BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley

Page created by Samuel Austin
 
CONTINUE READING
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
BexleyRec
Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure

   page  9

                             Winter/Spring, 2021
  page14                         Registration Opens January 5
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
About Bexley Recreation
    165 N. Parkview Ave.
                                                                   Hours of Operation: COVID Update
    Bexley, Ohio 43209                                             Bexley Recreation is located in Jeffrey Mansion on the 3rd
    8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon. - Fri.                                   floor. Business hours are Monday through Friday from
                                                                   8:00am - 4:30pm, but the building is currently closed
       Bexley.org/recreation                                       to the public due to COVID safety measures as well as
       facebook.com/bexleyrec                                      Jeffrey Mansion Preschool being back in session. We are
       twitter.com/bexleymayor                                     conducting business over the phone, online and also
       pinterest.com/cityofbexley                                  accepting appointments. Please contact us at (614) 559-
                                                                   4300 or by email at recreation@bexley.org. You may also find
    Mayor                                                          information at www.bexley.org/recreation.
    Ben Kessler
                                                                   Jeffrey Park
    City Council
                                                                   Jeffrey Park consists of nearly 40 acres, including the two
    Lori Ann Feibel.; Matt Klingler; Monique Lampke; Troy
                                                                   Commonwealth Parks located on the east side of
    Markham; Jen Robinson; Jessica Saad; Richard Sharp
                                                                   Parkview Avenue. A large portion south and west of Jeffrey
                                                                   Mansion is a natural woodland traversed by walking trails.
    Recreation Board
                                                                   Alum Creek forms the park’s western boundary. Other
    Ann Brennan; Roger Carroll, Matt McPeek; Victoria Powers
                                                                   recreation opportunities include a tot lot and playground
    (School Board); Jessica Sparks; Manika Williams
                                                                   for children, two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, picnic
                                                                   areas with grills, a play field, two shelter houses and the
    Recreation & Parks
                                                                   community aquatic facility. Jeffrey Park is open for visitors to
    Director: Michael Price
                                                                   enjoy daily from dawn until dusk.
    Deputy Director: Natalie Mullin
    Recreation Supervisor: Barb Greiner
                                                                   Program Information
    Recreation Supervisor: Katie Sarvas
                                                                   This brochure does not necessarily contain all of the activities
    Recreation Supervisor: Kevin Smith
                                                                   that will be sponsored by the Bexley Recreation Department.
    Recreation Supervisor (55+): Kristen Schweitzer
                                                                   Contact us or visit us online for more program information.
    Preschool Director: Cate Swendal
                                                                   You may also find program and event information in This
    Recreation Coordinator: Emily Sweet
                                                                   Week Bexley News. Bexley Recreation reserves the right
    Recreation Coordinator: Collin Cain
                                                                   to use photographs taken in classes and programs to be
    Jeffrey Park Grounds Supervisor: Ron Gould
                                                                   used in advertisements and brochures for the Recreation
    Grounds Maintenance: Adam Myers
                                                                   Department.
    Service Worker: Craig Middlemus
    Jeffrey Mansion Maintenance: Craig Yantko
                                                                   Payment Information
                                                                   Payment is required for all programs at the time of
    Bexley Recreation Board
                                                                   registration. Registration for classes must be done before a
    The Bexley Recreation Board consists of six Bexley residents
                                                                   class begins. No drop-ins or registration at time of class are
    appointed by Mayor Kessler. The Bexley School Board
                                                                   allowed.
    recommends one member. Board members volunteer for a
    three (3) year term and meet a minimum of once a month.
    Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month
    at 5:30pm at City Hall. The public is invited to attend.

         City Contacts
         Emergency:                         911
         Police Non-Emergency:              (614) 559-4444              Finance Department:                   (614) 559-4260
         Fire Department:                   (614) 221-2345              Mayor’s Office:                       (614) 559-4210
         Poison Control:                    (614) 228-1323              Service Department:                   (614) 559-4220
         Recreation and Parks:              (614) 559-4300              Water Department:                     (614) 559-4270
         Building and Zoning Department:    (614) 559-4240              Franklin County Board of Health:      (614) 462-7487
         City Attorney:                     (614) 559-4200              Capital Area Humane Society:          (614) 777-7387
         City Council:                      (614) 559-4200              Bexley Public Library:                (614) 231-2793
         Communications & Marketing         (614) 559-4255              Animal Control:		                     (614) 559-4444
         Development Department:            (614) 559-4210

2     Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                     Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Winter & Spring 2021
                                         Table of Contents
                                             Info and Notes

                                               Registration Info                                  4
                                               Facility Rental /Community Info                 5 -6

                                             Child care & Early Childhood Activities

                                               Preschool                                           7
                                               Jeffrey Summer Camp                                 8
                                               Dance Program                                       9
                                               Activities                                         10

                                             Youth Activities

                                               Dance Program                    			                9
                                               Activities                                    11 - 15
                                               Flag Football                                      13
                                               Baseball & Softball                                14

                                             Adult Activities

                                               Adult Activities                              17 - 20
                                               Yoga                                          17 - 18
                                               SilverSneakers FLEX®                               20

                                             +55 Activities

                                               Activities                                         21

                                             Community Activities

                                               Pool Memberships                                   16
                                               Community Info                                     22

                                       Front Cover: Pickleball Open Play @ Jeffrey Park Courts (Pg. 19)

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department   Inside Cover: Jeffrey Mansion Expansion Project Renderings
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Registration Policies
                   Registration FAQ                                                   Activity Policies
                                                                                      Cancellation & Refund Policy
           Notes

                   When does registration open?                                       To receive a full refund, you must cancel participation in
       andNotes

                   Bexley resident activity registration opens Jan. 5, 2021at         an activity no later than two (2) weeks prior to the start of
                   12:00pm and Non-Bexley resident registration opens                 the activity. A 5% processing fee of the activity cost will be
                   Jan. 7, 2021 at 12:00pm.                                           charged for all refunds. You do have the option to take a
                                                                                      full refund with the processing fee or you may credit your
  InfoAnd

                   What registration platform supports Bexley Rec?                    account with no processing fee. Refunds will not be issued
                   We have switched registration softwares from ActiveNet to          once an activity has started.
Info

                   MyRec. For more information on why we made this switch,
                   please visit www.bexley.org/myrec.                                 Refund Exceptions
                                                                                      For any changes made by Bexley Recreation after an
                   How do I access the registration website?                          individual has already registered for the activity (i.e. Change
                   It’s so simple! Just go to www.bexleyrec.com to start viewing      in activity dates, times, and/or costs, or class cancellation), a
                   available activities today!                                        full refund will be applied. Not subject to changes that are
                                                                                      beyond our control.
                   Do I need to set up a new account?
                   Yes. This software is completely separate from ActiveNet. All      Credit Policy
                   users will need to set up an account first prior to registering    If an activity is dropped within 2 weeks prior to the start
                   for any activities.                                                of the activity, the fee originally paid may be kept on your
                                                                                      account as a credit. This credit will only be granted if the
                   How do I register for an activity?                                 drop does not take the class registration below the class
                   Once you have created an account, you can begin searching          minimum or the class is waitlisted and we are able to fill your
                   Activities by selecting Register and then Programs. Please         registration spot. There is no service fee for a credit.
                   note, Programs are considered to be the “parent” and the
                   Activities listed under the program are the actual Activities      Waitlist Policy
                   that you will register for online. You can only register for the   Participants will automatically be placed on a waitlist if an
                   active Activities, not Programs.                                   activity has met its maximum capacity.
                                                                                             • If spots become available, participants will be
                   An example would be Youth Basketball WI 21 (2nd Grade) as                    notified by phone or email . Please respond as soon
                   seen below has two activities listed under it (2nd Grade Boys                as possible if notified about an opening.
                   and 2nd Grade Girls).                                                     • If confirmation is not received within 24 hours, the
                                                                                                next available person on the waitlist will be notified.

                                                                                      Activity Cancellation Policy
                                                                                      If an activity is canceled by Bexley Recreation for inclement
                                                                                      weather, the department will try to reschedule the activity.
                                                                                      If unable to do so, participants are not entitled to a prorated
                                                                                      refund.

                                                                                       COVID-19 Information
                                                                                       We will be following all federal, state, and local guidelines
                                                                                       as it relates to all programs to ensure the safety of our
                                                                                       participants, instructors, coaches and spectators. In
                   Is there a processing fee for registering online with a             many cases, spectators will be limited per activity. Safety
                   credit card?                                                        measures will be put in place based on the structure of
                   Yes. You will be required to pay a 1% fee on your total bill.       each activity. We will look to parents and adults to help
                   Please note, this is 2.5% less than our previous registration       us adhere to the guidelines during activities so that we
                   software.                                                           are keeping Bexley safe and can continue to offer more
                                                                                       activities as the year progresses.
                   Is there In-Person registration?
                   Not currently due to COVID-19, but if you encounter any             COVID-19 Related Refunds
                   issues during online registration, please call us at                If the BRPD at any point is forced to shut down in-person
                   (614) 559-4300 or email us at recreation@bexley.org.                activities due to COVID-19, we will first try to pivot to
                                                                                       online (Zoom) if able. In the event we cannot hold a class
                                                                                       online, then we will issue credits or refunds.

                   4     Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                         Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Rental Information
Jeffrey Mansion Rentals                                               Shelter House Rentals
Jeffrey Mansion will be undergoing a renovation &                     COVID-19 Policies
expansion project that will enhance the current space as              We are currently taking reservations for the Memorial Shelter

                                                                                                                                         Info And Notes
well as add new space to the north garage court. We are               House only. The capacity has been reduced to 40 people.
extremely excited about this project and what it will bring to        Masks will be strongly recommended and social distancing
our community!                                                        practices must be in place for the event.

2021 Rentals                                                          Memorial Shelter House (165 N. Parkview Ave.)
At the culmination of this project (early 2021), we will still        Capacity: 40 (adjusted from 100)
have our 1st floor space (Jeffrey House) and a new lower              The Shelter House is open for reservations any day of
level space (Carriage Court) for programming and events.              the year, by Bexley Residents only, except on days Bexley
We are currently taking reservations for March 2021 and on            Recreation has a scheduled event. There is a serving area for
(up to one year in advance) for the Carriage Court. Due to            food and two family size grills on the east side. Private grills
in-house program needs, the Jeffrey House will not become             may not be brought in without prior approval. Men’s and
available for rental until June 2021.                                 women’s restrooms are located on the east side.
                                                                      Shelter House Hours & Rates
Fee Structure                                                         All rentals must be approved via phone or email. In-person
Please visit www.bexley.org/facilityrentals for all of our fees.      reservations will not be accepted.
                                                                      Hour minimum: 2
COVID-19 Policies                                                     Fee: $20/hour (paid in full at time of reservation)
All events will be required to follow the most current federal,
state and local guidelines. As this is a fluid situation, it is not   Clifton Shelter House (2100 Clifton Ave.)          Not for
out of the question that scheduled events for 2021 may be             Capacity: 80                                       Rent 2021
asked to postpone or cancel. If BRPD is forced to close the           The Shelter House is open for reservations any day of the
facility, a full refund will be issued.                               year by Bexley Residents only; except during Jeffrey Summer
                                                                      Camp (1st Monday after school lets out through the last
                                                                      Tuesday before school resumes). The Clifton Shelter may
                                                                      only be reserved on Fridays from 6:30 - 10:00pm or Saturdays
                                                                      & Sundays from 8:00am - 10:00pm. (It will not be available
                                                                      Monday – Thursday).

                                                                      Jeffrey Mansion Preferred Caterers

 Information on Mansion Rentals in 2021:
 www.bexley.org/facilityrentals
 recreation@bexley.org
 (614) 559-4300

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                         Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021              5
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Community Information
                   Field & Diamond Permits 2021                                                   Jeffrey Park No Dog Policy Reminder
           Notes
       andNotes

                   Fields and diamonds may be limited to specific time periods
                   based on the season. All initial permits MUST be done in                       We know you love your pets. We do too!
                   person at the Recreation Office (located in Jeffrey Mansion),
                   which includes the lottery day. For more information                           Just a reminder, however, that dogs and other pets
  InfoAnd

                   regarding our annual field permit schedule, please go to                       on or off-leash are strictly prohibited in Jeffrey Park
                   www.bexley.org/facilityrentals.                                                and Woodland. They can spook the animals, especially
                                                                                                  when off-leash and not in control of the owner. We do
Info

                   Field Permits                                                                  not want to put our park visitors in the way of unknown
                    Season               Dates               Lottery (Class A3)   Time            danger when a dog gets loose and chases a deer into the
                                                                                                  open park. This can become a huge safety hazard.
                    Winter               Jan. 4 - Mar. 7     n/a                  n/a
                    Spring/Summer        Mar. 8 - Aug. 9     Mon. Mar. 8          8:00am
                                                                                                  In an effort to maintain the safety of our visitors and to
                                                                                                  preserve the diverse habitats of our permanent plant and
                   Diamond Permits
                                                                                                  animal residents, only companion/service animals are
                    Season               Dates               Lottery (Class A3)   Time            allowed.
                    Winter               Jan. 4 - Apr. 10    n/a                  n/a
                    Spring/Summer        Apr. 12 - Jul. 31   Mon., Apr. 12        8:00am

                                                                                                                            Jeffrey
                   Bexley Historical Society Museum
                    2080 Clifton Ave.                               info@bexleyhistory.org
                                                                                                                            Care
                    Bexley, OH 43209                                www.bexleyhistory.org         We are continuing to work with the Bexley City Schools
                    (614) 559-4360                                 A 501(c)(3) Organization       on the program style for Jeffrey Care. We will be shifting
                    Museum Hours (only by appointment)                                            to AM/PM coverage and expect the AM/PM Model to
                    Due to Covid-19, Open Hours at the Museum are currently                       have the following schedule:
                    suspended. The museum is open by appointment for small
                    groups. Social distancing is observed and masks are required.                 8:05a - 11:05p - AM Group
                                                                                                  11:05a-12:15p - Cleaning/Transition/Lunch
                    Bexley Historical Society Updates                                             12:15 - 3:15p - PM Group
                    Visit bexleyhistoricalsociety.org to see the unveiling of the Camp
                    Bushnell historical marker placed at Drexel Circle on Veterans
                    Day, November 2020. Also enjoy photos and information from                    AM Coverage will be 7:45am until school starts
                    the society’s latest newsletter.                                              PM Coverage will be end of school until 4:00pm

                                                                                                  Fee: $125/week with a 4-week commitment.
                                                                                                  Space is limited based on your child’s school schedule.

                                                                                                  Jeffrey Care Registration Information
                                                                                                  For more detailed information on the program, please
                                                                                                  visit our website at www.bexley.org/jeffrey-care. To
                                                                                                  register, please visit www.bexleyrec.com.

                                                                                                  Contact Katie Sarvas for additional questions:
                                                                                                  (614) 559-4300; ksarvas@bexley.org.

                       Programs On Hold
                       We are still evaluating the below programs to see if we can offer them as it relates to COVID-19 guidelines and available
                       locations. We will communicate any new offerings via email and facebook.

                       Basketball Skills; Sporties for Shorties; Youth Volleyball; Adult Volleyball; Adult Soccer

                   6       Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                                Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Jeffrey Mansion Preschool
                                                                     Jeffrey Park Playground Public Use During
                                                                     JMP Operating Hours:
                                                                     For the safety of our program, the public playground
                                                                     at Jeffrey Park has limited hours for the general public

                                                                                                                                                   Jeffrey mansion preschool
                                                                     Monday - Friday. Please contact the Recreation Office with
                                                                     any questions at (614) 559-4300.

                                                                     Weekdays (Hours Vary)
                                                                     Dawn to 9:30am
                                                                     12:00 - 3:00pm
                                                                     3:00 - 5:00pm
2021-22 JMP School Year Program
                                                                     Weekends (Dawn to Dusk)
Date: Aug. 23. 2021 - May 27, 2021                                   Open all day for public use.
3 & 4 Program Age: Child must be 3 years old by Aug. 1
4 & 5 Program Age: Child must be 4 years old by Aug. 1
The preschool is located on the 2nd floor of Jeffrey Mansion.
Daily experiences and project work includes, but is not             3 & 4 Year-Old Program
limited to, language arts, math, art, social studies, and
science. The children also have opportunities for physical          This program is designed for children entering a group
development in the motor room and on the playground                 experience for the first time. The teachers work to help the
located in beautiful 34-acre Jeffrey Park. We are licensed          children establish trusting, positive relationships and build
by the State of Ohio and maintain an 8:1 student/teacher            a classroom community that flourishes with creative, joyful
ratio. Our teaching staff is qualified and experienced in Early     learning. Child must be potty trained.
Childhood education and development.
                                                                     Program               Time                Day             Cost

 2021-22 School Year Registration Periods                            3-day half            TBA                 M, W, F         TBA
 New Bexley Resident Families: Jan. 11, 2021                         3-day full            TBA                 M, W, F         TBA
 New Open Registration (Non-Residents): Jan. 19, 2021                5-day half            TBA                 M-F             TBA
                                                                     5-day full            TBA                 M-F             TBA
 Program Time + Cost Information
 We are currently evaluating program times as it relates to         *3-day half/full and 5-day half/full programs are combined and there will be
                                                                    a specified max number of students based on availability within each.
 COVID-19. Information will be posted online prior to open
 resident registration (Jan. 11).
                                                                    4 & 5 Year-Old Program
 For more information, visit www.bexley.org/jmp or                  This program is designed for children who are preparing to
 contact Cate Swendal at (614) 559-4311 or                          enter Kindergarten. To ensure Kindergarten readiness, daily
 cswendal@bexley.org.                                               lessons are aligned with Preschool Standards set forth by
                                                                    the Ohio Department of Education, and are presented in a
 It is our expectation that the 2021-22 School Year will            manner conducive for all learning styles.
 operate under normal circumstances with typical
 maximums for each classroom. It is also possible that               Program               Time                Day              Cost
 some COVID-19 safety measures may still be in place.                5-day half            TBA                 M-F              TBA
 We will be evaluating throughout the year as to how the             5-day full            TBA                 M-F              TBA
 program will or may be affected by COVID-19 in August
 2021.                                                              *These are combined and there will be a specified max number of students
                                                                    based on availability within each.

 Curent Year 2020-21 Program Information
 JMP staff have been working with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services as well as Franklin County Public Helath
 for all COVID-19 related safety measures. The 2020-21 school year is taking place as scheduled with some modifications to
 classrooms (including creating additional rooms) to adhere to max room capacity. Currently we are operating at max capacity.

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                              Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                  7
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Jeffrey Summer Camp
                                                                                       Playcamp (4 - 5 Years Old)
                                                                                       Each camper will experience arts and crafts, games, music,
                                                                                       free play, and friendship! All staff are certified in CPR and First
                                                                                       Aid, with a staff/camper ratio of 8:1.

                                                                                        Camp          Time                       Day           Resident Non-Res
JEFFREY summer camp

                                                                                        5-day half    7:00am - 12:30pm Mon. - Fri.             $110/wk $127/wk
                                                                                        5-day full    7:00am - 6:00pm            Mon. - Fri.   $174/wk $200/wk
                                                                                       *Child must be 4 by Aug. 1, 2021.

                      Location: Jeffrey Park
                                                                                       Woods (1st & 2nd) & Park (3rd - 6th)
                      Playcamp, Woods & Park Dates: Jun. 7 - Aug. 13                   These camps provide a wide range of activities and choices.
                      Camp Adventure: TBA                                              Each week will have a different theme, weekly field trips, and
                                                                                       activities specific for each camp. Please note, 3rd graders
                      JSC will run for 10 weeks during the summer of 2021! We
                                                                                       are now attending Camp Park to better enhance the
                      are hoping to offer JSC this summer as close to normal
                                                                                       breakdown of age groups.
                      as possible. There will still be COVID-19 safety measures
                      in place and we are currently working on new themes,              Camp Time                          Day            Resident    Non-Resident
                      possible field trips, and new activities for this summer’s
                      camp season. We will continue to make JSC safe, exciting,         AM        7:00am - 12:30pm Mon. - Fri. $110/wk                $127/wk
                      and enjoyable for the campers as well as affordable, flexible,    PM        12:30 - 6:00pm           Mon. - Fri. $110/wk        $127/wk
                      and convenient for the parents.                                   Both      7:00am - 6:00pm          Mon. - Fri. $174/wk        $200/wk

                       2021 Registration Information
                       We will be offering online registration this year via MyRec!
                       We hope to offer JSC in normal capacity with COVID-19
                       policies in place. Please note, at anytime, we may need
                                                                                       Camp Adventure (6th - 9th)
                       to reduce our maximums in each camp if we feel that             Location: Maryland Elementary (Meeting Location)
                       is the safest way to be able to offer the program. In           Camp Adventure is a T-W-R program, consisting of 3 field
                       that event, all registrations are time stamped and we would     trips each week (i.e. Cedar Point, Kings Island, horseback
                       confirm placement in each camp for those registered.            riding, canoeing, and more!) Adventures will have their set
                                                                                       days in February. Form more information, please go to
                       Early Bird Registration (Online)                                www.bexley.org/jsc.
                       To be eligible, you must have had a child originally
                       registered for any of the 2020 JSC programs (those eligible     Please Note: This schedule has not been finalized yet
                       campers will receive an email regarding early registration).    due to COVID. We will communicate all information we
                                                                                       have prior to registration opening.
                       EB Registration Window: Feb. 8 - 19
                       Time: Opens online at 5:00pm on Feb. 8                           Date                  Time               Day                  Cost
                                                                                        TBD                   Varies             Tue., Wed., & Thu.   $174/wk
                       Open Bexley Resident Registration (Online)
                       Open registration is for Bexley Residents who did not
                       register for any 2020 JSC programs.

                       Opens for online registration on Mar. 1, 2021 at 5:00pm
                                                                                         JSC Information & Contact
                       Non-Bexley Resident Registration (Online)                         For forms and more information, please visit our website
                       Non-Bexley Residents will be allowed to register online for       at www.bexley.org/jsc. With any additional questions,
                       JSC starting Mon., Mar. 22, 2021                                  please contact Katie Sarvas at (614) 559-4300 or email her
                                                                                         at ksarvas@bexley.org.

                      8      Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                         Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
DAnce program
 2021 Winter-Spring Dance Program COVID Policies
 All classes will be in-person with strict COVID-19 policies in place. This includes, but is not limited to, masks being required for
 participants and instructors, floor markings to keep participants a minimum of 6’ from each other, not exceeding the max of 10
 in each activity, and only allowing one (1) parent to accompany their child to class (siblings will not be permitted).

Creative Movement                                                       Ballet & Tap
Location: Jeffrey Mansion                                  Age: 2       Location: Jeffrey Mansion                      Instructor: Zmuda
Cost: $110                                                              Cost: $120                                              Age: 6 - 8
This class is an introduction to dance and movement                     Students will learn beginner level steps, musicality, and
for a two year old child. Your child will learn rhythm and              coordination through classroom exercises and creative

                                                                                                                                             dance program
basic movement through dance and play. The Creative                     choreography. Students must have ballet shoes and tap
Movement Class will not participate in the Spring                       shoes for this class.
Recital.
                                                                         Date                   Time               Day      Instructor
 Date                  Time             Day        Instructor
                                                                         Jan. 19 - Mar. 30      6:30 - 7:15pm      Tue.     Zmuda
 Jan. 13 - Mar. 24     5:30 - 6:00pm    Wed.       Hanna
                                                                         Jan. 21 - Apr. 1       6:00 - 6:45pm      Thu.     Zmuda

Pre-Ballet                                                              Hip Hop
Location: Jeffrey Mansion                      Instructor: Varies       Location: Jeffrey Mansion                               Age: 6 - 9
Cost: $110                                                Age: 3        Cost: $120
Students will learn basic ballet, musicality and coordination           Students will explore basic moves and routines for the
through creative play. A parent or caregiver needs to be                hip hop style through classroom exercises and creative
present during class. Students must have ballet shoes.                  choreography. Students should have tennis shoes or flat
                                                                        athletic shoes (ex. converse, keds, vans, etc) for class.
 Date                  Time            Day         Instructor
 Jan. 19 - Mar. 30     4:00 - 4:30pm   Tue.        Zmuda                 Date                   Time             Day        Instructor
 Jan. 19 - Mar. 30     4:45 - 5:15pm   Tue.        Zmuda                 Jan. 18 - Mar. 29      5:30 - 6:15pm    Mon.       Hanna
 Jan. 13 - Mar. 24     6:15 - 6:45pm   Wed.        Hanna

                                                                        Jazz Dance
Ballet & Tap                                                            Location: Jeffrey Mansion                               Age: 6 - 9
Location: Jeffrey Mansion                      Instructor: Varies       Cost: $120
Cost: $120                                            Age: 4 - 5
                                                                        Students will learn basic steps and musicality for the jazz
Students will learn basic steps, musicality, and coordination           style through classroom exercise and creative choreography.
through classroom exercises and creative play. Students                 Students should have jazz shoes for this class.
must have ballet shoes and tap shoes for this class.
                                                                         Date                   Time             Day        Instructor
 Date                  Time             Day        Instructor            Jan. 18 - Mar. 29      6:30 - 7:15pm    Mon.       Hanna
 Jan. 19 - Mar. 30     5:30 - 6:15pm    Tue.       Zmuda
 Jan. 13 - Mar. 24     6:45 - 7:30pm    Wed.       Hanna                 Days Off Schedule for All Classes (Spring Break)
 Jan. 21 - Apr. 1      4:00 - 4:45pm    Thu.       Zmuda                 There will be no classes the week of Spring Break (Mar. 15,
 Jan. 21 - Apr. 1      5:00 - 5:45pm    Thu.       Zmuda                 16, 17 or 18).

  Winter & Spring 2021 Dance Recital: Friday, April 9 2021 at 6:00pm. There will be a dress rehearsal at 6:00 pm on Thursday,
  April 8, 2021. The rehearsal and recital will be held at a location to be determined. For the recital your child will be required
  to wear tights and a leotard. Tutus will be provided by the instructors for a small fee between $10.00 to $25.00. The Creative
  Movement class will not participate in the Spring Dance Recital.

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                               Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021            9
BexleyRec - Winter/Spring, 2021 - Bexley Recreation Department Activities Brochure - City of Bexley
Early Childhood Activities
                             Soccer Tykes Jr.                                                     Leg Up Athletics
                             Location: JSC Field                       Instructor: Coach Chris    Location: Schneider Park
                             Cost: $40                                                 Age: 3     Athletic Fields
                                                                                                  Instructor: Leg Up Instructor
Early Childhood Activities

                             We take your little one through basic skills of soccer. We use       Day: Saturday
                             fun and engaging games in which each child has a ball for            Age: 3 - 5
                             the most practice possible.
                                                                                                  Do you find it difficult to attend weekday evening classes for
                              Date                     Time                      Day              your little one? With curriculum developed by Coach Chris,
                              Apr. 13 - May 4          4:30 - 5:00pm             Tue.             a Leg Up Athletics instructor will provide this fun option on
                              Apr. 13 - May 4          5:15 - 5:45pm             Tue.             Saturday mornings!
                              Apr. 13 - May 4          6:00 - 6:30pm             Tue.             Soccer Tykes Jr. (3 Years Old)
                                                                                                  We will take your little one through the basic skills of soccer.
                                                                                                  We use fun and engaging games in which each child has a
                                                                                                  ball for the most practice possible.
                             Soccer Tykes                                                          Date                       Time                    Cost
                             Location: JSC Field                       Instructor: Coach Chris     Apr. 17 - May 8            10:00 - 10:30am         $40
                             Cost: $65                                               Age: 4 - 5
                                                                                                  Soccer Tykes (4 - 5 Years Old)
                             We take your little one through basic skills of soccer, from
                                                                                                  We will take your little one through basic skills of soccer.
                             dribbling to kicking to game play. We use fun and engaging
                                                                                                  From dribbling to kicking to game play. We use fun and
                             games in which each child has a ball for the most practice
                                                                                                  engaging games in which each child has a ball for the most
                             possible.
                                                                                                  practice possible.
                              Date                    Time                      Day
                                                                                                   Date                       Time                     Cost
                              Apr. 14 - May 19        4:30 - 5:15pm             Wed.               Apr. 17 - May 22           10:45 - 11:30am          $65
                              Apr. 14 - May 19        5:30 - 6:15pm             Wed.
                              Apr. 14 - May 19        6:15 - 7:00pm             Wed.

                                     egg dash TBD.                                                    Backyard Ice Rink
                                                                                                     More Details coming soon...
                               We will be evaluating the Egg Dash and how best
                               to present it to our community. It is very possible
                               that we will be doing something similar to 2020,
                               where we had eggs and jelly beans available for
                               community members to register for in advance
                               to do small scale hunts on their block. More
                               information to come.                                                                   Thanks to

                             10      Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                        Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Youth Activities
Enriching Kidz Programs
Location: Zoom Online                    Instructor: Enriching Kidz
Cost: Varies                                             Age: 9 - 14
Enriching Kidz will be offering a variety of activities this
Winter-Spring. All classes will be held on Zoom.

Better Babysitters (10 - 14 Years Old)                                 Kidz Home Alone (9 - 12 Years Old)
Would your child know what to do if the child they were                Are you ready to educate your child about the
babysitting were choking? Does your child babysit their                responsibilities of being home alone? Our goal is to assist
younger siblings? Your child will learn the skills needed to           every student to feel more comfortable while home alone.
be a Better Babysitter! This class includes guest speakers             This interactive course teaches topics such as First Aid, Self
from the local Police and Fire Departments. All students               Heimlich maneuver, reasons to call 911, fire escape plans,
will receive their own first aid kit to take home. This class is       microwave safety and how to problem solve out of the
appropriate for boys and girls ages 10-14, and is interactive          ordinary situations. A parent guide is included in the student
and fun with role play and hands on instruction.                       manual which provides helpful discussion points between
                                                                       parent and child. Parents do not need to attend the class.
 Date                    Time                Day         Cost

                                                                                                                                        Youth ACTIVITIES
 Feb. 3 - 24             4:00 - 5:30pm       Wed.        $114           Date                   Time              Day       Cost
                                                                        Mar. 3 & 10            4:30 - 5:30pm     Wed.      $75
Brain Teasers, Puzzles + Party Planning
(9 - 12 Years Old)                                                     Empowering Girls with Confidence (9 - 12 Years Old)
Do you want your child to learn how to make decisions and              Preparing girls for successful friendships, relationships,
problem-solve? This latest FUN Enriching Kidz class teaches            and careers starts by empowering them with confidence
kids how to problem solve through comical situations                   at a young age. This fun and interactive workshop uses
on their own and in groups. These include hypothetical                 discussion, mediation, video, and crafts to teach girls
situations that can happen in real life, as well as hands-on,          between the ages of 9-12 to recognize the qualities that
and brain teaser challenges which your child will love! An             make them awesome, celebrate who they are, and give
example is building the highest sculpture with dry spaghetti           them the tools to empower them when their self-esteem is
and marshmallows!                                                      challenged by insecurities or difficult situations.

Students will also be creating a birthday party for a friend           Students will learn:
working through issues such as choice of venues, food, and             · Self-confidence and tools to boost self-esteem
entertainment while staying in a budget while working                  · Inner and outer beauty
around special accommodations.                                         · Body image and the media
                                                                       · Positive role models
Students will learn:                                                   · Effective communication skills
· How to think/plan ahead                                              · Gaining strength in celebrating who they are
· Critical Thinking skills                                             · How the idea of beauty has changed through generations
· How to associate problem-solving and decision making                 · Role Models
with solutions
· How to work in groups and by themselves effectively                   Date                   Time             Day        Cost
· How to work within a budget                                           Mar. 2 - 30*           4:30 - 6:00pm    Tue.       $114
· How to create a party customized to the birthday child’s             *No Class Mar. 16.
interests
· How to work together as a team and work through conflict
resolution
· How to plan a party so that everyone will enjoy it!

 Date                    Time                Day         Cost
 Feb. 25 & Mar. 4        7:00 - 8:00pm       Thu.        $75

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                                Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021    11
Youth Activities
                   No Sleeves Magic                                                               Upcycle Art
                   Location: Jeffrey Mansion                              Instructor: Baker       Location: Jeffrey Mansion                            Instructor: Perfect
                   Cost: $75                                                    Age: 6 - 11       Cost: $30                                                   Age: 6 - 10
                   This class is a fantastic introduction to magic for anyone                     We will use discarded materials that once had another
                   interested in the art of illusion and trickery. Previous magic                 purpose and make them into something new. This class
                   experience is not necessary. We will create your very own                      gives students a chance to explore a wide range of media
                   magic box kit to house all of your tricks of the trade! This                   and express themselves through their creative work.
                   class features all new tricks (different from the Fall Session).
                                                                                                   Date                           Time                    Day
                    Date                         Time                      Day                     Jan. 24 - Feb. 7               1:00 - 2:30pm           Sun.
                    Feb. 25- Apr. 8*             4:00 - 5:00pm             Thu.
                   *No Class Mar. 18.
                   More info can be found at www.magicparty.org.

                                                                                                  Tae Kwon Do
                                                                                                  Location: Jeffrey Mansion                         Instructor: LaVerdiere
                   Chess Program                                                                  Day: Varies                                                   Age: 7 - 13
Youth Activities

                   Location: Zoom Online                                  Instructor: Jones       Beginner (Tue. + Thu.)
                   Cost: $110                                                   Age: 7 - 11       This class will provide an atmosphere where you can learn
                                                                                                  various virtues of the martial arts that include self-discipline,
                   Candidate Master coach Kyle Jones welcomes students of                         respect, concentration and competition.
                   all ages and levels to come learn the storied game of chess.
                   Whether you are just learning the game or an experienced                        Session             Date                 Time                 Cost
                   veteran, coach Jones makes sure to integrate all levels into
                                                                                                   Session I           Feb. 2 - Mar. 11     4:30 - 5:30pm        $80
                   his lesson planning to ensure everyone is able to learn. In
                   addition to the comprehensive lessons, Mr. Jones utilizes a                     Session II          Mar. 23 - Apr. 29    4:30 - 5:30pm        $80
                   chess playing interface (lichess.org) to provide the students
                   with an opportunity to practice their techniques. Students                     Intermediate (Mon. + Wed.)
                   will meet via Zoom while the instructor shares his virtual                     Building on the skills learned in the beginner class, the
                   chessboard.                                                                    intermediate class will combine these basic skills into new
                                                                                                  forms and techniques for sparring and self defense. Students
                   In the first half of each class, world champion openings,                      must have completed the Beginner class before registering
                   ideas in the middle game, end game patterns, tactical motifs                   for Intermediate class.
                   and elements, and history are examined and discussed.
                                                                                                   Session             Date                  Time                Cost
                   Students may use their own boards to follow along, record
                   notes, screenshot lessons, and/or simply watch the board                        Session I           Jan. 27 - Mar. 10*    4:30 - 6:00pm       $96
                   on their devices! The second half of the class is featured                      Session II          Mar. 22 - Apr. 28     4:30 - 6:00pm       $96
                   on lichess.org. Once enrolled, students are given access to                    *No Class Feb. 15.
                   our private club room to participate in weekly tournament
                   games. The tournament is an arena format that allows
                   students to play as many games as possible within the
                   assigned time limit.                                                           Youth Field Hockey
                    Session            Date                    Time                  Day          Location: Commonwealth Park East                            Age: 9 - 12
                    Session I          Jan. 13 - Feb. 17       6:15 - 7:15pm         Wed.         Cost: $65                                             Day: Mon. & Wed.
                    Session II         Apr. 7 - May 12         6:15 - 7:15pm         Wed.         Be a part of a Bexley tradition and register now for the 4th
                   *Kyle Jones has coached more than 20 schools over the past 20 years. Kyle
                                                                                                  - 6th grade league. As the season progresses games will
                   graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s in Science in       be played on Wednesdays. All participants are required to
                   Psychology, is completing his Master’s in Early Childhood Education, earned    provide their own goggles, mouth guard and shin guards.
                   his Protecting God’s Children certification, and has achieved the titles of
                   Candidate Master (classical) and National Master (blitz) from the United
                   States Chess Federation. From player to coach, Kyle has been a part of more
                   than 40 state championship titles and 15 national titles. He was crowned the
                                                                                                   Date                          Practice Time          Game Time
                   2015-16 State of Ohio Speed Chess Champion (3rd title overall).                 Mar. 24 - May 5               4:30 - 5:45pm          4:15 - 5:45pm

                   12      Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                                         Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Youth Activities
NFL Flag Football                                                            NFL Flag + Cheerleading COVID-19 Impact
Location: BHS Stadium                         Game/Practice Day: Sun.
Cost: $95                                        Date: Mar. 7 - May 2*       We are planning to offer Flag Football and
The 2021 Spring Bexley Recreation NFL Flag Football                          Cheerleading as we did in the Fall of 2020. There will
Program will have divisions for Rookies (Gr. 1 - 2) and                      be COVID-19 protocols in place and spectators will
Veterans (Gr. 3 - 4). Former Buckeye and former NFL player                   be limited. We will continue to monitor COVID-19,
Roger Harper will be instructing this program.                               how it is affecting our community, and there is
                                                                             always the possibility the programs could be
 Division               Grade     Practice Time         Game Time            delayed or cancelled.
 Rookies                1-2       12:30 - 1:30pm        1:30 - 2:30pm
 Veterans               3-4       1:30 - 2:30pm         2:30 - 3:30pm       Thanks to our Youth NFL Flag & Cheerleading
*No Flag Mar. 14 & Apr. 4.                                                  Volunteer Coaches & Sponsors for the 2020 Fall
Volunteer Coaches and League/Team Sponsors                                  season!
We need the support of volunteer coaches and league and/
or team sponsors. Please contact Kevin Smith at
(614) 559-4300 or ksmith@bexley.org for more information.

                                                                                                                                                   Youth ACTIVITIES
NFL Flag Football Evaluations
Evaluations will be held at Middle School Gym on
Mon., Feb. 15 or Mon., Feb. 22

Coaches Meeting
Thu., Mar. 4, 6:00pm at Jeffrey Mansion (Subject to change).

  Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 11
  Leagues may reach the max number of participants
  BEFORE the deadline, which may cause your child to be
  waitlisted. To avoid this, be sure to register early! Late                The commitment and dedication you give to this league and your
  registrations may be subject to league availability and a                 community is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank all of
  $20 late fee.                                                             the other parents that helped out the coaches listed below!

                                                                                      Rookies Coaches          Veterans Coaches
                                                                                      Saad/Holtzmuller/        Reehil/Sheets
                                                                                      Mugler                   Maestri/Orensten
Cheerleading                                                                          J Price/ D Price         Kinyon/Carlisle
                                                                                      Johns/McPeek             Ceballos/Post
Location: BHS Stadium (Games)                 Practice/Game Day: Sun.                 Harkleroad/Spring
Location: Cassingham (Practice)                           Age: 6 - 12                 Klingler/Fitzgerald/
Cost: $79                                                                             Bjornard
                                                                                      Worly/Fletcher
Come learn the fundamentals of cheerleading in a fun and
                                                                                      Ryan/Swinehart/Schick
exciting environment! All cheerleaders will be outfitted with
a full cheerleading uniform including top, skirt, brief, hair
accessory, socks, and pom poms. Participants will receive a
cheerleading program t-shirt and keep their hair accessory
and socks. Practices will take place each week on Sundays
before the game!

 Date                        Practice Time           Game Time
 Mar. 7 - May 2*             12:30 - 1:30pm          1:30 - 2:30pm             Bexley Recreation & Parks Department partners with
                                                                                Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine to
*No Cheer Mar. 14 & Apr. 4. Cheerleading orientation will be Sun., Mar. 7
from 1:00-2:00pm in the Clifton Shelter.                                     provide sports medicine services and health and wellness
                                                                             education to our parents, coaches and athletes. For more
                                                                                 information please visit bexley.org/youth-sports.

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                                   Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021           13
Youth Activities
                   Youth Baseball Program                                                         Important League Info:
                   Location: Varies                                              Age: 6 - 12      Season Commitment:
                   Cost: $95                                             Date: Apr. 11 - Jul. 1   The baseball-softball seasons are long and will run into the
                                                                                                  heart of summer, which is vacation time for many families.
                   The 2021 Bexley Recreation/JCC Youth Baseball Program will
                                                                                                  Please keep in mind that if players are not committed to
                   offer divisions for 1st – 6th graders! Practices will be twice a
                                                                                                  the entire season length (or missing multiple weeks), it will
                   week and are based on field space and coach availability.
                                                                                                  hinder their team’s ability to field enough players throughout
                    Division*                               Age              Day                  the season. Dates are subject to change based on weather:
                    Rookies (Coach Pitch)                   6-8              Tue. & Thu.
                                                                                                  Rookies/Minors – June 27
                    Minors 10U Division                     9 - 10           Mon. & Wed.          Majors – July 11
                    Majors 12U (Grandview)                  11 - 12          Weekdays & Sat.      8U/10U/12U Softball – July 11
                   *Please register your child based on his age as of May 1, 2021. This
                                                                                                  15U Softball – July 11
                   determines All-Star eligibility.                                               Coach’s Meeting & Team Draft:
                                                                                                  Our baseball and softball programs both hold a coach’s
                                                                                                  meeting and draft for all leagues following the evaluation
                                                                                                  weekend.
                   Youth Softball Program
Youth Activities

                                                                                                  League         Date        Time         Day         Location
                   Location: Varies                                               Age: 6 - 15
                   Cost: $95                                           Date: Apr. 11 - Jul. 11    Softball       Mar. 30     6:00pm       Tue.        Jeffrey Mansion
                                                                                                  Rookies        Mar. 31     6:00pm       Wed.        Jeffrey Mansion
                   The 2021 Bexley Youth Softball Program will offer divisions
                   for 1st – 9th graders! Practices will be twice a week and                      Majors         Apr. 1      6:00pm       Thu.        Jeffrey Mansion
                   are based on field space and coach availability. Dates and                     Minors         Apr. 1      7:00pm       Thu.        Jeffrey Mansion
                   times are subject to change. This league will play in the
                   Gahanna softball league. Teams will play an equal
                   number of games in Bexley and Gahanna.

                    Division                          Age              Day
                                                                                                  Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics
                    8U (Coach Pitch)*                 6-8              Mon., Wed., & Fri.         Location: Maryland Diamond
                                                                                                  Instructor: B.E.S.T. Instructor
                    10U*                              8 - 10           Tue. & Thu.
                                                                                                  Age: 6 - 12
                    12U*                              10 - 12          Mon., Wed., & Fri.         Cost $40
                    15U**                             13 - 15          Tue. & Thu.
                   *Please register your child based on her age as of January 1, 2021.            Join B.E.S.T. Instructors for “Spring Training Clinics” for Bexley
                   **15U Division will play in the Westerville Softball League. Please register   youth baseball and softball. Basic fundamentals of the game,
                   your child based on her age as of April 30, 2021.                              including hitting, fielding and pitching will be covered by ex-
                                                                                                  college/professional baseball players. This is the perfect way
                     Registration Deadline: Friday, Mar. 26 (All Leagues)                         to prepare for the baseball or softball evaluations in April!
                     Leagues may reach the max number of participants                             Softball Clinic
                     BEFORE the deadline, which may cause your child to be
                     waitlisted. To avoid this, be sure to register early! Late                    Age             Date               Time                  Day
                     registrations may be subject to league availability and a                     6-8             Mar. 20            3:00 - 4:30pm         Sat.
                     $20 late fee.                                                                 9 - 12          Mar. 20            4:30 - 6:00pm         Sat.

                   Baseball & Softball Evaluations:                                               Baseball Clinic
                   All Rookie/8U, Minor/10U, and Major/12U players will need                       Age             Date               Time                  Day
                   to attend one evaluation day. 15U Softball does not have to                     6-8             Mar. 21            3:00 - 4:30pm         Sun.
                   attend evaluations unless specified.
                                                                                                   9 - 12          Mar. 21            5:00 - 6:30pm         Sun.
                   Sat., Mar. 27 OR Sun., Mar. 28 @ Maryland

                   14       Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                                    Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Youth Activities
Paintball Excursions                                                     Youth Tennis Spring
Location: LVLUP Sports Park                               Age: 10 - 14   Location: Jeffrey Park Hoffman Courts        Instructor: Cheses
Cost: $50 per session                                                    Cost: Varies                                         Age: 5 - 15
Come and play paintball on your winter days off of school                Kids Klinic I (5 - 8 Years Old)
with Bexley Rec! We have four (4) dates this winter that                 This class is an introduction for beginners with emphasis on
we special deals for our participants at LVLUP Sports Park               ground strokes.
in Grove City. Our participants are receiving a discounted
group rate, plus a lunch (pizza and soda). Fees will cover all            Date                   Time                Day         Cost
necessary equipment and time spent at the park. Our group                 Apr. 5 - May 10        4:30 - 5:15pm       Mon.        $64
will have our own private games. All participants must
have their own transportation back and forth.                            Kids Klinic II (5 - 8 Years Old)
                                                                         This class is for students that have developed forehand /
 Session         Date           Time                          Day        backhand strokes. Increased movement to the ball and the
 Session I       Jan. 4         11:00am - 2:30pm              Mon.       introduction of the serve will be covered.
 Session II      Jan. 18        11:00am - 2:30pm              Mon.        Date                   Time                Day        Cost
 Session III     Feb. 15        11:00am - 2:30pm              Mon.        Apr. 5 - May 10        5:15 - 6:00pm       Mon.       $64

                                                                                                                                            Youth ACTIVITIES
 Session IV      Apr. 2         11:00am - 2:30pm              Fri.
                                                                         Youth Tennis (9 - 12 Years Old)
                                                                         This class is for students with limited playing experience. This
                                                                         class is introductory with an emphasis on ground strokes.

                                                                          Date                   Time                Day         Cost
                                                                          Apr. 6 - May 11        4:30 - 5:30pm       Tue.        $72

                                                                         Youth Tennis Plus (11 - 15 Years Old)
                                                                         Youth Tennis Plus will expand the Youth Tennis lessons for
                 Youth Soccer Program Merger
                                                                         advanced players, working on stroke production, court
                     Spring 2021 (6U-10U)
                                                                         positioning, playing strategy, etc.
               Register Online at www.cesasoccer.org                      Date                   Time                Day         Cost
                     Deadline: February 1, 2021
                                                                          Apr. 6 - May 11        5:30 - 6:30pm       Tue.        $72
 Bexley Rec and CESA are looking forward to continuing our
 successful partnership this spring! Below is information regarding
 the merger, for those who may not already be aware:                      Inclement Weather (Spring)
                                                                          All Spring Youth Tennis has an inclement weather site at
 Both Bexley Rec and CESA have a long-standing tradition in               the Montrose Gym. If we have to move inside there will
 the community of providing accessible, well-structured soccer            be an email sent to all participants that the lessons have
 programming and this merge will foster better opportunities
                                                                          moved from Jeffrey Mansion to the Montrose Gym. The
 and allow soccer development in Bexley to climb to new
 heights.                                                                 rain site is subject to Bexley Rec being granted access
                                                                          to school facilities. Should there not be an indoor rain
 Under this new arrangement, the under six (6) program will now           site, we will do everything we can to make up any
 take place exclusively at Bexley fields with the under seven (7)         missed sessions.
 through under ten (10) programs continuing to be held at the
 CESA fields at Easton.                                                   Youth Tennis Program Racket Information
                                                                          All participants must provide their own racket for all ages.
 Bexley Rec will continue to support the program through                  Rackets may be purchased on the first day of class.
 practice space for all ages and game space for the 6U program,
                                                                          21 inches         4 - 6 years old
 as well as through feedback on the day-to-day operations and
 programming. Registration will be done exclusively through               23 inches         6 - 8 years old
 CESA and registration is now open.                                       25 inches         8 - 10 years old
                                                                          26 inches         11 years & up
 We are excited for this opportunity to continue to grow soccer
 programming in Bexley. If anyone has any questions about
 the partnership, please feel free to contact Kevin Smith at
 ksmith@bexley.org.

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                                Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021         15
Bexley Community pool

                                                                                         In addition to the activities that we provide, the Bexley
                                                                                         Recreation & Parks Department takes great pride in
                                                                                         our ability to offer employment opportunities to our
                                                                                         community. The spring is our busiest hiring period as
                                                                                         staffing for the Bexley Pool and Jeffrey Summer Camp
                         2021 Memberships & Rates                                        programs are our largest programs hiring 100+ each year.
                         As we move into 2021, we are anticipating that the
                                                                                         For complete seasonal job opportunity information,
                         Bexley Pool will open in some capacity. It is still too
                                                                                         please visit www.bexley.org/recjobs. We will start
                         early to know if we will be offering season memberships
                                                                                         accepting 2021 summer job applications on January 4,
                         or if we will need to do daily admission only with time
                                                                                         2021.
                         slot registration. Either way, our new MyRec Registration
                         Software (www.bexleyrec.com) will allow for pool
                                                                                         Jeffrey Summer Camp & Bexley Pool Opportunities
                         memberships to be purchased online!
                                                                                         (Application Deadline: March 1, 2021)
                         Earlybird memberships will not be available for
                                                                                         Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire (Application
                         purchase until April 1, 2021 (Online). You will be receiving
                                                                                         Deadline: April 1. 2021)
                         2021 pool season information in your April water bill. We
                         strongly encourage all of our residents to create your new
                                                                                         *Dates subject to change. Applications will still be accepted
                         MyRec account prior to the opening of pool membership
                                                                                         after the deadline, but will be reviewed on an as needed basis.
                         registration on April 1. Simply go to www.bexleyrec.com
                         to set up your account today!

                         For more pool information, please visit www.bexley.org/pool.
Bexley commiunity pool

                                                    Early Bird                                              DARN seeks to use community assets to
                         Type                                    Regular      Spon. NR
                                                    (By Apr.1)
                                                                                                            meet community needs. To learn about
                         Family of 6+               $315         $340         $425                          opportunities to help local children and
                         Family of 5                $298         $323         $404                                families, visit our website:
                         Family of 4                $282         $307         $384                                  www.darncares.org.
                         Family of 3                $264         $289         $361
                         Family of 2                $248         $273         $341
                         Individual Adult (18+)     $140         $165         $206
                         Individual Student (11+)   $81          $106         $133
                         Senior Couple (55+)
                         Senior Individual (55+)
                                                    $108
                                                    $81
                                                                 $133
                                                                 $106
                                                                              $166
                                                                              $133
                                                                                                                    got camp?
                                                                                                       Unfortunately, not every child has the chance.
                         Babysitter/Plus 1          $122         $122         $153        For your tax deductible contribution of $100, you can send a
                                                                                          child to camp this summer and give him/her an experience
                         All Membership Policies                                          every child deserves. For more information, please contact
                         1. Memberships are limited to two adults and their               Barb Greiner at bgreiner@bexley.org or call (614) 559-4300.
                         unmarried children 22 and under.
                         2. Children 1 & under are free.                                  Donations (in any amount) can be made payable to
                                                                                          Bexley Rec and sent to:
                                                                                          Summer Camp Scholarships
                         Non-Resident Sponsored Memberships
                                                                                          165 North Parkview Ave.
                         Non-Residents must contact the Rec office for more
                                                                                          Bexley, Ohio 43209
                         information about the option to purchase a non-resident          Attn: Barb Greiner
                         membership for 2021.                                             (Check Memo Line: “Summer Camp Scholarships”)

                         16     Activities Brochure / Winter-Spring 2021                                      Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Adult Activities
Hatha Yoga                                                           Core Yoga
Location: Zoom Online                     Instructor: Shackelford    Location: Zoom Online                        Instructor: Weidinger
Cost: $48                                               Age: 18+     Cost: $48                                                 Age: 18+
This class is for both beginners and those who are still             This yoga class will focus on core strength and flexibility. It
learning the basic poses but are prepared to work on a               will teach good posture, connect mind -body awareness and
more demanding level in the poses. This class offers basic           build confidence. Appropriate for those in good physical
flexibility poses in different degrees of work.                      condition with some yoga experience. Modifications will be
                                                                     given to allow the student to practice at their own level.
 Session             Date                Time              Day
 Session I           Jan. 12 - Feb. 16   6:00 - 7:00pm     Tue.       Session               Date                Time             Day
 Session II          Feb. 23 - Mar. 30   6:00 - 7:00pm     Tue.       Session I             Jan. 14 - Feb. 18   9:00 - 10:00am   Thu.
 Session III         Apr. 6 - May 11     6:00 - 7:00pm     Tue.       Session II            Feb. 25 - Apr. 8*   9:00 - 10:00am   Thu.
                                                                      Session III           Apr. 15 - May 20    9:00 - 10:00am   Thu.
 Session             Date                Time              Day       *No Class Mar. 18.
 Session I           Jan. 14 - Feb. 18   9:00 - 10:00am    Thu.
 Session II          Feb. 25 - Apr. 1    9:00 - 10:00am    Thu.
 Session III         Apr. 8 - May 13     9:00 - 10:00am    Thu.
                                                                     Vinyasa Yoga
                                                                     Location: Zoom Online                       Instructor: Weidinger
                                                                     Cost: $48                                                Age: 18+

                                                                                                                                          Adult Activities
Yoga Basics                                                          This yoga class will focus on connecting breath and
Location: Zoom Online                            Instructor: Tann    movement, with a strong emphasis on alignment and hip
Cost: $48                                               Age: 18+     openers for deep release. Some yoga practice recommended.

In this class, Kris will guide you through simple breathing           Session               Date                Time             Day
exercises, sun salutations, standing & seated yoga postures           Session I             Jan. 12 - Feb. 16   9:00 - 10:00am   Tue.
in order to cultivate health and well-being. Nothing fancy,
                                                                      Session II            Feb. 23 - Apr. 6*   9:00 - 10:00am   Tue.
no gimmicks, no music or heat - just simple, straight-forward,
old-fashioned yoga for self-care. This class is inclusive; all are    Session III           Apr. 13 - May 18    9:00 - 10:00am   Tue.
welcome.                                                             *No Class Mar. 16.

 Session             Date                Time              Day
 Session I           Jan. 13 - Feb. 17   9:00 - 10:00am    Wed.
 Session II          Feb. 24 - Apr. 7*   9:00 - 10:00am    Wed.      Gentle Yoga
 Session III         Apr. 14 - May 19    9:00 - 10:00am    Wed.      Location: Zoom Online                             Instructor: Tann
*No Class Mar. 17.                                                   Cost: $48                                                Age: 18+
                                                                     This is a calming, stress-relieving yoga class to stretch and
  Questions about specific Yoga classes? Contact our                 strengthen the body gradually. Emphasis is on building
  instructors.                                                       awareness of the breath and the body. Yoga shapes are
                                                                     practiced at a slower pace with attention to alignment and
  Deborah Forsblom RYT 500, Certified Chair Yoga, Certified          detail. This class is recommended for all levels looking for
  Trauma Sensitive Yoga                                              a soothing, relaxing, and restorative experience, especially
  forsblom@wideopenwest.com; (614) 253-2292
                                                                     those newer or working with special concerns or injuries.
  Michelle Mineo RYT 200:
  beatlechell2@gmail.com; (614) 354-3265
                                                                      Session               Date                Time             Day
  Lee Shackelford RYT 500:
  leeshackelford80@gmail.com; (614) 906-7109                          Session I             Jan. 11 - Feb. 15   9:00 - 10:00am   Mon.
  Kris Tann RYT 500                                                   Session II            Feb. 22 - Apr. 5*   9:00 - 10:00am   Mon.
  tannkr@gmail.com; (415) 341-6541
  Anne Weidinger E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP, BFAYoga                   Session III           Apr. 12 - May 17    9:00 - 10:00am   Mon.
  Alliance Registered Teacher
                                                                     *No Class Mar. 15.
  anne@anneweidinger.com; (614) 619-9642

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                                Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021     17
Adult Activities
                   Core Strength & Flexibility                                                Chair Yoga
                   Location: Zoom Online                                 Instructor: Mineo    Location: Zoom Online                     Instructor: Forsblom
                   Cost: $48                                                     Age: 18+     Cost: $30                                             Age: 18+
                   This class offers full body strengthening and stretching                   Have you ever wanted to do Yoga, but didn’t think you could
                   exercises in a varying format, incorporating yoga, with a                  get up and down on a mat? Or, have you done Yoga, and
                   Pilates flavor. Appropriate for those with Pilates experience              now have wrist or knee problems that prevent mat practice?
                   or beginners in good physical condition. You should be able                Or do you just want to practice a gentle form of Yoga in
                   to hold a 15 second plank pain free. Careful instructions and              which you will sit on or stand behind a chair? If you answer
                   modifications will encourage participants to be challenged                 “Yes” to any of these questions, then Chair Yoga is for you.
                   at their level.
                                                                                               Session           Date                Time               Day
                    Session               Date                 Time                Day         Session I         Jan. 15 - Feb. 19   9:00 - 10:00am     Fri.
                    Session I             Jan. 13 - Feb. 17    6:30 - 7:30pm       Wed.        Session II        Feb. 26 - Apr. 2    9:00 - 10:00am     Fri.
                    Session II            Feb. 24 - Apr. 7*    6:30 - 7:30pm       Wed.        Session III       Apr. 9 - May 14     9:00 - 10:00am     Fri.
                    Session III           Apr. 14 - May 19     6:30 - 7:30pm       Wed.

                   *No Class Mar. 17.

                                                                                              Health + Well Being Classes
                                                                                              Location: Zoom Online                         Instructor: Yoon
                   Fitness Classes                                                            Cost: Varies                                         Age: 18+
                   Location: Jeffrey Mansion
Adult Activities

                                                                         Instructor: Farley   Take Charge of Your Health with Mindful + Intuitive
                   Cost: Varies                                                  Age: 18+     Eating
                   This is an upbeat and fast paced fitness class! This one hour              With the unprecedented stress/distractions of our current
                   workout will include cardiovascular conditioning, strength                 world situation, our health and well-being is being
                   training and recovery. Blast calories and tone muscle                      challenged, if not jeopardized. Mindless and unhealthy
                   by cycling through high intensity cardio and resistance                    habits around food and eating may be causing even more
                   exercises. This class will be located in the new space of                  stress and decreasing your ability to take better care of your
                   Jeffrey Mansion and we will follow Covid 19 guidelines                     health - both physically and emotionally.
                   including all students will practice social distancing.
                                                                                               Date             Time                     Day          Cost
                    Session        Date                 Time              Day       Cost       Jan. 12          8:00 - 9:00pm            Tue.         $15
                    Session I      Jan. 11 - Feb. 8*    6:30 - 7:30pm     M+W       $80
                    Session II     Feb. 15 - Mar. 10    6:30 - 7:30pm     M+W       $80        Instructor: Kit Yoon
                    Session III    Mar. 22 - Apr. 14    6:30 - 7:30pm     M+W       $80        Holistic Health Practitioner and Coach; 614-558-2130
                    Session IV     Apr. 19 - May 10     9:00 - 10:00am    M+W       $80        Kit Yoon is a licensed acupuncturist and a health coach.
                                                                                               She’s been practicing Chinese medicine for 20 years. She is
                   *No Class Feb. 3.                                                           passionate about helping her patients and clients tap into
                                                                                               their own healing potential through natural modalities so
                    Session        Date                 Time              Day      Cost
                                                                                               they get to live the healthiest life they actually enjoy.
                    Session I      Jan. 13 - Feb. 10*   6:30 - 7:30pm     Wed.     $40
                    Session II     Feb. 17 - Mar. 10    6:30 - 7:30pm     Wed.     $40
                    Session III    Mar. 24 - Apr. 14    6:30 - 7:30pm     Wed.     $40
                    Session IV     Apr. 21 - May 12     9:00 - 10:00am Wed.        $40
                   *No Class Feb. 3.

                   18       Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                             Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
Adult Activities
Adult Tennis Spring                                                      Winter Wonderland Self-Guided
Location: Jeffrey Park Hoffman Courts              Instructor: Cheses    Walk @ Jeffrey Park
Cost: $72                                                   Age: 18+
                                                                         Location: Jeffrey Park Trails
This class is an introduction with emphasis on ground                    Date: Jan. 16 - Mar. 31
strokes. This class is designed to accommodate various                   Cost: Free, Complete at on your own
abilities. All participants must provide their own racket.

 Session        Date                     Time               Day
 Session I      Apr. 5 - May 10          6:15 - 7:15pm      Mon.
 Session II     Apr. 6 - May 11          6:30 - 7:30pm      Tue.

Spring Pickleball @ Solomon Courts
(All Ages)
Location: Solomon Pickleball Courts               Date: Jan. 5 - May 2
Cost: Free                                                               We are excited to announce a new, nature program for
Scheduled Open Play                                                      Bexley Recreation and Parks Department that allows our
Scheduled Open Play designates specific times for pickleball             visitors to learn and enjoy the many gifts of a winter woods
players to “drop-in” and play with a group. Players of all               without meeting in groups and on their own time schedules.

                                                                                                                                          Adult Activities
skill levels are welcome to join. Courts are not available for
private/competitive play during these times. Up to one                   From January 16, 2021 - March 31, 2021 informative trail
tennis court may be used during Scheduled Open Play.                     signs will be displayed along the paths in Jeffrey Woods
Hoffman Tennis Courts are not permitted for pickleball                   highlighting the different features of a winter woodland.
use outside of Scheduled Open Play.                                      Explore the woods on your own time frame to discover
                                                                         the answers to the below questions and lots more!
 Day                                 Time*
 Mon.                                9:00am - 12:00pm                    · What’s going on in a Winter Jeffrey Woods?
                                                                         · Where did everybody go?
 Wed.                                12:00 - 3:00pm
                                                                         · Who is sleeping the winter away and who is braving the
 Thu.                                4:30 - 7:30pm (dusk)                dark and cold?
 Sat.                                9:00am - 12:00pm                    · Do bumblebees hibernate?
*One tennis court may be used for scheduled open play.
                                                                         · Can bark be helpful identifying leafless trees?
                                                                         · Where are the chipmunks?
Unscheduled Free Play                                                    · Do squirrels hibernate?
Solomon Pickleball Courts are available from 7 a.m. – dusk               · Where do the deer bed down and what do they eat?
on a first come, first served basis. Anyone may use the courts           · Why don’t pine trees lose their needles in winter like
when not in use for Scheduled Open Play or other Bexley                  deciduous trees lose their leaves?
Recreation programming. When others are waiting, please                  · What birds stay in the woods and rough out the winter’s
limit court time to 1.5 hours.                                           cold and who is making tracks in the mud and snow?

                                                                         No registration is required for our new, Winter
 Tennis + Pickleball Court Reservations
                                                                         Wonderland Self-Guided Walk. Bundle up and please
 Court reservations are available to Bexley residents on a
                                                                         stay on the trails!
 limited basis when not in use for Scheduled Open Play
 or Bexley Recreation programming. Please contact the
 Recreation Office for more information at (614) 559-4300
 or recreation@bexley.org.

Bexley Recreation & Parks Department                                               Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021        19
Adult Activities
                   Bexley Community Garden Plots
                   The Friends of Bexley Community Gardens have two
                   locations for gardening (North & South Bexley). This program
                   is a collaboration between the community gardeners and
                   the City of Bexley. Its purpose is to provide Bexley residents,                  Location: Jeffrey Mansion                 Instructor: Wypasek
                   as well as neighboring communities, with a place to garden                       Cost: Free; $3 for Non SS Members                     Age: 55+
                   and promote friendship. Gardeners are expected to help                           SilverSneakers FLEX classes are designed for older adults in
                   maintain their beds and surrounding paths and are required                       mind to increase cardiovascular health, burn calories, and
                   to comply with the Garden Rules. Garden bed assignments                          improve balance and stability.
                   are subject to availability and confirmation of compliance
                   with registration rules. New gardeners should be able to start
                                                                                                     How to Register:
                   gardening in their raised bed(s) on April 1.
                                                                                                     No pre-registration required! Just come to class and pay
                                                                                                     as you go. ENJOY! Questions? Call Kristen Schweitzer
                   The South Gardens are located at Ferndale and Mayfield
                                                                                                     (614) 559-4310 or Liz (614) 314-9082.
                   Place just North of Livingston Ave. Each garden plot consists
                   of two, 4’ X 14’ raised beds.
                                                                                                    SilverSneakers FLEX® BOOM MOVE IT™
                   The North Gardens are located by the Bexley Police                               Boom Move is a higher intensity dance workout class that
                   Department off of Delmar. Each garden plot consists of one,                      improves cardio endurance and burns calories. Boom
                   8’ X 14’ raised bed.                                                             Move is all about breaking a sweat and having fun. The
                                                                                                    class focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple
                   There are 4-6 Master Gardeners available throughout the                          dance moves then building into more complex sequences,
                   season. They will provide education on a variety of garden                       bringing you a great cardio workout.
Adult Activities

                   topics from April to September as well as assistance with the
                                                                                                    Date                     Day            Time
                   start of your garden. You will have access to water stations, a
                   garden shed with tools, and compost.                                             Feb. 2 - May 27          Tue. + Thu.    10:30 - 11:15am

                   Community Garden Classes will be scheduled in early 2021                         SilverSneakers FLEX® STRENGTH & BALANCE
                   and separate advertisements will go out once dates and                           Strength & Balance will improve your ability to feel strong
                   subjects are set.                                                                and stable. Strength exercises may include lifting hand-held
                                                                                                    weights, stretching resistance tubing and using your own
                    Garden           Beginning Date          Cost             Max Plots*            body’s resistance while also using your core muscles to
                                                                                                    improve balance & stability. Equipment is provided.
                    South            Apr. 1                  $30              52
                    North            Apr. 1                  $30              40                    Date                     Day            Time
                   *Please note, returning gardeners will get the first right of refusal to their   Feb. 2 - May 27          Tue. + Thu.    11:30am - 12:15pm
                   plot. Wait lists may form and they are considered a running wait list from
                   year to year. We encourage you to add yourself to the wait list as plots
                   do open up each year. If you have any questions about the community
                   gardens, please contact Maggie or Jeff Harriman at                                Instructor: Liz Wypasek
                   bexleygardens@gmail.com.                                                          Liz is a 30+ year Bexley Resident and is passionate about
                                                                                                     fitness, especially for the 55+ group! She is a Certified
                                                                                                     Personal Fitness Coach, Group Fitness Coach & Nutrition
                                                                                                     Coach.

                   20       Activities Brochure / Winter & Spring 2021                                                  Bexley Recreation & Parks Department
You can also read