Yoga in the Park E
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, July 25 – August 29
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, July 22
BIG Backyard Party
All ages
The 10th annual BIG Backyard Party is here! Join us for an afternoon full of hands-on activities all ages and abilities can enjoy. Activities will include inflatables, fishing, archery, field games and so much more! Two hundred free fishing poles are available for children ages 14 and under thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This program is made possible by several ongoing community partnerships. Attendees are encouraged to bring unopened/unexpired canned or boxed food items to support The Foodbank. Specific high-need items will be posted on our Facebook event page closer to the event.
Registration is requested. Treats from Claybourne Grill Food Truck, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, and Kona Ice will be available to purchase and enjoy. This event is part of the America-250 Ohio Celebration!
Yoga in the Park F
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, July 27 – August 31
(No class August 3)
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. NOTE: This is a 5-week session.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 24
Recreation Day Camp: Week 9, Forest Field
Super Soaked Sports
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week, campers will stay active and cool as they play classic games like dodgeball and kickball with a splashy twist. From sponge dodgeball to slip-n-slide kickball, it’s all about big splashes and even bigger smiles! Crafts this week will be sports-themed and/or involve getting wet!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Recreation Day Camp: Week 9, Iron Horse
Super Soaked Sports
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week, campers will stay active and cool as they play classic games like dodgeball and kickball with a splashy twist. From sponge dodgeball to slip-n-slide kickball, it’s all about big splashes and even bigger smiles! Crafts this week will be sports themed and/or involve getting wet!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 9 Half-Day
Camp Conservation
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week will be focused on being responsible stewards. Campers will learn to be conservation superstars at home and in the parks, complete projects and crafts to help take care of the earth and wrap up the summer in style.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 9 (Preschool Week)
Slip ‘n Slime
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
We’re going to get messy at this hands-on camp! We will mix slime, squish clay, make our own paint and even slide through a slip ‘n slide! Along the way, we will learn about animals that don’t mind getting messy, too.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 9
Wild Wilderness and Western Whimsy
Ages 5 – 7
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
We are headed back to the wild, wild west! Horses, cowboy hats and rodeo-inspired crafts and activities are on the agenda. Mosey on over, we set out at dawn (or 9 a.m.)!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 9 All Day
Camp Conservation
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week will be focused on being responsible stewards. Campers will learn to be conservation superstars at home and in the parks, complete projects and crafts to help take care of the earth and wrap up the summer in style.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 9
Slip ‘n Slime
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
We’re going to get messy at this hands-on camp! We will mix slime, squish clay, make our own paint and even slide through a slip ‘n slide! Along the way, we will learn about animals that don’t mind getting messy, too.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 9
Mission Objective: The Summer Saga
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
High-priority objective incoming! This week of camp is full of mysteries, decoders and spy thrillers. We will have lots of challenges to solve, so get your disguise ready, secret agent!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Conservation Crew: Garden Management
Ages 12 – 17
We will be doing a general spruce-up on the new garden space at the Grant Park Nature Cabins. Please come prepared for the weather. All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 27
Glass Fusing: Whimsical Garden Décor
Ages 16 and up
Add more color to your garden with glass décor. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create two small pieces to stake in your garden. All supplies, including stakes, are included.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 26
Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 30
Garden to Table Workshop
Ages 16 and up
Join Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling for a brand new workshop focusing on growing and harvesting seasonal produce. Participants will cook an in-season dinner together and enjoy it on the back patio if the weather allows. Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 26