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  • 2024 Volunteer Opportunities

    Orange Community Education & Recreation has a variety of unpaid volunteer opportunities available for teens and adults of all ages. Whether volunteering to assist with summer camp, senior center activities or special events like Trunk or Treat, you'll have the opportunity to share your talents and gain valuable experience. Here is a short list of some of the amazing benefits you’ll receive! Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement. Make a difference. Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive effect on people, communities and society in general. Meet people and make friends. Volunteering can help you socialize and make new connections. Be part of your community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family. Help others. Volunteering can help you make a real difference in the lives of others. Learn new skills. Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications. Take on a challenge. Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents. Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it. See below to learn a little more about each of our volunteer opportunities: Adaptive Recreation Volunteer- This rewarding experience allows you to work one on one with children or adults with special needs. Available year-round, various days/times. Lions Club Volunteer- Love kids? Volunteer your time after school to play games, assist with homework, play outside and do fun projects with Kindergarten - 5th graders. Available afternoons M - F during the school year. Book Buddies Volunteer- For Orange High School students only. Work with our youngest preschool crew to help them learn letter sounds/names, reading comprehension, rhyming and more! Available afternoons during the school year. Broadway Buddies Volunteer- Share your love of the theatre with our "stars" in our award winning adaptive theatre program. Available year-round, various days/times. Coach- Lead our young athletes in your favorite sport/s to develop skills, confidence, and teamwork throughout a season. Available afternoons and weekends year-round. Recreation Specialist Assistant- Assist our talented afterschool/weekend instructors in implementing a variety of fun sports, theatre, art, academic, or recreational activities. Available afternoons and weekends during the school year. OCER Commission Member- For those interested in serving as an appointed community member that advocates, promotes and gives feedback to OCER. Available as positions become vacant- meetings are once a month in the evening, year-round. Orange Early Childhood Parent Volunteer- For families with children enrolled in Orange Early Childhood. Everything from chaperoning field trips to planning events or assisting in the classroom. Available during the school year. Scorekeeper/Referee- This valuable volunteer helps us keep games for youth sports running smoothly. Available year-round, various days/times. Safety Town Volunteer- Help incoming Kindergarteners learn the basics of safety during an exciting one week program offered each summer. Event Volunteer- Love to mix and mingle in the community? Have a knack for planning? Join us to carry out some amazing events for our community. Available year-round, various days/times. Parent Production Team- The backbone of our Stagecrafters production- help our crew with anything from hair and make-up to donations and cast parties. Available twice a year during the weeks of Theatre Production. Summer Camp Volunteer- Help create fantastic memories for a new generation! Assist our staff with various camp activities, including crafts, swimming, sports, theatre, art and more. Available weekdays during the summer. Ski Club Volunteer- Love to ski and work with kids? Ski Club Volunteers assist us with keeping everyone safe and having fun! Available evenings/weekends during ski season.
  • 24OAC Donations

    Donations for the Orange Art Center
  • 5th Annual Dip and Sip

    Enjoy the summer evening on our patio listening to the sounds from Murch and Spice. We will have a professional mixologist creating non-alcoholic beverages with fun summer flair. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a variety of dips. Sponsored by Solon Pointe & OSACA; please RSVP by July 28.
  • ATA Martial Arts

    Taekwondo will offer your preschool child a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect, and discipline. In addition, taekwondo will improve your child’s gross motor skills and enhance their ability to pay attention and follow directions. All classes are taught using safe, fun, and exciting methods. No class April 25.
  • ATA Martial Arts

    Form friendships. Learn respect, honor and courtesy. Become a leader for tomorrow. ATA Martial Arts is committed to providing a fun and challenging fitness program designed for kids. Children will learn focus, self-control, and perseverance through the challenges of developing Taekwondo skills. This structured, fun, and safe environment will provide a strong foundation in essential character qualities and discipline. Children of all skill levels are welcome to join.
  • Adaptive Kayaking

    Kayaking is not only great for improving strength, flexibility, and overall health, but also provides people with a wonderful opportunity to safely explore areas of water on a delightful summer day! Join us as we team up with the Cleveland Metroparks to offer an adaptive kayaking opportunity. Participants will learn how to utilize a paddle to safely explore the water. Kayaking is known as a laid-back, easy-going, and fun summer activity that is approachable to all! All equipment will be provided. Drop off and pick up will both occur at Garfield Park Center located at 11350 Broadway Ave, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
  • Adult Learn to Swim

    This program is for those who have little to no swimming ability. Here we will conquer any fear of the water with our small class size that will provide ample time to practice. We will encourage learning at an individual pace and focus on floating, swimming on front and back and treading water.
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    Adventure Seekers Camp

    Memphis Kiddie Park is one of America’s oldest kiddie lands, celebrating kids since 1952. Campers will ride roller coasters and have an adventure around our campus! They will be able to create their own amusement parks using classroom tools. Field Trip: Memphis Kiddie Park
  • After School Pizza Party with Officer Todd & Friends

    Make it an early dinner and join in on the fun as we have a pizza party with Officer Todd Bennett! We are teaming up with him and some of his officer friends from the area for a wonderful after-school program where we will play games and eat some tasty pizza together! We cannot wait to see you there.
  • Alphabet Adventures

    We are all about the ABC's in this exciting class, sure to prepare your child for Kindergarten. Each child will explore the 26 letters of the alphabet and their sounds. Through exciting games, upbeat songs and engaging art activities, each child will develop and sharpen letter recognition and phonemic awareness skills.
  • An Adventure to the Cleveland Natural History Museum

    Join us on an engaging family trip to the Cleveland Natural History Museum. There is no other place in Cleveland where you can see amazing natural wonders! Offering a variety of engaging exhibits, the museum offers its audience an experience like no other. Enjoy exploring all of the cool exhibits and taking part in interactive opportunities throughout the museum. Bus transportation to and from the museum will be provided. Bus will board at 10 am in the parking lot of the Pepper Pike Learning Center.
  • An Afternoon at the Arcade

    Who is ready for an afternoon of gaming and fun?! We’ll be taking a bus from our facility down to Ohio City for fun and games at PINS Mechanical Arcade (located at 1880 W. 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113) for classic arcade games, giant Jenga, pinball, bocce ball, and skeeball! From Pac-Man to Galaga, PINS offers a variety of unique activities that are accessible and fun! This is a great opportunity for participants to explore a new location, try new games, and enjoy time with friends! Bring quarters if you want to play pinball.. Transportation to and from Pepper Pike Learning Center will be provided. Please meet in the parking lot of the Pepper Pike Learning Center at 12 pm. Bring a brown bag lunch.
  • An Opportunity to Grow - Planting and its Impact

    Did you know that plants don’t only need water, soil, and sunlight to survive? They also need someone to take care of them. Join us for our very first planting program where participants will get the opportunity to learn about how to take care of plants and the impact plants have on our lives every day. Participants who sign up will get the opportunity to take part in potting their plants and will learn how to take care of their plants throughout their lives. This program not only teaches participants about the relaxation that planting can offer us but it teaches responsibility and patience within the process. Pots, seeds, plants, and soil will be provided to all participants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow.
  • Art Explorers- Mondays After School

    New projects, more exploration! Young artists will join their Orange Art Center teacher after school to participate in an open studio to engage them in creative techniques, including painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, and more. Students will develop independent art-making choices while enjoying group and individual instruction and encouragement. Being an artist is an excellent way to end the day! All supplies included. No class Monday, April 8.
  • Art Explorers- Thursdays After School

    New projects, more exploration! Young artists will join their Orange Art Center teacher after school to participate in an open studio to engage them in creative techniques, including painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, and more. Students will develop independent art-making choices while enjoying group and individual instruction and encouragement. Being an artist is an excellent way to end the day! All supplies included.
  • Art Explorers- Tuesdays After School

    New projects, more exploration! Young artists will join their Orange Art Center teacher after school to participate in an open studio to engage them in creative techniques, including painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, and more. Students will develop independent art-making choices while enjoying group and individual instruction and encouragement. Being an artist is an excellent way to end the day! All supplies included. No class Monday, April 8.
  • Art Explorers- Wednesdays After School

    New projects, more exploration! Young artists will join their Orange Art Center teacher after school to participate in an open studio to engage them in creative techniques, including painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, and more. Students will develop independent art-making choices while enjoying group and individual instruction and encouragement. Being an artist is an excellent way to end the day! All supplies included.
  • Art House- Anime & Drawing

    Drawing is a way to see and explore the world around you. Learn about drawing basics and anime while using different drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, illustration markers, and more. The class includes a sketchbook for students to keep. Draw what you see with Art House, Inc.!
  • Art Sampler

    Did you know that art is everywhere we look? No matter what we look at, there is some sort of unique story and creation process that went along with it! We all have the opportunity to create in a way that is unique to us! We are so excited to introduce a collaboration we are taking part in with the Orange Art Center to offer an introductory Art Sampler. Art Sampler is the perfect opportunity to introduce any participant to a variety of different art forms. This 3 - week fine arts program will introduce participants to canvas painting, drawing, and clay modeling through a completely hands-on exploration experience. All classes will take place at the Orange Art Center.
  • Awesome Animals Camp

    Does your child love animals? Have them join us as we learn all about different types of animals, where they live, what they eat and what type of care they require. This one-of-a-kind experience will be filled with games, crafts, engaging activities, and even... meeting animals! Together we will learn about being responsible stewards, both for animals and the world around them while fostering understanding, respect, and empathy toward all living beings. *Lions Club Extended Care is not available for campers before, between or after Discovery Camps.
  • Awesome Archeology Art Camp Grades 3-5

    Week 3 Mornings. Become an archeologist this summer and create awesome ancient artwork! During this art camp, campers will travel back in time through various art projects inspired by ancient civilizations. Discover fossils, build your dinosaur skeleton, make a cave painting, and more! In addition, campers will learn about famous ancient artworks and explore nature! Art projects include mediums such as sculpture, mural painting, drawing, and more! Campers will have a week full of artmaking but will also partake in exciting activities such as gameplay, storytime, snacktime, outdoor exploration, and making new friends. New this year: half-day camps! Art Camps are offered in two sessions at 9:00 -11:30 am and afternoons 12:30 - 3:00 pm each week. Interested in a full-day? Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions! Looking for more than half a day? Sign your camper up for coinciding sessions to receive a full day of art camp for more projects, games, and fun! Bonus: full-day sign-ups receive a supervised lunch and recess hour in between camps free of charge (applies to Orange Art Center camps only). Questions? Call the Orange Art Center at 216-831-5130.
  • Awesome Archeology Art Camp K-2

    Week 3 Afternoons. Become an archeologist this summer and create awesome ancient artwork! During this art camp, campers will travel back in time through various art projects inspired by ancient civilizations. Discover fossils, build your dinosaur skeleton, make a cave painting, and more! In addition, campers will learn about famous ancient artworks and explore nature! Art projects include mediums such as sculpture, mural painting, drawing, and more! Campers will have a week full of artmaking but will also partake in exciting activities such as gameplay, storytime, snacktime, outdoor exploration, and making new friends. New this year: half-day camps! Art Camps are offered in two sessions at 9:00 -11:30 am and afternoons 12:30 - 3:00 pm each week. Interested in a full-day? Sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions! Looking for more than half a day? Sign your camper up for coinciding sessions to receive a full day of art camp for more projects, games, and fun! Bonus: full-day sign-ups receive a supervised lunch and recess hour in between camps free of charge (applies to Orange Art Center camps only). Questions? Call the Orange Art Center at 216-831-5130.
  • BMS Climbing Club at Shaker Rocks

    Join our Climbing Club after school at Shaker Rocks. All climbers are welcome from very beginners to serious climbers. No matter where they are on their climbing journey, Climbing Club will help them build a good foundation. In addition to climbing skills, Climbing Club members will make new friends, learn new communication skills, and express their personalities in a whole new way. Climbing focuses on both physical and mental strength and agility. Your child will not only get stronger and more athletic, they will also become more confident! And, of course, Climbing Club is designed to be FUN! Without focusing on competition, climbers are free to develop their skills in a stress-free, supportive environment. Students will board the bus after school and be dropped off at Shaker Rocks at 3:00pm. Parents must pick their kids up from Shaker Rocks at 4:30pm. OCER will provide transportation and supervision for climbing club, however separate registration is required with Shaker Rocks for $169 for climbing. Contact AJ Corona with questions at acorona@orangecsd.org.
  • Baking Buddies

    Children love to learn through hands-on discovery. Add the ingredients of fun, energetic adults who love to bake, and you will have stirred up the essence of a baker in training. Kids will make tasty treats to enjoy each class and each child will be sent home with the recipe to recreate at home again and again. You will not want to miss this sweet experience! *Please Note: Some of our ingredients may include or have been produced in a factory with soy, dairy, nuts, gluten, and egg.