Upcoming Events

All ages (station activities will be for ages 3 – 8)

Bring out your favorite set of (non-motorized) tires for this Fun Run on wheels! Big wheels, wagons, bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and more will zoom around the paved loop. 100-meter dash begins at 9:30am. Fun facts about how Centerville’s transportation was in the past (including why Iron Horse Park has a train theme!) will be included as pit stops along the way. This event is sponsored by Bike Centerville.

All ages

Come along on our tree appreciation hike! We will learn how to identify them by leaf shape and bark texture. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11

All ages

We are starting a garden club! Grow Together Native Garden Club will focus on the entire household working as a team to manage your own native wildflower gardens at home. Each meeting, families will share their garden adventures, learn about garden ecology, give our small garden space a little TLC, and spend some time creating or playing! This is a Tools to Trek Program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11

Ages 18 and up

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore Centerville and Washington Township by bicycle. The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! The ride will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles.

Registration deadline: Friday, June 12

Ages 8 – 15

Set your sights on the stars and aim toward the planets at this solar system-inspired archery activity! We will learn the basics of archery and put them to use, aiming toward planet-shaped targets and creating unique space-themed crafts! No equipment or experience is necessary.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11

Craft & Create Week
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Thursday, June 15 – June 18, No camp on Friday, June 19

This week, we will focus on more in-depth craft options and will include some mess-making opportunities! Campers will create musical instruments and explore the sounds of nature. We will play cooperative, team-building games.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8

Tracks & Scat
Ages 5 – 12

Monday – Thursday, June 15 – 18 (No camp June 19)

We’re on the lookout for the wildlife of Grant Park — and the signs they leave behind. Your camper will hike trails, learn about wildlife tracks, seek out fur and feathers and even identify scat! Along the way, we will play games that teach us about animal behavior. This week is for the blossoming zoologist!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8

Craft & Create Week
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Thursday, June 15 – 18, No camp on Friday, June 19

This week, we will focus on more in-depth craft options and will include some mess-making opportunities! Campers will create musical instruments and explore the sounds of nature. We will play cooperative, team-building games.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8

It’s Not Rocket Science! Space and Sci Fi Shenanigans
Ages 8 – 12

Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18

Space and sci-fi week is back! Our focus will be centered on exploring the final frontier. We will bring in STEM and engineering design challenges, explore the science of the universe, and put some creative thinking to the test! All aboard, T-minus 10, 9, 8 …

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

Gather each month in the evenings to make some nature crafts! We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park. The theme for June is ‘Fabulous Fungi!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. If your child is not walking, backpacks and front carriers are appropriate. Strollers are not recommended for parks with natural terrain.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 10

Ages 16 and up

Needle felt and upgrade your laundry routine all at once! We will cover the basics of needle felting and decorate a set of environmentally friendly dryer balls. They can be used instead of dryer sheets as a more natural and sustainable alternative. No prior experience is needed and all supplies will be provided.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 9

Ages 18 and up

Enjoy a relaxing night of yoga with Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees while we watch the park sparkle! Learn about the bioluminescence of the firefly after practicing breathwork, standing poses, flowing poses and ending with relaxation surrounded by the glittering forest.

We ask that you pre-register so we have an accurate expectation of attendance.

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, June 18 – July 23

This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. Instructor Emily Chandler strives to make this class high-energy and a lot of fun! We guarantee you’ll leave this class feeling great! Please bring a bottle of water.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 15

All ages

There is no better way to explore the unique life of fireflies than hiking through the park during peak firefly season. After a brief introduction about fireflies, we will go on a hike and watch as fireflies illuminate the space around us! Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 16

Ages 12 – 18

Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth.

Bird watching and identification is a fun and rewarding hobby and also a great place to make friends. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club and be between the ages of 12 and 18.

Program Code: 03-30240-A (registration through Kettering)