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Cincinnati Fire Department Youth Cadet Positions Open Know a teen who aspires to be a firefighter? Applications are open through February 15th for positions with the Cincinnati Fire Depart- ment fire cadet youth services unit. This paid position offers youth cadets ages 14 through 18 years old the opportunity to work directly with firefighters to patrol the community, attend community events and keep the city safe. Two letters of recommendation are needed in addition to the application form, which can be found at agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati
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School’s Out, Camp’s In
Enrichment Expedition Camp at Cincinnati Zoo and Botan- ical Garden will take place on February 16th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers ages 4 years old through 8th graders can learn about the importance of play for humans and animals! $65 members/$80 general. Register at cincinnatizoo.org Mayerson JCC offers a full day (9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) of swim- ming, sports, arts and crafts, and more whenever school is out. $75 members/ $75 general. Register at mayersonjcc.org Maple Day Camp at Cincinnati Nature Center will take place February 16th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers ages 5-10 years old can discover the magic of maple through time in nature, playing games, and more. $85 members/$99 general. Register at cincynature.org
TCT Star Intensive Applications Open
Summers are so much fun for students attending the STAR Intensive! During this exciting July program, children ages 9-18 years old receive professional training to help them become well-rounded performers in all areas of musical theatre. The intensive culminates with a Musical Theatre Showcase during the weekend of August 1-2. Applications for the elite Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Star Intensive are now open, with auditions starting on Friday, February 13th. Know a kiddo who may be interested in auditioning? Check out what needs to be prepared in advance at thechildrenstheatre.com
CCHMC’S New Helicopter
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center will be able to provide even faster life-saving care for young patients starting this month. This is all thanks to a new dedicated helicopter service. Did you know? Children and families from all 50 states travel to Cincinnati Children’s for care every year, including many by aircraft! While the CCHMC helicopter won’t respond to local accidents, it will transport patients from other health systems in the region to Cincinnati Children’s, to receive a higher level of care and expertise. Expediting care and saving kid’s lives—find out even more at cincinnatichildrens.org
12 FEBRUARY 2026 | CINCINNATIFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM
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