Community Information
The Delaware City Schools, in partnership with community organizations, want to keep families aware of opportunities for students and families outside of the schools. The following information is provided by community organizations and questions should be addressed to the respective organization. To have an opportunity or event listed, please contact Jen Ruhe at ruheje@delawarecityschools.net.
Summer Opportunities
Hayes Athletic Camps
Hosted by HS teams & coaches for younger athletes.
Hayes Summer Camps Page
Arts Castle Camps
Varying ages & themed week long camps throughout the summer.
Arts Castle Summer Flyer
i9 Sports Summer Baseball
Boys & girls ages 3-10.
i9 Baseball Flyer
Boys Basketball Camp at OWU - June 8-11
Boys entering grades 2-8.
Basketball Camp Flyer
OWU Music Camps - June 7-12
Grades 6-12. For students in band, choir, or orchestra. Day & overnight options.
OWU Music Camps
Thurber House Writing Camps
Grades 2-9. Registration due by May 4.
Summer Writing Camps
Community Events, Camps & Workshops
Arts Castle
Spring Classes
Winter Classes
Delaware Lanes Youth Bowling Leagues
Ages 5-17.
Winter Bowling Leagues Flyer
Youth football and cheer organization focusing on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and creating a positive experience for athletes of all levels, grades 1st-6th. www.jrpacers.org
Flag Football Fanatics
Co-ed ages 4-18. Early bird registrations by January 23 & February 13.
Football Fanatics Spring Flyer
i9 Sports
Ages 3-14.
i9 Spring Flyer
The Language Treehouse Tutoring
Free tutoring for multilingual students in their native language. Grades K-12.
Language Treehouse Flyer
LifeWise Academy
Bible education open to middle school students.
LifeWise Academy Delaware Website
Little Pacers Youth Wrestling Club
Grades PK & up for boys & girls. Two program options.
Little Pacers Flyer & Registration
OSU Community Music School
Open to children & adults. Financial aid available. Private lessons, classes, ensembles.
OSU CMS Flyer
Thurber House
Young Writers' Studio - Grades 9-12. January-April workshops.
Spring Break Mini-Camp - Grades 4-6. Writing & other creative activities. Register by March 23.
Teen Leaders Club
Ages 12+. Join anytime. Monthly volunteering & fun events.
YMCA Teen Leaders Flyer
VFW Auxiliary National Art Contest
Grades K-8. Deadline March 31.
VFW Art Contest Information
Drug Free Delaware Coalition Resources
Real teen tips from the Drug Free Delaware Coalition in collaboration with local high school students.
Alcohol
Marijuana
Peer Pressure
Vaping
Community Links
The Delaware City Schools provide these links as a courtesy to our families. We are not responsible for the content posted, nor any technical difficulties that may be experienced on these sites.
Bean Bag Books Community Event Calendar
Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA
Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
Delaware County District Library
Delaware County District Library Educational Resources
Delaware Parks and Recreation
Girl Scouts of Ohio Heartland
Delaware County 4-H Programs
Head Start Program Preschool & Early Learning Services
Strengthening Families/United Way
Delaware Community Center - YMCA
LSS Flyer
LSS Flyer (Spanish)
Common Ground Free Store (740-913-1976) - Serving hot to-go meals, providing bags of groceries, and also hygiene items, diapers, and toilet paper No appointment or documentation is needed to receive assistance.
Supporting Parents of a Child with a Disability
HelpLine's Askable Adult High School Parent Survey 2025
Alpha Group BINABLE Store
Grandparents as Parents Support Group (coordinated through Source Point)
Foster Families are needed in Delaware County
The Buckeye Ranch Poster
Syntero Flyer
Annie's Outreach Center (Safe Harbor Peer Support Services)
Assistance for individuals recovering from mental illness and substance abuse issues.
https://www.safeharborpeersupportservices.org/thecenters/
The Delaware County C.A.R.E. Center - A resource to provide youth and family interventions outside of the court system.
https://juvenile.co.delaware.oh.us/care-center/
