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.
Visit our Hayes Athletic Page for Upcoming Summer Athletic Camps.
Community Events, Camps & Workshops
School Shoes Program - Applications open May 27
$40 vouchers for the first 650 approved applicants. From People in Need, Inc.
St. Mary Festival - June 13 & 14, 5pm-11pm
Community festival with live music, carnival rides & games, activities for all ages.
ZOOM DUCK DERBY RACE - July 13 at Zoombezi Bay
Join the DCS Duck Derby Team by adopting ducks
i9 Spring Sports
Open to children ages 3-14. Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, T-Ball/Baseball, Tennis.
i9 Spring Sports Flyer
Open to children ages 3-14. Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, T-Ball/Baseball, Tennis.
i9 Spring Sports Flyer
LifeWise Academy
Bible education open to middle school students.
Bible education open to middle school students.
OSU Community Music School
Open to children & adults. Financial aid available. Private lessons, classes, ensembles.
OSU CMS Flyer
Thurber House Young Writers' Studio
Open to students 9th-12th grades. Scholarships available.
Young Writers' Studio Spring Flyer
Summer Opportunities
Hayes Athletic Camps
Hosted by the High School teams for younger students.
Hayes Athletic Camps Page
Summer Food Program
Free lunch for all children ages 1-18. No registration required.
Seamless Summer Food Flyer
Free Sports Physicals
From Grace Clinics of Ohio. Insurance not billed.
Sports Physicals Flyer
Classroom Antics Camps
Ages 7-14 yo in July.
STEAM Camps Flyer
DARTS Swim & Dive
Ages 5-18. Operated by Delaware Parks & Rec.
DARTS Flyer
Enriching Kidz Classes
Pottery, Home Alone, & Babysitting classes. Ages range 2nd-8th grade.
Enriching Kidz Flyer
i9 Summer Sports
For children ages 3-14.
i9 Summer Flyer
Marysville BMX Racing League
June 12-27. All Ages welcome
Racing League Flyer
OWU Boys Basketball Camps
Open to incoming 2nd-8th graders. June 9-12.
OWU Basketball Camp Flyer
OWU Volleyball Camps & Clinics
Open to all students entering K-12th grades.
OWU Volleyball Flyer
PASS Career Pathways Program
Open to incoming 9th-12th graders interested in human services fields such as law enforcement, public health, mental health, prevention, and education. Students earn while they learn.
PASS Career Pathways Program Flyer
Thurber House Writing Camps
Open to incoming 2nd-9th grade students. Register by May 2.
Thurber House Camp Flyer
Sandlot Camps
For children ages 6-13. Promotes character through physical activities.
Sandlot Camps Flyer
YMCA Day Camps
Ages 6-12 yo. Financial assistance available.
YMCA Day Camp Flyer
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
Community Resources
Parenting Support Programs
TRIPLE P Parenting April Programs
TRIPLE P Parenting May Programs
Parenting Support Programs
TRIPLE P Parenting April Programs
TRIPLE P Parenting May Programs
Helping Children Manage Anxiety & Other Programs
Supporting Parents of a Child with a Disability
HelpLine's Askable Adult High School Parent Survey 2025
Supporting Parents of a Child with a Disability
HelpLine's Askable Adult High School Parent Survey 2025
Delaware Adventure Connection Resource Guide for outdoor activities in Delaware County
Alpha Group BINABLE Store
Alpha Group BINABLE Store
Grandparents as Parents Support Group (coordinated through Source Point)
Foster Families are needed in Delaware County
The Buckeye Ranch Poster
Mental Health Supports
Syntero Referral line instructionsSyntero Flyer
Lutheran Social Services will continue food distribution at Unity Community Center. Please call 877-LSS-MEAL for additional information.
LSS Flyer
LSS Flyer (Spanish)
LSS Flyer
LSS Flyer (Spanish)
Pacer Pantry - Provides shelf stable food, diapers and personal supplies as available. Please call 740-833-1619 for information and to schedule a pick up.
People In Need (PIN) - 740-363-6284
http://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/
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.
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 Assessment Center - A resource to provide youth and family interventions outside of the court system.
https://juvenile.co.delaware.oh.us/assessment-center/
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.
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 Assessment Center - A resource to provide youth and family interventions outside of the court system.
https://juvenile.co.delaware.oh.us/assessment-center/