Community Services

• TARTA Youth Summer Blast Pass
  June-August: Children ages 6-19 have unlimited free access to TARTA Fixed Route, TARTA Flex and TARTA Paratransit services when they sign up for the Youth Summer Blast Pass.

Opportunities for Military-Connected Families

• Free Admission to the Ohio State Fair
  Veterans and current service members can visit the Ohio State Fair for free with a military ID.
• Free National Parks Admission
  Current members of the US military and their dependents and Gold Star families can register for passes for free admission into any National Park.
• Free Admission and Blue Star Museums
  Active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve will receive free admission to participating museums through Labor Day.

Local Events

• Lucas County Board of DD Calendar of Events
  Free or low-cost community events for children and families of all abilities

Auditions

Lessons

• Junior Tennis Lessons (Age 4 - Junior High)
  The Fallen Timbers Family Recreation Club is hosting tennis lessons for students, beginner through more advanced players.
• ProMedica Safe Sitter Program (Grades 6-8)
  Students are invited to learn child care skills, first aid, safety skills and business skills before starting to babysit.
• RiverFront Studios: Art & Music Lessons
  Art lessons, group piano, group guitar lessons, private violin lessons, private voice lessons & preschool music classes located in Historic Downtown Waterville.
• Swim Lessons
  The Fallen Timbers Family Recreation Center is offering swim lessons for children of all skill levels.

Summer Camps

• Toledo REACH Program
  Sponsored by The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Science, the REACH program allows high school students to explore careers in health care.
• Summer Learning Camps
  Camps, tutoring, college prep and other learning opportunities sponsored by Sylvan Learning
• Summer Camps, Lessons and Programs
  View the many opportunities for children offered by Bowling Green Parks + Recreation

AW Youth Foundation Athletics

• AWYF Tackle Football (Grades 3-6)
  July 29 - Practice begins for the 2024-25 season
• AWYF Travel Volleyball (Grades 3-6)
  July 30: Tryouts for the 2024-25 season at the AWHS Gym
• AWYF Boys Travel Basketball (Grades 3-6)
  Sept 21 & 28 - Team Tryouts for the 2024-25 season
• AWYF Girls Travel Basketball (Grades 3-6)
  October 6 & 13: Tryouts for the 2024-25 season

Community Support

• AWLS Community Resource Guide
  AWLS Counselors have assembled a list of area support organizations for families seeking assistance.
• AWLS Surrogate Parents Needed
  Make a difference by serving as an advocate for a student with disabilities. Contact the AWLS Student Services Department at 419-877-5377 to learn more.