Registration

In partnership with students from Heidelberg University, join Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook and more for a breakfast full of adventure at 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 3 in the Fountain Inn Aigler Room. All ages are welcome to delight in stories, songs and swashbuckling. The continental breakfast includes pastries, muffins, yogurt, granola, fruit and berries. Coffee, orange juice and water will also be available. The cost is $13 per person; no charge for children ages 2 & under.

Enjoy 30-minute Wooden Boat Rides from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. The cost is $26 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 4-12), with a maximum of six passengers. Our one-hour Sunset Cruise is offered Mondays and Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. The cost is $40 for adults and $15 for youth (ages 4-12). Each cruise requires a minimum of four passengers, with a maximum of six.

Lakeside is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable pool experience for all. Our certified swim instructors offer lessons for all abilities and skill levels for ages 12 & under. Registration is required. Walk-ins are not permitted. Children and adults must purchase a Daily Chautauqua Pass for swim lessons. Private Swim Lessons are also available; contact Denise Robinson at drobinson@lakesideohio.com.

Teens are invited to a special meet & greet with Dr. Adam Met, writer, activist and bassist for the multi-platinum band AJR. Cost to attend is $3 and includes snacks and beverages. Limited to 50 attendees.

Children (ages 3-8) bring their favorite stuffed animal to Hoover Auditorium Porch for story time and a snack. Then, we head to the Legacy House on Walnut Plaza to tuck the stuffies in and say goodnight. The stuffies spend the night with Lakeside staff while their humans keep track of their mischief through Instagram stories. Stuffies and children are reunited the next morning at 9 a.m. in the Legacy House.

In partnership with Danbury Police and Lakeside Safety Services, we’re excited for the return of Bike Rodeo from 1-2 p.m. Mondays from June 12-Aug. 14. This interactive program is designed to educate children (ages 6+) on a variety of safety topics and learn skills to safely navigate traffic environments. Participants must be able to ride a tricycle.

In partnership with Danbury Police and Lakeside Safety Services, we’re excited to bring Safety Town to our youngest Lakesiders from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mondays from June 12-Aug. 14. This interactive program is designed to educate children (ages 3-5) on a variety of safety topics and learn skills to safely navigate traffic environments. Participants must be able to ride a tricycle.

Mark your calendars for June 25, July 23 and Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. for the Lakeside Wooden Boat Society’s (LWBS) Pirate Adventure. Children are encouraged to wear pirate garb. Parents, siblings and spectators won’t want to miss out as the fun unfolds from the dock. Be careful, you might get wet. The cost is $5 per child (ages 7-11). Register online, then visit the Waterfront Rental Center prior to the event to sign a waiver and pay.

With no experience needed, enjoy a safe and friendly sport using a combination of balance, concentration and perseverance in a supportive and fun environment. Learn how the rich history of the famous lumberjack sport meets the 21st century here at Lakeside. There are several trained teachers who will lead different logrolling classes for ages 8-15 on Tuesdays and Fridays from June 20-Aug. 4.

Pickleball Pro Simone Jardim returns to Lakeside to lead a Pickleball Clinic along with the world’s top playing and teaching pros, Chad Edwards, Corrine Carr and Adam Stone. Coaches will be available for private or group lessons (up to 4 players).

Lakeside Chautauqua once again welcomes tennis professionals JoAnne Russell and Steve Vaughan to lead a Tennis Clinic from June 20-23 at the Williams Tennis Campus. Players of all ages and ability levels can benefit from improving their skills while enjoying camaraderie with fellow tennis players at this popular clinic series. Sessions will be set up in 75-minute time slots and organized according to skill level. 15 players per session. Players should arrive 15 minutes prior to their session. Cost is $28 per person, per clinic.

Join professionals from Heidelberg University for a musical theatre intensive with two performance opportunities. The workshop, for students ages 10-17, includes ensemble pieces with choreography as well as monologue and scenes for smaller groups. Admission and parking to Lakeside are not included in the registration fee.

In partnership with the Croswell Opera House, Lakeside is proud to present Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon, a new children’s theatre camp experience. Geared toward rising 2nd graders through rising 8th graders, this musical theatre production camp takes students from auditions to the stage.

The Chautauqua Jazz Experience Workshops are a series of opportunities for music students, educators and enthusiasts to celebrate jazz through participation and attendance at workshops, jam sessions, lectures and performances. Registration includes participation in chosen workshops. Admission and parking to Lakeside are not included in the registration fee.