Birdwatching 101
Ages 14 and up
Learn tips and tricks for starting your birdwatching journey. We will start indoors with a chat about best practices and helpful information. Then we will head outside to learn common summer birds at Bill Yeck Park. Please dress to be outside. Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited supply will be available to borrow.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 28
Camp WILD Child Week 1
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, June 3 – June 7
9:00 a.m. – noon
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! Camp held outdoors in all safe weather conditions! Remember to dress for the mess and prepare to be outdoors, rain or shine! Campers will need to bring a small hiking backpack, reusable water bottle, and healthy snack. All campers will receive a WILD Child camp shirt.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Recreation Day Camp: Week 1, Forest Field
Splash into Summer!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
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, May 27
Recreation Day Camp: Week 1, Iron Horse
Splash into Summer!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
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, May 27
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 1 Morning
Creek Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – noon
Start summer off with a splash! Learn all about our creeks and get your feet wet as you explore the wonders of Grant Park. Make sure to bring your creeking shoes for this adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 1
Adventure Explorers
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore Bill Yeck Park in a whole new way. Up the trails, through the woods and down the creek we go! Follow clues, games and other activities to get a feel for the park and summer fun.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 1 All Day
Creek Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Start summer off with a splash! Learn all about our creeks and get your feet wet as you explore the wonders of Grant Park. Make sure to bring your creeking shoes for this adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Strollers in Motion A
Adult caregivers with child 6 weeks – Pre K
Mondays, June 3 – July 8
(No class July 1)
Strollers in Motion is a stroller-based workout for moms, dads or other caregivers. It’s an awesome way to get fit, meet new people and have fun with your little ones! And, after some classes, special activities will be planned for the children! All new participants will receive a water bottle. Strollers in Motion is led by Casie Boebinger.
Animal Grossology with Stemily
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Have you ever pondered the weird behaviors of animals, like why hippos fling their poop or why vultures pee on their legs? Unearth the answers to these questions and many more. Be guided through the fascinating and sometimes cringe-worthy world of animals, where “grawesome” (gross but undeniably awesome) discoveries await!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 4 – August 29
(No walk on July 4)
These are self-guided walks around your community parks! Enjoy reduced stress, improved quality of sleep and the many benefits from an improved quality of life. It will be A Walk in the Park!
There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays and Fridays, June 4 – August 30
Trekking with Nordic poles is a wonderful way to cross-train or try something new. 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!
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays and Fridays, June 4 – August 30
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 spring. A limited number of rental poles are available.
There is no registration deadline for this program. Join anytime!
Preschool Play Yard: Tuesdays
Ages 4 – 5
Tuesdays June 4 – 25
Children will enjoy songs, crafts, hikes and games. Each week will have a different theme. This station-based drop-off program is sponsored by the South Metro Optimist of Centerville Women’s Club.
*Please note: This is a once-a-week program.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 29
Classic Archery Camp
Ages 8 – 12
Tuesday – Thursday, June 4 – 6
(Rain date: Friday, June 7)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
This introductory archery camp will teach the basics of competition-style archery. Using technique, range safety and basic archery terms, campers will enjoy games and gain a new hobby to enjoy with friends. All equipment will be provided.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Early Adventures
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 2