Creative Kids Corner: Take Home Kits
Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, June 11, July 9 & August 13
This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month! Pick up instructions with additional information will be emailed to registered participants after the registration has ended.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 4
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, June 4
Glass Fusing: Summer Spinners
Ages 16 and up
This beginner-friendly glass fusing project with Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver is made for sunny days and gentle breezes. Participants will create three 3″ squares that will be hooked together with mirrors.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 7
Neighborhood Yoga A: Gentle Yoga
Ages 18 and up
Exploring various yoga styles is as easy as walking to your neighborhood park. Gentle yoga, vinyasa flow and breathwork + meditation classes will be offered in a soothing neighborhood park setting, led by Method Yoga’s Megan Lees. Each class is suitable for all levels. Please bring a mat and water bottle. Classes are weather dependent.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 9
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: Sunday, June 7
That’s How We Roll Summer Fun Run
All ages (station activities will be for ages 3 – 8)
Bring out your favorite set of (non-motorized) tires for this Fun Run on wheels! Big wheels, wagons, bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and more will zoom around the paved loop. 100-meter dash begins at 9:30am. Fun facts about how Centerville’s transportation was in the past (including why Iron Horse Park has a train theme!) will be included as pit stops along the way. This event is sponsored by Bike Centerville.
Tree Time!
All ages
Come along on our tree appreciation hike! We will learn how to identify them by leaf shape and bark texture. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11
Grow Together Native Garden Club
All ages
We are starting a garden club! Grow Together Native Garden Club will focus on the entire household working as a team to manage your own native wildflower gardens at home. Each meeting, families will share their garden adventures, learn about garden ecology, give our small garden space a little TLC, and spend some time creating or playing! This is a Tools to Trek Program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11
Bike About Centerville Community Ride A
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, June 12
Out of This World Archery (Ages 8-15)
Ages 8 – 15
Set your sights on the stars and aim toward the planets at this solar system-inspired archery activity! We will learn the basics of archery and put them to use, aiming toward planet-shaped targets and creating unique space-themed crafts! No equipment or experience is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11
Recreation Day Camp: Week 3, Forest Field
Craft & Create Week
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Thursday, June 15 – June 18, No camp on Friday, June 19
This week, we will focus on more in-depth craft options and will include some mess-making opportunities! Campers will create musical instruments and explore the sounds of nature. We will play cooperative, team-building games.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 8
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 3 Half-Day
Tracks & Scat
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Thursday, June 15 – 18 (No camp June 19)
We’re on the lookout for the wildlife of Grant Park — and the signs they leave behind. Your camper will hike trails, learn about wildlife tracks, seek out fur and feathers and even identify scat! Along the way, we will play games that teach us about animal behavior. This week is for the blossoming zoologist!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 8
Camp WILD Child – Morning
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
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 3
Oooey Gooey, Markers and Gluey
Ages 4 – 6
Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18
It’s science week! We will test lots of fun science experiments, explore nature, work on art projects, and make some oooey-gooey projects like slime and oobleck! Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 8
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 3 All Day
Tracks & Scat
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Thursday, June 15 – 18 (No camp June 19)
We’re on the lookout for the wildlife of Grant Park — and the signs they leave behind. Your camper will hike trails, learn about wildlife tracks, seek out fur and feathers and even identify scat! Along the way, we will play games that teach us about animal behavior. This week is for the blossoming zoologist!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 8