Orange Community Education & Recreation

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Join OCE&R and the little girl in your life, for an unforgettable night that provides an evening for fathers, step-fathers, uncles, grandfathers or special someone to spend time together. This Valentine themed special event will give the opportunity to dance the night away while providing memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy awesome entertainment from DJ Terry Macklin, snacks and a keepsake photo from a professional photographer! Designed for girls in grades 1-5 only.

Paper isn't just for drawing; transform it into a fun sculptural piece of art! In this exciting class, young artists will explore creating 3D forms out of paper to make interesting sculptural forms such as keychains, bookmarks, canvas art, and more! Learn all about paper folding techniques and let your imaginations soar! All supplies are provided.

In this workshop, you'll create stunning 3d paper cactus using a variety of colored and textured papers. Master the skills of preparing, layering, and assembling paper to bring your unique vision to life. Each paper cactus you make will add a vibrant and artistic touch to your home decor, celebrating the beauty of nature in a sustainable way. All materials are provided

In this workshop, you'll craft a personalized 3D paper snowman encased in a beautiful glass charm! Discover the art of sculpting with delicate paper strips as you bring your snowy friend to life. We'll guide you step-by-step through the entire process, from shaping your snowman to sealing it. You'll learn the basics of 3D quilling through this fun project—just bring your creativity and leave with a unique winter decoration perfect for gifting or keeping! All materials are provided.

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. No class February 13.

Dive into the expressive world of abstract painting in this one-time workshop! Embrace spontaneity and experiment with unconventional techniques to create dynamic, expressive artwork. Discover how influential abstract painters broke the rules and let their inspiration guide your own process. You'll create three unique pieces using various approaches and materials. All skill levels are welcome. All materials provided.

Advanced theatre students will work on sophisticated acting techniques, scene study, character development & dialects. Students interested in enrolling should demonstrate seriousness of purpose. NO CLASS 2/15

To help children develop habits that will last a lifetime, an active, healthy lifestyle must start early in life. Physical activity has benefits at every age, and helps kids keep their heart and lungs strong and healthy, become more flexible, develop strong bones, keep a healthy body weight, lower the risk of several diseases and health problems, improve their mood and self-esteem, and do better in school.

We believe that EVERY child deserves to have the summer of a lifetime! Orange Community Education & Recreation is pleased to offer a variety of adaptive summer camps for children with special needs. These specialty camps include daily opportunities for socialization through art, physical activities, group games, special visitors, skill-building experiences, swimming and much, much more. All camps are led by licensed, highly-qualified specialists and feature small group sizes. Registration opens at 12pm on January 29!

Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote integration across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We welcome all people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs. Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equitable access to the benefits of high-quality educational and recreational programs that foster social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Our seasoned, dedicated staff are highly trained and licensed professionals that are skilled in their area of expertise, have extensive experience working with participants with special needs and demonstrate the ability to embrace the inclusive nature of our organization. Another big component of our programs that set us apart is our encouragement and promotion of integrating those without disabilities to join in on all of our experiences. We are actively seeking children and adults that want to discover the value of playing and learning side by side. Adaptive & Integrated Recreation Programs 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, learning and growth. Promote self-confidence and growth through a positive recreational environment. Create opportunities for everyone to experience recreation together.

Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote integration across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We welcome all people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs. Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equitable access to the benefits of high-quality educational and recreational programs that foster social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Our seasoned, dedicated staff are highly trained and licensed professionals that are skilled in their area of expertise, have extensive experience working with participants with special needs and demonstrate the ability to embrace the inclusive nature of our organization. Another big component of our programs that set us apart is our encouragement and promotion of integrating those without disabilities to join in on all of our experiences. We are actively seeking children and adults that want to discover the value of playing and learning side by side. Adaptive & Integrated Programs for children and adults aim to: Meet each participant’s needs with care and concern. Provide each participant with an opportunity to shine and share his or her special gifts. Enable all participants to take risks while developing self-esteem. Create opportunities for everyone to experience recreation together. Participant Accommodation Plan For those parents that would find it helpful, Orange Community Education & Recreation offers participants with special needs the opportunity to meet one-on-one (prior to participating in a program) to create an individualized Participant Accommodation Plan. The plan is not required to participate in any of our programs, however, it can help us identify what programs make a good fit and how we can help support the participant. During this one-on-one meeting, you can tell us all about your child and we can work together to create a plan for success. To learn more about Adaptive/Integrated programming or to discuss how we can support participant needs, please contact Kelly Borders, M.Ed. at 216-831-8601 x5623 or Nate Muhlbach by emailing nmuhlbach@orangecsd.org or calling 216-839-1179 x5649

Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote integration across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We welcome all people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs. Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equitable access to the benefits of high-quality educational and recreational programs that foster social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Our seasoned, dedicated staff are highly trained and licensed professionals that are skilled in their area of expertise, have extensive experience working with participants with special needs and demonstrate the ability to embrace the inclusive nature of our organization. Another big component of our programs that set us apart is our encouragement and promotion of integrating those without disabilities to join in on all of our experiences. We are actively seeking children and adults that want to discover the value of playing and learning side by side. Adaptive Recreation for Kids classes aim to: Provide safe, fun and enjoyable opportunities for participants with special needs. Meet each participant’s needs with care and concern. Provide each participant with an opportunity to shine and share his or her special gifts. Enable all participants to take risks while developing self-esteem. Offer integrated opportunities for all children to appreciate diversity and develop empathy towards others.

Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote integration across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We welcome all people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs. Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equitable access to the benefits of high-quality educational and recreational programs that foster social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. Our seasoned, dedicated staff are highly trained and licensed professionals that are skilled in their area of expertise, have extensive experience working with participants with special needs and demonstrate the ability to embrace the inclusive nature of our organization. Another big component of our programs that set us apart is our encouragement and promotion of integrating those without disabilities to join in on all of our experiences. We are actively seeking children and adults that want to discover the value of playing and learning side by side. Adaptive & Integrated Recreation for Teens & Adults classes aim to: Provide safe, fun and enjoyable opportunities for participants with special needs. Meet each participant’s needs with care and concern. Provide each participant with an opportunity to shine and share his or her special gifts. Enable all participants to take risks while developing self-esteem. Create opportunities for everyone to experience recreation together.

Snowshoeing can connect you to nature while also being a great form of exercise. Join us as we visit our friends over at Lake Metroparks and embark on a great adventure. This program is a great opportunity to spend some time outside while learning a potential new hobby. Participants should meet at Pine Lodge at the Chapin forest Reservation, please arrive a few minutes early. In the event that there is minimal snow we will be participating in Lake Metro's Adventure Trek at Pine Lodge.

The Adult Recreation & Discovery departments offers a comprehensive array of classes and workshops for adults of all ages in the areas of artistry, craftsmanship and design, cooking, career development, health, fitness and wellness, language, travel, technology, adult sports and more. Classes are offered in the traditional classroom setting and online.