Kids Corner

Fast Facts about Kirtland

Location

• 41°369N 81°2041W / 41.6025°N 81.34472°W / 41.6025; -81.34472
• County: Lake
• Approximately 22 miles east of the city of Cleveland and 5 miles inland from Lake Erie

Area

• 16.7 square miles total (per the U.S. Census Bureau)
• 16.6 square miles are land and .1 square mile is water

Population

• 6,866 people (as of the 2010 U.S. Census)
• 2,445 households (as of the 2000 U.S. Census)
• 1,885 families (as of the 2000 U.S. Census)

Kirtland Web Pages

• Education
• History of Kirtland
• Organizations
• Places of Interest
• Recreation
• Utilities
• Worship

Local

• Kirtland City Administration
• Kirtland City Council
• Lake County Government

State

• Ohio House of Representatives
• Ohio Senate
• State of Ohio

Federal

• U.S. Government
• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate

America’s Story
Jump back in time to meet amazing American’s, explore the states, and find out what historical events happened on your birthday! Courtesy of the Library of Congress

Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
Learn about historical documents, branches of government, the election process, citizenship and more. Courtesy of the U.S. Government Printing Office

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learn about fitness, disease and peer pressure

FBI Kids’
Go undercover with FBI -- learn about the history of the FBI, safety tips or spend a day in the life of an agent and see how they investigate crime

NASA for Students
Explore space through games, find homework related topics or participate in an actual space program

National Gallery of Art
Visit the Art Zone and create art online

National Park Service – Ranger Zone
Visit the National Park Service historic sites, learn about the Junior Ranger Program or become a Web Ranger

National Severe Storms Laboratory
Learn about severe weather safety and creating a plan of action. Courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Zoo
Visit the Smithsonian National Zoological Park

U.S. Census Bureau
Statistics on population, gender, income, and race by state and county. This is a great resource for reports on states

U.S. Department of Education
Find colleges, learn about student loans, or get help with homework topics

U.S. Department of Energy
Learn about smart energy use and how to conduct an energy audit of your home

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Explore veterinary medicine, food safety, and agriculture

U.S. Treasury Department
Learn about how money is made or create your own

White House 101
Learn about the White House, our Presidents and First Pets

ANNUAL EVENTS for KIDS and FAMILIES in KIRTLAND

Please check this site regularly for scheduling updates on the programs and activities below or contact the Community Center at (440) 256-4711.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO KIRTLAND!
Santa Claus is making a special appearance in Kirtland! Bring your camera and have a photo with Santa. Crafts and games will offered for the kids.

PANCAKES -- All You Can Eat
Sponsored by the Kirtland Senior Center
Don’t forget your appetite, as the Kirtland Senior Center is cooking up all you can eat pancakes ($4-adults; $3-kids).

SANTA'S SECRET SHOP
Sponsored by the PTA
Kirtland PTA will once again host a Santa’s Secret Shop for children to purchase gifts for family and friends. Items range in price from a quarter to ten dollars. Volunteers will be available to help the kids shop.

RUMMAGE SALE
Sponsored by the Kirtland Seniors
New this year, the Kirtland Seniors are sponsoring a rummage sale fundraiser. While waiting for your kids to shop, please stop by and visit the sale.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE
Sponsored by the Kirtland Seniors
In addition, the seniors will be selling homemade chocolate Christmas tree suckers.

HOLIDAY BASKET DONATIONS
Sponsored by the Kirtland Area Service Council
Please remember to bring in your non-perishable food donation for the Kirtland Area Service Council. Donations will used for their annual holiday baskets for Kirtland residents in need of assistance. Monetary donations are also welcome and may be sent to and made payable to the: Kirtland Area Service Council, 9301 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094.

For more information, contact the Community Center at 256-4711 or CommunityCenter@kirtlandohio.com.

The annual Kirtland Egg Hunt occurs two Saturday's before Easter. The outdoor hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. for Kirtland children age 10 and younger (adult chaperones required). Kids should bring Easter baskets (or a bag) to collect eggs. Prizes are awarded to the child that finds the Golden Egg and the child who collects the most eggs in each age group.

Join us after the egg hunt for a visit with the Easter Bunny, live rabbits, games, crafts and a pancake breakfast (for a nominal fee). The Kirtland Seniors host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to Noon.

In case of inclement weather, the outdoor hunt is cancelled and eggs are handed out indoors on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone. However, the pancake breakfast, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and all other activities continue indoors. Registration is not required. Just show up.

A Call For Volunteers! The Community Center is in need of middle school and high school students to help with the egg hunt. Helpers are needed with the pancake breakfast, craft area, and games. Call the Community Center (256-4711) and sign up! Volunteering for this event qualifies as community service time and volunteers receive a letter.

The annual Memorial Day parade is on the last Monday in May at 10:00 am. The parade steps off from Kirtland High School. The parade proceeds south on Route 306 and concludes at the Kirtland Veterans Memorial, located between the Library and City Hall. Scout groups and children are invited to attend with or without decorated bicycles. A ceremony is held at the Veterans Memorial as well as at the North and South Cemeteries. The community is invited to the Community Center pavilion afterwards for a hot dog cookout, provided by the Veterans Association.

This class is for Kirtland teens who will be babysitting this summer and want to learn the basics of sound childcare. The class covers the business aspect of babysitting, age appropriate activities, and staying safe while in charge of small children. The Kirtland Fire Department teaches basic first aid, injury prevention, and what to do in emergency situations. This class is only offered once a year prior to summer vacation.

Safety Town is a national safety awareness program designed to teach young children how to prevent accidents and how to react in dangerous situations. It is intended for children who are entering kindergarten or first grade in the fall. Safety Town is one week from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each day with a graduation ceremony and family picnic on the last day. Parents and participants are invited to meet and greet the instructor and staff of Safety Town prior to the first class if they feel their child will benefit from an early introduction to the program and classroom setting.

Kirtland children ages 7-14 are invited to participate in the annual Junior Olympics Track and Field Meet. The meet includes traditional track and field events. Supervised practices are held prior to the event to teach kids specific event techniques. First place finishers in each event and age group qualify to compete in the county meet. The city meet is typically on the Saturday, the weekend before Father’s Day at the Kirtland High School track. The county meet is on the last Wednesday in June.

A CALL FOR COACHES! The Recreation Department is in need of a dozen high school students (9th grade and higher, with some track and field knowledge) to help with Jr. Olympics at the practices and on the day of the meet. Coaches receive community service time upon completion of the program. Contact the Community Center at 440-256-4711 to sign up!

Adventure week is a co-ed day camp offering traditional camping experiences within Kirtland. Activities include archery, challenge course, canoeing, wall climbing, cooking, games, fishing, hiking, swimming and tennis.

The Community and Senior Center is hosting a Halloween carnival for preschoolers, parents, and grandparents (and even great grandparents!).  The event will include carnival games, kid tattoos, and snacks.  Kids will get to decorate a trick or treat bag to take home and may wear a costume if they like.

Our annual Senior Center Open House will also be taking place.   Adults 55 and better are encouraged to stop by with or without grandchildren and see what the Senior Center has to offer. We will provide information on our programs and activities as well as a free snack and seated massage.

This multigenerational entire event is FREE!   Registration is not required. Just show up! Contact the Center at 256-4711 or communitycenter@kirtlandohio.com, if you have any questions.