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Summer 2021
CITY OF
MENTOR
Keep until September
Summer Program Guide
REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 5 FOR RESIDENTS & APRIL 8 FOR NON-RESIDENTS
EVENTS ARE BACK!
See pages 3-6 for details on exciting events for 2021!
MENTOR PARKS & RECREATION
cityofmentor.com/parks-recreation | 440.974.5720
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
3 Special Events
6 Summer Camps
10 Youth
11 Ice Arena
12 Mentor Lagoons & Marina
13 Nature - Natural Resources
14 Black Brook Golf Course
17 Adult Fitness
18 Aquatics
20 Wildwood Culteral Center
27 General Information
27 Sports Organizations
MENTOR CITY COUNCIL
RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS Council President- Ward 3...........................................................................Bruce Landeg
APRIL 5, 2021 Council Vice President - Ward 2.......................................................Matthew Donovan
Council Ward 1.....................................................................................................Sean Blake
NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS
APRIL 8, 2021 Council Ward 4.................................................................................................John Krueger
Council at Large.................................................................................................Ray Kirchner
REGISTER ONLINE AT Council at Large................................................................................................Scott J. Marn
www.cityofmentor.com Council at Large.............................................................................................Janet Dowling
FACILITY NUMBERS & MENTOR CITY STAFF
City Manager ..........................................................................................Kenneth J. Filipiak
OFFICE HOURS Assistant City Manager ...............................................................Anthony J. Zampedro
Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Director ....................................Kenn Kaminski
RECREATION............440.974.5720 Recreation Superintendent ............................................................................Nita Justice
Office Hours: M-F 8:00a-5:00p Black Brook Golf Course Manager & Golf Pro ........................................Tim Ausperk
Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina Manager ...........................Jeromey Cummins
BLACK BROOK.........440.951.0010 Arena Manager ...................................................................................................Bill Furman
Office Hours: M-Su 6:30a-Dark Cemetery Supervisor ...............................................................................Michael Hissam
Parks Supervisor ......................................................................................Danny Llewellyn
MARINA...................440.205.3625 Senior Center Manager ..............................................................................Renee Ochaya
Office Hours: M-F 8:00a-4:30p Wildwood Cultural Arts Manager .......................................................Nick Standering
SENIOR CENTER.......440.974.5725
Office Hours: M-F 8:00a-5:00p FACILITY LOCATIONS
Edward R. Walsh Park.........................................................................7221 Bellflower Rd.
ICE ARENA...............440.974.5730 Black Brook Golf Course................................................................8900 Lakeshore Blvd.
Office Hours: M-F 9:00a-6:00p Civic Center Park.....................................................................................8600 Munson Rd.
Civic Center Waterpark.........................................................................8600 Munson Rd.
WILDWOOD.............440.974.5735 Civic Center Amphitheatre..................................................................8550 Munson Rd.
Office Hours: M-F 9:00a-5:00p Community Center.................................................................................8600 Munson Rd.
Eleanor B. Garfield Park........................................................................7967 Mentor Ave.
EMAIL Krueger Park........................................................................................7556 Chillicothe Rd.
Mentor Beach Park..........................................................................7779 Lakeshore Blvd.
Parks Mentor Civic Arena.................................................................................8600 Munson Rd.
parks@cityofmentor.com Mentor Dog Park.....................................................................................6647 Hopkins Rd.
Recreation Mentor Lagoons Preserve & Marina....................................................8365 Harbor Dr.
recreation@cityofmentor.com Mentor Municipal Center..........................................................8500 Civic Center Blvd.
Marina Mentor Senior Center............................................................................8484 Munson Rd.
marina@cityofmentor.com Morton Pool & Park.............................................................................9325 Rosemary Ln.
Natural Resources Old Council Hall.........................................................................................7250 Jackson St.
naturalresources@cityofmentor.com Springbrook Gardens Park ...................................................................6776 Heisley Rd.
Wildwood Cultural Center.......................................................7645 Little Mountain Rd
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SPECIAL EVENTS
MENTOR SPECIAL EVENTS
There are many opportunities to become involved in the events produced by Mentor Parks & Recreation through
sponsorship and advertising. Call Ante Logarusic at (440) 974-5794 or logarusic@cityofmentor.com.
MEMORIAL DAY WALKING MENTOR ROCKS
PARADE & CEREMONY Tuesday, June 1 - August 31, 7:00 - 9:00p
Civic Center Park
Monday, May 31, 10:00a, Mentor Cemetery
Join the City of Mentor as we pay tribute to those who have Mentor Rocks is an all-ages event which promotes a festival-
served our country. Parade units gather in the Heinen’s park- like atmosphere each week. The concert series will run four-
ing lot at 9:00am. Step-off for the solemn processional begins teen weeks this year at the state-of-the-art Mentor Civic Am-
at 9:30am. and follows Mentor Avenue to Hopkins Road to phitheater. In addition to great music, attendees can enjoy a
Mentor Cemetery. Groups wishing to participate in the parade great selection of food from area vendors as well as an assort-
and/or memorial services should call the Recreation Depart- ment of beers and wines. The venue features lawn seating, so
ment at 440-974-5720 before May 13. bring your own blankets or chairs. Admission and parking are
free of charge. Please view the safety guidelines which will be
observed at mentorrocks.info
JUST KIDS STUFF GARAGE SALE Jun 1 TBA
Thursday, May 13, 9:00a - 12:00p
Jun 8 TBA
Garfield Park Pavilion
Jun 15 Nightrain (Guns ‘n’ Roses Tribute)
Jun 22 Trippin’ Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute)
Clean out the toy boxes, closets, and attics, and get ready for
Jun 29 Cracker
the Just Kids’ Stuff Garage Sale. This is the biggest sale of chil-
Jul 6 Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger Tribute)
dren’s items around. Reserve a city-owned table or plan to set
Jul 13 Kick (INXS Tribute)
up your own table on a 10’ x 10’ space for the same fee. Pre-
Jul 20 Tricky Dick & the Cover-Ups
registration is required this year - limited number of spaces
Jul 27 No Duh (No Doubt Tribute)
available so please book your spot early.
Aug 3 Ultimate Aldean (Jason Aldean Tribute)
Aug 10 Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars Tribute)
Garage Sale Rules: You may not sell out of your car, or hang
Aug 17 The Ten Band (Pearl Jam Tribute)
items on clotheslines from the trees or pavilion. An adult must
Aug 24 Queen Nation
be present at each table. Set up for the event begins at 7 a.m.,
Aug 31 E5C4P3 (Journey Tribute)
no earlier.
Fee: Resident - $25 | Non-Resident $30 ON TAP & UNCORKED: A CRAFT
BEER AND WINE EXPERIENCE
MENTOR FARMERS MARKET Saturday, June 19, 5:00 - 11:00p
Fridays, June 18 – September 24, 2:00 - 6:00p Civic Center Park
Garfield Park
Join the City of Mentor for our newest, tastiest special event!
Each week the Farmers Market hosts a specialized group of Sample amazing beers from more than 30 different local and
local vendors with a large range of products including locally national craft brewers and savor a variety of wines from local
grown produce, baked goods, pastas, oils, tea, honey and so wineries. Learn all about this growing industry while listening
much more! to great music and indulging in some local food. This is a 21
Join us on the last Friday of each month for Fantastic Fridays, and over event and all guests must show a valid ID to receive
where you will be able to shop a variety of local crafters too! a wristband and admission to the event. Visit www.cityofmen-
For more information Wildwood Cultural Center at (440) 974- tor.com for a lineup of breweries and wineries, ticket pricing
5735 or Wintersteller@cityofmentor.com. and registration options.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
WILDWOOD
FINE ARTS & WINE
Saturday, June 26, 11:00a - 5:00p
Wildwood Cultural Center
Come to Wildwood Park for a day filled with art, music, wine
and more! This outdoor event features gallery-style booths
filled with vendors from every medium of fine art, fine craft
and specialty foods lining the wooded estate grounds. Savor
a glass of wine from several local wineries! Musical entertain-
ment and food trucks round out the day’s festivities. For more
information call Wildwood Cultural Center at (440) 974-5735
TUNES AT THE LAGOONS
Saturday, June 12 - August 28, 7:00 - 9:00p
or Wildwood@cityofmentor.com Mentor Lagoons Marina
The City of Mentor is expanding their entertainment offerings
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS DISPLAY Saturday nights this summer with the introduction of “Tunes
at the Lagoons” at the Mentor Lagoons Marina. Admission and
Sunday, July 4, 9:50 p.m.
Civic Center Park parking are free. Attendees can enjoy food and refreshments
from a variety of food trucks, as well as a selection of beers
Come and see a spectacular performance by National Country and wines for those 21 and over. The 2021 inaugural season
Artist, Darryl Worley, from 8:-00-10:00p with a spectacular fire- will consist of two performances per month and feature the
works display to immediately following the performance. Fire- following popular local bands:
works can be viewed from Civic Center Park and Mentor High Jun 12 Cheeseburgers in Paradise
School. Please observe the designated No Parking areas in the Jun 26 Revolution Pie
surrounding area. Continue the summer tradition with your Jul 17 Redneck Incorporated
family and spend an enjoyable evening at Civic Center Park. Jul 31 The Michael Weber Show
Aug 14 Vinyl Arcade
Aug 28 Boaterhead
HEADLANDS BEACHFEST
Saturday, July 17, 11:00a - 7:00p
Headlands Beach State Park
This is NOT your typical day at the beach. Bring your friends
and family and join the City of Mentor for the largest free MYSTIC MENTOR
beach party of the year! Be amazed by World Champion sand OUTDOOR YOGA & WELLNESS FESTIVAL
sculptors, stroll and shop dozens of arts and crafts vendors, Saturday, July 31, 11:00a - 5:00p
enjoy music and strolling entertainment, view amazing per- Civic Center Park
formances, build sandcastles, crate crafts, and enjoy delicious Spend a beautiful, uplifting, summer day outdoors, connect-
food from a large selection of food trucks. ing with your community and nourishing mind, body and
Headland’s BeachFest is a family-friendly celebration of wind, soul. Begin the day with an All Level Yoga Flow (registration
water and sand. The event is held rain or shine. Free admission required). Breathe in the fresh, summer air and move to the
and parking. More information is available at www.headlands- music and sounds of nature as you re-energize your mind and
beachfest.com or by calling Mentor Recreation at 440 974-5720. strengthen and stretch your entire body beneath the open sky.
Enjoy an outdoor picnic, selecting from a variety of delicious
food and beverage options provided by local food trucks and
vendors. Shop local businesses, featuring vendors, artisans,
holistic healers, wellness professionals, artists, and much more.
Plus, live entertainment, music, special performances, and ac-
tivities for the whole family. Come as you are. Rise together.
Additional information will be made available in early May at
www.cityofmentor.com.
Interested in being a vendor at our 1st annual event? Please
visit www.cityofmentor.com for event details and vendor ap-
plication. Call 440.794.5720 for additional questions.
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MENTOR CITYFEST
Friday, August 20, 5:00 - 11:00p &
Saturday, August 21, 12:00 - 11:00p
Civic Center Park
Mark your calendar for the biggest two-day event in northeast
Ohio! This family-oriented, active event is sure to add excite-
ment to the summer. We’re working on exciting features to
offer at this year’s event.
l Inflatables and interactive games for kids and adults
l Huge assortment of delicious foods from 20+ vendors
MENTOR CRUISE IN
Saturday, August 14, 10:00a - 4:00p
l Beer and wine trucks
Civic Center Park
l Friday & Saturday night live performances
l Live strolling entertainment
Vintage car buffs can spend a day viewing classic cars and
l And much, much more!
trucks at the City of Mentor’s Annual Classic Cruise-In. With
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Ante Loga- free admission, spectators can enjoy reminiscing of the good
rusic at logarusic@cityofmentor.com. Visit cityofmentor.com old days, while looking at more than 800 vehicles. The first 250
for the latest updates and volunteer opportunities. registered cruisers / car owners will receive a goodie bag and
dash plaque. Cruiser registration 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. No vehicles
on site before 8 a.m. For more information, call 440-974-5735.
No Rain Date.
PERCHFEST
Friday, August 27, 5:00 - 11:00p
Saturday, August 27, 11:00a - 11:00p
Sunday, August 28, 11:00a - 5:00p
Mentor Lagoons Marina
CITYFEST COLOR DASH & WALK This three-day event is hosted in a partnership with the Men-
This Is Not Your Average Fun Run! tor Lagoons Yacht Club with support from the Lake County
Mark your calendar for the most colorful event of the year – Visitors Bureau and other sponsors. Anglers of all ages will be
the Mentor CityFest Color Dash & Walk! Register now for this invited to participate in fishing tournaments and clinics which
event taking place Saturday, August 21 at 6:00pm at Civic will cover all aspects of fishing, including how to tie fishing
Center Park. The 2.6-mile fun run and walk, which starts & fin- flies, how to identify fish species, how to clean and fillet fish,
ishes at Mentor CityFest, features seven different color zones how to identify prime fishing spots, and advice on baiting. The
to leave you festively decorated, flat terrain along the Civic event will also include children’s activities, games, live enter-
Center bike path, and lots of encouragement in a fun, friendly tainment, food and craft vendors, and more.
environment. The CityFest Color Dash & Run is sponsored by
the City of Mentor and Second Sole. Please visit www.mentorperchfest.com for more information.
Registration includes a Color Dash & Walk t-shirt, post-race
party, and fun in a festival environment. Pre-race registration As we gear up for our summer season, the City of
fee is $20 and $25 the day of race. Registration and division Mentor will be adhering to all guidelines set forth
information can be found online at www.GreaterClevelandXC. by the State and Lake County Health District.
com or MentorCityFest.com.
Policies and procedures are changing rapidly so
Get updated information on Mentor CityFest and the Color please ensure you are aware of the guidelines at
Dash & Walk by connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter and the time of the event/program you are attend-
Instagram. ing. As the City establishes new protocols, at the
recommendations of the local health district, we
will post on our website and various social me-
PARADE dia sites. If you have specific questions, please call
The 2021 Mentor CityFest Parade will take place on August 21
our Parks and Recreation office at 440.974.5720.
at 10:00am. If interested in participating in the parade, please
fill out and submit the 2021 Parade Entry Form by August 3
at 5 p.m. Parade Entry Forms can be found on our website at We encourage all attendees to observe the rules
www.cityofmentor.com. so that our events may continue uninterrupted
throughout the summer season. Our event loca-
Parade Route: From Shore Middle School south on Hopkins tions are public spaces. It is up to the individual to
Road, continuing south on Center Street Extension, continu- determine his or her level of comfort and accept-
ing south on Center Street. Left on Civic Center Blvd. Right able risk when entering the grounds. If you are
on Munson. Parade ends at arena. Vehicles will be directed to concerned about public gatherings, do not attend.
continue on Munson Road and exit at school board driveway.
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SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
ABOUT OUR CAMPS
Mentor Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing an outstand-
ing, fun and safe camp environment and experience for all those
who participate. We offer exciting camp experiences across CITY OF MENTOR
SUMMER
many areas of interest designed to promote physical activity,
teach new skills, and challenge kids to reach and grow and to
make new friends. To accomplish these goals while maintaining
safety, affordability and convenience, we rely on a well-trained
staff of adults and college students who have a passion for work-
ing with young people. Here’s a little more about our staff:
xStaff members are primarily adults and college students with
a few high school students assisting
C A M P
All staff members are CPR and first aid certified
Operation Outrageous Fun
x
xStaff are knowledgeable and well-trained
xAll staff members go through criminal background check
Emergency & safety procedures are reviewed on a regular basis
OPERATION OUTRAGEOUS FUN
x
xStaff members are available to answer questions at any time
xWe maintain low staff to camper ratios to provide the best Grades 6 - 7
experience possible Register early! Weekly maximum is 32 kids and we fill often!
Operation Outrageous Fun is not your average camp experi-
REGISTRATION ence! Just for kids having completed grades 6 and 7, O.O.F. has
All Camps require pre-registration. Registration for camps all the fun of day camp but dialed up to include many more
close 1 week prior to the start of the camp week to ensure activities and more time to hang out with friends. Presently
that our staff can prepare necessary paperwork, verify sup- we are unable to book field trips due to COVID19. As trips and/
plies and maintain the correct staff to camper ratios. or entertainment are booked, we will advertise on our website
and/or program brochure.
HOW TO REGISTER
Online: www.cityofmentor.com/parks-recreation Before and after camp care is offered for this program through
By Phone: (440) 974-5720 Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 pm the Rise and Shine and Cool Down programs. Separate Regis-
In Person: Recreation Department: 8500 Civic Center Blvd. tration is required. Please see page 4 for details.
Mail In: Mentor Rec, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060
Sign up for all 9 weeks and Save! New this year we are
COMMUNICATION offering Full 9 Weeks of camp as one, easy registration option.
The Friday before each scheduled camp week, parents and Please note that camp changes or partial cancellations can NOT
campers will receive information by email with a reminder of be made to this registration option. If changes/cancellations are
where camp is held, what to bring, as well as any updated in- made, all 9 weeks are affected. Please choose this option care-
formation you might need to make your camp experience the fully as refunds will not be granted after the start of the program.
best. You will also receive an Information & Emergency Form Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff
that will need to be completed and turned in to the camp di- Location: Civic Center Park
rector the first day of camp. It is important that parents pro- Fee: Resident - $164/wk | Non-Resident - $197/wk
vide a valid email address upon registration so that we can
deliver this important information. Week Camp Dates Time Fee
Wk 1 Jun 7-11 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
CAMP REFUNDS / CHANGES Wk 2 Jun 14-18 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
Please choose your camps carefully. Full refunds will only be Wk 3 Jun 21-25 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
granted if a camp is cancelled by the City of Mentor. An ad- Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
ministrative fee of $25 will be assessed per person per Wk 5 Jul 5-9 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
camp for any changes made to camp registrations. Chang- Wk 6 Jul 12-16 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
es will include participant cancellations, refund requests and/ Wk 7 Jul 19-23 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
or transfers. Changes must be made one month prior to the Wk 8 Jul 26-30 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
start of camp. Camp changes and partial cancellations cannot Wk 9 Aug 2-6 9:00a-3:15p $164/$197
be applied to the Full 9 Week Camp option. If changes are re-
quested, the camper will be withdrawn from the Full program Camp Dates Time Fee
and waitlisted/registered for individual camp weeks. Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $1300/$1560
CAMP CIRRICULUM
On rare occasions, we may need to change the start time or lo-
cation of a camp. We contact registered participants by email
as soon as possible to notify of parents of the camp change.
TIPS FOR ALL CAMPS:
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis shoes (no san-
dals) each day. To ensure proper hydration, bring a water bot-
tle to camp each day with the camper’s name on it. Please ap-
ply sunscreen 30 minutes before arriving at any outdoor camp.
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SUMMER CAMPS - TRADITIONAL
O F ME N T
CI
TY OR
ARTISTS CAMP Ages 7-12
Calling all young artists! Start your summer off with a week
filled with fun and creativity. Art educator and creative artist
Jacqui Spetrino will guide you in developing your drawing
skills while experimenting with a variety of fun art mediums.
Civic Center You’ll bring home five unique works of art that your parents
Day Camp will cherish for a lifetime! We’ll end the week with an art show
so you can show your family all the wonderful work you’ve
created!
Instructor: Jacqui Spetrino
Location: Community Center Woods Room
CIVIC CENTER DAY CAMP Days
M-F
Camp Dates
Jun 14-18
Time
9:00a-11:30a
Fee
$104/$125
EXPLORERS Grades 4 & 5 M-F Jun 14-18 1:00p-3:30p $104/$125
Camp is for children who have completed 4th or 5th Grade by June 1 M-F Jun 21-25 9:00a-11:30a $104/$125
Camps meet daily at Civic Center Park, a 90-acre park located in M-F Jun 21-25 1:00p-3:30p $104/$125
the heart of the Mentor Civic Center complex, where campers
have access to daily swimming, open green space, tennis, bas-
ketball and more! Camp counselors team up to plan weekly ac- JUNGLE SAFARI DANCE CAMP
tivities following a unique theme. Campers take field trips, par- Ages 4-6
Lions and Tigers and Bears...OH MY! Embark on an adventure
ticipate in games and contests, arts and crafts, swim and play
by dancing your way through the jungle in this dance camp.
sports. We spend our camp day outdoors in the park and have
Your camper will stomp like an elephant to the beat, leap like
daily swim time. Presently we are unable to book field trips due
a leopard to the lyrics, and run in the sun, filled with fun, like
to COVID19. As trips and/or entertainment are booked, we will
the wild animals of the safari. With animal crafts and songs
advertise on our website and/or program brochure.
and wildly fun activities, your camper will be soaring the sa-
Instructor: Recreation Camp Staff
fari. Family and friends are invited to our jungle for the Friday
Location: Civic Center Park
show.
Fee: Resident - $120/wk | Non-Resident - $144/wk
Instructor: Dance to Evolve
Week Camp Dates Theme Time Location: Wildwood South Wing
Wk 1 Jun 7-11 It’s a Jungle 9:00a-3:15p
Wk 2 Jun 14-18 Superheroes 9:00a-3:15p Days Camp Dates Time Fee
Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Game On! 9:00a-3:15p M-F Jun 28-Jul 2 1:30-4:30p $165/$197
Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Stars & Stripes 9:00a-3:15p
Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Ninja Warriors 9:00a-3:15p ECOHEROS Ages 10-15
Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Time Travelers 9:00a-3:15p Join our group of nature explorers as we look into environ-
Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Making a Splash 9:00a-3:15p mental issues in our community and learn skills of some of the
Wk 8 Jul 26-30 Energy Explosion! 9:00a-3:15p scientists that help solve them. You will practice techniques
Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Treasure Hunters 9:00a-3:15p of water testing, air and soil quality investigation and sam-
pling and categorizing biota from various ecosystems in the
Camp Dates Time Fee lagoons and marsh areas. The evidence our teams collect will
Full 9 Wks Jun 7-Aug 6 9:00a-3:15p $950/$1150 help inform real decisions about best practices in this area and
how we can protect our local resources. Campers should be
PLAY CAMP Ages 4 - 6 interested in the natural world.
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Just for ages 4 - 6, Garfield Play Camp provides organized play
and activities designed to provide campers an opportunity Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina
to interact with children their own age in the exciting atmo-
sphere of Garfield Park. Play Camp includes games, arts and Days Camp Dates Time Fee
Tu-F Jul 6-9 9:15a-3:15p $73/$94
crafts, stories and nature activities.
Instructor: Lisa Sadler
Location: Garfield Park Pavilion SUPERHERO ACADEMY Ages 4-6
Fee: Resident - $64/wk | Non-Resident - $77/wk Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s YOU! Join us for
a week of Superhero adventures! We will create our own su-
Week Camp Dates Theme Time perhero outfits, come up with our superhero names and learn
Wk 1 Jun 7-11 A Trip to the Zoo! 9:30a-12:40p how to defend the universe against villains. All while having
Wk 2 Jun 14-18 To Infinity and Beyond 9:30a-12:40p fun outdoors doing superhero obstacle courses, crafts and
Wk 3 Jun 21-25 Under the Sea 9:30a-12:40p games! Campers should bring a superhero snack and water
Wk 4 Jun 28-Jul 2 Red, White & Blue 9:30a-12:40p bottle.
Wk 5 Jul 5-9 Let’s Go Camping! 9:30a-12:40p Camp Director: Branden Keeper
Wk 6 Jul 12-16 Down on The Farm 9:30a-12:40p Location: Walsh Park
Wk 7 Jul 19-23 Bubbles! Bubbles! BUBBLES! 9:30a-12:40p
Wk 8 Jul 26-30 We All Scream for Ice Cream 9:30a-12:40p Days Camp Dates Time Fee
Wk 9 Aug 2-6 Splish, Splash! 9:30a-12:40p M-F Jul 19-23 9:00a-11:00a $70/$84
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SUMMER CAMPS - DICOVERY
GRANDPARENT & ME CAMP WILDWOOD THEATRE CAMP
Ages 5+ with Grandparent Ages 7-15 | Grades 3+
Grandparents and their grandkids can explore summer camp Discover the world of theater involving acting, theatre games,
together in this intergenerational camp experience. Meet at and outdoor activity on our spacious grounds. Each 3-week
Wildwood Cultural Center the first two days and participate camp welcomes both beginners and experienced actors. We
in games and activities, create a variety of arts & crafts, and go stage an original scripted production, but also provide op-
exploring in outdoor adventures together. The last day will be portunities for camper creation. A free stage presentation for
spent at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina where friends and family will occur during the last week of camp if
kayaking, nature walks, a hayride and campfire will complete circumstances allow. If live performance is not possible, we will
the experience. This is a memory that your grandchildren will produce a movie on site to share with your family and friends!
cherish forever! Price of camp is per person. Instructor: Steve Couch
Location: Wildwood Cultural Center/Mentor Lagoons Marina Location: Wildwood Cultural Center
Days Camp Dates Time Fee
W-F Jul 21-23 9:00a-1:00p $57/$68 Days Camp Dates Time Fee
M-F Jun 7-25 9:00a-1:00p $254/$304
BOATING CAMP I Ages 10-14
M-F
M-F
Jul 6-23
Jul 26-Aug 13
9:00a-1:00p
9:00a-1:00p
$254/$304
$254/$304
This is both a classroom and hands-on boating program. Each
day students have class time studying OBEC safe boating in or-
der to earn a boating license. The rest of the day is ‘on the water’ WILDWOOD MOVIE CAMP Ages 7-15
time, learning the proper way to use each type of watercraft. Discover the world of theater involving acting, theatre games,
Students learn the basics of how to paddle a kayak and canoe, and outdoor activity on our spacious grounds. Wildwood Mov-
row a row boat, sail a sailboat, and drive a small electric mo- ie Camp welcomes both beginners and experienced actors.
tor boat. Campers also learn related skills including PFD train- We stage the same original scripted production as Wildwood
ing, water safety, navigation rules, rigging boats, and capsizing Theatre Camp, and also provide opportunities for camper cre-
drills. Prerequisite: Campers must hold a Red Cross Level 3 or ation. But instead of the pressure of a live performance, we
higher swimming certificate, be able to tread water for 2 min. will produce a movie on site to share with family and friends!
and swim 25 yards at any speed using any stroke. All equip- The final film will be shared online after camp concludes and
ment is provided. Families are invited to watch campers show perhaps have a premiere event for all to enjoy!
off their new skills at our annual regatta on the last afternoon. Instructor: Steve Couch
Instructor: Michelle Haag Location: Wildwood Cultural Center
Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina
Days Camp Dates Time Fee
Days Camp Dates Time Fee M-F Jul 6-23 1:30p-5:30p $254/$304
M-F Jul 12-16 9:15a-3:15p $127/$152
BOATING CAMP II Ages 10-14
FUN IN THE KITCHEN COOKING
Ages 8-12
Campers must come with an Ohio OBEC boating license Immerse your budding chef in the world of cooking at Wild-
(through Mentor Rec, Spirit of America or other accepted program). wood! From breakfast to dessert your junior Julia Child or
Licensed boaters will spend most of our time on the water Wolfgang Puck will get plenty of hands on experience in the
honing skills of paddling, sailing and steering a small motor kitchen with food to bring home and share with family. Food
boat. Campers will take to the lake as much as possible using fee $35 payable to instructor the first day of camp.
larger craft and practicing navigation, maneuvering and high- Instructor: Judi Strauss
er level boating. We will take field trips to explore other water- Location: Wildwood Kitchen
ways. Wear appropriate boating clothes (no flip flops), bring Fee: Resident - $70/wk | Non-Resident - $84/wk
sunscreen and your lunch to eat while “on location” each day.
Instructor: Michelle Haag Week Camp Dates Theme Time
Location: Mentor Lagoons Marina Wk 1 Jul 12-16 Appetizers & Snacks 1:00p-3:00p
Days Camp Dates Time Fee Wk 2 Jul 19-23 Classic Cooking 1:00p-3:00p
M-F Aug 2-6 9:15a-3:15p $73/$94 Wk 3 Jul 26-30 International Foods 1:00p-3:00p
ADAPTIVE CHEER CAMP Ages 7-17 KID’S CRAFTY CAMP Ages 6-12
This program is designed to provide an opportunity for chil- In this camp your child will learn a wealth of fun and easy crafts
dren with special needs to participate in a cheerleading pro- for all year round. Planting, paper crafts, seasonal gifts and
gram as a recreational activity. This camp is perfect for those decorations, needlepoint key chains and much, much more.
looking to get a start at cheerleading. They will learn basic Each day your child will have at least one finished project to
motions, work on socializing with peers and even put on a bring home and they will receive directions for dozens of ad-
show for our families on the last day of camp! ditional projects. Material fee of $20 due on first day of camp.
Instructor: Frankie Srp Instructor: Judi Strauss
Location: Mentor Ice Arena – Ballet Room Location: Wildwood Kitchen
Days Camp Dates Time Fee Days Camp Dates Time Fee
M-F Jun 12- Jul 17 11:00a-12:00p $50/$60 M-Th Aug 2-5 1:00p-3:00p $55/$66
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SUMMER CAMPS - SPORTS
CLEVELAND INDIANS YOUTH PRESCHOOL
BASEBALL CAMP Ages 6 - 12 CHEERLEADING CAMP Ages 4-6
Learn to play ‘The Indians Way’ in a safe, fun environment! Led Preschoolers learn skills that are the foundation of physical
by former Major Leaguer and Mentor native Matt Kata, Indi- movement, coordination and body awareness while they
ans Youth Baseball camps are the ultimate developmental are creatively having fun learning preschool cheers, chants,
experience for youth baseball and softball players in North- motions, jumps and tumbling. On the last day of this 8-hour
east Ohio. Whether your child is just getting introduced to camp, our cheerleaders will present a “picture perfect mo-
the game of baseball or has been playing for a while, Indians ment” pep rally for family and friends! Wear tennis shoes and
Youth Baseball Camps will develop and improve upon the bring identified pompoms. Morning campers bring identified
same basic fundamentals that Indians players work on each water bottle & lunch, afternoon campers bring snacks & bever-
and every day – hitting, throwing, fielding, and base-running. age. A $5 insurance fee is due to instructor the first day of camp.
Throughout the week, the qualified and professional coach- Instructor: Northshore Preps Staff
ing staff emphasizes the importance of keeping the focus on Location: Garfield Park Lounge
the process and the things that we can control: our Attitude,
Concentration, and Effort, and encourages each participant to Days Camp Dates Time Fee
‘A-C-E the Day!’ All campers receive an Indians t-shirt and hat, M-Th Jun 14-17 10:30a-12:30p $55/$65
camp workbook and other giveaways. M-Th Jul 19-22 1:00a-3:00p $55/$65
Please note: ALL REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP MUST BE
COMPLETED AT WWW.INDIANS.COM/YOUTHBASEBALL prior
to June 7. Child must turn 6 before the first day of camp. CHEERLEADING, JUMPS &
Instructor: Matt Kata/Cleveland Indians
Location: Garfield Park TUMBLING CAMP Grades 1 - 3
Cheerleading is more than cheers, chants and motions. Jumps
Days Camp Dates Time and tumbling are the skills that make cheerleading a sport!
M-F Jun 14-18 9:00a-3:00p PREPS offer qualified professional, safety-conscious gym-
nastic instructors to teach these skills. We teach cheers and
chants with motions and jumps as well as all the tumbling
JR ROOKIE HOOPS BASKETBALL skills needed for today’s cheerleaders. Wear tennis shoes and
Ages 5 - 8 bring identified pompoms. Bring identified water bottles and
This program was developed to give children a positive first healthy snacks. AM campers bring lunch. A $5 insurance fee is
step into athletics through the exciting game of Basketball. due to instructor the first day of camp.
With specialized skill drills and games, your young athlete will Instructor: Northshore Preps Staff
have a great time learning the fundamentals while becoming Location: Garfield Park Lounge
game ready. See improvement in defensive ability, shooting
form, passing technique, and ball handling skills. While also Days Camp Dates Time Fee
advancing game play knowledge and movement. Please wear M-Th Jun 14-17 1:00p-3:00p $55/$65
appropriate clothing, running shoes, sunscreen and bring M-Th Jul 19-22 10:30a-12:30p $55/$65
plenty of water with a snack.
Instructor: Rookie Athletics Staff
Location: Walsh Park Basketball Court BUMP, SET, SPIKE! VOLLEYBALL
Days Camp Dates Time Fee FOR BEGINNERS Ages 6 - 12
M-Th Jun 14-17 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144 Bump, set and spike your way through this camp as you learn
M-Th Aug 2 - 5 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144 the basics of volleyball. Camp director Branden Keeper and his
staff will help beginner players learn rotation, positions, scor-
ing and more to develop strong volleyball skills.
ROOKIE HOOPS BASKETBALL Instructor: Branden Keeper
Ages 9 - 12 Location: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Ctr Pl, Willoughby
Learn the exciting game of Basketball with Rookie Athletics.
Through specialized skill drills and games, your young ath- Days Camp Dates Time Fee
lete will have a great time learning the fundamentals while M-F Jul 5-9 8:30a-10:15a $57/$68
becoming game ready. See improvement in defensive ability,
shooting form, passing technique, and ball handling skills.
While also advancing game play knowledge and movement. SERVING, STRATEGY & MORE
Please wear appropriate clothing, running shoes, sunscreen
and bring plenty of water with a snack.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP Ages 9 - 14
If you’ve got volleyball experience, this camp led by director
Instructor: Rookie Athletics Staff Branden Keeper will help you refine your skills and prepare
Location: Walsh Park Basketball Court for competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and develop
skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups.
Days Camp Dates Time Fee
Instructor: Branden Keeper
M-Th Jun 21-24 9:30a-12:30p $120/$144
Location: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Ctr Pl, Willoughby
Days Camp Dates Time Fee
M-F Jul 5-9 10:30a-12:15p $57/$68
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SUMMER CAMPS / YOUTH
VOLLEYBALL FOR LITTLE HIP HOP & TUMBLE Ages 3-5
ADVANCING PLAYERS Ages 9 - 14
Children will perform hip hop moves to upbeat “kid-friendly” mu-
sic, enjoy games & activities while learning beginner - intermedi-
If you’ve played on a team or have participated in previous ate level tumbling skills. This class promotes the development of
camps, this camp will help you refine your skills and prepare
for more competitive volleyball. Campers will practice and coordination, strength, flexibility, balance and spatial awareness.
develop skills in age and ability appropriate learning groups. Each session will end with a performance for family and friends.
We’ll work on cardiovascular conditioning, jump drills and Instructor: Communities in Motion
plyometrics to develop strength and agility. Location: Garfield Lounge
Instructor: Branden Keeper
Location: Lost Nation Sports Park, 38630 Jet Center Pl, Willoughby Days Dates Time Fee
Mon May 31- Jun 21 4:30-5:15p $59/$74
Days Camp Dates Time Fee Mon Jul 5- 26 4:30-5:15p $59/$74
M-F Jul 5-9 12:45p-2:30p $57/$68
PRESCHOOL BALLET Ages 3-5
SOCCER CAMP Ages 6 - 12 Children will have fun with ballet moves and their favorite
Princess songs. Here you will learn basic ballet terminology,
Mentor Soccer Club will help you get ready for the fall soccer
season with this instructional soccer camp for boys and girls. positions, stretching, balance and coordination exercises.
Emphasis is on skill development, teamwork, and sporting Ballet or princess attire if desired.
conduct. Coaches will use circuit training to teach soccer fun- Instructor: Communities in Motion
damentals such as heading, ball collection, passing, shooting, Location: Garfield Lounge
and dribbling. Campers practice and develop skills in age and
ability appropriate learning groups. Camp provides opportu- Days Dates Time Fee
nities for both beginning and advanced players to improve Mon May 31- Jun 21 5:15-5:45p $49/$62
and enhance their soccer playing abilities and be ready for the Mon Jul 5- 26 5:15-5:45p $49/$62
field this fall. Small-sided matches will be played daily.
Instructor: Mentor Soccer Club
Location: Krueger Park ITTY BITTY BALLET Ages 2-3
This class is designed for the tiny dancer and parent/caregiver.
Days Camp Dates Time Fee The class is full of fun songs and will give your little dancer ex-
M-F Jul 19-23 9:30a-11:30a $60/$72 posure to ballet without the structure of Preschool (Princess)
Ballet. Come enjoy the class in your favorite ballet outfit.
BEGINNER FENCING Ages 8+
Instructor: Communities in Motion
Location: Garfield Lounge
Zorro won’t hold a candle to you after you learn the fundamen-
tals of modern foil fencing in camp. You’ll learn stretching, foot- Days Dates Time Fee
work, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bout- Mon May 31- Jun 21 5:45-6:15p $49/$62
ing. Fun and safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye Mon Jul 5- 26 5:45-6:15p $49/$62
coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina. All equipment is
provided. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and tennis
shoes and bring a water bottle with your name on it. MOVE & GROOVE WITH ME Ages 1.5-3
Instructor: Tom Nagy Our soundtrack of fun songs will delight your preschoolers.
Location: Garfield Lounge This pre-dance and tumble program promotes coordination,
strength, flexibility and spatial awareness. Instructor will work
Days Camp Dates Time Fee individually with students at each class.
M-F Jul 5-9 9:00a-11:00a $69/$85 Instructor: Communities in Motion
Location: Garfield Lounge
INTERMEDIATE FENCING Ages 8+ Days Dates Time Fee
Already studied basic fencing, this intermediate camp will help Mon May 31- Jun 21 6:15-6:45p $49/$62
you learn more about the growing sport. This camp begins Mon Jul 5- 26 6:15-6:45p $49/$62
where beginning fencing ends, concentrating on developing
additional parry strategies, bouting and learning more about
penalties and how they affect competition. Please wear loose, CHEER/HIP HOP/TUMBLE Ages 6-9
comfortable clothing and tennis shoesand bring a water bottle. Would you like to learn some cool cheers and moves? Come
Instructor: Tom Nagy join in the fun of this cheerleading class as we do cheers, arm
Location: Garfield Lounge motions, dance, jumps, conditioning moves and tumbling skills
– beginner thru intermediate. This type of class is beneficial be-
Days Camp Dates Time Fee cause the skills worked on assist the development of coordina-
M-F Jul 5-9 11:30a-1:30p $69/$85 tion, strength, flexibility, balance and spatial awareness. Each
session will end with a performance for family and friends.
Instructor: Communities in Motion
Location: Garfield Lounge
Days Dates Time Fee
Mon May 31- Jun 21 6:45-7:30p $59/$74
Mon Jul 5- 26 6:45-7:30p $59/$74
10 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer 440.974.5720ICE ARENA
LEARN TO SKATE
Ice Skating Lessons are offered to all ages 3 and up. Lessons
are structured for all ages and interest including recreational
skater, hockey and figure skating.
• Children age 3 - 5 start with the Tot program.
• Children 6 and up start with the Basic program.
• Skate rental is included in class fee
TOT HOCKEY Ages 3-5
TOT LEARN-TO-SKATE Ages 3-5
Tot Hockey is offered to children age 3-5. Prerequisite: Must
have passed Tot 1 to enter TH1. Must pass each level to move on Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink
to the next. Equipment required: Approved ice hockey helmet TOT 1
with cage, hockey gloves, hockey skates & stick (straight blade). Days Dates Time Fee
Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 1:00-1:30p $65/$80
Wed Jun 16 - Jul 28 5:15-5:45p $65/$80
TOT HOCKEY 1 Thur Jun 17 - Jul 29 5:35-6:05p $65/$80
Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 6:10-6:40p $65/$80
TOT 2
Days Dates Time Fee
TOT HOCKEY 2 Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 1:35-2:05p $65/$80
Days Dates Time Fee Thur Jun 17 - Jul 29 5:00-5:30p $65/$80
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 6:10-6:40p $65/$80
TOT 3
TOT HOCKEY 3 Days Dates Time Fee
Days Dates Time Fee Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 1:35-1:30p $65/$80
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:30-6:00p $65/$80 Thur Jun 17 - Jul 29 5:00-5:30p $65/$80
TOT HOCKEY 4
Days Dates Time Fee BASIC LEARN-TO-SKATE Ages 6-12
Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink/Main Rink
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:30-6:00p $65/$80
BASIC 1
Days Dates Time Fee
INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY Ages 6-12 Wed Jun 16 - Jul 28 5:50-6:35p $75/$90
This program is ideal for boys & girls ages 5–10 considering Thur Jun 17 - Jul 29 6:10-6:55p $75/$90
ADM Blue or Play Makers Hockey in the future. Prerequisite:
Must have passed all 4 levels of Tot Hockey if under age 6 BASIC 2
or Basic 1 if older than 6. Equipment required: Approved ice Days Dates Time Fee
hockey helmet with cage, hockey skates, hockey gloves & Thur Jun 17 - Jul 29 6:10-6:55p $75/$90
stick (straight blade), personal protective equipment (this can
be of any type, i.e. soccer or rollerblade equipment). BASIC 3
Location: Mentor Ice Arena –Studio Rink Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:15-6:00p $75/$90
INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 1
Days Dates Time Fee BASIC 4
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 6:50-7:35p $65/$80 Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:15-6:00p $75/$90
INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 2
Days Dates Time Fee BASIC 5
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 6:50-7:35p $65/$80 Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:15-6:00p $75/$90
INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 3
Days Dates Time Fee BASIC 6
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 7:40-8:25p $65/$80 Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:15-6:00p $75/$90
INSTRUCTIONAL HOCKEY 4
Days
Mon
Dates
Jun 14 - Jul 26
Time
7:40-8:25p
Fee
$65/$80
PRE-FREESTYLE/FREESTYLE Ages 6-12
Location: Mentor Ice Arena – West Rink
PRE-FREESTYLE
Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:15-6:00p $75/$90
FREESTYLE
Days Dates Time Fee
Mon Jun 14 - Jul 26 5:15-6:00p $75/$90
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11MENTOR LAGOONS
MENTOR LAGOONS NATURE MARINA BOAT LAUNCH
PRESERVE & MARINA The Mentor Lagoons Marina provides the perfect place to
launch your boat. With direct access to Lake Erie, the Marina
The Mentor Lagoons Marina features a safe harbor with quick, lies just west of Fairport Harbor and just a short distance from
direct access to Lake Erie. The tranquil waters of the lagoons Cleveland. Launch rates vary and will be posted at the launch site.
provide protected dockage for your boat. Each dock has its own
green space for picnicking and relaxation. The Marina offers dis-
counted rates for dockage to Mentor residents. Call the Marina KAYAK, CANOE & STAND UP
for details at 440-205-DOCK.
PADDLEBOARD RENTALS
Kayak and Boat Ramp Office
2021 DOCKAGE RATES Memorial Day – Labor Day
SUMMER DOCKAGE
May 1 – Oct 30 Sr. Resident Resident Non-Res
440-392-4295
Wall Length $47.00/ft $48.00/ft $54.00/ft Mon – Fri: 10:00a to 8:00p (last launch 7:30p)
Boat Length (OAL) $15.00/ft $15.00/ft $17.00/ft Sat – Sun: 9:00a to 8:00p (last launch 7:30p)
Jet Ski $150.00 $150.00 $200.00
Come experience the Mentor Lagoons by paddle. The City of
FLOATING DOCKS Mentor has established a water trail through the Lagoons wa-
May 1 – Oct 30 Sr. Resident Resident Non-Res terways, including a brief exploration of Marsh Creek and La-
$50.00/ft $52.00/ft $61.00/ft goons. The trail launches adjacent to the parking lot and flows
for approximately 3 miles of protected flat-water paddling.
RACK OPERATION Rented vessels must stay within the Marina and are NOT per-
May 1 – Oct 30 Sr. Resident Resident Non-Res mitted on the lake. Personally owned vessels can have access to
$58.00/ft $59.00/ft $69.00/ft Lake Erie which provides unlimited shoreline paddling and the
opportunity to connect with Headlands Beach State Park and
WINTER STORAGE Fairport Harbor Beach.
Nov 1-April 30 Resident Non-Res
Inside Boat on Trailer $4.00/sq-ft $4.50/sq-ft The Mentor Parks & Recreation Department offers dozens of
Inside Boat on Rack $12.00/ft $15.00/ft kayaking, canoeing, sailing and leisure paddling opportunities.
Inside Jet Ski/Golf Cart storage $170.00 $200.00 Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available. If you are
Outside Boat Storage $15.00/ft $19.00/ft visiting with a group of 10 or more, you must make a reservation
by calling 440-392-4295, otherwise rentals are first come first
SUMMER STORAGE served. Those 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an
May 1 – Oct 30 Resident Non-Res adult. Life jackets will be issued and must be worn at all times.
Outside Boat Storage $15.00/ft $19.00/ft
Single Kayak $10/hr.
Outside Trailer Storage $110.00 $125.00
Double Kayak $15/hr.
SERVICES Resident Non-Res Canoe $15/hr.
Hoisting (each way) $5.00/ft $6.00/ft Stand Up Paddle Board $10/hr.
Pressure Cleaning $2.00/ft $3.00/ft
Blocking / Cradling $3.00/ft $4.00/ft
RACK DOCKAGE/STORAGE
Seasonal Rack Storage for boats up to 28‘ in length. The
Mentor Lagoons Marina has summer and winter rack storage
available inside the storage building. Boaters have the option
to store their boats for the winter season OR summer season
while their boat enjoys the security and maintenance advan-
tage of an indoor location. Summer rack customers receive
unlimited daily launches May 1- October 30. Rack storage cus-
tomers will also enjoy a picnic area with water, electric, picnic
tables and related facilities adjacent to the storage building.
12 Mentor Parks and Recreation - 2021 Summer 440.974.5720NATURE CLASSES
LET’S GO NATIVE: NYMPHS, WATERBUGS, AND
Celebrate Ohio Native Plant Month! All Ages
Learn about and protect our native plants by eradicating inva- LARVAE, OH MY! child/grandparent
sive species at Wildwood Park! Native plants provide essential Explore the creek at Garfield Park to find crawling critters and
habitat and food for our local wildlife. Much of the invasive wriggly, worm-like creatures! We will provide your little ad-
plants, such as wintercreeper, Euonymus fortune, do not provide venturers with a net to catch these macro-beasts, and a field
any value to wildlife, enabling them to outcompete our native guide to identify them.
plants. The Natural Resource Department is looking for volun- Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
teers who are willing to remove invasive species in the woods Location: Garfield Park
of Wildwood park. Let’s work together to give our precious Pre Registration Required by June 16
wildflowers a chance to bloom! Please bring gardening/work-
ing gloves to aid in the pulling of this pesky plants. For all your Days Date Time Fee
hard work, we would like to thank you by giving all volunteers Mon Jun 21 4:00-6:00p FREE
a native flower seed packet to help spread the native plants!
Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
Location: Wildwood Culteral Center
OWL PELLET LAB Ages 7-12
Whooo wants to learn more about owls? Let your little ones feel
Pre Registration Required by April 7 like true scientists and join us in the fun of hunting down owl
pellets in the woods. Everyone will receive the tools they need for
Days Date Time Fee the dissection and pellets will be provided if none are found. This
Sat Apr 10 9:00a-1:00p FREE
is a fun experiment to help us better understand owl behavior.
Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
WILDFLOWER WONDERERS All Ages Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
Explore the beautiful woods of the Mentor Lagoons Nature Fee: Resident - $8 | Non-Resident - $10
Preserve for native wildflowers with an employee of the Natural
Resource Department. We will spend time using guides to help Days Date Time Fee
us identify various spring ephemerals that are currently in bloom. Fri Jul 9 4:00-6:00p $8/$10
Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
Location: Mentor Lagoons, meet by picnic tables
Pre Registration Required by April 14
PADDLING IN THE MARSH Ages 18+
Bring along your kayak and save or rent one from the Mentor
Days Date Time Fee Lagoons Marina to explore the Mentor Marsh. You will be guided
Mon Apr 19 2:00-4:00p FREE by a Natural Resource specialist who will point out various spe-
cies of flora and fauna. Register early.
Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
SPRING BIRD WALK All Ages Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
Join Naturalists at Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve to cele- Fee: $10/own kayak | $25/renting kayak
brate the return of migratory bird species to our region. We
will talk about Mentor Marsh’s vital role for migratory and Days Date Time Fee
breeding birds, as we stroll through the forest. Participants Fri Jul 23 10:00a-12:00p $10/$25
can expect to learn the calls of thrushes, vireos, and orioles
and see the beauty of several of the 30+ warbler species that
can be seen in the Lagoons. Bring water, hiking boots, and ENCHANTING ECOSYSTEMS Ages 7-12
binoculars if you have them. Have your little ones spend some time in the woods to discover
Instructor: Joel Throckmorton, Natural Resource Specialist all the different ecosystems the Mentor Marsh has to offer. We
Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve will keep a provided field journal to record all our scientific find-
Pre Registration Required by May 3 ings to relate how each organism found plays a key role in its
environment. We will also be making time for crafts from items
Days Date Time Fee we find in our beautiful ecosystem. Register early.
Fri May 7 8:00-10:00a FREE Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
LEAVES IN THE TREES Ages 7-12 Fee: Resident - $8 | Non-Resident - $10
Learn about the various species of trees through leaf identi- Days Date Time Fee
fication at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. We will hike
Fri Aug 6 4:00-6:00p $8/$10
along the path collecting various species of leaves to Identify
through a dichotomous key. Knowing all the different species
of trees can help us better understand what may be living in
the woods. Come out and explore how our trees can tell us so
INVASIVE AWARENESS HIKE All Ages
It is important to know what species are invasive or not to ensure
much about what might be hiding amongst them. you aren’t allowing them to spread. This is especially true for
Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist plant species since we have great power over what we plant in
Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve our yards. Join us on a walk through the Mentor Lagoons Nature
Pre Registration Required by June 7 Preserve to learn what species we are doing our best to eliminate.
Days Date Time Fee Instructor: Nora Gallagher, Natural Resource Specialist
Fri Jun 11 4:00-6:00p FREE Location: Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
Pre Registration Required by Aug 9
Days Date Time Fee
Fri Aug 13 9:00-11:00a FREE
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11BLACK BROOK GOLF COURSE
BLACK BROOK GOLF COURSE
2021 GOLF RATES
Rates valid April 12 - September 30, 2021
9 Hole Weekday $14.00
9 Hole Weekday w/ Cart $22.00
9 Hole Jr/Sr Weekday $12.00
9 Hole Jr/Sr Weekday w/ Cart $20.00
9 Hole Weekend $16.00
8900 Lake Shore Boulevard 9 Hole Weekend w/ Cart $24.00
Mentor, Ohio 44060
18 Hole Weekday $24.00
(440) 951-0010 18 Hole Weekday w/ Cart $32.00
www.blackbrookgolfcourse.com 18 Hole Jr/Sr Weekday $20.00
18 Hole Jr/Sr Weekday w/ Cart $28.00
ABOUT BLACK BROOK 18 Hole Weekend $28.00
Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center has been owned and 18 Hole Weekend w/Cart $44.00
operated by the City of Mentor since 2005. Our beautiful, 18-
*Single Rider Cart Fee: $4 for 9 holes and $8 for 18 holes
hole public course features a great Practice Center equipped *Prices subject to change.
with target greens, sand bunkers, uneven lie area, and a 1½
acre natural grass tee. We offer many forms of Instruction
including Golf Schools for adults or children, Junior Golf
Camps, and Private lessons. Black Brook also has a variety of NEW TEE COLORS FOR 2021
Golf Leagues and is accepting new members. BLACK tees are our back tees
GOLD tees are our middle tees
PRACTICE CENTER SILVER tees are our senior tees
We invite you to try our practice center which features a1½- WHITE tees are our forward tees
acre natural grass tee area, sand practice bunker, and target
greens. At over 400-yards, you can utilize every club in your We recommend that each golfer choose a total yardage to
bag. play the course and then select the tees that correspond.
TEE TIMES
Tee times can be booked one weekend in advance. We
recommend you book online at www.blackbrookgolf.com.
FREE GOLF CLINIC & OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, April 25, 11:00a – 12:15p
Permanent weekend times can be booked upon request Get some professional help from P.G.A Professional Tim Ausperk
and are subject to availability. Groups of 20 or more may and Associate Professional Jay Schiffbauer. They will put on a
reserve times well in advance of intended play date and are one-hour demonstration featuring full swing technique and
encouraged to book as early as possible. short game along with some helpful information about our
facility. Open to golfers of all ages and skill levels. Note taking
SENIOR/JUNIOR RATES is recommended and pre-registration is required. Call the
Senior rates are available for those 60 and over. Junior rates
course at (440) 951-0010 to register.
are avialable for those 17 and under.
LEAGUES
Black Brook has a variety of leagues for men, women, seniors,
MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL Moms Play FREE
Sunday, May 9, All Day
and juniors. Leagues with varying levels of skill are accepting This Mother’s Day treat your favorite mother to a free round
new members. of golf at Black Brook Golf Course. All moms play free when
accompanied by another player. Call Black Brook Golf Course
BLACK BROOK GOLF ACADEMY for tee times today (440) 951-0010. Cart not included. Offer
Instructional programs are available for all ages and skill
valid on Sunday, May 9 only.
levels. Call for details.
• Adult & Junior Golf Schools • Private Lessons
• Junior Golf Camps • Specialty Training CITY OF MENTOR
GOLF OUTINGS JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Outings at Black Brook can be booked well in advance by Monday July 19, Tee Times begin at 10:00a
calling our Manager/PGA Head Golf Professional Tim Ausperk Boys or Girls Divisions Ages 10/11, Ages 12/13 play 9 holes,
at 440-951-0010. Shotgun starts are available for a minimum Boys or Girls Divisions Ages 14/15, Ages 16/17 play 18 holes.
of 60 players on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:00am or earlier. A Champions trophy will be awarded to the lowest score in
Many menu options are available. Additional information can each division. Registration Deadline: July 13
be found in our Golf Outing & Information brochure located Location: Black Brook Golf Course
on our website or in the Pro Shop. Fee: $25 per player (includes lunch)
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