Spring/Summer Directory of Community Opportunities for Students This directory is provided as a courtesy by Delaware City Schools in cooperation with community agencies. This directory is not inclusive of all opportunities available within the community. For consideration to have an activity listed in future publications, call 740-833-1105 or email ruheje@dcs.k12.oh.us. Directories are scheduled to be published in February and September of each year and distributed to students in grades K-6. In addition, many activities are available through your child s school. Please check with the school office to find out what clubs/activities may be available! Published February 2011
Arts & Community The Arts Castle (Delaware Co. Cultural Arts Center) Phone: 740-369-ARTS (2787) Email: artscastle@artscastle.org Website: www.artscastle.org Cost: Class prices start at $10; exhibits and many events are free. Description: We are dedicated to nurturing the creative energies of the area's residents through classes, performances, exhibitions, & special events. Visual arts, performing arts, and cultural arts classes available for all ages. Join us! My Dolly & Me Tea Event Date: 03/19/2011 Contact: Women s City Club Phone Number: 740-369-0806 Email Address: delawarecitywomens@yahoo.com Website: www.wccdelaware.org Description: The Women s City Club is sponsoring an elegant tea for young ladies and their dolls. Each girl must be accompanied by an adult and may bring one dolly. Yummy foods, crafts, a family portrait, even a seat for the doll! Rose For Moms Contest Date of Activity: 4/20/2011 Registration Deadline: 4/13/2011 Cost: No Description: In 50 words or less, tell us why your mom is the greatest in the world! For grades 1-3, 3 winners will be selected from each grade. Winners will be presented with a rose and certificate at the City of Delaware Council meeting on April 25. Easter Egg Hunt Date of Activity: 4/23/2011 Cost: No Description: Join us rain or shine at Mingo Park for our Easter Egg hunt. This event is for ages 2-9 years and is free to everyone. Bring your own Easter basket. Youth Development & Leadership Girl Scouts Contact Person: Keri Johnson Phone Number: 740-972-5432 Email Address: girlscoutmom@gcjtechnology.com Description: Interested in joining Girl Scouts or being a Girl Scout Leader? Girl Scouts -Where Girls Grow Strong! Delaware Youth Chess Club Contact Person: Bruce Lindman Phone Number: 740-816-0455 Email Address: sqlblindman@gmail.com Description: The Delaware Youth Chess Club promotes Scholastic Chess for students in grades 1-12 in Delaware County. The club meets every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Delaware County District Library. Participation is free. Delaware County District Library Phone Number: 740-363-7277 Website Address: www.delawarelibrary.org Description: The Delaware County District Library has great tools, programs and homework resources for students and teachers. Visit our local branch or website for more information. We re also on Facebook.
Delaware County 4-H Contact Person: Laryssa Hook & Shelly Lehner Phone Number: 740-833-2030 Email Address: hook.26@osu.edu Website: http://delaware.osu.edu Registration Deadline: 04/15/2011 Description: 4-H offers more than you imagined! Projects include photography, creative arts, woodworking, cats, dogs, cooking, sewing and more. Several clubs are in the Delaware City area. Clubs meet 1 to 2 times a month from early spring until fall. Woodward Good News Club Contact Person: Kay Swartz Phone Number: 740-369-6272 Email Address: rakaswartz@aol.com Meetings: Every Wednesday through mid-april (when students have full day of school.) Description: GNC welcomes all Woodward students in grades 1-4, but each must bring a signed permission slip which may be picked up in the school office. We meet from 3:00-4:15 in the music modular. We have songs, Bible stories, games, and more! Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America Contact Person: Peter Fenimore Phone Number: 614-436-7200 Email Address: peter.fenimore@scouting.org Website Address: www.skcbsa.org Description: The BSA is one of the nation's largest values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Cub Scout Pack #318 Contact Person: Laura Henry Phone Number: 740-362-1179 Email Address: lehenry97@gmail.com Description: Want to hike and camp under the stars? Want to race a car you build? Want to make new friends? Come join Cub Scouts! Cub Scouts is for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. Young Bright Minds & Inventors Academy Event Date: 06/01/2011 Contact: Rita Selle-Grider Phone Number: 740-936-0254 Email: brightmindsacademy@columbus.rr.com www.youngbrightmindsandinventorsacademy.com Registration Deadline: 05/20/2011 Description: The YBM&IA will offer 4 camps this summer: a fun invention camp, our regular invention camp where we go for a real kids invention competition, a robotic camp and teen entrepreneur camp. Visit our Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.com/youngbrightminds. Physical Activity & Sports Central Ohio Gymnastics & Cheer Contact Person: Jen Hedrick Phone Number: 740-369-3200 Email Address: cog@columbus.rr.com Website Address: www.centralohiogymnastic.net Description: Gymnastics, cheerleading and hip-hop classes.
Columbus Crew Camps Contact Person: Jeremy Parkins Phone Number: 614-447-4150 Email Address: JParkins@thecrew.com Website: www.thecrewyouth.com Description: Columbus Crew Camps offer multilayered training for developmental through elite players, boys and girls, ages 6-17. Campers are put into a challenging environment following the Columbus Crew curriculum taught by our technical and youth staff encouraging good training habits while providing a fun and rewarding experience. Delaware Futbol Club Event/Registration: February, 2011 Contact Person: Diane Lucas Phone Number: 740-272-2286 Email Address: diluca69@aol.com Description: A fun organization where middle school aged girls can participate in soccer skill building, team building and exercise. Open to girls in grades 6-8. Youth Baseball/Softball Date of Activity: Starts Week of May 23rd Registration Deadline: 03/12/2011 Description: Baseball and Softball is offered for ages 5-15 years. Registration going on now until March 12. Those registering after the March 12 deadline will be assessed a $20 late fee. We no longer take special requests of any kind. D.A.R.T.S. Spring Session Date of Activity: 5/23/2011 Registration Deadline: 5/20/2011 Description: 2 week spring training program for ages 6-18 years. Practice is at the new OWU Meek Aquatic Center. City of Delaware Dave Staley Youth Triathlon Date of Activity: 8/13/2011 Registration Deadline: 7/29/2011 Description: For ages 5-12 years. Held at Mingo Park and starts at 9:00am. Participants will swim 1 lap (down and back), bike two miles, and run ½ mile. Those registering by the July 29 th deadline will receive a T-shirt. D.A.R.T.S. Summer Session Date of Activity: 6/6/2011 Registration Deadline: 6/3/2011 Description: Competitive swim & dive team for ages 6-18. Practices are Monday-Friday at Jack Florance Pool. Must be able to swim crawl or backstroke 25 yards without assistance. A $20 late fee is assessed after the June 3 rd deadline. Aqua Gym Description: Participants ages 8-12 yrs will be able to wear a wet suit and air tank to drive underwater scooters, shoot hoops and have egg/spoon races at Jack Florance Pool. Maximum of 10 students per class.
Softball Pitch Clinics Date of Activity: 3/19/2011 Description: 5 week beginning and intermediate clinics offered at Mingo Park gym. Teaches all aspects of the windmill motion of fast pitch softball. A Catcher is needed after the first class for beginners and for all 5 weeks of intermediate class. Jumpstart Sports Lacrosse Camp Date of Activity: 4/11/2011 & 6/6/2011 Description: Camp for ages 6-11 years conducted by Jumpstart Sports staff at Smith Park. Camp will be every Monday from 6:00-7:15pm for 6 weeks. Two sessions are offered. Hoop Stars Basketball Date of Activity: 3/13/2011 Description: Basketball camps offered for ages 4-8 years every Sunday at Mingo park. Camps taught by Jumpstart Sport staff. Basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, and defense are taught in a funoriented program. Skyhawks Summer Camps Date of Activity: Various Dates Description: Many Monday-Friday camps offered starting in June such as Soccer, Multi-sport, Basketball, Golf, Volleyball, Tennis, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Track & Field, and beginning skateboarding camps Tennis Lessons Date of Activity: 6/13/2011 & 7/11/2011 Description: For ages 6-17 years. Two sessions are offered and each session runs Monday-Wednesday for 2 weeks. Classes are held at Mingo Park tennis courts. Participants must bring their own racquet. Golf Lessons Description: For ages 9-13 years and are taught at Hidden Valley Golf Course. Sessions are every Monday for 4 weeks. You may bring your own clubs or clubs can be rented at Hidden Valley Golf Course.
Summer Horse Camps Description: For ages 8 & up. Each camp is offered Monday-Thursday for one week and located at Jeff Geiger Performance Horses on Ford Rd. in Delaware. Students will have fun with crafts and games as well as spending the day with horses. Horseback Riding Lessons Description: For ages 8 & up. Multiple 4 week lessons are offered all summer at Jeff Geiger Performance Horses located on Ford Road in Delaware. Class days offered are Monday or Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Exclusively For Infant & Toddlers Description: Great learning experience for ages 3-36 months. Students will play games, read stories, sing songs, introduce baby signs and explore fine motor activities. Parents are given useful information to be used at home. Just for the Pre-Preschoolers Description: Great learning experience for ages 3-4 years. Students will play games, sing songs, & work on beginning reading, listening and arithmetic skills. Parents are given useful information to be used at home. Delaware Optimist Football and Cheerleading Date of Activity: 8/01/2011 Registration Deadline: 7/15/2011 Contact: John Milligan Phone number: 740-595-0552 Email Address: mill04@msn.com Website: www.delawareoptimistclub.com Description: The Football program is an instructional league for players 8-12 years old sponsored by the Delaware Optimist Club. Cheerleading is open for ages 5-13. Sign up at Mingo Park on May 21, 22, 28, 29 and June 18, 19, 25, 26. Note: The Delaware City School District does not sponsor any of the activities included in this directory. Parents are encouraged to contact the sponsoring group for additional information.