July offers lots of physical activities at BFR
Things might slow down in July, but not at Bluffton Family Recreation.
BFR has a summer event for you. Several sports camps, team sports and individual athletic opportunities are available this summer at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle.
Adult softball league
An adult softball league is forming for summer play. Games are Mondays or Wednesdays at 6 p.m. from July 11 to Aug. 17 at the Bluffton village park. The cost per team is $300. Teams can register online at www.bfronline.com/register.
Adventure Camp – ages 3 to 6
Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
July 14 – All About Animals
July 21 – Sports Galore
Aug. 11 – Time Capsule
Fun Fitness – for youth who completed K to 3rd grade
Parachute Fun – for youth age 3 to second grade
Friday, July 22, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Parent or grandparent accompany required
Olympic Stars
For youth who completed K to 4th grade
Dabble in many Olympic events. Each day includes two sports
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug. 15-16-17
5 to 6:15 p.m.
Ride to Remember bike ride
The 2nd annual Ride to Remember bike ride on Saturday, July 16, offers several new features, according to the planning committee. BFR is one of the event sponsors. This year’s ride begins and ends at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool at Main and Snider Road, next to BFR. Registrations are being accepted at: www.RideToRemember.net.
For additional information on any of these programs contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, Bluffton, or call 419-258-4150.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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