Youth Programs - The City of North Ridgeville, Ohio

Youth Programs

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North Ridgeville Astonomy Club:

Observe the universe using telescopes, binoculars and the naked eye. Discuss, learn and share knowledge about our solar system, constellations, comets, and asteroids. Equipment is not required but it is encouraged. View the night skies from North Ridgeville locations. To register for the program please contact Tom Nagy at 440.327.0808.

Instructor: Tom Nagy
Date: Last Saturday of the Month
Fee: FREE

Fire Station Tours
Ever wonder what's inside the fire station and what the firemen do while on duty? Now is your chance to get a guided tour through your local station.

Instructor: North Ridgeville Fire Department
Age(s): 3 - 10 year old
Fee: Free
Date(s): First Saturday of the month
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Station #1, 7090 Avon Belden Road

Junior Pony Camp
You're not too young to have fun with ponies! You will play games, have story time, groom and play with the ponies and then RIDE them. Plus, you will get a special memory of you and your pony... a Polaroid picture to take home. Classes held rain or shine and registration is taken on a first come, first pay basis. Riders are required to wear long pants, flat shoes, and a helmet (bicycle). Classes are held at Pony Tale Farms, 13360 Cowely Road, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028. For more information please contact Lorraine Schaffner at 440.891.9992

Instructor: Pony Tale Farm Staff
Location: Pony Tale Farms
Session Length: 2 weeks
Age(s): 2-6 years
Fee: $35.00 Resident/$45.00 Non-Resident
Date(s)/Time(s):
Session IV: Tuesday, August 2 & 9, 10:30 am - 11:15 am

JUNIOR PONY CAMP PROGRAM FLYER

Summer Adventure Camp
Summer break is just around the corner and you don't have a babysitter. What are you going to do? North Ridgeville Summer Adventure Camp is the perfect place for your child. The camp will provide your child with opportunites to make new friends, play games, activites, make art projects, splash around in our splash pad, and enjoy a small snack and drink. Our camp councilors are CPR certified. Emergency medical forms must be completed and turned in before your child can attend. Be sure to pack a non-perishable lunch and drink, bringa bathing suit, towel and tennis shoes each day.

Instructors: NRPRD Staff
Age(s): Entering 1st thru 7th grade for the fall of 2011
Fee: Weekly 1 Child: $65.00 Resident/ $75.00 Non-Resident
         Weekly 2nd Child $55.00 Resident/ $65.00 Non- Resident
         Weekly 3rd Child $50.00 Resident/ $60.00 Non-Resident
         * fee is per registrant and per session
Day(s): Monday - Thursday
Weekly Dates:
Week 6: August 8 - August 11 (Sports Week/Mini Olympics) FULL
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: South Central Park

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP PROGRAM FLYER
WELCOME TO NORTH RIDGEVILLE ADVENTURE CAMP LETTER
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

Youth Flag Football
Children in grades K - 3rd have a blast learning the basics of football. Players are grouped by age, coached at their level of understanding, and play fun, low competiton games under adult supervision. All players will recieve a durable mesh football jersey and a trophy for participation. All instruction will be conducted by Jump Start Sports staff coaches. Players will learn the basic fundamentals of offense and defense, and will be introduced to sped and agility training. Parent coaches can assist in the instruction and will call the plays for their teams, but having our coaches lead the program will ensure that all teams recieve the same instruction in a planned and organized practice. Jump Start Sports staff will also officiate and supervise all games to ensure equal playing time, a rotation of players in various positions, and they will help teach within the context of the game.

Instructor: Jump Start Sports Certified Staff
Age(s): K - 3rd grade
Fee: $49.00 Resident/Non-Resident (includes Jump Start Sports T-shirt)
Date(s): September 13 - October 18
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Day: Tuesday
Location: Shady Drive Complex

Special Note: Conveniet online registration at www.jumpstartsports.com. You may also fill out a paper registration, but there is a $10 processing fee to do so.
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Pony Camp
Children will learn introductory riding basics, safety issues and general pony care including grooming, saddling, bridling as well as stable care and upkeep. Participants must wear long pants, flat shoes and a helmet. Weight limit of 125 lbs. Classes held rain or shine. Registration is taken on a first come, first pay basis. Classes are held at Pony Tale Farms, 13360 Cowely Road, Columbia Station 44028. For more information please contact Lorranine Schaffner at 440.891.9992.

Instructor: Pony Tale Farm Staff
Session Length: 4 weeks
Age(s): 7 - 12 years
Fee: $80.00 Resident/ $90.00 Non-Resident
Dates/Time(s):
Session IV: Thursday, August 4 - Thursday, August 25/ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

PONY CAMP PROGRAM FLYER

Farm Day
Come enjoy a fun filled day on the farm visiting all the animals. We will put an emphasis on ponies and horses and will be able to groom them and take a ride on one. In addition, you can interact with our other farm members including a little educational background on them. Pet a goat, feed a chicken, check out the garden, take a nature walk, visit Danny the Duck, plus many other fun things going on at the farm. Classes are held at Pony Tale Farms, 13360 Cowely Road, Columbia Station 44028. Registration is taken on a first come, first pay basis. For more information please contact Lorraine Schaffner at 440.891.9992.

Instructor: Pony Tale Farm Staff
Age(s): 5- 18 years old
Fee: $29.00 Resident/ $39.00 Non-Resident
Date/Time(s): 10:00am-11:30am
Session IV: Friday, August 19

FARM DAY PROGRAM FLYER

Youth Summer Tennis Lessons
The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department will be offering tennis lessons this summer at the South Central Park tennis courts. Please look over the summer schedule of classes and stop by the NRPRD to register your son or daughter. If you don't have a racquet don't worry, Paramount Tennis Club will provide one for instruction. Class size will be limited to 10 students per class to provide participants with the most effective instruction. A minimum of 4 must be met for the class to run. Each session is 4 weeks long and held twice a week. If one class if cancelled due to inclement weather it will not be made up. Two or more classes will be made up either at the end of the session or rollover into the following session

Instructor: The USPTA certified staff of Paramount Tennis Club
Age(s): 6 - 9 & 9 -14 years
Location: South Central Park Tennis Court
Fee: $55.00 Resident/ $65.00 Non-Resident
Session I: June 6 - June 30
Session II: July 12 - August 4
Day(s): MondayThursday
Time(s):   6 -9 yr. olds:    10:00 am - 11:00 am
                  9 - 14 yr. olds: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS PROGRAM FLYER

3 on 3 Ranger Basketball Classic
The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament with games beginning/ending on Saturday, August 13. Games will begin at 9:00 am. This is a double elimination tournament with winner receiving a prize. Pre-registratiion is required, and is taken on a first come, first pay basis. For more information please don't hesitate to call the NRPRD

Age(s): Division A: 10 - 11
              Division B: 12 - 14
              Division C: 15 -17
Fee: $65.00 per team
Location: South Central Park Basketball Courts
Date: Saturday, August 13
Time: First Game Starts at 9:00 am

3 on 3 RANGER CLASSIC FLYER

Mini Rangers Football League
Traveling tackle football is open to boys entering grades 5 and 6 (ages 11 and 12). This program is open to residnets who want to join one of the premier youth football programs in Lorain County. Space is limited, so register early. Registration is first come, first pay basis. Birth certificate is required. For more information please contact NRPRD at 440.353.0825.

Age(s): 11 - 12 year olds
Fee: $125.00 per player ( Residents Only)
* First 2 children are full price, 3rd child is $75.00*
Location: Practices are held at Shady Drive Sports Complex Multi - Purpose Field
Date(s): August - October
Registration: Monday, June 13th - Friday , July 8th

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