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
Delaware City Schools Summer Food Program
Free lunch for all children ages 1-18. No registration required.
Seamless Summer Food Flyer
Free Sports Physicals
Free Sports Physicals offered by Grace Clinics of Ohio. Insurance will not be billed.
Sports Physicals Flyer
Supplies for Scholars
Free school supplies for Delaware County residents coordinated by the United Way. Registration encouraged but not required.
Supplies for Scholars Dates & Additional Information
Hayes Athletic Camps
Hosted by HS teams & coaches for younger athletes.
Hayes Summer Camps Page
Pacer Junior Color Guard
Students entering grades 3-6. July through early fall.
Junior Guard Program
Arts Castle Camps
Varying ages & themed week long camps throughout the summer.
Arts Castle Summer Flyer
B-WISER Science Camp
At The College of Wooster for girls grades 7-10.
B-WISER Science Camp Flyer
Camp Mary Orton Adventure Academy
Ages 6-14.
Godman Guild Summer Camps @ CMO
Classroom Antics
Ages 7-14. Discounts for early registrations.
STEAM Camps
Public Health Summer Academy
Students grades 9-12 who are interested in public health. Scholarships available.
Delaware Public Health District Summer Academy
Eco-Art
Students entering grades 3-6. June sessions of outdoor adventures & art.
Eco-Art Adventure Camp Flyer
ECO Center
ECO Camp Sessions - Ages 5-12.
ECO Academy - Ages 13-16.
Enriching Kidz
Grades 4-8. Kids home alone & babysitting education sessions.
Summer Flyer
National Skilled Trades Network
Ages 15-18. Free training program & opportunity to earn graduation credits.
NSTN Training Program Flyer
NewGen Tennis & Pickleball Camps
Ages 7-14. Various options & discounts for early registrations.
Tennis & Pickleball Flyer
OSU Marion Summer Camps
Engineering Summer Camp July 6-10
Culture & Leadership Summer Camp July 20-24
OSU Summer Camp Flyer
OWU Football Camps
Middle School (grades 7-8) July 26
Youth Camp (grades 3-6) July 27-28
OWU Football Camps Flyer
Girls Volleyball Camps at OWU
Girls entering grades K-12. Various camps and clinics (beg. in April for prospects).
Kirsta Cobb Volleyball Camps Flyer
Strand Theatre Free Movie Series
Free movies on Tuesdays in June & July. Donations requested for local organizations.
Strand Summer Movie Flyer
TECH CORPS
Eco Rangers - Grades 3-5
Tech Explorer - Grades 3-5
Smart Cities - Grades 6-8
Tech Quest - Grades 6-8
Thurber House Writing Camps
Grades 2-9. Registration due by May 4.
Summer Writing Camps
Community Events, Camps & Workshops
Arts Castle
Summer Classes & Camps
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
i9 Sports
Boys & girls ages 3-12. Discounts for early registrations.
i9 Fall 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
OSU Community Music School
Open to children & adults. Financial aid available. Private lessons, classes, ensembles.
OSU CMS Flyer
Teen Leaders Club
Ages 12+. Join anytime. Monthly volunteering & fun events.
YMCA Teen Leaders Flyer
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/
