Youth and Family Programs

Jump Start Sports

All programs are offered at Chapelfield Elementary, 280 Chapelfield Road, unless otherwise stated.

Jump Start Sports offers creative sports programs that teach fundamentals, fair play and teamwork. Qualified instructors provide youth with a foundation for growth and nurture their love of sport in an environment that focuses on fun and learning rather than competition. All programs include a t-shirt. More information is available at

www.jumpstartsports.com

Click Here for Jump Start Summer Sport Camp Information


Spring Outdoor Lacrosse

Boys and girls can learn to play one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Lacrosse is action packed and lots of fun! The sport has elements of soccer, football, basketball and hockey. All equipment will be provided in this highly instructional program. Players will receive instruction on passing and catching; ground balls; cradling and positioning. Players will be divided by gender to play situational scrimmages. Plastic sticks will be used and no checking, stick checking, or poking will be allowed. No helmets or shoulder pads will be used. Players should wear cleats and a mouth guard.

Location: Academy Park, 1201 Cherrybottom Rd.
Ages: 6-8 & 9-11
Dates: April 11-May 16

Class Day Ages Time RDR/SR
102304A Thur 6-8 6-7:15pm $65/$75
102304B Thur 9-11 6-7:15pm $65/$75


T-Birds T-Ball

Instructional tee-ball for three and four
year-olds. Players learn the basics of catching, fielding, throwing, and hitting. Then they apply what they’ve learned in fun, non-competitive games. Parents are encouraged to participate in the
coaching and are provided practice plans and assistance in coaching young children. *Schedule TBA before start of season, each player will be placed on a team 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:30 based on team schedule. Includes an MLB hat, team shirt, and trophy.
Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct
6 weeks
RDR $65/ SR $75 Ages: 3-4 years

Activity     Dates                   Time(s)                      Day
301302A  May 16-Jun 20     5:30pm or 6:30pm     Thu 


Summer Youth Soccer

Children ages 3 – 9 years olds have fun and learn the basics of soccer: dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting, and positioning. Each session consists of instruction in each aspect of the game, participation in fun drills that are designed to teach skills, and low-key, non-competitive game. All coaching will be conducted by Jump Start Sports staff, but parents may assist.

RDR $65/ SR $75

Ages: 3-4 years
Activity     Dates                 Time         Day
301304A  June 1-July 6     9-10am     Sat.
Location: Headley Park, 1031 Challis Springs Dr.

Ages: 5-6 years
Activity         Dates                 Time             Day
301304B      June 1-July 6     10-11am       Sat.
Location: Headley Park, 1031 Challis Springs Dr.

Ages: 7-9 years
Activity         Dates                 Time                     Day
301304C      June 1-July 6     11am-12:15pm     Sat.
Location: Headley Park, 1031 Challis Springs Dr.

Click Here for Jump Start Summer Sport Camp Information

The enthusiastic Tumblin’ 4 Kids staff lead these motivational tumbling and gymnastics classes.

Participants will learn proper stretching, tumbling and apparatus skills in a fun, encouraging environment!

Session I: 4 Weeks          RDR $42 / SR $52

Day                             Dates                   

Mondays                      Jun 3  – Jun 24

Wednesdays                Jun 5 – Jun 26

Session II: 4 Weeks        RDR $42 / SR $52

Day                             Dates                   

Mondays                      Aug 5 – Aug 26

Wednesdays                Aug 7 – Aug 28

Activity  I/II              Title                    Age           Time                 Day                     

300101    A/D               TmbTots              2-3          10-10:30am       Mon

300101    B/E               TmbTots              2-3          5:30–6pm          Wed

300101    C/F               TmbTots              2-3          9-9:30am          Mon

300102    A/C               TmbTykes           3-4          9:30-10am        Mon

300102    B/D               TmbTykes           3-4          6-6:30pm          Wed

300103    A/C               TmbKids              4-6         10:30-11am       Mon

300103    B/D               TmbKidsI             4-5          6:30-7pm         Wed

300104    B/D               TmbKidsII            5-6          7-7:30pm         Wed

300108    A/C               TurboTumb         7-12         11-11:30am      Mon

300108    B/D               TurboTmb           7-12        7:30-8pm          Wed

Location: Golf Course Clubhouse

220 Olde Ridenour Rd.

Create & Play

6 weeks                                                   

FREE                                                  Ages: 2-5

Creative time for you and your tots! Join our Recreation staff for this popular FREE program, including stories, games, songs, crafts and more. Parental involvement is required. Space is limited and registration is required.  

Activity         Date                              Time           Day

302102A       May 23- Jun27           10-11am        Thu

302102B        Jul 11-Aug15              10-11am        Thu

Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct.

Grandparents Series

Our grandparents series gives grandparents and grandchildren opportunities to enjoy each other company and learn together in Gahanna! Each experience offers an activity and lunch. Great for any age!

Grandparents & Gardening

RDR $5 / SR $10        Instructor: Herb Center staff

Have fun while learning about food, herbs and gardening. This interactive session includes a pot-a-plant craft, herb food challenge and demonstration of why Gahanna is the Herb Capital of Ohio.

Activity                Date          Time                  Day

321701B              June 28     10am-12pm        Fri

Location: Geroux Herb Garden, 206 S. Hamilton Rd.

Grandparents & Guppies

RDR $5 / SR $10                    Instructor: P&R staff

Spend the morning canoeing together, and enjoy lunch in the park!

Activity                  Date      Time                  Day

321701A               July 12   10am-12pm        Fri

Location: Woodside Green Park, 213 Camrose Ct.

Grandparents & Golf

RDR $5 / SR $10 Instructor: Golf Course Staff

This program encourages grandparents to get their grandkids out on the course for a fun and active experience. We’ll play some golf, enjoy some games and lunch will be provided. Cost is per person.

Activity                  Date      Time                 Day

321701C               Aug. 2   10am-12pm        Fri

Location: Gahanna Golf Course,

220 Olde Ridenour Rd.

The Adventure League

The Adventure League combines the fast paced and fun aspects of a live treasure hunt adventure with the most exciting elements of contemporary video game formats.  Ancient tombs will be explored, ransom notes in foreign languages translated, thieves caught, maps explored and the world traveled.  Taught by a professional treasure hunt adventure designer, this experience provides a broad exposure to several social studies topics, keeping within the exciting game format where the adventure ‘delegates’ will level up with each new experience. 

For more information, please visit the Parks & Recreation page at Gahanna.gov

Prerequisite: Training Boot Camp

Learn how to navigate this adventurous world through various missions in Training Boot Camp, then level up with various missions that take you all over the globe.

4 weeks                                 Instructor: Joe Means        

RDR $40 / SR $50                            Ages: 9-12

Activity                 Date                   Time                         Day

302601A          June 6-June 27   10-11:15am             Thu

302601B          Jul 11-Aug 8        10-11:15am              Thu

Location: Golf Course Clubhouse,

220 Olde Ridenour Road

Mission 1: Betrayal in the Bermuda Triangle

Prerequisite: League of Adventure Training Boot Camp

Now that the delegates have completed their training, they are ready for a more sophisticated and elaborate mission experience.  Opportunities to level up in new disciplines as well as travel to new locales such as the Caribbean and South America highlight this new extension to the League of Adventure series.  Will the delegates be able to figure out the betrayer before it’s too late?

4 weeks                                 Instructor: Joe Means        

RDR $40 / SR $50                            Ages: 9-12

Activity          Date                  Time                   Day

302602A       July 11-Aug 8     11:45am-1pm  Thu  

Location: Golf Course Clubhouse, 220 Olde Ridenour Road          

Expedition: Gahanna!

Expedition: Gahanna! offers engaging and hands-on outdoor activities for children ages 5-12 to enjoy autumn in our parks!

Session 1

Location:  Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.

RDR $5 / SR $8

Nature Art (Ages 5-8)

Nature is a wonderful playground! Go adventuring and create one-of-a-kind keepsakes from what we find.

Activity                     Date                Time       Day

431102A                  Sep 12-Oct 3     3:30-4:30  Thu  

Fall Foliage (Ages 8-12):

Why does it get cooler in the fall? Why do leaves change color in the fall? How do animals prepare for the coming winter? Answer these questions and more as we enjoy fall!

Activity                     Date                Time       Day

431102B                   Sep 12-Oct 3   4:30-5:30    Thu                 

Session 2

No class 10/31.

Location:  Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. RDR/SR: $5/$8

Who’s Hoo? (Ages 5-8)

Did you know that owls are a bird of prey? Learn about owls and their other raptor relatives… and maybe even meet one!

Activity                 Date                Time       Day

431101A               Oct 10-Nov 7   3:30-4:30   Thu     

Outdoor Explorer (Ages 8-12)

Learn what it takes to be an outdoor explorer – use a map and compass, cook over a camp stove and gain valuable outdoor skills while learning how to respect our trails using Leave No Trace.

Activity                 Date                Time            Day

431101B               Oct 10-Nov 7   4:30-5:30   Thu     

Outdoor Adventures

Backyard Campouts

Interested in taking the family camping, but not ready for the wilderness? Experience the fun of a campout in your local park! Perfect for introducing the little ones to the world of camping, enjoy family games and activities, campfire cooking, and sleep under the stars.

RDR $8 / SR $11 per person (under age 3, free!)

Ages: All!

Activity       Date         Time          Day

303501A       Jul 20-21   4pm-10am    Sat/Sun

Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.

303501B       Sept 28-29  4pm-10am  Sat/Sun        

Location: Hannah Park, 5612 Clark State Road

Fireside Fridays

Come for Music in the Park and stick around for FREE fireside fun! Enjoy games, stories and light snacks around the campfire during the summer months. Registration is required and space is limited!

FREE, but registration is required!

Ages: All!

Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave

Activity        Date                Time               Day

303501A     Jun 28              9pm-10pm      Fri

303501B     Jul 12               9pm-10pm      Fri              

303501C     Aug 9               9pm-10pm      Fri