Animal Robot-Palooza with Stemily
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The robots are coming! Each day we’ll learn about a new animal and then build a robot inspired by it. Come hang out with Stemily Studios as we dive into the world of robots and build a total of five awesome bots — a fresh one every day!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 22
Conservation Crew: Collecting Natural Items
Ages 12 – 18
We will be collecting natural items for our Fairy and Gnome Home Festival. Tasks include drying wildflowers, making leaf confetti, and collecting seeds and bark.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 28
Tree ID
Ages 16 and up
The leader of this hike will point out key characteristics and fun facts about the trees of Grant Park.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 1
Summer Archery: Family Battles
Ages 8 and up
Looking for some family-friendly competition? We will learn the basics of archery and will use the skills you learn in a friendly competition against your own family! Please register just one family member. Maximum four people per family. All equipment is provided.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 1
Early Adventures
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
Hit the trail with us! These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a paved path. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 4
Creek Antiques
All ages
Holes Creek has a great deal of history associated with it! We will hike to a lesser-known creeking spot and learn about the history of Grant Park along the way. Once we get to the creek, we will discuss and identify fossils! This is a Tools to Trek Program.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, August 6
Teen BIG Games Challenge
Ages 9 – 14
Let’s take it to the BIG field and get some energy out before heading back to school! This evening will include all your favorite versions of dodgeball, Nerf challenges and capture the flag. We will cool down with water games and frozen treats! Please be sure to note any allergies.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 1
Neighborhood Yoga: Breathwork/Meditation
Ages 18 and up
Exploring various yoga styles is as easy as walking down 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 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, August 6
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, August 8
Create Together Workshop with Now and Zen
Ages 6 and up with an adult companion (Adults can register as well to create their own terrarium)
This adult and child sand art workshop is a perfect opportunity to have a fun bonding experience with your favorite little one! Kids and adults alike will enjoy being creative with sand art — with the bonus of adding live air plants.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 28
Bubble-palooza Fun Run
All ages
A fun run with bubbles everywhere! Learn where you can spot bubbles in nature as you stop by stations with … you guessed it … bubbles! This will be a three-quarter-mile course with a 100-meter dash option for ages 10 and under. This event is sponsored by Dayton Children’s Hospital.
Bike Centerville Advanced Ride B
Ages 18 and up
The ride will be led by trained and experienced bike leaders and will help you learn routes to shopping, parks and more! This ride will take our Bike Centerville Community Rides up a level and be approximately 22 miles starting at Wagon Trail Park, exploring Springboro before ending back where you started.
Registration deadline: Thursday, August 8
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
*Please note that the location of this month’s Hike with a Naturalist differs from what was printed in the newsletter.*
Registration deadline: Tuesday, August 13
Movie Party in the Park: Ratatouille
All ages
Join us for a movie party in the park featuring Ratatouille! The night will begin with games, activities and crafts. The professionals from Claybourne Grille food truck would be pleased to serve you! You may also bring a picnic blanket dinner. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for the main movie event! This event is made possible by a partnership with The Jeff Probst Group at Keller Williams Community Partners.
Registration is requested but not required.
Pickleball League Any Doubles Intermediate+ B Mon
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, August 19 – September 23
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 5 weeks long. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 28