Lake Metroparks BioClub is a nationally recognized organization through the National Association of Biology Teachers. Students will participate in a wide variety of activities and service projects that allow them to explore the biological world around them. BioClub meets every third Tuesday of the month (January 16 - Dec 17, 2024) from 6:30-8:30 at various Lake Metroparks locations. Call or email Becky Parkin at 440-256-2118 ext. 4106 or [email protected] with questions.

Learn the history of Lake County's Underground Railroad as you hike a portion of the trail with lanterns. Varied and elevated terrain. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.

The Lifeguard Class will be offered at the Environmental Learning Center at Jordan Creek Park and at Perry Pool. Students will meet at the Environmental Learning Center on May 1, 2, 9 and 10 from 5-8 pm to cover land curriculum. Students will meet at Perry Pool on May 11 and 12 from 8 am to 5pm for water skills and testing.

In addition to the class dates, e-learnings from the YMCA and Health Safety Institute totaling about 6 to 9 hours must be completed prior to the in-person class dates. The instructor will contact you leading up to the class to arrange access to the e-learnings.

Students must complete the e-learning, swimming test, and pass paper and water skills testing to attain certification. Students must be 16 years old by the last day of class. Lifeguard certification is valid for two years with Basic Life Support to be renewed annually. This is a YMCA Lifeguard Certification and includes open water training. Registration fee will be reimbursed upon a full season of lifeguarding with Lake Metroparks.

Try out a new sport - archery! This is a beginner's introduction to the sport of archery. Learn safety practices then take turns shooting bows. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.

Join us at the Environmental Learning Center for fun, hands-on science activities. We will explore a new topic each month. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered - including adults.

We will learn the story of Andromeda and view it in the Star Lab. We will act out a skit in a fun, interactive way to demonstrate the story.

Whether you want to be a scientist or just enjoy learning about science and nature come join us at the ELC for hands on learning, experiments and exploration as we investigate a new topic each month. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off and explore the park while they wait for the program to end.

If your child loves space, astronauts, solar systems and hands-on learning, come join us as we investigate a new space topic each month. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off and explore the park while they wait for the program to end.

Your mission this week is to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. Come join us at the Environmental Learning Center to dive into rockets and space exploration.

Do you love hiking to distant places but want to learn to camp there? Learn how to properly prepare a kit for backpacking, what tools are needed to thrive and get experience hiking a rugged trail with a loaded pack and gear. Bring your own gear if you have it and wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet! Trekking poles will be provided upon request. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered.

Have you always wanted to try shooting a bow? This is your chance to try out archery with your children. This is a beginners introduction to the sport of archery. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.

Whether you want to be a scientist or just enjoy learning about science and nature come join us at the ELC for hands on learning, experiments and exploration as we investigate a new topic each month. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off and explore the park while they wait for the program to end.

If your child loves space, astronauts, solar systems and hands-on learning, come join us as we investigate a new space topic each month. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off and explore the park while they wait for the program to end.

Have you always wanted to try shooting a bow? This is your chance to try out archery with your children. This is a beginners introduction to the sport of archery. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.

We will discuss the deep history of trees and all of the less-known facts about how they survive. After, we will hike and do some simple identification of deciduous trees and conifers. You will leave with a field guide to help you identify trees on future hikes.

Let's learn how to navigate our world through our five senses of sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste. We will explore various activities and experiments while learning how important all of our senses are. Program designed for individuals who are sensory sensitive. Adult must accompany each participant.

Are you up for an archery adventure? Come and do archery on our 3D range that runs along, within and across the creek at the Environmental Learning Center. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.

Do you love art? In this camp we will use art to observe nature while using mediums such as acrylics, pastels and charcoal. Each camper receives a sketch book and pencils. Fee includes art supplies. Camp meets Monday through Friday.

Have you always wanted to try shooting a bow? This is your chance to try out archery with your children. This is a beginners introduction to the sport of archery. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered, including adults.