Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 9
Succulent Terrarium with Now and Zen
Ages 12 and up
In this fun and creative workshop with Now and Zen Terrariums, you’ll fill a beautiful 8″ round glass vessel with an array of succulents, cacti and embellishments to create a unique indoor landscape design. All materials, care information and a box to carry your project home are included.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 7
Movie Party in the Park: Coco
All ages
Crafts, musical activities, and Spanish-learning games will kick off the night! Bring a picnic blanket dinner, or have the professionals from What the Taco food truck cook for you. Grab a sweet treat from Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for a showing of Coco.
Registration is requested, but not required.
D&D with CWPD B
Ages 12 – 17
Monday – Thursday, July 15 – 18
Participants will play as members of a Forest Ranger’s Guild, working to protect and conserve a vibrant fantasy world. This four-day program will teach you everything you need to know about playing D & D. Each participant will be given their own set of dice. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome.
Registration deadline: July 10
Let’s Meet Up: Nature Playce
All ages
Enjoy fresh air and nature playtime. Meet other parents/caregivers and their children. Stop by the Kennard Nature Nook for a free snack. Then, explore the Mark Kreusch Nature Playce during an unstructured and casual meet-up! An activity will be planned that children can participate in before or after unstructured playtime.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 14
Summer Pressed Flowers
Ages 14 and up
This class will begin with an introduction to various methods of flower pressing and preserving. After that, we will be pressing some flowers of our own and making art with dried flowers. Each participant will receive a wooden flower press to keep.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 12
Neighborhood Yoga: Vinyasa Flow
Ages 18 and up
Gentle yoga, vinyasa flow and breathwork + meditation classes will be offered in a soothing neighborhood park setting, led by Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees. Each class is suitable for all levels. Please bring a mat and water bottle. Classes are weather dependent.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 16
Intergenerational Series: Bubbles & Bubble Art
Ages 4 – 7 with grandparent(s)
Let’s explore bubbles together with a bubble party! We will make a unique craft using bubbles, enjoy bubble playtime and finish the session with a fun hike! The Intergenerational Series is only for grandparents and their grandchildren. Parents and other caregivers may attend any of our other programs.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 15
Grand Reopening of the Sprayground
Join us for a ribbon cutting, refreshments and fun water play as we celebrate the reopening of the sprayground! The renovation, sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital, was designed to provide accessibility and joy for the community.
Frios is making a special appearance with free treats from 11 am to noon! We hope to see you there!
Creek Chic
All ages
What are those creatures wearing? We will learn about the physical adaptations of critters that live in and around our local creeks while we search for them! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 18
Empowering Outdoors: Coffee and Conversation July
Ages 18+
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. : Coffee and Conversation
11:00 a.m. – noon Hike
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the local non-profit Hope Wanders to enjoy coffee and conversation with guest speakers and/or an educational experience followed by a walk or hike. This session will include an introduction to archery skills. Participants will learn about safety, supplies and get to use the bows and arrows to practice how to use them. Archery will be taught by a CWPD trained archery instructor. In addition, there will be a 1.5 mile paved walk.
Continuous Line Drawing & Watercolor Washes Class
Ages 18 and up
We will work with a wildflower theme to explore combining continuous line drawings with watercolor washes to create a unique aesthetic. This technique will increase observation skills and brush dexterity. We will be using studio materials. Leave the class with your finished painting.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 12
Bike Centerville Community Ride C
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! Rides will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles that start and end at a park.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 18
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
All ages
Mondays, 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.
Dance Fitness with Emily
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, July 23 – August 27
We dance to various styles of music (Latin, hip hop, pop, global rhythms, etc.) which provides a good mix of low to high-intensity moves. Instructor Emily Chandler strives to make this class high-energy and a lot of fun! We can guarantee you’ll leave this class feeling great! Please bring a bottle of water.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 21