Upcoming Events

Ages 3 – 5

Monday – Friday, June 15 – June 19

Join the teachers of WILD Child Nature Preschool for a week of Wonder, Investigation, Learning and Discovery! This memorable week of camp will include unstructured nature play, creek romping and more! Your child will explore with their five senses through process art and sensory play, participate in cooperative games & investigation stations and have the chance to truly let their imaginations run wild!

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
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

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.

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)

Ages 3+ with an adult participant

Join Kristin of Purple Paintbrush for a new family pottery painting workshop. Participants will paint their choice of two beach-inspired pottery pieces using colorful glazes. Enjoy lemonade and light refreshments while creating something special together. Please note that each painter must be registered. Additional pieces will not be available for purchase on the day of the workshop, so please register accordingly.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 15

Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21

Sundays, June 21 – July 26
4:30 p.m. and/or 5:30 p.m.

This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. Please register your teen and list the participating family member in the questions. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a base understanding of pickleball. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 7

Water Wonders
Ages 3 – 5

Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26

We’re inviting our littlest campers to spend mornings at the park participating in a variety of recreation activities tied to each week’s theme. Splish, splash and laugh this week with a variety of water-themed games and crafts such as bubble activities and duck pond sensory stations. This week will also include a visit from CWPD naturalists focusing on our local streams and fish!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 15

Fossil Finders
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Friday, June 22-– 26

Uncover the wonders of the prehistoric world! Campers will create “rawr-some” dinosaur crafts and embark on dino-themed games such as a dino stomp obstacle course, pretending to dodge meteors, lava and other dinosaurs! Special activities this week will include a fossil scavenger hunt and a naturalist presentation about fossils. Campers will also make their own fossils.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 15

Camp Community
Ages 5 – 12

Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26

Your parks are part of one awesome community! Our campers will learn about nature, kindness, and being a good neighbor from various guest speakers. Crafts and activities will focus on giving back! Your camper can look forward to team-building games, litter cleanup hikes and meeting community heroes this week.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 15

The Amazing Race: Challenge Accepted
Ages 9 – 13

Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26

Let’s stay active and healthy, all while trying new outdoor activities! We’ll learn neat nature education topics along the way! Each week has different themes and activities. We have a variety of teamwork-based games and activities ready for you, should you accept the challenge. Our fan-favorite camp version of The Amazing Race is back! Make sure your shoes are tied and gear is packed, because the clock starts now!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 15

Ages 12 – 17

Monday – Friday, June 22 – 26

In this hands-on cooking camp with Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling, budding chefs will learn how to transform freshly harvested ingredients into delicious, simple dishes that celebrate the season. From garden to plate, participants will explore where their food comes from, practice basic cooking skills and enjoy tasting the vibrant flavors of local summer harvests. Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this camp.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 14