Preschool, Youth & Teen Programs
Explore our Preschool, Youth & Teen programs webpage for detailed insights into our program department and policies and procedures. From registration process guides to cancellation policies, parent expectations, volunteer and partnership opportunities, and beyond, find all the information you need to ensure a smooth experience for your child. Visit our webpage today for all the essential information you need!

Accommodation Requests
Recreation Services promotes an inclusive policy for all of our programs. To discuss program options to best suit your child’s needs or interests, please contact Meaghan Campbell, Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, at [email protected] for an inquiry of needs to form an accommodation plan. An accommodation plan could carry over IEP/504 accommodations and must be completed prior to the start of the program. We kindly ask for a 7-day accommodation request window to facilitate this process effectively.

Questions?
Visit our Preschool, Youth & Teen programs webpage or contact a member of the programming team.

Rachel Keitz, Program Coordinator - Preschool, Youth & Teen Programs, 614.410.4575, [email protected]
Mollie Wills, Program Specialist, 614.410.4573, [email protected]
Phil Gross, Recreation Supervisor, 614.410.4552, [email protected]

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Youth Tae Kwon Do

Youth Tae Kwon Do - 124410

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that incorporates self-defense moves, hand techniques, and a variety of kicks. Ji Do Kwon is one of the oldest forms of Tae Kwon Do, dating back 2000 years. Traditional, Ji Do Kwon training focuses on discipline through formal practice in a non-contact format. Ji Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do includes kicking, punching, striking, blocking, and formal patterns called forms. Training is continuous from white belt through black belt rank. Martial artists learn discipline and respect while they are exercising, having fun, and making new friends. Students progress to increasing belt levels at their own pace. When ready, they have the opportunity to participate in promotional tests (for an additional fee) to increase their rank and qualify to learn advanced techniques. Uniforms can be purchased from the instructor for an additional fee.
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Unavailable Unavailable 124410-01 Youth Tae Kwon Do 01/22/2024 -05/20/2024* 6:15 pm - 7:05 pm M DCRC 6-9.99 $190.00/$209.00/$209.00 Item Details
Unavailable Unavailable 124410-03 Youth Tae Kwon Do - Extension 03/25/2024 -05/20/2024 6:15 pm - 7:05 pm M DCRC 6-9.99 $115.00/$127.00/$127.00 Item Details
Coding with Minecraft

Coding with Minecraft - 223700

Learn various coding concepts and languages through the game of Minecraft: Education Edition. Explore Block-Style coding through lessons, which incorporate learn and play, and make changes in Minecraft not achieved through traditional game play. Walk away with a fundamental grasp of computer coding. This program takes place in the new Respawn Lounge at the DCRC.
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Unavailable Unavailable 223700-01 Coding with Minecraft 05/01/2024 -05/22/2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm W DCRC 8-12.99 $90.00/$100.00/$100.00 Item Details
Ancient Ohio Survival

Ancient Ohio Survival - 224213

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Ancient Ohio Survival program, nestled in the heart of an archaeological site, Ferris Wright Park. This immersive program transports participants back in time to explore the fascinating survival skills of the ancient Hopewell Culture while connecting with nature in a unique setting. Highlights include:

Throwing Spears with Atlatl: Delve into the ancient art of spear throwing and atlatl use. Learn techniques for accuracy, distance, and the historical significance of these tools.

Flint Knapping: Try your hand at the skill of shaping stone tools using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Hopewell Culture History: Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Hopewell Culture that once thrived in Ohio. Explore ancient artifacts, hear captivating stories, and gain insights into their ingenious survival techniques.

Join us at Ferris-Wright Park for a day of hands-on learning, adventure, and discovery!
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Unavailable Unavailable 224213-01 Ancient Ohio Survival 05/11/2024 -05/11/2024 10:00 am -12:00 pm Sa Ferris-Wright Park 8-12.99 $25.00/$35.00/$35.00 Item Details
Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball - 226101

Bally Sports Group Minor League Baseball is a great introduction to coach-pitch baseball for beginning baseball players! Skills taught include batting, fielding, throwing and catching. The program also includes both practice and a modified, non-competitive game each week. As weeks progress, new aspects of the game/game scenarios are added to allow children to learn within the context of the game. Coaches emphasize the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship in a positive atmosphere. Kids leave the program wanting to continue their baseball careers! Participants bring their own baseball glove; all other equipment provided by Bally Sports Group.
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Unavailable Unavailable 226101-01 Minor League Baseball 04/13/2024 -05/18/2024 10:10 am -11:10 am Sa Darree Fields 5-7.99 $90.00/$100.00/$100.00 Item Details
Player Development & Skills Workout

Player Development & Skills Workout - 226350

Open to all skill levels for ages 8-14, Coach Kyle will take basketball players through a series of dynamic warm ups and conditioning workouts, skills and drills training, and small-group game play. Throughout the 6-week session, players will develop in the following categories: ball-handling, shooting, footwork, offensive techniques, and overall sportsmanship. This small group format is perfect for new players or for those looking to increase confidence in their game.
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Unavailable Unavailable 226350-01 Player Development & Skills Workout 04/07/2024 -05/12/2024 9:00 am -10:00 am Su DCRC 8-10.99 $175.00/$193.00/$193.00 Item Details
Unavailable Unavailable 226350-02 Player Development & Skills Workout 04/07/2024 -05/12/2024 10:00 am -11:00 am Su DCRC 11-14.99 $175.00/$193.00/$193.00 Item Details
Kids Klinik

Kids Klinik - 226360

Get the kids up and moving on a Saturday morning! This introduction to tennis includes lead-up games to develop coordination and strength, followed by ball control drills using forehand and backhand. Serve and volley are introduced. Participants need to bring their own tennis racquet; tennis balls are provided.
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Unavailable Unavailable 226360-02 Kids Klinik Ages 5-6 05/04/2024 -05/18/2024 8:00 am - 8:45 am Sa Coffman Park 5-6 $45.00/$55.00/$55.00 Item Details
Unavailable Unavailable 226360-04 Kids Klinik Ages 7-8 05/04/2024 -05/18/2024 8:45 am - 9:30 am Sa Coffman Park 7-8.99 $45.00/$55.00/$55.00 Item Details
Youth Tennis Lessons

Youth Tennis Lessons - 226460

Grab your racquet and meet Coach Rick at the tennis courts! These lessons include an introduction to basic tennis skills, including racquet handling, forehand and backhand ground strokes, rallying, sportsmanship and rules knowledge. An introduction to more volleying and serving rounds out a complete 5-lesson package.Participants need to bring their own tennis racquet and water bottle; tennis balls are provided.
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Unavailable Unavailable 226460-04 Youth Tennis Lessons 05/06/2024 -05/20/2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm M, W Coffman Park 6-10.99 $70.00/$80.00/$80.00 Item Details
Unavailable Unavailable 226460-05 Youth Tennis Lessons 05/06/2024 -05/20/2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm M, W Coffman Park 6-10.99 $70.00/$80.00/$80.00 Item Details
Unavailable Unavailable 226460-06 Youth Tennis Lessons 05/07/2024 -05/21/2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tu, Th Coffman Park 6-10.99 $70.00/$80.00/$80.00 Item Details
Sweets "With" Christa

Sweets "With" Christa - 322190

Join Christa Aylward, owner of Sweets By Christa, in an introductory baking experience! Learn the basics of decorating, designs, and assembly. Christa is an award winning cake artist with over 14 years of cake decorating and baking experience, whom was recently featured on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship. f your child has an allergy to certain foods, we would recommend contacting a member of the Preschool, Youth & Teen Program Team prior to registering.

Independence Day Cookie Cakes: Learn the tips and tricks to creating 4 mini Independence Day-themed cookie cakes. Learn how to stack a cookie cake, create small buttercream flowers and designs, and correctly hold and assemble a piping bag to create beautiful buttercream art on the cookie cakes. Each participant creates and takes desserts at the end of each program along with the piping tips so they can re-create buttercream designs at home.
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Add To Selection List Available 322190-01 Independence Day Cookie Cakes 06/29/2024 -06/29/2024 9:30 am -10:30 am Sa DCRC 8-12.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Kidz Home Alone

Kidz Home Alone - 324100

Would your child know what to do if they have forgotten their house key? What if they are home alone and they are choking? Our Kidz Home Alone class will give you and your child peace of mind when home alone. As creators of this class, we thought of every home alone scenario possible, and provide solutions for all of those ‘what-if’s”. This course is designed to teach your child about being home alone safely. An informative parent guide is included in the student manual and provides an avenue for discussion between parent and child. This engaging and interactive class is fun and includes guest speakers from the local Police and Fire Departments (when available).
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Add To Selection List Available 324100-01 Kidz Home Alone 06/10/2024 -06/12/2024* 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm M, W DCRC 9-12.99 $100.00/$110.00/$110.00 Item Details
Youth Tae Kwon Do

Youth Tae Kwon Do - 324410

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that incorporates self-defense moves, hand techniques, and a variety of kicks. Ji Do Kwon is one of the oldest forms of Tae Kwon Do, dating back 2000 years. Traditional, Ji Do Kwon training focuses on discipline through formal practice in a non-contact format. Ji Do Kwon Tae Kwon Do includes kicking, punching, striking, blocking, and formal patterns called forms. Training is continuous from white belt through black belt rank. Martial artists learn discipline and respect while they are exercising, having fun, and making new friends. Students progress to increasing belt levels at their own pace. When ready, they have the opportunity to participate in promotional tests (for an additional fee) to increase their rank and qualify to learn advanced techniques. Uniforms can be purchased from the instructor for an additional fee.
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Add To Selection List Available 324410-01 Youth Tae Kwon Do 06/03/2024 -08/12/2024 6:15 pm - 7:05 pm M DCRC 6-9.99 $140.00/$154.00/$154.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 324410-02 Youth Tae Kwon Do 06/03/2024 -07/22/2024 6:15 pm - 7:05 pm M DCRC 6-9.99 $100.00/$110.00/$110.00 Item Details
Player Development & Skills Workout

Player Development & Skills Workout - 326350

Open to all skill levels, Coach Kyle will take basketball players through a series of dynamic warm ups and conditioning workouts, skills and drills training, and small-group game play. Throughout the 6-week session, players will develop in the following categories: ball-handling, shooting, footwork, offensive techniques, and overall sportsmanship. This small group format is perfect for new players or for those looking to increase confidence in their game.
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Add To Selection List Available 326350-01 Player Development & Skills Workout 06/02/2024 -06/30/2024 9:00 am -10:00 am Su DCRC 8-10.99 $145.00/$160.00/$160.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326350-02 Player Development & Skills Workout 06/02/2024 -06/30/2024 10:00 am -11:00 am Su DCRC 11-14.99 $145.00/$160.00/$160.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326350-03 Player Development & Skills Workout 07/14/2024 -08/11/2024* 9:00 am -10:00 am Su DCRC 8-10.99 $115.00/$127.00/$127.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326350-04 Player Development & Skills Workout 07/14/2024 -08/11/2024* 10:00 am -11:00 am Su DCRC 11-14.99 $115.00/$127.00/$127.00 Item Details
Youth Tennis Lessons

Youth Tennis Lessons - 326460

Grab your racquet and meet Coach Rick at the tennis courts! Lessons include an introduction to basic tennis skills, including racquet handling, forehand and backhand ground strokes, rallying, sportsmanship and rules knowledge. An introduction to more volleying and serving completes this 5-lesson package. Participants need to bring their own tennis racquet and water bottle; tennis balls are provided.
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Add To Selection List Available 326460-01 Youth Tennis Lessons 06/03/2024 -06/17/2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm M, W Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-02 Youth Tennis Lessons 06/03/2024 -06/17/2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm M, W Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-03 Youth Tennis Lessons 06/04/2024 -06/18/2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tu, Th Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-04 Youth Tennis Lessons 06/04/2024 -06/18/2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tu, Th Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-05 Youth Tennis Lessons 07/08/2024 -07/22/2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm M, W Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-06 Youth Tennis Lessons 07/08/2024 -07/22/2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm M, W Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-07 Youth Tennis Lessons 07/09/2024 -07/23/2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tu, Th Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-08 Youth Tennis Lessons 07/09/2024 -07/23/2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tu, Th Coffman Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-09 Youth Tennis Lessons 08/05/2024 -08/19/2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm M, W Monterey Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-10 Youth Tennis Lessons 08/05/2024 -08/19/2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm M, W Monterey Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-11 Youth Tennis Lessons 08/06/2024 -08/20/2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tu, Th Monterey Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326460-12 Youth Tennis Lessons 08/06/2024 -08/20/2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tu, Th Monterey Park 6-10.99 $75.00/$85.00/$85.00 Item Details
Kids Klinik 5-6 y.o.

Kids Klinik 5-6 y.o. - 326461

Get the kids up and moving on a Saturday morning! This introduction to tennis includes lead-up games to develop coordination and strength, followed by ball control drills using forehand and backhand. Serve and volley are introduced. Participants need to bring their own tennis racquet; tennis balls are provided.
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Add To Selection List Available 326461-01 Kids Klinik 5-6 y.o. 06/01/2024 -06/22/2024 8:00 am - 8:45 am Sa Coffman Park 5-6.99 $60.00/$70.00/$70.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326461-02 Kids Klinik 5-6 y.o. 07/13/2024 -07/27/2024 8:00 am - 8:45 am Sa Coffman Park 5-6.99 $45.00/$55.00/$55.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326461-03 Kids Klinik 5-6 y.o. 08/03/2024 -08/17/2024 8:00 am - 8:45 am Sa Monterey Park 5-6.99 $45.00/$55.00/$55.00 Item Details
Kids Klinik 7-8 y.o.

Kids Klinik 7-8 y.o. - 326462

Get the kids up and moving on a Saturday morning! This introduction to tennis includes lead-up games to develop coordination and strength, followed by ball control drills using forehand and backhand. Serve and volley are introduced. Participants need to bring their own tennis racquet; tennis balls are provided.
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Add To Selection List Available 326462-01 Kids Klinik 7-8 y.o. 06/01/2024 -06/22/2024 8:45 am - 9:30 am Sa Coffman Park 7-8.99 $60.00/$70.00/$70.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326462-02 Kids Klinik 7-8 y.o. 07/13/2024 -07/27/2024 8:45 am - 9:30 am Sa Coffman Park 7-8.99 $45.00/$55.00/$55.00 Item Details
Add To Selection List Available 326462-03 Kids Klinik 7-8 y.o. 08/03/2024 -08/17/2024 8:45 am - 9:30 am Sa Monterey Park 7-8.99 $45.00/$55.00/$55.00 Item Details