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Bring your little one to enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking event at Young Chefs Academy! Your young chef will make a recipe from scratch, doing all the mixing, measuring, and preparation involved in making a cinnamon sugar pretzel! Best of all, at the end, the children will eat what they made and take a copy of the recipe home. This event is one parent per child. You will be baking with your child, this is not a drop-off event. Ages: 3-5 years.

All general meetings include complimentary childcare as well as pizza and snacks. This year’s childcare will be provided by the Solon Community Center child care team.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule:
6:15 pm Arrival and Refreshments
6:45 pm Business Meeting
7:00 pm Program
7:45 pm Meeting adjourns

Use your creativity to come up with a funny PowerPoint presentation to share with the group! Show us the best five sandwiches you’ve ever eaten. Give a photo tour of the random items found in your car. Rank your kids’ stuffies by how dangerous they would be if they came to life. The more off-the-wall, the better! Bring a snack or dessert to share. Depending on location, it might be BYOB.

Join SECPTA friends for a sweet treat at Mitchell‘s. We will meet at the store and eat ice cream together! Each family will purchase their own treats.

Join us for an ‘Art Investigator‘ adventure through our downtown! We‘ll explore vibrant murals, uncover hidden sculptures, and investigate historical markers, learning how local art tells our community‘s story. Students will use observation skills to find clues, discuss themes of identity and history, and then create their own mini-murals or design a local landmark to share what they‘ve discovered about our unique neighborhood."

Homeschoolers (or any SECPTA kids ages 5+) are welcome to join us for a naturalist-led STEM field trip at Jordan Creek Environmental Learning Center exploring motion and how it is affected by force, friction and speed. Bring a packed lunch, afterwards we can check out their amazing outdoor Adventure Play area or take a hike down to the creek. (Dress appropriately and/or bring a change of clothes.)

"If you want anything to move, you have to give it a push or
pull. Observe and demonstrate Newton’s laws of motion and
gravity through activities using forces on wheels and rockets.
Students design stomp rockets to launch to demonstrate
force and gravity."

Program is intended for grades 1-2, open to all SECPTA families with kids ages 5+. Questions? Contact Kate kate.martin@secpta.net

Get your preschooler moving, learning, and laughing at the Little Gym Shaker Heights. Enjoy an hour of parent-child time loosely led by an instructor. The kids will get to run, jump, crawl, twirl, explore different soft obstacles, balancing beams, and maybe a parachute in the end! Ages: 2-5 years.

Join fellow dads for a relaxed night out to watch Sweet 16 March Madness basketball. Enjoy the excitement of the tournament — including a potential Cinderella run — while catching up with other dads in a laid-back lounge setting. Light snacks will be provided, and this is a BYOB event.

Join us for a wild afternoon of painting on everything from a canvas to your friend with Glow-in-the-dark paint! Every guest will be provided with a 16” x 20” black canvas (take it home with you the day of your visit or let it dry and come back for it), 6 containers of different colors of glow paint, paint brushes and a squirt gun full of glow paint. That’s enough paint to cover your canvas, the entire room and/or your friends in ultra-bright neon washable glow paint! Protective gear is provided – lab coats, safety glasses, hair bonnets and foot booties. We recommend coming prepared to get a little messy! Restrooms are available for cleaning up or for changing afterwards if you would like to. We have reserved a party room to hang out in while not painting. It‘s free to come hang out in the party room and not paint - there is a TV on the wall to watch the madness in the paint room. Outside food and drinks allowed. **This is a ticketed event, no refunds will be given for cancellations unless another member on waitlist is able to purchase the ticket.**

We will be meeting at Kathy‘s home (email Kate.Breuer@secpta.net for address) and we will be reading Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. As always, feel free to come socialize even if you don’t read the book!
 
SECPTA will provide appetizers/finger food, but feel free to BYO beverage of choice! Can’t wait to see you there!

Let‘s get out some energy for a 2-hour stint at Get Air in Middleburg Heights. We‘ll spend the time in the dedicated spaces for jumping and play for 46" and under, "Little Air". (Please note: Children taller can jump in a *separate* area - so taller siblings will not be with shorter siblings. Adult observers are free. Adults may pay to jump.)

Head over to the Solon library after school for a Pokemon trading, battling, crafting, and snacking event. Bring cards to trade, decks to battle with, and figures to play with as well. SECPTA will provide snacks as well as coloring pages and a Pokemon craft.

My friend Tim of the Urban Forge will be teaching us everything we ever wanted to know about blacksmithing!!! Each student (5+ only) will make (with parent‘s help) & take home a forged decorative hook (ex. maple leaf, feather or cat hook). Adults will handle the hot metal pieces, students will use the tools.

The workshop will take place at a really cool makerspace in an industrial warehouse turned art studio.

This event will cost $30 per student. Additional hooks can be purchased on the day of from Tim for $10.


One adult per child please/register all attending, no younger siblings- limited space in the studio.

Please contact Kate with questions- kate.martin@secpta.net, 216.645.3312 (cell-texts preferred)

A Liberty Park naturalist will lead a 30 minute program all about spring. We’ll use our senses to experience seasonal changes on a short walk, so remember to dress for the weather. Pack a lunch and after the program, enjoy exploring the Liberty Park Nature Center, visiting the Nature Play Area, and/or taking a hike on one of the trails with friends. Ages: 3-5 years.

Come out to Hidden Pastures for a fun day at the farm! Everyone will have a chance to pet, feed and snuggle all the animals, learn fun facts and ride the pony (pony rides are dependent on child‘s size). There is also a playground for the kiddos to enjoy. All ages.

Come out to Hidden Pastures for a fun day at the farm! Everyone will have a chance to pet, feed and snuggle all the animals, learn fun facts and ride the pony (pony rides are dependent on child‘s size). There is also a playground for the kiddos to enjoy. All ages.

Come out and enjoy a 2 hour scenic railroad ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Train departs promptly at 10am from the Peninsula Station. The train has a dining car where guests can purchase food, but unfortunately no outside food allowed. Children under 2 are free, but must sit on the lap of an adult. Check in at 9:15-9:30 for a prompt 10am departure. **Please note, tickets must be finalized 2 weeks in advance, so you must sign up for this trip by Friday March 20th.** This is a ticketed event, so if you are unable to make it, you are responsible for selling your tickets.

Join us for a family movie night watching the new Disney & Pixar film, Hoppers! Showtime will be after school (after 4pm); exact time will be provided as soon as the cinema has it scheduled.

Join us for a special SECPTA story time with songs, then stay to play in Sage and Honey‘s adorable playroom! No outside food, but Sage and Honey sells super delicious food and beverages! Ages: 0-6 years.

Come join us for a beautiful spring day lunch picnic at Solon Park! Bring the kiddos for an afternoon of food, music, fun, and fresh air. We‘re asking families to help by bringing snacks to share while the kids eat, play and enjoy the park. Parents can take turns keeping an eye on the gates and supervising so everyone stays safe while the children have the time of their lives! We can‘t wait to spend a fun and relaxing afternoon together. Hope to see you there!

Join Little Frogs Downward Dogs at Shaker Lakes as we examine what happens as temperatures rise and water wakes the Earth. Spring is officially here and the world is waking up. Shaker Lakes has some great vernal pools that should be teeming with activity for our scavenger hunt adventure. We’ll sample the water and check it out under a microscope. If we’re lucky, we’ll spot some of Ohio’s elusive native Fairy Shrimp!!

We’ll explore the parallels between seeds rooting themselves in the soil before sprouting and rising towards the sun, skunk cabbage with its cool (warm) “contractile” roots and how our own bodies are more stable and supportive when grounded and with an engaged core. We’ll wake up our own bodies as our scavenger hunt search takes us around to different stations along the trail. We will see insects and birds waking up, hopefully frogs and salamanders too!

Every good Spring class involves planting seeds so of course we will do just that- microgreens in a self-watering hydroponic planter in a jar we’ll assemble, decorate and take home to watch sprout.

Each class is set up as a series of stations along a loop hiking trail. At each stop we will either use our brains or our bodies to explore our topic. Functional movement "challenges" are intentionally selected to get kids to engage their muscles, activate their core and develop effective body mechanics. All paired with STEM learning centered around a nature based theme.

Must drop off between 10:30a and 11:00a and pick up between 12:30p-1:00p. If dropping off, please provide packed lunch and filled water bottle. Class content will run from 11:00a-12:30p with supervised free play/lunch time afterwards. Hike is stroller friendly.

Come join us as we take a walk with a naturalist. Feel free to stay and explore the nature center afterwards. There is a lot to see both indoors and outdoors! Ages: 2-5 years.

Join SECPTA for 2 hours of family friendly bowling at Rollhouse in Solon! Feel free to order dinner. We will have 6 to a lane. Parents are welcome to bowl too. Shoes included!

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Immerse yourself in a melting pot of the diverse cultures, traditions, and spring festivals of South Asia. Enjoy delicious food, fun crafts for kids, music, dancing, and more! This is a free public event, so SECPTA families are welcome to come to the festival as their schedule permits.

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Students will learn about the building blocks of music through songs, instruments, and more in this introductory class. SCA hopes to instill a lifelong love for melodies by exposing young ones to the world of music. Age: 2-5 years.

Students will learn about the building blocks of music through songs, instruments, and more in this introductory class. SCA hopes to instill a lifelong love for melodies by exposing young ones to the world of music. Ages: 2-5 years.

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Come out for a fun afternoon of excitment and animals. Kids will get to meet a variety of animals both soft and slimy! There will be plenty of opportunities to pet the animals as well.

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Join SECPTA friends for a special Earth Day story time at the Twinsburg Library. After story time we will have snacks, free play, and a craft! Ages: 0-6 years.

We will be meeting at Laura‘s home (email Kate.Breuer@secpta.net for address) and we will be reading Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. As always, feel free to come socialize even if you don’t read the book!
 
SECPTA will provide appetizers/finger food, but feel free to BYO beverage of choice! Can’t wait to see you there!

Grab some food any day this week and DiBella‘s Subs will donate 20% of your total sales to SECPTA! Use code SECPTA20 or show the flyer when ordering.

Come join SECPTA for 2 hours of private skating with unlimited pizza and drinks! Skate rental is included, there are roller skate (quads), roller blade, and Fisher Price over the shoe options. You are also welcome to bring your own skates. Please register each skater, non-skaters do not need to register.

We have a 1 hr coached private rowing lesson on their indoor tanks. Very unique experience!
Only 9 available seats.

Afterwards, we can head to nearby breweries/bar/restaurants within walking distance or a short drive.

Questions? contact Kate.martin@secpta.net


"Welcome to The Cleveland Foundry Community Rowing & Sailing Center.

We are thrilled to have you join us on Saturday, April 18 th 2026. You will
arrive at 1831 Columbus Rd. You will park in our Eastern paved main
parking lot. If flow over parking is needed, there is a gravel lot on the
Southwest side of the building. There is also free street parking available.
You will enter through our main lobby doors and be greeted at our front
desk.
You will be participating in light physical activity during the Team Building
portion of your visit. We recommend you wear comfortable athletic wear,
nothing baggy as you will be sitting on a rolling seat & we don’t want you to
get caught in our wheels. Also, any long hair extensions should be up &
secure. Tennis shoes and a personal water bottle are recommended. We
have multiple filtered water stations on our campus.
If you would like to secure your items in a day locker, you are welcome to
do so. We do not provide locks, so we recommend you bring your own
along with a towel & toiletries if you plan to shower. You most likely won’t
even work up a sweat but the amenities are here if you would like to use
them.
We are excited about your visit and can’t wait for you to see what we are
accomplishing toward our mission of providing opportunities for the youth of
Greater Cleveland to experience the sports of rowing & sailing by breaking
down financial barriers to make it happen."

Take your kids out to the ballgame and support SECPTA! Children under the age of 3 are free and SECPTA earns $5 back on each ticket, so be sure to invite your friends and family too! In addition to watching the game and snacking in the stands, be sure to check out the Fun Zone located in the right field wall which includes a dunk tank, inflatable slide and a speed pitch throwing area.

**This is a ticketed event, no refunds will be given for cancellations unless another member on waitlist is able to purchase the ticket.**

Come for a morning out of fun and play with our SECPTA friends at Penitentiary Glen! We‘ll start by painting pots - which we‘ll plant with flowers before we leave. Next, we‘ll head over to Nature Play for more fun! Plan for kids to get messy - both paint and dirt. Feel free to pack a lunch to enjoy and bring some sand toys for the play area. Painting will begin shortly after 10.

Explore cause and effect, rolling cars and trucks through clay roads and obstacles at the Valley Arts Center. Discover the patterns created by various tire treads, found objects, and even the bottom of your shoe. Kids will have the opportunity to create a small pendant or wall hanging, which will be glazed and fired after the class. You are welcome to stay or drop off for this class, the VAC has just asked that one parent volunteers to stay and assist. If you are interested in staying, please email fieldtrips@secpta.net! Ages: 3-6 years.

Let‘s join together for a welcoming and inclusive family game night. We will have great food, good company, and games for the whole family. A signup genius will be sent out for sides like fruits, veggies, drinks, picky kid-safe foods, and desserts! SECPTA will provide the main dish--pizza & chicken nuggets! Bring a game or two appropriate to the adults and kids in your family. Big sibs are welcome!

Join us for April Coffee Club at the shaded pavilion in South Russell Village Park, just past Chagrin Falls! We’ll have coffee and pastries (pizza too!) while the kids play at the nature-inspired Wood Playground. There are beautiful grassy paths and hills to explore around the park, or you can simply sit back, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and connect with other moms.

Note: There are two parking lots at this park. Make sure you‘re going to the "Wood Playground" (the correct address is linked above!)

We’re going to learn about faces, their shapes and proportions. We will use a variety of techniques including molding with fingers and tools, pressing with found object stamps, and adding small sprig-molded shapes to build relief faces on clay pots. While this is a drop-off event, the VAC has just asked that one parent volunteer to stay and assist. If you are interested in volunteering, please email fieldtrips@secpta.net! Ages: 6-10 years.

Join us for a fun morning learning some basic baseball skills (throwing, running bases and just getting energy out). There will be an instructor working with the kids in a mini clinic-like setting and the two sessions will be divided by age groups (older kids will work on more advanced skills). Ages: 6-9 years.

As the oldest maple festival in the United States, the Geauga County Maple Festival commemorates the production of pure maple syrup in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio. The festival is held annually during the last full weekend of April for four days of engaging activities (rides, art show, performances, and even a pancake eating contest), delectable food, and a celebration of all things maple.

Join SECPTA friends at a free, family-friendly Earth Day celebration to connect with nature and our community. Families can enjoy kids‘ crafts, hands-on activities, and informational tables from local organizations dedicated to sustainability and environmental awareness. You are also welcome to hop on a free shuttle to the Solon Woods Nature Preserve for a guided hike, where you will learn about spring wild flowers and discover local animal life along the trail. Finally, feel free to bring a container to pick up free mulch for your garden!

Join us for a fun morning learning some basic baseball skills (throwing, running bases and just getting energy out). There will be an instructor working with the kids in a mini clinic-like setting and the two sessions will be divided by age groups (older kids will work on more advanced skills). Ages: 4-5 years.

Come for an hour of ninja fun. A new toddler friendly area just opened in September and is great for the younger kids. Older siblings are welcome and can use the regular obstacle courses and climbing structures. Adrenaline Monkey specific socks are required. If you have socks from there you can reuse them. Otherwise they are $3.99 a pair to be purchased day off. Ages: 2-5 years (older siblings welcome).

Enjoy an afternoon outdoors with fellow dads at a local sportsman’s club. The event will feature a short, instructor-led activity suitable for beginners, followed by time to relax and socialize. No prior experience is needed. We will be emailing out details.

Main Street Cafe is a boutique indoor play space for children ages 7 and under and their caregivers. Children will explore, learn, and grow while building social skills and fostering independence in a fun and safe min-city. Please remember that anyone entering the play area must wear socks! under 12 months & adults are free.

All general meetings include complimentary childcare as well as pizza and snacks. This year’s childcare will be provided by the Solon Community Center child care team.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule:
6:15 pm Arrival and Refreshments
6:45 pm Business Meeting
7:00 pm Program
7:45 pm Meeting adjourns

Roar into creativity as we explore the world of dinosaurs through art and play! In this fun, hands-on workshop, little artists will learn about different dinosaurs while creating their own dino-inspired masterpieces. We’ll paint, draw, and experiment with materials as we explore color, texture, and imagination. Perfect for curious preschoolers who love dinosaurs and love to create! While this is a drop-off event, the VAC has just asked that one parent volunteer to stay and assist. If you are interested in volunteering, please email fieldtrips@secpta.net! Ages: 3-6 years.

Christina and Andrés can’t find their friend Juana, and their only clue is that she’s somewhere in the Americas. Join GRAMMY and Latin Grammy Award-winning 123 Andrés in this lively, interactive concert to search the continents and learn about geography and music along the way. The audience will be a key part in this rich journey brought to the stage with colorful, exciting visuals. Andrés and Christina, both native Spanish speakers, incorporate language seamlessly, inviting students (and grown-ups!) to sing, move and learn. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before show time.

Get ready to leap into action at our Pirouette Dance Party: Pokémon Power at Tutu School! Dancers will train like true Pokémon masters as they practice ballet “battle skills” like spins, jumps, and powerful poses inspired by their favorite pocket monsters. During this energetic one-hour event, children will enjoy a themed craft and a fun snack to refuel after their dance adventure. It’s the perfect mix of imagination, movement, and magic! Ages: 5-9 years.

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

We will be meeting at Amanda‘s home (email Kate.Breuer@secpta.net for address) and we will be reading Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson. As always, feel free to come socialize even if you don’t read the book!
 
SECPTA will provide appetizers/finger food, but feel free to BYO beverage of choice! Can’t wait to see you there!

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

On Saturday, May 16th from 10:30 am - 9:00 pm, City Barbeque at 6372 Som Center Road is donating 25% of sales from dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, delivery & pick up orders to SECPTA. Orders can be placed via: Restaurant app or Website “add coupon” (Promo code: GIVE)Storefront walk-in or phone orders: must SHOW flyer with our promo code GIVE or mention the fundraiser to an employee when ordering

All general meetings include complimentary childcare as well as pizza and snacks. This year’s childcare will be provided by the Solon Community Center child care team.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Schedule:
6:15 pm Arrival and Refreshments
6:45 pm Business Meeting
7:00 pm Program
7:45 pm Meeting adjourns

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

Grab some food to support! From 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Chipotle in Aurora (7020 Aurora Road) is donating 25% of sales.

We will be meeting at Kate‘s home (email Kate.Breuer@secpta.net for address) and we will be reading The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. As always, feel free to come socialize even if you don’t read the book!
 
SECPTA will provide appetizers/finger food, but feel free to BYO beverage of choice! Can’t wait to see you there!

Join our fun and exciting T-Ball program for kids 3-5! Over 6 sessions, kids will enjoy 30 minutes of practice followed by a 30-minute non-competitive game. It’s the perfect way to learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast with friends! Please note: Younger children may need a parent on the field to assist during practices and games.

We will be meeting at Betsy‘s home (email Kate.Breuer@secpta.net for address) and we will be reading Sky Daddy by Kate Folk. As always, feel free to come socialize even if you don’t read the book!
 
SECPTA will provide appetizers/finger food, but feel free to BYO beverage of choice! Can’t wait to see you there!

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