This program is for teenagers and young adults with special needs who can swim multiple laps of the pool on their back and front. Swimmers will work to develop strokes, turns, and starts. This program will focus on fitness and exercise and will provide opportunities for individual instruction and making friends.

Orange Community Education & Recreation’s Scholarship fund was created to help people in the greater Orange community who have financial barriers that prevent them from participating in educational and recreational activities. The intent is to provide children, teens, adults and senior adults from income eligible families with the opportunity to participate in high quality, positive recreation experiences that promote physical, mental and social well-being and foster a strong sense of community. Tax-deductible donations to the scholarship program are accepted from individuals, businesses and community groups interested in having a direct, life-enhancing impact on a local individual. Donations are accepted by credit card and check using our easy-to-use enrollment software. Please select a donation amount at right and click Enroll Now to begin. You will be prompted to create a simple account if you do not already have one established. So that we can provide you with a receipt and thank you note, please be sure to include your full name, address, phone and email address. If you would like your donation to remain anonymous, please contact Community Education & Recreation Director Jill Korsok at 216-831-8601. We thank you for your contribution and in helping us provide opportunities for all.

Join your neighbors for an unforgettable evening of baseball, family fun, and Cleveland pride as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Seattle Mariners! We’ve lined up a "Major League" package that covers everything from pre-game swag to post-game fireworks. 🗓️ Event Details Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Opponent: Seattle Mariners First Pitch: 7:10 PM Location: Progressive Field | Family Deck (Right Field) 🎟️ Your All-Inclusive Ticket Package We’ve secured seats in the Family Deck, located in right field. This area is specifically designed for families, offering easy access to the Kids Clubhouse—an interactive, multi-level play area—and family-friendly restrooms. Each ticket includes: $10 Loaded Value: Every ticket comes pre-loaded with $10 that can be scanned directly from your seat for concessions or official Guardians merchandise. Sugardale Dollar Dog Night: It’s one of Cleveland’s favorite traditions! Enjoy $1 hot dogs all night long. Tanner Bibee Jersey Giveaway: Arrive early! The first 15,000 fans through the gates will receive a limited-edition Tanner Bibee City Connect Jersey courtesy of Marathon. Postgame Fireworks: Stick around after the final out for a spectacular fireworks display synced to music over the Cleveland skyline. 🕒 Pro-Tips for the Night Gates Open: Usually 1 hour to 90 minutes before first pitch. If you want that Tanner Bibee jersey, we recommend arriving as close to gate-opening as possible! Using Your Credits: To spend your $10 "Loaded Value," simply have the vendor scan the barcode on your digital ticket via the MLB Ballpark app. Family Deck Perks: If the kids need a break from the action, the air-conditioned Kids Clubhouse is just steps away from our seating section.

Swimmers: take your mark: Go! Join this fun, learning swim team for beginners and intermediate swimmers. Swimmers should be able to easily swim multiple laps with recognizable strokes to join this program. All swimmers will get instruction on stroke development and work on starts, turns, and finishes to prepare swimmers for club swim teams and/or participation on their school swim teams. The beginner group will focus on fundamentals and will mainly center on freestyle and backstroke development. Prerequisites for this group is that swimmers have participated in swim lessons and have been introduced to freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers must be able to comfortably swim one length of the pool (25 yards) in freestyle. Swimmers will continue to develop freestyle and backstroke and be introduced to breaststroke and butterfly. The intermediate group's focus will be on stroke mechanics and technique for all four strokes. Advanced stroke mechanics and drills will be introduced. Additionally, these swimmers will also be given sets and workouts to improve their endurance. Perquisites for this group is that swimmers must be able to complete 50 yards of each of the following strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.

Join this fun extension of the Orange Community Swim Team where swimmers will get instruction on stroke technique and work on starts, turns, and finishes. The program will focus on stroke development, technique, diving, and swimming 25 yards lengths.

Our new Adult Day Camp is a fun, supportive program designed for adults with disabilities to stay active, build independence, and enjoy meaningful social experiences. Campers will take part in a variety of engaging activities, including swimming, community outings, recreational games, and hands-on life skills programming that supports daily living and personal growth. With a focus on inclusion, safety, and fun, this camp provides a welcoming environment where participants can connect with peers, try new activities, and enjoy a well-rounded day filled with both learning and leisure.

Pack up the family, wear some Orange School gear, and get ready for a day of smiles, thrills, and classic amusement park fun at Waldameer Park! From exciting rides and roller coasters to kid-friendly attractions and games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a break to grab lunch, cool off, and soak in the lively park atmosphere before heading back out for more fun. It’s the perfect outing to make memories, share laughs, and enjoy a full day of family adventure together! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Families will meet at the Pepper Pike Learning Center to board a bus at 10 am and arrive back to the PPLC at approximately 8:30 PM. The ride is 1.5 hours.

Orange Lions Volleyball League Grades 3-6 Led by youth coach Amanda and additional parent volunteer coaches, Join us for our new summer volleyball format for 3rd-6th graders to learn skills along with teammates in a new practice format that will enhance your games. Put your practice to the test in volleyball matches against nearby communities. This season the volleyball program will be led new volleyball coaches with experience leading youth programs. Participants will receive a team jersey. Coached by: Rookie Sports Club & Volunteer Parent Coaches

Orange Tackle Rookie Tackle Football - Grades 5 & 6 The Tackle Football program will return once again to compete in the Chagrin Valley Conference Rookie Tackle Football League. The youth tackle football team competes in a 7 on 7 format that is designed to give players an opportunity to participate in the game from many different positions. In partnership with the Cleveland Browns and the Chagrin Valley Conference, our goal is to teach the game in a safe and constructive football environment. The team will be coached by a parent volunteer coach, in partnership with the Orange High School varsity program. Equipment & Uniforms provided. Equipment pass-out will begin the week of August 10th. Coaches will communicate the schedules with families as the season approaches Scholarship opportunities are available.

Welcome to your Fall rec soccer league program. Practices are on Thursday's and led by volunteer coaches. Games will be played against neighboring communities on Saturday's. This is a great opportunity for kids to continue to learn the game and develop their soccer skills during practices as well as get the opportunity to play against other schools. Game times vary and will be released closer to the start of the season. All divisions will be broken up by genders. Coached by: Volunteer Coaches Location: Orange Soccer Fields & Shaker Soccer Fields Orange Rec Fall Mini Soccer League Grades 1 - 6 Grades 1-2 Girls 26FYS104 Grades 1-2 Boys 26FYS105 Grades 3-4 Girls 26FYS106 Grades 3-4 Boys 26FYS107 Grades 5-6 Girls 26FYS108 Grades 5-6 Boys 26FYS109

Welcome to your spring rec soccer league program. Practices are on Thursday's and led by volunteer coaches. Games will be played against neighboring communities on Saturday's. This is a great opportunity for kids to continue to learn the game and develop their soccer skills during practices as well as get the opportunity to play against other schools. Game times vary and will be released closer to the start of the season. All divisions will be broken up by genders. Coached by: Volunteer Coaches Location: Orange Soccer Fields & Shaker Soccer Fields Orange Rec Spring Mini Soccer League Grades 1 - 6 Grades 1-2 Girls 26SYS103 Grades 1-2 Boys 26SYS104 Grades 3-4 Girls 26SYS105 Grades 3-4 Boys 26SYS106 Grades 5-6 Girls 26SYS107 Grades 5-6 Boys 26SYS108

Game night is back but this time we are going outside! Grab your favorite board game or play one of ours. Friendly competition and fresh air, what could be better?

Participants will enjoy a relaxed and creative experience as they paint a guided project while sipping on refreshing mocktails. This program encourages self-expression, social interaction, and creativity in a supportive, low-pressure environment—perfect for unwinding, connecting with others, and having fun.

Participants will dive into the world of Paper Crafting by creating vibrant blooming paper flower pots that bring life to any space throughout the seasons. You will learn a step-by-step process that guides you through selecting the right materials, sealing techniques, and valuable insights into color combinations, textures, and design principles. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a beginner, you’ll leave with a beautiful, handcrafted arrangement that never wilts. All supplies provided.

Prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician. This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®). All textbooks, lab equipment and a certification exam voucher are included in the fee. Register and pay at www.ed2go.com/orangecommed. You will have 12 months to complete this 400 hour course. Click on the Advanced Career Training Catalog at the bottom center of the page. Orange Community Education & Recreation is approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board to provide Pharmacy Technician training. $3295

Grab your friends and join us Wednesday Nights at Brady Middle School for some Pick Up Basketball! All ages and abilities are welcome whether you can slam dunk, splash a three or not and are just looking for some fun exercise. We will make different informal teams every week for some friendly competition. Registration is for a 5-week session. Drop in may be available depending on space.

Pickleball is an invigorating hybrid paddle sport of table tennis and tennis on the size of a badminton court. It is fun for all ages and exceptionally "social" in nature! The benefits of pickleball are endless. More and more people have discovered the fun and benefits that pickleball brings. In a recent study, playing pickleball has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, Hand-eye coordination, agility, balance, and increased energy. But, most of all, it’s fun! These exciting clinics will be taught by a professional Pickleball Coach, Bill Tennant, AKA "Pickle-BILL". Bill came highly recommended to us from multiple sources to coach pickleball clinics for OCE&R. Bill has worked with over one thousand pickleball students, ranging from 7 years of age to 93 from never holding a paddle to high-level competitive pickleball athletes in Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. NOTE: ALL SESSIONS will run rain or shine and ALL EQUIPMENT will be provided. ALL classes are limited to an 8:1 student to teacher ratio so that students are provided quality hands-on instructional time. DESCRIPTION OF PICKLEBALL LEVELS: We want to ensure that our weekly classes are run with other players of similar level to create the best learning experience for all. Please carefully read the descriptions on our website to see where you best fit in. Please note: that the instructor may adjust your level ranking. Pickle 101: Introduction: An intro to pickleball. No previous experience necessary. If you have taken a workshop/clinic, and have started playing but not been playing frequently, this class works well for you. Although all equipment will be supplied, it is asked after the first class to do your best in obtaining your own paddle. Our pro “Pickleball Bill” will help provide suggestions / recommendations. You will learn and introduction to basic fundamentals including the grip, stance, footwork, basic dinking, how to serve and return, etc. Pickle 102: Designed for ANY students who have already taken the Pickle-Bill’s Level 101 and 101+ and have a minimum of 6 months in frequent recreation play 2x+/week. This class will only give a small recap from 101+ and will then start to focus more on playing the game while working on the 3rd and 5th shots to successfully transition to the NVZ line. It is also meant to build confidence in the basics, and by the end of this level, participants will have now learned some basic court positioning and hitting strategies, completed footwork drills, along with the concepts of “firefighting” and how to come out on top! Pickle 102 Prerequisites: Taken a combo of 3+ (Pickle 101/101+ series of classes) based on student’s needs. Have been playing 6+months of rec. play at least 2x/week. Consistently serve and return 80% or more in play and can keep accurate score. Are fully comfortable on both backhand and forehand shots from anywhere on the court. Mastered Pickle-Bill’s first four basic solo drills on the forehand and backhand, with 100 consistent repetitions in each of the four drills. Pickle 201: Designed for players who have been playing consistently for a good 9+ months and have a developed backhand and forehand from anywhere on the court. This player already understand the rules and can keep accurate scoring. We will work on fundamentals of proper technique and technical parameters for developing a strong forehand, backhand, volley (hitting out of the air), developing footwork, effective blocking and absorption drills; hitting consistent serves, returns, 3rd shot drops, drives, and learning the “dink” game and how to maintain rallies and stay in the point. Pickle 201 Prerequisites: Completed “intro to pickleball 101”, and “beginner plus pickleball 102”, and/or have played consistently for over 1 year, understand the rules, and can keep accurate score. Can move around the court in a balanced, safe manner with PROPER and consistent footwork (shuffling/hops/lunging/etc) Can serve off a bounce or toss and gets 90% (or close to) in. Can maintain a rally consistently of 10+ touches. Consistently employs the concept of tethering in his/her game for court coverage. Very comfortable with both the backhand and forehand groundstrokes from the baseline and can return serves 75% of the time in play using either backhand or forehand.