Fall Men's Softball    (Back)

• Date: August 8 - October 3, 2010
• Registration Deadline: June 28 - July 16, 2010. (Call for openings)
• Cost: $100.00 non refundable deposit to hold a spot per team and $325.00 final payment due at managers meeting.  
• There are two ASA sanctioned Sunday leagues starting at different times.  Doubleheader games are played with a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. Team rosters are a maximum of 20 players. A mandatory managers meeting is held at the beginning of the season. League is tentatively scheduled to run from August 8 through October 3. Games are played on Sundays.
• Contact Ravenna Parks and Recreation at 330-296-2864 for additional information.

 

Fall Co-Ed Softball    (Back)

• Date: August 8 - October 3, 2010
• Registration Deadline: June 28 - July 16, 2010. (Call for openings)
• Cost: $100.00 non refundable deposit to hold a spot per team and $325.00 final payment due at managers meeting.  
• This is a ASA sanctioned sunday night league for women and men. Doubleheader games are played with a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. Team rosters are a maximum of 20 players. Must have equal number of women to men on the field and in the batting order or more women then men in the field and batting order at all times. A mandatory managers meeting is held at the beginning of the season. League is tentatively scheduled to run from August 8 through October 3. Games are played on Sundays.
• Contact Ravenna Parks and Recreation at 330-296-2864 for additional information.

 

Fall Youth Soccer    (Back)

• Date: Late August - October
• Registration Deadline: July 25, 2010. (A $10 late fee will be charged after July 25 if openings remain)
• Cost: $44.00 for City Tax Payers. $52.00 for non-City Tax Payers.
• Downloads:
  • Information Sheet
  • Registration Form
• This youth soccer program places emphasis on skills, tactics, sportsmanship and fun!  Each child will play at least one half of every game.  Teams will be divided according to age based on age as of July 31, 2010. The U12 league will also include all 6th graders. U12 & 6th grade boys and girls league will also play teams from surrounding communities. Therefore games for this league will be held in Ravenna as well as other surrounding communities.. For third player same family, cost is reduced to $32.00.  League play begins in late August through October.  The majority of games will be played on Saturdays mornings and Sundays afternoons, with makeup and some games being held during the week. Registration deadline is June 25, 2010. A $10.00 late fee will be charged after June 25, 2010 if openings still remain.
• Contact Ravenna Parks and Recreation at 330-296-2864 to register.

 

Baton Camp    (Back)

• Date: July 26 - July 29, 2010
• Times: Monday - Thursday
  • Beginners: 8:00am - 9:00am
  • Intermediate/Advanced: 9:15am - 10:15am
• Registration Deadline: July 16, 2010 (A $5.00 late fee will be charged after July 16th if openings still remain)
• Cost:
  • $15.00 - City Tax Payers
  • $20.00 - Non-City Tax Payers
• The Ravenna Recreation Department is sponsoring a Youth Baton Camp for girls ages 8 through 14.  Baton Camp is designed for beginner to advanced students.  Camp will include instruction on baton tricks and marching to be taught in a fun to learn approach. On the final day all parents, family and friends are invited to a short performance presented by participants.  Register early to secure a spot. Minimum 10 – Maximum 20.   Participants should bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothes (tennis shoes/sneakers, shorts/sweat pants, t-shirt/sweat shirt).  A few batons are available.  A light breakfast will be provided.  Instructor:  Lori Wrobel
• Downloads:
  • Information Sheet
  • Registration Form
• Contact Ravenna Parks and Recreation at 330-296-2864 to register.

 

Youth Tennis Camp  (Back)

• Date: August 2 - 5, 2010
• Times: Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 10:30am
• Registration Deadline: July 23, 2010 (A $5.00 late fee will be charged after June 9 if openings remain)
• Cost:
  • $25.00 - If registered by June 2, ages 12 years and under.
  • $30.00 - If registered by June 2, ages 13 years and up.
• The Ravenna Recreation Department is sponsoring a Youth Tennis Camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 years old interested in learning the fundamentals of Tennis.  This camp places emphasis on fundamentals of the game, court etiquette, match play, scoring, and the rules.  Friendly individual and team competition will be held.  A special emphasis will be on having fun.  Racquet and tennis balls are provided. Students may bring their own tennis racquet if they have one.  Please bring a water bottle and wear a hat. Breakfast will be provided daily to each participant. Participants should wear appropriate playing gear (tennis shoes/sneakers, shorts/sweat pants, t-shirt/sweat shirt)
• Downloads:
  • Information Sheet
  • Registration Form
• Contact Ravenna Parks and Recreation at 330-296-2864 to register

 

Summer Day Camp    (Back)

• Date: June 7 - August 13, 2010 (Monday - Friday for 10 weeks)
• Times:
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Additional hours are available for an added fee (see COST section below)
• Where: John Tontimonia City Park (event headquarters)
• Registration: Call for openings (A $50 late fee will be charged after the deadline if any openings remain)
• Ages / Division:
  • CP1: Children entering Kindergarten and 1st grade in the fall of 2010
  • CP2: Children entering 2nd and 3rd grade in the fall of 2010
  • CP3: Children entering 4th and 5th grade in the fall of 2010
  • CP4: Children entering 6th and 7th grade in the fall of 2010
• Cost:
  • Division CP1: $180.00 (CTP) $195.00 (NCTP) for all ten weeks (10:00am - 2:00pm)
  • Division CP2: $180.00 (CTP) $195.00 (NCTP) for all ten weeks (10:00am - 2:00pm)
  • Division CP3: $180.00 (CTP) $195.00 (NCTP) for all ten weeks (10:00am - 2:00pm)
  • Division CP4: $205.00 (CTP) $220.00 (NCTP) for all ten weeks (10:00am - 2:00pm)
• Additional Hours / Costs:
  • Offered to those who need to bring your child earlier, or leave your child later ...
  • Before Camp (8:30am - 10:00am) add $85.00 (CTP), $90.00 (NCTP)
  • After Camp (2:00pm - 4:00pm) add $110.00 (CTP), $120.00 (NCTP)
• Celebrating 74 years and Better Then Ever!!! Every day brings new experiences at Ravenna Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp.  During the ten week program participants will develop self-reliance and leadership skills, while investigating nature, arts and crafts, sports, nutrition education, experiencing a wide variety of field trips, and swimming, special events and increase their physical fitness level.  All topics are presented in a fun to learn hands on approach.  Breakfast and lunch is provided daily.  Participants leave with much more than a memory of a great time. They leave with new friendships and increased knowledge of the importance of community, nature, physical activity and nutrition.
  
• The Ravenna School District and the Ravenna Recreation Summer Day Camp have teamed up to offer your children an opportunity to participate in the Ravenna Schools Summer Explorations for Reading and Math Program. Ravenna Students who are currently in kindergarten through fourth grade (who will be in first through fifth grades next school year) will be eligible to participate at no extra cost. CP1 (1st graders), CP2 (2nd and 3rd graders), CP3 (4th and 5th graders) are eligible. Campers will be transported to the Ravenna summer school sites via a Ravenna School District bus and will be returned to camp by noon each day. THERE IS NO EXTRA COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM.
  This program provides students with academic support in reading and math, and encourages participation in healthy recreational activities. Instruction will be provided by certified teachers. Parents will receive progress reports. Students at all academic levels may participate, however, space may be limited due to staffing and priority will be given to students with the greatest academic needs. Participants must attend all four week sessions. Campers will depart from Tower Lodge at approximately 8:30 a.m. and return by noon. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
  • Summer I: June 14-24 (Monday - Thursday) 9:00am - 11:30am
  • Summer II: August 2-12 (Monday - Thursday) 9:00am - 11:30am
  • All Summer Camp field trips and special activities will be planned to not conflict with this program. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the "Before Camp" option to participate.
• Field Trips:
  • CP1 = Children k – 1st : Swimming, Butterfly Farm, Chestnut Hill playground, Wagon Trails African Safari, Police/Fire Station, Mill Creek Metro Parks Farm, Horse riding, Green Camp,  Giant Eagle.
  • CP2 – Children entering 2nd – 3rd: Swimming, Chestnut Hills Playground, Wagon Trails African Safari, Mill Creek Metro Parks Farm, Horse riding, Acme, Ice Skating, Roller-skating, Green Camp.
  • CP3 – Children entering 4th – 5th grade. Swimming, Chestnut Hills Playground, Green Camp, Wagon trails African Safari, Horse riding, Roller-skating, Ice skating, Water Works, Noah’s Lost Ark,
  • CP4 – Swimming, Camp Green, Horse riding, Wagon Trails African Safari, Roller-skating, Noah’s Lost Ark, Pioneer Water Park, Ice Skating, Bowling, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Chestnut Hills Playground, Putt Putt Golf.
• Special Event Days:
  • Gardening program under the direction of the OSU Extension Office
  • Halloween Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Easter Day
  • Inflatable Carnival Rides
  • Popcorn Movie Day
  • Water Day
  • Picnic
  • Wild West Party & Line Dancing Celebration
  • Portage Parks District presentations
  • Carnival Day
  • 1 Mile Race
  • And MUCH more !!
• Contact Ravenna Parks and Recreation at 330-296-2864 to register or to obtain additional information.

 

Junior Camp Counselor    (Back)

• Date: June 7 - 13, 2010
• Times: Call for openings see COST below for time slots.
• Registration Deadline: May 21, 2010 (A $50 late fee will be charged after May 21 if openings remain)
• Cost:
  • $215.00 for 8:30am - 2:00pm time slot.
  • $240.00 for 10:00am - 4:00pm time slot.
  • $315.00 for 8:30am - 4:00pm time slot.
  • Add $10.00 to cost if a new T-Shirt is needed.
• Fill your day with lots of fun activities this summer!  The Junior Counselors Program is a great way to learn valuable skills, make friends and have fun. Junior Counselors will assist playground leaders organize activities for youth ages 5 through 10 years old enrolled in Day Camp, assist with general park duties, participate in a community service projects, participate and assist with planned field trips, and plan and assist with special events for camp participants.
  
• Requirements to be eligible for the program are the following. All requirements must be met to enroll in the program. All required paperwork is due at the time of registration or the participant will not be able to enroll until all requirements are met.
  • Age:  Entering 8th, 9th, or 10th grade in the fall 2010.
  • Submit a recommendation letter from TWO of your current teachers.
  • Participants current Principal must complete form stating the student is in good standing academically and has NOT been suspended from school during the 2009-2010 school year. (See "Downloads" Below)
  • The participant must sign and agree to follow the Jr. Counselor Code of Conduct. (See "Downloads" Below)
• Downloads:
  • Information Sheet
  • Principal Form
  • Junior Counselor Code of Conduct
• Contact Ravenna Recreation at 330-296-2864 to register.

 

 T'ai Chi    (Back)

• Date: July 29 - Sept. 2, 2010
• Time: Thursday nights, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
• Registration Deadline: Call for openings
• Cost: $30 for city taxpayers, $35 for non-city taxpayers.
• You'll learn the basics of T'a Chi Ch'uan and Ch'i Kung in this class. Class is presented accenting the health benefits of the practice of Chinese T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Ch'I Kung. These exercises have been found to be wonderful low impact programs that bolster the immune system, improve balance and flexibility, increase energy and mental clarity and produce a lasting sense of well being.
• Contact Ravenna Recreation at 330-296-2864 to register.

 

     Tae Kwon Do      (Back)

• Starts: New classes monthly.
• Ends: New classes montly
• Registration Deadline: New classes montly.
• Cost: $35 for one (1) month session.
• Study the art of Tae Kwon Do. This program emphasizes self-discipline, exercise, and martial art skills.
• Classes run monthly. Ages: 7 yrs through adults. Contact Ravenna Recreation to register.
• Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm to 8pm.

 

     Pilates      (Back)

• Starts: New classes monthly.
• Ends: New classes montly
• Registration Deadline: New classes montly.
• Cost:$30 for city taxpayers, $35 for non-city taxpayers.
• This class will strengthens abdominal muscles, increase flexibility and improves overall muscle tone.
• Class meet Sundays and Wednesdays.

 

     Yoga      (Back)

• Starts: August 5, 2010
• Ends: September 9, 2010
• Registration Deadline: July 30, 2010.
• Cost: $30 for city taxpayers, $35 for non-city taxpayers.
• Achieve harmony between the body and mind. You will feel rejuvenated, relaxed and at peace at the conclusion of each class. Breathing exercises, meditation and stretching will all be included. Students are encouraged to work at their own pace. No prior experience is necessary. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow. Wear loose fitting clothing.
• Class meets Thursday nights, 6:15pm - 7:15pm.