For Youth
Our youth archery programs are intended for children ages 8 to 15 years old. All archery classes are $25 per resident child and $30 per non-resident child, unless otherwise noted. Please read the descriptions of each class below.
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Quick Start Archery
The Quick Start Archery program is taught by USA Archery Certified Instructors and is designed for those who may be interested in archery or may want to take the Youth Archery program but want to try it out first.
Children ages 8 to 15 years old can take this one and a half hour class and briefly learn about archery safety, the parts of the bow and arrow, and how to shoot. This class will be held at Southgate Park; all equipment provided!
Registration fees are $10 per resident child and $12 per non-resident child, for the Quick Start class only.
Beginner Youth Archery
The Youth Archery Program is taught by USA Archery Certified Instructors and is designed to educate local youths and teens about archery, with an emphasis on safety. Students will learn how to use recurve and compound bows, as well as archery safety, range set-up, and more. This class will meet once a week, on Wednesday evenings for four weeks. All equipment is provided!
Intermediate/Advanced Youth Archery
The Intermediate Youth Archery Program is a program designed for those who have had formal archery instruction. This could include our beginner archery class or any other outside instruction. However, prior experience is necessary. If you are new to archery, please take the beginner class.
This class will focus on safety, proper form, archery games, and friendly competition. Class will be held once a week at Southgate Park for 4 weeks. Participants can bring their own equipment or borrow equipment from the City of Green. All classes are instructed by a certified USA Archery instructor.
Classes will be held once a week for four weeks, on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All classes are lead by a USA Archery Certified Instructor.
Home School Youth Archery
The Youth Archery Program is taught by USA Archery Certified Instructors and is designed to educate local youths and teens about archery, with an emphasis on safety. Students will learn how to use recurve and compound bows, as well as archery safety, range set-up, and more. Class will meet twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two weeks. All equipment is provided!
This class is intended for home school children or groups who would like to supplement their physical education!
More Information
To register or receive more information on our archery programs, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 330-896-6621.
Exclusive registration for returning campers will take place from February 14-25, 2022. Returning campers should register by calling or visiting the Parks & Recreation Office at 330-896-6621 or 1755 Town Park Blvd.
Registration opens to everyone on Monday, February 28, 2022. Click here to register online!
The City of Green Summer Day Camp programs are intended for children ages 7-12 years old. Each week of camp is a different theme which we will center our activities around. Each week will bring new, fun, and adventurous experiences for all of our campers! Please see the camp themes and descriptions below!
Camps are held at Central Park (1795 Steese Road) from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m., Monday through Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Camps are $75.00 per week for residents and $100.00 per week for non-residents. You can register for the entire 6 weeks or for individual weeks of camp.
*We will be offering 2 weeks of Cooking Camp at the Green High School Consumer Science Room. Please only sign your camper(s) up for one of the two weeks. These camps are very popular and we want to let as many campers experience them as possible.
Before and after care spots are available for most weeks of camp (no before or after care during the weeks of Cooking Camp). Before and after care goes from 8:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. AND 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Before and after care is $25.00 per week regardless of residency.
All camp staff members are inclusion trained though a partnership with Summit DD. This gives us the ability to better include all children into our camps! Staff are also trained in how to recognize and report child maltreatment by Summit County Children Services. Staff are also trained in first aid, CPR, and AED to ensure the utmost safety of the campers.
The City of Green Teen Camp programs are intended for teens ages 12-15 years old. Each week of camp is a different theme which we will center our activities around. Each week will bring new, fun, and adventurous experiences for all of our campers! Activities include cooking, outdoor adventure, and fit & active!
Registration for camp starts on Monday, February 28, 2022. Click here to register!
Camps are held at different locations each week.
Camps are $75.00 per week for residents and $100.00 per week for non-residents. You can register for the entire 3 weeks or for individual weeks of camp.
All camp staff members are inclusion trained though a partnership with Summit DD. This gives us the ability to better include all children into our camps! Staff are also trained in how to recognize and report child maltreatment by Summit County Children Services. Staff are also trained in first aid, CPR, and AED to ensure the utmost safety of the campers.
First Tee – Greater Akron is one of 150 First Tee chapters across the U.S. and select international locations. First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do.
Thank you for your interest in First Tee! All registration is done through the First Tee – Greater Akron website. For more information please visit www.firstteeakron.org.
For the most up-to-date schedule of classes, please click here.
Families with toddlers are invited to come enjoy a morning of fun snacks and activities! On the second Wednesday of each month (during the school year), parents or guardians can bring their toddlers (ages 5 and under) to enjoy a themed activity and snack from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. in Central Park.
Pre-registration is required and there is a fee of $5 per resident child and $6 per non-resident child.
For the most part, experiences are self-guided, so we do ask that parents and guardians participate along with their children.
Camp Y-Noah, in partnership with the Green Parks and Recreation Division, is offering an Outdoor Education class for girls aged 9-15! Participants will learn activities such as survival, archery, outdoor cooking, hiking, and orienteering. If your daughter is interesting in outdoor activities, this is the program for her! You can sign up for one session or both. Each session will focus on different activities.
Participants will meet at the Dining Hall at Camp Y-Noah at 815 Mount Pleasant Rd.
Dates
March 20 & April 10
Times
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price
$35 per registrant, per session
To register please visit https://secure.rec1.com/OH/green-oh/catalog