Crafts with Nature Summer Series
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
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 July is ‘Grubs, Slugs and Bugs!’. 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, July 1
Early Adventures: Rook’s Mill
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. 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, July 5
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 8 – September 9
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
Creative Crafting
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, July 2
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: Tuesday, July 7
Creek Peek: Fossil Finders
All ages
Learn about fossil formation and the main types of fossils found in Holes Creek. Wear clothing that can get wet. Closed-toe shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 9
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!
Recreation Day Camp: Week 7, Forest Field
Explorer Expedition
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
Campers will learn to navigate trails, compete in fun survivor-themed challenges and create their own nature patches. Exploring the wonders of nature through hands-on activities while exploring new places will lead to meaningful memories that last for years! Recreation Day Camp is weather-dependent; you will receive a refund for any canceled days at the end of the week.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
Recreation Day Camp: Week 7, Iron Horse
Explorer Expedition
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
Campers will learn to navigate trails, compete in fun survivor-themed challenges and create their own nature patches. Exploring the wonders of nature through hands-on activities while exploring new places will lead to meaningful memories that last for years!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 7 Half-Day
Survivor
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
It will be a competition all week long! Your camper will play their favorite camp games, tie-dye team bandanas, and join in friendly, competitive outdoor activities.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 7
Fur-tastic Fairy Tails
Ages 3 – 5
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
Join us for a week focused on our favorite local mammals. We will be sprinkling in some of our favorite fairy tale animals as well! From skunks to unicorns, moles to mammoths, this week has them all. Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 7
Stemily Camp (AM) – Forts: Kingdoms and Castles
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
Step into a world of imagination and engineering! Campers will design, build and defend their own castles using creativity and teamwork. From crafting flags and crests to testing fort “defenses,” each day brings new challenges and plenty of outdoor fun.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 7 All Day
Survivor
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
It will be a competition all week long! Your camper will play their favorite camp games, tie-dye team bandanas, and join in friendly, competitive outdoor activities. Week 7 full-day campers will meet at Oak Grove Park on one of their camp days to fish, participate in archery, and for their grand competition!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 7
Survival Series
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 13 – 17
If you lived in the wilderness, how would you survive? What would you do? And how on earth do animals do this every day? We will hike in the park and pick up survival skills along the way! We will also learn how wildlife survives, and the unique traits called ‘adaptations’ that help them survive even the toughest challenges.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 7
STEM-sational!
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
Science, technology, engineering and math are taking center stage this week. From science experiments to design challenges, this week is action-packed and ready for fun.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 6