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Creative Kids Corner: Take Home Kits

Activity Center Park 221 N. Main St., Centerville, OH, United States

Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, September 10, October 8 & November 12

 

This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month!

 

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3

Adventures with Grassman

All ages
Thursday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 28

 

Sign up for this free program, and in October we will send you a clue each Thursday to find Grassman in one of your 51 parks! When you find him, you will also learn about a native butterfly! Scan the QR code to log your Grassman sighting. Each time you find Grassman and log the sighting, that is another entry into our raffle for a fun Grassman/butterfly combo prize bag! 4 winners will be selected. This is a Tools to Trek Program.

Spooky Slime Making

Activity Center Park, Community Room 221 N. Main Street, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 8 – 12

 

Join us for the fan-favorite fall version of slime with Halloween-themed additions! This program is a great way to get creative while making new friends and trying new slime recipes for fun and stress relief! Due to the variety of types of slime, please be sure to note any allergies.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 7

Fitness for Longevity C

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, October 14 – November 18

 

This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. This is accomplished through a focus on grip strength, speed, balance, and building muscle. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

 

Registration deadline: Monday, October 12

An Evening at Camp

Grant Park 501 Normandy Ridge Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 5 – 12

 

Are you missing the fun and excitement of summer camp? We are too! Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities as we enter into the fall season. The evening will end with s’mores and a campfire!

 

Registration deadline: Friday, October 9

Preschool Nature Series: Seed Search

Bill Yeck Park, Smith House 2230 E. Centerville Station Road, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

 

It may be fall, but our parks are still full of life! Take a close look at how seeds spread as we search the trails for some of our fall blooms and their seeds. This is a Tools to Trek program.

 

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 13

Tai Chi

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, October 15 – November 19

 

A welcoming, low-impact way to build strength, balance, and inner calm while learning a yang-style Tai Chi series. Designed for adults of all ages and fitness levels, this class introduces participants to the gentle, flowing movements of traditional Tai Chi. Each session focuses on slow, intentional movement, mindful breathing and improved body awareness.

 

Registration deadline: Monday, October 12

Clay Forest Friends

Activity Center Park, Community Room 221 N. Main Street, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 8 and up

 

Participants will explore the art of clay sculpting while creating whimsical forest critters resting on a natural-textured base. Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush will provide 2 lbs. of clay and educational guidance to encourage the creation of curious foxes, slow-moving snails, gentle turtles or a creature all their own! Please note: children younger than 8 can sign up to attend with a parent or guardian to assist them with the project. Adults can sign up on their own as well!

 

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 11

Yoga in the Park D

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 17 – November 21

 

Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 14

Yoga in the Park E

Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook 6588 McEwen Rd., Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, October 17 – November 21

 

Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.

 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 14

Watercolor Balancing Rocks Class

Activity Center Park, Community Room 221 N. Main Street, Centerville, OH, United States

Ages 18 and up

 

Create loose watercolor drawings of balancing rocks. Learn techniques like how to add interest to backgrounds, combine fields of color with line work, utilize a limited palette, and work with limited brushes to improve dexterity. This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed artwork! Class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.

 

Registration deadline: Sunday, October 11