Plenty of opportunities for youngsters this winter at BFR
Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, offers several programs for youth this winter. Here’s the class offerings:
• Rookie Sports – now to Feb. 16 from 4:15 to 5 p.m.
For youth ages 4 to 6. Youth will experience the basics of many sports.
• Tiny Tots - Fridays now through Feb. 19, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
For youth 18 months to 5. Youth will have fun working on balance, coordination, and social skills. New and fun activities introduced each week.
• Open Play: Wednesday and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Swim lessons – now through Feb. 18 – all swim classes held at Comfort Inn, Bluffton
Splash time – 7:30-8 p.m., ages 6 months to 3. A parent and child class where basics of swimming and comfort in the water are stressed.
Little swimmers – 6:45-7:30 p.m., ages 3-6. A parent and child class where youngsters learn more about stroke technique.
Aqua kids – 5-6 pm., ages 4-6. Youngsters must be comfortable in the water and be able to float on their own. They should have previously taken a parent-child class.
• Swim I or II – 6-6:45 p.m. Program for youth who are school age and are based off American Red Cross Standards for Level I to IV.
Call Bluffton Family Recreation for class costs and sign-up, at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150, [email protected].
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, November 13, 2026
- 55th annual Carol Sing at Riley Creek UMC, Dec. 6
- Next Generation 911 announced by Hancock County
- Christine Denecker appointed to Ohio Humanities Council
- Community Electric Aggregation notices are in the mail to Bluffton customers
- Nov. 13 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup
- Letter: What a fall for our Bluffton Pirates
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, 2026-2027
- Bluffton alumni to discuss lives and vocations in ministry
- Letter: Honoring 20 years of land preservation in West Central Ohio
- Prairie restoration research program on Nov. 20
- Bluffton Lions to hear presentation on humanitarian and disaster relief
- Separate the wheat from the chaff: Multi-ingredient botanicals for cholesterol
- Bluffton Council recap: $5,000 donated for Blaze lights installation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19