Upcoming Events

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hikes can be on a natural or paved path, depending on the location. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 1

Ages 16 and up

Discover different techniques to make your embroidery POP! We’ll learn to create three-dimensional embroidered mushrooms by using felt, wire and thread. Along the way, we’ll enhance our projects by understanding the anatomy of different mushrooms. Each participant will leave class with an in-progress stump work embroidered mushroom project.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 27

Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays, November 4 – December 2
(No class on November 25)

Science is all around us! Children will experience science firsthand through hands-on, and sometimes messy, activities! We will explore fascinating science concepts with a new theme each week. We are putting science to the test as your child learns about chemistry, biology and physics.

Registration deadline: Monday, October 26

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, November 5 – December 17
(No class November 26)

Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3

Ages 16 and up

Play BINGO on a specialized wildflower board to learn about native wildflowers and win seeds that you can go home and plant right away. Then appreciate their beauty and habitat benefits in the spring!

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 1

All ages

Join us for a family-friendly day of honeysuckle removal! After we remove honeysuckle, we will build a fire to dispose of the invasive plant and make s’mores!

Ages 8 – 15

What better way to reuse old pumpkins than to give them second life at the archery range! Join us as we learn the basics of archery, then put those skills into practice, aiming at our pumpkins! All equipment is provided; no experience is necessary.

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5

All ages

Join us for a hike and some of our favorite trail games as we explore the park at sunset! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

Let’s get together and do a nature craft! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for November is ‘Opossums!’. If the weather allows, we will take a short walk outside.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3

Ages 6 – 8

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, November 3

Ages 12 – 18

Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 8

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 5

Ages 5 – 10

As the cold weather rolls in, we will kick off our evening with crafts and games reminiscent of a tropical vacation. Afterwards we will make a fruit-filled snack featuring fruits from mango to papaya! We will end the night with a screening of a beloved, ocean-filled movie.

Registration deadline: Friday, November 6

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, November 10

Ages 16 and up

Join CWPD for some mindful time in nature before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Quietly explore a less-frequented nature trail as the golden hour settles on the park.

Registration deadline: Sunday, November 8