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CW Athletics - OHSAA Physical Night
CW ATHLETICS
OHSAA PHYSICAL NIGHT
Get your required sports physical for the 2026–2027 school year from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine. Open to all student-athletes planning to participate in school sports.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
6 p.m. (must be in line by 7 p.m.)
Canal Winchester High School
300 Washington Street
$15 (cash only)
IMPORTANT
- A parent/guardian must attend
- Bring completed OHSAA physical forms
- Forms must be signed by a parent/guardian
New Faith Church - MegaSports Camp
MEGA SPORTS CAMP 2026
Hosted by New Faith Church – Canal Winchester
Overview:
Mega Sports Camp is a week-long program for children that includes sports activities, STEM learning, team-building, and faith-based encouragement in a safe and positive environment.
Dates and Time:
June 22 through June 26
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day
Who Can Attend:
Children entering 1st through 6th grade
Location:
New Faith Church
6700 Thrush Drive
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Activities Include:
Participants choose one track to focus on for the week:
Basketball
Soccer
Cheerleading
Martial Arts
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Additional activities include team games, skill-building exercises, and daily group encouragement sessions.
Cost:
$45 per child
Discounts are available
Family Event:
A family celebration will be held on Friday at 12:00 PM. Parents and family members are invited to attend.
Registration:
Register online at:
https://www.newfaithcw.org/mega
Additional Information:
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
World Harvest Church - Galaxy Quest Community Event
World Harvest Church Presents: Sidewalk Sunday School Galaxy Quest Free Event
Bounce Houses, Galactic Glow Party, Free Food, Face Painting, Electronic Scooter Giveaway, Prizes
Saturday, May 2nd
1-3 PM
4595 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
OhioHealth - Summer Youth Grief Series
Summer Youth Grief Series
OhioHealth Loss and Healing Services
JUN 8–11
9:30–11:30am
OhioHealth Hospice House
800 McConnell Drive
Columbus, OH 43214
4-Session Mini Camp
Youth ages 6–14 years old will participate in discussions and hands-on activities with the grief counseling team.
JUN 15–18
9:30–11:30am
Groveport Recreation Center
7370 Groveport Road
Groveport, OH 43125
4-Session Mini Camp
Youth ages 6–12 years old will participate in discussions and hands-on activities with the grief counseling team.
JUN 16
4–5:30pm
Athens Community Center
701 E State Street
Athens, OH 45701
Family Summer Workshop
Youth ages 6–18 years old will participate in discussions and hands-on activities with the grief counseling team.
JUN 16 – AUG 4
2–4pm
Hilltop Library
511 S Hague Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
8-Week Teen Series on Tuesdays
Group will support teens in navigating their feelings and responses to grief while gaining independence and tackling life challenges. Middle school 2–3pm High school 3–4pm
JUN 17 – JUL 22
2–3pm
Marion-Franklin Library
2800 Lockbourne Road
Columbus, OH 43207
6-Week Teen Series on Wednesdays
Group will support teens in navigating their feelings and responses to grief while gaining independence and tackling life challenges.
JUN 17 – JUL 22
3–4pm
Reynoldsburg Library
1402 Brice Road
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
6-Week Teen Series on Wednesdays
Group will support teens in navigating their feelings and responses to grief while gaining independence and tackling life challenges.
JUN 18 – JUL 23
1–2:30pm
Groveport Recreation Center
7370 Groveport Road
Groveport, OH 43125
6-Week Teen Series on Thursdays
Group will support teens in navigating their feelings and responses to grief while gaining independence and tackling life challenges.
JUN 26
Time TBD
OhioHealth Hospice House
800 McConnell Drive
Columbus, OH 43214
Stepping Stones Family Movie Night
Join our staff and other families touched by loss for a fun evening with snacks and a movie!
JUL 20–23
9:30–11:30am
OhioHealth Hospice House
800 McConnell Drive
Columbus, OH 43214
4-Session Mini Camp
Youth ages 6–14 years old will participate in discussions and hands-on activities with the grief counseling team.
INDIVIDUAL SUMMER SUPPORT
The licensed grief professionals of OhioHealth Loss and Healing Services also offer individual grief counseling to children and teens during summer break. Ask us how to get your child or teen connected today!
GRIEF CAMP 2026!
Our annual Stepping Stones Grief Camp will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Camp Ken Jockety for kids, teens and caregivers!
TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US
614-566-1728 or email youthgrief@ohiohealth.com
University of Notre Dame - DNA Learning Center Summer Camps
UNIVERSITY of NOTRE DAME
DNA
LEARNING
CENTER
DNA Summer
Camps 2026
Camp Catalyst
3-day, 2-night Camp exploring DNA/genetics 6-day,
June 15-17 grades 7-8
June 24-26 grades 9-10
Immersive residential
$830
experience at Notre Dame
Camp Odyssey
5-night Camp exploring DNA/genetics
July 5-10 grades 9-10
July 12-17 grades 7-8
$1720
2-Day Workshops
Optional overnight stay
Grades 8-10
DNA & Food/Taste: June 22-23
DNA & Sports Performance: July 20-21
$195 for day only, $375 for overnight
Gene Expression
Research Virtual Camp
Real-time, interactive program
Grades 9-12
1 to 3 pm EDT July 22-24
$245
All labs taught by a ND
protessor/human geneticist
No previous lab experience
needed! Just an interest in
Science!
Small camp size promotes
hands-on focus with ND staff
& student counselors
iria
Secure your spot today! Get more
information on the QR code or go to
https://dnacenter.nd.edu/summer-camps/
Email: AdminDNAcenter@nd.edu
Phone: 574.6311506
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Butterfly Bash
Canal Winchester Branch | 123 Groveport Road
Saturday, May 2 | 10a.m.-12:00p.m.
We great butterflies in the library!
Please join us as we release our library butterflies into nature and enjoy butterfly inspired activities! This program will be outdoors, weather permitting. All ages welcome.
9a.m.-12p.m. Farmer's Market
Visit your favorite local farmers' market vendors at the library!
10a.m. Butterfly Storytime
Join us for a special caterpillar and butterfly themed Family Storytime
10a.m.-12p.m. Activities, Games, and Music!
Enjoy butterfly and spring themed crafts and games for all ages, including face painting with the Miss Canal Winchester Court.
10:45a.m. Caterpillar Crawl
Caterpillars and butterflies (kids and adults of all ages) are invited to join our special parade! We'll walk through the library and then head outside for the butterfly release. Costumes and butterfly wings welcome!
11a.m. Butterfly Release
Help us send our butterflies off on their next big adventure as we release them back into nature.
12p.m. Plant Exchange
Bring plants, clippings, or seeds from your garden or home and leave with some fresh new greenery! Check our website for more details.
columbuslibrary.org | 614-645-2275
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Miss Canal Winchester Queens Scholarship Pageant - Spring Market
LOOKING FOR VENDORS!
Spring Market
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
May 9, 2026
Are you a crafter, baker, or someone who has a side hustle you’d like to promote? We are looking for all types of crafters, direct sales, and food products.
Location:
The Canal Winchester Community Center
45 E. Waterloo Street
Canal Winchester, Ohio
To Register:
www.misscwpageant.org
Seeds of Caring - NICU Mother's Day Event
LOVE FOR NICU MOMS:
Mother’s Day Bag Assembly
WHY IT MATTERS:
Understanding the challenge mothers
face in balancing caring for others with
self-care builds empathy in children.
Hands-on activities show kids they are
never too young to make a difference in
someone’s life.
Seeds of Caring is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers kids ages 2-12 to create a kinder community with their hearts, hands, and minds.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Multiple time slots available
Nationwide Children’s Education Center
575 S 18th St.
Columbus, OH 43205
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Every mother wants their baby to be
healthy, happy, and loved. Being a mother
can be hard, but for some mothers, it is even
harder. Mother’s Day is coming up and
Seeds of Caring wants to do something
special for new mothers spending Mother’s
Day weekend in the NICU with their baby.
Join us as we show our appreciation for all
REGISTER HERE!
Scan the QR code to learn
more and sign up or visit
bit.ly/CBUSEVENTBRITE
Thurber House - Summer Writing Camp 2026
THURBER HOUSE
SUMMER WRITING CAMP 2026
Dive into a world of mysteries, fantasy, poetry, and more in our unforgettable week-long camps! Led by published authors, artists, and storytellers, our days are packed with imaginative writing and arts activities designed to stretch your mind and transform your ideas into stories.
RISING 2/3 GRADE:
12:30 PM - 4 PM
JULY 27 - JULY 31
$200
$25 registration fee
The day is short but our activities are packed! You’ll write your own Magic Tree House Adventure, make pop-up cards, create pet adventures, and so much more.
RISING 4/5/6 GRADE:
9 AM - 4 PM
JUNE 1-5, JUNE 8-12, JUNE 15-19, OR JUNE 22-26
$355
$25 registration fee
You’ll think like a detective, make cartoons, write about things that go bump in the night, try your hand at script writing, make new friends, and laugh along the way!
RISING 7/8/9 GRADE:
9 AM - 4 PM
JULY 6-10, JULY 13-17, OR JULY 20-24
$355
$25 registration fee
Break out of your boredom with us! We’ll have adventures writing ghost stories, developing worlds, making our own games, and cryptids, just to name a few activities.
REGISTER: THURBERHOUSE.ORG/SUMMER-CAMPS
The registration deadline is May 4. The fee covers all supplies, a camp T-shirt, and daily snack. A limited number of scholarships are available. Please register your student for one week of camp in the grade level they’re entering in fall 2026.
Thurber House programming is not affiliated with or sponsored by any school district.
MAJOR ARTS SUPPORTERS
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Ohio Arts Council
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@thurberhouse
thurberhouse.org
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