Stemily Camp (PM) – STEM Park Adventures
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
Discover the science hidden all around the park! Campers will explore nature trails, experiment with simple machines and tackle hands-on STEM challenges inspired by the outdoors. It’s the perfect mix of science, creativity and adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
Young Birders Club Meeting
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-B (registration through Kettering)
Picnic & Play
Ages 3 – 7 with adult companion
Work together to make simple, kid-friendly picnic snacks with Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling. Then, enjoy free play at the Mark Kreusch Nature Playce. This relaxed program encourages creativity while learning about food, family time, and outdoor exploration in a fun, welcoming setting. Please note: All major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
Creek Peek: Crawdad Deep Dive
All ages
There are many crawdad species native to the Ohio River Basin Area, several of which we can find here in our parks! Come prepared to splash around in a creek as we learn about the importance of crawdads in our streams and ecosystems. Closed-toe shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 16
Summer Garden Watercolor Class
Ages 18 and up
There are so many amazing colors and textures in our gardens! Spend this class painting fruit and vegetable themes. We will utilize basic brush and watercolor techniques. 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: Monday, July 13
Splash of Color Picnic
All ages
(Rain date: Saturday, July 18)
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for our second annual tie-dye event! This year, bring along white cotton items and a picnic to enjoy in the park. We’ll help you create vibrant masterpieces, then cool off in the sprayground and enjoy your picnic.
Registration is not required; however, registered participants will receive weather updates by email, if necessary. Please note: A maximum of two items per person for tie-dyeing, 100% cotton works best. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Kona Ice is available for purchase. UPDATE: Kona Ice is no longer attending this event.
Be sure to wear something you don’t mind getting messy!
Bike About Centerville Community Ride B
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, July 17
Intermediate Adult Archery Clinic
Ages 16 and up
Need to fine-tune your aim, can’t remember the eleven steps to archery success, or just want to round out your archery skills? This intermediate archery clinic is designed to strengthen your existing archery abilities. Some experience is needed; no equipment is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 16
Recreation Day Camp: Week 8, Forest Field
Silly Science Experiments!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
Prepare to get messy and explore a variety of exciting textures, from making different kinds of slime to making crafts that grow and giant bubbles. With a blend of learning and play, this week aims to turn curiosity into discoveries and make friends along the way.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
Recreation Day Camp: Week 8, Iron Horse
Silly Science Experiments!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
Prepare to get messy and explore a variety of exciting textures from making different kinds of slime to making crafts that grow and giant bubbles. With a blend of learning and play, this week aims to turn curiosity into discoveries and make friends along the way.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 8 Half-Day
The Creek Before Time
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
We’re diving back in time for this camp! Let’s explore prehistoric animals through creeking adventures, fossil exploration, guest speakers and dinosaur-themed activities. We’ll end the week learning about our living ‘dinosaurs’ right here at Grant Park — our scaly and terrific reptiles.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 8 (Preschool Week)
Color Wonders
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
Nature is full of color, and we get to explore the creative ways it displays these colors. We will spend each day looking for a featured color. At the end of the week, we will explore all the colors we learned about. Campers are encouraged to wear the featured color each day of camp!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 8
Outside CSI: Campfires, Survival Skills and Innovation
Ages 9 – 13
Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24
A week focused on building outdoor skills! We will cook over a campfire, make a walking stick, read a map and compass, tie knots and so much more! We will throw in some outdoor detective skills and orienteering/geocaching as well. On Wednesday, we will meet at Grant Park for hiking and creeking!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 8 All Day
The Creek Before Time
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
We’re diving back in time for this camp! Let’s explore prehistoric animals through creeking adventures, fossil exploration, guest speakers and dinosaur-themed activities. We’ll end the week learning about our living ‘dinosaurs’ right here at Grant Park — our scaly and terrific reptiles.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 8
Color Wonders
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 20 – 24
Nature is full of color, and we get to explore the creative ways it displays these colors. We will spend each day looking for a featured color. At the end of the week, we will explore all the colors we learned about. Campers are encouraged to wear the featured color each day of camp!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 13