From the Director

Hello Shaker, 

Happy New Year! I have been thinking recently about all the New Year resolution articles and advertising we see this time of year. The "New Year, new you" kind of things. But what is wrong with the current (not old) you? This is why I have never been a fan of New Year resolutions. Instead I choose to do things each year that make me happy. Sure, there are recurring hobbies and activities, but I like to spice things up by adding new things to my plate every year. Whether it is trying a new activity, a new vacation spot, or even a new restaurant, change is fun and I always enjoy trying new things. Shaker Recreation winter programs are in full swing, summer camp registration is open, and pool passes are currently on sale. Please check out our offerings. You might even see something of interest that is new to you or your family to try. I picked up ice skating lessons several years ago on a dare and I found a new hobby. It is always a delight to try new things.

Be active. Stay healthy. Have fun.

Alex Nichols
Director

Summer Camp Registration

Summer will be here before we know it, and registration is open now for all Shaker Heights Recreation Department summer camps! Browse the summer camps section of our Winter 2023 recreation catalog and learn more about all of our offerings including day camps, enrichment camps, and sports camps. This summer we will be offering Camp Discovery (for grades K-2) and Camp EXPlore (for grades 3-5). We will also be offering band camp, theatre camp, Safety Town, and a variety of sports camps including tennis, basketball, flag football, baseball, track, wrestling, and volleyball. Register now to take advantage of our early bird discount. Shaker Heights residents will receive a $20 discount per week of camp (for full day camps only) for all camp registrations that occur on or before April 25. You can register online here or by calling our Front Office at 216-491-1295. In person registration is also available during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm) at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building and Thornton Park Ice Arena.  

Fit4EverU Bootcamp

Starting in January, we will be offering an exciting new adult fitness class - Fit4EverU Bootcamp! This one hour combination of cardio, resistance, Pilates, and core work with a 15 minute cool down of stretches and yoga is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels. The instructor, Juan Toney, is diligent about health and wellness and cares about motivating all participants to be the best versions of themselves. While he has extensive training as a life coach, nutritionist, aerobics instructor, and personal trainer, Juan takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and prioritizes class participants well-being and goals. Juan previously served as a regional general manager for a large fitness club chain before branching out and creating his own brand, which has since assisted over 500,000 clients over the past decades. Registration is available online for our second winter session, which will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the STJ Community Building from 7 - 8 pm starting on February 7th. More details are available online.