The City of Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department offers four convenient ways to register for programs. See Details!

MINI MONET

Bring out the artistic talent of your child! Boys and girls 4-5 years old with parent are taught a variety of art - watercolor, acrylic, sumi painting, how to mix colors, make a color wheel, etc. in Mini Monet.
Class is held Tuesdays, Section B: May 6-27 from 5-5:45pm at Tremont School Art Room. Cost is $50 Resident/$55 Non-Resident per section and includes supplies.
Please bring a two-pocket folder to class.

PEE WEE PICASSO

Bring out your child's artistic talent! Boys and girls 2-3 years old with parent are taught a variety of art - watercolor, acrylic, sumi painting, how to mix colors, make a color wheel, etc. in Pee Wee Picasso.
Class is held Tuesdays, Section B: May 6-27 from 4-4:45pm at Tremont School Art Room. Cost is $50 Resident/$55 Non-Resident per section and includes supplies.
Please bring a two-pocket folder to class.

MICHAEL ANGELO

Boys and girls 6-12 years old are introduced to drawing with a basic understanding of art and techniques. The use of shapes, negative space, shading, values, perspectives, pen and ink techniques are introduced.
Class is held Tuesdays, Section B: May 6-27 from 6-7pm at Tremont School Art Room. Cost is $50 Resident/$55 Non-Resident per section and includes supplies. Please bring a two-pocket folder.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING

This clinic is designed to teach boys and girls 11 - 15 years basic childcare, rescue breathing, first aid, accident prevention, growth development, supervision skills and problem solving.
The clinic is held on Saturday, Section B: May 3, or Section C: May 31 from 9am - 3pm at the Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. Class will be held in the Lower Level Conference Room. Bring a sack lunch and drink to class. Registration fee is $56 resident / $62 non-resident.
A Certified Instructor will teach the clinic. Upon successful completion the participant will receive their Red Cross Babysitting Certificate and notebook. If possible bring a baby doll. Participation is limited.

SUNDAY SWIM AT UAHS NATATORIUM

The Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring the Sunday Swim at the Upper Arlington High School Natatorium. The Sunday Swim meets from 1 - 3 p.m. each Sunday except when the Upper Arlington City Schools are not in session, or the Upper Arlington Swim Club hosts a swim meet. The final Sunday Swim of the season will be held on May 18. The fee is $2.00 for residents and $3.00 for non-residents. Fees are paid at the Sunday Swim. All senior citizens with a Golden Buckeye Card are admitted free.
For additional information and dates for swim meets, contact the Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation Department at 583-5300.

SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!

The Department conducts a Summer Day Camp program, which provides a valuable service to families in which both parents work.
The camp provides supervision for children, ages 6-12 and operates from 7:15 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Thompson Park North Shelter House or Barrington Elementary School (Cafeteria).
The 10-week Summer Day Camp will begin Monday, June 9 and conclude Friday, August 15. The last five days of the Barrington Day Camp will be conducted at Thompson Park Shelter House. No program will be held on July 4.
Activities include arts and crafts, games, quiet recreation, movies, swimming, library visits and field trips. Participants bring a packed lunch daily and an afternoon snack. Beverages are provided.
Qualified leaders at an approximate ratio of 15:1 staff the program. A $50 R/ $60 NR non-refundable registration fee, $35 swimming participation fee, and $135 non-refundable purchase of the first five days of camp is required at time of registration. Camp fees of $27 per day or $135 per week will be paid weekly at the camp once you have used the initial five days purchased at registration.
For registration forms and additional information, call the Department at 583-5300.

CAMP ONCE IN AWHILE REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00am, FEBRUARY 13th FOR RESIDENTS
(FEBRUARY 20th FOR NON-RESIDENTS)

The Department conducts a valuable program for parents who need partial day/drop-in daycare. The camp provides supervision for children, ages 6-12 and operates from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at Reed Road Park Shelter House.
The program will begin Monday, June 9 and concludes Friday, August 15. No program will be held on July 4.
Activities include arts and crafts, games, quiet recreation, movies, swimming (without exception, all campers will be charged a $35 swimming participation fee), visits from our arts and crafts specialist and field trips. Participants must bring a packed lunch and snack if attending over the lunch hours. Beverages are provided.
Qualified leaders at an approximate ratio of 15:1 staff the program. A $50 R / $60 NR non-fundable registration, $35 swimming participation fee, and $100 non-refundable punch card is required at time of registration. Camp fees are $5/hr for the first 2 hours, $4 per additional hour, $27 maximum per day and are paid by $100 punch cards.
For registration forms and additional information, call the Department at 583-5300.

The 10th Period for the 2007-2008 School Year

Looking for a fun after school program for middle school students? The 10th Period is a safe and fun alternative to going to an empty home. Hang out with friends, work on homework, and leave behind the stress of a long day of classes. Program runs the same days as the Upper Arlington Public schools from 3:30 - 6 p.m. Program will be held at the Upper Arlington Senior Center, 1945 Ridgeview Rd. Cost for the program is just $170 per month and a one time $50 registration fee. Students are transported by Upper Arlington School buses from Jones and Hastings Middle School.

Current Story Time hours for children at the UAPL

MAIN LIBRARY
2800 TREMONT ROAD; 486-9621
“Spring Storytimes” begin March 24. Babytime for Walkers (ages 0-2) meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Baby Lapsit for Nonwalkers (ages 0-18 months) meets Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Tales for Twos (ages 2-3) meets Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime meet Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime for ages 2-5 and their families is Mondays at 7 p.m. No registration is required.

1945 LANE ROAD; 459-0273
“Spring Storytimes” begins March 11 for toddlers and March 25 for preschoolers and March 27 for tiny tots. Toddlers (ages 2-3 years) meet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. except for the first Tuesday of each month. Preschoolers (ages 3-5) meet Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Tiny Tots (ages 12-24 months) meet Thursdays at 10 a.m. Registration is required and is currently underway.


MILLER PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
1901 NW ARLINGTON AVENUE; 488-5710
“Spring Storytimes” is underway. Check with the branch for details.

The 2008 season is over with over 800 students participating!

Thank you for supporting The UA Optimist Club Basketball program!

This is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help students (ages 5-17) to act confidently and speak clearly through a series of
drama activities.

To enroll, call 740-549-3386
e-mail: info@dramakidsohio.com

Our mission is to involve young participants in cooperative activities that will nurture self-discipline, self-esteem, self-confidence, pride and teamwork, while promoting an experience of community and diversity within a safe, healthy and happy environment. Following classes in Singing and Dancing, Set Construction, Costumes and Make-up, the Vaud-Villities Show Campers will display their achievements in a performance at Northland Park Arts Center for neighbors, families and friends.

For more information you can email Delena Doan or you can reach her by phone at 614-755-4371.

Thru May 12 - The works
of
Chris Steele, one of Columbus' most innovative artists at the City of UA's Concourse Gallery. See Details!

With summer fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about pool and tennis passes.
See Details!

Looking for a great program or activity for your child?
See what's available on the Children's Activities Page!

The UA Library, voted one of the best libraries in the nation has many activities planned for children and adults on an on-going basis. Please check the Calendar for details!