Virtual Recreation

Thank you for Connecting Virtual Recreation Center Creates Opportunities During Pandemic

Public health shutdowns weren’t enough to stop Westerville residents from staying fit and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Westerville Virtual Recreation Center continued to provide a wealth of opportunities for physical, mental and educational wellness.

Westerville Parks and Recreation staff worked continually to provide live and on-demand opportunities in a variety of our classic health, recreation and art categories.

F itness and Wellness Live exercise classes offered throughout the week, including weekends

Additional resources about fitness, nutrition and emotional wellbeing

Art and Music

Weekly live Artist Table offered through the City’s Facebook On-demand watercolor tutorials On-demand youth art projects Links free live and on-demand musical performances and preschool craft ideas Life Skills Course Links STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) links Language Arts with the Columbus Blue Jackets History and World Studies

Family Fun and Games

Virtual family game links DIY project ideas Links to classic preschool pastimes and new ideas like Cosmic Kids Yoga, Storytime with the Westerville Public Library and

Educational Activities and Resources

JumpBunch at Home.

Older Adults

Links to free games promoting cognitive health Access to free webinar series, “Cognitive Health in the 21st Century” by Kemper Cognitive Wellness Live webinars promoting health and wellness Links to free exercise resources

Outdoor Recreation and Exploration

Links to activities to enhance the experience of being outside Links to environmental stewardship activities