Upcoming Events

Nature Superheroes
Ages 5 – 12

Monday – Friday, June 24 – 28
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Grab your capes and your hiking shoes and get ready to learn about our home and how we can take care of it. This earth-focused week will be full of creative projects and activities to help us care for the earth and start making a difference — because you’re never too old or young to be an earth superhero.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 17

Ages 10 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 24 – 28
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Combine outdoor adventure and nature education with this week-long camp. Adventure Camp focuses on immersion in the outdoors and works to build confidence through activities, outdoor skills, tree climbing with EarthJoy, hiking, creeking and a field trip to Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 17

All ages
Mondays, June 24, July 22 & August 26

Families are invited to join us outside to listen to a story brought to you by the Washington-Centerville Public Library! Participate in nature-themed activities following the story. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. All sessions are Tools to Trek programs.

Registration is not required but is recommended.

Space Explorations!
Ages 5 – 7

Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

We are focusing on the final frontier this week! We are going to be exploring planets, stars, and rockets for some exploration inspiration. Along the way, we are going to be making some really cool crafts and artwork — fun ways to develop our motor skills! What will we discover in the great unknown? Guest artist Kristin Bailey of the Purple Paintbrush, LLC. will join us this week too! Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 17

Ages 16 and up

Join Kristin Bailey from Purple Paintbrush LLC for a relaxing evening overlooking the meadow. No painting experience is required. This class is an enjoyable way to learn some color theory, basic drawing and observational painting with helpful tips and guidance!

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 20

All ages

Happy Birthday, bees! Join us for bee crafts, snacks, and activities. Take a closer look at our honey bee hive. Learn about basic beekeeping and how to support native bees. Did you know Ohio has over 400 recorded species of bees?

AccessAbility Program: A collaboration between the Centerville-Washington Park District, Washington-Centerville Public Library and the Washington Township Recreation Center! AccessAbility rotates locations based on the monthly host. Activities will be adapted to give participants of all ages and abilities an enriching sensory, social and physical experience.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 27

All ages

Kick off red, white and blue week with live music from the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton and a free sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with music, yard games and themed crafts. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chair.

Registration is not required, but registered participants will receive reminder and/or cancellation emails.

Superheroes Assemble!
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3 and Friday, July 5
*No camp on Thursday, July 4
9:00 a.m. – noon

Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

Superheroes Assemble!
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3 and Friday, July 5
*No camp Thursday, July 4
9:00 a.m. – noon

Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

Wonders of Water
Ages 3 – 5

Monday – Friday, July 1 – 5 (No camp July 4)
9:00 a.m. – noon

We will spend the week learning all about the types of water at your parks, playing a variety of water games, and searching for unique creatures in the water. Campers will also get the chance to learn about and test the water quality around Grant Park.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

Taking Flight
Ages 6 – 12

Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3 & Friday, July 5 (No camp July 4)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Let’s explore all the nature above our heads. There are many critters that live in our treetops. We will spend the week learning all about which animals can fly and how they use flight to help them survive.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

Wonders of Water
Ages 5 – 12

Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3 & Friday, July 5, No camp July 4
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We will spend the week learning all about the types of water at your parks, playing a variety of water games, and searching for unique creatures in the water. Campers will also get the chance to learn about and test the water quality around Grant Park. This week full-day campers will have the opportunity to participate in tree climbing, cost included in the camp fees.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

Ages 9 – 11
Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3
(Rain date: Friday, July 5)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Archery and nature education combined! Campers will learn the basics of archery, go creeking, learn about local wildlife, play archery tag and complete a work of art — archery style!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

Ages 12 – 14
Monday – Wednesday, July 1 – 3
(Rain date: Friday, July 5)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Archery and nature education combined! Campers will learn the basics of archery, go creeking, learn about local wildlife, play archery tag and complete a work of art — archery style!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 24

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. Hike is on a natural path. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 30