Programs

The Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for the entire family, from children to senior citizens.

Click on one of the green tabs to your left to get detailed information about the program that interests you.

Since we are a municipal recreation department, our sports participation policies may be different from those you've experienced in other settings. Click on the link to learn about how we appeal to everyone.

Senior Services

Janet Shugar has been hired to help the Recreation Department provide quality programs, activities and special events to this fast-growing segment of our population. She has scheduled a series of meetings on the first Tuesday of every month from 9-11 am to receive input from those who are 50+!! You can also call her at 440-234-2255 or email her at jshugar@wowway.com with any question, comments or suggestions that you may have. Welcome aboard, Janet!

Adult Dances

Our adult dances are held once a month on Sundays (September - May) from 4-7 pm and on various Tuesdays & Fridays during the year from 1-3 pm. An Outdoor Concert-in-the-Park series in held in the summer months on selected Sundays from 6:30-8:30. For a complete 2009 schedule of all of these dances, click here.

Youth Dances

Our youth dances are held on the third Friday of every month (September thru May) from 7-10 pm for 10-14 yr. olds in our beautiful community rooms! Admission is $4 for members and $8 for non-members. Tickets usually go on sale one week prior to the dance at the front desk. A list of rules, which are strictly enforced, are available by clicking here.

Little Stars Gymnastics

This popular program is for girls & boys ages 18 months to 10 years old who are interested in learning the important fundamental skills of gymnastics. No prior experience is necessary! Activities such as balance beam, single bar, obstacle course & basic tumbling will be taught! The instructor, Sophia Boyk, allstargym@att.net, is a USAG safety certified gymnastics instructor with over 16 years of teaching experience. For a complete description of the classes that she's offering this summer, click here. For the registration form, click here. You can call Sophia at 216-410-7637. You can also visit her web site at www.littlestarsgymnastics.com. 

Little Princess Ballet

Mackenzie Clevenger will have pre-ballet lessons on Fridays at 5 pm. Mackenzie is a graduate of Lees-McRae University abd has a B.A. in Performing Arts. She is currently with Inlet Theatre and brings years of formal training and a positive disposition to our center!  Classes are held on Friday afternoons for children ages 3-7. You can register by calling Rock City Dance Studio at 440-243-4999 or via email at info@rockcitydance.com.

Ballroom Dancing

This class is geared toward anyone who loves to dance or who wants to learn how to dance ballroom-style! Proper technique, body isolations and movement across the floor will be emphasized. Learn to dance the fox trot, rumba, cha-cha, mambo line dancing & waltz under the direction of Kuno Hofmann, who has over a decade of dancing experience! Please wear leather-soled shoes. Call Kuno at 216-676-0390 for details about upcoming sessions!

Adult Open Table Tennis

Play a fun game or two of ping pong with your fellow adult friends (and competitiors) on Mondays at 1 pm in the multi-purpose gym. All skill levels welcome! Members can play for free and non-members only have to pay $1 for unlimited play until 4 pm! No reservations needed---just show up!

For current information on the many programs we offer, click on the links below:

July 2009 Heights Highlights (our monthly in-house newsletter), seasonal class schedules and the summer class & camp offerings!