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Parks & Recreation Department
22nd and Sycamore Streets P.O. Box 858
Columbus, IN 47202-0858
(812)376-2680 Phone
(812)378-2892 Fax
Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday
Foundation for Youth
Inspire and Enable, Our Youth Our Community
405 Hope Ave.
Columbus, IN 47201
www.FoundationForYouth.com
Contact us! (812) 372-7867
| Registration Desk: |
ext 300 or 301 |
| Athletics: |
ext 313 |
| Aquatics: |
ext 307 |
| Boys & Girls Club: |
ext 302 |
| BBBS: |
ext 217 |
| FFY Rentals: |
ext 200 |
| Youth Camp: |
(812) 342-3205 |
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| Adult Programming |
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Annual Membership Fee: $25.00
Adults may purchase passes for five, fifteen or thirty visits.
Adults can participate in:
- Lap swimming
- Basketball
- Fitness Room
- Indoor walking

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| Aquatics |
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| Adult Lap Swim |
| Mon, Wed, Fri |
6 - 7:45 am |
| Mon - Fri |
11 am - 1 pm |
| Mon, Wed, Fri |
5 - 6:30 pm |
| Saturday |
7:15 - 8:45 am |
| Senior Swim |
| Tues, Thurs, Sat |
9 - 11am |
No Limitations - All Inclusive Swim
Open to all ages & abilities
Tues & Thurs, 1:15-3:15pm
| Rent the Pool for your next party! |
| Packages Available! |
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| 20 or fewer swimmers |
$75/hr. |
| 40 or fewer swimmers |
$85/hr. |
| 60 or fewer swimmers |
$95/hr. |
Limited times available call (812) 348-4558 x 200 for info.

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| Athletics |
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Adult Basketball Leagues
| Spring/Summer League |
Fall League |
| Registration Dates: Mar. 3 - Apr. 16 |
Registration Dates: July 30 - Sept. 3 |
| League begins week of Apr. 21 |
League begins week of Sept. 17 |
| Season consists of 6 games and a tournament |
Season consists of 8 games and a tournament |
| 961000-A6 Fastbreak |
961000-A7 Fastbreak $350.00/team |
| 961001-A6 Slowbreak |
961001-A7 Slowbreak $350.00/team |
| Leagues $275/team |
961002-A6 35/Over $40/person |
Kevin's ALL-Sport Camp
Four day camp - learn and play a different sport each day!
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Soccer
950100-C1
Ages: 8 - 13
June 2 -5
$40 / camper
Big Kahuna Football Camp
950100-C2
Kindergarten - Grade 6
Saturday, May 31
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
$35 / camper
Camp Location: TBA
Kathy's Volleyball Camp
3rd Annual Volleyball Camp led by Northside Coach, Kathy Cox. Camp open to girls ages 8 - 14. Fundamentals and skills focus.
950100-C3
July 28 - 31
4:00 -5:30 pm
$45 / camper

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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Do you enjoy hanging out with a friend and having fun?
Do you enjoy sharing time with a friend?
Do you enjoy increasing your interests?
Do you realize youth that have positive
role models are.... less likely to begin using
alcohol or drugs; Less likely to skip school;
more confident; and more likely to get along
with their families and peers?
To get involved as a volunteer mentor call Big Brothers
Big Sisters, (812) 348-4558 ext. 217
Making a difference...one youth at a time.

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| Community Programs |
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Don’t Miss
Signing up
for the
FFY
Summer of
Exploration
while at the show!
First Friday’s
For Families
April 4, 2008, 6pm
Billy Jonas
FREE! Presented by the Columbus Area Arts Council
13th Annual Columbus Challenge Sprint Triathlon
Take the Challenge for Kids' Sake!
When: Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Where: Tipton Lakes Marina
Time: 8:30am
Contact: Pica Saddler
(812) 348-4558 Ext. 211
Pica@FoundationForYouth.com

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| Facility Rentals |
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Host your event at Foundation For Youth
- Family Reunions
- Birthday Parties / Retirement Parties
- Office / Team Building Activities
Areas available include:
- Gymnasium / Game Room
- Swimming pool
- Kitchen
- Meeting rooms
- "Big House" at Columbus Youth Camp
For more information or to book your next occasion, call Patti Owens at (812) 348-4558 x200

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| Summer of Exploration at Foundation For Youth |
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This year Foundation For Youth's Summer of Exploration will combine forces of our Boys & Girls Club and Columbus Youth Camp to deliver eleven weeks of growth, opportunity and impact to the youth in our community. You pick, want to spend one week heading out to Camp and the next at the Boys & Girls Club - you can do that! Every day begins at FFY then some will explore Camp while others will stay and explore the Club. One cost, one registration form, one drop off and pick up location, one group of kids and staff, experiencing a summer of exploration together!
| Annual Membership Fee: |
$25/child |
| Weekly Participation Fee: |
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8 am - 5 pm |
$75/child |
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Early Bird / Night Owl |
$25/each/child |
| Sliding fee scale and scholarships available! |
For more information, contact Nathan Larrison at (812) 348-4558 x302
Weekly registrations are available, families are able to reserve a spot for up to one month at a time. Space is limited! Weekly reservations must be made by the Thursday prior to the week desired. Foundation For Youth will be CLOSED on July 4. MUST REGISTER FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP AT FFY. |
SUMMER OF EXPLORATION
(ages 5-18 yrs.)
| May 27 - Aug. 8, Monday thru Friday |
| Hours: 8 am - 5 pm |
| Early Bird: 6 - 8 am |
Night Owl: 5 - 7 pm |
WEEKLY OPTIONS
| Ages |
Program |
Locations |
| 5, 6, 7 |
Acorns |
CYC |
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Jr. Clubsters |
B & G Club |
| 8 - 12 |
Oaks |
CYC |
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Sr. Clubsters |
B & G Club |
| 13 - 15 |
Teens |
FFY |
| 15 - 18 |
CIT |
B & G Club / CYC |
Overnight Camp at CYC!!!
Imagine canoeing the lake, experiencing the high ropes course, singing songs around the campfire, enjoying s'mores, taking a hike under the stars, and staying in your very own cabin! Extend the fun, find out what else awaits you, and come to the CYC for a week of overnight camp.
| Ages: |
8-13 yrs. |
| Cost: |
$450 (camperships are available) |
For more information about weeks offered, registration or financial assistance, contact Todd Harris at Todd@columbusyouthcamp.com or (812) 342-3205 ext. 3.
Also make sure to visit our website: www.columbusyouthcamp.com
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Theme |
B&G Club |
CYC |
Teens |
CIT |
Early Bird |
Night Owl |
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Ages 5-12
Jr. / Sr.
Clubsters |
Ages 5-12
Acorns/
Oaks |
Ages 13-15 |
Ages 15-18 |
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6/2-6
6/9-13
6/16-20
6/23-27
6/30-7/3
7/7-11
7/14-18
7/21-25
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Diversity
Teamwork
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Week of June 30 - July 3, Acorns, Oaks and CIT location will change from camp.
Location to be announced. |
We will be CLOSED August 9-13
Fall Programming for Foundation For Youth will begin on August 14th.

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