Youth Programs

Parent Date Night

Parent Date Night is an opportunity for parents to enjoy an evening out while their children are in a safe, structured environment. Parents with children ages 5-10 years old can drop their kids off at the John Torok Community and Senior Center on Saturday, June 2 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The children will be able to play games, watch a movie, and do arts and crafts projects. Pizza, snacks, and soft drinks will be provided. The cost of this program is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents. If you would like to register your child for this program, visit www.cityofgreen.org and click on the Register tab under the Parks & Rec menu. Please register as soon as possible, space is limited. For more information, please call 330-896-6621.

Midwest Youth Team Tennis

The Midwest Youth Team Tennis program is the largest tennis program for kids 10 years and younger in the Midwest. Featuring the QuickStart Tennis play format, which uses age appropriate equipment and courts scaled to the size of the players, Midwest Youth Team Tennis makes the game more accessible-and more fun- by allowing kids to get involved right from the start. This program has been developed to give children the opportunity to play tennis as a team sport, just like other youth sports. The balls that are used are lower in compression; they bounce lower and don't move as fast so they are easier to hit. This allows kids time to get to the ball and hleps them develop optimal swing patterns. Racquets are sized for small hands and the courts are smaller and easier to cover. All that equals more fun and less frustration.

This program will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00p.m. (grades1-3) and 7:00-8:00p.m. (grades 4-6), starting on June 12 and ending on July 31, 2012. The cost is $60.00 per player. Each player will recieve a team uniform, age appropriate tennis racquet and ball, one year USTA Junion membership, and more! For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation office at 330-896-6621. Please regiser online by May 18, 2012 by clicking on the link below:

http://www.midwestteamtennis.com/Find_Your_City/Ohio_Programs.htm

2012 Summer Day Camps

The City of Green Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps are for children ages 7-12 years old. There will be 2 sessions of camp each day. There will be one session for 7-9 year olds from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. each day. Another session for 10-12 year olds will be from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. each day. Our camp programs provide children opportunities to discover new and exciting activities and experiences. Our knowledgeable and professional staff and instructors will give children a summer they will never forget! All camps are co-ed and age appropriate (7-12 years old). Camps are $25 each per resident child and $30 each per non-resident child. You do not have to attend all camps, just the ones that interest you! Camps are first come, first serve, so sign up fast! Registration begins on Monday, March 5, 2012! You can choose from a variety of camps listed below:

Martial Arts Camp:This camp will introduce children to different forms of martial arts in a fun, safe, and age appropriate setting. Kids will also be taught about the importance of structure and discipline as it relates to martial arts and everyday life. Campers will have a boost in confidence and self-esteem as they learn new skills! All camps will be conducted by instructors from a local martial arts institute. This camp will take place from Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Boettler Park pavilion.
Fitness Camp: This camp will teach participants the importance of health and fitness in an active and engaging way. We will use kid friendly fitness games and activities to educate the participants about health and wellness. Campers will leave with an understanding of why it is important to be active and will hopefully start positive lifelong habits. Fitness camp will take place from Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Boettler Park pavilion.
Outdoor Recreation Camp: Outdoor Recreation Camp gives participants an opportunity to experience 2 of the most popular outdoor recreation activities: archery and fishing. Campers will learn about archery safety and how to shoot both recurve and compound bows. They will also go through a learn-to-fish passport program! Campers must provide their own fishing rod for the fishing component. All archery equipment will be provided. This camp will go from Monday, July 2 through Friday, July 6, 2012 at Boettler and Southgate Parks. There will be no camp on Wednesday, July 4.
Canoeing & Kayaking Camp: This camp will teach kids how to properly canoe and kayak in the still, open waters of the Boettler Park Pond. Safety will be emphasized throughout the program! Instruction will be provided by experienced staff and lifeguards from Camp Y-Noah. This camp will take place from Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13, 2012 at Boettler Park.
Wilderness Living Skills Camp: Wilderness Living Skills Camp will teach kids various beneficial outdoor skills, such as archery, fishing, orienteering, geocaching, building shelters, how to respect nature, and more. This camp is a great way for kids to experience the outdoors like they never have before! This camp will be held from Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 20, 2012 at Boettler and Southgate Parks.
Game Show Camp: Children can be a participant in age appropriate variations of their favorite TV game shows! Each day we will play different games that will enhance their general knowledge in a fun way. Campers will get a kick out of seeing how much they already know and how much they’ll learn! Everyone will have opportunities to win prizes like candy, toys, and other cool stuff. This camp will take place from Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27 at the John Torok Community & Senior Center.
Dance Camp: Children will learn how to do different styles and types of dancing. Campers will also learn and perform a full dance routine by the end of the week! Instructors will be professional dance teachers from the 8 Count Dance Studio. Dance Camp will take place Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3, 2012 at the 8 Count Dance Studio (569 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road).
Wildlife Camp: During the week, campers will learn about plants, animals, insects, and other natural wonders. The campers will receive hands on lectures and experiences from Akron ZooMobile representatives (and animals) about several different topics. This camp will take place from Monday, August 6 through Friday, August 10 at the John Torok Community & Senior Center.

Youth Archery Program

The City of Green Parks & Recreation will be holding a Youth Archery Program throughout the spring,early summer, and fall of 2012. This program is intended for those ages 8 to 15 years old. This course will teach participants archery safety, how to shoot recurve and compound bows, how to set-up an archery range, and more. Classes will be on Wednesday evenings and are split up into age groups. There will be a class for 8-11 year olds and another class for 12-15 year olds. There will be 2 more sessions, one from June 6 through June 27 and another from September 5 through September 26 at Southgate Park. Equipment will be provided, however, students are welcome to bring their own bow. The fee for this program is $25 per resident and $30 per non-resident. To register, please visit www.cityofgreen.org and click on the Register tab. For more information, please call 330-896-6621.

SNAG

The SNAG (Starting New at Golf) program is a new, cutting edge way for kids to learn the sport of golf. SNAG uses modified equipment and terminology to help kids understand the concepts of golf in a fun and age appropriate way. Participants will use equipment like launchers (clubs), rollers (putters), launch pads (tees), and more to understand the purposes of different equipment and the essentials of the game. The program is intended for those ages 5-7 years old. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings at Spring Hill Sports Complex, from September 6 through October 4. There will be 2 class sessions, one from 5:00-6:00p.m. and another from 6:00-7:00p.m. To register for this program, please visit www.cityofgreen.org and click on the Register tab under Parks & Rec. For more information about this program, please call the Parks & Recreation office at 330-896-6621.

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