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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.
    24ORV005a- Baseball Coach
    Min Age
    18 yr.
    24ORV005b- Softball Coach
    Min Age
    18 yr.
    24ORV001- Adaptive/Integrated Recreation Volunteer
    Min Age
    16 yr.
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  • 24OAC Donations

    Donations for the Orange Art Center
    24OAC160
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  • 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.
    Thu, Aug 1
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Orange Senior Center
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    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
    Wed, Aug 28
    1:00 - 2:30 PM
    Garfield Park Center
    Min Age
    16 yr.
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  • 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.
    Tue, Jun 4 - Jun 25
    7:30 - 8:15 PM
    Orange Aquatics Center
    Tue, Jun 4 - Jun 25
    8:15 - 9:00 PM
    Orange Aquatics Center
    Tue, Jul 9 - Jul 30
    7:30 - 8:15 PM
    Orange Aquatics Center
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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
    Mon-Fri, Jul 8 - Jul 12
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Ages
    3 yr. - 6 yr. 6 m
    Mon-Fri, Jul 8 - Jul 12
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Ages
    3 yr. - 6 yr. 6 m
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  • 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.
    Mon, May 20
    3:45 - 4:30 PM
    Pepper Pike Learning Center
    Grades
    K - 5th
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  • 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.
    Sat, May 18
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Pepper Pike Learning Center
    Grades
    Pre-K (PK) - 12th
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  • 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.
    Sat, Aug 17
    12:00 - 3:00 PM
    Pepper Pike Learning Center
    Min Age
    16 yr.
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  • 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.
    Wed, Jun 5
    6:00 - 7:00 PM
    Henry Church Rock Picnic Area
    Min Age
    16 yr.
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  • 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.
    Mon, Jul 29 - Aug 12
    6:00 - 7:00 PM
    Orange Art Center
    Min Age
    16 yr.
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  • 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.
    Mon-Fri, Jul 29 - Aug 2
    1:00 - 3:30 PM
    Pepper Pike Learning Center
    Grades
    K - 5th
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    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.
    Mon-Fri, Jun 24 - Jun 28
    9:00 - 11:30 AM
    Moreland Hills Elementary School
    Grades
    3rd - 5th
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    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.
    Mon-Fri, Jun 24 - Jun 28
    12:30 - 3:00 PM
    Moreland Hills Elementary School
    Grades
    K - 2nd
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  • Ballet for Balance

    Learn the art and language of ballet to find balance and increase flexibility. This class will incorporate stretching to increase mobility in muscles and joints. Balance exercises will increase awareness of proper body alignment during movement. Please wear comfortable socks or ballet slippers. No previous experience required.
    Thu, May 2 - May 30
    2:00 - 2:45 PM
    Orange Senior Center
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  • Barre Workout

    Barre is a fun, low impact, full body workout combining yoga, Pilates and ballet. Barre will lengthen muscle through micro movements that encourage balance, improve posture, muscle endurance and stability. Increase your energy, focus and breathe deep with this workout; your body will thank you!
    Tue, Jun 18 - Jul 16
    9:30 - 10:15 AM
    Orange Senior Center
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    Baseball - Boys Coach Pitch

    Our Baseball programs are growing and rapidly expanding. Our first base for many baseball players and athletes here in the community is our Parent / Child Little Lions Clinic. We quickly swing in to league and gameplay as Kindergarteners with t-ball and coach pitch leagues. 3rd – 6th graders can participate in recreation-level baseball programs that see us join our neighboring communities along the way. Our travel baseball program continues to grow and expand and competes with the best teams in the area and has produced varsity athletes in our community. All programs, giving players at all ages and all skill levels, an opportunity to join us for some baseball each spring. More information for your program will be available upon registration. Baseball - Boys Coach Pitch Grades 1 & 2 For young baseball players who are ready to take the next step in their baseball career. Coach pitch players should be able to throw the baseball, continue to improve catching, and be able to track pitches from a parent- pitcher. These games will be more competitive, to get the players up to real baseball speed. First weeks of practices will be group practices led by all coaches. Followed by games against other teams and communities on Monday & Wednesdays. Coached by Volunteer Parents
    Mon/Wed, May 6 - Jun 26
    6:30 - 8:00 PM
    Athletic Fields
    Grades
    1st - 2nd
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  • Basketry Basics & Beyond Workshop

    Basketry is the oldest craft, preceding even pottery. In this one-day workshop, we will be focusing on splint work by building a Wall Pocket basket. The basket will be approximately 9" x 7" x 9" and includes an Ash notched handle! Make a beautiful classic rattan basket, or get creative with colored rattan available for added interest and design. As this is a full-day workshop, please bring a packed lunch to enjoy on our sunny outdoor patio! All supplies are included.
    Sat, May 25
    10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    Orange Art Center
    Min Age
    18 yr.
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    Become a Freight Broker

    Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you'll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. Freight brokerage is a growing, service-based industry. As a freight agent or broker, you connect shippers and manufacturers with transportation companies and manage those shipments. Entrepreneur magazine has rated the freight brokerage business as one of the top home-based businesses to own, and a Wall Street Journal article cited freight brokering and logistics as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry. Written by freight brokerage specialists, this freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry. From transportation law, contracts, and insurance, to setting up and running your own business, this is the best online freight broker training available. For details and to register click here: Instructors: Jan & Jeff Roach Location: Online
    Mon, Tue, Jan 2 - Mar 5
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Online Class
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    Become a Freight Broker

    Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you'll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. Freight brokerage is a growing, service-based industry. As a freight agent or broker, you connect shippers and manufacturers with transportation companies and manage those shipments. Entrepreneur magazine has rated the freight brokerage business as one of the top home-based businesses to own, and a Wall Street Journal article cited freight brokering and logistics as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry. Written by freight brokerage specialists, this freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry. From transportation law, contracts, and insurance, to setting up and running your own business, this is the best online freight broker training available. For details and to register click here: Instructors: Jan & Jeff Roach Location: Online
    Mon/Wed, Apr 1 - Jun 3
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Online Class
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  • Lav Ulv (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)

    Become a Freight Broker

    Become part of the exciting trucking, freight logistics, and transportation industries as a licensed freight broker or as a freight broker agent. Freight broker training will help you learn the skills you need to be a successful Freight Broker/Agent. From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, you'll learn the basics of how to run a domestic freight brokerage or agency in the United States. Freight brokerage is a growing, service-based industry. As a freight agent or broker, you connect shippers and manufacturers with transportation companies and manage those shipments. Entrepreneur magazine has rated the freight brokerage business as one of the top home-based businesses to own, and a Wall Street Journal article cited freight brokering and logistics as the largest growing sector of the transportation industry. Written by freight brokerage specialists, this freight broker course will provide you with the knowledge and resources needed to break into the shipping industry. From transportation law, contracts, and insurance, to setting up and running your own business, this is the best online freight broker training available. For details and to register click here: Instructors: Jan & Jeff Roach Location: Online
    Mon, Jul 1 - Aug 5
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Online Class
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  • Beginner Fencing Camp

    This class encompasses the fundamentals and techniques of Foil Fencing by focusing on the proper aspects of stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, bouting, tactics, strategy etiquette and sportsmanship. Education, safety and fun are key elements of the class. No experience is necessary and all fencing equipment is provided. Fencing is harder than you think, but with practice. You can do it! *Lions Club Extended Care is not available for campers before, between or after Discovery Camps.
    Mon-Fri, Jul 15 - Jul 19
    9:30 - 11:00 AM
    Pepper Pike Learning Center
    Grades
    2nd - 8th
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    Beginning Canasta

    Learn the fun and challenging game of canasta. You will practice playing while socializing with your classmates as you learn about card point values, melding, strategy and more. Come out, make friends and enjoy canasta! Must pre-register.
    Tue, Jun 4 - Jun 25
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Orange Senior Center
    Tue, Aug 6 - Aug 27
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Orange Senior Center
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  • Beginning Conversational Spanish

    Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish. Required textbooks: Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein, published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-146338-8 MHID 0-07-146338-0. Easy Spanish Reader, Premium Third Edition by William T. Tardy, published by McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-185019-3, MHID 0-07-185019-8.
    Sun-Sat, Jun 3 - Jul 26
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Online Class
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