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GU I D E to Y E L L OW S P R I NG S | 2O22 – 2O23 91 COMMUN I TY L I S T I NGS | GU I D E to Y E L OW S P R I NG S | 2O2 – 2O23 91 Yellow Springs Tree Committee CONTACT: P.O. Box 122, 937‑767‑2981, 937‑767‑2162 The Yellow Springs Tree Com- mittee was founded in 1982 with these goals: • To provide leadership in the planting and care of trees on the public lands of Yellow Springs; • To serve as an advisory group to the public on tree and shrub care, selection and removal; • To promote the improvement of private proper ty through the wise selection and use of trees. The Tree Committee grew out of two community tree-planting proj- ects: a 1976 planting of trees on the Mills Lawn school grounds to honor Yellow Springs News editor Kieth Howard, and a continuing beaut i f icat ion program of tree plantings throughout the village. New members and volunteers are always welcome to join the Tree Committee. E D U CA T I ON Antioch College CONTACT: 937‑767‑1286 EMAIL: info@antiochcollege.org WEB: antiochcollege.edu Founded in 1850 by the Chris- tian Connection, the college began operating in 1852 as a non-sectarian institution; politician and education reformer Horace Mann was its first president. Antioch College is centered on the pillars of campus and experien- tial education, co-op and commu- nity. Education and oppor tunities for growth are not confined to the classroom, but take place through- out the campus community, and in the world at large. Students are encouraged to explore broad per- spectives on critical issues, and innovative approaches to learning and living differently in the world. Antioch’s hallmark cooperative program — “co-op” — expands education through work and expe- riential learning. Students alternate academic terms on campus with terms of full-time work, where they learn to navigate complex environ- ments, negotiate for themselves and experiment with solution-oriented approaches. Community is the guiding prin- ciple of campus life. Antioch was among the first colleges to incor- porate community governance, through which students, faculty and staf f par t icipate joint ly in institutional decision-making. The process of community-building at Antioch promotes the creation of “deep democracy,” encouraging individuals to work together in developing greater group cohesion and resilience. Antioch School, The CONTACT: 937‑767‑7642 EMAIL: nathan@antiochschool.org WEB: antiochschool.org The oldest democratic school in the United States, the Antioch School was founded in 1921 by former Antioch College president Arthur Morgan, and moved to its current location neighboring Glen Helen Nature Preserve in 1951. An Antioch School education is based upon the ideals of respect, trust, challenge and choice. The school groups children into the Nursery (3.5–5), Kindergarten (5–6), Younger Group (6–9) and Older Group (9–12). An art and sci- ence program, formal music instruc- tion, artists-in-residence, field trips and aftercare are provided, with emphasis on reading, writing and mathematical abilities. Social and self-discipline skills and interaction as a means for self-definition and growth are deeply valued. Individu- alized instruction works two ways: teacher-to-child and child-to-child. Academic and creative growth and learning are ungraded; stan- dardized testing is restricted to the Older Group children. Unless chil- dren request homework, it is not a part of the daily life of the school. An emphasis is placed on physical activ- ity through play on the school’s grounds and swimming and skating field trips. Operations are led by a board of directors, and the daily life of the school is facilitated by the school manager, Nathan Summers. Family involvement is vital to the school’s learning environment. Group s i ze and enrol lment numbers are limited; financial aid is available for qualifying families. Visitors are always welcome. Community Children’s Center CONTACT: 937‑767‑7236 EMAIL: yschildrenscenterdirector@ gmail.com WEB: ysccc.org Incorporated in 1946, the Yellow Springs Community Chi ldren’s Center of fers high quality care for children ages six weeks to 12 years of age. A Step Up To Quality five- star award winner, the school uses Creative Curriculum, which enables children to develop confidence, cre- ativity and life-long critical thinking skills. YSCCC invites families to become involved as guest speakers, readers and by hosting monthly family nights. Before Care (6:30–7:30 a.m.) and After School Program (2:45–6 p.m.), previously held at Mills Lawn, is now located at the Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center. It is a recreational program of fering care for students enrolled at Mills Lawn, grades K–6, and is designed to provide a safe, stimulating and enriching environment that is child- centered. Students may choose activities according to their own interests and a daily snack is pro- vided. The school also provides ser- vices on holidays, school closings due to inclement weather, school breaks and late star t Wednesday care. The program accepts Title XX tuition assistance. After-care enroll- ment is limited to 28 students. YSCCC also hosts Summer camp from June through August for school-aged students, which includes weekly themed activities and local field trips. For registration materials or more information, call 937-767-7236. Friends Preschool Program CONTACT: Traci Womack, early childhood director, 937‑675‑6867, Ext. 478 EMAIL: twomack@greeneesc.org Friends Preschool program is a public school program operated by the Greene County Educational Ser- vice Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the program provides fun, rich and developmentally appro- priate educational experiences to children with delays in development as well as typically developing tuition students from the community. Speech, occupational and physi- cal therapy services are also avail- able as needed for children who qualify. The program is dedicated to helping seniors and children learn together through the development of intergenerational programs. Class sizes are small, with a ratio of 12 stu- dents to two or three staff. Teaching staff have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in education and are fully certified intervention spe- cialists. The program follows a com- prehensive curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. Bus transpor tation is available. The program is free to children with disabilities; there is a nominal tuition charge for private pay children. Friends Preschool ser ves chil- dren ages 3–5 from both Yellow Springs and Cedar Clif f school dis- tricts. Contact Preschool Supervi- sor Traci Womack at twomack@ greeneesc.org for more information. Greene County Career Center CONTACT: 532 Innovation Drive, Xenia, 937‑372‑6941 EMAIL: mcouch@greeneccc.com WEB: greeneccc.com Greene County Career Center has served as the region’s premier provider of career and technical edu- cation for high school and adult stu- dents since 1967. The center serves as a hub for high school juniors and seniors who seek career and college preparation in a hands-on environ- ment. Approximately 60% of those com- pleting a career-technical program at GCCC go on to a two- or four- year college or university, a career or trade school or an accredited apprenticeship program. In 2020, the district opened a new, $80 mil- lion training center that will serve the next several generations of stu- dents. Currently, 22 programs are offered on the new main campus in Xenia and at the Lewis A. Jackson Regional Airport. The center also provides instruc- tion at all seven school districts in Greene County, including engineer- ing classes at YS High School. The school is the home of o the Peace Officer Basic Training class, andpro- vides refresher courses for current law enforcement professionals and runs an academy for upcoming cor- rections officers. Greene County Educational Service Center CONTACT: 360 E. Enon Road, 937‑767‑1303 WEB: greeneESC.org The mi ss ion of the Greene Coun t y Educ a t i ona l Se r v i c e Center is to promote the educa- tional success of students by pro- viding essential , ef fective, spe- cialized ser vices suppor ting col- laborative par tnerships amongst all stakeholders. GCESC provides high-quality special educat ion and instr uc- tional ser vices to the districts in Greene County. By coordinating ser vices for the districts, GCESC is able to help them reduce dupli- cation of personnel and programs, reducing costs for the schools. The center is considered to be a premier provider of physical ther- apy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, adapted physical educa- tion and mental health ser vices for students. GCESC provides vision, hear- ing, orientation and mobility and audiology ser vices to districts; a center for students with behav-