Departments


Parks & Rec Dept.
200 South Hamilton
Gahanna, OH 43230

(614) 342-4250
(614) 342-4100 Fax

Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

TEEN PROGRAMS

To register for these or any other classes or programs, click here for more information.

CORE - Creating Opportunties through Recreation Experiences
Important Information
Participants MUST be signed in/out of the program daily by a parent/guardian. In order to participate in offsite programming, youth must meet established behavior and performance expectations. 


NOTE: Camp registrations are not accepted within 5 business days of the start of each week of camp.

CORE Scholarships
The Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to offer scholarships for COREfunded by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation. Scholarships can help make the program more accessible by partially covering the cost of up to one session for Gahanna residents who qualify. Eligibility is based on participation in the free/reduced school lunch program. Scholarships are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 342-4250 for more information.

Summer CORE
Beat summer boredom with our CORE Leadership program! Designed for ages 12-14, CORE focuses on specific developmental assets that mold caring, healthy and responsible adults. Teens will hike, fish, canoe, volunteer in the community and engage in activities that develop leadership and communication skills. 

Ages: 12-14
Location: NEW! Academy Park, 1201 Cherry Bottom Road,
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 9am-4pm (Pre Care: 7-9am; After Care: 4-6pm)
   

Early Bird:         RDR $150/week (3/9/13-4/26/13)         SR $170/week 
Regular Fees:   RDR $170/week (after 4/27/13)            SR $190/week

Activity         Camp Date         Theme Field         Trip Area
370501A      June 10-14             Look In                 Gahanna
370501B      June 17-21             Look In                 Central Ohio
370501C      June 24 – 28          Look In                 Ohio
370501D      July 1 – 5*              Reach Out            Gahanna
370501E      July 8 – 12             Reach Out            Camping Trip
370501F      July 15 – 19           Reach Out            Central Ohio
370501G     July 22 – 26           Take the Lead      Gahanna
370501H     July 29 – 3             Take the Lead      Central Ohio
370501I      August 5 – 9          Take the Lead      Ohio
370501J     August 12 – 16      Celebrate!             Camping Trip
** No camp July 4

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the off-site nature and increased responsibility involved with CORE, participants and parents must agree to and meet established behavior and performance expectations. Parents or guardians MUST sign the participant into the program every day and present valid photo identification EVERY DAY in order to sign them out.


Gahanna Youth Council & CORE

GYC is actively seeking new members with fresh ideas to make our community a better place, not just for teens, but for all Gahanna residents! Gahanna students in grades 9-12 are welcome to join—help make Teen Fest, Prom Dress drive and our many other community events a success.

GYC meets every Tuesday at 3pm in Gahanna City Hall.




Looking for more?  See other programs, classes and facilities offering fun for teens!

Gahanna Youth Council
Aquatics Facilities - Hunters Ridge Pool and Gahanna Swimming Pool
Youth & Family Programs
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course

Outside Gahanna:
Forestry & Wildlife Conservation Camp - Ohio Forestry Association, Inc