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  Parks & Recreation Department

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

Adult Programming Community Programs
Aquatics Facility Rentals
Athletics Summer of Exploration at Foundation For Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters  


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

 
Adult Programming

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
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!  
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

Adult Basketball Leagues

basketball
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

Big Brothers Big SistersDo 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

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

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

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:  
  8 am - 5 pm $75/child
  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.

Having fun at camp.

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
  Jr. Clubsters B & G Club
8 - 12 Oaks CYC
  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

Week Theme B&G Club CYC Teens CIT Early Bird Night Owl
    Ages 5-12
Jr. / Sr.
Clubsters
Ages 5-12
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Oaks
Ages 13-15 Ages 15-18    
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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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Respect
Experiments
Cooperation
Dependability
Environment
Friendship
Safety
Trust
Diversity
Teamwork
Confidence
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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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