City of Pickerington 2022 Spring/Summer Program Guide
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City of Pickerington 2022 Spring/Summer Program Guide Summer Social Series Information on page 17 Swim Lessons Information on page 7 Safety City Information on page 14 Cover Photo: 2021 Adopt-A-Flowerbed Program Olde Pickerington Gaezbo adopted by Eric and Christina Baldwin Family
city directory 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Mayor Pickerington City Council CITY DIRECTORY Lee A. Gray Meetings: First and third Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm in City Hall Crystal Hicks, Council President City Manager Jaclyn Rohaly, Council Vice President Nick Derksen Greg Butcher Kevin Kemper Bob McCracken City Departments Tricia Sanders Brian Wisniewski Mayor’s Office 614-837-3974 City Manager’s Office 614-837-3974 Parks and Recreation Board City Clerk / City Council 614-837-3974 Meetings: Second Monday of the month, 6:30pm in City Hall City Hall 614-837-3974 Building Division 614-833-2221 Danny Dickerson Don Gesick Community Pool (Memorial Day-Labor Day Weekend) 614-864-3483 Jeff Harris Development Services Department 614-833-2204 Steve Malone Patrick Seymour Engineering Department 614-833-2221 Crystal Shepherd Finance Department 614-837-3974 Benjamin White Human Resources Department 614-837-3974 Kevin Kemper, Council Representative Income Tax Department 614-837-4116 Parks and Recreation Staff Parks and Recreation Department 614-833-2211 Rebecca Medinger, Parks and Recreation Director Police Department 614-575-6911 Kevin Ross, Service Foreman Service Department 614-833-2292 Bob Middendorf, Parks Maintenance Joe Wisniowski, Parks Maintenance Utilities Billing 614-833-2289 FROM THE MAYOR Hi Pickerington! The temperatures are on the way up and we're looking forward to a spring and summer filled with events, activities and programs. It's also the best time of year to visit one of our 10 parks or the Pickerington Community Pool. The Parks and Recreation Department is constantly looking for new and interesting programs and this year we've added the Ohio Nature Education Series, classes from AR Workshop, Bootcamp Basics and Walk and Run 101, so be sure to check those out. Music and movies City Hall located at 100 Lockville Road are back again this summer with our free concert and movie series. As you've already figured out, there's always something going on in our City and this guide is a great resource to help you find things you'll enjoy. Have a great summer, Pickerington! Mayor Lee Gray July 4th Celebration info on page 17. April • May • June • July • August 2 2
registration information Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department REGISTRATION OPTIONS REGISTRATION INFORMATION ONLINE IN PERSON BY MAIL Register for select Parks and Register in person from Send completed registration Recreation activities 24/7 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday form and full payment to: with online registration at at the Parks and Recreation City of Pickerington www.pickerington.net Department located at City Hall, 100 Lockville Road or on your smart 100 Lockville Road across from Pickerington, OH 43147 phone by scanning Victory Park. the code. Registration is complete with full payment. DROP-BOX BY EMAIL Accepted methods of payment include: Cash, Checks made payable to Drop off your registration form Email a copy of the City of Pickerington, and VISA and and full payment after normal Registration form found at MasterCard. operating hours in the secure www.pickerington.net to drop box located at City Hall recreation@pickerington.net City of Pickerington charges a $35 returned and your registration will be check fee. processed the next business day. Frequently Asked Questions City Resident Discount Fee 1. I would prefer not to register online, can I register over the In order to receive the City Resident Discount Fee, you must live within the phone? City limits of Pickerington. A complete Street Listing is available on the website. A household includes one set of parents or legal guardians and A: We cannot take registrations over the phone. If you prefer not to their children (26 years and under) residing in the same household. If more register online, you can send in a Registration Form and return to 100 than one family resides in the household, each family must setup their own Lockville Road. household. Babysitters, grandparents and extended family members are not 2. I have an online account with Pickerington for taxes or utilities. included in the same household. Even though you have a Pickerington mailing Do I use the same login to register for programs? address, or live within the Pickerington Local School District, you may not live within City Limits. A: Our systems are separate. You will need to create a new account through the Parks and Recreation online registration website. Cancellation Policy 3. I have a Pickerington address (or my child goes to Pickerington The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel activities schools), but my street is not listed on the City of Pickerington based on low enrollment. Decisions to offer activities are based upon Street Listing. Do I still receive Resident pricing? pre-registration numbers and made 48-72 hours in advance of the start date. A: If your street is not listed, your address falls outside of Pickerington City Register early to help avoid a cancelled or closed out activity. If an activity limits even though you have a Pickerington mailing address. Many is cancelled or closed, you will receive a full refund in the form of a check; no addresses with Pickerington mailing addresses are in Violet Township cash or credit card refunds. Refunds take about 3 weeks to process. but are outside Pickerington City limits and not subject to Pickerington City income tax (Pickerington Local School District school district taxes are separate). Refund Policy Refunds will be made only before the start of an activity, pool season or facility 4. My street is listed on the City of Pickerington Street Listing, but I reservation for one of the following circumstances and a $15 processing fee will cannot select “Resident” when trying to register. How do I apply: ensure I am charged the City Resident Discount Fee? • When the activity or pool season pass refund is requested at least seven A: Your account has not been setup as a Resident. Please call 614-833- (7) days in advance (except where otherwise noted) of the first activity 2211 to have your account updated. The system will not allow you to meeting, provided it does not reduce the participation level below the select the appropriate fee on your own; it must be updated by the Parks required minimum. and Recreation Department staff. • When the facility reservation refund is requested prior to two (2) weeks from the scheduled date of use. 5. My account has been setup as a Resident previously, but the • When a refund request is completed and approved by the Parks and system is still showing Non-Resident pricing. Why? Recreation Department. A: This is most likely because you have added a new family member after • No refund will be given for activities under $15. your account was updated or created a duplicate account. Our system • No refund will be given for materials purchased. will default as a Non-Resident every time a new account is created - • No refund will be given after the start of an activity. even if the main member has already been updated to Resident pricing. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 614-833-2211 to Please call 614-833-2211 to have your new family member’s residency updated. There is also a chance you have created a duplicate account. request a Refund Request Form. Refunds take about 3 weeks to process. If you created a new household account using a different/new email address, the system will not link to your previous account. Please call Photo Release 614-833-2211 to troubleshoot your account. By registering, participating or using any Parks and Recreation Department programs, activities, events or facilities you agree to allow publication of photos taken that are associated with the City of Pickerington. 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 2 3
park map 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Park Rules Trails and Open Space PARK INFORMATION 1. Park open from dawn to dusk. Pickerington, Ohio 2. Damaging or removing park property, natural features and Hickory wildlife is prohibited. Turnberry ¬ « 256 Harmon Road Lakes 3. No littering or dumping. Turnberry Park Golf Course 4. Loud and disruptive behavior is Parkland Pickerington m n prohibited. Community Pool m n 5. Advertising or commercial âââ enterprise requires permission âââ â ââââââââââââ Refugee Rd from the City Manager. â m n âââââââââ Refugee Rd ! ( 6. No camping without a written m n Milnor Rd ( Portman ! permit from the City Manager. k Park PICKERINGTON 7. No fires except in designated areas. ¬ « Rd 256 Pickerington 8. Hunting and trapping is Diley Rd n to Youth Sports prohibited. i ng Lon gR er d Complex ck 9. Pets must be on a leash no Pi longer than 6 feet at all times and owners must pick up after k their pets. 10. No swimming, wading, or Bowen Rd Colony St Lo Park boating. ng er m n nt Rd 11. Catch and release fishing only. Ce N Wright Rd Willow W right Rd Pond Park m n Violet Twp Cemetery 12. No motorized vehicles except in designated areas. t W Columbus S ¬ «256 Shawnee 13. Alcoholic beverages are Pickerington n Victory m Park Crossing Park prohibited. Ponds Simsbury m n L oc k Park Violation of any park rule may Preston vill lead to ejection from the park or m n Sycamore e Winchester Trails Park Bowen Rd prosecution under the laws of the Rd Meadows Creek Park City of Pickerington. Hill Rd COLUMBUS Pictures Wanted FRANKLIN FAIRFIELD Diley Rd Send scenic or pictures out Pickerington Rd Softball enjoying one of the parks Fields m n Diley Rd Lehman or programs to Parkland pics@pickerington.net. Busey Rd Winchester Abbey CANAL Pictures may be posted Busey Rd WINCHESTER Busey on the City’s Facebook Road Park page or be used in future Program Guides. k Trail Head Blacklick Creek Trail, Existing Park/Open Space ! ( Restroom â â â â â Blacklick Creek Trail, Proposed Golf Park Watch n m ± Elementary School Multi Use Path Cemetery Please be alert to safety hazards, vandalism and Prepared by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission The information shown on this map is compiled from various m n Middle School Bicycle Lane other crimes in our parks. sources made available to us which we believe to be reliable. N:\ArcGIS\REQUESTS\External\Pickerington\PickTrails.mxd m n High School ââââââ Committed/Funded Bikeway 0 0.5 1 11/8/2017 Miles Report crimes to Pickerington Police Department at 614-575-6911. 44 April • May • June • July • August
park / facility reservations Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department Facility Reservations PARK INFORMATION 1. Facilities may be reserved throughout the year from April 1 - October 31. Reservations will be accepted after March 1 of each year. Restroom facilities are not available from November 1 - March 31. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Additional information available at www.pickerington.net. 2. Full payment is required when submitting reservation applications. Diley Road Softball Fields Shelter 2 3. Any person or organization holding an approved application shall receive a refund only if the Parks 8995 Diley Road (Seats appox. 30) and Recreation Department is given proper notice to cancel prior to two (2) weeks from the scheduled date of use. A Refund Request Form must be submitted, and there is a $15 processing fee to cancel a reservation. 4. In the event of rain or extreme weather conditions, as determined by the Parks and Recreation Department, reservations will be rescheduled if possible. 5. The group or organization using the facilities shall assure that: a. All park rules are followed. b. Damages made to the facilities or equipment during their time of use shall be their financial Simsbury Disc Golf Course Shelter responsibility. 625 East Columbus Street (Seats appox. 50) c. Facilities shall be left clean and neat. Facility amenities for all park spaces available for reservation can be accessed online at www.pickerington.net Time Slots Facility Reservation Fees 9:00am-1:00pm $60 Fee Sycamore Creek Park Hilltop Shelter 1:00pm-5:00pm $30 City Resident/Non-Profit Discount Fee 280 Hilltop Drive (Seats appox. 50) 5:00pm-9:00pm *Fees are charged per time slot for each reserved space. Sycamore Creek Park Moorhead Shelter Sycamore Creek Park Pickering Shelter Victory Park Terry O’Brien Shelter Willow Pond Shelter 481 Hereford Drive (Seats appox. 50) 300 Covered Bridge Lane (Seats appox. 80) 75 Lockville Road (Seats appox. 95) 209 Pruden Drive (Seats appox. 50) (no electricity available) (Restrooms now available) Community Garden Reservations accepted Sled Hill (Seasonal) Drinking Fountain Vending Machine Basketball Court Pickleball Court beginning March 1! Grills/Fireplace Covered Bridge Putting Green Amphitheater Softball Field Picnic Tables GaGa Ball Pit Tennis Court Green Space Soccer Field Playground Skate Park Arboretum Restrooms Pickerington Parks Reserve space for your family Bike Trail reunion, birthday party, or Parking Gazebo Shelter Swings graduation party beginning March 1 Pond for April 1-October 31, 2022. Colony Park • • • Diley Road Softball Fields • • • • • • 2 • Olde Pickerington Village • • • • Pickerington Community Pool • • • • • Preston Trails Park • • Shawnee Crossing Park • • Simsbury Disc Golf Course • • • • • • • • Simsbury Park • • • Sycamore Creek Park • • 1 • • • • • • • • 4 • • • • • • • • 3 2 • • • Victory Park 2 • • • • • • • • • • • Splash Pad at the Willow Pond Park • • • • • • • • • • Pickerington Community Pool 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 5
community pool 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Season Passes on Sale COMMUNITY POOL starting April 1 Family members include one set of parents or legal guardians, and their immediate children (26 years of age and under) residing in the same household. If more than one family resides in the same household, each family must puchase separate Season Passes. Grandparents, extended family members and others are not included in the Season Pass. Babysitter passes are available for Family of 2 or more. Babysitters must be at least 16 years old and be with child on the Season Pass. There is a limit of one babysitter pass per family, although you can list multiple babysitters if necessary. Pool Hours - Open Daily Stay up 12:00-8:00pm to date on pool First Day: Saturday, May 28 updates and weather Last Day: Monday, September 5 closures. Closed Days: August 15-19, 22-26, Text @pickpool August 29-September 2 to 81010 *Pool Operations subject to change or download the Remind app. **Pool closed on weekdays when Pickerington Locals Schools are in session Children 11 years old and under MUST be accompanied by an adult (18 years and above) at all times. 2022 Pool Pass Registration Forms available online. 2022 City Resident Season Pass Options Fee Discount Fee 2 years old and under* FREE FREE Individual $113 $90 Family of 2 $200 $160 Family of 3 $263 $210 Family of 4 $300 $240 Family of 5 $344 $275 Family of 6 $375 $300 Babysitter Add-On $80 $80 Day Pass $8 Sold at pool, no pre-sales *Age as of May 28, 2022 66 April • May • June • July • August
swimming lessons Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department Registration Information Registration Dates & Fees AQUATICS Three separate 2-week swim sessions will be held 1 Week beginning June 6. All swim classes meet Monday- (Jelly Fish & Friday for 30 minutes. The second Friday of a 2-week Registration begins 2 Weeks Frog only) class will be used in case of inclement weather and a make-up class must be held. This is a progressive Monday, Season Pass holder $50 $35 swim program. Child must prove competency from May 2 previous level they attended. The pool administration Monday, City Resident $70 $50 reserves the right to test the swimming ability May 9 without a Season Pass of all individuals for proper class placement. Because Wednesday, Non-Residents of the structure of the program, all classes and $85 $60 May 11 without a Season Pass schedules are subject to change and/or cancellation by the swim lesson coordinator as required by Wednesday, Online Registration demand or weather. All children must be 3 years May 11 begins old by May 28, and potty trained. Manatee - Level 3 Class Maximum 8 Flying Fish - Level 6 Class Maximum 8 This is a progressive swim program. Child must Skills to pass: 2-5 foot depth Skills to pass: 5 foot depth • 10 bobs in chest deep water • Front and back crawl for 25 meters prove competency from previous level they • Front and back float • Elementary backstroke for 25 meters attended. • Front and back crawl arms with assistance • Breaststroke kick for 12.5 meters with • Front and back kick with assistance assistance Pre-requisite: Child must be potty trained and • Front and back glide with assistance • Sidestroke for 12.5 meters with assistance willing to get into shallow water without a parent • Retrieve object in chest deep water • Tread water for 1 minute or any floatation device. • Jump in chest deep water and recover • Standing front dive • Go down slide with assistance Introduction to Swim Lessons Penguin - Level 4 Class Maximum 8 Dolphin - Level 7 Class Maximum 8 (Recommended 3-5 years) 1 week only* Skills to pass: 2-5 foot depth Skills to pass: 5 foot depth • Front and back crawl arms • Front and back crawl for 50 meters *Jelly Fish - Level 1 Class Maximum 6 • Front and back kick • Elementary backstroke for 50 meters Skills to pass: 2 foot depth • Front and back glide • Breaststroke for 25 meters • Blow bubbles • Jump in water over head and recover • Sidestroke for 25 meters • Kick on marshmallow with assistance • Float in water over head while wearing • Tread water for 2 minutes • Submerge face under water lifejacket • Front dive off diving board • Kick on steps with straight legs and pointed • Jump off diving board with assistance toes • Submerge whole body under water • Bobbing motion by putting eyes, chin, ears and nose under water each time Alligator - Level 5 Class Maximum 8 Private Swim Lessons Skills to pass: 3-5 foot depth •Optional - go down slide with assistance • 10 bobs in water over head Private Swim Lessons can be arranged by • Front and back crawl for 12.5 meters turning in a Private Swim Lesson Request Form • Elementary backstroke for 12.5 meters with found on our website or available for pickup at *Frog - Level 2 Class Maximum 6 assistance the pool during operating hours. Skills to pass: 2 foot depth • Retrieve object in water over head • Kick on mashmallow • Tread water for 30 seconds Private swim lessons are 30 minutes in length and • Front and back float with assistance • Kneeling and standing front dive with assistance will be available starting Monday, June 6 and must • Front crawl arms with assistance • Go down slide be completed by July 29. • Optional - go down slide with assistance • Jump off diving board FEE: $25 per person, per 30 minute lesson Session 1 June 6-17 Session 2 June 20-July 1 Session 3 July 11-22 Time Class Level Class # Time Class Level Class # Time Class Level Class # *Jelly Fish 6/6-6/10 1 SW-01 *Jelly Fish 6/20-6/24 1 SW-21 Manatee 3 SW-41 *Frog 6/13-6/17 2 SW-02 *Frog 6/27-7/1 2 SW-22 9:30 - Penguin 4 SW-42 9:30 - 9:30 - Manatee 3 SW-03 Penguin 4 SW-23 10:00am Alligator 5 SW-43 10:00am 10:00am Flying Fish 6 SW-04 Alligator 5 SW-24 Flying Fish 6 SW-44 Dolphin 7 SW-05 Flying Fish 6 SW-25 *Jelly Fish 7/11-7/15 1 SW-45 *Jelly Fish 6/6-6/10 1 SW-06 Manatee 3 SW-26 *Frog 7/18-7/22 2 SW-46 10:15 - *Frog 6/13-6/17 2 SW-07 10:15 - Penguin 4 SW-27 Manatee 3 SW-47 10:15 - 10:45am Penguin 4 SW-08 10:45am Alligator 5 SW-28 Flying Fish 6 SW-48 10:45am Alligator 5 SW-09 Dolphin 7 SW-29 Dolphin 7 SW-49 Flying Fish 6 SW-10 *Jelly Fish 6/20-6/24 1 SW-30 *Jelly Fish 7/11-7/15 1 SW-50 Manatee 3 SW-11 *Frog 6/27-7/1 2 SW-31 *Frog 7/18-7/22 2 SW-51 11:00 - 11:00 - 11:00- Penguin 4 SW-12 Manatee 3 SW-32 Penguin 4 SW-52 11:30am 11:30am 11:30am Alligator 5 SW-13 Flying Fish 6 SW-33 Alligator 5 SW-53 Dolphin 7 SW-14 Dolphin 7 SW-34 Dolphin 7 SW-54 *Jelly Fish 6/6-6/10 1 SW-15 *Jelly Fish 6/20-6/24 1 SW-35 *Jelly Fish 7/11-7/15 1 SW-55 5:45 - 5:45 - 5:45 - *Frog 6/13-6/17 2 SW-16 *Frog 6/27-7/1 2 SW-36 *Frog 7/18-7/22 2 SW-56 6:15pm 6:15pm 6:15pm Manatee 3 SW-17 Penguin 4 SW-37 Manatee 3 SW-57 *Jelly Fish 6/6-6/10 1 SW-18 *Jelly Fish 6/20-6/24 1 SW-38 *Jelly Fish 7/11-7/15 1 SW-58 6:30 - 6:30 - 6:30 - *Frog 6/13-6/17 2 SW-19 *Frog 6/27-7/1 2 SW-39 *Frog 7/18-7/22 2 SW-59 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Penguin 4 SW-20 Manatee 3 SW-40 Penguin 4 SW-60 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 7
preschool programs 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Mini Music Makers Sports, Smiles, Fitness and Fun Amazing Athletes PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS In this class toddlers and preschoolers, along with a Your little one needs to get out and get moving and you Amazing Athletes is a developmental physical fitness parent, join together to make and move to music. It is need a sports program just right for their size. Search no program for children. Our fun, active classes encourage the perfect setting for weekly family bonding time and more, JumpBunch has been bringing child-centered sports kids to explore and develop a variety of athletic skills will inspire ideas for more joyful music exploration, play, programs to toddlers and preschoolers that are just the through the introduction of 10 different sports. Coaches and fun at home. Activities include vocal explorations, perfect match for their needs. Each week, class begins with break the fundamental of each sport down into simple singing songs both well known and new to families, play- kid-friendly warm ups and exercises. We then introduce steps based on each child’s age and ability. The goal ing rhythm instruments, having fun with fingerplays, and them to individual skills, equipment and simple rules of is to create a fun environment that establishes lifetime dancing to a wide variety of musical pieces. Join us for a different sport each week. Coaches will praise and connections to sports and physical activity. Adult/par- this non-performance opportunity that the whole family encourage children while helping them develop ent participation is required for all children under 3. can enjoy. coordination, teamwork and confidence. Each session concludes with games, obstacle courses and cool downs Age: 1-5 years with a parent to keep kids engaged and moving throughout the session. Age: 2-5 years Instructor: Emily Church Adult/parent participation is required for all children under 3. Instructor: JumpBunch staff 6 Weeks 6 Weeks Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 Age: 2-5 years Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 Instructor: JumpBunch staff 6 Weeks Class Date Day Time Age: 2-3 years with a parent Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 MMM-01 Apr 2-May 14* Sat 10:00-10:30am Class Date Day Time Age: 2-3 years with a parent MMM-02 Apr 12-May 17 Tue 6:00-6:30pm AA-01 Apr 14-May 19 Thu 6:00-6:25pm Class Date Day Time MMM-03 Jun 4-Jul 9 Sat 10:00-10:30am AA-02 Jun 16-Jul 21 Thu 6:00-6:25pm SF-01 Apr 11-May 16 Mon 6:00-6:30pm MMM-04 Jun 7-Jul 12 Tue 6:00-6:30pm SF-02 Jun 13-Jul 25* Mon 6:00-6:30pm Age: 4-5 years MMM-05 Jul 23-Sep 10** Sat 10:00-10:30am *No class Jul 4 Class Date Day Time MMM-06 Jul 26-Aug 30 Tue 6:00-6:30pm Age: 4-5 years AA-03 Apr 14-May 19 Thu 6:30-7:05pm *No class Apr 16 *No class Aug 20 and Sep 3 Class Date Day Time AA-04 Jun 16-Jul 21 Thu 6:30-7:05pm SF-03 Apr 11-May 16 Mon 6:30-7:00pm 8 Weeks Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 Fee: $115 City Resident Discount Fee: $92 SF-04 Jun 13-Jul 25* Mon 6:30-7:00pm 300 Covered Bridge Lane *No class Jul 4 Class Date Day Time Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 MMM-07 Jun 7-Jul 26 Tue 10:00-10:30am 300 Covered Bridge Lane Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Pickering Shelter 300 Covered Bridge Lane Mini Soccer Stars Amazing Athletes Mini Camp Bally Sports Group leads an age appropriate program that utilizes fun games and activities to teach the fundamentals Amazing Athletes is a developmental physical fitness program for children. Our fun, active classes encourage to beginning soccer players. Coaches focus on teaching the Little Sluggers T-Ball kids to explore and develop a variety of athletic skills basics of dribbling, passing, scoring and the concept of game Bally Sports Group’s Little Sluggers is a great introduction through the introduction of 10 different sports. Coaches play. Proper sportsmanship is emphasized in a positive to the game of baseball for young children. Using age break down the fundamental of each sport into simple and encouraging atmosphere enabling children to enjoy appropriate activities, players will be introduced to steps based on each child’s age and ability. The goal learning soccer while also having fun being physically active. fundamentals of baseball in an atmosphere that is is to create a fun environment that establishes lifetime Each week will include both developmentally appropriate supportive, fun and prevents children from feeling connections to sports and physical activity. Adult/par- instruction as well as recreational, non-competitive game pressured. Each week, the program will include an ent participation is required for all children under 3. play. Each player receives a team shirt. Shin guards instructional portion that will introduce players to batting, required. Optional: cleats and soccer ball (size 3) base running, fielding, throwing and catching. A modified game will also be played each week. Parent participation is Age: 2-8 years Age: 3-6 years strongly encouraged to allow the program to run smoothly. Instructor: JumpBunch staff Instructor: Bally Sports Group LLC The Little Sluggers T-Ball program will provide your child 4 Days 6 Weeks with a fun and positive t-ball experience, encouraging future Fee: $58 City Resident Discount Fee: $46 Fee: $100 City Resident Discount Fee: $80 participation. Each player receives a team shirt and hat. Glove is required. Optional: cleats and bat Age: 2-3 years with a parent Age: 3-4 years Age: 3-4 years Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time Instructor: Bally Sports Group LLC 5 Weeks AAMC-01 Jul 5-8 Tue-Fri 9:30-10:00am MS-01 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 4:30-5:30pm Fee: $100 City Resident Discount Fee: $80 MS-02 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 5:30-6:30pm Class Date Day Time Age: 4-5 years MS-03 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 6:30-7:30pm LS-01 Apr 27-May 25 Wed 4:30-5:30pm Class Date Day Time LS-02 Apr 27-May 25 Wed 5:30-6:30pm Age: 5-6 years AAMC-02 Jul 5-8 Tue-Fri 10:15-11:00am Class Date Day Time Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Softball Field 1-2 Age: 6-8 years MS-04 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 4:30-5:30pm 500 Hereford Drive Class Date Day Time MS-05 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 5:30-6:30pm Ready to try coach pitch? AAMC-03 Jul 5-8 Tue-Fri 11:15am-12:00pm MS-06 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 6:30-7:30pm Bally Sports Group is offering a coach pitch program called Minor League Baseball. Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 1 300 Covered Bridge Lane 300 Covered Bridge Lane More information on page 8. 88 April • May • June • July • August
preschool programs Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department Mini Kickers Soccer Camp Superhero Boot Camp Go for the Gold Camp PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Former collegiate soccer player and coach, Eric Mialky, will This camp is all about training to be your favorite superhero. It’s an Olympic year and it’s time for us to get in the direct the camp which is designed to teach 3-5 year olds To be a superhero means having strength, agility, balance, action! In this highly active camp, children learn and the basic fundamentals of soccer. Through exciting soccer and speed. We focus on learning special superhero training participate in various Olympic sports and fitness activities. related games and activities, campers will learn to love the skills through fun games and activities such as jumping In addition, coaches lead fun and enriching activities game of soccer in a fun and positive environment. Each over hot lava, dodging fireballs, lightsaber training, scooter such as vocabulary, geography, history, and sport traditions participant will receive a camp shirt. flying, ghostbuster tag and so many more. Being a superhero from around the Olympic World. Half-day camp- also means having a compassion for society, a kind heart, ers should bring a peanut free snack and water bottle. Age: 3-5 years and a willingness to do good and help others. These are Full day campers should also bring a peanut free lunch and Instructor: Eric Mialky qualities we discuss and talk about with our campers. water bottle. 4 Days This camp really encourages campers to be a super- Fee: $52 City Resident Discount Fee: $41 Age: 3-8 years hero in everyday life. Half-day campers should bring a Instructor: JumpBunch staff Class Date Day Time peanut free snack and water bottle. Full day campers 1 Week should also bring a peanut free lunch and water bottle. MK-01 Jun 20-23 Mon-Thu 11:10-11:40am Age: 3-8 years Half Day Camp MK-02 Jul 25-28 Mon-Thu 11:10-11:40am Instructor: JumpBunch staff Age: 3-8 years 1 Week Fee: $129 City Resident Discount Fee: $103 Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 Class Date Day Time 300 Covered Bridge Lane Half Day Camp Age: 3-8 years GC-01 Jun 27-Jul 1 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Fee: $129 City Resident Discount Fee: $103 Class Date Day Time Full Day Camp BC-01 Jun 6-10 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 5-8 years Fee: $185 City Resident Discount Fee: $160 Full Day Camp Class Date Day Time Age: 5-8 years GC-02 Jun 27-Jul 1 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm Fee: $200 City Resident Discount Fee: $160 Class Date Day Time Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Hilltop Shelter BC-02 Jun 6-10 Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:00pm 280 Hilltop Drive Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Hilltop Shelter Register online! 280 Hilltop Drive Register at www.pickerington.net or scan the code with your phone. Soccer Shots Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our L’IL KIK best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Directed by Grandmaster Stephens of Free Spirit Karate Each session focuses on basic soccer skills and incorporates Clubs. Tae Kwon Do skills help build strength, agility and those skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. All coordination. Students will learn at their own pace, and equipment is provided. most importantly, will have fun, fun, fun! Social skills and coordination drills are wrapped together with our unique Age: 2-5 years self-defense techniques. Instructor: Soccer Shots staff 7 Weeks Age: 3-7 years Fee: $115 City Resident Discount Fee: $92 Instructor: Master Sean Saffle Age: 2-3 years Cheer Tots 6 Weeks Fee: $104 City Resident Discount Fee: $83 Children in these hish energy classes learn far more than Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time just core cheer concepts and techniques; they also explore SHOT-01 Apr 6-May 18 Wed 5:30-6:00pm their personal expression, agility, rhythm and teamwork. LK-01 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 5:30-6:00pm This program is a great way to build self-confidence and SHOT-02 Apr 3-May 22* Sun 3:00-3:30pm nurture that desire to share happiness with others. Equip- LK-02 May 19-Jun 23 Thu 5:30-6:00pm SHOT-03 Jun 15-Jul 27 Wed 5:30-6:00pm ment provided. Bring waterbottle. LK-03 Jun 30-Aug 4 Thu 5:30-6:00pm SHOT-04 Jun 12-Jul 31** Sun 3:00-3:30pm Age: 3-5 years LK-04 Aug 11-Sep 15 Thu 5:30-6:00pm Instructor: Supertots staff *No class Apr 17 6 Weeks Location: American Free Spirit Karate Association **No class Jul 3 Fee: $123 City Resident Discount Fee: $98 5953 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43232 Age: 3-5 years Age: 3-4 years Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time SHOT-05 Apr 6-May 18 Wed 6:15-6:45pm CT-01 Apr 6-May 11 Wed 5:00-5:45pm SHOT-06 Apr 3-May 22* Sun 3:45-4:15pm SHOT-07 Jun 15-Jul 27 Wed 6:15-6:45pm Age: 4-5 years SHOT-08 Jun 12-Jul 31** Sun 3:45-4:15pm Class Date Day Time *No class Apr 17 CT-02 Apr 6-May 11 Wed 6:00-6:45pm **No class Jul 3 Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 2 Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 1 300 Covered Bridge Lane 300 Covered Bridge Lane 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 9
preschool programs 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Soccer Tots Baseball Tots Multisport: Baseball and PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS These soccer themed motor skill classes are very easy for An exciting way to start being part of America's favorite Basketball Tots youngsters to get focused on developing moto skills and pastime. Being one of the most difficult sports to initially self-confidence; older classes focus more on developing grasp, this game is played outdoors with safe, age-appro- Through a variety of fun games, we develop balance and core soccer skills and personal focus and introduce an ele- priate equipment. This program let's kids learn how to hit, movement with baseball and basketball skills. They will ment of light competition. We promote individual develop- catch, and pass while enjoying the game. Equipment pro- learn to hit, throw and recognize bases in baseball and ment and fun through small instructor-to-student ratios. vided. Bring waterbottle. dribbling and shooting in basketball. More challenging skills Equipment provided. Bring waterbottle. and new concepts may be introduced with an emphasis on Age: 2-5 years gross and fine motor skill development and fitness. Equip- Age: 1.5-5 years Instructor: Supertots staff ment provided. Bring waterbottle. Instructor: Supertots staff 6 Weeks Age: 2-5 years 6 Weeks Fee: $123 City Resident Discount Fee: $98 Instructor: Supertots staff Fee: $123 City Resident Discount Fee: $98 Age: 2-3 years Age: 1.5-2.5 years 6 Weeks Class Date Day Time Fee: $123 City Resident Discount Fee: $98 Class Date Day Time Age: 2-3 years BT-01 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 4:00-4:45pm ST-01 Apr 4-May 9 Mon 4:00-4:45pm Class Date Day Time Age: 3-4.5 years BBT-01 Apr 5-May 10 Tue 4:30-5:15pm Age: 2.5-3.5 years Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time Age: 3-4 years BT-02 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 5:00-5:45pm ST-02 Apr 4-May 9 Mon 5:00-5:45pm Class Date Day Time Age: 4.5-5 years BBT-02 Apr 5-May 10 Tue 5:30-6:15pm Age: 3.5-5 years Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time Age: 4-5 years BT-03 Apr 7-May 12 Thu 6:00-6:45pm ST-03 Apr 4-May 9 Mon 6:00-6:45pm Class Date Day Time BBT-03 Apr 5-May 10 Tue 6:30-7:15pm 4 Weeks 4 Weeks Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 Age: 2-3 years Age: 1.5-2.5 years 4 Weeks Class Date Day Time Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 Class Date Day Time BT-04 Jul 14-Aug 4 Thu 4:30-5:15pm Age: 2-3 years ST-04 Jun 6-27 Mon 9:30-10:15am BT-05 Aug 11-Sep 1 Thu 4:30-5:15pm Class Date Day Time ST-05 Jul 11-Aug 1 Mon 9:30-10:15am BBT-04 Jul 12-Aug 2 Tue 4:30-5:15pm ST-06 Aug 8-29 Mon 9:30-10:15am Age: 3-4.5 years BBT-05 Aug 9-30 Tue 4:30-5:15pm Class Date Day Time Age: 2.5-3.5 years BT-06 Jul 14-Aug 4 Thu 5:30-6:15pm Age: 3-4 years Class Date Day Time BT-07 Aug 11-Sep 1 Thu 5:30-6:15pm Class Date Day Time ST-07 Jun 6-27 Mon 4:30-5:15pm BBT-06 Jul 12-Aug 2 Tue 5:30-6:15pm ST-08 Jul 11-Aug 1 Mon 4:30-5:15pm Age: 4.5-5 years BBT-07 Aug 9-30 Tue 5:30-6:15pm ST-09 Aug 8-29 Mon 4:30-5:15pm Class Date Day Time BT-08 Jul 14-Aug 4 Thu 6:30-7:15pm Age: 4-5 years Age: 3.5-5 years BT-09 Aug 11-Sep 1 Thu 6:30-7:15pm Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time BBT-08 Jul 12-Aug 2 Tue 6:30-7:15pm ST-10 Jun 6-27 Mon 5:30-6:15pm Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Softball Field 1 500 Hereford Drive BBT-09 Aug 9-30 Tue 6:30-7:15pm ST-11 Jul 11-Aug 1 Mon 5:30-6:15pm ST-12 Aug 8-29 Mon 5:30-6:15pm Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Softball Field 1 and Basketball Court Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 2 500 Hereford Drive 300 Covered Bridge Lane Have an idea for a new program? The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for new instructors to offer programs to the community. Additional information is available at www.pickerington.net or call 614-833-2211 to get additional information. April • May • June • July • August 10 10
youth programs Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department Cardinal Soccer Camp Minor League Baseball Kids Tennis Camp YOUTH PROGRAMS The City of Pickerington’s longest running soccer camp is Bally Sports Minor League Baseball is a great introduc- Keep the kids moving while they learn the great game of back for its 22nd year. Former collegiate soccer player and tion to coach-pitch baseball for beginning baseball play- tennis. Boys and girls will be taught the basic strokes of coach, Eric Mialky, will direct this popular camp, which is ers. The program utilizes instruction including batting, tennis in the Beginner’s class and we will improve their designed for all levels of players. Campers will work fielding, throwing and catching. The program will also strokes and game in the Intermediate class. Must be able on footskills, passing, shooting and defending in a positive include a modified, non-competitive game each week. to rally in the Intermediate class. Fun games and prizes environment. Innovative games, drills and training will be Bally Sports staff will lead each team’s instruction, al- every day. Bring your own racquet. accomplished in a fun manner. Sportsmanship and though parent participation is syrongly encouraged. Bal- Age: 5-18 years teamwork are emphasized. All participants will receive a ly Sports strives to emphasize the importance of great Instructor: Kelli Rings and Brittany Smolewski camp shirt. sportsmanship by creating an encouraging atmosphere 3 Days that helps players build self-esteem and encourage fu- Fee: $65 City Resident Discount Fee: $52 Age: 5-12 years ture participation. Each player receives a team shirt Instructor: Eric Mialky and hat. Glove is required. Optional: cleats and bat Beginner 4 Days Class Date Day Time Age: 5-7 years Fee: $94 City Resident Discount Fee: $75 Instructor: Bally Sports Group LLC KTC-01 May 24-26 Tue-Thu 8:30-9:45am Class Date Day Time 5 Weeks Fee: $100 City Resident Discount Fee: $80 KTC-02 May 31-Jun 2 Tue-Thu 8:30-9:45am CS-01 Jun 20-23 Mon-Thu 9:30-11:00am Class Date Day Time KTC-03 Jun 7-9 Tue-Thu 8:30-9:45am CS-02 Jul 25-28 Mon-Thu 9:30-11:00am ML-01 Apr 27-May 25 Wed 6:30-7:45pm Intermediate Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 300 Covered Bridge Lane Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Softball Field 1-2 Class Date Day Time 500 Hereford Drive KTC-04 May 24-26 Tue-Thu 9:45-11:00am KTC-05 May 31-Jun 2 Tue-Thu 9:45-11:00am AR Workshops KTC-06 Jun 7-9 Tue-Thu 9:45-11:00am Looking for cute handmade decorations for your child's bedroom or a unique tote bag for all those Easter egg hunts Location: Pickerington High School Central, Tennis Courts or start to plan a special day with your child and do some- 300 Opportunity Way thing fun, creative and hands on together that will surely be something they won't forget. We have just the right thing for you. Don't worry, no experience is needed as our professionals are here to assist you along the way. Try one or all of our workshops below. March 23: Spring Break - Youth One Day Drop Off: 1 Tray and 1 Door Hanger April 9: Easter Tote Bags and Spring Mini Signs May 7: Mom and Me Mini Trays Youth Speed and Agility Age: 6 years and up Pickerington Youth Speed and Agility is a program designed Instructor: AR Workshop staff for the young athlete to improve speed, quickness, 1 Day coordination and reaction time. The workouts in this class will focus on using speed ladders, mini-hurdles, jump ropes Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 and more. All athletes will benefit from improved balance, Class Date Day Time flexibility and quicker feet in a positive and nurturing enviornment. This camp will provide a fun way for kids AR-01 Mar 23 Wed 9:30am-12:30pm to exercise over the summer while also becoming more physically fit. Campers of all abilities and sports Fee: $37 City Resident Discount Fee: $29 backgrounds are encouraged to register. Age: 7-14 years Class Date Day Time Instructor: Eric Mialky AR-02 Apr 9 Sat 11:00am-1:00pm 4 Days Kids in Karate - Adults Too! Fee: $58 City Resident Discount Fee: $46 Fee: $80 City Resident Discount Fee: $64 Directed by Grandmaster Stephens of Free Spirit Karate Clubs. Tae Kwon Do skills help build strength, agility and Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time coordination. The mental aspects builds self-confidence, SA-01 Jun 20-23 Mon-Thu 1:10-2:00pm AR-03 May 7 Sat 9:30-11:00am self-control and mental-discipline. From kids to adults, it is great for the whole family. Everyone can benefit from SA-02 Jul 25-28 Mon-Thu 1:10-2:00pm this class. Location: AR Workshop Age: 6 years and up Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Basketball Court 1039 Hill Road North Instructor: Master Jennifer Jones 500 Hereford Drive 8 Weeks Fee: $87 City Resident Discount Fee: $69 Class Date Day Time KIK-01 May 5-Jun 23 Thu 6:00-7:30pm KIK-02 Jun 30-Aug 18 Thu 6:00-7:30pm KIK-03 Aug 25-Oct 13 Thu 6:00-7:30pm Location: American Free Spirit Karate Association 5953 E Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43232 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 11
youth programs 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Bally Sports Group YOUTH PROGRAMS Summer Sports Camps Join Bally Sports Group this summer for an active and fun summer camp experience! Campers will be introduced to a different sport each week, where instruction will be delivered in a positive and encouraging way. Instruction will be tailored to each child’s skill level based on their experience in the sport. Camp will also feature traditional games and activities, including camp games, nature walks, trivia and more. Bally Sports will put an emphasis on a certain life virtue relating to sports each week. Bally Sports employs coaches with strong educational background, experience in a wide variety of sports and a passion for working with children. All day camps are staffed at an appropriate counselor to camper ratio. Join in on the fun this summer! Week 1 June 6-10: Lacrosse and Volleyball Week 2 June 13-17: Ninja Training Camp Week 3 June 20-24: Shooting Stars Basketball Week 4 June 27-July 1: Hockey & Gymnastics July 4-8: * *No Camp Week 5 July 11-15: Five Tool Baseball & Softball Week 6 July 18-22: Foot Skills Soccer Week 7 July 25-29: First & 10 Football & Cheer Week 8 August 1-5: Olympics *The Bally Sports Group Summer Sports Camp has been modified from its original form to align with all requirements put forth by the Ohio Department of Health in regards to COVID-19. Please contact Bally Sports at abally@ballysportsgroup.com for a copy of the Camp Safety Plan. Please note that this plan is subject to change as requirements change. Age: 6-12 years Register online! Instructor: Bally Sports Group LL Register at www.pickerington.net Individual Week(s) or scan the code with your phone. Fee: $190 City Resident Discount Fee: $165 Multi-Week Discount Time: 9:00am-3:00pm # of City Resident Class Date Day Location Class Weeks Fee Discount Fee BSG-01 Jun 6-10 Mon-Fri Syc., Soccer Field 1 BSG-09 3 $540 $465 BSG-02 Jun 13-17 Mon-Fri Syc., Soccer Field 1 BSG-10 4 $720 $620 BSG-03 Jun 20-24 Mon-Fri Victory Park BSG-11 5 $900 $775 BSG-04 Jun 27-Jul 1 Mon-Fri Syc., Soccer Field 1 BSG-12 6 $1020 $870 BSG-05 Jul 11-15 Mon-Fri Diley Road Fields BSG-13 7 $1190 $1015 BSG-06 Jul 18-22 Mon-Fri Syc., Soccer Field 1 BSG-14 8 $1360 $1160 BSG-07 Jul 25-29 Mon-Fri Syc., Soccer Field 1 Weekly Breakdown: BSG-08 Aug 1-5 Mon-Fri Syc., Soccer Field 1 3-5 Weeks $180/week $155/week 6+ Weeks $170/week $145/week Locations: Vary by week (subject to change) Have an idea for a new program? The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for new instructors to offer programs to the community. Additional information is available at www.pickerington.net or call 614-833-2211 to get additional information. 12 12 April • May • June • July • August
youth programs Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department Skyhawks Basketball Skyhawks Skyhawks STEM & Play YOUTH PROGRAMS Skyhawks Basketball is a fun, skill-intensive program Beginning Golf Camp designed for beginning to intermediate athletes. Using our Multi-Sport Camp progressional curriculum, we focus on the whole player - Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, This program combines strategic STEM-based activities body positioning, etiquette and keeping score. The program teaching sportmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will with traditional Skyhawks sports instruction and a focus is specifically designed for the entry-level player, simplifiying learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, on life skills such as teamwork and sportmanship. The instruction so that young players can make an easy and rebounding and defense through skill-based instruction STEM Sports curriculum gives students the opportunity effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment is and small-sided scrimmages. to get behind the sports they love with modules centered provided. Every child receives a t-shirt. Age: 7-10 years around technology, science and innovation. Subjects vary Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff by sport, but include ball design, calculating distances and Age: 4-12 years 4 Weeks angles, velocity, acceleration and much more. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff Fee: $69 City Resident Discount Fee: $55 1 Week Age: Grades 3-5 (Fall 2022) Class Date Day Time Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff Age: 4-6 years 1 Week Fee: $99 City Resident Discount Fee: $79 SB-01 Jun 9-30 Thu 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $154 City Resident Discount Fee: $129 Class Date Day Time Location: Victory Park, Basketball Courts 1 and 2 Class Date Day Time BGC-01 Jul 18-22 Mon-Fri 1:00-2:30pm 75 Lockville Road SPMC-01 Jun 6-10 Mon-Fri 1:00-4:00pm Age: 7-12 years Fee: $144 City Resident Discount Fee: $119 Location: Victory Park, Basketball Courts 1 and 2 75 Lockville Road Class Date Day Time BGC-02 Jul 18-22 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp Multi-Sport Camps are designed to introduce young ath- Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 letes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes 300 Covered Bridge Lane will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportmanship and teamwork. Sports covered in this camp are baseball, basketball, flag football and soccer. Every child receives a t-shirt and ball. Age: 4-12 years Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff Skyhawks Flag Football Camp 1 Week Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum Age: 4-7 years developed by USA Football, coaches teach skills like passing, Fee: $144 City Resident Discount Fee: $119 receiving, kicking and flag pulling while gaining confidence Class Date Day Time and learning life lessons in a fun, positive environment. Every child receives a t-shirt and ball. MSC-01 Jun 27-Jul 1 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 7-12 years Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 3 1 Week 300 Covered Bridge Lane Fee: $154 City Resident Discount Fee: $129 Class Date Day Time Skyhawks Basketball Camp Age: 7-12 years FFC-01 Jul 11-15 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Skyhawks Basketball is a fun, skill-intensive program de- Fee: $144 City Resident Discount Fee: $119 signed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our Class Date Day Time Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 1 progressive curriculum, we focus on the whole player - 300 Covered Bridge Lane teaching sportmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will MSC-02 Jun 20-24 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages. Every child receives a t-shirt Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 1 and ball. 300 Covered Bridge Lane Age: 6-12 years Skyhawks Cheerleading Camp Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff 1 Week Skyhawks This camp teaches young athletes the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team. Each participant Fee: $144 City Resident Discount Fee: $119 PhysEd & Fun Camp will learn cheers, proper hand/body movements and jumping techniques. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun Class Date Day Time Skyhawks is proud to present an engaging, game-based while each cheerleader learns important life skills such SBC-01 Jul 25-29 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm physical education program. This class will offer children as teamwork and leadership. The program concludes a wide variety of activities that involve locomotor, with a final cheer performance. Every child receives a non-locomotor, manipulative skills and fitness development Location: Victory Park, Basketball Courts 1 and 2 t-shirt and set of pom-poms. exercises. Our goal is to build self-confidence, create body 75 Lockville Road awareness and inspire each participant with a passion for Age: 7-12 years an active lifestyle. Every child receives a t-shirt. Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff 1 Week Age: 5-9 years Fee: $144 City Resident Discount Fee: $119 Instructor: Skyhawks Sports staff 1 Week Class Date Day Time Fee: $144 City Resident Discount Fee: $119 CC-01 Jul 11-15 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Class Date Day Time PFC-01 Jun 13-17 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Soccer Field 1 300 Covered Bridge Lane Location: Victory Park, Basketball Courts 1 and 2 75 Lockville Road 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 13
youth programs 2022 Spring / Summer Program Guide Summer Math Fun Kidz Home Alone Better Baby Sitters YOUTH PROGRAMS Eric Mialky, certified math teacher, will instruct the class Would your child know what to do if they have forgotten their Would your child know what to do if the child they were aimed at keeping math skills sharp over the summer. house key? What if they are home alone and they are choking? babysitting were choking? Does your child babysit their young- Individualized instruction and focus will be offered to Our Kidz Home Alone class will give you and your child er siblings? Your child will learn the skills needed to be a Better increase math skills. Whether your child is seeking peace of mind when home alone. As creators of this class, Baby Sitter. This class includes guest speakers from the local enrichment opportunities or a review of last year’s material, we thought of every home alone scenario possible, and police and fire departments (when available). All students this math camp will benefit students of all abilities. Through provide solutions for all of those “what-if’s”. This course is will receive their own first aid kit to take home. This class is a nurturing and positive environment, students will enjoy designed to teach your child about being home alone safe- appropriate for boys and girls 10+ and is interactive and fun a wide range of math games which will make summer ly. An information parent guide is included in the student with role play and hands on instruciton. Students will learn: learning fun. Students will be grouped by ability and age. manual and provides an avenue for discussion between par- first aid and safety; infant and child CPR with mannequin Each session will focus on new skills, games and content, ent and child. This engaging and interactive class is fun and instruction; Care of the choking child and infant; How to handle so sign up for all 3 sessions. includes guest speakers from the local Police and fire de- emergencies; creative problem solving; job professionalism partments (when available). It is appropriate for boys and and how to create a marketing flyer; hands on practice with Age: 7-12 years girls ages 9-12 years old. Students will learn reasons to diapering, bottle feeding, infant care and creative age Instructor: Eric Mialky call 911, answering the door and phone, why it’s necessary appropriate activities. 4 Days to have house rules, first aid, self-Heimlich maneuver, fire Fee: $94 City Resident Discount Fee: $75 escape and severe weather planning. Age: Grages 5-8 (Fall 2022) Class Date Day Time Instructor: Enriching Kidz staff Age: Grades 4-6 (Fall 2022) 2 Days Instructor: Enriching Kidz staff SMF-01 Jun 20-23 Mon-Thu 2:20-3:30pm Fee: $133 City Resident Discount Fee: $106 2 Days SMF-02 Jul 25-28 Mon-Thu 2:20-3:30pm Fee: $90 City Resident Discount Fee: $72 Class Date Day Time SMF-03 Aug 1-4 Mon-Thu 9:30-10:40am Class Date Day Time BBS-01 Jun 6, 8 Mon, Wed 12:00-4:00pm KHA-01 Jun 1, 3 Wed, Fri 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Hilltop Shelter Location: Grace Fellowship 280 Hilltop Drive 1449 Refugee Road Location: Grace Fellowship 1449 Refugee Road Pickerington Safety City The City of Pickerington is excited to bring back a popular program for incoming kindergarteners. Learn about various safety topics from police, fire and other local organizations to learn what it takes to be safe in your city! Children will learn about important safety information in a fun format covering topics from how to ride a school bus, playground safety, water safety, what to do in case of a fire and poison prevention. Of course, children will get to pedal around on a small scale safety city to learn about traffic and pedestrian safety as well. The last day of the program will be a graduation ceremony. All participants will receive a t-shirt, bag and bike helmet with registration. Special thanks to our partners in putting on this won- This program is limited to 40 children. Please register early derful program for the community: to guarantee your spot in the program. • Pickerington Police Department Registration for this program is open now through April 28 for all households in the Pickerington Local School District. • Violet Township Fire Department Registration is not available online during this early • Petermann School Buses enrollment period. Online registration will open to everyone on April 29. • Ohio Department of Natural Resources • South Central Power Company Age: Entering Kindergarten (Fall 2022) Instructor: Varies 1 Week Fee: $38 Pickerington Local SD Fee: $30 Class Date Day Time PSC-01 Aug 1-5 Mon-Fri 9:00-11:00am Location: Victory Park, Terry O’Brien Shelter 75 Lockville Road April • May • June • July • August 14
youth / adult programs Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department Ohio Nature Education - Walk and Run 101 Bootcamp Basics YOUTH / ADULT PROGRAMS Animal Series Are you tired of the winter blues and want to put your health Come one, come all! You don’t need a partner for this Families are invited to join the staff from Ohio Nature Ed- first in 2022 by running or walking, but don’t know how to Not sure what “healthy” means? Want to start moving more ucation as we eplore The Amazing World of Birds, Animals start a program? During this clinic, a member of our team but overwhelmed by all the “experts” with their favorite We Love to Hate, Nocturnal Animals and Bats and Their will provide everyone with a 5K training schedule and then workout routines? We’ve got a solution! Specifically de- Predators. will teach you how to interpret it. In addition, we will discuss signed for those who have never worked out, or it’s been a the importance of cross training, rest days, general nutri- really long time, this class will teach you what you need to The Amazing World of Birds Sunday, April 24 tion and hydration, proper gear and walking/running form. know. Any fitness level is welcome. You will have a coach ev- The program is designed for the beginning walker/runner ery single class to answer all the questions and lead the fun! Explore our feathered friends, Birds! We will do a brief in- troduction before we head out in search of some local park and can easily be adapted to fit your needs; so even expe- Age: 18 years and up residents or migrants. Some binoculars will be available rienced runners and walkers will find something of interest. Instructor: Violet Community for you to borrow but bring your own if you have them. Age: 18 years and up Fitness staff If it is raining, we will stay under the shelter and observe Instructor: Columbus Running Company staff 6 Weeks birds from the shelter. Live captive birds included in this 1 Day Fee: $120 City Resident Discount Fee: $96 program. Fee: $13 City Resident Discount Fee: $10 Class Date Day Time Class Date Day Time BOOT-01 Apr 11-May 19 Mon, Thu 6:30-7:30pm CRC-01 Apr 27 Wed 6:00-7:00pm Location: Violet Community Fitness Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Pickering Shelter 140 West Borland Street, Suite 200 and 300 300 Covered Bridge Lane Animals We Love to Hate Sunday, May 29 Zumba Fitness Discover the benefits of bats, spiders, snakes and opos- Zumba® is a latin based dance fitness program. We “visit” sums. Wheather they fascinate you or give you the creeps, cultures all around the world through the magic of dance. did you know that we need them in our everyday lives? Live This is a judgement free zone, and no dance experience animals included in this program. is needed. Bring water along with you, and be prepared to work, laugh and have fun; all while making those calories cry (sweat). Tammy is a licensed Zumba® instructor and current ZIN™ member. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ZumbaWithTammyTyler. Age: 18 years and up Instructor: Tammy Tyler 12 Weeks Fee: $65 City Resident Discount Fee: $52 Nocturnal Animals Friday, June 24 Class Date Day Time Study the world of our nighttime animals and the special Register online! physical characterstics that help to survive after dark. Live ZF-01 Apr 11-Jun 27 Mon 6:00-7:00pm animals included in this program. Register at www.pickerington.net or scan the code with your phone. Location: Pickerington Senior Center 150 Hereford Drive Doubles Tennis League Come one, come all! You don’t need a partner for this doubles league. You will be on the court with players at your level having a ball while getting a great workout and meeting some great people too. Age: 18 years and up Instructor: Kelli Rings and Brittany Smolewski 7 Weeks Bats and Their Predators Wednesday, July 20 Fee: $94 City Resident Discount Fee: $75 Explore the amazing world of Bats! We will dispel some Class Date Day Time myths and discuss how much this fascinating group of an- imals affects our everyday lives. Live animals included in DTL-01 May 26-Jul 7 Thu 6:30-8:30pm this program. Age: Kids and Adults Location: Pickerington High School Central, Tennis Courts Instructor: Ohio Nature Education staff 300 Opportunity Way 1 Day Fee: $13 City Resident Discount Fee: $10 Class Date Day Time ONE-01 Apr 24 Sun 2:00-3:00pm ONE-02 May 29 Sun 2:00-3:00pm Swimming lesssons are available! ONE-03 Jun 24 Fri 7:30-8:30pm Did you know the the Pickerington Community Pool offers swim lessons? ONE-04 Jul 20 Wed 7:00-8:00pm Lap lanes are also available daily. Location: Sycamore Creek Park, Pickering Shelter More info on page 7. 300 Covered Bridge Lane 100 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 | (614) 833-2211 | www.pickerington.net 15 15
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