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BexleyRec
Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure
Winter/Spring, 2023
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About Bexley Recreation
165 N. Parkview Ave.
Hours of Operation: M - F, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Bexley, Ohio 43209 www.bexley.org/recreation
8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon. - Fri. (614) 559-4300; recreation@bexley.org
The Bexley Recreation & Parks Department (BRPD) is located
Bexley.org/recreation in Jeffrey Mansion on the 3rd floor.
facebook.com/bexleyrec
twitter.com/bexleymayor Jeffrey Park
@bexleyrec www.bexley.org/parks
Jeffrey Park consists of nearly 40 acres, including the two
Mayor Commonwealth Parks located on the east side of
Ben Kessler Parkview Avenue. A large portion south and west of Jeffrey
Mansion is a natural woodland traversed by walking trails.
City Council Alum Creek forms the park’s western boundary. Other
Lori Ann Feibel; Matt Klingler; Monique Lampke; Sam recreation opportunities include a tot lot and playground
Marcellino; Troy Markham; Jen Robinson; Jessica Saad for children, two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, picnic
areas with grills, a play field, two shelter houses and the
Recreation Board community aquatic facility. Jeffrey Park is open for visitors to
Eric Acton, Tim Bezbatchekno; Ann Brennan; Roger Carroll; enjoy daily from dawn until dusk.
Clare Ceballos; Aly DeAngelo; Joanne Pickrell (School Bd)
The board consists of six Bexley residents appointed by Program Information
Mayor Kessler. The Bexley School Board recommends one www.bexleyrec.com
member. Board members volunteer for a three (3) year term This brochure does not necessarily contain all of the
and meet a minimum of once a month. Board meetings are activities that will be sponsored by BRPD. Contact us or visit
held the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm at City us online for more program information. BRPD reserves the
Hall. The public is invited to attend. right to use photographs taken in classes and programs to
be used in advertisements and brochures for department
Recreation & Parks promotions.
Director: Michael Price
Deputy Director: Natalie Mullin Payment Information
Recreation Supervisor: Katie Sarvas Payment is required for all programs at the time of
Recreation Supervisor: Kevin Smith registration prior to the start of an activity.
Recreation Supervisor (55+): Kristen Schweitzer
Preschool Director: Catie Swendal
Recreation Coordinator: Emily Sweet
Recreation Coordinator: Collin Cain
Recreation Coordinator: Campbell Davison
Recreation Coordinator: Marshall Drewry
Recreation Coordinator: Josh Hester
Event Coordinator: Lauren Miller
Office Administrator: Emily Perfect
Senior Center Administrator: Barb Greiner
Jeffrey Park Grounds Supervisor: Ron Gould
Grounds Maintenance: Adam Myers
Service Worker: Craig Middlemus
Service Worker: Craig Yantko
Service Worker: Sean Markos
City Contacts
Emergency: 911
Police Non-Emergency: (614) 559-4444 Finance Department: (614) 559-4260
Fire Department: (614) 221-2345 Mayor’s Office: (614) 559-4210
Poison Control: (614) 228-1323 Service Department: (614) 559-4220
Recreation + Parks: (614) 559-4300 Water Department: (614) 559-4270
Building + Zoning Department: (614) 559-4240 Franklin County Board of Health: (614) 462-7487
City Attorney: (614) 559-4200 Capital Area Humane Society: (614) 777-7387
City Council: (614) 559-4200 Bexley Public Library: (614) 231-2793
Communications + Marketing: (614) 559-4255 Animal Control: (614) 559-4444
Development Department: (614) 559-4210
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Winter & Spring 2023
Table of Contents
Info and Notes
Registration Info 4
Facility Rental /Community Info 5 - 6
Child care & Early Childhood Activities
Preschool 7
BACpack/SOCO/JSC 8-9
Activities 10 - 11
Youth Activities
Dance Program 12
Activities 13 - 18
Flag Football 15
Baseball & Softball 17
Adult Activities
Sports 19
Yoga/Fitness 20 - 21
Activities 22
55+ Activities
Senior Center Membership 23
Activities 24 - 25
Community Activities
Pool, Ice Rink, Poker 26 - 27
Fundraiser
Front Cover: Ice Skate Bexley (pg. 27)
Inside Cover: Easter Egg Dash (pg. 11)
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Registration Policies
Registration FAQ Activity Policies
Notes
andNotes
Cancellation & Refund Policy
When does registration open? To receive a full refund, you must cancel participation in
Bexley resident activity registration opens Jan. 4, 2023 at an activity no later than two (2) weeks prior to the start of
12:00pm. Non-Bexley resident registration opens the activity. A 5% processing fee of the activity cost will be
InfoAnd
Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:00pm. charged for all refunds. You do have the option to take a
full refund with the processing fee or you may credit your
How do I access the registration website?
Info
account with no processing fee. Refunds will not be issued
It’s so simple! Just go to www.bexleyrec.com to start viewing
once an activity has started.
available activities today!
Refund Exceptions
Do I need to set up an account?
For any changes made by Bexley Recreation after an
Yes. If you have not yet set up your account in MyRec, you
individual has already registered for the activity (i.e. change
will be required to do so prior to registering for any activities.
in activity dates, times, and/or costs, or class cancellation), a
All Bexley residents must list Bexley as their city or the system
full refund will be applied. Not subject to changes that are
may not recoginize your address as a Bexley address. Please
beyond our control.
contact us if you have any issues.
Credit Policy
How do I register for an activity?
If an activity is dropped within 2 weeks prior to the start
Once you have created an account, you can begin searching
of the activity, the fee originally paid may be kept on your
activities by selecting Register and then Programs or Search
account as a credit. This credit will only be granted if the
Programs. Please note, Programs are considered to be the
drop does not take the class registration below the class
“parent” and the activities listed under the program are the
minimum or the class is waitlisted and we are able to fill your
actual activities that you will register for online. You can only
registration spot. There is no service fee for a credit.
register for the active activities, not Programs.
Waitlist Policy
Participants will be directed to add themselves to a waitlist if
an activity has met its maximum capacity.
• If spots become available, participants will be
notified by phone or email . Please respond as soon
as possible if notified about an opening.
• If confirmation is not received within 24 hours, the
next available person on the waitlist will be notified.
Activity Cancellation Policy
If an activity is canceled by Bexley Recreation for inclement
Is there a processing fee for registering online with a weather, the department will try to reschedule the activity.
credit card? If unable to do so, participants are not entitled to a prorated
Yes. You will be required to pay a 1% fee on your total bill. refund.
Please note, this is 2.5% less than our previous registration
software.
Is there In-Person registration?
We offer in-person registration, but we strongly recommend
Registration Deadlines
online registration for open registration dates. If you Global registration deadlines for activities are set to
encounter any issues during online registration, please call the day before the start of an activity at 12:00pm.
us at (614) 559-4300 or email us at recreation@bexley.org. Please note, some activities will have specific
registration deadlines, which will be noted in the
brochure and on the registration page. Activities
may reach maximum capacity prior to a registration
deadline. If spots are still available, but the deadline
has past, please call the Recreation Office at
(614) 559-4300 for assistance.
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Rental Information
Jeffrey Mansion Rentals Shelter House Rentals
Info And Notes
We offer two rental spaces at Jeffrey Mansion. The Jeffrey Memorial Shelter House (165 N. Parkview Ave.)
House is located on the 1st floor and the Carriage Court is Capacity: 100
located on the lower level. Reservation requests are available The Shelter House is open for reservations year round by
for up to one year in advance. Bexley Residents only. There is a serving area for food and
two family size grills on the east side. Private grills may not
Mansion Rental Fees & Policies be brought in without prior approval. Men’s and women’s
www.bexley.org/jeffreymansion seasonal restrooms are located on the east and west sides.
Event Coordinator: Lauren Miller
lmiller@bexley.org
(614) 559-4308
Shelter House Hours & Rates
Hour minimum: 2 hrs. (must include set-up and clean-up)
Cost $25/hr.
To Request the BPAK or Reserve the Shelter House
Online: Go to www.bexleyrec.com (select the Facilities
tab, then select Facility List).
Block Party Activity Kit (BPAK)
Jeffrey Mansion Preferred Caterers Funded by the Bexley Community Foundation, the BPAK is a
trailer full of supplies any Bexley neighborhood street would
need to hold a successful BLOCK PARTY! The BPAK is available
for rental any day of the week by a Bexley resident, Bexley
school group, or Bexley community group and must be used
within Bexley city limits.
All BPAK rentals can be reserved first-come, first-served
online at the Recreation Office one (1) year in advance.
Rental Fee: $125 (due at the time of the rental)
Damage Deposit: A credit card will be kept on file in the
event any items are damaged or lost.
For More Information on BPAK Rentals:
www.bexley.org/bpak
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Community Information
Athletic Facility Permits 2023 Pickleball & Tennis Court General Use
Notes
Field and Diamond permits follow a specific schedule and Unscheduled Free Play
andNotes
cannot be reserved online. All field permit requests will be Solomon Pickleball Courts are available from 7 a.m. –
part of the field permit schedule as shown below. For more dusk on a first come, first served basis. Anyone may use
information, please contact Kevin Smith. the courts when not in use for programmed Scheduled
InfoAnd
Open Play or other Bexley Recreation programming.
Field Permits When others are waiting, please limit court time to
1.5 hours. Hoffman Tennis Courts are not permitted for
Info
Season Dates Lottery (Class A3) Time
Winter Jan. 2 - Mar. 5 n/a n/a pickleball use outside of Scheduled Open Play. (See page 22
for more information on scheduled open play)
Spring/Summer Mar. 6 - Aug. 6 Fri., Mar. 3 Electronic
Diamond Permits
Season Dates Lottery (Class A3) Time
Bexley Historical Society Museum
Winter Jan. 2 - Apr. 9 n/a n/a 2080 Clifton Ave. bexleyhistory@gmail.com
Spring/Summer Apr. 10 - Jul. 30 Mon., Apr. 10 Electronic Bexley, OH 43209 www.bexleyhistoricalsociety.org
(614) 559-4360 A 501(c)(3) Organization
Pickleball Court Permits *Located next to the Bexley Pool
Season Dates Available Courts*
Museum Hours (only by appointment)
Winter/Spring Jan. 2 - Apr. 29 Court 1 (NE), Court 2 (NW) The Museum is open the first Sunday of each month from
1:00pm - 3:30pm. It is also open by appointment. More
*Court 3 (SE) and Court 4 (SW) are not available for reservations and are on information for a variety of activities can be found on our
a first come, first served basis only when not in use for Scheduled Open Play
website!
or other Bexley Recreation programming.
Tennis Court Permits Bexley Historical Society Updates
Stop by to see the latest display - World War I artifacts of Fred
Season Dates Available Courts* Comer. He was a long-time South Bexley resident with four
Winter/Spring Jan. 2 - Apr. 29 Court 1, Court 2 generations of his family calling Bexley their home.
*Only available when not in use for Bexley Recreation programming.
Court reservations are available to Bexley residents on
a limited basis. Individuals may reserve one court
for up to 2 hours once per week during the open
reservation period. Reservation requests may be
submitted online (no later than 24 hours in advance)
and will not be finalized until approved by BRPD Staff.
Reservations received within 24 hours may not be
guaranteed BRPD approval. For more information, please
contact Marshall Drewry at mdrewry@bexley.org.
To submit a permit request for pickleball or tennis
courts, please visit www.bexleyrec.com.
For more information on field or court permits, please
visit www.bexley.org/facilityrentals.
Field Permits Contact
Kevin Smith - ksmith@bexley.org; (614) 559-4312
Court Permits Contact
Marshall Drewry - mdrewry@bexley.org; (614) 559-4307
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Jeffrey Mansion Preschool
JMP Registration Information 2023-24
New Bexley Resident Families: Jan. 10, 2023, 12:00pm
New Non-Resident Families: Jan. 17, 2023, 12:00pm
Jeffrey mansion preschool
It is strongly recommended to reach out to the Preschool
Director prior to open registration to schedule a tour
and ask any questions about the program. Spots will be
limited for the upcoming school year.
3 & 4 Year-Old Program
Current School Year: Aug. 29, 2022 - May 26, 2023
This program is designed for children entering a group
3 & 4 Program Age: Child must be 3 years old by Aug. 1 experience for the first time. The teachers work to help the
4 & 5 Program Age: Child must be 4 years old by Aug. 1 children establish trusting, positive relationships and build
a classroom community that flourishes with creative, joyful
The preschool is located on the 2nd floor of Jeffrey Mansion. learning. Child must be potty trained.
Daily experiences and project work includes, but is not
limited to, language arts, math, art, social studies, and Program* Time Day Cost
science as well as physical development in the motor room 3-day half 8:00am - 12:00pm M, W, F $340
and on the playground located in beautiful 34-acre Jeffrey 5-day half 8:00am - 12:00pm M-F $470
Park. We are licensed by the State of Ohio and maintain an
5-day full 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F $920
8:1 student/teacher ratio. The State requirement is 12:1. Our
teaching staff is qualified and experienced in early childhood *3-day half/full and 5-day half/full programs are combined and there will be
education and development. We celebrate diversity and a specified max number of students based on availability within each.
relationship building to become a collaborative learning
community brought together by the common interest of
providing enriching experiences for the children.
4 & 5 Year-Old Program
JMP Contact & Information This program is designed for children who are preparing to
To inquire about openings or the wait list and/or a tour of enter Kindergarten. To ensure Kindergarten readiness, daily
JMP please contact JMP Director Catie Swendal at lessons are aligned with Preschool Standards set forth by
(614) 559-4311 or cswendal@bexley.org. the Ohio Department of Education, and are presented in a
manner conducive for all learning styles.
For more information about JMP, please visit
www.bexley.org/jmp. Program* Time Day Cost
5-day half 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F $470
5-day full 7:30am - 5:30pm M-F $920
*These are combined and there will be a specified max number of students
based on availability within each.
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 7
Child Care Programming
Child Care programming
Date: Jan. 3 - Jun. 1, 2023 Grade: K - 5th Date: Jan. 16 - Apr. 7, 2023 Grade: K - 5th
Day: Mon. - Fri. Day: Mon. - Fri. Time: 7:00am - 6:00pm
We are excited to continue providing before and after care SOCO is designed to meet the needs of parents and
for Maryland, Cassingham, and Montrose students for the the energy of kids by offering a safe and fun camp-like
current 2022-23 school year. Participants may register for experience for kids to attend when school is out.
as many options as needed, provided we do not go over
our max number of participants. If you have more than Event Date Location Cost
one child that needs coverage, please register them MLK DAY Jan. 16 Maryland $42
separately. No School Feb. 17 Maryland $42
Monthly Rates Presidents’ Day Feb. 20 Maryland $42
Good Friday Apr. 7 Maryland $42
Option Time Cost
AM Care Only 7:00am - Start of School Day $140/mo.
Event Date Location Cost
PM Care Only End of School Day - 6:00pm $236/mo.
Spring Break Mar. 20 - 24 Maryland $179
AM & PM Care AM & PM Coverage $369/mo.
Daily Rates Current Year Online Registration for BACpack & SOCO
(www.bexleyrec.com)
Option Time Cost
AM Care Only 7:00am - Start of School Day $11/day All returning and new families will be required to
PM Care Only End of School Day - 6:00pm $21/day complete the online registration and an ODJFS paperwork
packet before a child can attend BACpack or SOCO. All
AM & PM Care AM & PM Coverage $29/day
registration packets will be accept via email, fax, or in-
person at the Rec Office, but will be subject to availability.
BACpack & SOCO Information & Contact
www.bexley.org/bacpack
www.bexley.org/soco
Katie Sarvas: ksarvas@bexley.org
2023-2024 New Family BACpack Registration
School Year: Aug. 21, 2023 - May 30, 2024
(School begins on Aug. 17, but the BACpack program will not begin until Aug. 21, 2023)
Registration opens May 2 at 5:00pm online at www.bexleyrec.com.
Rates can be found on the registration page beginning Jan. 3. 2023.
New Family registration will be first come, first served and spots will be based on availability for 2023-24. If you have more than
one child that needs coverage, please register them separately. This registration determines the order in which spots are
filled as registration will be subject to availability. You will receive an email from campadmin@bexley.org confirming your
spot in the program along with required child care forms. A child may not attend the BACpack program until all child care forms
are completed.
8 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Jeffrey Summer Camp
Playcamp (4 - 5 Years Old)
Each camper will experience arts and crafts, games, music,
free play, and friendship! All staff are certified in CPR and First
Aid, with a staff/camper ratio of 8:1.
Camp Time Day Resident Non-Res
JEFFREY summer camp
5-day half 7:00am - 12:30pm Mon. - Fri. $121/wk $140/wk
5-day full 7:00am - 6:00pm Mon. - Fri. $192/wk $220/wk
*Child must be 4 by Aug. 1, 2023.
Location: Jeffrey Park
Playcamp, Woods & Park Dates: Jun. 5 - Aug. 11
Adventure Days: TBD Woods (1st & 2nd) & Park (3rd - 6th)
Coming off a successful 2022 camp season, we are excited These camps provide a wide range of activities and choices.
about the offerings for the Jeffrey Summer Camp program in Each week will have a different theme, weekly field trips, and
the summer of 2023, which will run for 10 weeks, Monday - activities specific for each camp.
Friday! New themes, new field trips, new activities and much
much more are being developed for this summer’s camp Camp Time Day Resident Non-Resident
season. We have continued to make the JSC safe, exciting, AM 7:00am - 12:30pm Mon. - Fri. $121/wk $140/wk
and enjoyable for the campers as well as affordable, flexible, PM 12:30 - 6:00pm Mon. - Fri. $121/wk $140/wk
and convenient for the parents.
Both 7:00am - 6:00pm Mon. - Fri. $192/wk $220/wk
2023 Online Registration Information
Returning Family Registration
To be eligible, you must have had a child originally Adventure Days (6th - 9th)
registered for any of the 2022 JSC programs (those eligible Location: Maryland Elementary (Meeting Location)
campers will receive an email regarding this registration).
This will be a separate registration from JSC and
Registration Window: Feb. 6 - 17 registration will open in the Summer Brochure (Apr. 25
Time: Opens online at 5:00pm on Feb. 6 for Bexley residents; April 27 for Non-Bexley residents)
New Bexley Resident Registration Adventure Days is a single trip program, consisting of 5
Open registration is for Bexley Residents who did not single field trips spread out over the summer (i.e. Cedar
register for any 2022 JSC programs. Point, Kings Island, horseback riding, canoeing, and more!).
This is a great way for participants to gather with friends,
Registration Opens: Mon., Mar. 6, 2023 at 5:00pm socialize, meet new friends, and overall just have a fun
summer experience.
New Non-Bexley Resident Registration
Registration Opens: Mon., Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:00pm. Date Time Day Cost
TBD Varies Wed. $106/trip; $480/all 5 trips
New family registration determines the order in which
spots are filled as registration will be subject to availability.
You will receive an email from
campadmin@bexley.org confirming your spot in the
program along with required child care forms. A child may JSC Information & Contact (www.bexley.org/jsc)
not attend the JSC program until all child care forms are With any additional questions, please contact Katie Sarvas
completed. at (614) 559-4300 or email her at ksarvas@bexley.org.
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 9
Early Childhood Activities
Baby Fit *NEW* Gym Skills Program
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Schoenbaum** Location: Jeffrey Mansion
Cost: $100 Age: 6 weeks - 12 months Cost: $66
Age: 2 - 5 Years
Early Childhood Activities
The most nourishing support for a newborn baby is
sensation. In this program we will talk about how to provide
Gym Tots (2 - 3 Years Old)
enriching sensory-motor activities through play, observation
This is a parent participation class designed to welcome
and interaction with your baby. Topics will include: infant
very young athletes into a gym. Children will be able to
massage, tummy time support, development movement,
explore the equipment and learn exercise while having fun!
enhancing bonding through shared quality time, attending
Gymnastics will help establish balance, flexibility, muscle
to baby’s mood, support for sleeping and feeding and
memory, body position and beginner tumbling. Our classes
boosting gross motor, fine motor and language skills. And,
consist of stretches, obstacle courses and activities on
most importantly, we will have fun!
equipment.
Session Date Time Day
Session Date Time Day
I Jan. 25 - Feb. 15 10:00am - 11:00am Wed.
I Jan. 23 - Feb. 13 4:00 - 4:35pm Mon.
II Mar. 1 - 29* 10:00am - 11:00am Wed.
II Feb. 20 - Mar. 13 4:00 - 4:35pm Mon.
*No class Mar. 22.
**Sarah Schoenbaum is pediatric occupational therapist (OT). She grew Gym Explorers (4 - 5 Years Old)
up in Bexley and recently returned after a long time in New York. She
studied psychology at that school up north and then went to NYU to This class will introduce students to learning basic
study occupational therapy. Subsequently, she earned a certificate from gymnastics skills with the instructor. Children will begin
Columbia in Parent Infant Psychotherapy. Her practice combines the best learning basic gymnastics skills and proper techniques.
of traditional OT addressing sensory processing issues and developmental Children will work on skills and drills to establish their
movement. Along side these modalities she braids in infant psychotherapy,
trauma work and wholistic body work. balance, flexibility, strength and coordination. Gymnastics
related games, learning activities, and obstacle courses
will be incorporated along the way. They will be able to
experience the fun of gymnastics and getting active!
Session Date Time Day
I Jan. 23 - Feb. 13 4:40 - 5:15pm Mon.
II Feb. 20 - Mar. 13 4:40 - 5:15pm Mon.
Floor Hockey
Location: Montrose Gym Instructor: Coach Chris
Cost: $55 Age: 4 - 5
We will practice basic skills of floor hockey using fun
engaging games in which each child has a stick for the most
practice possible. This program is a great introduction to the
game of floor hockey.
Session Date Time Day
I Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 5:45 - 6:30pm Tue.
II Feb. 14 - Mar. 7 4:45 - 5:30pm Tue.
10 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks DepartmentEarly Childhood Activities
Soccer Tykes Jr. Sporties for Shorties
Location: JSC Field Instructor: Coach Chris Location: Montrose Gym Instructor: Coach Chris
Cost: $45 Age: 3 Cost: $45 Age: 3
Early Childhood Activities
We take your little one through basic skills of soccer. We use This class is full of fun and games to get the little ones
fun and engaging games in which each child has a ball for moving! We focus on the fundamental motor skills where
the most practice possible. your child will develop skills and have a ball at the same
time. New activities will be added each session.
Date Time Day
Session Date Time Day
Apr. 11 - May 2 4:30 - 5:00pm Tue.
I Jan. 18 - Feb. 8 4:45 - 5:15pm Wed.
Apr. 11 - May 2 5:15 - 5:45pm Tue.
I Jan. 18 - Feb. 8 5:15 - 5:45pm Wed.
Apr. 11 - May 2 6:00 - 6:30pm Tue.
II Feb. 15 - Mar. 8 4:45 - 5:15pm Wed.
Apr. 15 - May 6 10:00 - 10:30am Sat.
II Feb. 15 - Mar. 8 5:15 - 5:45pm Wed.
Session Date Time Day
Soccer Tykes I Jan. 14 - Feb. 4 10:00 - 10:30am Sat.
II Feb. 11 - Mar. 4 10:00 - 10:30am Sat.
Location: JSC Field Instructor: Coach Chris
Cost: $65 Age: 4 - 5
We take your little one through basic skills of soccer, from
dribbling to kicking to game play. We use fun and engaging
games in which each child has a ball for the most practice
Basketball Skills
possible. Location: Montrose Gym Instructor: Coach Chris
Cost: $55 Age: 4 - 5
Date Time Day
This class will provide a perfect opportunity for players to
Apr. 12 - May 17 4:30 - 5:15pm Wed.
improve in all areas of the game of basketball. In addition
Apr. 12 - May 17 5:30 - 6:15pm Wed. to individual skill training, we learn the fundamentals of
Apr. 12 - May 17 6:15 - 7:00pm Wed. team play. This helps break the game down and makes
Apr. 15 - May 20 10:45 - 11:30am Sat. team basketball easy to learn. It also allows every player the
opportunity to touch the ball more regularly during class.
Session Date Time Day
egg dash
I Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 4:45 - 5:30pm Tue.
II Feb. 14 - Mar. 7 5:45 - 6:30pm Tue.
Session Date Time Day
april 8 @ noon I
II
Jan. 14 - Feb. 4
Feb. 11 - Mar. 4
10:30 - 11:15am
10:30 - 11:15am
Sat.
Sat.
Jeffrey Park - Rain or Shine
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 11dance program
Pre-Ballet Ballet & Tap
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Varies Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Zmuda
Cost: $120 Age: 3 Cost: $130 Age: 6 - 9
Students will learn basic ballet, musicality and coordination Students will learn beginner level steps, musicality, and
through creative play. A parent or caregiver must be present coordination through classroom exercises and creative
during class. Students must have ballet shoes. choreography. Students must have ballet shoes and tap
shoes for this class.
Date Time Day Instructor
Jan. 30 - Apr. 10 5:30 - 6:00pm Mon. Hanna Date Time Day
Jan. 24 - Apr. 11 5:30 - 6:00pm Tue. Hanna Jan. 25 - Apr. 5 6:00 - 6:45pm Wed.
dance prgoram
Jan. 25 - Apr. 5 4:00 - 4:30pm Wed. Zmuda Jan. 25 - Apr. 5 6:45 - 7:30pm Wed.
Feb. 2 - Apr. 6 4:00 - 4:30pm Thu. Zmuda
Hip Hop
Ballet & Tap Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Hanna
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Varies Cost: $130 Age: 6 - 9
Cost: $130 Age: 4 - 5 This class is for boys and girls. Students will explore basic
Students will learn basic steps, musicality, and coordination moves and routines for the hip hop style through classroom
through classroom exercises and creative play. Students exercises and creative choreography. Students should have
must have ballet shoes and tap shoes for this class. tennis shoes or flat athletic shoes (ex. Converse, Keds,
Vans, etc.) for class.
Date Time Day Instructor
Date Time Day
Jan. 24 - Apr. 11 6:00 - 6:45pm Tue. Hanna
Jan. 30 - Apr. 10 6:00 - 6:45pm Mon.
Jan. 25 - Apr. 5 4:30 - 5:15pm Wed. Zmuda
Jan. 30 - Apr. 10 6:45 - 7:30pm Mon.
Jan. 25 - Apr. 5 5:15 - 6:00pm Wed. Zmuda
Feb. 2 - Apr. 6 4:30 - 5:15pm Thu. Zmuda
Feb. 2 - Apr. 6 5:15 - 6:00pm Thu. Zmuda
Jazz Dance
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Hanna
Cost: $130 Age: 6 - 9
Students will learn basic steps and musicality for the jazz
style through classroom exercise and creative choreography.
Students should have jazz shoes for this class.
Date Time Day
Jan. 24 - Apr. 11 6:45 - 7:30pm Tue.
Winter & Spring 2023 Dance Recital:
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 6:00pm
Winter & Spring 2023 Dance Recital: Friday, April 14, 2023
at 6:00pm. There will be a dress rehearsal at 6:00 pm on
Days Off Schedule for All Classes (Mon. - Thu.) Thursday, April 13, 2023. The rehearsal and recital will be
Mon. - Mar. 20, Apr. 3 held at a location to be determined. For the recital your
Tue. - Feb. 14, Mar. 21, Apr. 4 child will be required to wear tights and a leotard.
Wed. - Feb. 22, Mar. 22 Tutus will be provided by the instructors for a small fee
Thu. - Mar. 23 between $10.00 to $25.00.
12 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks DepartmentYouth Activities
Tae Kwon Do OSO Fit Kids Individual Workshops
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: LaVerdiere *NEW*
Day: Varies Age: 7 - 13
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Maddox*
Beginner (Tue. & Thu.) Cost: $25 Age: 6 - 12
This class will provide an atmosphere where you can learn
various virtues of the martial arts that include self-discipline, Workshop I: “I See Me”
respect, concentration and competition. In this 2-hour workshop kids will learn how to use power
words to persevere in challenging situations. We use
Session Date Time Cost running games and activities to teach growth mindset and
I Feb. 14 - Mar. 30* 4:30 - 5:30pm $80 encourage children to believe in themselves. Kids will also
get to flex their creative muscles while completing a fun craft
II Apr. 4 - May 11 4:30 - 5:30pm $80
or art project to take home.
*No class Mar. 21 & 23.
Workshop II: “Goals and Grit”
Intermediate (Mon. & Wed.)
In this 2-hour workshop Kids will learn the importance of
Building on the skills learned in the beginner class, the
setting goals and how to confront challenges using a growth
intermediate class will combine these basic skills into
mindset. We use fun running games and drills to teach
Youth ACTIVITIES
new forms and techniques for sparring and self defense.
resilience and grit. Kids will also get to engage their creative
Students must have completed the Beginner class
sides while completing a craft or art project to take home.
before registering for Intermediate class.
Workshop Date Time Day
Session Date Time Cost
I See Me Jan. 24 6:00 - 8:00pm Tue.
I Feb. 8 - Mar. 29* 4:30 - 6:00pm $96
Goals & Grit Mar. 15 6:00 - 8:00pm Wed.
II Apr. 3 - May 10 4:30 - 6:00pm $96
*Laura Maddox comes from a background in health and wellness with a
*No class Feb. 20, Mar. 20 & 22.
Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University and is a long-
standing volunteer for youth programs in the community. She is excited to
combine her passion for fitness and her love for working with kids to give
you her youth empowerment program, OSO Fit Kids Run Club.
Nerf Games
Location: Cassingham Elementary Age: 6 - 11
Cost: Varies Day: Sat. OSO Fit Kids’ Run Club
Get off the couch and come test out your Nerf skills on Location: Jeffrey Mansion Front Field Instructor: Maddox
Saturday mornings! Bring your own Nerf blasters and we Cost: $80 Age: 6 - 12
provide the ammo (must be a standard Nerf blaster or Mega
Nerf blaster). You will be split into teams and go head to OSO Fit Kids’ Run Club is a fitness and empowerment
head in games such as Elimination, Medic, and Presidential. program, transforming traditional running games and drills
We will ask the parents to play on the final date. All into powerful life lessons. Each class will focus on a different
participants must have protective eyewear. empowerment skill paired with a running skill. Kids will learn
power words, goal setting, resilience, positive thinking, and
Session Date Time Cost team building. For kids of all fitness levels! Kids will get a
I Jan. 21 12:00 - 1:30pm $15 great workout while having lots of fun! Each participant will
receive a Run Club t-shirt.
II Feb. 11 12:00 - 1:30pm $15
III (vs. parents) Mar. 4 12:00 - 1:30pm $15 6 - 8 Years Old
All Sessions All Above 12:00 - 1:30pm $30 Date Time Day
Apr. 5 - May 24 4:30 - 5:30pm Wed.
Apr. 6 - May 25 4:30 - 5:30pm Thu.
9 - 12 Years Old
Date Time Day
Apr. 5 - May 24 5:30 - 6:30pm Wed.
Apr. 6 - May 25 5:30 - 6:30pm Thu.
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 13Youth Activities
Imperfect Art No Sleeves Magic 2.0
Location: Varies Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Baker
Instructor: Perfect Cost: $75 Age: 6 - 11
Age: 7 - 14
This class is a fantastic introduction to magic for anyone
Cost: Varies
interested in the art of illusion and trickery. Previous magic
Creation Station (7 - 12 Years Old) experience is not necessary. We will create your very own
Location: Jeffrey Mansion magic box kit to house all of your tricks of the trade! This
If you are looking for a creative, open-ended art class, you class features all new tricks (different from the Fall Session).
have come to the right place. Your child will create their
own masterpieces using a range of media, art materials, and Date Time Day
techniques. Art helps develop essential skills for success such Feb. 23- Apr. 6* 3:30 - 4:30pm Thu.
as creative expression and critical thinking, all while having *No Class Mar. 23.
fun. Choose Tuesday or Thursday as the classes are exactly More info can be found at www.magicparty.org.
the same.
Date Time Day Cost
Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 5:00 - 6:15pm Tue. $70 Enriching Kidz Programs
Youth Activities
Jan. 19 - Feb. 9 5:00 - 6:15pm Thu. $70
Location: Jeffrey Mansion
Cost: Varies
*NEW* Middle School Art Workshop (12 - 14 Years Old)
Age: 9 - 14
Location: Bexley Senior Center
Join us for this new middle school art class where we will Kidz Home Alone (9 - 12 Years Old)
make some fun student-led art. We will use a wide range of Are you ready to educate your child about the
art materials, and techniques to foster creative expression. responsibilities of being home alone? Our goal is to assist
They just need to bring their creativity, and the rest will every student to feel more comfortable while home alone.
follow. This interactive course teaches topics such as First Aid, Self
Heimlich maneuver, reasons to call 911, fire escape plans,
microwave safety and how to problem solve out of the
Session Date Time Day Cost ordinary situations. A parent guide is included in the student
I Jan. 29 1:00 - 2:30pm Sun. $20 manual which provides helpful discussion points between
II Feb. 5 1:00 - 2:30pm Sun. $20 parent and child. Parents do not need to attend the class.
III Feb. 12 1:00 - 2:30pm Sun. $20
Date Time Day Cost
Jan. 23 & 30 4:00 - 6:00pm Mon. $80
Mar. 29 & Apr. 5 4:00 - 6:00pm Wed. $80
Chess Club Program Better Babysitters (10 - 14 Years Old)
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Jones Would your child know what to do if the child they were
Cost: $160 Age: 7 - 11 babysitting were choking? Does your child babysit their
younger siblings? Your child will learn the skills needed to
Candidate Master Coach Kyle Jones welcomes students of
be a Better Babysitter! This class includes guest speakers
all ages and levels to come learn the storied game of chess.
from the local Police and Fire Departments. All students
Whether you are just learning the game or an experienced
will receive their own first aid kit to take home. This class is
veteran, coach Jones makes sure to integrate all levels into
appropriate for boys and girls ages 10-14, and is interactive
his lesson planning to ensure everyone is able to learn. In
and fun with role play and hands-on instruction.
addition to the comprehensive lessons, Coach Jones utilizes
a chess playing interface (lichess.org) to provide the students Date Time Day Cost
with an opportunity to practice their techniques.
Jan. 25 - Feb. 15 4:00 - 6:30pm Wed. $120
Session Date Time Day Apr. 3 - 24 4:00 - 6:30pm Mon. $120
I Jan. 19 - Mar. 9 6:15 - 7:15pm Thu.
II Mar. 30 - May 18 6:15 - 7:15pm Thu.
14 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks DepartmentYouth Activities
NFL Flag Football Cheerleading
Location: BHS Stadium Location: BHS Stadium (Games) Practice/Game Day: Sun.
Game/Practice Day: Sun. Location: Cassingham (Practice) Age: 6 - 12
Date: Mar. 12 - May 7* Cost: $79
Cost: $95 Come learn the fundamentals of cheerleading in a fun and
The 2023 Spring Bexley Recreation NFL Flag Football exciting environment! Each Sunday, teams will practice prior
Program will have divisions for Rookies (Gr. 1 - 2), Veterans to cheering on the Bexley Youth Football teams in front of
(Gr. 3 - 4) and All Pro Division (Gr. 5 - 6). Former Buckeye and adoring fans. Practices will be held in the Cassingham Gym.
former NFL player Roger Harper oversees this program. Participants will receive a cheerleading program t-shirt and
pom poms.
Division Grade Practice Time Game Time
Date Practice Time Game Time
Rookies 1-2 12:00 - 1:00pm 1:00pm or 2:00pm
Mar. 12 - May 7* 12:00 - 1:00pm 1:00 - 2:00pm
Veterans 3-4 2:00 - 3:00pm 3:00pm
All-Pro 5-6 3:00 - 4:00pm 4:00pm *No Cheerleading Mar. 19, Apr. 9. Cheerleading orientation will be Sun., Mar.
12 from 1:00-2:00pm in the Cassingham Gym.
*No Flag Mar. 19, Apr. 9.
Youth ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Coaches and League/Team Sponsors
We need the support of volunteer coaches and league
and/or team sponsors. Please contact Marshall Drewry at
Thanks to our Youth NFL Flag & Cheerleading
559.4300 or mdrewry@bexley.org for more information. Volunteer Coaches & Sponsors for the 2022 Fall
season!
NFL Flag Football Evaluations
Evaluations will be held at the Middle School Gym on
Mon., Feb. 13 or Mon., Feb. 20
Coaches Meeting
Thu., Mar. 2, 6:00pm at Jeffrey Mansion (Subject to change).
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 9
Leagues may reach the max number of participants
BEFORE the deadline, which may cause your child to be
waitlisted. To avoid this, be sure to register early! Late
registrations may be subject to league availability and a The commitment and dedication you give to this league and your
$20 late fee. community is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank all of
the other parents that helped out the coaches listed below!
Rookies Coaches Veterans Coaches
Mark Reiner/Bill Kalush Jake Swinehart/Rob Hilbert
Kevin Ryan/Chadwick Irving Adam Saad/Ben Izzie
Andrew Winkel/Vince Tassone Chandler Tennant
Mike Price/Matt Raskin Josh Price/Matt Stanley
Justin Morrow Greg Cuenot/Jon Rust
Jason Harr/Ben Oh Tom Palmer/Andrew Dragin
Chris Hussain Bart Craver/Andria Kuhlman
Sean Farley Brandon Goettel/Josh Burns
Dave Spring/Jason Turner/Randy
All-Pro Coaches
Sokol
Devon Maestri/Ted
Matt Creith/Matt Stanley
Pennington
Craig Kerns/Mark Weiker
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department partners with Dave Paster/John Reehil
Jon Savage
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine to Dave Price/Erik Bjornard
provide sports medicine services and health and wellness James Eisley/Patrick Baum
education to our parents, coaches and athletes.
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 15Youth Activities
Just For Kicks Spring Break Camp
Location: Montrose Gym
Instructor: Dempsey
Age: 5 - 12
Cost: $75
Youth Soccer Program
Based on our successful summer camp program our Spring Spring 2023 (6U-10U)
Break Camp is an opportunity to learn and play soccer in a Apr. 1 - May 20
fun filled, warm, indoor setting right here in Bexley! All of
our camps are designed to emphasize the fundamentals Spring Registration is now open!
of the game for individual players of all levels. Just For Kicks Register Online at www.cesasoccer.org
develops needed skills in a FUN, instructional, and small- $25 late fee assessed after Feb. 13
sided game setting for all participants.
We are excited to continue our partnership with Columbus
East Soccer Association (CESA) for youth soccer programs.
Date Time Day
Both Bexley Rec and CESA have a long-standing tradition in
Mar. 20 - 22 3:00 - 5:00pm Mon. - Wed. the community of providing accessible, well-structured soccer
programming and this merger will foster better opportunities
For more information regarding the camp, contact Scott Dempsey at
Youth Activities
scott.dempsey@hotmail.com. and allow soccer development in Bexley to climb to new
heights.
The under six (6) program takes place exclusively at Wolfe Park.
Street Jackets Skills & Drills The under seven (7) through under ten (10) programs will
continue to be held at the CESA fields at Easton. Bexley Rec will
Location: Montrose Gym continue to support the program through practice space for all
ages and game space for the U6 program, as well as through
Instructor: Coach Chris*
feedback on the day-to-day operations and programming.
Cost: $40
Questions? Contact Josh Hester at Jhester@bexley.org.
The Street Jackets Skills & Drills course will progress
each week covering stickhandling, passing, shooting,
coordination, movement and game play. Classes will consist
of a warm up followed by skill development drills and game
play. Hockey sticks will be provided, but class members may
use their own equipment.
Age Date Time Day Marianna Holbrook Youth
6-9 Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 12:00 - 1:00pm Sat. Scholarship Fund
10 - 12 Jan. 21 - Feb. 25 1:00 - 2:00pm Sat.
*Instruction will be lead by Coach Chris and parent volunteers. Instructors Support Today!
will be trained by CBJ staff on program content.
Unfortunately, not every child has the chance to experience
Bexley Rec and our wide variety of activities. Your support
can help give a child an experience they deserve. For more
Youth Field Hockey information, please contact Katie Sarvas:
ksarvas@bexley.org / (614) 559-4300
Location: Commonwealth Park East Age: 9 - 12
Cost: $75 Day: Mon. & Wed. Donations (in any amount) can be made payable to
Bexley Rec and sent to:
Be a part of a Bexley tradition and register now for the 4th Marianna Holbrook Youth Scholarship Fund
- 6th grade league. As the season progresses games will 165 North Parkview Ave.
be played on Wednesdays. All participants are required to Bexley, Ohio 43209
provide their own goggles, mouth guard and shin guards. Attn: Katie Sarvas
Date Practice Time Game Time
Mar. 27 - May 3 4:30 - 5:45pm 4:15 - 5:45pm
16 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks DepartmentYouth Activities
Youth Baseball Program Important League Info:
Location: Varies Age: 6 - 12 Season Commitment:
Cost: $95 Date: Apr. 10 - Jul. 1 The baseball-softball seasons are long and will run into the
heart of summer, which is vacation time for many families.
The 2023 Bexley Recreation/JCC Youth Baseball Program will
Please keep in mind that if players are not committed to
offer divisions for 1st – 6th graders! Practices will be twice a
the entire season length (or missing multiple weeks), it will
week and are based on field space and coach availability.
hinder their team’s ability to field enough players throughout
Division* Age Day the season. Dates are subject to change based on weather:
Rookies (Coach Pitch) 6-8 Tue. & Thu.
Rookies/Minors – June 25
Minors 10U Division 9 - 10 Mon. & Wed. Majors – July 10
Majors 12U (Grandview) 11 - 12 Weekdays & Sat. 8U/10U/12U Softball – July 10
*Please register your child based on their age as of May 1, 2023. This
15U Softball – July 10
determines All-Star eligibility. Coach’s Meeting & Team Draft:
Our baseball and softball programs both hold a coach’s
meeting and draft for all leagues following the evaluation
weekend.
Youth Softball Program
Youth ACTIVITIES
League Date Time Day Location
Location: Varies Age: 6 - 15
Cost: $95 Date: Apr. 10 - Jul. 11 Softball Apr. 4 6:00pm Tue. Jeffrey Mansion
Rookies Apr. 5 6:00pm Wed. Jeffrey Mansion
The 2023 Bexley Youth Softball Program will offer divisions
for 1st – 9th graders! Practices will be twice a week and are Majors Apr. 6 6:00pm Thu. Jeffrey Mansion
based on field space and coach availability. U8, U10, and Minors Apr. 6 7:00pm Thu. Jeffrey Mansion
U12 leagues will play in the Gahanna softball league.
Teams will play an equal number of games in Bexley and
Gahanna. The U-15 League will play in the Westerville
Softball League. Dates and times are subject to change. Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics
Division Age Day Location: Maryland Diamond
8U (Coach Pitch)* 6-8 Mon., Wed., & Fri. Instructor: Yohana Hill
Age: 6 - 12
10U* 8 - 10 Tue. & Thu.
Cost $40
12U* 10 - 12 Mon., Wed., & Fri.
15U** 13 - 15 Tue. & Thu. Join B.E.S.T. Instructors for “Spring Training Clinics” for Bexley
*Please register your child based on their age as of January 1, 2023. youth baseball and softball. Basic fundamentals of the game,
**15U Division will play in the Westerville Softball League. Please register including hitting, fielding and pitching will be covered by ex-
your child based on her age as of April 30, 2023. college/professional baseball players. This is the perfect way
to prepare for the baseball or softball evaluations in April!
Registration Deadline: Friday, Mar. 31 (All Leagues) Softball Clinic
Leagues may reach the max number of participants
BEFORE the deadline, which may cause your child to be Age Date Time Day
waitlisted. To avoid this, be sure to register early! Late 6-8 Mar. 25 12:00 - 1:30pm Sat.
registrations may be subject to league availability and a 9 - 12 Mar. 25 2:00 - 3:30pm Sat.
$10 late fee.
Baseball Clinic
Baseball & Softball Evaluations: Age Date Time Day
All Rookie/8U, Minor/10U, and Major/12U players will need
6-8 Mar. 26 12:00 - 1:30pm Sun.
to attend one evaluation day. 15U Softball does not have to
attend evaluations unless specified. 9 - 12 Mar. 26 2:00 - 3:30pm Sun.
Sat., Apr. 1 OR Sun., Apr. 2 @ Maryland
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 17Youth Activities
Indoor Youth Tennis Youth Tennis Spring
Location: Montrose Gym Instructor: Cheses Location: Jeffrey Park Hoffman Courts Instructor: Cheses
Cost: Varies Day: Thu. Cost: Varies Age: 5 - 15
Kids Klinic (5 - 8 Years Old) Kids Klinic I (5 - 8 Years Old)
This class is introductory with emphasis on ground strokes. This class is an introduction for beginners with emphasis on
ground strokes.
Session Date Time Cost
Date Time Day Cost
I Jan. 12 - Feb. 2 4:45 - 5:30pm $58
Apr. 3 - May 8 4:30 - 5:15pm Mon. $64
II Feb. 16 - Mar. 16* 4:45 - 5:30pm $58
*No class one March date - TBA. Kids Klinic II (5 - 8 Years Old)
Youth Tennis Lessons (9 - 12 Years Old) This class is for students that have developed forehand and
This class is introductory with emphasis on ground strokes. backhand strokes. Increased movement to the ball and the
introduction of the serve will be covered.
Session Date Time Cost
Date Time Day Cost
I Jan. 12 - Feb. 2 5:30 - 6:30pm $64
Apr. 3 - May 8 5:15 - 6:00pm Mon. $64
Youth Activities
II Feb. 16 - Mar. 16* 5:30 - 6:30pm $64
*No class one March date - TBA. Youth Tennis (9 - 12 Years Old)
This class is for students with limited playing experience. This
class is introductory with an emphasis on ground strokes.
Youth Volleyball Date Time Day Cost
Location: Maryland Gym Apr. 4 - May 9 4:30 - 5:30pm Tue. $72
Cost: Varies
Day: Tue. Youth Tennis Plus (11 - 15 Years Old)
Youth Tennis Plus will expand the Youth Tennis lessons for
advanced players, working on stroke production, court
Learn to Volley! Have a great time learning the sport of positioning, playing strategy, etc.
volleyball in the Bally Sports Group Volleyball Program!
Throughout the duration of the program, participants Date Time Day Cost
will learn a wide variety of skills including passing, setting,
Apr. 4 - May 9 5:30 - 6:30pm Tue. $72
blocking, and serving. Older players will also work on spiking.
Each week will include modified games that help players
learn spacing on the volleyball court, communication with Inclement Weather (Spring)
teammates, and moving to the ball. The positive atmosphere All Spring Youth Tennis has an inclement weather site at
makes for a fun learning experience catered to all skill levels! the Montrose Gym. If we have to move inside there will
be an email sent to all participants that the lessons have
Age Date Time Cost
moved from Jeffrey Park to the Montrose Gym. The rain
6-8 Feb. 21 - Mar. 28* 5:00 - 6:00pm $75 site is subject to Bexley Rec being granted access to
9 - 12 Feb. 21 - Mar. 28* 6:15 - 7:30pm $80 school facilities. Should there not be an indoor rain
*No Class Mar. 21.
site available, we will do everything we can to make
up any missed sessions.
Youth Tennis Program Racket Information
All participants must provide their own racket for all ages.
Rackets may be purchased on the first day of class.
21 inches 4 - 6 years old
23 inches 6 - 8 years old
25 inches 8 - 10 years old
26 inches 11 years & up
18 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks DepartmentAdult Activities
Co-Rec Soccer Leagues (30+) Adult Tennis Spring
Location: BHS Stadium Field Day: Sun. Location: Jeffrey Park Hoffman Courts Instructor: Cheses
Cost: $475/team Cost: $72 Age: 18+
Join the spring soccer league as a team. If you are an This class is an introduction with emphasis on ground
interested individual, please contact Marshall Drewry. strokes. This class is designed to accommodate various
abilities. All participants must provide their own racket.
Date Time Deadline
Mar. 26 - Jun. 11* 5:15, 6:25, 7:35pm Mar. 22 Session Date Time Day
*No Soccer Apr. 9, May 28.
I Apr. 3 - May 8 6:15 - 7:15pm Mon.
II Apr. 4 - May 9 6:30 - 7:30pm Tue.
Adult Volleyball Leagues (18+)
Location: Maryland Gym Day: Mon. Spring Pickleball @ Solomon Courts
Cost: $270/team
(All Ages)
Get your team together and sign up today for a fun Date: Jan. 2 - Apr. 29
Location: Solomon Pickleball Courts
filled winter session of volleyball! If you are an interested
Cost: Free
individual, please contact Josh Hester.
Scheduled Open Play
League Date Time Deadline Scheduled Open Play designates specific times for pickleball
players to “drop-in” and play with a group. Players of all
Adult Activities
Women Jan. 23 - Apr. 17* 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45pm Jan. 18
Co-Rec Apr. 24 - Jun. 26** 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45pm Apr. 19 skill levels are welcome to join. Courts are not available for
private/competitive play during these times. Up to one
*No VB Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 10.
tennis court may be used during Scheduled Open Play.
**No VB May 29.
Hoffman Tennis Courts are not permitted for pickleball
use outside of Scheduled Open Play.
Day Time*
Mon. 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wed. 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thu. 4:30 - 7:30pm (dusk)
Sat. 9:00am - 12:00pm
*One tennis court may be used for scheduled open play.
Unscheduled Free Play
Solomon Pickleball Courts are available from 7 a.m. – dusk
on a first come, first served basis. Anyone may use the courts
when not in use for Scheduled Open Play or other Bexley
Adult Team Sports Individual Registration
Recreation programming. When others are waiting, please
If a team can be created, we will do so. If not, then
limit court time to 1.5 hours.
captains will receive contact information with the option
to pick up individuals. Refunds will be given if needed.
Tennis + Pickleball Court Reservations
Adult Team Sports Pre-Requisites
Court reservations are available to Bexley residents on a
Players must be a resident of Bexley, graduate of BHS (or
limited basis when not in use for Scheduled Open Play or
spouse of graduate), or currently work in Bexley.
Bexley Recreation programming. Online permit request
are available at www.bexleyrec.com. More information
Adult Sports Contacts
can be found on page 6.
Tennis, Pickleball, Soccer:
Marshall Drewry - mdrewry@bexley.org
Volleyball:
Josh Hester - jhester@bexley.org
Bexley Recreation & Parks Department Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 19Adult Activities
Chair Yoga Pilates
Location: Varies Instructor: Forsblom Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Sybert
Cost: Varies Age: 18+ Cost: Varies Age: 18+
Have you ever wanted to do yoga, but didn’t think you could Pilates lengthens and strengthens the muscles as well as
get up and down on a mat? Or, have you done yoga, and uses core strength for every exercise. Although Pilates is
now have wrist or knee problems that prevent mat practice? non-aerobic, it is an extremely effective way to strengthen
If yes, then Chair Yoga is for you! and condition the muscles of the abdomen and back, thus
helping to build a “girdle of strength” around the spine. This
Bexley Senior Center
class is designed to introduce you to mat Pilates and is also
Session Date Time Day Cost for those with some experience.
I Jan. 9 - Feb. 27* 9:00 - 10:00am Mon. $56
Session Date Time Day Cost
II Mar. 6 - Apr. 24 9:00 - 10:00am Mon. $64
I Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 9:30 - 10:30am Tue. $60
*No class Jan. 16, Feb. 20.
II Mar. 7 - Apr. 25* 9:30 - 10:30am Tue. $70
Zoom Online
*No class Mar. 14.
Session Date Time Day Cost
I Jan. 13 - Mar. 3 9:00 - 10:00am Fri. $64
II Mar. 10 - Apr. 28 9:00 - 10:00am Fri. $64
Core Strength & Flexibility
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Mineo
Cost: $80 Age: 18+
Adult Activities
Hatha Yoga This class offers full body strengthening and stretching
Location: Varies Instructor: Shackelford exercises in a varying format, incorporating yoga, with a
Cost: Varies Age: 18+ Pilates flavor. Appropriate for those with Pilates experience
or beginners in good physical condition. You should be able
This class is for both beginners and those who are still to hold a 15 second plank pain free. Careful instructions and
learning the basic poses but are prepared to work on a more modifications will encourage participants to be challenged
demanding level in the poses. Each class includes Hatha at their level.
yoga postures, basic flexibility poses in different degrees of
work, deep relaxation and yogic breathing techniques. Session Date Time Day
Jeffrey Mansion I Jan. 11 - Mar. 1 6:30 - 7:30pm Wed.
Session Date Time Day Cost II Mar. 8 - Apr. 26 6:30 - 7:30pm Wed.
I Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 6:00 - 7:30pm Tue. $88
II Mar. 7 - Apr. 25 6:00 - 7:30pm Tue. $88
Zoom Online Core Yoga
Session Date Time Day Cost Location: Jeffrey Mansion
I Jan. 12 - Mar. 2 9:00 - 10:00am Thu. $80 Cost: Varies
Age: 18+
II Mar. 9 - Apr. 27 9:00 - 10:00am Thu. $80
This yoga class will focus on core strength and flexibility. It
will teach good posture, connect mind-body awareness and
build confidence. Appropriate for those in good physical
Tai Chi Yang Style *NEW* condition with some yoga experience. Modifications will be
given to allow the student to practice at their own level.
Location: Varies Instructor: Henry
Day: Mon. & Wed. Age: 18+ Session Date Time Day Cost
Cost: $80
I Jan. 5 - Feb. 23* 9:00 - 10:00am Thu. $84
Tai Chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle
II Mar. 2 - Apr. 27** 9:00 - 10:00am Thu. $96
movements and physical postures, a meditative state of
mind, and controlled breathing. Check out the full *No class Feb. 2
**No class Mar. 23.
write-up on page 25.
20 Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2023 Bexley Recreation & Parks DepartmentAdult Activities
Flex & Flow Sekoia™ Spring Equinox
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Farley Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Bitton
Cost: $110 Age: 18+ Cost: $35
Class begins with a warm up followed by guided physical A multi-sensory yoga & meditation experience:
exercises using weights designed to improve strength and Our bodies are intuitively attuned with the earth’s natural
endurance. Exercises will target building lean muscle, bone rhythm. As Spring Equinox approaches, the days grow longer
density, and improving balance. The second half of class will & we instinctively yearn for revived energy & a re-awakening
transition into vinyasa flow, connecting breath to movement of self. Delight your senses & join Natalie for a vibrant 90
as we move together through a series of postures. Class ends minute yoga + meditation experience to welcome the
with a cool down aimed to stretch the muscles we have abundance of Spring with heartfelt intention & a renewed
worked and return the body to a state of rest. spirit. This unique multi-sensory event will include the
following:
Date Time Day · Flower mandala ceremony & intention setting
Jan. 13 - Mar. 10 9:00 - 10:00am Fri. · Invigorating Vinyasa yoga flow
*No class Feb. 17.
· Spring-inspired guided meditation
· Blissful restoratives & Reiki touch
· Floral essential oil therapy
· Evocative playlist & Savasana sound bath
Reiki Level 1 ·
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Keepsake to take the experience home
Edible treats & tea corner
Location: Bexley Senior Center Instructor: Forsblom
Cost: $80 Age: 18+ Date Time Day
Adult Activities
Would you like to learn a technique to calm the nervous Mar. 20 6:30 - 8:00pm Mon.
system so that the body can do what it needs to do?
Consider becoming a Reiki practitioner. Reiki (pronounced
Ray-kee) is a Japanese energy practice. “Reiki” means
Universal Life Force Energy. Practitioners use their hands to Chakra Awakening
channel this energy which is all around us all the time. In this
Location: Jeffrey Mansion Instructor: Bitton
class, you will be attuned to the energy and will learn how to
Cost: $60 or $25/session
use your hands to help yourself and others. In the beginning
level, we learn to give Reiki to ourselves and to those close A yoga & meditation series:
to us. Join Natalie Bitton on a journey through the colorful world
of the chakras! This 3 week series will help awaken the 7
Date Time Day powerful energy centers & their complementing qualities
Jan. 11 - Feb. 1 6:00 - 7:30pm Wed. within our subtle body to enhance subtle body awareness
& alignment. In each 75-minute session, we will thread
Questions? Reach out to the instructor! chakra wisdom into energetic Vinyasa yoga flows, mindful
meditations, pranayama (breathing techniques), mudras
Natalie Bitton: RYT 500, E-RYT 200, RPYT (hand seals), mantras & more. Each multi-sensory class
Natalie@HamsaLounge.com 614-716-9370 experience will give you the opportunity to explore the
Shawne Farley: Certified Personal Trainer, RYT 200 chakras through a colorful ambiance, essential oil aroma,
shawnemariefitness@gmail.com; (614) Reiki touch, edible treats, evocative playlist & sound bath!
Deborah Forsblom: Reiki Master, E-RYT200, RYT 500, Certified Register for all 3 to experience the full spectrum or choose
Chair Yoga, Certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga
the sessions that work for you. Some yoga experience is
forsblombd@gmail.com; (614) 253-2292
Michelle Mineo: RYT 200 helpful.
beatlechell2@gmail.com; (614) 354-3265
Lee Shackelford: RYT 500 Session 1 (2/13): Root/Sacral
leeshackelford80@gmail.com; (614) 906-7109 Session 2 (2/20): Solar Plexus/Heart
Mindy Sybert: Certified Pilates Inst. Certified Balanced Body Chair, Session 3 (2/27): Throat/3rd eye/Crown
Reformer, Mat, Tower/Cadillac Inst.
Mindysybert@gmail.com; (614) 668-3964 Date Time Day
Anne Weidinger: E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP, BFAYoga Alliance Feb. 13 - 27 6:30 - 7:45pm Mon.
Registered Teacher
anne@anneweidinger.com; (614) 619-9642
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