South Side Pride is a community collaborative working to sustain a healthy and safe community for fifth- through eighth-grade students and their families in South Elyria. Seven community organizations have partnered to provide services both in school and during those crucial out-of-school time hours. These partners include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain
South Side Pride provides quality after-school and summer programs that offer healthy food choices, academic enrichment, physical activity opportunities and leadership development, along with healthy lifestyle and prevention services.
Reach and Rise Discovery Camps for Grades 6-8
The fee for camp is $10 per camp for Elyria residents. Go to www.cityofelyria.org/department/parks to register.
TechCorps Lego Robotics July 15-19, Cascade Horizon 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This camp is free. Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. Transportation to and from camp within Elyria city limits will be provided as well. Register here: https://forms.gle/zMiZJEvpjYgCv49j7
Elyria Public Library
Elyria Public Library System’s summer reading program is for all ages and lasts until July 31. Prizes include Legos, tablets, telescopes and more. You can sign up at any branch of the Elyria Public Library System, online at https://elyrialibrary.beanstack.org or you can download the Beanstack app.
Fall 2019 opportunities:
FREE daily after-school programming at East Recreation Center from 3 to 6 p.m.:
Elyria Public Library
We will have many fun and educational programs at all of our branches this fall. Visit http://elyrialibrary.org/ for more information. Youth will enjoy after-school activities at the new Elyria Public Library System’s South Branch.