Community & Seasonal Events

No Cost To You Events & Programs

Disc Golf

The Columbus Parks and Rec Disc Golf Course is located in Donner Park. The course is free and open usage from dawn until dusk and has both 9 basket and 18 basket round options. For additional details on our course, course map, and scorecards, please see our course page on UDisc.com.

For course reservations, please send an inquiry to parks@columbus.in.gov

Theater & Arts

Fall Basket Class

Ages 18+ | September 10 | 5-9pm | $47 | Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena, Miller-Tangeman Room

For all basket classes, students should bring a flat blade screwdriver, scissors, a large towel and a spray bottle for water. Classes are taught by Pat Carothers.

Registration: August 3 – September 4, 5pm

Holiday Basket Class

Ages 18+ | November 19 | 5-9pm | $TBD | Meeting Rooms at NexusPark

For all basket classes, students should bring a flat blade screwdriver, scissors, a large towel and a spray bottle for water. Classes are taught by Pat Carothers.

Registration: TBD

Fencing

Ages 7-11, 12+ | The REC at NexusPark | $60

En Garde! Are you ready to discover the historic sport of fencing? Join our partners at the Salle de Lutins Fencing Club for a 4-week session of fencing. Get an introduction and training in a unique and fun Olympic sport! Students will receive instruction on form, technique and how to properly engage in a bout. Equipment can be rented for $20 during the class as well.

Teen & Adult

Safe@Home

Ages 9-11 | 3:30-5pm | $10 | The REC at NexusPark

Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a 90-minute program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Class is led by a certified instructor from the Council for Youth Development.

September 3 | Registration: May 15 – August 25
October 8 | Registration: September 4 – October 2

Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program

Recipients of the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program can be approved for $200.00 per child per calendar year. If you do not use the full $200.00 by December 31, the balance will go back into the scholarship program. Families can apply each calendar year.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program, all families must show proof of residency in Bartholomew County and proof that the child is under their care (School document, Medical or Insurance document, Birth Certificate, Social Security card, Hoosier Healthwise card, most recent 1040 with dependents).

Families will also need to show proof of receiving at least one of the following:

• Social Security Supplemental or Disability Income
• Public assistance through the Division of Family Resources, i.e., Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Food Stamps
• Free lunch assistance through the local schools
• Public assistance through the City of Columbus Housing Authority
• Hoosier Healthwise Card
  OR
• If a family has foster children in their household, we will need to see foster paperwork.

Guidelines:

• Scholarship Amount – Individuals are eligible for a maximum of $200.00 per child for the calendar year.
• Scholarships will be awarded only as funds are available.
• Children under the age of 18 are eligible for a scholarship.
• Eligible programs – All Parks and Recreation programs. Scholarship does not cover season passes, private instruction, daily admission, equipment rentals and tickets to local events.
• Families residing in Bartholomew County are eligible.
• Scholarships are available for immediate members of a family or foster children who live with the family throughout the year. Scholarships are not available for friends or relatives visiting or staying for a period of time. Scholarships for such individuals should be submitted by the parent/guardian for that family, if applicable.
• Approval of the scholarship is subject to verification of the information provided with the application.
• Applicants will receive notification or approval or denial via phone within 7 business days from the date of the application.
• The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to revoke admission to a facility, program, or activity for misuse or cause.

If you would like to apply, you will need to fill out our scholarship application and email it to parks@columbus.in.gov or return it to NexusPark (2252 25th St – Entrance 2, Columbus, IN 47201) with the eligibility required paperwork above. Call NexusPark (812-376-2680) if you have questions.

Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Application (PDF)

Solicitud de Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship (PDF)

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