Babysitting can be a fun and rewarding way to earn money and gain valuable work experience. In the unique babysitting class, participants will learn everything there is to know about supervising infants through school agers. Topics include: safety, naptime/bedtime, changing diapers, bottle feeding, activities, first aid, discipline, marketing and much more. The class will culminate with two hands-on experiences in our preschool and school age classrooms. All participants will also receive a certificate of completion.

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Pro Driving School to offer in person Driver’s Education classes right here on campus plus comprehensive Behind the Wheel driving instruction. Get on the road to independence with our comprehensive, state-approved Teenager Driver’s Ed program. Designed to fit around your busy life, this course provides the essential training needed to meet Ohio law requirements and become a safe, confident driver. This program includes 24 Hours of Classroom Instruction: Engaging in-person lessons divided into eight 3-hour sessions. We are offering these classes at different times to offer more flexibility with your busy schedules. 8 Hours of Behind-the-Wheel Training: One-on-one personalized instruction delivered in four 2-hour sessions by certified instructors. How the Program Works:Classroom First: Complete your 24 hours of theory. Remember to bring a notebook and pen, and please arrive 5–10 minutes early. Behind-the-Wheel: Once classroom training is finished and tuition is paid, you can schedule your driving sessions. Completion: You have 6 months to complete both portions of the program. Certification: After finishing all 32 hours of training, your Certificate of Completion will be uploaded to your account.

Ignite a passion for storytelling in our Creative Reading & Writing Series, a dynamic program designed to spark imagination and build confidence in learners of all ages. This series goes beyond the basics, blending thoughtful instruction with interactive, hands-on activities that make literature come alive. Students will explore a vast landscape of literature and media, including: Diverse Literary Forms, Practical & Creative Media, and Original Composition. By exploring a variety of writing styles, students will strengthen their literacy skills while developing a personal voice. Whether they are budding authors or just beginning their journey, this series offers a supportive space for every student to grow.

Join our new climbing club after school at Shaker Rocks. All climbers welcome from very beginners to serious climbers. No matter where they are on their climbing journey, Climbing Club will help them build a good foundation. In addition to climbing skills, Climbing Club members will make new friends, learn new communication skills, and express their personalities in a whole new way. Climbing focuses on both physical and mental strength and agility. Your child will not only get stronger and more athletic, they will also become more confident! And, of course, Climbing Club is designed to be FUN! Without focusing on competition, climbers are free to develop their skills in a stress-free, supportive environment. Students will board the bus after school and be dropped off at Shaker Rocks at 3:00pm. Parents must pick their kids up from Shaker Rocks at 4:30pm. OCER will provide transportation and supervision for climbing club, however separate registration is required with Shaker Rocks for $145 for climbing. TRANSPORTATION: Students enrolled in after school classes at the Pepper Pike Learning Center are required to walk from Brady Middle School to our facility, or get dropped off by a parent. Busing is not provided. Parents must also notify BMS that their child will be attending a program at one of our facilities after school. As a courtesy, parents must also notify our department if your child will be absent from school (or picked up early). The phone number for our department is 216-831-8601 Contact AJ Corona with questions at acorona@orangecsd.org.

2027 Orange Ski Club is right around the corner! Together with Boston Mills, Orange Rec's ski and snowboard club provides your child with lessons and open skiing or snowboarding for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. Orange provides supervision and transportation to and from Boston Mills. Buses will depart from Orange by 5 pm and return by 10 pm. Whether your child has very little ski experience or is a pro, all are welcome. Your registration through OCER will only cover transportation and supervision from our advisors every week. There will be additional registration and fees to be made directly to Boston Mills as well. Boston Mills is still in the process of finalizing what 2027 Ski Club will look like, below are the options from last year. We expect this year to look similar but will certainly update all of you with any additional information as it becomes available. Your Registration through OCER will only cover transportation and supervision from our advisors every week. There will be additional registration and fees to be made directly to Boston Mills as well. We will explain all of the options below, OPTION 1: All Inclusive Package OCER: $94- Transportation and Supervision + Boston Mills: $TBD (was $335 (plus Tax) last year)- Lift Pass, Ski/Snowboard Rental/ Lessons This option will fully cover your child and you will not need anything else on your end OPTION 2: Lessons and Rentals OCER: $94- Transportation and Supervision +Boston Mills: $TBD (was $289 (plus Tax) last year)- Ski/Snowboard Rental/ Lessons With this option your child(ren) will need to have their own Epic Season pass, or lift tickets every night. OPTION 3: Lessons ONLY OCER: $94- Transportation and Supervision + Boston Mills: $TBD (was $158 (plus Tax) last year)- A 1 hour Lesson each week With this option your child(ren) will need to have their own Epic Season pass or lift tickets every night, and their own skis/snowboard. OPTION 4: Transportation & Supervision ONLY OCER: $94- Transportation and Supervision + Boston Mills: $0 With this option your child(ren) will need to have their own Epic Season Pass or lift tickets every night, and their own skis/snowboard, and will not receive any lessons. You are just paying $94 for transportation and supervision from OCER. After you register through OCE&R we will share additional instructions with you on how to register with Boston Mills.

Ever feel a little awkward at a fancy dinner or when meeting new people? This class is your secretweapon! We'll teach you the superpowers that make you feel confident and cool in any situation. Getready to learn how to set a table from start to finish, American Style of Dining, Continental Style of Dining,Posture, Proper Introductions, How to sit Still, Dining Conversations, Thank you notes and so much more.

Join us and learn basic rules, beginner principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive environment. Instruction will be provided by “Progress with Chess”, Many studies have demonstrated that chess improves cognitive and decision-making skills. Beginning students will master the rules and moves of the pieces. More experienced players will learn strategy, tactics, and checkmate patterns.

Learn to code as you create video games and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Robots. Over multiple sessions we’ll follow student interests to explore options such as Scratch, Python, HTML, JavaScript, and more. No prior programming experience necessary. If you’ve taken this class before, don’t worry! There are new games and robot challenges each time.

Discover the power of a positive mindset in our Creative Mindfulness Series, an after-school program designed to support students’ social and emotional growth. This series focuses on essential life skills, including self-regulation, motivation, and success, providing students with tools to navigate their daily lives with greater ease. Through a variety of engaging, mindful art projects, students will explore fun activities that encourage confidence and self-expression. As they create, they will also strengthen their problem-solving skills, learn techniques to reduce stress, and gain a deeper understanding of their emotions. Join us for this creative journey where students can relax, reflect, and build the foundation for a more mindful and successful future.

Come join this fun and exciting extreme dodgeball class! This program provides students the opportunity to play the popular game in a safe and supervised environment. Our coaches will emphasize teamwork, cooperation, and proper sportsmanship. Each week will consist of different versions of dodgeball. Get ready to have a blast and make new friends in our after school extreme dodgeball class!

Frills and thrills! In our fall 2 class series, we will create a fashion line from concept to collection. The students will work individually and as a team to create their designs. We teach them step by step and lead them through the creative process. All materials provided. Students will keep the designs they create.

Sparkle and shine as we create stage worthy style frons. We teach them step by step and lead them through the creative process. All materials provided and students keep the designs they create.

Learn the fundamentals of one of the fastest-growing sports in the US! Players will develop pickleball skills including serving, returning serves, forehand and backhand strokes, court positioning, and game strategy through drills, skill-building activities, and gameplay. Each week, students will practice techniques designed to improve coordination, consistency, and teamwork while participating in age-appropriate matches and challenges. Coaches will provide a supportive and energetic environment that helps players grow their skills and enjoy the game!

We’re taking our middle school crew to the ultimate indoor playground: Slick City Parma! Think giant, high-speed mega-slides, crazy half-pipes, spiraling tunnels, and bouncy air courts where you can pull off epic parkour flips or gravity-defying dunks. It’s 100% action, 0% water, and 100% guaranteed to be the best field trip of the year. Grab your permission slip and get ready to launch!

Forget board games; in this adventure, you are the game piece! Get ready to jump into a world where money is the goal, and the only way to win is to learn the rules. We're going to unlock the secrets to becoming rich, smart, and a total money master. Let's get started! Money really is just a game and if we learn the simple, time-tested rules that the wealthy people use to get and stay wealthy, we can be wealthy, too. By attending The Money Game®, students will learn the following: Paychecks, Federal, State and Local Taxes, Social Security, and Medicare/Medicaid, Everyday Expenses and Bills - Utilities, Rent, Car, Insurance and Credit Cards, The financial cost of Life Events, Recording and keeping track of your money, assets, and liabilities, And learn about earned and passive income and so much more!