Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote integration across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We encourage people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs.
Take part in a comprehensive array of classes and workshops for adults of all ages. From cooking and crafts to woodworking and travel, we've got something for all interests.
We offer a variety of programming for swimmers of all ages and skills including swim lessons, aquatic exercise, lap swim, lifeguard certification, swim team and swim club.
Orange Community Education & Recreation’s Orange Early Childhood Preschool is a public preschool licensed by the Ohio Department of Education and holds a current accreditation through NAEYC - The National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Our Early Childhood program includes a variety of educational, developmentally appropriate activities designed for young children.
The Orange Art Center (OAC) is a division of Orange Community Education & Recreation. OAC is located on the Orange Schools campus and has a 40-year history of offering fine art classes to adults and K-12 young artists.
Lions Club Extended Care is a before and after school and camp activity-based program for students in grades K-5, focusing on social and recreational activities designed to provide children with a choice of developmentally appropriate activities. More inf
The Orange Senior Center is the district's focal point for programs and services specific to individuals age 55 and over. The program provides opportunities for enrichment, education, socialization and companionship in a welcoming atmosphere.
OCER is growing our list of special events. From family favorites like Trunk or Treat to new events like Puzzle Palooza, Concerts on the Patio, Family Bake-Off, Touch-a-Truck and more, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Orange Youth sports provides quality recreational sports programming for children in the greater Orange School District. Our goal is to provide fun, accessible, and positive youth sports experiences by emphasizing fundamentals and the spirit of the game.
Stagecrafters Youth Theatre is a dramatic arts program which seeks to help each student realize a positive self-image through the practice and technique of theatre.
Excitement is in the air this summer as Orange Community Education & Recreation presents a summer of fun featuring a wide variety of day camps, enrichment camps, art camps and sports camps for campers from toddlers to teens.
Our trips and tours are designed for group adventure. From one day local trips to European multi-day travel, we look forward to our next big adventure and hope you'll join us!
The Youth Department offers comprehensive after school, Saturday, and summer enrichment programs for students in grades K-5 and our teen programs are packed with fun, service and adventure for middle-school and high school students.
Adaptive & Integrated Recreation for Families aim to: Create an environment in which families can build a sense of community with one another. Meet each family's needs with care and concern. Provide engaging and enjoyable opportunities for fun, learn
The Aquatics division offers a variety of programming for swimmers of all ages and skills including swim lessons, aquatic exercise, lap swim, lifeguard certification, swim team and swim club.
Orange Art Center Digital Art courses are designed to offer a variety digital mediums for the beginner to experienced students. Digital courses are online and are taught by highly qualified instructors in the fine art design industry.
What is Mixed Media? Mixed Media classes explore a variety of mediums, techniques and processes to create artwork.
Orange Art Center Studio Workshops offer students the opportunity to explore a variety of art disciplines and multi-mediums within a day(s) time frame.
Orange Art Center is proud to offer art programming for teens in grades 6-12 in a beautiful fine art studio setting. Studios are equipped for drawing, illustration, painting, ceramics, jewelry, and more!
Young Artists courses with theOrange Art Center offers students Grade K-8 fine arts programming in an art studio setting. Courses are offered After School and Saturday Mornings + Afternoons for Grades K-8, and Evenings for Grades 10-12.
Our goal is to provide fun, accessible, and positive youth sports experiences by emphasizing fundamentals and the spirit of the game, as well as sportsmanship, personal development and athletic growth.
OCER will host special events specifically for our sports fans who can’t get enough of the action on gamedays.
We believe that EVERY child deserves to have the summer of a lifetime! Our specialty camps include daily opportunities for socialization through art, physical activities, group games, special visitors, skill-building experiences, swimming and more!
Orange Art Center (OAC) Art Camps offer a unique fine art experience for each camper! Weekly Art Camps include themed art projects, interactive games and activities. Each OAC artist instructor is highly qualified to ensure your child is in good hands.
The Orange Early Childhood Camp offers a fun and creative learning environment for children ages 2-5 who have not entered Kindergarten.
Middle schoolers will love our new Extreme Adventures Camp, designed just for them.
Campers with the acting bug, currently grades K-8, will enjoy a summer filled singing, acting, dancing and having lots of fun while learning theatre techniques and skills in Stagecrafters Theatre Camp.
Sports enthusiast can register for Orange Youth Sports Camp for campers currently in grades K-2, or in grades 3-5.
OCE&R offers many different outlets for your child's energy and excitement.
OCE&R works with multiple vendors to offer programming revolved around Science, Technology, and Engineering.
Discovery Class Care is care from 4:45 - 6 pm for children needing supervision after any After School Discovery class.
Join Orange Rec for an imaginative journey into the natural world with opportunities for nature play and discovery.
Creative arts engage children's minds, bodies, and senses.
New activities and experiences for your young teen to discover!
No school? Spend the day with OrangeRec!
Youth enrichment camps offer children the opportunity to explore new things from cooking to photography to music and more!
Auditions will be held on February 9th from 11am-3pm. Register here, and once the show is cast, we will proceed with your Participation & Costume fee at that time, if your child was cast in the show.
Stagecrafters’ Spring Community Production will be MARY POPPINS! Enrollment is by audition only and students must be currently enrolled in a Stagecrafters’ class to be eligible for auditions. After auditioning, students will be assured a part in one of the two Community Productions. Please note that program ad and participation fees are required if cast. Auditions will be held on 2/2 and performances are scheduled for 5/9-5/11. Information and details concerning auditions, rehearsals, and fees will be distributed in all eligible Stagecrafters classes. Please be familiar with mandatory fees prior to auditioning. Participation, Ad Fees are included in price below. There will be an additional Costume Fee of $75 to be paid to Parent Production LLC prior to the first rehearsal.
MY FIRST PRODUCTION: Enrollment is by a first-come first-serve basis. No audition is necessary. Your student must be enrolled in a Stagecrafters class to participate. Information and details concerning rehearsals, and fees will be distributed in all eligible Stagecrafters classes. All mandatory fees (Participation Fee & Costume Fee) are included in price below.
Rehearsal dates: Sundays, 4/6, 4/13 & 4/27 then MANDATORY TECH WEEK Sunday, May 4-Thursday, May 8
Production dates: May 9, 10& 11, 2025
Production Team: Wendy Scott-Koeth, Tali Singer, Rachel Sternfeld
Tali is thrilled to be working at Stagecrafters! Tali grew up performing throughout the Cleveland area, but always called Stagecrafters home. She recently moved back to Cleveland after living in NYC for 5 years working for The Weinstein Company and for Paradigm Talent Agency in the Youth Department. Tali holds a BA in Theatre & Film with a focus is Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Kansas.
Rachel Sternfeld is a devoted member of the Stagecrafters team and her enthusiasm for stagecraft and drama is not only a cherished hobby but also a vital part of her life. Whether she's backstage, directing, attending a play, or discussing the latest production, Rachel's dedication to the theater scene is evident. Rachel Sternfeld’s journey with Stagecrafters began as a child in the program. As she grew older, her relationship with Stagecrafters expanded, from a participant to a teacher and director, hoping to guide the next generation of young artists with the same care and dedication that once fueled her own journey. Today, Rachel lives in Pepper Pike, Ohio with her supportive husband and wonderful son, and continues to work closely with Stagecrafters, a program that means the world to her. After celebrating 50 years of Stagecrafters, Rachel is so thankful for this program and all that it has given to her and the community over the years.
No Class Apr 20
Full - waiting list
Tali Singer , Rachel Hannah Sternfeld
No Class Feb 15-Feb 16, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22-Mar 23, Mar 25, Mar 27, Mar 29-Mar 30, Apr 5, Apr 12, Apr 19-Apr 20 & Apr 26
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