Upcoming Events

Ages 6 – 9

This popular program continues into the summer! This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 2

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, June 9 – June 30

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 current 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.

Registration deadline: Friday, June 5

Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, June 11, July 9 & August 13

This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month! Pick up instructions with additional information will be emailed to registered participants after the registration has ended.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 4

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 4

Ages 16 and up

This beginner-friendly glass fusing project with Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver is made for sunny days and gentle breezes. Participants will create three 3″ squares that will be hooked together with mirrors.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 7

Ages 18 and up

Exploring various yoga styles is as easy as walking to your neighborhood park. Gentle yoga, vinyasa flow and breathwork + meditation classes will be offered in a soothing neighborhood park setting, led by Method Yoga’s Megan Lees. Each class is suitable for all levels. Please bring a mat and water bottle. Classes are weather dependent.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 9

Ages 3 – 7 with adult companion

Work together to make simple, kid-friendly picnic snacks with Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling. Then, enjoy free play at the Mark Kreusch Nature Playce. This relaxed program encourages creativity while learning about food, family time, and outdoor exploration in a fun, welcoming setting. Please note: All major food allergens could be present in this class.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 7

All ages (station activities will be for ages 3 – 8)

Bring out your favorite set of (non-motorized) tires for this Fun Run on wheels! Big wheels, wagons, bikes, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and more will zoom around the paved loop. 100-meter dash begins at 9:30am. Fun facts about how Centerville’s transportation was in the past (including why Iron Horse Park has a train theme!) will be included as pit stops along the way. This event is sponsored by Bike Centerville.

All ages

Come along on our tree appreciation hike! We will learn how to identify them by leaf shape and bark texture. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11

All ages

We are starting a garden club! Grow Together Native Garden Club will focus on the entire household working as a team to manage your own native wildflower gardens at home. Each meeting, families will share their garden adventures, learn about garden ecology, give our small garden space a little TLC, and spend some time creating or playing! This is a Tools to Trek Program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11

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! The ride will be an easy-paced 10 to 15 miles.

Registration deadline: Friday, June 12

Ages 8 – 15

Set your sights on the stars and aim toward the planets at this solar system-inspired archery activity! We will learn the basics of archery and put them to use, aiming toward planet-shaped targets and creating unique space-themed crafts! No equipment or experience is necessary.

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 11

Craft & Create Week
Ages 5 – 11

Monday – Thursday, June 15 – June 18, No camp on Friday, June 19

This week, we will focus on more in-depth craft options and will include some mess-making opportunities! Campers will create musical instruments and explore the sounds of nature. We will play cooperative, team-building games.

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8

Tracks & Scat
Ages 5 – 12

Monday – Thursday, June 15 – 18 (No camp June 19)

We’re on the lookout for the wildlife of Grant Park — and the signs they leave behind. Your camper will hike trails, learn about wildlife tracks, seek out fur and feathers and even identify scat! Along the way, we will play games that teach us about animal behavior. This week is for the blossoming zoologist!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8

Ages 3 – 5

Monday – Friday, June 15 – June 19

Join the teachers of WILD Child Nature Preschool for a week of Wonder, Investigation, Learning and Discovery! This memorable week of camp will include unstructured nature play, creek romping and more! Your child will explore with their five senses through process art and sensory play, participate in cooperative games & investigation stations and have the chance to truly let their imaginations run wild!

Registration deadline: Monday, June 8