Adventure Camp D
Ages 12 – 15
Monday – Thursday, July 22 – 25
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook
Overnight: Friday – Saturday, July 26 – 27
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Bill Yeck Park, Smith Entrance
Combine outdoor adventure and nature education with this week-long camp. Adventure Camp focuses on immersion in the outdoors and works to build confidence through activities, outdoor skills, nature play, an overnight, hiking, creeking and a field trip to Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 15
Strollers in Motion B
Adult caregivers with child 6 weeks – Pre K
Mondays, July 22 – August 19
Strollers in Motion is an awesome way to get fit, meet new people and have fun with your little ones! And, after some classes, special activities will be planned for the children! All new participants will receive a water bottle. Strollers in Motion is led by Casie Boebinger.
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
All ages
Mondays, July 22 & August 26
Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.
Registration is not required but is recommended.
Amazing Athletes at the Park B
Ages 3 – 6
Wednesdays, July 24 – August 28
Come join Amazing Athletes as we practice our coordination, fine motor skills and gross motor skills! This program uses the fundamentals of 10 different sports to help build and develop motor skills, nutritional knowledge and body awareness. Sign up for both sessions and receive an Amazing Athletes t-shirt!
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 21
Fitness Yoga B
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 24 – August 28
You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 22
BIG Backyard Party
All ages
The 8th annual BIG Backyard Party is here! Join us for an afternoon full of hands-on activities all ages and abilities can enjoy. Activities will include inflatables, fishing, archery, field games and so much more! Free fishing poles are available for children ages 14 and under while supplies last. This program is made possible by several ongoing community partnerships.
Recreation Day Camp: Week 9, Forest Field
Wacky Water Days!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2
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 22
Recreation Day Camp: Week 9, Iron Horse
Wacky Water Days!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2
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 22
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 9
Camp Olympians!
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The torch is lit! Join us for some friendly competition as we launch our camp Olympics. We will have a variety of activities including traditional Olympic sports, like archery and table tennis, and some camp-competition games that will have you going for gold! We will use our inflatable S.A.F.E. Archery equipment for this week of camp.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 22
Animal Robot-Palooza with Stemily
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The robots are coming! Each day we’ll learn about a new animal and then build a robot inspired by it. Come hang out with Stemily Studios as we dive into the world of robots and build a total of five awesome bots — a fresh one every day!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 22
Conservation Crew: Collecting Natural Items
Ages 12 – 18
We will be collecting natural items for our Fairy and Gnome Home Festival. Tasks include drying wildflowers, making leaf confetti, and collecting seeds and bark.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 28
Tree ID
Ages 16 and up
The leader of this hike will point out key characteristics and fun facts about the trees of Grant Park.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 1
Summer Garden Watercolor Class
Ages 18 and up
So many amazing colors and textures show up in our gardens! Spend this class painting fruit and vegetable themes utilizing basic brush and watercolor techniques. We will be using studio materials. Leave the class with your finished painting.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 26
Family Camping
All ages
Saturday, August 3 – Sunday, August 4
Camp at Forest Field Park! We will have crafts, nature lessons, a night hike to search for nocturnal friends, and s’mores around the campfire! Flush restrooms are on site. We will provide s’mores supplies, but no other food or camping gear. No pets, please.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 29
Summer Archery: Family Battles
Ages 8 and up
Looking for some family-friendly competition? We will learn the basics of archery and will use the skills you learn in a friendly competition against your own family! Please register just one family member. Maximum four people per family. All equipment is provided.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 1