Dear Orange Community Education and Recreation Families, We are excited to provide an update regarding the property and facilities at 30800 Chagrin Boulevard, known as New Direct...

Did you know that OCER offers classes to teach teens how to be the best babysitter on the block?! We took some time to sit down and talk with our instructor Gabby Taylor, current ...

Looking for a way to get unplugged? Check out our highly successful Eco Explorers program, led by our very own Bri Hustak! Eco Explorers offers unique and engaging experiences desi...

We are so proud of our Adaptive and Integrated program, led by our very own Reilly Ford! We believe recreation is for all, and "a safe place for people to be who they are" You c...

Curious about our Eco Explorers Family Metroparks Series? Learn more about it straight from the source! OCER: What brought you to join Eco Explorers? Sarah and Laila: I ...

It has been a busy and exciting season for the Early Childhood division! We wrapped up another wonderful summer camp filled with adventure, laughter, and plenty of opportunities t...

Meet our new Sports Coordinator II, Mitchell Slutsky! Hi Orange Community! For the past five years I worked as the Program Director for Rookie Sports Club. Many of you may e...

Orange Art Center (OAC), a division of Orange Community Education & Recreation, invites the community to the second annual Orange Community Art Fest on Saturday, August 15, 2026, ...

Dear Students, Staff, and Community Members, Please be aware that Gail Allison Drive, the main road through campus, will be resurfaced on June 11 and June 12. If weather or other...

Get ready to meet the newest member of the Orange Sports team: Jen Ryba! Jen will take on the lead role as Orange Sports Coordinator I, bringing fresh energy and experience to the...

On March 23, Jessica Gift started her new position as the Recreation Director at OCER. Jess comes to OCER after having worked in the City of Cleveland's Parks and Recreation depar...

At the end of March, Orange Community Education and Recreation was awarded a grant from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. This grant is for "Cuyahoga County...

We are excited to welcome Liam Mealey as the newest Emerging Artist in Residence at the Orange Art Center! Starting Tuesday, March 10, Liam will be creating new work here while s...

Our beloved Director, Jill Korsok, is officially retiring. Our time with her has been invaluable, and we will certainly miss her! We wish her the best of luck on her next journey,...

Looking to learn something new, boost your career skills, or explore a subject just for fun? Orange Community Education & Recreation offers a range of flexible online programs in...

Every year in February, the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) hosts an annual Conference and Trade Show at Kalahari in Sandusky, OH. Hundreds of parks and rec professio...

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment by providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, religion, ge...

This spring, Stagecrafters is thrilled to roll out two brand new programs that celebrate all the ways students love to make theatre, whether that means rocking out onstage or crea...

In our fall session, we hosted a 6-week Personal Safety Seminar where adults with disabilities learned essential tools and knowledge to stay safe in our ever-changing world. At...

Thanks to Run the Show for a high-energy one-day camp with Cleveland Cavaliers player Nae’Qwan Tomlin! This high-energy, one-day camp was perfect for players to develop their ga...