Preschool/Youth

Complete List of Activities & Events

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Preschool Programs

Father/Daughter Dance: Join us for a night of dancing and fun for young ladies and the special man in their lives (dad/grandpa/uncle, etc.). The evening includes desserts, dancing, crafts, and a photo booth to capture all the fun memories of the night. Young ladies receive a special keepsake to take home at the end of the evening. Dress for a special party in attire that is comfortable and fitting for the evening.

*Due to current health precautions, the Father/Daughter Dance has been postponed until May 15, 2021.

• REGISTER NOW: May 15 | Saturday | 6-8 p.m. | DANCE | Ages 3-11
• REGISTER NOW: May 15 | Saturday | 5-6 p.m. | DINNER | Ages 3-11

 

Kinderdance: Kinderdance® for young children, ages 3-5, is a developmental dance, motor skill, music, and fitness program, blended with academics, specifically designed for boys and girls ages 3-5. Children can be enrolled for up to 3 years with this 3 level program. Parents who want to give their child the opportunity to dance will love how Kinderdance® teaches the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts, designed to teach to the total child.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 19 – March 26 | Fridays | 9-10 a.m. | Ages 3-5
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 19 – March 26 | Fridays | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Ages 3-5

 

POG Goes Virtual!: In lieu of our traditional Preschool Open Gym, we will be shifting our program to a virtual format this winter! The POG Goes Virtual program will be a physical box filled various activities for you and you child to do together, while in the comfort and safety of your own home. Activities include age appropriate arts and crafts and activity packets. Along with your box of fun activities, you will be provided with a Zoom link to access an online classroom, where you will be provided live step-by-step instructions on how to complete your activities.

• REGISTER NOW: Jan. 15 | Friday | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Ages 3-6
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 5 | Friday | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Ages 3-6
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 26 | Friday | 9:30-10:30 a.m | Ages 3-6

 

Valentine’s Workshop: Come and join us for Valentine’s Day arts and crafts at the Recreation Center! All supplies and materials are included. Parent participation is required.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 8 | Monday | 10-11 a.m. | All Ages

 

Tacklebox Tuesday’s: Have you always wanted to try fishing but are not sure how? Tackle your fears and join us for fishing fun in Coffman Park! Experienced fishers are welcome, too! The DCRC Pond is stocked with 5-12” bass, large pumpkin seed, and bluegill that will test your reel fishing skills!

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 23 | Tuesday | 5-6 p.m. | All Ages
• REGISTER NOW: March 9 | Tuesday | 5-6 p.m. | All Ages
• REGISTER NOW: March 23 | Tuesday | 5-6 p.m. | All Ages

 

Amazing TOTs: Amazing Tots uses age-appropriate developmental milestones and works with each individual toddler based on his or her attention span and physical abilities. During each class, toddlers learn about one of four sports through our discovery lessons. Our classes also balance a combination of structured physical challenges and organized physical exploration activities specifically designed with little ones in mind.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 19 – March 19 | Fridays | 9-9:30 a.m. |Ages 1.5-2.5
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 19 – March 19 | Fridays | 9:45-10:15 a.m. |Ages 1.5-2.5
• REGISTER NOW: April 9 – April 30 | Fridays | 9-9:30 a.m. | Ages 1.5-2.5
• REGISTER NOW: April 9 – April 30 | Fridays | 9:45-10:15 a.m. | Ages 1.5-2.5

 

Soccer Shots Mini: Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using their feet, dribbling, and basic rules of the game.

• REGISTER NOW: April 1 – May 22 | Saturdays | 9-9:30 a.m. | Ages 2-3.5
• REGISTER NOW: April 1 – May 22 | Saturdays | 9:45-10:15 a.m. | Ages 2-3.5

 

Soccer Shots Classic: Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Over the course of the session, children learn basic soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive environment, as well as positive character traits of respect, teamwork, and appreciation.

• REGISTER NOW: April 1 – May 22 | Saturdays | 10:30-11 a.m. | Ages 3.5-5
• REGISTER NOW: April 1 – May 22 | Saturdays | 11:15-11:45 a.m. | Ages 3.5-5

 

Little Ballers: Learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and the concept of game play in this fun, age-appropriate sports program perfect for first time basketball players. Each week includes developmental instruction and modified recreation game play.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 6 – March 13 | Saturdays | 9-10 a.m. | Ages 4-6
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 6 – March 13 | Saturdays | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Ages 4-6

 

Preschool Sports: Young children are introduced to athletic movements including kicking, throwing, catching, rolling, and running in this fun Bally Sports program. Weekly instruction includes relay races, partner games, and more! All equipment provided by Bally Sports Group.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 3 – March 3 | Wednesdays | 9-9:45 a.m | Ages 2-3

 

Multisports Class: Have a ball with Bally Sports learning a wide variety of sports in an encouraging, fun way! Sports may include soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football, and hockey. Participants receive valuable lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and more while having a blast.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 3 – March 3 | Wednesdays | 10-10:45 a.m. | Ages 3-6

 

Little Sluggers: Batter up! Little Sluggers is a great introduction to the game of baseball for young children. Using age appropriate activities, players are introduced to fundamentals of baseball in an atmosphere that is supportive, fun, and encouraging. Each week includes instruction on batting, base running, throwing, and catching.

• REGISTER NOW: April 10–May 15 | Saturdays | 9-10 a.m. | Ages 3-4
• REGISTER NOW: April 10–May 15 | Saturdays | 10:15-11:15 a.m. | Ages 3-4

 

Minor League Baseball: A fun introduction to baseball incorporating age-appropriate skills of batting, fielding, throwing, and catching through practice development and non-competitive games.

• REGISTER NOW: April 10–May 15 | Saturdays | 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Ages 5-7

 

Skyhawks Beginning Golf Class: Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette and keeping score. The program is specifically designed for the entry-level player, simplifying instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course.

• REGISTER NOW: April 8–May 13 | Thursdays | 5-6:30 p.m. | Ages 5-8

 

Kids Tennis: Get the little ones started early in an introduction to tennis. Tennis lead-up games are used to develop coordination and strength, followed by ball control drills using forehand and backhand. Serve and volley are introduced.

• REGISTER NOW: Apr. 17–May 8 | Saturdays | 8-8:45 a.m. | Ages 5-6

 

Youth Programs

Could you Hug a Cactus?: A virtual musical written to be rehearsed remotely, performed virtually, and shared with audiences online. The storyline is linear, made up of monologues and songs intended to be performed as solos. When these scenes are video recorded and played in sequence, it presents a complete musical theater experience available to any audience with an internet connection. Based on a collection of whimsical poems by Phillip Van Wagoner, Could You Hug A Cactus? is a musical revue that follows a group of kids as they come together to create a show that’s bursting with poems and creativity. One by one, they each share their imaginative creations, until a nervous performer panics and refuses to contribute a poem. Can the cast help him shed self-doubt and ignite a creative spark? This “hybrid” musical is designed to be performed either virtually or onstage. It’s simple, flexible and easily customizable for your performance needs.

• REGISTER NOW: Jan. 19–Feb. 18 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6-7:30 p.m. | Ages 9-16

 

Family Clay: Work side by side with your child and learn basic hand-building and glazing techniques. Each class includes a demonstration followed by the opportunity for hands-on practice with additional assistance available.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 7 – March 7 | Sundays | 1-2:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 7 – March 7 | Sundays | 3-4:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Ceramics 1: Learn three basic hand-building techniques and proper glazing methods to create ceramic pieces based on personal interests utilizing low fire clay and glazes (non-functional pieces). Each class includes a demonstration followed by the opportunity for hands-on practice with additional assistance as needed. Develop individual creative processes and personal expressions through this engaging art form.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 9 – March 16 | Tuesdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Ceramics 2: Take the basics of ceramic hand-building to the next level! This projects-based class is designed to expand on the knowledge gained from Ceramics 1, and includes an opportunity to learn wheel-throwing ceramic techniques.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 11 – March 18 | Thursdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ages 8-12

 

Mystery Clue Night: Do you have what it takes to become a detective? Join us for an evening of fun as you work together with a group to solve clues in this thrilling mystery dinner event.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 26 | Friday | 6-8 p.m. | Ages 8-12

 

Winter, Wonder, Wander Hike: Winter Hike Series. We will share our discoveries in nature through a series of wandering hikes to 3 different parts of Coffman Park that takes us both on and off trail to explore nature in winter. Sign up for one or all three hikes!

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 4 | Thursday | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 18 | Thursday | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: March 4 | Thursday | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Can you dig it?: Archaeology, Can You Dig? it is an outreach program aimed at school-aged children and young adults. Through a variety of hands-on STEM activities, participants engage in excavation projects to determine an artifact’s age, learn how to determine where and why to mark and measure an excavation plot, and much more.

• REGISTER NOW: April 14–May 5 | Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Amazing Athletes P.E.: Amazing Athletes P.E. promotes skill-based learning and non-competitive play so that each athlete has the confidence to learn and engage. This fully interactive virtual P.E. class, meets once a week through Zoom. Activity lessons are designed to play in small spaces – a 5X5ft area is all you need! No equipment needed! The Amazing Athletes coaches suggest items to use that are easily found around the house. Participants have the ability to ask their coach questions, receive individual tips, and have one-on-one attention. Participants also receive assigned activities to keep the fun going after class; word searches, mazes, and Beat-The-Coach challenges!

• REGISTER NOW: Jan. 24–Feb. 21 | Sundays | 2-3 p.m. | Ages 6-12 | VIRTUAL
• REGISTER NOW: March 18–April 22 | Thursdays | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Shooting Stars: Learn the fundamentals of basketball with instruction on dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, and the concept of game play. Build an understanding of the skills by utilizing fun terminology and engaging activities. Open to both new and skilled players.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 6 – March 13 | Saturdays | 11:30-12:30 p.m. | Ages 7-9
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 6 – March 13 | Saturdays | 12:45-1:45 p.m. | Ages 9-11

 

Learn to Volley: Build your skills in volleyball through development of passing, setting, blocking, and serving. Each week includes modified games that help players learn spacing on the court, communication with teammates, and moving to the ball. Open to both new and skilled players.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 4 – March 11| Thursdays | 5-6 p.m. | Ages 8-12

 

STEM & Play: Golf Class: This program combines strategic STEM-based activities with traditional Skyhawks golf instruction and a focus on life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The STEM Sports® curriculum gives students the opportunity to get behind the sports they love with modules centered around technology, science and innovation. Subjects include golf ball design, calculating distances and angles, velocity, acceleration and much more! Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette and keeping score. Skyhawks puts the Sports in STEM.

• REGISTER NOW: April 6–May 11 | Tuesdays | 5-6:30 p.m. | Ages 8-12

 

Dublin Tennis Outreach Program: A virtual introduction to the amazing sport of tennis. The student led team at the Dublin Tennis Outreach Program offers young children grades K-5 a cost free opportunity to be introduced to the sport of tennis with their peers. Each clinic, we teach drills and games along with other fun activities that keep the kids engaged in the virtual classroom.

• REGISTER NOW: Jan. 24–Feb. 14 | Sundays | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 6-12 | VIRTUAL
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 28–March 21 | Sundays | 4-5 p.m. | Ages 6-12 | VIRTUAL

 

Karate/Beginners: Students learn the basics of karate in a fun and safe environment. This no-contact introduction teaches students the basics of traditional Okinawan karate through both lecture and practice. Belt work for this program level includes: white and yellow.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 10-May 5 | Wednesdays | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Ages 6-9
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 10-May 5 | Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Ages 10 & Up

 

Karate/Intermediate: This intermediate program is intended for those with prior experience or have completed the beginner program curriculum. Instruction includes the continued study and practice of self-defense, break falls and rolls, and introduction of next level katas. Instructors provide information on equipment and belt promotion (additional fee). Belt work for this program level includes: yellow, blue, and green.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 9 – May 6 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Ages 6 & Up

 

Karate/Advanced: Instruction for the advanced level includes the continued practice of self-defense, break falls and rolls, next level katas and proper introduction of weapon techniques with bo and sai. Minimum prerequisites include a working knowledge of at least five kata’s or permission of the instructor. Belt work for this class includes: green, purple, brown and black. Must be at least 16 years of age to earn full adult black belt status.

• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 9 – May 6 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Ages 10 & Up

 

Kids Tennis: Get the little ones started early in an introduction to tennis. Tennis lead-up games are used to develop coordination and strength, followed by ball control drills using forehand and backhand. Serve and volley are introduced.

• REGISTER NOW: April 17-May 8 | Saturdays | 8:45-9:30 a.m. | Ages 7-8

 

Youth Tennis Lessons: An introduction to/review of tennis basics, beginning with racquet handling, forehand and backhand ground strokes, rallying, sportsmanship and rules. More advanced skills, including serving and volleying, singles and doubles play, are also covered. Instructor will group together players of matching skill levels.

• REGISTER NOW: April 12–26 | Mondays and Wednesdays | 5-6 p.m. | Ages 6-9
• REGISTER NOW: April 13–27 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5-6 p.m. | Ages 6-9
• REGISTER NOW: April 12–26 | Mondays and Wednesdays | 6-7 p.m. | Ages 10-16
• REGISTER NOW: April 12–26 | Mondays and Wednesdays | 7-8 p.m. | Ages 10-16
• REGISTER NOW: April 13–27 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6-7 p.m. | Ages 10-16
• REGISTER NOW: April 13–27 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 7-8 p.m. | Ages 10-16

 

 

Camps

School’s Out: School’s Out participants stay actively engaged in games, crafts, and nature/science exploration, with specialized activities and guest speakers scheduled from noon-2p each session. Outdoor play is possible (weather permitting). Bring a nut-free lunch and be prepared for a day of fun and play! Participants do not swim during this program. All participants are required to have a completed online health care form on file before attending the program.

• REGISTER NOW: Jan. 18 | Monday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 12 | Friday |8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: Feb. 15 | Monday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Spring Break Camp: Spring Break Camp participants stay actively engaged in games, crafts, and nature/science exploration, with specialized activities and guest speakers scheduled throughout the week. Outdoor play is possible (weather permitting). Bring a nut-free lunch each day. Swimming days and field trip (TBD) also included in the week. All participants are required to have a completed online health care form on file before attending the program.

• REGISTER NOW: March 29 | Monday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: March 30 | Tuesday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: March 31| Wednesday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: April 1 | Thursday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12
• REGISTER NOW: April 2 | Friday | 8-5:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Spring Break Sports Camp: Participate in a variety of exciting sports and camp activities along with traditional camp games hosted by Bally Sports Group. Sports instruction includes: soccer; basketball; flag football; and more! All supplies and materials are provided. Bring a water bottle and be ready to stay actively engaged from start to finish.

• REGISTER NOW: March 29–April 2 | Mondays–Fridays | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Ages 6-12

 

Preschool/Youth Programming Team

• Kevin Lacey, Recreation Program Supervisor, 614.410.4552, klacey@dublin.oh.us
• Rachel Keitz, Recreation Program Coordinator, 614.410.4575, rkeitz@dublin.oh.us
• Tammy Abel, Program Specialist, 614.410.4573, tabel@dublin.oh.us

 

Preschool/Youth Program Updates Mailing List

If you would like to receive monthly e-mail updates on preschool/youth programs, please join our e-mail mailing list. Contact Recreation Program Coordinator Rachel Keitz at 614.410.4575, or rkeitz@dublin.oh.us to add your address to the list.

Program Evaluation

All of our preschool/youth programs can now be evaluated by logging on and providing us meaningful feedback without the hassle of filling out and mailing back a paper survey. We love to hear from you so make sure to log on and let us know how we are doing: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KPH2R5C

Volunteer

If you’re available one day per week between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., our preschool classes need volunteers to help make programming possible. Days and opportunities vary. Email Shannon at volunteer@dublin.oh.us if you can help.

Accommodation Requests

The City of Dublin’s Parks & Recreation department promotes an inclusive policy for all of our programs. To provide the best overall experience for your child or to carry over IEP accommodations, an appointment must be made for an inquiry of needs. Contact Jodi Shealy, Adaptive Recreation Coordinator, at 614.410.4574. An accommodation plan MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO your child’s program or camp registration. This plan is required for each seasonal enrollment.