Offers a character building program of experiential learning through running. Teaches self-esteem as well as social and personal skills. Trained volunteer coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities, and running games to encourage positive emotional, spiritual, social, mental, and physical development. Provides a non-competitive 5K/3.1 mile event at the end of each season session.

Provides academic mentoring and leadership enrichment program for students in the Greater Akron area. Offers the following services: - Recreation activities. - Academic tutoring and help with homework. - Mentoring and leadership development programming. - Grade tracking and goal setting.

Offers 4-H opportunities for youth. Youth may join local 4-H clubs and participate in over 200 different activities and projects. Summit County 4-H offers programming for schools, community centers, libraries, summer day camps, and afterschool programs.

Offers free after school and out of school time youth development services for children age 6 to age 18. Provides activities and services that focus on academic success, character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles, career exploration, STEM and the arts.

Provides Champs after-school and summer program for children with caregivers who struggle with substance use addiction. Includes mental health screenings, individual and family therapy, case management, snacks and meals and substance abuse prevention programming.

Provides a wide range of supervised recreational activities for youth. Offers a safe haven, adult role models, and a variety of programs that support the educational, emotional, physical, and social development of youth, without regard to social, racial, ethnic, or religious background.

Afterschool Programs of Lancaster offer a wide variety of activities for school-age children and youth in out-of-school hours.

As part of our Discovery Play program, families can drop-in to utilize our community space for fun and learning together. Includes climbing and tunnels for large motor fun in all weather, a touchless and interactive floor projector, an augmented reality sandbox and high powered microscope, educational exhibits, rotating STEM-focused table top activities, sensory experiences, access to toys/tech/tools for featured activities, pop-up demonstrations by staff, etc. Target ages are 3-11, but younger and older siblings and their accompanying adults enjoy the space as well. Current public hours are Thursdays 9-noon, 1 to 4pm, and 5-8pm. And Fridays and Saturdays 9-noon and 1 to 4 pm. Low daily admission fee, financial accessibly pricing for EBT card holders, camp and membership scholarships widely available. In June and July, we offer half-day summer camps, with income-based scholarships. These are for school agers who have completed kindergarten though fifth grade. Opportunities for high school volunteers to assist with camps.

Recreation program activities include golf, tennis, adult and youth athletic leagues including but not limited to soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball. Youth and adult activities and educational programs include summer camp, nature programs, arts & crafts and much more are on the schedule. Residents can travel to Urbana (north), Cincinnati (south), and Buck Creek State Park (east), from downtown following the multi-purpose trails. The Trail Walkers program,meets on Thursdays at 10:00, 9:00 am for the summer months, and highlights the multi-purpose trail system to promote fitness, fellowship and fun. Other activities such as golf, swimming, tennis, and special events take place at the many different parks in the county. The parks also provide areas for picnics, fishing, ice skating, horseshoes, playgrounds, athletic events and special event concerts and shuffleboard. Parks include: Snyder Park, North Plum Street, Bechtle Ave. Rotary Centennial Playground (in Snyder Park) ADA accessible design to be shared by all children Bethie's Sprayground (in Snyder Park) free water experience for all chidlren- opening July 2015 Davey Moore Park, 627 S. Yellow Springs Eagle City Rd. Soccer Complex, 500 Eagle City Road Rebert Pike Nature Park, 1696 Rebert Pike Lagonda Fields - 1975 Mitchell Blvd. Central Bark Dog Park - Snyder Park Buck Creek Nature Park- behind Carleton Davidson Stadium , Mitchell Blvd. Carleton Davidson Stadium - 1101 Mitchell Blvd. New Reid Memorial Park and Golf Courses - 3140 E. Leffel Ln. Old Reid Park, Tennis Courts and Wiggley Field Dog Park - 1545 Pumphouse Road 324-7727 Virgil Mabra Memorial Park -1413 Oakleaf Ave Selma Road Park - 724 York St. Snyder Park, Golf Course & Howard Z. Dredge Tennis Center - Snyder Park Road Standpipe Hill - 32 N. Greenmount Ave. Veterans Memorial Park & Amphitheater - Cliff Park Road-North Plum, North Fountain Splash Zone Waterpark, 300 Eagle City Rd Skateboard Park, 1301 Mitchell Blvd. Sherman Avenue Park, 766 Sherman Ave. Perrin Woods Nature Preserve 325 Parkwood Ave. NTPRD Chiller 301 W. Main Street

Offers a character building program of experiential learning through running. Teaches self-esteem as well as social and personal skills. Provides a non-competitive 5K event. Trained volunteer coaches lead small teams through a research-based curricula, which includes dynamic discussions, activities, and running games to encourage positive emotional, spiritual, social, mental, and physical development.

Afterschool program for middle school girls, with focus on healthy habits and relationships. In addition to weekly program day, participants have the option for group exercise at the YMCA one day a week.

Offers fun, healthy safe experiences at least twice weekly during the school year and throughout the summer, building academic, career, artistic, and physical strengths. Crosspollinate with other Columbus Urban League initiatives, placing the young men in summer internships, hands-on digital learning opportunities, drug, alcohol and violence prevention activities and other initiatives based upon their individual needs.

Providing a youth program including life skill education, music, games, crafts, weekly guest speakers, and snacks.

MCLS offers a variety of arts and crafts, cooking, science and reading activities for patrons across the county. Most activities are provided at no cost and are held at one of the branch locations. Check the library website Event Calendar regularly to see what activities are available and how to register for them.

S.U.N.S.H.I.N.E. Learning Station (SLS) is a state licensed, after-school, academically oriented enrichment and reinforcement program for children in grades K-5. Its mission is spelled out in its name: a School for Unusual Needs Students, offering a Healthy, Individualized, and Nurturing Education. The SLS specializes in serving students who need to improve study skills, need extra personal attention or additional academic help, including students who are both below and above their academic grade level. All students need special attention not currently available in the local elementary schools. The SLS maintains a student/teacher ratio of 6:1. The program’s goal is that, by the time the students move up to the Middle School, they will be working at grade level in math, reading, and writing. A supper/snack is provided as well as transportation from Marietta City School's elementary schools.

Provides in-person programming at Buchtel and East Community Learning Centers (CLC). Focuses on leadership skill building and social-emotional skill building.

Program provides access to a gym, computers, internet, and services for homework assistance. They provide after school snacks and extended child care services. And youth enrichment programs they do not transportation.

Maintains park and recreations areas. Features include sporting complexes, playgrounds, dog park, pavilions, fishing, grills, sledding, splash pad, fitness equipment, and walking trails. Parks: * Betzstone Park Betzstone Drive * Brushwood Park Lilac Court * Buckeye Community Park Riva Ridge Drive * Burton Park 1177 Sunset Boulevard * Central Park 1 Park Avenue West * Clearfork Reservoir Rt 8, 2678 Grass Road * Deer Park 100 South Home Road * Dewey and Vine Field Park Dewey and Vine Street * Dickson Park 470 Davis Road * Ford Hill Park 1 Cardinal Avenue * Fox Glen Park 496 West Straub Road * Hamilton Park 344 Fern Avenue * John Todd Park 199 Bowers Avenue * Johns Park Stocking Avenue and Dudley Avenue - includes splash pad * Julia Underhill Park 1175 Dillon Road * King Street Park 778 King Street * Lahm Airport Park Mansfield Lahm Airport * Liberty Park 491 Grace Street * Lily Street Tot Lot Park 520 Lily Street * Maple Lake Park 265 Fairlawn Avenue * Middle Park 665 West Fourth Street * Newman Street Park 414 Newman Street * North Lake Park 270 Rae Avenue * Optimist Park 756 Carol Lane * Prospect Park 542 Marquis Avenue * Redwood Park Redwood Road * Ritter's Run Park 255 Ohio Street * Sherman Estate Park Sherman Place * Sterkel Park 767 Hollywood Lane - includes dog park * Straub Road Park Straub Road * Tappan Park 394 Laird Avenue * South Park 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue

4-H is a non-formal educational, youth development program offered to individuals age 5 and in kindergarten to age 19. Ohio 4-H youth development reaches more than 240,000 youth each year – helping kids “learn by doing” through hands-on activities. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics. All 4-H programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. 4-H members learn valuable lessons in leadership, communication and collaboration while increasing their knowledge in math, science, technology and a variety of other topics.

Offers a school-readiness program. Students learn and practice academic skills, classroom skills, and social skills to prepare them to enter school and succeed in Kindergarten and beyond. Strong focus on early literacy, especially for English language learners.

MCLS offers a variety of arts and crafts, cooking, science and reading activities for patrons across the county. Most activities are provided at no cost and are held at one of the branch locations. Check the library website Event Calendar regularly to see what activities are available and how to register for them.

Offers before and after-school care focusing on creative activities, homework assistance and fitness. Also provides full day child care services when school is not in session due to parent-teacher conference days, snow days, single day holidays and holiday breaks.