Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena

2501 Lincoln Park Dr, Columbus, IN 47201

(812) 376-2686www.columbusparksandrec.com

The Commons300 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201

(812) 376-2681thecommonscolumbus.com

Columbus Farmers Market123 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201

columbusfarmersmarket.org

Columbus Parks & Recreation739 22nd St,

Columbus, IN 47201(812) 376-2680

www.columbusparksandrec.com

Columbus Gymnastics Center405 Hope Ave,

Columbus, IN 47201(812) 376-2545

www.columbusparksandrec.com

Donner Aquatic Center

739 22nd St, Columbus, IN 47201

(812) 376-2683www.columbusparksandrec.com Columbus Parks and Recreation

739 22nd Street, Columbus IN812.376.2680 | www.columbusparksandrec.com

Did you know that your child may be eligible for the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program through the Columbus Park Foundation?

They could receive a $140.00 youth scholarship that can be used on any Parks and Recreation activity!

Learn more and find out how to apply. https://columbusparksandrec.com/scholarship-opportunities/

Little Chefs: Ghost & Goblin GoodiesAges 5-8 | October 7 | 1-2:15pm | Donner Center | $20Come create Halloween themed goodies that are so tasty they might just haunt you. If your child considers themselves a mini gourmet chef or is interested in trying new foods, this class is sure to inspire your child’s culinary creativity. Every participant will go home with recipe cards so they can dazzle your family with a delicious dessert at home.Registration ends: October 1, 5pm

Parents Night Out Ages 5+ | 6-9pm | Columbus Gymnastics Center | $25 Take the night off - we’ll watch the kids! Children can spend the evening at the Columbus Gymnastics Center playing games, making crafts and enjoying open gym time while you go out and enjoy the evening off. Spots are limited so sign up early! October 9 | 845050-1BNovember 6 | 845050-1CDecember 11| 815050-1A

Archery TagAges 14+ | October 11 | 2:30pmBlackwell Park Soccer Fields | $40 a team (5)If Nerf, dodgeball and The Hunger Games were combined into a sport,you’d get archery tag. Teams of 5 will compete tournament style forfortune and glory. After an afternoon of firing foam arrows only truechampions will remain (unfortunately ESPN 8 “the ocho” will not betelevising this dodgeball like tournament).Registration: October 11: August 3 – Day of Event

Fusion: Gymnastics & Ice SkatingNot sure what program your child will like? How about trying Fusion: Gymnastics & Ice Skating! Learn basic tumbling and ice skating at one location. You will have 30 minutes of skating instruction held on the small ice and 30 minutes of gymnastics in the event room at HCCIA. 15 minute break in between with snack provided.Ages 3-5 | Mondays | October 12 - November 16 | 1:30-2:45pm$150 | Skate rental fee additional $6Ages 6-8 | Wednesdays | October 14 - November 18 | 1:30-2:45$150 | Skate rental fee additional $6Registration Ends: October 9, 5pm

Trick or Treat TalesAll Ages | October 16 | 6:30-8pm | Donner Center | $3 per personJoin us for an evening of not so scary tales, games and crafts. Snacks will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Park of the Living Dead October 17 | 7:00pm, 7:10pm, 7:20pm, 7:30pm | Mill Race ParkDo you have what it takes to survive an evening in the Park of the Living Dead? October 17th, Mill Race Park will be overrun with zombies. As survivors, it is your job to secure shelter, find food, train with a weapon, gain access to medical supplies and ultimately create the cure. Starting at 7pm, every 10 minutes, a group of humans will embark on their evening run to different stations to accomplish these essentials of survival and to find the cure. You will receive a map, and you may visit the stations in any order you choose, but the last station you visit must be “the cure”.Sign up for your time slot and prepare yourself for Park of the Living Dead! Ages 14+ | $7/person | Register by October 13 at 5pm.

Learn to Play HockeyOctober 3 | 4:15-5:15pmAges 4-10 (Free equipment is available to use.) | $5USA Hockey encourages a non-competitive environment in which childrencan learn the basic skills of hockey without distractions that are often associated with an over emphasis on winning. Mastery of the fundamental skills and the FUN of playing are essential to the development of lifelong interest in hockey. Please arrive 30 minutes early to get fitted for your equipment! Flip and DipCome on out for a fun and Flip in the Gymnastics Center & then Dip in the FFY Pool! Pre-registration and parent participation/ supervision required.Registration: October 5, 1-3pm | Now - October 1 | $8/childOctober 9, 1-3pm | Now - October 7 | $8/child

Ninja Camp Ages 6-10 | Oct 5-8 | 2-3:30pm | $40Join us for NINJA Camp! Ninja camp will combine obstacle training, gymnastics, and freestyle movement. Registration: September 7 - October 5

Princess TeasAges 4-12 | 11:30am-1pm | $15/princess Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, create your own crown, and skate with our very own Hamilton Center princess!October 8 | Registration: September 7 - October 7, 5pm | 145000-1ADecember 29 | Registration: Nov 29 - Dec 28, 5pm | 115000-1A

Superheroes in Wellness Have you ever wanted to be a superhero?Join us this Fall Break for physical exercises for 45 minutes (a warm up, conditioning, and cool down) to bring out the superhero in you. Grades 1, 2, 3October 5-9 | 12:30 - 1:15pmHamilton Community Center and Ice Arena$33 | Registration ends: October 2, 5pmGrades 4, 5, 6October 5-9 | 1:30 - 2:15pmHamilton Community Center and Ice Arena$33 | Registration ends: October 2, 5pmYou can also register over the phone until 10am the first day of class.

Skate & Paint | Flip and PaintJoin us for some painting either at the Gymnastics Center or Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena and some more fun on the ice or the gym floor! We will be painting a spooky kitty just in time for Halloween!Skate and Paint | October 6 Flip and Paint | October 7 Ages 6 - 10 Paint Time 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Bike CampMake the most of your childs fall break and help them become more confident bikers while also learning some basic rules. This program is for participants ages 5 & up. Bike and helmet are required to take this course. The camp will be held in the back parking lot at Donner Park.

Beginner CourseOctober 6-810:00-11:30am | $20

Intermediate CourseOctober 6-810:00-11:30am | $20

Registration ends: October 5, 5pm

Great Columbus CampINYou may have camped out but have you ever camped IN? Join us for our annual Great Columbus Campout, but with a twist, this year we are camping IN! This year’s Great Columbus CampIN will be IN a box. These boxes contain everything you need for a fun and educational outdoor focused family weekend. Inside each box, we have prepared instructions, materials, and meals. We have compiled engaging, educational and fun outdoor-themed activities for the whole family, prepackaged ingredients for campfire “hobo meals” and interactive videos that will be posted at Columbus, IN Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

CampIN ThemesArt • Science • Physical Activity • Exploration

Engineering • Culinary Arts • Survivalist

Dates: October 17-18

Box Delivery: Friday, October 16

Registration Dates: Now – October 7, 11:59pm

Refund Deadline: October 7, 5pm

Registration Fees: $50 per box (Family of 4) | $10 additional per person

Monday Night MagicAges 14+ | Mondays | 5-9:30pm | Donner Center | $5Bring your playgroup and meet some new players at Monday Night Magic at Donner Center. We all know Friday night is a busy night for magic, but what do we have going on Mondays? Now you can get even more magic in your life. We will host casual play of modern, pauper, standard and commander. We will also have pack giveaways!

Skate & Scare - Nightmare Before Christmas October 23 | 7-9pmCome have a S”boo”tacular time at our annual Skate and Scare. There will be a haunted maze on the small ice, public skating on the large ice, crafts and of course candy.$7.50 (includes skate rental)FREE/ Ages 4 & Under (Accompanied by paying adult)

Halloween Fall FestOctober 24 | 5-8pm | Donner ParkTrick-or-Treat on our spooky Donner Trail! Costume Contest Judging: Ages 0-5 at 6pm | Ages 6-12 at 7pm If your business is interested in participating in the Halloween Fall Fest Trick-or-Treat, please confirm with us by October 16th. There is no fee to participate, we only ask that you provide enough candy for 200 children in addition to any of your promo materials. For more info or to sign up as a partner, email cfry@columbus.in.gov.

Gymnastics Classes RegistrationAges Walkers - 13 years | Time Varies

WINTER 1 | 10/12 - 12/19 | 9 weeksRegistration ends: First Class

Fun Walkers (Walkers-2 yrs.) | Fun Tots 2 (2 yrs)Fun Tots 3-4 (3-4 yrs.) | Adv. Fun Tots 4* (4 yrs.)

Kids Fun (5-7 yrs.) | Adv. Kids Fun* (5-7 yrs.) Boys (8-13 yrs.) | Girls (8-13 yrs.)

Adv. Girls* (8-13 yrs.) Jr. Tumbling (5-7 yrs.) | Adv. Tumbling 2* (8-13 yrs.)

Adv. Back Handspring* (8-13 yrs.)Gym Buddies (Ages 5-10)

Open GymParent participation/supervision is required & supervision of the child isthe responsibility of parent/guardian for all Preschool & Family open gym sessions.Preschool Open Gym (ages 1-6)Mondays: 9:30-10:30am

Family Open Gym (ages 14 & under)Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12:30-1:30pmNo tumbling allowed.

Friday Family Open Gym (all ages)Fridays: 6:00-7:00pm October 9 | November 6 | December 11

Sensory Open GymDuring this time, our gym is specifically dedicated to providing a funand safe space for children ages 2 to 14 who experience Autistic SpectrumDisorders, ADHD, or who have special sensory needs. Our entire facilityis set aside so that attendees can run, jump, swing, and climb on ourequipment in a calm and comfortable setting. Typically developingsiblings are more than welcome to also attend Sensory Open Gym.Fridays: 6:00-7:00pm | Sept. 18 | Oct. 16 | Nov. 20 | Dec. 18All children must be accompanied/supervised by an adult at all times

2020 Holiday Volleyball LeaguePlay begins week of November 16 | Columbus Armory | $135/Team• Game Night(s): Mondays• 6 Weeks of PlayRegistration: September 28 - October 30, 5pm | 515210

Fall 2 Skate & Hockey Classes Registration

Snowplow Sam 1 & 2Basic 1-6

Basic Skills PowerSpeed Skating 1 & 2

Novice ClubAdults/TeensHockey Basics

Advanced Hockey Basics

Register by the Saturday before the start of the session and save $8 per session! Each activity includes the option for skate rental which should be purchased at the time of registration for $8. Registration ends the first week of classes.

2020: October 19November 16December 7 April 19

2021:January 11February 15March 15April 19

Open Gym FeesUnder 1 | FREE$4 | single visit

$17 | 5 visit pass$32 | 10 visit pass$45 | 15 visit pass

Gym/Skate time for all painters ages 6-15 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Ages 11-15 Paint Time11:00 – 12:00 PM