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, June 25
Family Fun Tennis Day
All ages
A fun-filled day enjoying tennis! Visit stations with games that show you the tennis basics. Join in on a quick game! Participants should wear tennis shoes and are encouraged to bring their own racquet.
Registration is not required.
Watercolor & Ink Botanical Class
Ages 18 and up
This class is best for beginner to intermediate level participants. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave the class with your completed painting. This class is taught by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Sunday Sundaes: Americana Kick Off
All ages
Kick off red, white and blue week with a free sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with refreshments, yard games and themed crafts. This event is weather-dependent; please check cwpd.org for weather updates.
Registration is requested, but not required. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email if necessary due to weather. Reminders: Please bring your own water bottle(s).
Recreation Day Camp: Week 5, Forest Field
Slime & Splash
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 2, No camp on Friday, July 3
Things are about to get slimy, squishy and soaked! Campers will dive into a week full of gooey slime experiments and playful water games. From mixing up colorful slime creations to cooling off with splashing challenges, this camp is all about messy fun and staying cool under the sun!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Recreation Day Camp: Week 5, Iron Horse
Slime & Splash
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 2, No camp on Friday, July 3
Things are about to get slimy, squishy and soaked! Campers will dive into a week full of gooey slime experiments and playful water games. From mixing up colorful slime creations to cooling off with splashing challenges, this camp is all about messy fun and staying cool under the sun!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 5 Half-Day (Preschool Week)
All the Buzzzz!
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Thursday, June 29 – July 2 (No camp July 3)
The meadows are alive, and we get to explore them! Your camper will spend their week learning about flowers, meadow habitats and all things bugs. They will hike meadows, create floral crafts and admire the hardworking pollinators that are abuzz at Grant Park. Your camper will be one busy bee!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 5
Junior Color Battles: Active Art and Vibrant Adventures
Ages 4 – 6
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
Join us for a week of our favorite messy, colorful, artistic projects! From splatter painting to active artwork to process art, this week is full of it all! “Hues” going to join us? Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 5 All Day
All the Buzzzz!
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Thursday, June 29 – July 2 (No camp July 3)
The meadows are alive, and we get to explore them! Your camper will spend their week learning about flowers, meadow habitats and all things bugs. They will hike meadows, create floral crafts and admire the hardworking pollinators that are abuzz at Grant Park. Your camper will be one busy bee!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 5
Who Can Be an EcoHero?
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 29 – July 2 (No camp July 3)
What is conservation? Who can help the planet? If conservation saves the planet, then does that make some jobs heroic? This week, your camper will meet guest ‘heroes’, complete their own eco-projects, and learn that everyone has what it takes to be a hero — an ECOhero!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 5
Color Battles: “Hues” Got Your Back?
Ages 9 – 13
Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
Join us for a week of messy, colorful, artistic projects! From color powder battles to splatter painting to paint pouring, this week is full of it all! “Hues” going to join us?
Registration deadline: Monday, June 22
Summer Slime Making
Ages 8 – 12
Celebrate creativity with Americana-style slime making! Participants will craft red, white, and blue slime using a variety of recipes. This hands-on program encourages creativity, stress relief, and social connection—all with a responsible clean-up included. Due to the variety of types of slime, please be sure to note any allergies.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 24
The Big Dink: A Summer Court Social
All ages
(Rain date: Thursday, July 9)
The Centerville-Washington Park District and Foundation for Centerville-Washington Parks are teaming up for an evening of dinks, drinks, and big designs (drinks are non-alcoholic). We have six courts that have served the community well, but it’s time for a refresh. We are planning a court resurfacing and plan to add the shade and seating you’ve been asking for!
Stop by the Park District tent to review the NEW concept plan and provide your feedback. The Foundation for Centerville-Washington Parks has exciting donation opportunities available to support the permanent shade and seating. Help make your mark on this popular park amenity.
If you’re a newcomer to pickleball, we will have a pickleball ambassador onsite to give introductory skills instruction. And for seasoned players, jump on the courts for some open play.
Ages 18 and up
Sundays, July 5 – September 13
No scheduled matches Labor Day Weekend (September 6)
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this summer! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 21
Recreation Day Camp: Week 6, Forest Field
Backyard Biologists
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 6 – July 10
Explore your community’s BIG backyard with RDC! Discover the wonders of nature with plant- and animal-themed crafts, playful games and guided hikes through the park. This week’s special activities will include a naturalist presentation with a hands-on lesson about our local wildlife and learning about ecological responsibility.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29