The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be hosting FREE introductory Scuba classes through June and July 2025. Participants must be 12 years old or older, and must be large enough to safely swim with the scuba gear. Classes will be held from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM at the following CRC
Research shows that kids who practice reading and math skills over the summer can keep and even improve upon the progress they made during the school year. Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries are committed to helping kids do this, and have fun with it. With these objectives, the “Discover
Summer sports camps are an essential part of childhood development, providing an opportunity for children to learn new skills, make new friends, and stay active during the summer months. For low-income families, these camps offer an affordable way to engage their children in structured physical activities that enhance their physical
The Hamilton County 5 1 3 Relief Bus is a mobile medical and social service bus, providing health screenings and application assistance to connect to social services and economic relief. The bus is equipped with the technology that allows this assistance to occur on site. The bus travels to local
The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides year-round opportunities for employment, career exploration, professional development and credentialing for Hamilton County youth ages 14 through 21. The program helps young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers and remove barriers to create a clear path to more education or a
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Cards are available to all Ohio residents. You can get a library card by completing an online application or by stopping by your local branch. With a library card, individuals have FREE access to a vast collection of books, magazines, audiobooks, and movies, as
Yale Psychology Professor Dr. Laurie Santos offers an online 6-week course designed to help teens make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. In this course, teens explore what the field of psychology teaches about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how
Funding is available to obtain in-person tutors for school students and adult learners. There are grant opportunities separately available for students and adult learners through Learning Aid Ohio, and Adult Literacy Ohio, respectively. Once approved, one can browse available tutors in your area with the expertise needed, and schedule interviews
For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the season. The National Association for Children
In partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra, there are FREELY available 40+ weeks of daily mindfulness exercises. The exercises are available as YouTube videos, about 5 minutes long each, and designed to facilitate brain development with music and mindfulness instruction. The exercises were developed for ages preschool through 12th grade, but
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is hosting a FREE pediatric CPR class Saturday October 12th from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Clifton Recreation Center, located at 320 McAlpin Avenue. The class is great for children 12 and older who are going to be babysitting younger kids, as well as adults
The National Association for Children of Addiction produces a booklet called “Tools for Kids” to support healthy development of children impacted by addiction in their family. The 2024 version of the booklet provides children with important information about addiction, how addiction impacts kids, what kids can do, and how children
Cincinnati Museum Center participates in a national program that provides discounted admission for low income families. All SNAP and Medicaid cards accepted. Guests with a valid EBT card and a photo ID, or a valid Medicaid card and a photo ID, will receive free parking and $2 admission per person