Beginner & Intermediate Chess Kyle Jones
Ancient Ohio: America 250 Mary Gordon
Learn the rules and concepts of chess, tournament procedures and etiquette, and the knowledge to participate in a casual or competitive game with family or friends. This is the perfect class for new or novice players looking to boost their confidence in the game. In the first half of each class, world champion openings, ideas in the middle game, endgame
We invite you to step back in time for a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience at Ferris-Wright Park, one of Central Ohio’s most historically significant sites. Ancient Ohio: America 250 blends active adventure with immersive learning, exploring the survival skills, tools and traditions that
patterns, tactical motifs and elements are examined and discussed. For the remainder of the class, students are given the opportunity to play against one another in our weekly club tournament. Ages: 6-12 Class Date Day Time CR NR 221126.01 Apr 20-May 11 M 6:15-7 pm $115 $127 Location: DCRC, The Lounge STEAM Connection: Integrative Play and Mindfulness for Children The Play Spot & The Balanced Child Method
shaped early life in Ohio — from the ancient Hopewell culture to pioneer families like the Wright-Holder’s. Located on land that was once home to the Hopewell culture over 2,000 years ago, Ferris-Wright Park preserves some of the region’s most remarkable earthworks — geometric mounds that reflect the advanced understanding and organization of this ancient culture. Centuries later, the site became
Join us for a community STEAM event in partnership with the 2026 COSI Science Festival! STEAM Connection, presented by The Play Spot and The Balanced Child Method, combines sensory exploration with yoga to create a unique and engaging experience for children and their families.
home to Dublin’s earliest settlers, including Joseph Ferris, whose farmhouse stood as the first framed house in the area. With its restored earthworks, historic homestead sites and flowing creek, the park provides a rich and authentic backdrop where young adventurers can engage with the layers of Ohio’s past. Program Highlights: • Throw Like the Ancients – Learn to use the atlatl, a prehistoric spear-throwing tool, and discover how early hunters used precision and technique to survive. • Flint Knapping & Tool Making – Try your hand at shaping stones into usable tools, just as the Hopewell people did more than 2,000 years ago. • Hopewell Culture Uncovered – Hear the stories, explore the earthworks, and dig into the daily life and resourceful methods of one of Ohio’s most remarkable ancient cultures. Perfect for those who love exploring nature, trying new skills and uncovering stories from the past! Ages: 8-12 Class Date Day Time CR NR 224213.01 May 9 Sa 10 am-noon $25 $35 Location: Ferris-Wright Park, 4400 Emerald Parkway
This interactive program promotes purposeful play while supporting speech, sensory and motor skill development. Participants rotate through obstacle courses, sensory bins, crafts and story time, all enhanced with calming yoga techniques that encourage mindfulness, body awareness and self-regulation. Children of all abilities are welcomed and supported in this inclusive environment that fosters curiosity, movement and well-being. Let’s inspire a love for learning and wellness through the integration of sensory play and yoga! Parent participation required.
Ages: 3-12 Class
Date
Day Time
CR
NR $15
214153.01 Apr 30
Th
6-6:45 pm
$10
Location: Coffman Park, Coffman Pavilion
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Healthy Spring/Summer 2026
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