Yoga in the Park D
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, April 13 – May 18
Method Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Friday, April 10
Crafts with Nature – Birds!
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
Let’s get together and do a nature craft! 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 April is ‘Birds!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 8
Gentle Yoga C
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 19
Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Friday, April 10
Ohio Young Birders Club Chapter Meeting
Ages 12 – 18
Join the OYBC Southwest Chapter! Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of bird watching to our youth through the Ohio Young Birders Club. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12
Stemily Studios: Mosaic Bird Ornaments
Ages 7 – 12
Get ready to spread your creative wings! In this fun, hands-on class, kids will design and make their very own bird mosaic ornament. Using colorful acrylic tiles and a wooden bird base, each artist will create a one-of-a-kind design to take home and hang up for everyone to see.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 7
Dance Fitness with Emily A
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 26
(No class May 5)
This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. 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! Please bring a bottle of water.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12
Gentle Yoga D
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 16 – May 21
Join us for a gentler, more adaptable yoga program. This class will feature additional guidance, modifications and props to assist in supporting postures and a slower pace. Taught by certified yoga instructor Kathleen Crosby. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Monday. April 13
Preschool Nature Series: Bat’s Amazing!
Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion
Just in time for Bat Appreciation Day, we will spotlight the importance of bats in the ecosystem! Dress for a hike, and come prepared for bat-themed activities! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 14
Dance Fitness with Emily B
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 16 – May 21
This class is a total body workout designed to bring people (like you!) together through music and dance. 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: Tuesday, April 14
Nature Fun: An Outdoor Family Storytime
All ages (recommended for children 5 and under)
Fridays, April 17 & May 29
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.
Sunset and Strategy Game Night
Ages 18 and up
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for a relaxing evening of games in the park! Enjoy a mix of outdoors-themed board games, giant lawn games, and nature-inspired puzzles — there’s something for everyone. Snacks and drinks will be provided as you play indoors and out while enjoying the sunset over the meadow. Please register each person attending and be sure to note any dietary restrictions.
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12
Yoga in the Park E
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, April 18 – May 23
Megan Lees of Method Yoga Studio leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 15
Yoga in the Park F
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, April 18 – May 23
Megan Lees of Method Yoga Studio leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 15
Cue the Hue! Color Fun Run
All ages
Colors everywhere! Learn about some of nature’s most colorful and vibrant animals and plants. Visit color powder stations along the way! There will be a one-mile course plus a 100-meter dash option for ages 10 and under. The 100-meter dash will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Use your favorite fitness tracking app to record your time and share it on our Facebook event page! White/light t-shirt colors are recommended for the most vibrant results. Please be aware that leather and suede tend to stain with the color powder.
This is a Tools to Trek program. T-shirts will be provided for the first 100 youth participants registered by March 20. Please register children individually.
Nature Journaling through Watercolor: Trout Lily
Ages 18 and up
Led by visual artist and designer Renee Hopson, this bring-your-own-material, loose workshop is meant to connect you and your craft to nature. We will meet outside the Smith House and hike together to a trout lily patch to start painting. Materials to bring: travel watercolor paint set, aqua paint brush, waterproof fine tip pen, pencil with eraser, bull clip, drawing board, and a sketchbook or journal (or any other materials you’d like to use instead).
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12