Now that the family is settling into a fall routine, it’s a good time to think about carving out a few hours for special time with those people you live with. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) has a number of unique programs that promote a family experience now through December.
While hundreds of programs for every age, level and ability are offered each season, CCPR is particularly excited to offer opportunities for families to engage, connect and play together. Among the exciting and unique programs offered:
- Family night hikes are scheduled for Oct. 15-19 and a family “Take a Hike” is scheduled for Nov. 17.
- Family Archery Day is an adaptive program set for Oct. 6, perfect for a family who has members with disabilities.
- Part of the My Parks series, Indiana’s prairie past will be revealed during a free guided walk from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27 at West Park. While this program is recommended for those over 16, it’s a great activity for families with teenagers for whom family time becomes a challenge.
- Volunteer as a family. CCPR has numerous opportunities to volunteer, and it loves putting family groups to work.
CCPR offers three ways to register for classes: Online at carmelclayparks.com, by visiting the Monon Community Center, or printing a registration form from the website and mailing it in.
For information about volunteering, contact Rachael Fleck, Volunteer Project Coordinator, at rfleck@carmelclayparks.com or 317-573-4043.
About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) holds the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for parks serving populations of 75,001 to 150,000.
As an accredited agency, the department serves the recreation, fitness and nature needs of the community, manages and develops existing spaces and resources and creates a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system. CCPR manages and maintains more than 500 park acres and numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark.
In addition, CCPR has partnered with Carmel Clay Schools to establish Extended School Enrichment (ESE), a before and after-school care program for K-6 students located at all 11 Carmel elementary schools. The Summer Camp Series is a component of ESE that offers 12 different summer camps accommodating children ages 5 to 15. For more information, visit carmelclayparks.com.