Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 4
Family Fun Tennis Day
All ages
A fun-filled day enjoying tennis! Visit stations with games that will show you the tennis basics. Join in on a quick game! Participants should wear tennis shoes and are encouraged to bring their own racquet. Kona Ice will be in attendance available to purchase to help you beat the heat!
Registration is not required.
Creek Speak
All ages
Listening ears! While hiking to the creek spot, we will learn about the amazing summer migratory birds that nest and sing along our creek! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 4
Beginner Archery
Ages 8 and up
We will learn the basics of NASP competition-style archery and put the skills learned to practice. No experience is required! By the end of the program, you’ll be firing arrows on your own and competing in friendly competitive games to enhance learning! All equipment is provided. Please register each participating person. If a child is participating, they may have an adult participate (if registered) or simply stay and observe (no registration required).
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 3
Bike Centerville Advanced Ride A
Ages 18 and up
This ride will take our Bike Centerville Community Rides up a level and be approximately 22 miles starting at Iron Horse Park, exploring Centerville, Kettering, Oakwood, and the Oregon District, before ending back where you started.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 4
Pickleball League Intrm+ A Single Player Will Call
Ages 18 and up
Mondays or Tuesdays, July 8 – August 6
Please sign up for this will call if you are a single player without a partner. We will make every effort to match you with a partner and then enroll you in one of our intermediate+ pickleball leagues. Please indicate in the enrollment questions which intermediate+ league you prefer. Please note that the Any Doubles League (open to men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) on Mondays is the easier league to find a partner for.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Pickleball League Begin. A Single Player Will Call
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays or Thursdays, July 10 – August 8
Please sign up for this will call if you are a single player without a partner. We will make every effort to match you with a partner and then enroll you in one of our beginner pickleball leagues. Please indicate in the enrollment questions which beginner league you prefer. Please note that the Any Doubles League (open to men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) on Wednesdays is the easier league to find a partner for.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 10
Fairy Garden Decorations
All ages
Have recycling lying around? Join us and turn that recycling into a beautiful fairy garden. We will be providing art materials and extra building materials.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 9
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 9
Intergenerational Series: Popsicles & Playtime
Ages 4 – 7 with grandparent(s)
Cool off from the summer heat with a frozen treat while enjoying time together! Participants will play games and listen to a story in the shade of the shelter before enjoying time on the playground. The Intergenerational Series is only for grandparents and their grandchildren. Parents and other caregivers may attend any of our other programs.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Succulent Terrarium with Now and Zen
Ages 12 and up
In this fun and creative workshop with Now and Zen Terrariums, you’ll fill a beautiful 8″ round glass vessel with an array of succulents, cacti and embellishments to create a unique indoor landscape design. All materials, care information and a box to carry your project home are included.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 7
Movie Party in the Park: Coco
All ages
Crafts, musical activities, and Spanish-learning games will kick off the night! Bring a picnic blanket dinner, or have the professionals from What the Taco food truck cook for you. Grab a sweet treat from Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for a showing of Coco.
Registration is requested, but not required.
Recreation Day Camp: Week 7, Forest Field
Musical Celebration
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Recreation Day Camp: Week 7, Iron Horse
Musical Celebration!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 7
Artistic Adventures!
Ages 10 – 15
Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
It’s time to break out the inner artist in us all! This week we will be focusing on artwork that challenges our creative side. Projects like paint pouring and rock art are on the agenda, and we will throw a few camp-favorite games into the mix as well!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8