NTPRD Weekly News and Community Update

Trail Tot Camp is open to children ages 3-5 and will be held the week of June 4-8 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building. Campers will participate in fun-filled age appropriate nature themed activities during this week long camp. Arts and crafts, music, dancing and outdoor games and activities will be included. The registration fee is $55 and the deadline to register is May 29 or when full. Online registration is available at www.ntprd.org or in person at the NTPRD Administration Building. Children must be toilet trained to attend. For more information call 328-PARK.

Passport to Fishing will be held on June 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Old Reid Park. Passport to Fishing is open to youth ages 4-16 along with an adult companion. This is a beginner fishing program where participants learn fishing skills while having fun and enjoying the great outdoors. Education stations will teach fish habitats, fish handling and casting followed by fishing time in the ponds. Meet at the shelter house next to Wiggley Field. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required by May 30 or when full. Space is limited for this free program. Registration is available online by going to www.ntprd.org. For more information call 328-PARK.

A new Beginners Country Two Step Dance class will be offered on Tuesdays June 5 – June 26 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building. The Country Two Step is a partner dance usually danced to slow to medium tempo country western music. It is a fun dance and the basics are fairly simple to learn. Single or couples are welcome. The registration fee is $25 per person and pre-registration is required by May 31, 2018. For more information call 328-PARK.

Health Nut Mini Camps will be held on Fridays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 13 & 20 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Snyder Park Clubhouse. Health Nuts combines health and nature education through fun outdoor activities and games along with healthy eating topics. Health Nuts is free and pre-registration is required. Health Nuts is a collaboration between NTPRD and the Ohio State University Extension, Clark County Family & Consumer Sciences. Registration is available be going to www.ntprd.org or in person at the NTPRD Administration Building. For more information call 328-PARK.

Play Pals will be held on Thursday, June 14 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for children ages 2-4 with adult companion at the NTPRD Administration Building. Play Pals includes activity stations, story time, songs, arts and crafts and new learning experiences. The registration fee is $5 and the deadline to register is June 8. For more information call 328-PARK.

It’s Time For Tea From the Wild is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building. Learn the history of tea along with different herbs and wild plants that are best to make tea and how to grow them. The instructor will be Rebecca Wood who has been an herbal educator for over 25 years and a Natural Health Professional. Receive an herb plant to take home. The registration fee is $25 and the deadline to register is June 4. For more information call 328-PARK.

The Hall of Fame Baseball Camp is scheduled for June 11-13 (rain date June 14) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Carleton Davidson Stadium. The Hall of Fame Baseball Camp is open to youth ages 7-12 and is for all skill levels. Learn the basic skill of baseball with Coach Larry Ashbaugh. Campers should bring a glove, bat and batting helmet if available. The registration fee is $40 and the deadline to register is June 6. Registration is available online at www.ntprd.org or in person at the NTPRD Administration Building. For more information call 328-PARK.