YCS - Formerly ECRN+

10/03/2026

📢 Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 at the 𝗖𝗖𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 & 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 at Mifflin High School! 📢

🗓️ Saturday, October 3
🏫 Mifflin High School
📍 3245 Oak Spring St., Columbus, OH 43219
⏰ Check-in begins at 10 a.m.

👉 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘: https://tinyurl.com/468cps2u. 👈

Connect with community and spend the day learning, gaining new resources, and supporting our student-athletes! 💙

09/21/2026

🏐 ADAPTIVE DISC GOLF & SPORTS CLINIC IS THIS WEEKEND! 🏹

Looking for a fun, inclusive way to get active? Join the Whitehall Community Park YMCA on September 25th–27th for the Adaptive Disc Golf & Sports Clinic! 💚

While Sunday is the PGA-sanctioned Adaptive Disc Golf Tournament, Saturday is open to everyone and all ages and will feature a variety of activities to try! 🎉

✨ Saturday, September 26 | 9 AM–4 PM
Come explore:
🏌️ Adaptive Disc Golf
🏓 Pickleball
🏐 Chair Volleyball
🎯 Co****le
🚲 Cycling
🏹 Archery
🧘 Yoga

🏐 The Columbus Fury will also be joining on Saturday! Come meet the team, get active, and enjoy a day full of inclusive recreation and fun!

📍 Whitehall Community Park YMCA
402 N. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall

Whether you're an experienced athlete or just want to try something new, everyone is welcome! 💚

Register today and come be part of the fun!
👉 https://form.jotform.com/262085934696168

09/18/2026

What an amazing day at Outdoor Inclusive Adventures with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks!! With more than 1,000 people joining us, this year’s event was truly something special. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the day welcoming, inclusive, and full of fun for individuals and families of all abilities!

Thank you to all of our incredible community partners, vendors, organizations, and supporters who helped make OIA possible!

🌿 Friends of Metro Parks
🐴 Stockhands Horses For Healing
✨ Magical Adventures Parties
🍧 Kona Ice (Little Buckeye)
🍴 Adventure Bite Cuisine
💼 Philipps & Graham, LLC
🦉 Ohio Wildlife Center
💛 Jeremiah’s Corner
⚽ Columbus Crew
💙 A Kid Again - Central Ohio Chapter
🧩 We Rock the Spectrum - Columbus
🦁 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium & Zoombezi Bay
🏅 Adaptive Sports Connection
🚗 Moo Moo Car Wash
🍗 Raising Cane's
🦷 Delta Dental
🏅 Special Olympics Ohio
💙 ABA Centers of Ohio
🏐 Columbus Fury

And another HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers, YMCA staff, families, attendees, and everyone who helped behind the scenes!! We couldn’t have done it without you! We’re feeling so grateful for the memories made and the connections created. 💚

Thank you for helping us make Outdoor Inclusive Adventures one to remember! 🎉

09/17/2026

09/09/2026

🌟 Outdoor Inclusive Adventures is almost here! 🌟

We are getting closer to an incredible day with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, filled with fun, adventure, connection, and inclusive outdoor experiences for everyone!

Whether you’re joining us for kayaking, creeking, or one of the many other activities planned throughout the day, we can’t wait to welcome you to Outdoor Inclusive Adventures! 🛶☀️

Be sure to check out the map and Q&A below for important information about parking, the entrance, where to check in, and what to expect when you arrive! Most importantly, come ready to have fun! We’re so excited to bring our community together for a day where everyone can get outside, try something new, make memories, and enjoy the great outdoors.

Share this post with your family and friends, save it for later, and make sure everyone in your group has the information they need!

We can’t wait to see you, adventure with you, and make this a day to remember! 🌟

🎟 Haven’t registered yet? No worries, there’s still time! Grab your FREE tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994151459697?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/08/2026

🧠✨ FREE Virtual Resource Session: Understanding Sensory Processing with Sensory Savvy Kids

Join us for a special resource session with Sensory Savvy Kids to learn more about sensory processing and how it can impact the way children experience their bodies, regulate emotions, interact with their environment, and participate in everyday activities.

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
💻 Virtual

This session is a great opportunity for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who supports children to gain practical strategies and a better understanding of sensory needs.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000185092455?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you’ll join us! 💙

09/08/2026

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Weekend of Adaptive Sports!

Join The YMCA of Central Ohio on September 25th–27th at the Whitehall YMCA for the Adaptive Disc Golf & Sports Clinic!

Whether you're an athlete, volunteer, family member, or simply looking to explore adaptive recreation, there’s something for everyone!

👉 Scan the QR codes on the flyer to register as a Participant or Volunteer!

09/07/2026

📸 10 YEARS OF MEMORIES! 📸

If you've joined us for the YMCA of Central Ohio's Outdoor Inclusive Adventures (OIA) before, you know there's something special about spending a day outside with our community. 🌿

Now we're celebrating 10 years of inclusive outdoor adventure with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks! 🎉

Whether this will be your first OIA or your tenth, we'd love to have you there! Swipe through and take a look back at some OIA moments from years past! 👀💚

📅 September 13 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Prairie Oaks Metro Park – Darby Bend Lake
🎟️ FREE!
REGISTER TODAY → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994151459697?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/04/2026

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⏰

We're getting closer to our YMCA of Central Ohio 10th Annual Outdoor Inclusive Adventures with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks🎉🌿

Bring your family and enjoy:
🛶 Boating
🎣 Fishing
🥾 Nature activities
🎨 Crafts
🦉 Wildlife
✨ Character fun
⚽ Dribbling a soccer ball with The Columbus Crew!

📅 September 13 | 11 AM–3 PM
🎟️ It's FREE, but registration is required!
REGISTER NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994151459697?aff=oddtdtcreator

💚 Don't miss the adventure!

Welcome to the 10th annual Outdoor Inclusive Adventures! Join us to get outdoors, get active, and PLAY!

09/02/2026

✨🌿 TRY SOMETHING NEW AT OIA! 🌿✨

Sometimes the best adventures begin with simply saying… “Let's give it a try!”

At YMCA of Central Ohio Outdoor Inclusive Adventures with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, families have the opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, discover something new, and find a new favorite activity, all in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Maybe you'll:
🛶 Try kayaking or canoeing for the first time
🎣 Cast a fishing line and see what you catch
🦉 Meet an animal from the Ohio Wildlife Center
🚛 Explore some BIG trucks during Touch-a-Truck
🫧 Jump into sensory play and bubble fun
🎨 Create something new with crafts
🌿 Explore nature in a whole new way
⚽ Dribble a soccer ball with The Columbus Crew!

📅 September 13 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Prairie Oaks Metro Park – Darby Bend Lake
🎟️ REGISTER TODAY! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994151459697?aff=oddtdtcreator