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ProgramsPage2 AutismSpeaks,ClevelandMetroparks,FairmountCenterfortheArts,FineArts

AssociationPage3 GeaugaPublicLibrary,GeaugaParkDistrict,GeaugaSeniorCenter, KenstonCommunity,LakeMetroparksPage4 MayfieldVillage,OrangeCommunityRecreation,

MilestonesAutismResources,SolonRecreation,theJohnMurrayCenter,theUpsideofDowns

ActivitiesPage5 AmusementParks/Waterparks/FunCenterPage6 Art/Drawing/Pottery/Ceramic/Crafts,Astronomy,Page7 ATV’s/DirtBikes/OffRoading,Beaches,Page8 Biking/Hiking,Boating,CampsPage10 Caves/Caverns,Cooking/CakeDecorating,Page11 Crocheting/Knitting/Sewing/QuiltingPage12 DiscGolf,Festivals/FairsPage13Fitness/Gymnastics/Fun,Page15 Gardens,Geocaching/Earthcaching/Questing,HorsebackRiding,Page16 MartialArts,Page17 Museums/ArtGalleries,Page20 MusicLessonsandTherapy,Paintball,PlaygroundsPage21 RaceTracks/DragStrips/KartingPage22 RockWallClimbing,Skiing/Snowboarding/TubingPage23 Sledding/CrossCountrySkiing/Snowshoeing,Page24 Splashpads/Sprayparks,SportsPage28 TheatreProductions,TheatreandDanceLessonsPage29 VacationsPage31 VolunteerOpportunitiesPage32 ZipLining/RopesCourses,Zoos/Aquariums

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Please note most activities have fees

** has adapted programs, programs for special needs, or we know they will work with special needs

PROGRAMS1.AutismSpeaks**–www.autismspeaks.orgThisisasitethatprovidesresourcesformanysituationsforthosewithautism,althoughsomeoftheresourcesareforallwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.TofindtheseresourcesyouwouldgototheirwebsiteandclickonFamiliesandAdults,andthenclickonresourceguide.YouwouldnarrowitdowntoOhioandtherewillbealistofoptions.Onceyoupickthelistyoucanthennarrowitfurtherdowntowithinyourzipcode.Therearesocialopportunitiesonthissiteunderadultsandthenrecandleisure.2.ClevelandMetroparks-www.clevelandmetroparks.comTheClevelandMetroparksalsohavealottodo.Tofindoutwhatgototheirwebsiteandeitherclickontheeventcalendarfordailyeventsorclickonactivitiestofindoutaboutspecificactivitiessuchasarchery,boating,golf,sledding,fishing,andswimming,tonameafew.3.FairmountCenterfortheArts–www.fairmountcenter.orgTheFairmountCenteroffersmanyprogramsthatfallmostlyunderthebroadheadingsofArt,dance,fitness,musicandtheatre.Toseetheirvastofferingsgototheirwebsiteandclickontheircoursecataloguetoseetheircurrentsession.ClickonnewsandEventstoseespecialevents.4.FineArtsAssociation–http://fineartsassociation.orgThisisinLakeCountybutnotfarfromGeauga.Theyhavevisualartsclasses(clay,watercolor,drawing,oilandacrylicpainting,ceramics,cartooning,calligraphy),dance(ballet,jazz,Pilates,yoga),music(piano,brass,guitar,percussion,voice,oboe,clarinet,sax,flute,bassoon)andtheaterforchildren,teensandadults.Thereisalsoaneventstabthathasfreeconcertsandmore.

35.GeaugaCountyPublicLibrary–http://geaugalibrary.netTheLibraryhaslocationsinChesterland,Chardon,MiddlefieldandBainbridge.Theyhavemanyprogramssuchascrafts,bookclubs,storytimes,ancestrysearchesandmanyholidaythemedevents.Theirwebsitehasacalendarthatoutlineswhenandwhereeverythingtakesplace.Justclickontheeventscalendartab.6.GeaugaParkDistrict-www.geaugaparkdistrict.orgGeaugaParkshaveanumberofparksandanumberofprograms.ToobtainalistgototheirwebsiteandclickonFindaprogram/eventfortheircalendarorclickonThingstodoforspecialeventsorspecificactivities.7.GeaugaSeniorCenters–http://co.geauga.oh.us/departments/agingTherearefourseniorcentersinGeauga,namelyChardon,ChagrinFalls,MiddlefieldandWestGeauga.Theyeachhavetheirowndailyschedule.Tofindtheschedulesgototheabovewebsiteandclickonmonthlynewsletteronthebottomleftofthepage.Thiswillpullupthecurrentnewsletterthatcontainsthescheduleforallthecenters.Thereisalottodoifyouareover60.8.KenstonCommunity–www.kenstoncommunityed.orgKenstoncommunityhasawideselectionofprogramsthatareopentoall.Theyarenotadaptiveprograms.Theonlyprogramsthatarenotopentoallaretheirkid’ssportsprograms.Ifyourcommunityhasaprogramsimilaryouhavetoregisterwithyourcommunity.(iebaseball)Toseetheselection,gototheirwebsiteandclickontheCurrentCataloguewhichisonthebottomleftofthesite.YoucanalsoclickontheRegistertabtogettotheirprograms.Theyhavemusiclessons,drawing,photography,karate,fitness,exercise,bandandmuchmore.Thereisalsoacommunityeventstabthatoutlinesspecialevents.9.LakeMetroparks**–www.lakemetroparks.comTheLakeMetroparksalsohasanextensiveprogramforanyone.Thehavethingslikegeocaching,hiking,biking,fishing,skiing,andmuchmore.Inordertofindeverythingthattheyhave,gototheirwebsiteandclickeithereventsoractivities.Theyalsohaveanadaptiveprogramformanyactivities.Tofindtheseprogramsclickontheactivitiestabandthenadaptedprogramming.10.MayfieldVillage**–www.mayfieldvillage.com

4MayfieldVillagehasaverylargeadaptedprogramforthosewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.TheseprogramsareopentoGeaugaCountyResidents.TogetalistofprogramsyouneedtogototheirwebsiteandclickonRecreationPrograms(underRecreation)andyouwillseeadaptiverecreation.TheydotripstoCaptainsgames,MonstergamesandCavsgames,aswellassports,fitness,hiking,bowling,gamenightsandmuchmore.11.OrangeCommunityRecreation**–www.orangerec.comOrangehasanextensiveprogramthatisopentonon-residents,bothadaptiveandregular.Theiradaptiveprogramsincludewoodworking,theatreandtrips.Theirnon-adaptiveprogramsarenumerous.Togetalist,gototheirwebsiteandclicktheactivitybrochure.Theadaptiveprogramsaresprinkledthroughoutthebrochure.12.MilestonesAutismResources**–www.milestones.orgThisisanotherresourcewebsiteforthosewithautismthatalsohassomeresourcesforallwithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Tofindwhatisavailablegototheirwebsiteandlookunderonlineresources.Thereisacalendarthatshowsdailyevents.YoucanalsolookundertheresourcecenterandthenunderSocialandRecreation.13.SolonRecreation**–www.solonrec.orgSolonalsohasaverylargeadaptedprogramthattheycallBlueRibbonProgramming.Thisisopentonon-solonresidents.Toreachtheirlistofeventsgototheirwebsite,clickonthelinkforBlueRibbonProgrammingandthenclickontheappropriatecalendar.TheydotripstotheGladiatorsandNauticaQueen,aswellassports,karaoke,picnics,art,dance,movies,bowlingandmuchmore.14.TheJohnMurrayCenter–Chardon–www.geauga.org/john-murray-center/Thisisadropincenterforadultswhoareexperiencing,and/orrecoveringfrommentalillness.Theyprovidesocial,educational,andsupportservices.Theygoonmanydaytripseachmonth.15.TheUpsideofDowns**–www.theupsideofdowns.orgThisorganizationnotonlyhelpsfamiliesofthosewithdownsyndromebutalsohavesocialeventsthatanyonecangotosuchasthepopularKaraokenightatToth’sinMentor.TheyalsodotheBuddyWalk,andhaveaprogramcalledMind,BodySouldesignedtoeducate.Theyput

5onalotofactivitiesthatcanbeseenattheirwebsite.Lookattheupcomingeventscalendarontheirhomepage.ACTIVITIESAMUSEMENTPARKS/WATERPARKS/FUNCENTERAdventureZone–FC-Geneva-on-the-Lake-www.adventurezonefun.comCastawayBay-WP–Sandusky-www.castawaybay.comCedarPoint–AP-Sandusky–www.cedarpoint.comConeyIsland–AP-Cincinnati–www.coneyislandpark.comDownviewSportsCenter–FC-CuyahogaFalls–www.cityofcf.com/play/downviewFun-n-Stuff–FC-Macedonia–www.fun-n-stuff.comGreatWolfLodge–WP-Sandusky,Mason–www.greatwolf.comGhostlyManorThrillCenter–FC–Sandusky–www.ghostlymanor.comHersheyPark–AP/WP–Hershey,PA-www.hersheypark.comIdlewildandSoakZone–Ligonier,PA–www.idlewild.comI-XIndoorAmusementPark–Cleveland–http://ixamusementpark.comJungleJacksLanding–AP-Powell–www.columbuszoo.orgKalahari–WP-Sandusky–www.kalahariresort.comKennywood–AP–WestMifflin,PA–www.kennywood.comKing’sIsland–AP-Mason–www.visitkingsisland.comMauiSandsIndoorWaterpark–WP-Sandusky–www.mauisands.comMemphisKiddiePark–Brooklyn–www.memphiskiddiepark.comPioneerWaterpark–WP-Chardon–http://pioneerwaterland.comRinkyDinkFamilyFunCenter–FC-Medina–www.rinkydinkminigolf.comRockinRobinsAmazone–FC-Medina-www.myamazone.comSluggersandPutters–FC–CanalFulton–www.sluggers-putters.comSplashBayIndoorWaterPark–WP–Maumee–www.splashbayresort.comSwings-N-Things–AP-OlmsteadTwp.-www.sntfun.comTheBeachWaterpark–WP-Mason–www.thebeachwaterpark.comTheWateringHole–WP–PortClinton–http://waterholeatmonsoon.comTuscoraPark–FC-NewPhiladelphia–www.newphilaoh.com/html/tuscora_park/WaldameerPark–AP/WP–Erie,PA–http://waldameer.comWaterworksFamilyAquatic–WP-CuyahogaFalls-www.cityofcf.com/play/water-worksZoombeziBayWaterpark–Powell–https://zoombezibay.columbuszoo.org

6ART,DRAWING,POTTERY,CERAMICS,CRAFTSFairmountCenter–Novelty–www.fairmountcenter.org

• Ceramics,Clay,Art,Graphicart,Watercolor,Workshops,JewelryFindArt**–Chesterland,Ohio–www.findartchesterland.com

• Specificallyforspecialneeds/autism• Drawingandmixedmedia

FluxMetalArts–Mentor–www.fluxmetalarts.com• Metals,leather

InnovativeArts–Chesterland–www.innovativearts-studio.com• Pottery,woodworking,drawing,painting,jewelry-making

JoAnnFabrics–Mentor,MayfieldHeights,Solon,Hudson–www.joann.com• Jewelrymaking,crafts

Metzenbaumcenter**-Chesterland–www.geaugadd.org• Artclass

Michael’s–MayfieldHeights,Mentor,Aurora–www.michaels.com• Crafts,Painting,DrawingandFloraldesign

OrangeArtCenter–PepperPike–www.orangerec.com/orangeartcenter• Clay,paint,drawing,sculpting,pottery,jewelry,glass

PatCatan’s–Painesville–www.patcatans.com• Painting,crafts

SpiritofClay–MayfieldVillage–www.spiritofclay.net• workingwithclay,pottery,glassfusing

ValleyArtCenter–ChagrinFalls–www.valleyartcenter.org• painting,glass,clay,carving,flowersandmore

ASTRONOMYAstronomyClubofAkron–Akron–www.acaoh.orgBlackRiverAstronomicalSociety–Brunswick–www.blackriverastro.orgBrunswickAstronomyClub–Brunswick–www.brunswickastronomyclub.comChagrinValleyAstronomicalSociety–ChagrinFalls–http://cvas.cvas-north.comClevelandAstronomicalSociety–Cle.–www.clevelandastronomicalsociety.orgCuyahogaAstronomicalAssociation–NorthOlmstead–http://cuyastro.orgMahoningValleyAstronomicalSociety–Braceville-http://mvobservatory.comWildernessCenterAstronomyClub–Wilmot–www.twcac.org

7ATV’s/DIRTBIKES/OFFROADINGAmherstMeadowlarksMotorcycleC.–Amherst-www.meadowlarks.50megs.com

• PrivateClubforDirtbikesAppleCabinMXTrack-Lodi–Facebook–AppleCabinMXTrack

• Dirtbikes,ATV’sBattlesburgMXPark–Waynesburg-Facebook–BattlesburgMX

• ATV’s,dirtbikesBearCreekAmphitheaterTrails–EastSparta–www.bearcreek.us

• Dirtbikes,ATV’sMalvernRacing–Waynesburg-www.racemalvern.com

• Dirtbikes,ATV’sOhioInternationalRaceway-Ravenna–www.oirmx.com

• Dirtbikes,ATV’s,UTV’sPineLakeRaceway-Jefferson-http://fischercycleracing.com/Pine_LakeorFB

• Dirtbikes,ATV’sRamJamSportsplex-Lorain-http://ramjamsportsplex.com

• Dirtbikes,ATV’sSmithRoadRaceway–Medina–Facebook–SmithRoadRaceway

• Dirtbikes,ATV’sSouthingtonOffroadPark–Garrettsville–www.southingtonoffroad.com

• JeepsTVLandMX-Pierpont–http://trevorvines.com

• DirtbikesYoungstownMX-Youngstown-Facebook-YoungstownMX

• DirtbikesWesternReserveMotorcycleClub–Salem–www.westernreservemc.com

• PrivateClubfordirtbikes,ATV’sWebsiteforInformation–www.riderplanet-usa.comBEACHESEdgewaterLakePark–Cleveland–www.clevelandmetroparks.comEuclidBeachPark–Cleveland–www.clevelandmetroparks.comFairportHarborPark-FairportHarbor-www.lakemetroparks.comGenevaStatePark–Geneva–http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/geneva

8HeadlandsBeachStatePark-Mentor-http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/headlandsHuntingtonReservation–Cleveland–www.clevelandmetroparks.comMentorBeachPark–Mentor-on-the-Lake–http://cityofmentor.com/playBIKING/HIKINGClevelandMetroparks–Cuyahoga,Geauga–www.clevelandmetroparks.com

• SquawRock,ChagrinFalls–Squire’sCastle,WilloughbyandmanymoreEmeraldLaceTrail–Cuyahoga,Lake–www.clevelandmetroparks.comGeaugaParkDistrict–Geauga–www.geaugaparkdistrict.orgGreatOhioLake-to-RiverGreenway–Ashtabula,Trumbull,Mahoning,-www.eastgatecog.org/GOLTRG.aspxHeadwatersTrail-MantuatoGarrettsville–www.traillink.com/trail/headwatersHoldenArboretum–Kirtland–www.holdenarb.orgLakeMetroparksGreenwayCorridor–Painesville–www.lakemetroparks.comLakeMetroparks–LakeCounty–www.lakemetroparks.comMapleHighlandsTrail–Chardon–www.geaugaparkdistrict.orgNelsonLedgesQuarryPark–Garrettsville–www.nlqp.comNelson–KennedyLedgesStatePark–NelsonTownship-http://parks.ohiodnr.govOhio&ErieCanalTowpath–Cuyahoga,Summit–www.ohioanderiecanalway.comPundersonStatePark–Newbury–http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/pundersonWesternReserveGreenway–Ashtabula,Trumbull–www.traillink.com/trail/western-reserve-greenwayBOATINGClevelandMetroparks–Clevelandarea–www.clevelandmetroparks.comGeaugaParkDistrict–GeaugaCounty–www.geaugaparkdistrict.orgPundersonStatePark–Newbury–http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/pundersonCAMPS(somecampsacceptwaiverssocheckwiththem)AchievementCenters**(CampCheerful)–Strongsville–www.achievementcenters.org/programs

• Thiscampoffersdaycamps,residentialcamps,weekendrespitecamps,campforChildrenwithAutism,andRiverRockadultdayprogram.Thereareprogramsforadults,teensandadults.Theyalsotakewaivers.

9AkronRotaryCamp**–Akron–www.akronymca.org/rotarycamp

• Thiscampisforkidsandadults,asoffersovernightcamps,daycamps,andrespitecamps.

CampBurton–Burton–www.campburton.org• Thiscamphasanadventuredaycamp,kids’residentcamp,andafamilycamp.

CampChristopher**Bath–http://ccdocle.org/camp-christopher• TheClevelandCatholicCharitiesrunsthisovernightcampandrespitecampandthey

takewaivers.CampConnect**–Akron-www.hattielarlham.org

• Thiscampisforchildren,teensandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilities.Onceyougototheirwebsite,hittheservicestab,andgosummercamps

CampCourageous**–Whitehouse–http://campcourageous.com• Thisisaspecialneedscampthatoffersresidentialcampandrespitecampsforthose15

andolder.AlsoYouthcampsages5-18.TheyacceptwaiversCampEchoingHills**-Warsaw–www.campechoinghills.org

• ThisisaChristiancampthatofferscampandrespitecampforadultsandchildren.Theydotakewaivers.

CampHappiness**–Wickliffe,Parma,Lakewood–http://ccdocle.org/program/camp-happiness

• TheClevelandCatholicCharitiesrunsthiscampasadaycampthatprovidessocial,recreationalandeducationalservicesduringthesummermonthsforkidsages5-21.

CampNuhop**–Perrysville–http://nuhop.org• Thisisaspecialneedscampthatoffersresidentialsummercampforkidsaswellas

respitecampsthroughtheyear.CampParadise**–Seville–http://shc-medina.org/camp-paradise

• Thiscampisforkidsandadultswithdisabilities.Theyofferresidentcamp,respitecamp,anddaycamp.

CampSueOsborn**–Burton,Perry-www.campsueosborn.org• Thiscampoffersdaycamp,residencecampsandAlumnicampsforspecialneeds

individuals.CampWhitewood–Windsor–www.4hcampwhitewood.com

• Thiscampoffersresidentcamps,daycamps,maplesyruptours,andAmishpancakebreakfasts.Thisisnotacampspecificallyforthosewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.

EasterSealsNorthernOhio**–NOhio–www.easterseals.com/noh• TheyoffersummerscampstokidswithdisabilitiesinlocationsinnorthernOhio.

10HighbrookLodge**–Chardon–www.clevelandsightcenter.org/highbrook-lodge

• Theyoffercampforadultsandteensthatareblindorhavelowvision.HiramHouseCamp–ChagrinFalls–www.hiramhousecamp.org

• Thiscampoffersdayandovernightcamps.JoniandFriends–Ohio–www.joniandfriends.org/ohio

• Thisorganizationofferscampsforfamiliesthatlivewithdisabilities.TheyareofferedallovertheUnitedStates.

RecreationUnlimited**–Ashley–www.recreationunlimited.org• Thisisacampthatoffersyearroundprogramsinsports,recreationandeducationfor

thosewithdevelopmentaldisabilities,bothadultsandkids.Theyofferweekendrespitecamps,summerandwinterresidentialcamps,summerdaycampsandspecialtycamps(prader-willi,spindabifida,autism)Theytakewaivers

RescueVillageCamp–RussellTownship–www.geaugahumane.org• Thisisakid’ssummercamp.Tofindtheregistration,gotothewebsite,clickonthetab

programs/servicesandthenclickontohumaneeducationtab.S.M.I.L.E.Summercamp**–Twinsburg–http://smilesummercamp.com

• Thisisatherapeuticdaycamprunbyaspeechtherapistteachingsocialskills,communication,andemotionalregulation.

SteppingStones**-Cincinnati–http://steppingstonesohio.org• Theyofferresidentcamps,andrespitecampstoadultsandchildren.Theyalsodo

campsoverholidays.CAVES/CAVERNSCrystalCave–Put-In-Bay-www.heinemanswinery.com/crystalcave.aspHockingHillsStatePark–OldMan’sCave,AshCave,RochHouse–http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghillsIndianTrailCaverns–Carey–http://indiantrailcaverns.comOhioCaverns–WestLiberty–www.ohiocaverns.comOlentangyIndianCaverns–Delaware–www.olentangyindiancaverns.comPerry’sCave–Put-In-Bay–http://perryscave.comSenecaCaverns–Bellevue-www.senecacavernsohio.comZaneShawneeCaverns–Bellefontaine–http://zaneshawneecaverns.comCOOKINGCLASSES/CAKEDECORATINGJoAnnFabrics–Mentor,MayfieldHeights,Solon,Hudson–www.joann.com

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• Cakedecorating,cupcakesKingArthurFlour–Onlineclasses–www.kingarthurflour.comorthrough

www.craftsy.comLorettaPaganiniSchoolofcooking–Chesterland-www.lpscinc.com

• FullcookingschoolorindividualclassesMichael’s–MayfieldHeights,Beachwood,Mentor–www.michaels.com

• CakedecoratingSurLaTable–Woodmere-www.surlatable.com

• IndividualclassesSweetBeginnings–Willoughby–Facebook,SweetBeginnings

• CakedecoratingWesternReserveSchoolofCooking–CLEorHudsonwww.wrsoc.com

• FullcookingschoolorindividualclassesWilliams-SonomaCookingClass–Beachwood–216-839-1780

• JuniorChef,andadultcookingclassesYoungChef’sAcademy–Mentor,Solon–http://solonoh.youngchefacademy.com

• CookingclassesforkidsCROCHETING,KNITTING,SEWINGANDQUILTINGLESSONSJoAnnFabrics–Mentor,MayfieldHeights,Solon,Hudson-www.joann.com

• Crocheting,knitting,quiltingandsewinglessonsMichaels–Mentor,MayfieldHeights,Aurora,-www.michaels.com

• CrochetingandKnittinglessonsParkBenchDesign–Mentor–www.parkbenchdesign.com

• Hostsquiltingretreats• Lessons–contactBethatbethpbd@gmail.comor440-567-7950

PatCatan’s–Painesville-www.patcatans.com• CrochetingandKnittinglessons

TheArtfulYarn–ChagrinFalls–www.theartfulyarn.com• Crochetingandknittinglessons

QuiltsandSewForth–Mentor–www.quiltsandsewforth.com• Havetocallforprivatequiltinglessons

12DISC(FRISBEE)GOLFCentervilleMillsPark–Bainbridge–www.bainbridgetwp.com/departmentsGeorgeKnoxPark–Middlefield–www.middlefieldohio.com/recreation-parksLakeShorePark–Ashtabula–www.lakeshoreparkashtabula.orgOsbornePark–Willoughby–http://willoughbyohio.com/parks-recreation/PainesvilleRecPark–Painesville–http://painesvillediscgolf.wordpress.comPaintCreekStatePark-Bainbridge-http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/paintcreekPikeLakeStatePark–Bainbridge-http://parks.ohodnr.gov/pikelakePundersonStatePark-Newbury–http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/pundersonSimsPark–Euclid–www.cityofeuclid.com/recreationSunnyLakePark–Aurora–www.auroraoh.com/748/Disc-Golf-CourseFESTIVALS/FAIRSSPRINGBlossomFestival–ChagrinFalls–http://cvjcf.publishpath.com/blossomtimeGeaugaCountyMapleFestival-Chardon-www.maplefestival.comRibCook-Off-Willoughby–http://downtownWilloughbyOhio.com/ribs/Water’sEdgeArtFestival–Novelty–www.facebook.com/WatersEdgeArtFestivalSUMMERAshtabulaCountyFair–Jefferson–www.ashtabulafair.comBrewFest–Chardon–www.chardontomorrow.org/eventsCuyahogaCountyFair–Berea-http://cuyfair.comGarrettsvilleSummerfest–Garrettsville-http://garrettsvillesummerfest.comKirtlandKiwanisStrawberryFest–www.kiwanisofkirtland.org/Berry-Festival.htmlLakeCountyFair–Painesville–http://lakecountyfair.orgLoveFestMusicFestival–Chardon–http://chardonlovefest.weebly.comMespoOxRoast–Mespotamia–www.mespofire.comPortageCountyRandolphFair–Randolph–http://randolphfair.comRaccoonFest–Burton–http://centuryvillagemuseum.org/p/eventsSt.MaryFestival–Chardon–www.stmaryfestivalchardon.orgSummitCountyFair–Tallmadge–http://summitfair.comTrumbullCountyFair–Cortland–http://trumbullcountyfair.comTwinsDayFestival–Twinsburg–www.twinsdays.orgZucchiniFestival–Chardon–www.emeraldrose.org/news-and-events

13FALLAppleButterFestival–Burton–http://centuryvillagemuseum.orgAshtabulaCoveredBridgeFestival–Jefferson–www.coveredbridgefestival.orgFallFest18thCenturyFestival–Brecksville–www.clevelandmetroparks.comGeaugaCountyFair–Burton–www.geaugafair.comGenevaGrapeJamboree–Geneva–www.grapejamboree.comOx-toberfest–Burton–www.burtonchamberofcommerce.org/ox-toberfestPotatoFestival–Mantua–www.facebook.com/MantuaPotatoFestPumpkinFestival–Huntsburg–www.destinationgeauga.com/members/huntsburgpumpkinfestivalStarkCountyFair–Canton–https://starkcountyfair.comWoollyBearFestival–Vermilion–http://vermilionchamber.net/festivals/mantuaWINTERChardonWinterfest–Chardon-www.chardontomorrow.org/eventsFarmparkIceFestival–Kirtland–www.clevelandmetroparks.comFrozenFest–Russell–www.geaugaparkdistrict.orgMedinaIceFestival–Medina-www.mainstreetmedina.comFITNESS,GYMNASTICSANDFUNActiveApe**–Geauga-gaboon91@yahoo.com

• Theyofferpersonaltrainingtoindividualswithspecialneeds,andwillworkinhomeorwilltaketoalocalgym

AllAroundGymnastics–Mentor–www.allaroundgymnasticsacademy.com• Theyoffergymnastics,cheer,trampoline,andtumbling.

AnytimeFitness–Chesterland–www.anytimefitness.com• Thisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms

BodySculpting–Chardon,Bainbridge,ChagrinFalls–http://flexcity.com• Bodysculptingprograms

ChagrinValleyAthleticClub–www.cvaclub.com• Thiscluboffersracquetsports,aquatics,andfitnessprograms.

Chery’sGymnastics–AuburnTwp.–http://cherysgymnasticsandbeyond.com• Theyoffertumbling,parkour,recreationalhandsprings,martialartsandswords,

gymnastics,andcamps.Curves–Middlefield–www.curves.com

• Thisisalimitedgym

14DynamicFitnessSolutions–Bainbridge–www.dfsyourgym.com

• Thisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms.EmethGymnastics–Middlefield–http://emethgym.com

• Emethoffersgymnastics,andtumblingforkids’ages18monthsthrough18EverybodiesGym–Chardon–www.everybodiesgm.com

• Thisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms.FitnessPlus–Middlefield–http://fitnessplusonline.com

• Thisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms.FitnessTogether–ChagrinFalls–http://fitnesstogether.com/chagrin-falls

• Thisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms.GeaugaCountyYMCA–Chardon–www.clevelandymca.org/geauga-chardon.html

• Theyoffernospecialadaptiveprogramsbuthaveawiderangeofathleticservicesandprograms

HambdenHealthandFitness–Hambden–www.facebook.com/hambdenhealthandfitness• Itisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms.

JasmineDragons–Chardon–www.thejasminedragons.com• Theyofferaerial–acrobatdanceforkidsandyogaforkidsandadults,

Jazzercise–Burton,Chesterland,Montville–www.jazzerise.com• OfferstheJazzerciseprogram.

LakeErieGymnastics–Mentor–www.lakeeriegymnastics.com• Theyoffergymnastics,tumblingandmartialartsacroforages5throughadult.

RiPTFitness–Bainbridge–http://riptcleveland.com• Thisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprograms.

SkyZone**–HighlandHeights–www.skyzone.com/highlandheights• TheyofferspecialneedsopenjumpseveryMondayfrom4:30-6:00for$10.Itisclosed

tothegeneralpublicduringthattime.SnapFitness–ChagrinFalls,Middlefield,Chardon–www.snapfitness.com

• ThisisafullservicegymwithweightsandprogramsTheJumpYard–NorthRoyalton–www.jumpyardcleveland.com

• Thisbusinessisaninflatablesplaceforkids.UnitedGymnasticsSchool–Chesterland–www.unitedgymnasticsschool.com

• Theyoffertumblingandgymnasticsforages2-18,parkourforages8throughadult,andfootballandsoccerskillsforages6-12.

15X-CelAthleticsCheerandTumble–Chesterland–www.x-celathletics.com

• Theyoffercheer,trampolineandtumbling.GARDENSClevelandBotanicalGardens–Cleveland–www.cbgarden.orgFellowsRiversideGardens–Youngstown-www.millcreekmetroparks.orgHoldenArboretum–Kirtland–www.holdenarb.orgRockefellerParkGreenhouses–Cleveland–www.facebook.com/RockefellerGreenhouseStanHywetHallandGardens–Akron–www.stanhywet.orgGEOCACHING/EARTHCACHING/QUESTINGwww.geocaching.comforinformationandgeocachingsiteswww.earthcache.orgforinformationandearthcachingsitesClevelandMetroparks–Cleveland–www.clevelandmetroparks.com

• ClickonparksthenvisitthenactivitiesthengeocachingCuyahogaValleyNationalPark–Brecksville–www.nps.gov/cuva

• Clickontheplanyourvisittab,thenthingstodo,thenoutdooractivities,thenearthcachingorquesting.

GeaugaParkDistrict–Geauga–www.geaugaparkdistrict.org• ClickonThingstodotabthengeocaching

LakeCountyGeoTour–Lake–www.lakevisit.com/geotour/index.htmlLakeMetroparks–LakeCounty–www.lakemetroparks.com

• ClickonActivitiestabthengeocachingOhioandErieCanalway–www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/main/questing.aspxHORSEBACKRIDINGBainbridgeEquestrianCenter–Bainbridge–www.bainbridgeequestriancenter.comBeracahValleyFarm**–Chardon–https://beracahvalleyfarm.wordpress.com/ChagrinValleyFarms–ChagrinFalls–www.chagrinvalleyfarm.comDoubleDeuceFarmInc.–Concord–http://doubledeucefarm.comDurkeeHillStables–Middlefield–www.durkeehillstables.comEllrickFarm–Chardon–Chardon–http://ellrickfarms.comFieldstoneFarm**–ChagrinFalls–www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com

• TherapeuticridingspecificallyforthosewithdisabilitiesFosterJimenezShowStables–Novelty–www.fosterjimenez.com

16LittleGlenStables–Chardon–http://littleglenstables.comRedRaiderStables–Novelty–www.redraiderstables.comRichBradshawTraining–Burton–www.facebook.com/richbradshawtrainingScenicRunEquestrian–Novelty–www.facebook.com/Scenic-Run-Equestrian-Center

SkyPointFarm–Newbury–www.skypointfarm.comSummerWindStables–Chesterland–www.summerwindstables.comSynergyEquestrian–Chardon–www.facebook.com/synergyequestrianllcWoodwindFarm–Newbury–http://woodwind-farm.comMARTIALARTSChagrinFallsKukSulDoAcademy–ChagrinFalls–www.kuksuldoacademy.com

• Thisacademyoffersprogramsforthose5throughadults.ChardonATA–Chardon–www.chardonata.com

• ChardonATAoffersprogramsforchildren,teensandadultGrandValleyKarate–Orwell–http://gvkarate.com

• GrandValleyoffersprogramsfromage5throughadult.GriffonRawlMMAAcademy–Mentor-www.ohio-mma.com

• Theyofferprogramsforchildrenandadults.KarateInstituteofAmerica–MunsonTwp.–www.karate-institute.com

• TheyofferprogramsforchildrenandadultsOdayaka–Chardon–http://odayakamartialarts.com

• OdayakaoffersprogramsforchildrenandadultsOkinawanKarate–Chesterland–http://chesterlandkaratecenter.com

• Theyofferprogramsforchildrenandadults.TaiChiInstituteUSA–ChagrinFalls–http://sites.google.com/site/edwardniam

• offersweeklyTaiChi,QiGongandPaKuaChangclassesTracy’sKarateandFitness–ChagrinFalls–http://tracyskarateandfitness.com

• Tracy’soffersKarateandfitnesstoall.TheyhaveaFacebookpagethatgivesmoreinformation,astheirwebsiteisexperiencingproblems.

UppercutMartialArts–Novelty–www.facebook.com/UppercutMartialArts• OriginalMethodKajukenboisnowbeingofferedrighthereinGeauga

WCTAChardon–Chardon–http://colestaekwondo.com• Taekwondoforkids3+,teens,andadults

17MUSEUMS/ARTGALLERIESAshtabulaCountyAshtabulaCountyHistoricalSociety–Ashtabula–www.ashtcohs.com

• OperatesBlakesleeLogCabin,GiddingsLawOffice,JennieMungerGregoryMemorialMuseum

AshtabulaMaritimeMuseum-Ashtabula–www.ashtcohs.com/ashtabulas-4-museums.htmlConneautHistoricalRailroadMuseum–Conneaut–www.facebook.com/chrrmHubbardHouseUndergroundRailroadM.-Ashtabula–www.hubbardhouseugrrmuseum.orgJeffersonDepot–Jefferson-https://sites.google.com/a/jeffersondepotvillage.orgOlin’sMuseumofCoveredBridges-Ashtabula–http://coveredbridgemuseum.orgCuyahogaCountyBaseballHeritageMuseum–Cleveland–http://baseballheritagemuseum.orgBedfordHistoricalSociety–Bedford-www.bedfordohiohistory.org

• Museum,1832HezekiahDunhamHouse,Wheeling&LakeErieDepotChildren’sMuseum–Cleveland–www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.orgChristmasStoryHouseandMuseum-Cleveland-www.achristmasstoryhouse.comClevelandGraysArmory–Cleveland–http://graysarmory.comClevelandMuseumofArt–Cleveland-www.clevelandart.orgClevelandMuseumofNaturalHistory–Cleveland–www.cmnh.orgClevelandPoliceMuseum–Cleveland–www.clevelandpolicemuseum.orgGreatLakesScienceCenter–Cleveland–http://greatscience.comInternationalWomen’sAirandSpaceM.-Cleveland-http://iwasm.orgLakeErieNature&ScienceCenter–BayVillage–www.lensc.orgMuseumofContemporaryArt–Cleveland-www.mocacleveland.orgNASAGlenn–Cleveland-www.nasa.gov/centers/glennNatureCenteratShakerLakes–Cleveland–www.shakerlakes.orgRockandRollHallofFame–Cleveland-http://www.rockhall.comShakerMuseum–ShakerHeights–http://shakerhistoricalsociety.orgStearnsHomestead–Parma-www.stearnshomestead.comStrongsvilleHistoricalVillage-Strongsville–http://www.strongsvillehistoricalsociety.orgUSSCod–Cleveland–http://usscod.orgWesternReserveHistoricalSociety–Cleveland–www.wrhs.org

• ClevelandHistoryCenter(ChisholmHalleCostumeWing,CrawfordAuto-AviationMuseum,Hay-MckinneyMansion),Loghurst,ShandyHall,HaleFarmandVillage

18GeaugaCountyCenturyVillageMuseum–Burton–http://centuryvillagemuseum.orgChagrinFallsHistoricalM.-ChagrinFalls-http://chagrinfallshistoricalsociety.orgChesterlandHistoricalVillage–Chesterland–www.chesterlandhistoricalvillage.orgHistoricalEngineSociety–Burton–http://historicalengine.comMiddlefieldHistoricalSociety–Middlefield–440-632-0400forpricingandhours

• CenturyInn,TheDepot–checkouttheirFacebookpageLakeCountyFairportHarborMarineM–FairportHarbor–http://fairportharborlighthouse.orgIndianM.ofLakeCounty–Mentor-http://indianmuseumoflakecounty.orgJamesA.GarfieldNationalHistoricSite–Mentor–www.nps.gov/jagaLakeCountyHistoryCenter–Painesville–http://lakehistorycenter.orgLakeMetroparksFarmpark–Kirtland–www.lakemetroparks.comMadisonHistoricalSocietyandMuseum–Madison–www.facebook/HistoricalMadisonOhioMentorSafetyVillage–Mentor-http://mentorsafetyvillage.comPainesvilleRailroadMuseum–Painesville–http://painesvillerailroadmuseum.orgPortageAuroraHistoricalSociety–Aurora–http://aurorahistory.net

• TannerHouse,PierceArtandHistoryCenter,AuroraHSArchivesCuyahogaValleyHistoricalMuseum–Peninsula-http://peninsulalibrary.orgKelsoHouse–Kent–http://kelsohouse.orgKentStateUniversityMuseumandArtGallery–Kent–www.kent.edu/museumMazzaMuseum–Ravenna–www.mazzamuseum.orgPortageCo.HistoricalSociety–Ravenna-www.portagecountyhistoricalsociety.org

• Lowrie-BeattyMuseumStarkBlueWaterMajestyMuseum–Canton–http://modelshipsbylarrypulka.comCantonClassicCarMuseum–Canton–http://cantonclassiccar.orgCantonMuseumofArt–Canton–www.cantonart.orgHainesHouse–Alliance–www.haineshouse.orgHooverHistoricalCenter–N.Canton–www.walsh.edu/hoover-historical-centerMAPSAirMuseum–N.Canton–http://mapsairmuseum.org

19MassillonMuseum–Massillon–www.massillonmuseum.orgMcKinleyPresidentialLibraryandM.-Canton-http://mckinleymuseum.orgNationalFirstLadiesLibrary–Canton-www.firstladies.orgProFootballHallofFame–Canton–www.profootballhof.comRodneyKleinMuseum–Massillon–www.rgkleinmuseum.orgTheTrollHoleMuseum–Alliance–www.thetrollhole.comSummitAkronArtMuseum–Akron-http://akronartmuseum.orgAkronChildren’sMuseum–Akron–www.akronkids.orgAkronFossilsandScienceCenter-Copley-www.akronfossils.comAmericanToyMarbleMuseum–Akron–http://americantoymarbles.comCuyahogaFallsHist.Soc.Museum–http://cuyahogafallshistory.comCuyahogaValleyArtCenter–CuyahogaFalls–http://cvartcenter.orgCuyahogaValleyHistoricalM.–Peninsula–http://peninsulalibrary.org/history/museumGARHall–Peninsula–www.peninsulahistory.orgHaleFarmandVillage–Bath–www.wrhs.orgPerkinsMansion–Akron–http://summithistory.orgStanHywetHallandGardens–Akron–www.stanhywet.orgTrumbullArmsFamilyMuseum–Youngstown–http://mahoninghistory.orgButlerInstituteOfAmericanArt–Youngstown–http://butlerart.comChildren’sMuseumoftheValley–Youngstown–www.cmovkids.orgErnieHallAviationMuseum–Warren-www.erniehallaviationmuseum.orgJohnStarkEdwardsHouseandM.-Warren-www.trumbullcountyhistory.orgMcDonoughMuseumofArt–Youngstown–http://mcdonoughmuseum.ysu.eduMcKinleyMem.Library,M.andBirthplaceHome-Niles-www.McKinley.lib.oh.usNationalPackardMuseum–Warren–http://packardmuseum.orgSutliffMuseum–Warren–www.sutliffmuseum.orgTrumbullArtGallery–Warren–http://trumbullgallery.comUptonHouse–Warren–www.uptonhouse.orgWard-ThomasMuseum–Niles–http://nileshistoricalsociety.orgYoungstownHistoricalCenterofIndustryandLabor–Youngstown–www.ohiohistory.org/visit/museum-and-site-locator/youngstown-historical-center-of-industry-and-labor

20MUSICLESSONSANDTHERAPYFairmountCenterfortheArts–Novelty-www.fairmountcenter.org

• Voice,Piano,Violin,Viola,CelloFineArtAssociation–LakeCounty–http://fineartsassociation.org

• Piano,brass,guitar,percussion,voice,woodwinds,strings,harpGeaugaLyricTheater–Chardon–www.geaugatheater.org

• VoiceinstructionGeaugaMusic–Chardon–http://geaugamusiccenter.com

• Flute,Oboe,Clarinet,Sax,Trumpet,FrenchHorn,Trombone,Euphonium,Tuba,Percussion,Violin,Viola,Cello,Piano,Voice,Guitar,BassGuitar,Mallets,Drum

GuitarLessonsGeauga–Newbury–www.guitarlessonsgeauga.com• Guitar,BassGuitar,Piano,Violin,Cello,Drums,Arranging,Composing,Improvisation

TaylorRobinsonMusicLessons–Mentor–http://taylorrobinsonmusic.com• Guitar,Bass,Drum,Keyboard,Piano,Vocal,Orchestra,Songwritingandmore

TheMusicSettlement–Cleveland,Solon–www.themusicsettlement.org• Theyofferspecialneedsmusictherapyandjamsessionsforthose15plus

WarrenHenryMusic–ChagrinFalls–www.warrenhenrymusic.com• Piano,Keyboard,Guitar,ElectricBass,BassGuitar,Violin,Viola,Woodwinds,Drums,

Voice,Trumpet,FrenchHornPAINTBALLBigPearlPaintball–Ashtabula–www.bigpearlpaintball.comDropZonePaintball–Warren–www.dropzoneltd.comIntensePaintball–Canton–www.intensepaintball.netPinnacleWoodsPaintball–Hambden-www.pinnaclewoodspaintball.comSplatShackPaintball–Orville–www.splatshack.comSwings-N-Things–OlmsteadFalls-www.swings-n-things.comSynergyWoods–Grafton–http://synergywoods.comValleyCityPaintball–ValleyCity–www.valleycitypaintball.comortheirFBpagePLAYGROUNDSChardonTownshipPark–ChardonTwp.–9924AuburnRoadChesterTwp.Park-Chesterland-SR306&SR322,www.chestertwp.com/parksGeaugaParkDistrict–www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

• BeartownLakesRes.-18870QuinnRoad,ChagrinFalls

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• BessieBennerMetzenbaumPark-7940CedarRd,Chesterland• BigCreekPark-9160RobinsonRoad,Chardon• EldonRussellPark–16315RapidsRoad,TroyTwp.• OrchardHillsPark–11340CavesRoad,Chesterland• SwineCreekRes.–16004HayesRoad,Middlefield• TheRookery–10110CedarRoad,Munson

HambdenTwp.Park–Hambden–13860GARHighway–www.hambdentownship.comHuntsburgTwp.Park–Huntsburg–17085MayfieldRoadKawalecRecreationalFields–Chardon–12200AuburnRoadMelHarderPark–Chardon–12519Chardon-WindsorRoad–www.chardon.ccMineralLakePark–Middlefield-SperryRoadoffSR87-www.middlefieldohio.comMunsonTwp.Park–Munson-12641BassLakeRoad-www.munsontwp.comParkmanTwp.OverlookPark–TavernRoad,Burton–http://parkmanohio.comPlaygroundofPossibilities**–SouthEuclid–BexleyPark,1627WrenfordRoad–www.cityofsoutheuclid.comPrestonsHOPE**-Beachwood–26001S.WoodlandRd,www.prestonshope.comS.O.A.R.Playground**–Stow–SilverSpringsPark,5027StowRoadTheValley’sInclusivePlayground**-Warren–PerkinsPark,391MahoningAve.WestGeaugaCommonsRecreationArea–Novelty–14070ChillicotheRoad–www.wgcomomons.comRACETRACKS/DRAGSTRIPS/KARTINGASPHALTOVALBarbertonSpeedway–Barberton–http://barbertonspeedway.netLorainCountySpeedway–Amherst–http://loraincountyspeedway.comMansfieldMotorsportsspeedway–Mansfield–www.mansfield-speedway.comSanduskySpeedway–Sandusky–www.sanduskyspeedway.comDIRTOVALDeerfieldRaceway–Deerfield–www.deerfieldraceway.comExpoSpeedway–Cortland–http://.trumbullcountyfair.comRaceway7–Conneaut–http://raceway7.comWayneCountySpeedway–Orrville–www.waynecountyspeedway.com

22DRAGSTRIPSDragway42–WestSalem–www.dragway42.comQuakerCity–Salem–http://quakercitymotorsportspark.comSummitMotorsports–Norwalk–www.summitmotorsportspark.comThompsonDragRaceway–Thompson–www.thompsonracewaypark.com

• AlsohasKartracingandtheChampionshipKartRacingAssociationROADCOURSESMid-OhioSportsCarCourse–Lexington-www.midohio.com

• AlsohasaracinganddrivingschoolNelsonLedgesRoadCourse–Garrettsville–www.nelsonledges.com

• AutoandmotorcycleKARTINGAirportGo-Karts–Cleveland–www.airportgokarts.comHighVoltageIndoorKarting–Medina–www.highvoltagekarting.comLakeCountySpeedway–Painesville–http://lakecountyspeedway.comSwings-N-Things–OlmsteadTwp.–www.swings-n-things.comThompsonKartRaceway-Thompson–www.thompsonkartraceway.comPioneerWaterland–Chardon–http://pioneerwaterland.comROCKWALLCLIMBINGClevelandRockGym–Euclid–www.clevelandrockgym.comKendallCliffsClimbingGym–Peninsula–www.kendallcliffs.comZipCity–Streetsboro–http://zipcityusa.comSKIING,SNOWBOARDING,TUBINGAlpineValley–Chesterland–http://alpinevalleyohio.com

• Theyofferlessonsforskiingandsnowboarding,andhaveatubingpark.Theyalsorentequipment.

BigCreekSkiArea–Concord–www.facebook.com/Cleveland-Ski-Club-Big-Creek-Ski-Area• Thisisaclubthatyoumustbelongtoinordertoskiorsnowboard.Theydonotrent

equipment.BostonMills/Brandywine–Peninsula–http://bmbw.com

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• Thesearetworesortsaboutfiveminutesapartthatofferlessonsforskiingandsnowboarding,aswellasrentals.Theyalsohaveatubingpark.

MadRiverMountain–Zanesfield–http://skimadriver.com• Thisresortoffersbothskiingandsnowboardinglessons,withrentals.Theyalsohavea

tubingparkSnowTrails–Mansfield–www.snowtrails.com

• Theyofferlessonsinskiingandsnowboardingaswellasrentals.Theyalsohaveatubingpark.

SLEDDING,CROSSCOUNTRYSKIING,SNOWSHOEINGClevelandMetroparks–multiplelocations–www.clevelandmetroparks.com

• Therearemultiplesleddingopportunitiesatmostofthemetroparkslocations.• ForXCskiingandsnowshoeingtheNorthChagrinReservationhasequipmentrentals.

ChaletTobogganingChutes–Strongsville–www.clevelandmetroparks.com• ThechutesareopenNov-Marwithorwithoutsnow.Theyarefrozenchutesthatyou

paybythehourtogodown.ChardonChalet–Chardon–www.chardon.cc/179/recreation-department

• ThesleddinghillinChardonhasachaletthatofferswarmthandrestroomswhileyouaresledding.Checkthewebsiteforthehoursthatthechaletitselfisopen.

GeaugaParks–multiplelocations–www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/find-a-park• TherearemanylocationsthroughoutGeaugathatareopenforsledding.• TherearemanylocationsthatarealsoopenforXCskiingandsnowshoeing.Thereare

groomedtrailsattheMapleHighlandsTrail,andOrchardHillsPark.OrchardHillsParkalsohasalightedsleddinghill.

LakeMetroparks–multiplelocations=www.lakemetroparks.com/activities;• Therearemanylocationsavailableforsledding.• TherearemanylocationsavailableforXCskiingandsnowshoeing.Equipmentrentals

areavailableatChapinForest,andPenitentiaryGlen.Punderson-Newbury–https://parks.ohiodnr.gov/punderson

• Pundersonhasalightedsleddinghill.• ItalsooffersXCskiing,snowshoeingandsnowmobiling.

24SPLASHPADS/SPRAYPARKSCivicCenterWaterpark–Mentor–8600MunsonRoad–cost–http://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreationEagleParkSplashPads–Middlefield–14730N.SpringdaleAve–Free–www.middlefieldohio.com/recreation-parksMortonCommunityPark–Mentor–9325RosemaryLane–cost–http://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/aquaticsWalshSprayPark–Mentor–7221BellflowerRoad–Free-http://cityofmentor.com/departments/parks-recreation/aquaticsSPORTSBASEBALLLittleLeaguehasadivisionthatiscalledChallengerBaseball.Itisopentokids5-18(or22ifstillinschool).TherearesomearealeaguesthathavethisdivisionPainesville**–www.painesvillelittleleague.orgBroadviewHeights**–http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/neochallengerClevelandHeights**–www.clevelandheights.comForadultstherearesomespecialleaguesaroundOberlin**–www.specialneedsbaseballohio.orgMedina**–www.miracleleagueofnortheastohio.comMetzenbaum**-440-729-9406ext.1117–SpecialOlympicsBOWLINGErnstLanes–Chardon–http://ernstlanes.comFreewayLanes–Solon,Mentor,Wickliffe–www.bowlthegame.comScoreFunCenter–Painesville–http://scoresfuncenter.comWickliffeLanes–Wickliffe–http://wickliffelanes.comSKATINGAmericanSpecialHockey**–Cleveland–www.americanspecialhockey.org

• Thisorganizationteachesboysandgirlsthegameoficehockey.ThereareteamsinBowlingGreen,ClevelandandColumbus.

25ChagrinValleyRollerRink–ChagrinFalls–http://skate.cvrr.com

• Thisisforrollerblades/skatesandtheyofferlessonsforbeginners,speedskating,andartistic/dance.Rentalsareavailable.

CitySkateCenter–Painesville–www.cityskatecenter.com• Theyofferopenrollerskatingandparties

GilmourAcademy–GatesMills–www.gilmourarena.com• Theyofferlearntoskate,figureskating,hockeyandopenskates.

MentorCivicIceArena–Mentor–http://cityofmentor.com• Theyofferlearntoskate,figureskating,hockeyandpublicskates.

MentorSkateland–Mentor-on-the-Lake–www.mentorskateland.com• Theyofferopenskates,lessons,partiesandcompetitiveskating

Pla-MorRollerRink–Euclid–www.pla-morskating.com• Theyofferopenskates,lessonsandparties

RollerHutt–Garrettsville–http://rollerhutt.com• Theofferrollerskating,lessonsandlase;8rtag

SledHockey**–Cleveland–http://ohiosledhockey.pointstreaksites.com/view/ohio• ThisteamiscalledtheClevelandMightBaronsandisanadaptivehockeyteam.

ThePond**–ChagrinFalls–www.skateatthepond.com• Theyofferpublicskates,learntoskate,hockeyandfigureskating.Theyalsohavean

adaptiveprogramduringtheschoolday.UnitedSkates–Wickliffe–www.unitedskates.com

• Theyofferrollerskating,lessonsandlasertag.OTHERSPORTSPROGRAMSAdaptiveAdventures**-Illinois,Colorado–http://adaptiveadventures.org

• Thiscompanyprovidesprogressiveoutdoorsportsopportunitiestoimprovequalityoflifeforchildrenandadultswithphysicaldisabilities.

• Theyoffercycling,kayaking,rockclimbing,scuba,waterskiing,rafting,dragonboatracing,andgolfing.

AdaptivesportsprogramofOhio**–Wooster,Youngstownhttp://adaptivesportsohio.org• TherearetwoplacesthatdothisnearGeauga,Wooster/Akron(doesrugby,sailing,

kayaking,sledhockey),andYoungstown(doesbasketball,powerwheelsoccer,sledhockey,softballandtrack)

BuddyUpTennis**-Akron,Lorain,Youngstown–www.buddyuptennis.com

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• Thisprogramfocusesonadaptivetennis,fitnessandfunforchildrenandadultswithDownsyndrome.

ChallengeGolfCourse**–Akron–www.akrongeneral.org• ThisisarehabprogramthroughtheEdwinShawRehabilitationInstitutethatincludes

adultsandchildrenwithvisualimpairments,personswithdevelopmentalchallenges,andthosewithlessdisablingimpairments,suchashiporkneereplacements.Itisdesignedtoassistallindividuals,bothdisabledandable-bodiedinlearningthegameofgolfforthefirsttimeorexperiencedgolfersinneedofadaptiveassistance.Tofindoutmore,gotothewebsiteandsearchchallengegolf.

ChagrinValleyRecreation–ChagrinFalls–http://cvrc.publishpath.com• Theyoffersummerprogramssuchasspinning,swimming,conditioninganduseofthe

highschoolfitnesscenter.ChardonRecreation–Chardon-www.chardon.cc/179/Recreation-Department

• Theyofferswimming,Daycamps,basketball,soccer,wrestlingandvolleyballforkids.Theyalsoofferadultbasketball,andadultvolleyball.

EmpowerSports**–MayfieldHeights,Chagrin,etc.-http://empowersports.org• Thisprogramisforspecialneedskidsandofferthingslikebasketball,andsoftball.The

programsareheldinmultiplelocations.Othersportsareheldatdifferenttimesofyear.KenstonCommunityEducation–Kenston–http://kenstoncommunityed.org

• Theyofferbasketball,volleyball,wrestling,flagfootball,soccer,baseball,softball,andcheerleading.Theseareprogramsforchildren.

MandelJewishCommunityCenter**-Beachwood–www.mandeljcc.org• Thiscenterhasprogramforspecialneedsandkidswithdisabilitiesareincludedinall

programs.Theyhavespecialneedsaquatictherapyandpersonaltrainingforthosewithdisabilities.Inadditiontheyhaveavarietyofsports,fitnessandcampsthatareinclusive.YoudonotneedtoliveinBeachwoodorbeJewishtojoin.

MayfieldHeightsRecreation**-MayfieldHeights–http://mayfieldheights.org• TheyoffersomeadaptiveprogramssuchasKickball,VolleyballandAquacizeforthose

13plus.Theyoffermanyadultandyouthprograms.Mentor-HeisleyRacquet–Mentor–www.mentorheisleyfitness.com

• Thisclubofferstennis,soccer,swimming,racquetball,yoga,weightlifting,wateraerobics,spinning,Pilates,indoortrack,basketball,andpersonaltraining.

Metzenbaum**–Chesterland–440-729-9406ext.1117• Theyoffersoftball,basketball,swimming,volleyball,track,soccer,bowling,andgolf.

Thesearealladaptivesports.

27MiddlefieldRecreation–Middlefield–www.middlefieldohio.com

• Theyoffersoccer,softball,baseball,T-ball,volleyball,football,cheerleading,wrestling,andbasketballforkids.

OhioHandcycleNetwork**–NEOhio–http://ohiowheelchair.com/OhioHandcycleGroup.html• ThisgroupusuallyridesinNEOhioincludingGeaugaCounty.Emailtofindoutmore

detailsatohiowheelchair@gmail.comOSU**-Columbus–http://recsports.osu.edu/community-programs

• OSUoffersmanyadaptiveprogramssuchasgolf,climbing,aquatics,gymnastics,Yoga,anddance.TheyalsoofferaShakespeareandautismtheaterprogram.

OhioYouthSoccerAssociation-North**-Columbus–www.ohionorthsoccer.com• Thisprogramisdesignedtobringtheopportunityoflearningandplayingsoccertoany

childwhohasamentalorphysicaldisability.TheyuseTOPSoccerasabasebuttheclosestteamisinColumbusandHilliard.Theyalsoshowhowtosetupsuchaleagueinyourarea.

Theadaptiveadventuressportscoalition**–Columbus–www.taasc.org• Theyprovidelessonsonsportsskillsandsafety,aswellasprovidingadventure

opportunities.Thereisalpineskiing,snowboarding,boating,fishing,cycling,ice-skating,kayaking,rowing,andsailing.

ThreeRiversAdaptiveSports**-Pittsburgh,PA-www.traspa.org• Thisgroupoffersadaptiveprogramssuchassnowskiing,waterskiing,

camping/canoeing,bicycling,bowling,hayrides,raftingandpaintball.ThreeTrackersofOhio**–MiddleburgHeights–www.3trackers.org

• Thisgroupdoesalpineandwaterskiing,snowboarding,kayakingandhandcycling.UpwardSports**–Chardon–www.upward.org

• ThisisanationalChristianorganizationthathavechurcheshostorruntheirprogram.Theyofferbasketball,soccer,flagfootball,volleyball,softballandcheerleading.Youhavetogototheirwebsiteandfindwhatprogramisbeingofferedwhereinyourarea.ForexampleMorningStarFriendsChurchinChardonoffersflagfootballinthefallandbasketballinthewinter.Thechurchesarewelcomingtokidsofallabilities.

WestGeaugaRecreationCouncil–Chesterland–http://wgrc.org• Theyofferdaycamp,learntoswim,soccer,basketball,sandvolleyball,yoga,wrestling,

andadultsoccer.Mostoftheprogramsareforkids.YMCAGeauga–Chardon–www.clevelandymca.org/geauga-chardon.html

• TheYoffersmanyprogramssuchasswimming,fitness,basketball,flagfootball,soccerandmuchmore.

28YouthChallengeSports**–NEOhio–www.youthchallengesports.com

• Theybringtogetherchildrenwithphysicaldisabilities,(suchasMD,CP,SpinaBifida,hearingandsightloss)andyouthvolunteerswhoenricheachother’slivesthroughoneononeparticipationinadaptedsportsandrecreationalactivities.Thisisforages4-18withallprogramsandtransportationfreeofcharge.Thereareseasonalprograms(basketball,baseball,swimming,skiing,tennis,music,sailing,bowlingetc.)heldthroughoutNEOhio.

THEATREPRODUCTIONSAuroraCommunityTheatre–Aurora–http://auroracommunitytheatre.comBroadviewHeightsSpotlights-BroadviewHeights-http://broadview-heights-spotlights.orgCanalFultonPlayers-CanalFulton-http://discovercanalfultonevents.comChagrinValleyLittleTheatre–ChagrinFalls–www.cvlt.orgClevelandPublicTheatre–Cleveland-www.cptonline.orgCurtainsUpTheatre–Garrettsville–www.curtainsuptheatre.comGeaugaLyricTheaterGuild–Chardon–http://geaugatheater.orgGreatLakesTheater–Cleveland–www.greatlakestheater.org

• HavesensoryfriendlyproductionsoccasionallyHudsonPlayers–Hudson-www.hudsonplayers.comOldeTowneHallTh.–N.Ridgeville–http://oldetownehall.wixsite.com/oldetownehalltheatrePlayhouseSquare–Cleveland–www.playhousesquare.orgRabbitRunTheater–Madison–www.rabbitrunonline.orgTrumbullNewTheatreInc.–Niles–http://trumbullnewtheatre.comTwinsburgCommunityTheatre-Twinsburg-www.twinsburgtheatre.comWadsworthFootlighters–Wadsworth-www.wadsworthfootlighters.comWesternReservePlayhouse–Richfield-www.westernreserveplayhouse.orgTHEATREANDDANCELESSONSChagrinValleyLittleTheatre–ChagrinFalls-www.cvlt.org

• hasactingclassesforchildrenDance–Chardon–http://chardondance.net

• ballet,HipHop,TargetandTone,DancingWheelsSchool**–Cleveland–http://dancingwheels.org

• Weeklyclassesandworkshopsforadultsandchildrenwithandwithoutdisabilitiesincontemporaryballet,performanceensemble,andjazzfunk.

29DublinDanceCenterandGymnastics**-Dublin–www.dublindance.com

• Thisisanadapteddanceeducationprogramdesignedforchildrenwithspecialneeds,aged2-18.

EnPointeDanse–ChagrinFalls–http://enpointedanse.com• Ballet,pointe,tap,moderndance

FairmountCenter–Novelty-www.fairmountcenter.org• hasactinganddancingforchildrenandadults• Ballet,Jazz,Tap,SpanishDance,HipHop,DanceTheatre

FredAstaireDanceStudio–ChagrinFalls–http://fredastairechagrin.com• BallroomDancing,Latin,Swing,Salsaandmore

GeaugaLyricTheaterGuild–Chardon-http://geaugatheater.org• hasactingclasses,visualartclasses(drawingandsewing)andperformingartsclasses

(sound,lights)foradultsandkidsJasmineDragons–Chardon–www.thejasminedragons.com

• Aerial-AcrobatDanceMandelJewishCommunityCenter**–Beachwood–www.mandeljcc.com

• HasPlaymakersYouthTheaterforkidswithdisabilities.(donotneedtobeJewish)Metzenbaum**-Chesterland–www.geaugadd.org

• Ballet,integrationwithCommunity,FREENoreenLondregan–MayfieldVillage–http://noreendancer.com

• Ballet,Tap,Jazz,HipHopShakerDanceAcademy–Beachwood–www.shakerdanceacademy.net

• Ballet,Jazz,HipHop,Lyrical,Contemporary,Pointe,Tap,BroadwayTheaterStudioJAcademyofDance–Beachwood–http://studiojdance.wixsite.com/studioj

• MusicalTheater,Pilates,BalletFusion,Tap,Funk,JazzWhym–ChagrinFalls–www.danceatwhym.com

• Ballroomdancing,Latindancing,danceaerobicsVACATIONSAccessibleJourneys**-Pennsylvania–www.accessiblejourneys.com

• AccessibleJourneysisavacationplannerandtouroperatorexclusivelyforwheelchairtravelers,theirfamiliesandfriends.Since1985,wheelchairaccessiblevacationtravelhasbeenouronlyjob.Theyplangrouptoursaswellascustomtours.

30BrightDaysRecreationalservices**-Massachusetts-www.brightdays.org

• BrightDaysRecreationalServicesiscommittedtoprovidingsafeandenjoyablevacationsforpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.BrightDaysbelievesthatallindividualsshouldhaveequalaccesstotherecreationalopportunitiesavailablelocallyandinothercommunities.BrightDaysRecreationalServicesstrivestopromotetheseidealsofsocialinclusion,whileprovidingexpandedvacationopportunitiestothoseweserve.Ourstaff,withmanydecadesofcombinedhumanservicesexperience,iswellequippedtoprovidethenecessarypersonalcaretoourvacationersaswemeettheirhighrecreationalexpectations.ThesearestaffedvanandMotorcoachvacations.

ExceptionalVacations**-Florida–http://exceptional-vacations.com

• ExceptionalVacationsisdedicatedtoprovidinghighqualityvacationopportunitiesforindividualswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandspecialneeds.Weensureasafeenvironmentwithanemphasisoninclusion.Ourtripspromoteintegration,socialization,friendshipandfun.

FrontierTravelCamp**–Miami,FLA–www.frontiertravelcamp.com• Thisisatravellingcampthattakesvacationsandcruises.Itishighfunctioningyoung

adultsunitingforuniqueexperiences.GuidedTours**–NewJersey–www.guidedtour.com

• Thiscompanyisspecificallyforthosewithdevelopmentaldisabilities,whosestaffarepaidprofessionalsinthehumanservicesfield.Manyoftheirstaffaresocialworkers,therapeuticrecreators,anddirectcarepersonnel,whohavebeenwiththeirprogramfor15-20years.Theirstaffwilloverseedailylivingskills,medications,moneymanagementandhelpthetravelershaveanamazingandsafevacation.

NewDirectionsTravel**–California–http://newdirectionstravel.org• Thiscompanyprovidesleisureandeducationaltravelopportunitiesforteenagers,adults

andseniorswhohavebrainimpairmentssuchasmildtomoderatedevelopmentaldisabilities,cerebralpalsy,DownSyndromeandautism.

PeopleandPlaces**-NewYork–www.people-and-places.org• Joinoursmall,friendlygroupsforfunvacationswithescortsexperiencedinproviding

exceptionalservicesforpeoplewithspecialneeds.Smallgroupsof8vacationerstravelwith2vacationescortsonover100tripseachyeartoamazinganddiversedestinationsthroughouttheUnitedStatesandbeyond.

31SproutTravelProgram**–NewYork–http://gosprout.org

• Sprout’stravelprogramisdedicatedtohelpingindividualswithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitiesgrowthroughchallengingandsafetravelexperiencesandsocialactivities.Operatingclosetoonehundreddomesticandinternationaltripseveryyear,Sproutprovidesitsparticipantsanarrayoftravelopportunities.

TripsInc.SpecialAdventures**-Oregon-www.tripsinc.com• Toprovidetravelopportunitiestopeopleofvariousabilitiesinasafe,respectful,and

funatmosphere.Allofourspecialadventuresseektocreateanenvironmentthatpromotespersonalandemotionalgrowth,friendshipandlearning.

VenturesTravel**-Minnesota–www.venturestravel.org• Forover30years,wehavespecializedinsupportedtravelopportunitiesforindividuals

withdisabilities,andhaveseenthepositiveimpactsthatthesevacationshaveonourtravelers!Inadditiontoprovidinggrouptravelopportunities,VenturesTravelalsopridesitselfinitsCustomTravelprogramwheretravelersareabletocustomizethetravelexperiencedowntothesmallestdetails.Theyalsoofferfinancialaidincertaincircumstances.

VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESCenturyVillageMuseum–Burton–www.centuryvillagemuseum.org

• Tickettakers,demonstratingartisanskills,hosthouseandexplainhistory,helpduringspecialevents,

FieldstoneFarms–Novelty–www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com• Seekingthosewhohaveridingtrainingandabletomakeaweeklycommitment

GeaugaCo.Dept.ofAging–Chardon-http://co.geauga.oh.us/departments/aging• Seekingpeopletodelivermeals,officevolunteers,telephonereassuranceandfriendly

visitingGeaugaHungerTaskForce-www.uswgc.org/geauga-hunger-task-force

• Sortingandstockingfood,servingemergencyfoodfromoneofsevenpantriesGeaugaParkDistrict–www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

• Assistwithnaturalistinvariousprograms,generalofficeduties,giftcart,Canoeingassistant,schoolprogramsandclearingtrailsHabitatforHumanity-Newbury-http://lake-geaugahabitat.org

• Construction,siteselection,fundraising,publicrelations,churchrelations,Volunteercoordination,familysupport,Re-store

32HoldenArboretum–Kirtland–www.holdenarb.org

• Needvolunteerstoworkatevents,ingardens,library,giftshopandleadguidedtoursHollyHillNursingHome–Newbury–http://hollyhillhealthcare.com

• Visiting,reading,assistingvariousdepts.withspecialevents/outings,sharemusic,sharehobbiesKiwanis–Chardon–www.kiwanisclubofchardon.org–Middlefield–www.eastgeaugakiwanis.org–Newbury–www.newburykiwanis.org–Chesterland-http://wgkiwanis.org

• SeekinganyonedesiringtobeinvolvedincommunityserviceRescueVillage–Novelty–www.geaugahumane.org

• Seekingvolunteersforfostercare,catcare,dogcare,andothersUHHSGeauga–Chardon–www.uhhospitals.org/geauga

• ERreceptionarea,maildelivery,floorvolunteer,clerical,giftshop,kitchenandcafeteriahelp

UnitedWayGeauga–www.uwsgc.org• Hundredsofvolunteeropportunitieseveryday

UHHSHeatherHill–Chardon–www.heatherhillcare.com• Giftshop,icecreamparlor,dietary,clerical,floorvolunteer

ZIPLINING/ROPESCOURSESCommonGround–Oberlin–http://commongroundcenter.org/adventureHockingHillsCanopyTours–HockingHills-www.hockinghillscanopytours.comMillstreamRunReservation–Strongsville–http://goape.com/zip-line/SummitVision–Columbus–http://summit-vision.comSynergyWoods–Grafton–http://synergywoods.comTreeFrogCanopyTours–Glenmont–http://treefrogcanopytours.comZipCity–Streetsboro–http://zipcityusa.comZOOS/AQUARIUMSAfricanSafariWildlifePark–PortClinton–www.africansafariwildlifepark.comAkronZoo–Akron–http://akronzoo.orgBoonshoftMuseumofDiscovery–Dayton–www.boonshoftmuseum.orgCincinnatiZoo&BotanicalGardens–Cincinnati-http://cincinnatizoo.orgClevelandMetroparksZoo–Cleveland–www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo

33ColumbusZooandAquarium–Powell–http://columbuszoo.orgGreaterClevelandAquarium–Cleveland–http://greaterclevelandaquarium.comHeavensCorner–WestAlexandria–(937)839-5005Noah’sLostArk–BerlinCenter–http://noahslostark.orgToledoZoo–Toledo–www.toledozoo.org