Upcoming Events

Artistic Adventures!
Ages 10 – 15

Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

It’s time to break out the inner artist in us all! This week we will be focusing on artwork that challenges our creative side. Projects like paint pouring and rock art are on the agenda, and we will throw a few camp-favorite games into the mix as well!

Registration deadline: Monday, July 8

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

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

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

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

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

Ages 10 – 15

This evening adventure combines teens’ favorite outdoor adventure and nature education activities! Activities will include games, such as capture the flag, and survival skills, such as fire building and knot tying! We will provide snacks and drinks so please be sure to note any allergies.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 11

Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, July 20 – August 24

Method Yoga 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: Wednesday, July 17

Ages 10 – 18

Kettering PRCA and Centerville-Washington Park District are collaborating to bring the joy of birdwatching to our youth. Light snacks are provided. Participants must become members of the Ohio Young Birders Club. Fall programs will be held in the Centerville-Washington Park District.

The Summer Session of the Southwest Chapter is hosted by the Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. You must register through them to attend. Program Code: 03-30240-B (registration through Kettering)

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

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.

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

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

Camp Detectives
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26
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, July 15