Dayton, Ohio – The City of Dayton Department of Recreation is offering a variety of free and affordable activities this fall, giving children and teenagers opportunities to learn new skills, stay active and spend time with others outside the classroom.
The programs are designed for young people ranging from preschool age through high school. Parents can already register their children for available fall activities, while additional sessions for winter and spring will become available as the school year continues.
Activities are being offered at three city facilities, including the Greater Dayton Recreation Center at 2021 W. Third St., Lohrey Recreation Center at 2366 Glenarm Ave. and Northwest Recreation Center at 1600 Princeton Dr.
Fall activities include cooking, sports and social programs
One of the available activities is the Mini Chef Academy, a free program for children ages 8 to 12. Classes take place Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Northwest Recreation Center through October 27. City officials noted that available spaces are filling quickly.
Another free option is REC Connect, which welcomes children ages 8 to 12 on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Northwest Recreation Center through December 30.
The program features movie screenings, arts and crafts, and team building games. These activities are intended to help participants develop friendships, improve social skills, and build stronger connections with their neighborhood recreation center.
Children interested in martial arts can join SWAT Karate, which offers beginner and advanced classes for ages 7 to 17. Sessions are held Mondays and Wednesdays at Northwest Recreation Center through November 18. Registration costs $60.
No Limit Boxing is another option for young people ages 8 to 17. Classes take place Wednesday evenings at Northwest Recreation Center, with separate groups for children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 17. October sessions run from October 7 through October 28 and cost $25.
For younger sports enthusiasts, the city will offer a free Fall Youth Golf Clinic on Thursday, November 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lohrey Recreation Center. The clinic is open to children ages 6 to 13.
Swimming lessons are also available at Northwest Recreation Center. The four week sessions serve children from 6 months through 17 years old, with classes ranging from parent and child instruction to different youth swimming levels. The fee is $25.
Home School Gym provides another free opportunity for children ages 5 to 17. Sessions take place Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon at Lohrey Recreation Center through November 27. Participants can work on physical fitness, coordination and team sports.
The fall schedule also includes a free Volleyball Clinic for ages 8 to 15. Registration remains open through December 5, while the clinic will take place December 8 through December 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Greater Dayton Recreation Center.
Families interested in these activities can review program descriptions, age requirements, fees and available registration options at daytonrec.com.
The Department of Recreation will continue adding winter and spring programs as new sessions become available.
Parents with questions or those needing additional information can contact the department at 937-333-8400 or by email at [email protected].
