Upcoming Events

Ages 5 – 11

Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week! Recreation Day Camp is weather-dependent, you will receive a refund for any canceled days at the end of the week.

Registration deadline: Monday, May 26

Ages 5 – 12

What’s a habitat? An animal home! Join us for a week of exploring habitats at Grant Park! From squirrels and owls to salamanders and snails, we will answer the question of ‘where do wild things live?’ Each day will feature hikes to different parts of Grant Park to explore forests, creeks, ponds, meadows, and even the leaf litter on the edges of trails!

Registration deadline: Monday, May 26

Ages 10 – 12

Naturalist camp combines environmental education, outdoor play, fun games, team challenges and camaraderie all in one! We will conduct wildlife surveys, climb trees with EarthJoy, hike, go creeking, and take on silly team challenges. Each week will have a different nature theme to study. We will spend one day each week at Oak Grove Park where we will focus on archery, special activities and challenges related to our weekly theme.

Registration deadline: Monday, May 26

Ages 6 – 12

Explore Bill Yeck Park in a whole new way. Up the trails, through the woods and down the creek we go! Complete scavenger hunts, play classic camp games and complete crafts to get a feel for the park and summer fun!

Registration deadline: Monday, May 26

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3 – August 28

These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Walking helps maintain a healthy weight, increases energy, lifts your spirits, strengthens memory and protects from heart disease and high blood pressure. Enjoy reduced stress, improved quality of sleep and the many benefits from an improved quality of life. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, June 3 – August 29

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks during this self-guided meet-up program! You must bring your own Nordic poles if you sign up for this option. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Fridays, June 3 – August 29
(No trekking July 4)

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to trek through the parks through this self-guided meet-up program! Sign up to rent Nordic poles if you want to try trekking before you purchase your own set. You will be contacted to sign a borrower’s permit and pick up your set for the fall. A limited number of rental poles are available. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime! Note: Tuesday Trail Trekking locations will be the same as the A Walk in the Park program.

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, June 3 – June 24

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a DUPR rating of 5.23. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather.

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Hit the trail with us! 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 1

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, June 4 – August 27

Staff and volunteers will lead groups at different paces. Hike for Your Health is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and get to know some of your parks better. All hikes are on natural trails. Please wear appropriate shoes for trails that may be muddy or slick. There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, June 4 – July 16
(No class July 2)

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 2

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, June 4 – July 16
(No class July 2)

Fitness Fusion incorporates cardio, circuit training, resistance training, pilates and compound exercises. Each class will vary in the types of exercises and will help you build speed, power, strength and endurance. Modifications provided. Taught by Emily Chandler, a certified group fitness instructor. You will need a light set of weights and a towel or yoga mat.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 1

All ages

Divers and dabblers! Which way of finding food do you prefer? We will learn about the ducks found in Centerville and their awesome aquatic adaptations! Come ready to play in the creek! Close-toed shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 3