Program Contents

Adult Nourish classes

Hands-on classes with delicious recipes!

Instructor: Sharon Dunn

Location: Philip Heit Center – Demo Kitchen

Fee: $65 

• May 5 – Tex Mex
• May 30 – Big Salad Experience: Crafting Main Course Salads
• June 20 – Italian Classics: Gnocchi, Risotto, Polenta
• June 23 – A Night in Italy: Pasta and More!
• July 31 – Cooking on Your Own: It’s Your Kitchen Now!
• August 11 – Fruit Desserts: Delighting in Nature’s Candy

Nourish Jr. – Sushi Rollers

Learn the basics of rolling, seasoning, and creating vibrant sushi rolls. Unleash your creativity with colorful ingredients and discover the joy of making your own sushi creations. Get ready for a tasty journey that’s as fun as it is flavorful!

Instructor: Sharon Dunn
Location: Philip Heit Center – Demo Kitchen
Fee: $45
Ages: 11-22-years-old

Nourish Jr. – Mini-Camp: Cooking 101

Learn fundamental cooking skills in a fun, immersive environment!! This 4-session mini-camp is for students ages 11+ who are excited to get hands-on in the kitchen!

Instructor: Sharon Dunn
Location: Philip Heit Center – Demo Kitchen
Fee: $195 for 4-week series
Ages: 11-17-years-old

Nature Programs

Summer Family Adventures

Hands on opportunities for families to explore and discover nature’s wonders.

Locations, fees, and ages vary.

• June 27 – Backyard Campfire Cooking with the Kids
• July 18 – Creek Crawl
• August 13 – Bug Fest

Adult Classes

 Locations and fees vary.

• July 21 – Forest Therapy Walk (CANCELED)
• August 9 – Summer Foraging Walk & Meal with James Mann

Knowledge Programs

Community Health Talks

Join us for a series of Community Health Talks that will cover health and wellness topics from local experts.

Location: Philip Heit Center
Free to attend.

• May 28 –  Question, Persuade, and Refer Training
• June 13 – Nourishing Your Gut: The Key to Overall Wellness
• July 10 – Managing Inflammation through Nutrition
• August 29 – Staying Safe in a Digital World

Father Daughter Workshop

Join Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) for a fun and empowering workshop for dads and their girls, grades 4-5. At this workshop, you will start in your peer groups – with girls getting to discuss how to find their voice and dads learning simple strategies for communicating with their girls. Then, together, you will get a safe archery lesson and target practice from the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Date: August 17

Location: Philip Heit Center

Ages: Rising 4th-5th graders

Fee: $65/pair

Music Together

These fun family classes include songs, rhythmic chants, movement, instrument play, and of course lots of fun – developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers.

Schedule: Tuesday mornings, times vary

Instructor: Nicole White
Location: Philip Heit Center
Ages: Infant – 5-years-old

Movement Programs

Lift Like a Girl: Summer Fit Camp

Girls will learn techniques for building strength, conditioning, and increasing mobility. We will also spend some time in the kitchen learning about nutrition preparing a healthy recipe together.

Instructor: Beth Morrison

Ages: Rising 5th – 10th Grades

Location: Philip Heit Center

Dates vary – see website

Fee: $40/session

It’s a Dance Party: Zumba, Hip-Hop, & Choreo

Join our dance party! This class is about expression and fun, no matter your skill level. The format will be 20 minutes of Hip-Hop, 20 minutes of Zumba, and 20 minutes of learning choreography to make you feel like you are part of a music video.

Dates: June 1, June 8 , June 29, July 6

Instructors: Jennifer & Ryan Barksdale, and Pamela Conn

Location: Hinson Amphitheater

Fee: $30 for 2-class session

Foundations for Full Body Fitness

The course will serve as an introduction to full body exercises using scientifically proven, effective approaches. We have a phased approach focusing on stability, flexibility, core, strength and muscle development.

Dates: July 22, July 29, August 5

Instructor: GYMGUYZ

Location: Philip Heit Center

Fee: $35 for 3-week series

Outdoor Tai Chi

This program combines traditional Tai Chi Form patterns with basic foundational techniques and incorporates movements from Qi Gong, all while moving at a gentle and slow pace. Each session takes place at a different outdoor location in New Albany!

Schedule: Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am; Dates vary (see website)

Instructor: Christopher Jansen

Fee: $12/class

Location varies.

Fitness as a Family

Fitness as a Family is a program designed to promote health and wellness among families through fun and engaging physical activities. Our program focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where families can bond, stay active, and develop healthy habits together.

Location: Marx Library Garden

Instructor: GYMGUYZ

Free to attend

Mindful Movement Programs

Mindful Movement Programs

Join us for multiple series that inspire movement, relaxation, and mindfulness.

Instructor: Lori Bower
Locations and Fees Vary

• CARE – Compassionate Addiction Recovery Experience | 1/4/2024 – 8/15/2024
• Outdoor Chair Yoga (June) | 6/4/2024 – 6/25/2024
• Outdoor Chair Yoga (July) | 7/9/2024 – 7/30/2024
• Outdoor Chair Yoga (August) | 8/6/2024 – 8/27/2024
• Restorative Meditation | June 3
• Restorative Meditation | July 22
• Restorative Meditation | August 12
• Summer of Zen – UZIT & Crystal Singing Bowls | June 11
• Summer of Zen – UZIT & Acupuncture | July 9
• Summer of Zen – UZIT in Nature | August 6
• Yoga in the Park (June) | 6/3/2024 – 6/24/2024
• Yoga in the Park (July) | 7/8/2024 – 7/29/2024
• Yoga in the Park (August) | 8/5/2024 – 8/26/2024