Ohio Connections Academy holds picnics to bring students together

More than 1,400 students, faculty, parents and guests from Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a public K-12 online charter school, recently gathered at 14 different parks and nature reserves across the state for the school’s annual statewide picnic.

One of the picnics was held at the Battelle Darby Creek in Franklin County where more than 60 students, parents and teachers took part in games and other activities to interact and learn more about each other. Parents were also given information and suggestions on how to connect with other families and plan local gatherings outside of school.

In addition to the statewide picnic, OCA also hosts regional field trips called “Family Engagement Activities” at museums, science centers and sports venues to offer students the opportunity to experience different regions of the state and to socialize with classmates.

Ohio Connections Academy is a free, fully-online virtual public school that students in grades K-12 attend from home. OCA delivers high-quality, personalized education for students that combines certified teachers , a proven curriculum, as well as technology tools, and community experiences—online and in person—to create a supportive environment for children who want an individualized approach to education. .

Interested parents and students can learn more about the school by visiting its website at www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com or by attending one of the online information sessions that are currently scheduled.

OCA Statewide Picnic Locations

Ashtabula County: Geneva State Park

Athens County: Strouds Run State Park

Clermont County: East Fork State Park

Cuyahoga County: Brooksville Park & River Grove Picnic Area:

Delaware County: Delaware State Park:

Franklin County: Blacklick Woods Metro Park & Battelle Darby Creek Cedar Ridge

Guernsey County: Salt Fork State Park

Hamilton County: Winton Woods

Lorain County: French Creek Reservation

Lucas County: Pearson’s Metropark

Montgomery County: Indian Riffle Park

Summit County: Cuyahoga Valley National Park