YCS - Formerly ECRN+

08/04/2025

✨Save the Date!✨

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Outdoor Inclusive Adventures on September 14th, from 11am-3pm! Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, along with the YMCA of Central Ohio, are hosting a day filled with fun and inclusive activities for the entire family!

Children, teens, and young adults of all abilities are welcome at Prairie Oaks Metro Park (Darby Bend Lake) to enjoy outdoor fun, physical activities, and the chance to connect with others. We hope to see you there!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1428027983139?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/30/2025

🌟 Let’s Talk About YOUR Resilience! 🌟
The connection between children’s resilience and the health and wellness of the adults in their lives is powerful—and it cannot be underestimated.
Join us for a FREE virtual workshop designed to meet you where you are and help you focus on your health, happiness, and well-being. This session will explore how your social-emotional wellness directly impacts the children and families you care for—both positively and negatively.
🔹Learn practical, low-cost strategies to reduce stress
🔹Discover how to boost your own resilience
🔹Use the Devereux Adult Resilience Survey (DARS) for personal reflection
🔹Leave with energy, insight, and action steps you can use immediately!
📅WHEN: August 27th
⌚TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
💻WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
This is a virtual event—registration is required and the Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop.
Click the link below to register today!

Explore how your well-being impacts children’s resilience—join us to learn simple, powerful ways to boost your own health and happiness!

07/30/2025

Join the YMCA of Central Ohio’s Happy Hikers Club, in partnership with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, for a FREE hands-on creek adventure at Sharon Woods Metro Park!

🐟Wade into Spring Creek with nets and jars to discover the amazing creatures that call this vibrant habitat home.
💧 Take part in a fun and educational water filtration activity led by our YMCA STEM Discovery Team.
🌿 Stop by anytime during the event and stay as long as you'd like!

This is a perfect outing for curious nature lovers who don’t mind getting a little wet and muddy. Just be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 23rd
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1PM
📍 Location: Sharon Woods Metro Park - (6911 Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081)
🎟️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hikers-club-creeking-at-sharon-woods-tickets-1542550723739?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wade into Spring Creek & explore creek life + try water filtration with our STEM team! Stop by anytime & stay as long as you want!

07/15/2025

✨We need your help! ✨

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks and the YMCA of Central Ohio are excited to host the 9th Annual Outdoor Inclusive Adventures! This is a special day where kids, teens, and young adults of all abilities can come together, explore nature, try new activities, and create memories with their families!

We’re looking for caring, energetic volunteers to help make this amazing day possible! If you’d like to volunteer and make a difference, simply scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F45ACA623ABF49-57336562-2025 #/

07/08/2025

Learn about ABA therapy with Shape Behavioral Services & how it supports children with autism in a FREE resource session for families!

07/08/2025

July is Disability Pride Month!
This month honors the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990—and more importantly, it celebrates the strength, diversity, and voices of the disability community.
The Disability Pride Flag represents many experiences:
❤️ Red – Physical disabilities
💛 Gold – Neurodivergence
🤍 White – Invisible/undiagnosed disabilities
💙 Blue – Psychiatric disabilities
💚 Green – Sensory disabilities
🖤 Black – Mourning and resistance against ableism
Let’s celebrate and uplift the disability community—not just in July, but all year long.
Check out the Columbus Accessibility Guide for fun activities this summer! https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/accessibility/

07/02/2025

Join DODD at the Ohio State Fair for a sensory-friendly morning!

On July 24 from 10 AM - 1 PM, fairgoers can enjoy:
💡 Dimmed lights
🔉 Lowered volume
🎨 Educational and sensory activities
🔕 Quiet room
🎡Fun for everyone!

Learn more on OCALI's website: https://bit.ly/3ST35mu

06/24/2025

📣 FREE Virtual Resource Session with Shape Behavioral Services! 💙🧠

Are you a parent, caregiver, educator, or service provider supporting a child with autism or other developmental needs? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Shape Behavioral Services, a Columbus-based provider specializing in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy.

💡 What to Expect:
✅ Learn how ABA therapy helps with communication, behavior, and life skills
✅ Explore Shape’s services — including in-home, in-school therapy, and parent training
✅ Get answers about insurance, referrals, and what to expect from therapy sessions
✅ Understand how caregivers play a vital role in their child's growth and progress

🗓️ Date: July 15th
🕐 Time: 6pm - 7pm
💻 Location: Zoom (link will be emailed before the event)
🎟️ Cost: FREE — but registration is REQUIRED!

👉 Reserve your spot here:
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Learn about ABA therapy with Shape Behavioral Services & how it supports children with autism in a FREE resource session for families!

06/24/2025

🚨 ALL ABOARD! 🚨 The YMCA of Central Ohio's Happy Hikers Club is taking the fun on the road—literally! Join us for a FREE guided nature ride through the scenic trails of Scioto Audubon Metro Park on Sunday, July 13th from 10:00–11:00 AM! 🛤️

Enjoy a 20-minute loop around the park with fascinating facts about its history, local wildlife, and birds you can find right here in our downtown green space 🐦 The Tram is open-air, wheelchair & stroller accessible - great for all ages & abilities!

👉 Registration is required — reserve your spot here:
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Join the YMCA and Metro Parks for a fun-filled day at Scioto Audubon Metro Park with a tram ride throughout the park!

06/16/2025

🌟 Let’s Talk About YOUR Resilience! 🌟
The connection between children’s resilience and the health and wellness of the adults in their lives is powerful—and it cannot be underestimated.
Join us for a FREE virtual workshop designed to meet you where you are and help you focus on your health, happiness, and well-being. This session will explore how your social-emotional wellness directly impacts the children and families you care for—both positively and negatively.
🔹Learn practical, low-cost strategies to reduce stress
🔹Discover how to boost your own resilience
🔹Use the Devereux Adult Resilience Survey (DARS) for personal reflection
🔹Leave with energy, insight, and action steps you can use immediately!
📅WHEN: June 25th
⌚TIME: 12pm - 1:30pm
💻WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
This is a virtual event—registration is required and the Zoom link will be emailed prior to the workshop.
Click the link below to register today!

Explore how your well-being impacts children’s resilience—join us to learn simple, powerful ways to boost your own health and happiness!