior to the event date will result in a cancellation fee [email protected] of 100% of the total rental fee. Security deposit will be refunded. If the renter cancels the event due to inclement weather, no rental fees Gahanna City Hall, 200 S Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230 will be refunded. Security deposit will be fully refunded. If the City of Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm (Holiday Hours Vary) Gahanna cancels your event; you will receive a full refund. Please see additional info on rental agreement. CLASS POLICIES The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation requires participants Program Refunds and Credits registering for age or grade-specific programs to be the minimum age All refunds will be processed either through the City’s Finance or grade listed by the first day of the program. Department where a check is issued or through the Department of Parks & Recreation when a credit card is processed. There will be The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation will regularly no cash refunds. All cancellation and/or transfers are subject to a photograph the classes and their participants. The photographs cancellation fee. No registration refunds will be made except: may be used in publications and online. If you wish not to be a. Recreation program cancellation/refunds will be addressed as photographed, please indicate when registering. follows, unless otherwise covered under that specific program’s policy: i. When a class is cancelled or closed by the Department of Parks & REGISTRATION POLICIES Recreation due to low enrollment or other circumstances. Fee Structure ii. When a participant becomes ill and/or injured, or experiences The City of Gahanna’s operations are funded primarily through an extenuating circumstance, the request for the refund is made in income taxes paid to the City of Gahanna. For this reason, any writing to the appropriate Parks & Recreation staff member. Additional person residing in the City of Gahanna, or who is an employee of a documentation may be requested. business located within the City of Gahanna (which also includes a iii. Cancellation, and refunds for all other request are at the discretion spouse and/or child of such employee), will pay the resident discount of the department. This may be made in the form of a full or partial rate when registering for a program or when reserving a Park shelter refund and/or household credit. and/or facility. All others will be required to pay the non-resident rate b. Refunds for facility rentals, and camps are addressed in their unless otherwise noted. Please note that even if you have a Gahanna respective refund policies. mailing address and/or live within the Gahanna-Jefferson School District, you MAY NOT be a qualifying resident of the City of Gahanna. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY

Participants are notified via email when cancellation decisions are In order to receive the resident discount rate, a person must live made at least 1.5 hours before the scheduled program begins. Last within the Gahanna City limits and may be required to verify proof of minute cancellations are still possible. residency by showing a current City of Gahanna water bill, along with any valid photo identification. A full-time employee (spouse or child) of Programs located at a Gahanna Jefferson School facility a business located within the City of Gahanna must provide proof of (regardless of time) and the Senior Center (480 Rocky employment on company letterhead (with Gahanna address) signed by Fork Blvd) and Active Senior Programs: Programs are the personnel director or president of the company. Presentation of a cancelled when Gahanna Jefferson Schools are closed for the day and valid photo identification of the employee is also required. rescheduled at a later date. The Senior Center closes operations and Active Senior programs when Gahanna Jefferson Schools are closed. Fees must be paid at the time of registration. Only receipt of payment reserves enrollment. All programs have limited enrollment. For programs occurring on a weekend or beginning after 3pm on a weekday at a non-school location: Class will be held unless there is a level 2 or 3 snow emergency or if the Department of Parks & Recreation determines weather conditions to be hazardous.

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April 22 Earth Day Community Service Day

May 5 Cinco de Mayo Glow Run

May 11 & 12 Herbs in the Alley & Herb Day

Highlights May 28 Memorial Day Ceremony

July 4 Independence Day Celebration

July 20 Great Outdoors Summer Party

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